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Simon - will you be painting that piece? Or painting it with more than one color?

Sail on...... Mike         "Dropped a part? Your shoe will always find it before your eyes do"

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Simon

I know you will at some point get it to where you are happy with the results, if only because you know that you can. But even as it is it is still impressive work to a mere mortal like me!

 

Looking forward to the final results.

 

Lou 

Lou

 

Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence

Currant builds:

Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold)

Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral)

1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin)

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Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes

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1/35th UH-1H Huey

 

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15 hours ago, mikiek said:

Simon - will you be painting that piece? Or painting it with more than one color?

Hi Mike. Decor is made from boxwood and it will stay in natural colors. I will use oil finish and some kind of dark "wash" to highlight details. My goal for whole model is to "paint with wood".  

 

Thank you Lou. I am glad you like it :). Will post progress...

Simon

 

Current build:

Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models

Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold

 

Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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That's probably the best idea Simon. I use boxwood extensively - often times replacing the entire materials list with it. As I am sure you are seeing it is a fabulous material for modeling.

 

The one thing I have found is that it takes stains differently than other woods. For instance, my "go to" stains for basswood (Minwax Golden Oak) look terrible on boxwood. My message is, whatever you do, try it on scrap first and give it at least 24 hours to sink in and dry.

 

I am working on the Marisstella Trajta kit. One suggestion there is to use a mixture  of 60/40  linseed oil and thinner. Apply and wipe off soon after. This build is the first time I have tried that and I really like the results. IMO on many woods it looks better than staining. It darkens boxwood just a little. You can still use varnish or some type of finish over it. Just a thought.

 

Oh, I was wondering after the initial programming how log did it take the CNC to produce your stern emblem?

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Sail on...... Mike         "Dropped a part? Your shoe will always find it before your eyes do"

Current Builds:                                                          Completed Builds:

Lancia Armata 1803 - Panart                                   US Brig Niagara - Model ShipwaysSection Deck Between Gun Bays - Panart  ; Arrow American Gunboat - Amati    

 Riva Aquarama - Amati                                           T24 RC Tugboat  ;  Hispaniola - Megow - Restoration ; Trajta - by Mikiek - Marisstella ; Enterprise 1799 - Constructo                             

                                                                   
                                                               

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Hi Mike. Thanks for tips of using finishes on boxwood. I also noticed that it absorb oils and stains different than pear wood.

Before applying final finish on model test will be made on scrap parts/wood.

 

I look at your Trajta log... beautiful work :).

 

Regarding production time of stern decoration. Final version took approx. 2 hours of machining time.    

Simon

 

Current build:

Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models

Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold

 

Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I really like the multi colored areas of wood. I don't remember if you told us your plans for coloring the hull. Paint? Stain? All the above?

Sail on...... Mike         "Dropped a part? Your shoe will always find it before your eyes do"

Current Builds:                                                          Completed Builds:

Lancia Armata 1803 - Panart                                   US Brig Niagara - Model ShipwaysSection Deck Between Gun Bays - Panart  ; Arrow American Gunboat - Amati    

 Riva Aquarama - Amati                                           T24 RC Tugboat  ;  Hispaniola - Megow - Restoration ; Trajta - by Mikiek - Marisstella ; Enterprise 1799 - Constructo                             

                                                                   
                                                               

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Wow - the quality of the planking is awesome. Anyone would think you've done it before!!

 

Looking back at my Pickle's planking, one thing I did notice is how much of the bow and keel is still visible - I guess (hope!!) it's just the model and not my technique!!

 

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Mike, John - Thank you for comments, and others for likes :).

 

My goal is to "paint with wood" - using pearwood,  boxwood and Ebony.

Plan "A" was to use black stained pear as simulated ebony (wales & other black parts). Now I proceed to plan "B" - to actually use Ebony. After several tests with different dyes, stains, etc. nothing really "catch" the look of real Ebony. 

 

Currently I am working on wales from Ebony - still experimenting on scrap wood, but results are good :).

 

 

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Simon

 

Current build:

Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models

Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold

 

Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hello James,

 

work on brig Mercury is currently on hold, due to severe health problems. I hope I will come back soon.

 

 

 

 

Simon

 

Current build:

Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models

Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold

 

Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Take care of yourself Simon - the boat isn't going anywhere.

Sail on...... Mike         "Dropped a part? Your shoe will always find it before your eyes do"

Current Builds:                                                          Completed Builds:

Lancia Armata 1803 - Panart                                   US Brig Niagara - Model ShipwaysSection Deck Between Gun Bays - Panart  ; Arrow American Gunboat - Amati    

 Riva Aquarama - Amati                                           T24 RC Tugboat  ;  Hispaniola - Megow - Restoration ; Trajta - by Mikiek - Marisstella ; Enterprise 1799 - Constructo                             

                                                                   
                                                               

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Hello everyone,

 

it has been long since the last update. I make some progress on Mercury, but my build speed is very very slow due to disability caused by illness.

 

I managed to finish wales and started with stern. I really like to work with ebony wood, but is very difficult to process.

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Simon

 

Current build:

Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models

Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold

 

Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Small update, working on windows and stern decoration. All from boxwood.

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Simon

 

Current build:

Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models

Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold

 

Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Work continues on stern decoration. CNC machining could be very frustrating.

I have great difficulties with machining, due to unexpected movement of tool into the part (-Z axis). Full inspection of machine was needed incl. mechanical and electrical parts. Also programming was changed and I finally (after two weeks of work and several destroyed parts/ tools) managed to get undamaged part. 

Windows were also made from 0,3mm transparent plastic sheet.

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Simon

 

Current build:

Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models

Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold

 

Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Thank you Katsumoto for kind words and others for likes. 

I choose different path with this model (considering my 1st post in this build), which will be 99% scratchbuild.

Your comments & likes mean a lot to me.

Simon

 

Current build:

Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models

Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold

 

Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I have started to work on rudder.

Hinges are made from 0.3mm brass sheet, 0.9/0.7mm Albion Alloys tube and 0.6mm wire.

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Simon

 

Current build:

Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models

Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold

 

Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Beautiful work Simon, fantastic work with the CNC machine, I have no idea how you do it but the results speak for themselves.  Just amazing, well done indeed!

Cheers,
 
Jason


"Which it will be ready when it is ready!"
 
In the shipyard:

HMS Jason (c.1794: Artois Class 38 gun frigate)

Queen Anne Royal Barge (c.1700)

Finished:

HMS Snake (c.1797: Cruizer Class, ship rigged sloop)

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Thank you Jason for such kind words.

I put a lot of effort in this build and take the time to make things as good as I can. I am using CNC as my "second hand" for creating things which would be very hard to achieve due to my physical disability/illness.

Simon

 

Current build:

Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models

Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold

 

Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Manufacturing nails/rivets for rudder hinges. 

Base material is 0,3mm diameter copper wire and could not achieve to produce head bigger than 0,4mm, which is dimension of holes on hinges (learned for next time to use same dia. holes as material or max. 0,05mm bigger). I tried with knurling tool and cutting with kitchen knife as some Russian modelers do, all without success. Finally I came to idea shown on pictures below. It is slow process, but manage to produce usable nails.

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Simon

 

Current build:

Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models

Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold

 

Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Finished rudder, covered with oil finish...

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Simon

 

Current build:

Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models

Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold

 

Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Finished rudder section :). There is a color difference because Hull is not oiled yet.

I also added Fish plate.

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Simon

 

Current build:

Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models

Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold

 

Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I started working on the deck.

Contrary to my initial planning (simplified straight planking pattern), I will stick to original plans. 

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Simon

 

Current build:

Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models

Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold

 

Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I draw all deck planking in CAD form. After several changes to achieve best fit to hull shape, 1:1 scale drawing was transferred to 0,6mm plywood. This is base for final planking.

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Simon

 

Current build:

Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models

Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold

 

Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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That is very very nice Simon.  Are you flipping the planks around to get the slight colour and grain difference between the cut plank pieces?  The results really do speak for themselves.

Cheers,
 
Jason


"Which it will be ready when it is ready!"
 
In the shipyard:

HMS Jason (c.1794: Artois Class 38 gun frigate)

Queen Anne Royal Barge (c.1700)

Finished:

HMS Snake (c.1797: Cruizer Class, ship rigged sloop)

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