Shipbuilder 912 Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 I wouldn't even bother with trying to glaze portholes at that scale, no-one would notice anyway! Extreme detailing simply extends the build into decades rather than years or months, and during that time, the skills of the builder will either get better, or begin to decline, so the end result may not have consistent quality! My own preference is to build lots of models in much shorter time (weeks rather than years), but make each one better than the last. But I have yet to find anyone who agrees with me on this! Bob IgorSky and James w rogers 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DSiemens 1,815 Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 There is truth in that and its interesting to see each builders approach. I think it falls to the builders preference. We all get out of the hobby what we want and if slower and methodical is ones prefference then that's what they should do. My method is more along your lines Bob. I like a faster build. Gotta see it in that bottle. IgorSky, Chasseur and Onni 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shipbuilder 912 Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 So would I, but it is unlikely that I will live that long I am not ill, or anything like that, but now almost 74, and at the present rate of build, I would say at least another 25 years. Not trying to be funny, but that is my genuine estimate of how long the Preussen will take to complete, unless things speed up. But, of course, it is up to Jeff to proceed at whatever speed he feels comfortable with - but a lengthy project like that was always beyond my capabilities. Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chasseur 856 Posted January 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 Hey guys, I thought it prudent you both should know the following: Last year I lost my father in law about the same time my mother in law was committed to a lock down Alzheimer’s wing. My own mother’s health is starting to fail and we’re in the process of getting her into a home. I work full time, volunteer at church, and teach Chess to some seniors at a lodge twice a month. As well, I help both of my son’s with their car hobbies. I ask only but one thing.... please cut me some slack and Robert I don’t appreciate your derogatory remark about me taking 25 years to complete my project. For me and my house we serve the Lord. Ships in bottles is but a pastime and stress reliever for me. I forgive you Robert and ask you to please stay off of this post unless you would like to pass me a word of encouragement! Respectfully...Jeff John Zuch and JesseLee 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DSiemens 1,815 Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 I'm very sorry if I have offended you in any way Chasseur. Every builder builds in their own way, at their own time and, for their own reasons and we all need to respect that. I admire the amount of service you give to your family and community. There is far more value in giving service to others than in building a craft. Thank you for the humbling reminder. I will work on my patience. John Zuch, JesseLee and Chasseur 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chasseur 856 Posted January 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 Hi Daniel apology accepted! Blessings to you and yours...Jeff JesseLee and DSiemens 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pob374 19 Posted February 4, 2018 Report Share Posted February 4, 2018 Jeff, I'm a big fan of your work. Thanks for sharing your knowlage with us. Chasseur 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Landlubber Mike 107 Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Take care Chasseur - this is all a hobby and not a race. Very nice work, please share when you can. Best regards, Mike Chasseur 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ARUP 64 Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 This is an example of very nice work! My compliments! One thing about a really nice SIB is that even the uninitiated will appreciate it and the chance of the SIB becoming an heirloom for others will be high. It's kind of like creating an inanimate legacy! Chasseur 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chasseur 856 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 Thanks for the encouragement Gentlemen!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chasseur 856 Posted June 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 Well it's time to resurrect this project and get it done! It has been over 2 years. I will start to post soon. The Preussen is going to be a bit of a stinker as there is a ton of rigging involved. There is going to be some head scratching for sure. Stay tuned! Chass 😵 James w rogers, Robjames, DSiemens and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chasseur 856 Posted September 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 (edited) Back onto it. Started cutting and installing porthole windows Midships. Special tool made to cut and install accordingly! 4 done far left, just a push in press fit no glue. Edited September 1, 2020 by Chasseur Bernard Kelly, Onni, lcrcar and 4 others 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DSiemens 1,815 Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 Those look good. Chasseur 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chasseur 856 Posted November 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 Working on the base. I have one base coat of paint completed. I used the pedestal from a piece of furniture I discarded. It's one of the bases off of a couch. Here is the roughed out part with my patented checkboard finish. Here is the area for the name plate. It will be just like the one I built for the Wivern. Here I am testing the fit in the saddle. Here is the first coat of flat black. I will use my signature gold drybrush technique on the checkers than varnish once completed. Stay tuned! Chass JesseLee, Donald, John Zuch and 3 others 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chasseur 856 Posted November 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2020 So the stand is complete and the seas installed inside the bottle. lcrcar, Bernard Kelly, John Zuch and 4 others 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chasseur 856 Posted March 10 Author Report Share Posted March 10 Some more progress! lcrcar, exwafoo, John Zuch and 4 others 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Onni 1,428 Posted March 11 Report Share Posted March 11 Some really nice deck details you have made there. Chasseur, JesseLee and Bernard Kelly 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DSiemens 1,815 Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 Wow. That's beautiful. Great work. Chasseur 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chasseur 856 Posted March 14 Author Report Share Posted March 14 Thanks guys I am glad you like it more to come in the next few weeks! Onni 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chasseur 856 Posted April 14 Author Report Share Posted April 14 Working on the deck and fitting her out. If you look closely at the shack at the stern you can see I just glued it. I have some more handrailing and another ladder to install on the aft, another funnel as well. Then I'll move to mid-ship to install some handrailing and two funnels on to and 2 below. Then I'll move forward to install the walkway from mid-ship to the bow area. Slow but sure, the CV variants have kept me extremely busy at work trying to navigate work flow and staff issues. lcrcar, JesseLee, exwafoo and 3 others 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chasseur 856 Posted May 4 Author Report Share Posted May 4 Finished deck items on the midship. Gangway completed moving forward to the Forecastle. JesseLee, lcrcar, John Zuch and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chasseur 856 Posted May 11 Author Report Share Posted May 11 Forecastle area completed. Working on the Bowsprit etc. exwafoo, lcrcar, Onni and 3 others 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chasseur 856 Posted May 17 Author Report Share Posted May 17 Finished the bowsprit, will start on all of the masts tomorrow. exwafoo, Onni, JesseLee and 3 others 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chasseur 856 Posted May 18 Author Report Share Posted May 18 I rounded up all of my parts I had made over 3 years ago for the masts et al. Today was a job planning session to get organized. Started on the Spanker! Thank goodness for Ashley Book of Knots, as I have to do a twist/knot when inserting the mast complete with the yards/spars in one go when it's time to insert everything into the bottle. This is where the work gets interesting* JesseLee, Onni, John Zuch and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chasseur 856 Posted June 17 Author Report Share Posted June 17 3 Masts; Spanker, Jigger, and Mizzen completed to date. Also starting to work on all of the ratlines. Onni, exwafoo, JesseLee and 3 others 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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