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Charles

Thu Nov 01 2018, 04:21pm

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For a start it look good
Can you make an evaluation of the time involve

Papierschnitzel

Sat Nov 03 2018, 11:47am

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Uff! That is difficult

I have spent quite a while already collecting photos, reading books, trying 3D shapes etc. So for that time I have no idea.
Many, many hours ... but enjoyed leisurly. So it could probably have been done in less time if I knew then what I know now

I can try to be more observant now, but knowing me I will get lost in the work and forget it again. I also tend to hop between projects working on 2 major builds at a time. So that I have a break and can let challenges "simmer in my head" for a while.

The final sketch of the rendering didn't take much time. Once I printed the rendering it takes me maybe 5-10 minutes to sketch over it, as I know where I want the details.

The last build was maybe 30-60 minutes, printing, cutting, gluing and then sketching over.

That's the best I can do for now

Chris

jacknastyface2

Sat Nov 03 2018, 06:07pm

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Chris, You are correct! If you are a member of a forum a large amount of your time is spent in just presenting your work (in photos and text) on your posts. I would hazard a guess and say 30%.

Keith.

Papierschnitzel

Wed Nov 07 2018, 09:39am

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What took the most time in this step, was that I have been moving the step to the raised deck back and forth. I wanted to have more mini space on that part when the cabin is built and it took some iterations until I settled for what I think looks good.

So here is an update showing the full scale (for 30mm figures) prototype at various stages. First I built the hull and put the formers in.

Then I added the deck and did some texture sketching, to show me what it will look like. And finally I cut open some gun ports and tested if the cannons would fit. Spoiler alert ... they don't. So I have to raise the sides by apx 5mm. But actually this is a good thing, because when putting some minis on deck I see that because of the mini base (which is also about 5mm) the figures look taller than designed for. So in the end it all works out

I have been thinking about time spent. I am guessing the time is 50% design, 40% test builds and 10% final build.

Happy building,
Chris

Charles

Wed Nov 07 2018, 12:56pm

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That is nice Chris
Your are almost ready for a 3 Decker

I still don’t believed what my eye show me
What you do with paper……………

I enjoy every post you do

Papierschnitzel

Wed Nov 07 2018, 08:11pm

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After this boat I will make a brig which will have true 2 decks. And then after I will try the 3 deck galleon!

Chris

Papierschnitzel

Fri Nov 09 2018, 02:23pm

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Here is the next iteration of test builds. Lots of little corrections done and added most of the deck structures. Only thing missing is the "holder" of the jib mast.

The ship can be configured with or without the cabin, so it can act as different ships if needed for gaming.

Very happy now the cannons really fit the railing

Now I have to think about how to do the open/closed gun ports and then I can start working on the mast/sails/rig!

Chris

Charles

Sat Nov 10 2018, 01:25am

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I am Happy

I have see something real nice

Papierschnitzel

Thu Nov 15 2018, 05:28pm

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Now it is starting to get interesting

I have completed the texturing of the hull and deck structures. I imagine for a display model I will add all the deck structures to the build. If I go for gaming I would go a littler lighter on the deck so I have more room to move the minis.

Even the empty ship looks interesting if you don't want to go with the cabin (it's all removeable). So you have a couple of options to go with.

This is not the final version. I found a couple of geometry and texturing problems that I have fixed already. But it will only show in the next build

For now I can start working on the mast and sails to complete the model. And then I will add the weathering effects layers so it will look more used and aged.

Chris