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    Default Scratch Building HMS Leopard

    So, I've been attempting to scratch build HMS Leopard in 1:1000 scale. Something to do while we await the release of the SoG.

    I have been recording the project progress in the Blogs section of the site.

    Here's a link to the first Blog Entry: http://www.sailsofglory.org/entry.ph...ng-HMS-Leopard

    For those of you not familiar with the Blog feature, as you finish reading an entry, there will be a "Prev" and "Next" at the bottom which you may use to advance to the next entry or return to a previous entry. Then, of course, below that is an area to comment.

    Here's just a small sample of some of what you will find in the Blog.

    Cheers!

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    Dave, your blog entries and work are very impressive and informative. Well done, Sir.

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    If you can achieve this level of skill, why wait for the "Sails" models

    nice work!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rabbit View Post
    If you can achieve this level of skill, why wait for the "Sails" models

    nice work!

    rabbit
    Well... The thing is... I have several hours invested in this one ship already. While I do think I would be able to build future ships more quickly, having flattened the learning curve a bit, it's still going to be quite the time investment.

    As for skill, once you know a few tricks, shaping balsa is really pretty simple to do. I would encourage everyone to give it a try. It opens up a lot of possibilities.

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    Not a lot of hobby time today, so a small update this evening.

    I've just posted up Blog entry #6. You can find it here, if you're so inclined: http://www.sailsofglory.org/entry.ph...Leopard-Part-6

    Here's a little taste...

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    You got skill. I would end up cutting my thumb off.

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    Stunning!

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    Dave, have you thought about useing your Leopard as a master to make a mold? You could pour several ships for a fleet of sister ships that wouldn't take you near as much time on. Just paint and rig.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Volunteer View Post
    Dave, have you thought about useing your Leopard as a master to make a mold? You could pour several ships for a fleet of sister ships that wouldn't take you near as much time on. Just paint and rig.

    Vol
    The thought had occurred to me. Although, I think I should have done a few things a little differently to simplify the mold making process. Perhaps I'll do another when this one is complete with an eye toward making it into a mold.

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    Hi Dave,

    Thats really impressive! I can't even fathom the idea of scratch building a ship. I take my hat off to you sir, its looking great! I Can't wait to see the finished article

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    WOW, the skill members of this site have, never ceases to amaze me.
    Well done Dave.

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    Another busy day of real world stuff... So, not a lot of time for HMS Leopard... But I did get a little bit done.

    You can see the full blog of part 7 here: http://www.sailsofglory.org/entry.ph...Leopard-Part-7

    Here's a couple sample photos

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    Enjoy! Cheers!

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    You are a very skillful modeller, Dave.

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    Great project, David!

    Amazing what you're doing in this tiny scale.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Comte de Brueys View Post
    Great project, David!

    Amazing what you're doing in this tiny scale.
    Thanks Sven! I've been away from it for a few days now... Busy with work stuff... Hopefully, I'll be back at it soon!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wear Ship Dave View Post
    Thanks Sven! I've been away from it for a few days now... Busy with work stuff... Hopefully, I'll be back at it soon!
    After the HMS Leopard you'll be needing the USS Chesapeake!

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    Quote Originally Posted by DeRuyter View Post
    After the HMS Leopard you'll be needing the USS Chesapeake!
    I was actually considering that!

    But first, I think I may take a shot at maybe a sloop, or brig. I like the idea of having several small ships attacking something much larger.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wear Ship Dave View Post
    I was actually considering that!

    But first, I think I may take a shot at maybe a sloop, or brig. I like the idea of having several small ships attacking something much larger.
    Now that just makes me want to go and make HMS Leopard.

    Your not hiding any deserters are you?

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    So Dave, we haven't seen anymore updates for a while now...........................................................

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    Quote Originally Posted by Volunteer View Post
    So Dave, we haven't seen anymore updates for a while now...........................................................
    Ya... I've been slacking a little bit. Work has been keeping me pretty busy, which is a good thing. My limited modeling time has been directed at some 28mm Samurai miniatures. What it really amounts to is that I am waiting for a little inspiration on what to do about the windows... I'm just not satisfied with what I have now.

    Maybe I should skip ahead for now. I think I may have a unique solution for sails that involves some sculpey, card stock, and liquid latex!

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    Just wondering, what is leaving you not satisfied about the windows?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wear Ship Dave View Post
    Ya... I've been slacking a little bit. Work has been keeping me pretty busy, which is a good thing. My limited modeling time has been directed at some 28mm Samurai miniatures. What it really amounts to is that I am waiting for a little inspiration on what to do about the windows... I'm just not satisfied with what I have now.

    Maybe I should skip ahead for now. I think I may have a unique solution for sails that involves some sculpey, card stock, and liquid latex!
    Now you have my attention! The sails need to be flexible and rigid at the same time, I am intrigued! I did a lot of paper making/molding in art school a long time ago-just after we moved from papyrus as I recall . . . I tried Japanese tissue paper and different fillers on my Mary Rose, too fragile but they look the part . . .


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    Now that's what I call a 16th century pirate ship. I see at least three sheets to the wind.:g&t:
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    Quote Originally Posted by Clipper1701 View Post
    Now you have my attention! The sails need to be flexible and rigid at the same time, I am intrigued! I did a lot of paper making/molding in art school a long time ago-just after we moved from papyrus as I recall . . . I tried Japanese tissue paper and different fillers on my Mary Rose, too fragile but they look the part . . .
    Oh, god -- someone has Given Clipper Ideas.... :)

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