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About hof00

  • Birthday 07/16/1960

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    harryfunnell1@gmail.com

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    Manaia, South Taranaki, New Zealand
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    Modelling Ships, Cabinet Making, Gardening, Cats

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  1. Hi All, Almost the end of March.... Time certainly flies. Update to the Endeavour: Railings/Timberheads installed. I used 5.0mm wide Mahogany for the Railing material. Gangway Steps constructed. and installed, 12 per side. Skids were problematic, I should have constructed from thinner material in a couple of "Laminations", would have been much simpler. Some Deck furniture constructed; Pump castings required quite a lot of work. Stern Decoration installed, I decided on the "Lipstick on a pig" approach and it looks o.k. Before installing the Rudder, I need to have a think about the color of the Hull below the Wales, Whit Stuff or Stain, unsure. Been thinking on construction of a "Tool" to cut the outline of Loading Ports, I am not using the A/L castings for these. Anyway, slowly onward!! Cheers....HOF. Photos:
  2. Hi Mr. MW, That's a pretty good starter for ten!! I am working on a similar vintage A/L Endeavour, same issues, B/W booklet, etc, etc. (The kit leaves a lot to be desired....) I am currently in the process of finishing the Hull, cutting outlines for loading Ports and have yet to decide what to do with finishing below the Wales, White Stuff or Stain. (I need to update my build and to that end, I'll take a few photos of my progress in a day or two.) Cheers....HOF.
  3. Hi Pat, As per my PM, thank you for your advice. I am sure that Mr. Marquardt's' book will get a bit of a "Thrashing." Cheers....HOF.
  4. Hi All, A new post for this subject and a few photos as of today. Re-Planked Forward and Tween Decks Re-Planked Hull below the Wales Paint and Polyurethane Mucked around with "Castings." Attempted to model an alternative Stern Decoration, somewhat unsuccessful so opted for the "Lipstick on a Pig" version and use the kit decoration, not a very good molding at all.... My first 18th Century Ship, very different to the "Pointy" bows that I am more familiar with. I now am fully focused on this build "post" Bismarck and associated cabinet. My goal is to produce something of similar quality to that of @BANYAN (Pat) Thanks for the inspiration!! 🙂 Cheers.... HOF. Photos:
  5. Hi Pat, Many thanks for that. I do have a question: Do you have measurements/plans for the Deck furniture that you crafted on your model? I think I'm getting somewhere. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
  6. Hi All, Thank you all so very much for your suggestions and ideas, very much appreciated. Its' given my lots to think about. At the mo., I'm having another go at the kit supplied piece, if this doesn't look acceptable, I'll think about cutting a Frieze from 0.4mm Styrene. I will post photos of my efforts soonish on my build log. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
  7. Thank you Christiano, That is a very nice result on your model! Certainly, gives me something to consider.... I'm unsure which way I'll go.... Cheers and Regards, Harry.
  8. Thank you, Sir, Something to consider, I am also thinking about modifying the existing casting, thinking about it.... 🙂 I may just have to "Wear It" as-is. I have the luxury of time at this point to weigh my options. Kind Regards, Harry.
  9. Thanks for the suggestion, Allan, That did cross my mind.... 🙂 I will have to have a look to see if there are any "Local" vendors available. In the interim, I'll see if any other Forum members can suggest anything. Kind Regards, Harry.
  10. Hi All, I'm currently resurrecting my A/L 1/50 Endeavour. The Hull/Deck look o.k. after a bit of attention, anyway, does anyone know of "Aftermarket" or otherwise, Stern decoration? I have the kit item which is a rather hefty casting and not very realistic. I have had a bash at carving my own without much success. (Using AOTS diagrams as a starting point.) Any advice, thoughts or vendors would be very much appreciated. Cheers.... HOF..
  11. Hi David, Have you considered Automotive Spray Putty? Cheap, sands really easily and gives an "Eggshell" smooth finish. I used on my BM and other ships.... (Give it a go.... 🙂) Cheers.... HOF.
  12. Hi Chap, Looking really good. I had similar issues with components that you mentioned. Don't forget to "Fair" the Upper front Deckhouse sides. (If necessary.) Cheers....HOF.
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