mtdoramike Posted June 24, 2016 Author Share #181 Posted June 24, 2016 working on putting on the railings. marktiedens, Canute, zoly99sask and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtdoramike Posted June 25, 2016 Author Share #182 Posted June 25, 2016 Weeeeelllllllll, I got tempted this afternoon while piddling on the computer, ebay wouldn't you know it and came across the below listing. It tugged at me for a couple of hours before I placed a bid. There is only a couple of model kits that would make me reconsider building another model and this happens to be one of them. Hopefully and probably I won't win the auction. mike http://www.ebay.com/itm/222161435054?_trksid=p2055359.m1431.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT CDW, GLakie and Canute 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDW Posted June 25, 2016 Share #183 Posted June 25, 2016 Mike I am serious. That ship model has your name written all over it. mtdoramike and Canute 2 Quote Completed Projects: USS Fletcher 1:144 Scharnhorst 1:350 USS Independence LCS-2 1:350 1:32 J7W1 Shinden Interceptor/Fighter Fairey Swordfish Mk. II 1:48 Harbor Tug Box Scale Albatros D.V 1:32 Ala-Kart 1:25 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder 1:24 S-100 Schnellboot 1:72 Mercury Capsule and Atlas Booster BR-52 Steam Locomotive 1:35 Triumph 3 HW Motorcycle 1:9 Scale F-16XL-2 Experimental Fighter Bomber 1:48 Rafale 1:48 F-15E Strike Eagle 1:48 Petlyakov PE-2 Soviet Dive Bomber 1:48 TBM3 Avenger 1:32 1931 Cadillac 1:25 Scammell Pioneer SV2S Heavy Breakdown Tractor 1:35 M-50 Israeli Sherman 1:35 Military Wrecker 1:32 Delahaye 135 1:24 Toyota Sard Supra GT 1:24 Enzo Ferrari 1:24 1970 Baldwin Motion Camaro 1:25 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Stock Car 1:25 American LaFrance Eagle Fire Pumper 1:25 1940 Ford Standard Coupe 1:25 VolksWagen Dragster/Dune Buggy/Street Rod 1:25 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 1:12 Porsche GT-1 Evo 1:24 Scharnhorst 1940 1:700 IJN Akitsushima Seaplane Tender 1:700 HMS Hood 1941 1:700 Prinz Eugen 1942 1:700 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted June 25, 2016 Share #184 Posted June 25, 2016 Wow, you've got a lot done on her Mike! She's looking splendid, as I knew she would. I apologize for not checking in for so long, but a couple medical problems put me down for a while. Still trying to recover, but doing better. As a side, I think the Santa Ana will look good on you! mtdoramike, Canute and CDW 3 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtdoramike Posted June 26, 2016 Author Share #185 Posted June 26, 2016 hahahahahaha, I lost out, got out bid thank goodness and beyond what I would spend for that particular kit in damaged condition. I can buy that particular kit from Omni Models for around $465-$470.00 shipped. mike GLakie and Canute 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtdoramike Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share #186 Posted June 29, 2016 I spent a little time on the Monte over the weekend and got the railings installed as well as the rubbing block for the anchor. mike GuntherMT, toms10, zoly99sask and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtdoramike Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share #187 Posted June 29, 2016 Awesome work. Btw I just purchased the Santa Ana on special here in AUS. She's a big box. Not as big as the Caldercraft Victory, but still a lot of wood. Only disappointment was that they have removed the nice stand & holders and replaced it with a really crappy plywood support base. They appear to be cheapening the contents. Shame given the cost of the kit and what you get compared to other suppliers. I expect to start a log sometime in the new year. I want to do the occre xebec first Ahhhhh lucky you. The dispay base you refer to is only a base to use during the construction process. To my knowledge latina has never supplied a finished display base in their kits. I will keep an eye out for your build log on the Ana. Mike Canute 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtdoramike Posted July 3, 2016 Author Share #188 Posted July 3, 2016 I did a little more work on the Monte today and started or at least semi attached the transom on the rear to get an idea of how it will look and how to attach it. mike zoly99sask, GuntherMT, CDW and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtdoramike Posted July 4, 2016 Author Share #189 Posted July 4, 2016 Also separated the sails, marked them for position and ready to be installed onto the yards when and if I'm ready for them or if I decide to go with sails. mike Canute and zoly99sask 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtdoramike Posted July 4, 2016 Author Share #190 Posted July 4, 2016 got a little work done on the poop deck hahahahaha. Installed the heads. mike GuntherMT, Canute, CDW and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtdoramike Posted July 4, 2016 Author Share #191 Posted July 4, 2016 I don't know if you can tell or not, but the Monte is going to be a bit colorful to say the least. Like I said before, I really like that blue. mike toms10, Canute, zoly99sask and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtdoramike Posted July 9, 2016 Author Share #192 Posted July 9, 2016 I got a little more work done on the bow section and put the bits on top of the rails. mike CDW, marktiedens, toms10 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jparsley Posted July 10, 2016 Share #193 Posted July 10, 2016 She's looking splendid my friend mtdoramike and Canute 2 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtdoramike Posted July 19, 2016 Author Share #194 Posted July 19, 2016 It's been a a few days since an update has been posted on the Monte, so here is a few pics of the work that has been done on her in the last few days. I try to spend at least an hour a day working on her, but most of the time, I spend hours working on her. Now, I haven't decided on the light blue on the lower stem section or paint it brown or black where it blends in. The over all shot is just to give you an idea of just how big this model really is. mike marktiedens, Canute, CDW and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtdoramike Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share #195 Posted July 20, 2016 Thanks Paul, but It ain't grabbing me. I'll have to ponder on it for awhile. Canute and toms10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLuebbert Posted July 21, 2016 Share #196 Posted July 21, 2016 I have to second the blue. It catches the eye. Canute and CDW 2 Quote Builds in progress: Mamoli Gretel Constructo Enterprise Future builds: Amati Santa Maria (and 15 others that caught my eye....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtdoramike Posted July 25, 2016 Author Share #197 Posted July 25, 2016 Worked on some of the combings over the weekend. mike marktiedens, Canute, fnick and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtdoramike Posted July 25, 2016 Author Share #198 Posted July 25, 2016 A little extry work on her. mike marktiedens, Canute, dgbot and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtdoramike Posted July 27, 2016 Author Share #199 Posted July 27, 2016 Built and installed the transom deck house as well as built and installed some more combings and such. mike dgbot, coxswain, Canute and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtdoramike Posted July 29, 2016 Author Share #200 Posted July 29, 2016 A little extry work done on the Monte today. Mainly railings, ships bell. Canute, coxswain, toms10 and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toms10 Posted July 31, 2016 Share #201 Posted July 31, 2016 Mike, that is a fine piece of work. Tom mtdoramike, Canute and CDW 3 Quote Attitude is the difference between ordeal and adventure. Finished: Charles W. Morgan, scratch 1:96 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/30666-charles-w-morgan-1841-scratch-196-pob-by-toms10 Finished: HMS Leopard, scratch 1:85 https://modelshipworld.com/gallery/album/2403-hms-leopard-scale-185 Finished: Constellation AL Kit, scale - 1:85 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/1383-constellation-al-185-by-tom-szabo/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtdoramike Posted July 31, 2016 Author Share #202 Posted July 31, 2016 Thanks Tom. toms10, Canute and CDW 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtdoramike Posted August 1, 2016 Author Share #203 Posted August 1, 2016 Trying to fit the stern plate on. I HATE these metal stern plates. They are a real pain to fit on and try and get them to stay in place while the glue or epoxy dries. There's not much fudge factor here either with the way the windows on the stern fit. So it has to be pretty close. So what I'll do is place the stern plate on with nails and nail it to any wood that I can find, then leave the nails a little loose so that I can pull the nails back a little in order to get some epoxy in between the stern plate and the wood. But I will only glue it once I get the windows on the sides positioned to see if it looks correct or not. mike toms10, coxswain, Canute and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jparsley Posted August 7, 2016 Share #204 Posted August 7, 2016 Wow mike she is turning out stunningly Great job mtdoramike and Canute 2 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtdoramike Posted August 8, 2016 Author Share #205 Posted August 8, 2016 Thanks JP, I've taken a few days off due to honey do's and will be getting back to the Monte shortly. mike Canute 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtdoramike Posted August 10, 2016 Author Share #206 Posted August 10, 2016 Got a little work done on the Monte in the past few days. Getting started working on the stern side windows. mike CDW, Canute, fnick and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtdoramike Posted August 12, 2016 Author Share #207 Posted August 12, 2016 working on the side windows and cannon doors. mike cristikc, toms10, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtdoramike Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share #208 Posted August 14, 2016 Did a little more work on the cannon doors and have them all fabricated and some installed. I had ordered some of these 4mm nails from a doll house source I think on ebay a while back and after receiving them I wondered what in the world would I use such small nails for? I shrugged it off to an impulse buy, but then when I started applying the strapping to the cannon doors, I quickly realized that the 4mm nails were the perfect size for this job. A fellow whom I have done business with in the past and had purchased a few of my models was in the neighborhood and stopped by to see if I had anything available and asked to see the progress of the Monte. He fell in love with this model and asked me if it was for sale. I quickly replied nope and he threw out a figure that he thought would seal the deal and I told him again, it's not for sale for money, marbles or chalk. He couldn't believe that I was also building this model as a donation project as I did the Victory, which he also had wanted to buy, but not as much as him wanting the Monte. I told him If he liked and was wanting to throw money around he could offer to buy the display case for the Monte when it is finished. He wasn't to keen on that. But it's nice to know my efforts are worth a bit more than they used to be hahahahahahaha. mike GuntherMT, Canute, CDW and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jparsley Posted August 15, 2016 Share #209 Posted August 15, 2016 Watch out those cannons might put your eye out Canute, toms10 and mtdoramike 3 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtdoramike Posted August 29, 2016 Author Share #210 Posted August 29, 2016 Well I have been working on the side windows after a much needed break. But I have run into a snag. There seems to be too much space between the top side windows towards the stern plate. I added a small piece of white wood to the wood piece that the top windows fit into, But that isn't going to solve the problem. I will have to remove the metal rails, move them in with more of a tilt I think. I will have to play around with this a bit to see what I can come up with. mike Canute 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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