Remcohe Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share #631 Posted May 18, 2014 Thanks guys. I agree with Ben, who agreed with Grant, who agreed with Bob, who agreed with Chris It should be very subtle but now it's too subtle, Druxey is usually right so I'll be patient. Alan I guess Druxey answers your question. Greg, I used box treenails the end grain has almost the same color as pear. On my test piece I used one coat of fieblings and subtle sanding afterwards. This left the treenails a little darker and showed the color of the pear a bit, quite pleasing. But as staining the large area became blotchy I had to apply more coats of stain resulting in a very even tone. Good for fieblings as it really stains through and through, can't go wrong with that stuff if you need a nice even finish. As most would like staining leather I presume Remco Rustyj, Trussben and gjdale 3 Quote Treat each part as if it is a model on its own, you will finish more models in a day than others do in a lifetime. Current build HMS Kingfisher MSW 1.0 log click here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted May 22, 2014 Share #632 Posted May 22, 2014 Wow! What quality! I feel like I'm amateur night at the circus after looking at your fine craftsmanship. Remcohe 1 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpt. Tom Posted May 22, 2014 Share #633 Posted May 22, 2014 Your Build Log is just incredible......unbelievably. You are doing a fantastic job on this ship.....great......! Remco I have a question to you......I found this on your first page have you done this yourself or did you buy this?????? And when you buy this, where can I get those things. Sorry but I do not know the name of the things on this picture Jeronimo, MEDDO and Elmer Cornish 3 Quote With best regards Tom Current Kit Build Log The Sovereign of the Seas 1/84 commissioning HMS Supply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remcohe Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share #634 Posted May 22, 2014 Thank you Rich, Tom. Tom I bought them, it's called a thumb nut or Rändelmuttern in German. The rest of the clamp is home made and they work brilliant. I can make a picture of a disassembled one if you like Remco Calhoun Zabel 1 Quote Treat each part as if it is a model on its own, you will finish more models in a day than others do in a lifetime. Current build HMS Kingfisher MSW 1.0 log click here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpt. Tom Posted May 22, 2014 Share #635 Posted May 22, 2014 Thank you Remco for your Information and please make a picture for me. Although it is too early but preparation is everything Quote With best regards Tom Current Kit Build Log The Sovereign of the Seas 1/84 commissioning HMS Supply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remcohe Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share #636 Posted May 22, 2014 Here you go Tom. A small plate is soldered to a piece of thread rod. I made plates from those little hook's you can nail to the wall to hang a small picture from. The device is locked at the back of the frame with a cocktail stick. At first I used wing nuts as I could not find thumb nuts, the thumb nuts work way better as you can tighten them with one hand, with a wing nut this will take you much longer, not good when the glue is drying while your applying the clamps. Remco dvm27, Sonofagun, SawdustDave and 9 others 12 Quote Treat each part as if it is a model on its own, you will finish more models in a day than others do in a lifetime. Current build HMS Kingfisher MSW 1.0 log click here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remcohe Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share #637 Posted May 23, 2014 Planking continued, the black strake (that won't be stained black) and the first strake above it. The openings for the ports and sweep ports are roughly cut. The joints are tinted with pencel lead, it does not show now but it will when the finish s applied. I'll be taking some shore leave and be back in a week. Remco gjdale, Mirabell61, Aussie048 and 26 others 29 Quote Treat each part as if it is a model on its own, you will finish more models in a day than others do in a lifetime. Current build HMS Kingfisher MSW 1.0 log click here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trussben Posted May 23, 2014 Share #638 Posted May 23, 2014 Planking coming along great Remco, and thanks for the blown up pics of the clamps. Ben Quote Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. HMS Winchelsea. Completed builds: ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat.QA Barge. Medway Longboat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted May 24, 2014 Share #639 Posted May 24, 2014 Remco the wales look really sharp and I would agree with druxey that over time the character of the work on the treenails and joints will be readable. Michael Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remcohe Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share #640 Posted June 21, 2014 I've been away from my log way to long, vacation, sickness and other projects kept me away from my Kingfisher. Time for an update, although a little off topic. I wasn't very pleased with the storage space I made under my workbench so it was time for a big upgrade. More drawers and a sliding platform to keep the power tools within practical reach. Always nice to do a full size project. Here's before, during and after. Stay tuned for updates on the KF Remco cog, dvm27, robin b and 27 others 30 Quote Treat each part as if it is a model on its own, you will finish more models in a day than others do in a lifetime. Current build HMS Kingfisher MSW 1.0 log click here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted June 21, 2014 Share #641 Posted June 21, 2014 I've recently been thinking along very similar lines Remco. Great to see your ideas brought to fruition - looks very ship shape. Quote Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted June 21, 2014 Share #642 Posted June 21, 2014 A workbench is not really 'off topic', at most a little beside We're all patiently waiting your progress. Don't feel pressed Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivian Galad Posted June 21, 2014 Share #643 Posted June 21, 2014 Great improvement! Quote Current: Red Dragon (modified) by Vivian Galad - Artesania Latina - 1:60 Oseberg (modified) by Vivian Galad - Amati (1:50)Cocca Veneta by Vivian Galad - Corel - 1:70 Finished 15th Century Latin Caravel kit model from Artimanha models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trussben Posted June 21, 2014 Share #644 Posted June 21, 2014 Sweet! Ben Quote Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. HMS Winchelsea. Completed builds: ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat.QA Barge. Medway Longboat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted June 21, 2014 Share #645 Posted June 21, 2014 So this is the work bench project you have been telling me about. Very nice....would not have expected anything less out of you. Dave Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piet Posted June 22, 2014 Share #646 Posted June 22, 2014 Magnificent Remco, a real class act. Thinking about it - - - I could use something like it - - - taking orders?? Cheers, WackoWolf, mtaylor and Remcohe 3 Quote Piet, The Flying Dutchman. "Your greatest asset is not the quantity of your friends , rather the quality of your friends." (old Chinese proverb) Current Builds: Hr. Ms. Java 1925-1942 VOC Ship Surabaya Planned Builds: Young America Diorama - scale 1:3000 Future Builds: KPM ship "MS Musi." Zuiderzee Botter - scale 1:25. VOC Jacht in a 6" lamp, Buginese fishing Prauw. Hr. Ms. Java - Royal Navy Netherlands Cruiser. Completed Builds: Hr. Ms. O16 Submarine Hr. Ms. O19 - Submarine Royal Navy Netherlands Ship Yard Diorama with Topsail schooner - Friendship Sloop Gwenfra Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Golden Hind - Cutte Sark (both not in this forum) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remcohe Posted June 24, 2014 Author Share #647 Posted June 24, 2014 Thanks for the likes and compliments. Piet I will take an order from you, but be aware I will do the assembly on site only So I have a new apprentice in the shop, 9 weeks old Pebbles is taking a real intrest in ship building. She's already very skilled in making small parts disappear, I think that is a sign of a great shipwright in the making In the background you can see progress of planking above the wale. They will be sanded before I add the sheer strake. Remco realworkingsailor, alangr4, amateur and 24 others 27 Quote Treat each part as if it is a model on its own, you will finish more models in a day than others do in a lifetime. Current build HMS Kingfisher MSW 1.0 log click here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remcohe Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share #648 Posted June 26, 2014 So back on the real topic, I sanded the planking and now I'm in the process of cutting out the gun ports. A piece of sanding paper on a stick makes the process a little easier. The sweep ports will be a different challenge.... Remco harvey1847, WackoWolf, gjdale and 24 others 27 Quote Treat each part as if it is a model on its own, you will finish more models in a day than others do in a lifetime. Current build HMS Kingfisher MSW 1.0 log click here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvm27 Posted June 26, 2014 Share #649 Posted June 26, 2014 Beautiful, Remco. Same sanding stick, just a helluva lot smaller, for the sweeps. For those who haven't done this before make sure the sandpaper (rubber cemented on) does not extend to the opposite port. mtaylor, Remcohe, WackoWolf and 5 others 8 Quote GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted June 27, 2014 Share #650 Posted June 27, 2014 She really looks beautiful, Remco (both the ship and the kitten) - just keep a close eye on Pebbles the part napper! John Remcohe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Vadas Posted June 27, 2014 Share #651 Posted June 27, 2014 Beautiful, Remco. Same sanding stick, just a helluva lot smaller, for the sweeps. For those who haven't done this before make sure the sandpaper (rubber cemented on) does not extend to the opposite port. Yep, what Druxey said - I did exactly that on Vulture. And only glue the sandpaper to ONE face, turning it 90 degrees for each edge at a time (sounds obvious, but I've seen a few guys trying to do two edges at a time with disastrous results ). Danny WackoWolf, Erebus and Terror, butch and 2 others 5 Quote Cheers, Danny ________________________________________________________________________________ Current Build : Forced Retirement from Modelling due to Health Issues Build Logs : Norfolk Sloop HMS Vulture - (TFFM) HMS Vulture Cross-section 18 foot Cutter Concord Stagecoach 18th Century Longboat in a BOTTLE CARD Model Build Logs : Mosel Sydney Opera House (Schreiber-Bogen) WWII Mk. IX Spitfire (Halinski) Rolls Royce Merlin Engine Cape Byron Lighthouse (HMV) Stug 40 (Halinski) Yamaha MT-01 Yamaha YA-1 HMS Hood (Halinski) Bismarck (GPM) IJN Amatsukaze 1940 Destroyer (Halinski) HMVS Cerberus Mi24D Hind (Halinski) Bulgar Steam Locomotive - (Modelik) Tanker and Beer Wagons (Modelik) Flat Bed Wagon (Modelik) Peterbuilt Semi Trailer Fender Guitar Restorations for Others : King of the Mississippi HMS Victory Gallery : Norfolk Sloop, HMAT Supply, HMS Bounty, HMS Victory, Charles W. Morgan, 18' Cutter for HMS Vulture, HMS Vulture, HMS Vulture Cross-section, 18th Century Longboat in a Bottle Other Previous Builds : Le Mirage, Norske Love, King of the Mississippi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir3 Posted June 27, 2014 Share #652 Posted June 27, 2014 Lovely work Remco. Pebbles is adorable as all kittens are. My cat didn't chase parts all over the workshop but did have one pesky habit. She continuously needed to be the center of attention and would lay down on anything I happened to be working on at the moment, demanding some attention. You've got to love em. IR3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted June 27, 2014 Share #653 Posted June 27, 2014 For those who haven't done this before make sure the sandpaper (rubber cemented on) does not extend to the opposite port Regarding the sanding sticks, I have found that double sided tape is much easier than rubber cement. Nice work on the workbench Remco, Pebbles looks like a real charmer. Michael Ponto 1 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remcohe Posted June 29, 2014 Author Share #654 Posted June 29, 2014 Thanks. The sweeps were easier than I thought, but the sheer plank not. A pesky little plank to shape as it widens over the gun ports. And when I glued it in place I noticed that it does not run in a fair line over the first gunport (second port from the bow) The last row of planks below it are the source of the problem, so this needs to come off and I'll call for a redo...... Remco Trussben, harvey1847, Elmer Cornish and 15 others 18 Quote Treat each part as if it is a model on its own, you will finish more models in a day than others do in a lifetime. Current build HMS Kingfisher MSW 1.0 log click here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piet Posted June 30, 2014 Share #655 Posted June 30, 2014 Yep, a redo - - - join the redo crowd - - - why should I the the only one here I'm not worried, what - - - with your skills - - - it'll work out just fine. Chalk it up to practice Cheers, bp1535, WackoWolf and dgbot 3 Quote Piet, The Flying Dutchman. "Your greatest asset is not the quantity of your friends , rather the quality of your friends." (old Chinese proverb) Current Builds: Hr. Ms. Java 1925-1942 VOC Ship Surabaya Planned Builds: Young America Diorama - scale 1:3000 Future Builds: KPM ship "MS Musi." Zuiderzee Botter - scale 1:25. VOC Jacht in a 6" lamp, Buginese fishing Prauw. Hr. Ms. Java - Royal Navy Netherlands Cruiser. Completed Builds: Hr. Ms. O16 Submarine Hr. Ms. O19 - Submarine Royal Navy Netherlands Ship Yard Diorama with Topsail schooner - Friendship Sloop Gwenfra Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Golden Hind - Cutte Sark (both not in this forum) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted June 30, 2014 Share #656 Posted June 30, 2014 While I don't envy you the re-do Remco, it is re-assuring to we lesser mortals to know that even someone of your skills and talent sometimes needs to do so. I look forward to seeing your solution to this pesky problem. WackoWolf, newbuilder101, mtaylor and 4 others 7 Quote Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted June 30, 2014 Share #657 Posted June 30, 2014 Remco....Redo's! My dear Dutch friend Remco, when you start re-doing your re-do's, you will be in MY CLASS! Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted June 30, 2014 Share #658 Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) No matter how experienced, we ALL have re-do's in our models - whether we admit them or not! P. S. You may wish to check the upper sill of the bridle port while you are at it: it looks out of line in your photo. Edited June 30, 2014 by druxey SawdustDave 1 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted July 2, 2014 Share #659 Posted July 2, 2014 Nice woodworking. Great build. Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remcohe Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share #660 Posted July 29, 2014 Finally I got around to do the redo, and guys I'm mortal too and with the rest of you doing my fair share of redo's every once and a while.... I had a few set backs like the new plank snapping when I was heat bending it, resulting in taking some leave from the shipyard. Tonight I got back and fixed the sheer plank. Eagle-eye Druxey I measured it up and the upper sill is correct, but the run of the planking creates the illusion of the still sitting too low, with the sheer strake corrected it still looks wrong so I'll make some adjustment to make it look optically okay too. My Kingfisher also suffered her first battle damage, it took some small arms fire on the riding bitt's Actually Pebbles took a bite at it while I was not paying attention The bitt cannot be replaced without mayor surgery, so I'll keep her signature om my KF From now on the shipyard will be off limits for my little furry shipmate...... Remco Dubz, Piet, mtaylor and 10 others 13 Quote Treat each part as if it is a model on its own, you will finish more models in a day than others do in a lifetime. Current build HMS Kingfisher MSW 1.0 log click here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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