Began Building.... August 1, 2010
Completed.... October 5, 2011
Total Hours.... Approx 1,800
The Ship's Stove
As with everything else on this ship, this tiny stove was created from scratch.
It's a shame it will be covered and can hardly be seen below the forecastle deck.
2 comments:
Lloyd Matthews
said...
Hi,
I love the detailed you have incorporated into the USS Confederacy, and I appreciate the detail that you have achieved. I am new to this type of build and am currently building HMS Fly 1776 (1:64), an AMATI Kit.
I too am a 'scratch build modeller', and this is the first model I have built from a kit, however, I soon wanted a greater challenge so decided to modify it, so an internal view of the Captain's Cabin and Forecastle could be seen.
Regarding the Captain's Cabin I have managed to create a 1:64 candelabra (3 candles), which is both lit and flickers and will go on the table. There are also two lit lanterns; furniture has yet to be made.
I too am of the opinion that the detail does not have to be seen, and much of what I am building will only be 'glimpsed', but I feel that this 'glimpse' adds to the imagination and makes the model more realistic, and 'Modelling for God' - I think that I am as insane as you!!!!!
I found your website as a result of looking for a picture of an 'Alexander Brodie' Galley Stove, as I wish to incorporate one into the 'HMS Fly'. I have seen the original Patent (A.D. 1780 ……. N° 1271), and I plan to visit the 'National Maritime Museum - Greenwich' to see what further details I can research.
I was wondering if you could give me some idea of how you went about building your stove. I was particularly impressed with its brick base, and the whole stove looked so 'neat'.
I am working in conjunction with 'Nick Mott' (Canada), and we are endeavoring to publish a detailed build of HMS Fly, which can be seen at http://hmsfly.com/index.html, so encouraging less experienced modellers to try their hand at building this model. Alternatively you can enter 'HMS Fly Lloyd Matthews' into Google, and you will be able to see what I have built so far.
2 comments:
Hi,
I love the detailed you have incorporated into the USS Confederacy, and I appreciate the detail that you have achieved. I am new to this type of build and am currently building HMS Fly 1776 (1:64), an AMATI Kit.
I too am a 'scratch build modeller', and this is the first model I have built from a kit, however, I soon wanted a greater challenge so decided to modify it, so an internal view of the Captain's Cabin and Forecastle could be seen.
Regarding the Captain's Cabin I have managed to create a 1:64 candelabra (3 candles), which is both lit and flickers and will go on the table. There are also two lit lanterns; furniture has yet to be made.
I too am of the opinion that the detail does not have to be seen, and much of what I am building will only be 'glimpsed', but I feel that this 'glimpse' adds to the imagination and makes the model more realistic, and 'Modelling for God' - I think that I am as insane as you!!!!!
I found your website as a result of looking for a picture of an 'Alexander Brodie' Galley Stove, as I wish to incorporate one into the 'HMS Fly'. I have seen the original Patent (A.D. 1780 ……. N° 1271), and I plan to visit the 'National Maritime Museum - Greenwich' to see what further details I can research.
I was wondering if you could give me some idea of how you went about building your stove. I was particularly impressed with its brick base, and the whole stove looked so 'neat'.
I am working in conjunction with 'Nick Mott' (Canada), and we are endeavoring to publish a detailed build of HMS Fly, which can be seen at http://hmsfly.com/index.html, so encouraging less experienced modellers to try their hand at building this model. Alternatively you can enter 'HMS Fly Lloyd Matthews' into Google, and you will be able to see what I have built so far.
I compliment you again on your build.
Yours sincerely,
Lloyd Matthews (London)
PS - I forgot to include my email address:-
l.h.matthews@btinternet.com
LLOYD MATTHEWS
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