Sjors Posted May 6, 2013 Share #31 Posted May 6, 2013 Hi Christian, It was a great day! And no, we don't sing the koninglied……... We never hear it! how about that!! Still don't know how it goes... And I think I will keep it that way And please, make soon some sawdust….. Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbossa Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share #32 Posted May 7, 2013 Hi Sjors, For several reasons life came in between this wonderful hobby and me. One problem is already solved and is related to professional business. As you know Belgium has aside from Dutch also French and German as official languages. Having Brussels as working place, a bilangual status can be pretty rewarding in your c.v. Therefore you must succeed in an official examination or contest if you like. The third and last part of the contest occured this morning. I won't bother you with the details but I'm confident regarding the result. So very soon you'll hear of me. Please, sent my regards to Anja. Quote Kind regards Christian "The original always beats the copy" (supportive statement) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjors Posted May 7, 2013 Share #33 Posted May 7, 2013 Let is know how it end……. I know Brussels very good. Bin there many times! Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbossa Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share #34 Posted June 23, 2013 Hi people, at last an update ( it was about time) but referring to previous posts, life was getting a bit in the way of shipbuilding. First an apology and a warm greet to Timothy : usually, I always respond to replies on my posts but unfortunately I oversaw yours. Aside I’d like to dedicate this post to Ray : your Diana is going to be a superb model as well as you buildlog is and I wish I could explain all those different building episodes to all members as good as you do. Anyway : back to topic and here’s some points of interest regarding the actual status : The rope coils : I know, they are to be secured alongside the gun carriages but I as I put some effort in this detail, I wanted it to be visible The barricade assembly : instead of square supports, I preferred round ones For Ray : The bulwark pin rails, especially part 77, I had to shorten it and sacrifice one hole, otherwise it was not possible to insert it between the guns. Also, please mind about the emplacement of the eyebolts that are to receive the blocks for the gun carriages. If you are to fix the bulwark pin rail, there’s not that much space left in the “open bulwark” version. The ships wheel : I preferred a brown color instead of painting this part in white Regarding the last pic : it is puzzling my mind since a long time but what about adding a small blue strip to both curved rails (upper and lower) on the bow section . Someone any thoughts or ideas on this ? to be continuated (more pics) freewheelinguy, mtaylor and Ferit 3 Quote Kind regards Christian "The original always beats the copy" (supportive statement) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbossa Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share #35 Posted June 23, 2013 Continuation mtaylor and freewheelinguy 2 Quote Kind regards Christian "The original always beats the copy" (supportive statement) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmo Posted June 23, 2013 Share #36 Posted June 23, 2013 Welcome back Christian. A very nice build there with the work to convert to 1794, especially like the extra work on the stern gallery as the pillars and other details added there lift it way above the kit. Yourself and Ray have some great Dianas on the slipway. Quote Current build Enterprise class 28-gun frigate 1774 - scratchbuild 1:36 RC Completed builds Cruizer class brig - scratchbuild 1:36 RC HM Bomb Vessel Granado - Caldercraft HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anja Posted June 23, 2013 Share #37 Posted June 23, 2013 Hello Christian, Welcome back, you have been missed. This is indeed a very beautiful build. As for your question ..... I’d like to dedicate this the last pic : it is puzzling my mind since a long time but what about adding a small blue strip to both curved rails (upper and lower) on the bow section . Someone any thoughts or ideas on this ?I think it looks great the way it is now. But as we always say: 'You are the Captain'. Take care, Anja PS - how did your exam go? Quote Those we loved but lost are no longer where they were, but are always where we are. In the gallery: Albatros 1840 - Constructo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbossa Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share #38 Posted June 23, 2013 Hi Timmo, Thanks for showing interst : the pillars are made af 0,8 mm brass wire that I overpainted in a matt white color using Enamel Humbrol. Then I fixed this on the blue painted quarterdeck and transomparts. Quote Kind regards Christian "The original always beats the copy" (supportive statement) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbossa Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share #39 Posted June 23, 2013 Hallo Anja, It is a pleasure to be back again. Regarding my exam for the bilingual status : I'm expecting the news ( be it good or bad ) this week or the next week coming. Underneath the reason for the delay ( regarding my build ) As you can see : still a lot of work to do.... Quote Kind regards Christian "The original always beats the copy" (supportive statement) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anja Posted June 23, 2013 Share #40 Posted June 23, 2013 Wow Barbossa, building your own house. I'm sure it will be a beautiful home when it's finished. Will keep my fingers crossed for a good result. Take care, Anja Quote Those we loved but lost are no longer where they were, but are always where we are. In the gallery: Albatros 1840 - Constructo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbossa Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share #41 Posted June 23, 2013 Hi Here's the idea behind the bow modification or at least the effect I wish to gain. Quote Kind regards Christian "The original always beats the copy" (supportive statement) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realworkingsailor Posted June 23, 2013 Share #42 Posted June 23, 2013 Welcome back, Christian. I was wondering what you where up to... A lot it would seem... a building Lot to be more precise! Regarding the blue strip.. I'm thinking what would have been part of the molding on the head rails. Swing by EdT's Naiad build.. he just reposted the head rail section. That might clear some things up for you. Andy LarsN 1 Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMG Posted June 23, 2013 Share #43 Posted June 23, 2013 Hi Christian, Your Diana is of an exceptionnal quality. The open bulwalk is beautiful. I wish you a lot of success in the construction of your home. But,... protect your fingers!!! Pierre Quote HMS Agamemnon by PMG - Caldercraft HMS Serapis by PMG - Aeropiccola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbossa Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share #44 Posted June 23, 2013 Hi Andy, Just consulted Ed T 's Naiad : as always, whenever I visit a scrath-build log I get the same feeling : a severe lesson in humility. But there's hope : if I got it right the pics of the Naiad show that the center part of these rails is "bumping up" instead of "sinking in" if you like. So a small strip of card painted in blue could suffice. Thanks for your input Dag/Bonjour Pierre, Went through both of your buildlogs several times . For the known reasons at present I can return the compliment : very nice work. I wish there were more Belgian co-citizens on this forum. Quote Kind regards Christian "The original always beats the copy" (supportive statement) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjors Posted June 23, 2013 Share #45 Posted June 23, 2013 Hi Christian, As usual it looks great. That's gonna be a pearl in your new house…... You are a brave man…building a ship and a house. What are you thinking? The HMS Diana looks that great that I build a house for her????? Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbossa Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share #46 Posted June 23, 2013 Hi Sjors : To be honest , the most of the work (regarding the house) is done by others (masons, carpenters,...) but this still requires some follow-up. So if you combine those activities with a full-time job, well there's not much time left for shipbuilding, I'm afraid The good thing is that I'll dispose of a dedicated hobby-room, (room for a lathe and other stuff...) so who knows what the (far) future will bring : still more ships !? Indeed, HMS Diana is a raher big ship (120 cm) but I understand that in addition to Le Mirage and San Ildefonso you're planning for HMS Agamemnon.... Perhaps this is a subject for a topic in the "general discussion" section : what is to become of our finished builds ? Quote Kind regards Christian "The original always beats the copy" (supportive statement) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjors Posted June 23, 2013 Share #47 Posted June 23, 2013 Hi Christian, There is all ready such topic…... If mine are finished and somebody see it and wants it, they can take it with them. But no one wants the small ones. So they are still on the shelf. And you own ship yard isn't bad at all. And because you are still working on your house, you can make it you want it. Don't put it at long term because then it's never comes. Do it now when you are still building. Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted June 23, 2013 Share #48 Posted June 23, 2013 Hi Christian glad to see you are back, it was your open rail version of Diana that gave me the resolve to build her " as built " . Thanks for dedicating your post to me I only hope my Diana will be some where nearly as good as yours, also thanks for the other info, now its back to the coppering and galleries for me. Quote Ray Current build A set of HMS Diana`s boats @ 1/48 HMS Royal Marine a Military class Trawler Completed HMS Diana Completed build The Lady Nelson Completed Build HMS Pegasus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasseji Posted June 23, 2013 Share #49 Posted June 23, 2013 (edited) Surely a nice project (both the Diana and the house ) I am also close to starting the "house project" Maybe you should post a build log of it as well ? Edited June 23, 2013 by Jasseji Quote Jacek Current Build: HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models 1/64 On Hold/Parallel: Lady Nelson - Amati/Victory Models 1/64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Wood Posted June 23, 2013 Share #50 Posted June 23, 2013 That's fantastic, I must say it's a pleasure to view your work! Tim Quote Tim Current Build: Future Build: BlueJacket - USS Kidd (Fletcher Class Destroyer) Solid Hull BlueJacket - U.S.S. SAMUEL B. ROBERTS, DE413 | Butler-Class Destroyer Escort BlueJacket - 310' Destroyer "The famous "four-piper" of both World Wars" Model Shipways - Pride of Baltimore II (Topsail Schooner) Model Shipways - Willie L. Bennett (Chesapeake Bay Skipjack) Constructo - Pilar (Ernest Hemingway's Fishing Yacht) Sergal - Race Horse (Bomb Ketch) Classic Warships - USS Salem CA-139 (Heavy Cruiser) Resin Kit Pen Duick Schooner - Half Hull (Scratch Build) CSA Submarine Hunley (Resin Kit) Classic Warships - USS Washington BB-56 (Battleship) Resin Kit Blue Ridge Models - USS Alaska CB-1 (Resin Kit) Completed Builds: 18th Century Sea Mortar Endeavour Half Hull by BlueJacket Ship Crafters Scratch Build - Atlantic (Schooner 1903) Half Hull: Winner of the 1905 Kaiser's Cup Race. BlueJacket 80' ELCO PT Boat 1/48 scale Member: Hampton Roads Ship Model Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted June 24, 2013 Share #51 Posted June 24, 2013 Christian, Good to see you back. You were missed. Excellent work on both builds... the full-size and the model. Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbossa Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share #52 Posted June 24, 2013 Hi Ray, Jasseij, Tim and Mark, It feels good to be back and catching up with all you fine people and thank you all for showing interst. Hope to post next update very soon, regarding : - hull fittings - bow section and then move over to the ships boats. Jasseij : This evening "family meeting" , and the topic is "kitchen furniture & equipment" This should be fun.... Quote Kind regards Christian "The original always beats the copy" (supportive statement) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMG Posted June 24, 2013 Share #53 Posted June 24, 2013 Hi Christian, I hope all is OK with your linguistic examination. I did it (for the defence) 25 years ago and it is not considered as easy. At the time 40% of the people only did it with success. Fortunately, I had no problems and I hope it will be so for you too. It's true, there is apparently a lack of Belgian model shipbuilders, or shipbuilders wanting to share their experiences and problems. Pierre Quote HMS Agamemnon by PMG - Caldercraft HMS Serapis by PMG - Aeropiccola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjors Posted June 24, 2013 Share #54 Posted June 24, 2013 PICTURES……. Doesn't matter from what but when I come to your build log, I need PICTURES !!!!!! Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mort stoll Posted June 25, 2013 Share #55 Posted June 25, 2013 Welcome back. Your build is amazing, Mort Quote Current Build - Caldercraft Victory Completed - Artesiana Latina Swift, Harvey, MGS Prince de Neufchatel, Imai USS Susquehanna, Mamoli Constitution, Rattlesnake per Hunt Practium, Caldercraft Snake, Diana, Kammerlander Duke William Waiting to be Launched - Bluejacket Constitution Proud member of The New Jersey Ship Model Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st george Posted June 25, 2013 Share #56 Posted June 25, 2013 Great to see you back Christian, I look forward to seeing some more of your Diana. Quote David Current Build : HMAV Bounty - Amati Next Build : 18th Century Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasseji Posted June 26, 2013 Share #57 Posted June 26, 2013 Christian, ye, i know how you feel, i am myself starting "The House Project" soon so discussions ongoing as well Quote Jacek Current Build: HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models 1/64 On Hold/Parallel: Lady Nelson - Amati/Victory Models 1/64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbossa Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share #58 Posted June 26, 2013 Hi Jasseij, You know the story : lots of "parlé" and in the end the captain decides ( that will be mrs. Barbossa ) Anyway, think positive : the sooner you have this kind of debate, the sooner you ( we ) can resume shipbuilding Hi Mort and David I really appreciate your kind words Here's the update regarding the bow section and in addition : to lamp or not to lamp ? It is still dry fit but I like it. The blue strips weree made of paper that was overpainted with blue gloss ( humbrol n°14) I believe something similar needs to be done on the catheads. And regarding the lamp , I'm planning to fix it with some extra supports on both sides (painted in black) ianmajor, Blue Ensign and Ferit 3 Quote Kind regards Christian "The original always beats the copy" (supportive statement) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjors Posted June 26, 2013 Share #59 Posted June 26, 2013 Looks good to me Christian ! Very nice blue colour Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realworkingsailor Posted June 26, 2013 Share #60 Posted June 26, 2013 Nice work with the blue on the head rails... Highlights them very nicely and adds a hint of detail. I'm sort of indifferent to stern lanterns as a whole... I find that they can hide some of the nice carving work, but on models without carvings they can look ok, and bring a nice detail to make the stern look more interesting. Take your pick and do what makes you happy. Andy Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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