I've had a request for photos  of the ship model Niagara that I've started but yet unfinished. The hull and decking were assembled one plank at a time. Still a long way's to go.  More work to be done with the masts so they haven't been attached yet.

 

 

Edited March 3, 20188 yr by It Was Al B

Fantastic! I'll bet the rigging will be a lot of fun!

Magnificent,Al, I don't know how you can work with such small pieces. Absolutely stunning, I have always admired model builders. Great job.

Herb

Take some advice from someone who didn't- build a glass or plexiglass protective housing when you are done. Too much work invested to become a dust magnet.

3 minutes ago, lew said:

Take some advice from someone who didn't- build a glass or plexiglass protective housing when you are done. Too much work invested to become a dust magnet.

Or get knocked off on to the floor,or little feely fingers exploring .

Herb

Gee Al, that's really neat. The details are so realistic. You must have a steady hand and good eyes. 

14 minutes ago, lew said:

Fantastic! I'll bet the rigging will be a lot of fun!

I've got to admit, I'm wondering if I'll be able to get it done so that it at least looks right.

what they said Al and more..

Fantastic Al...you certainly have the patience of Job for something like that.

My fat fingers would have glue all over the place and make it look like a fiber-glass boat. Way out of my league in so many ways.

Thanks for sharing!

17 minutes ago, It Was Al B said:

I've got to admit, I'm wondering if I'll be able to get it done so that it at least looks right.

I never built a wooden sailing ship model but did a bunch of plastic ones- two Cutty Sarks, two USS Constitutions, one Thermopylae and a CSA Alabama. These  were all those large Revell models. The USS Constitution, with sails, had the most difficult rigging.

 

Get some really long tweezers and some hemostats. You'll probably make some unique probes to help maneuver the strings into the belaying pin rails. I made mine by cutting "V" notches into the ends of model paint brush handles.  

Absolutely fantastic, Al..  Way beyond my capabilities.  Don't give up.  Ever..  I like the glass enclosure idea.

 

Keep posting images as you go.  We like progress status images.

 

Larry

2 hours ago, Gene Howe said:

Gee Al, that's really neat. The details are so realistic. You must have a steady hand and good eyes. 

 

Not all that steady Gene ! And the fat fingers do get in the way. When I get frustrated with it, it's put aside for awhile

 

Thanks Larry. Now smaller details, and rigging that  really will be a challenge for me. It's a bit larger than I had anticipated. Approx. 35" long and 26 1/2" tall. The colors are the authentic Niagara colors.

Nice work Al.  My dad did a couple so I know what detail they require.  Keep it up.

Looks fantastic so far Al!  When did you start this project?  I know all about lengthy projects...

Amazing work, really takes some talent (and dexterity) to do something like that.

Wow, Al. That size model will need a huge bottle.

5 hours ago, Cal said:

Looks fantastic so far Al!  When did you start this project?  I know all about lengthy projects...

It's definitely been a lengthy project that only gets attention when I'm in the mood.  I don't even remember when I started it, probably 2- 3 years ago. Maybe Larry Jenkins has a better memory than I do about when It was started, since he provided the model kit for me.

8 hours ago, Gene Howe said:

Wow, Al. That size model will need a huge bottle.

Well then, let's get started.  You get the ice, I'll pour. 

8 minutes ago, PostalTom said:

Well then, let's get started.  You get the ice, I'll pour. 

And, immediately after we empty it, I'll help cram it in.