Mini windows again

[nid_dabeille]

Look at my stern windows!  (Still in progress.)

Made totally from scratch!  I had to cut every little piece of wood and glue it in place!  The hardest - or most time consuming part - was making the sashing bars for all the little panes, because each piece was an individual little tiny thinner-than-toothpick piece of wood.  And actually I had to cut them in half, lengthwise, because they looked too thick.

I haven't decided what to do for glazing.  I've thought of leaving them open with no glass, but I have a few different options to consider.

And NO, they don't open.  *glares at anyone who dares criticize*  I did THINK of making them openable, and it wouldn't have been too terribly much more difficult - oh who am I kidding?  It WOULD have been much more difficult, and plus I didn't have the hardware, hinges and such.  And it would have meant I would have to make a glazing decision right now, and and and... gah!  So they are glued in place, immovable.  And that's that!

Comments

[strainconductor.livejournal.com]

I love it! Keep at it mon amie, you are doing a most wonderful job!

[grace-poppy.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :D

[esteven]

The windows look good and it will be interesting to know what you will do for glazing. Btw, you have thought about putting in a skylight? It is above the stern lockers in the great cabin. :D

[grace-poppy.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

No skylight! No no no! Argh, that would be really difficult! But anyway, the box already has a flat ceiling/roof, and I don't have the ability to cut a hole in it. Plus, it's a very small room, only a section of the great cabin, not even the whole cabin, so I don't think it includes the section with the skylight.

There, I've rationalized it away. Phew! :D (Though a skylight would look nice...)

[grace-poppy.livejournal.com]

(Not "argh"ing at you, but arghing at so many things I WISH I could do... But I think it's a good thing, for this project, to have the limitations of space and etc. But I still keep dreaming of a BIGGER box where I can do the whole cabin... Still, it's just a dream for now.)

[esteven]

I did not take the Argh personally. ;D You will have the stern lockers then with chest and swords to the left?
(can be seen clearly in the scene where Killick tiptoes away while Jack is sleeping on the lockers. :D)

Btw, well done, for explaining the skylight away.

You had also asked me Stephen Bear's face measurements a while ago for a pair of glasses. Well, it is 2/8inch between his eyes, to the ears it is 14/8inch, and the sides would have to be 14/8inch to get them up and around his ears. Thought I'd mention that. ;D

[grace-poppy.livejournal.com]

Not sure about stern lockers either. I'm not making it an exact copy of movie!Surprise, and I have severe space limitations. We shall see.

2/8 inch meaning 1/4 inch between his eyes? He's so tiny!!! I had no idea he was so wee!

[esteven]

Whatever you decide to do, it will be superbly done.

Yes 1/4 inch; Stephen Bear is that wee. :D Even Jack Bear only has 1/2 inch between his eyes.

Btw, I have sent you mails with several links to photos of Surprise (on Surprise) of October 28th. ;D

[grace-poppy.livejournal.com]

Thanks! :D

[ozfille]

I wonder at your patience and perserverance, I certainly wouldn't have the skills to do such a lovely job. I wouldn't dare criticise, I think the stern windows are wonderful. I certainly can gauge the danger of criticism from your icon - Stephen is looking like he will explode. I promise to not make the Maturin mad. *g*

[grace-poppy.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

Haha, yes, you'd better watch out for the girl with the knife. Many knives in fact. They may look small, but they are quite deadly. (Haha, the other day at work, I was amusing myself by imagining that if an intruder broke into the lab, which knife I should grab.)

[sharpiefan.livejournal.com]

They look lovely, and well worth the work you've put into them.

[grace-poppy.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Aww, and there they are again in your icon! (Aack, they're stalking me!!!)

[sharpiefan.livejournal.com]

(How can windows stalk you?)

*huggles*

[soho-iced.livejournal.com]

I think they're great! I had to mend a real sash window at home once (my dad is the kind of DIY fan who can't believe you really want him to do it for you rather than have all the fun of doing it yourself) and that was hard enough, I can't imagine taking on the miniature version.

[grace-poppy.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Well, I can't imagine doing a real one!

[zed-pm.livejournal.com]

lookin' good! :D

[ldhenson.livejournal.com]

Hahaha, your icon!

[zed-pm.livejournal.com]

:D

[grace-poppy.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :D

[ladyhamilton.livejournal.com]

*stares* *drools* That looks fantastic! I am so impressed by your skill at making miniature things. Can't wait to see more! =)

[grace-poppy.livejournal.com]

Thanks! :D

[ldhenson.livejournal.com]

As someone who's worked with tiny bits of wood when making a model P-40 (from a kit, not from scratch, even), I can only admire your dedication. And your results of course!

[grace-poppy.livejournal.com]

Um, what's a P-40? Anyway, thanks! I just love making tiny things!

[ldhenson.livejournal.com]

The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk, WWII American fighter plane. It was most famously used by the "Flying Tigers" stationed in China. I was introduced to it via Sky Captain, a fandom that's sadly apparently DOA now but which springboarded my interest in WWII.

I wanted a model but hated working with plastic glues (those warning labels again!) so I opted for a balsa wood version. I put a few pics of it in progress (http://www.livejournal.com/tools/memories.bml?user=ldhenson&keyword=P-40+model.&filter=all) at my LJ if you're curious.

[grace-poppy.livejournal.com]

Ooooh, preeeetty.... Any pictures of it finished? I think balsa wood is much cooler than plastic anyway. (And yeah, those model glues are pretty ick. At work we use solvents like toluene, but absolutely only in the fume hood. Whenever I smell toluene, it reminds me of that old modeling glue I used to use as a youngster - at home, with just normal ventilation...)

[ldhenson.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Finished pics are here (http://ldhenson.livejournal.com/60340.html).

I like balsa because it's light and easy to cut/glue, but it's so fragile, too. The model I was making is supposed to be flown--you cover the body with paper and attach a rubber-band-powered propeller--but I could barely handle the thing without feeling like I could snap it, let alone launch it through the air!

What is toluene used for?

[grace-poppy.livejournal.com]

Wow, cool! But you never covered it with paper? I can certainly imagine feeling cautious and not wanting to fly it though. It would be scary. Though I suppose if that was your purpose all along, it would be something to look forward to. I like it with the silver paint!

We use toluene for adhesive removal and tape removal. Tape is evil stuff.

[ldhenson.livejournal.com]

Never did cover the plane. It was the "framework" look of the model that attracted me (even though the framework of a real P-40 wouldn't look like that, but I liked the effect).

I take it tape is evil because it's not archival-safe and goes yellow? Or just because it's hard to remove?

[ladybugjo.livejournal.com]

Wow! So intricate and impressive!!!

[grace-poppy.livejournal.com]

Thanks Jo! It's so fun!

[mstallulahbelle.livejournal.com]

I bow in awe to your craftmenship!!

[grace-poppy.livejournal.com]

And I bow in thanks!

[pint-of-boyd.livejournal.com]

I absolutely adore them!!!
I cant wait to see the final project. its going to be magnificent.

[grace-poppy.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Hee, I can't wait either.