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Le Superbe by Lukasvdb - Heller - 1/150 - PLASTIC - First ship of the line ever built


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  • 5 weeks later...

Just look at this little guy, he's so proud of his 36pd cannon! :P

 

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another one is proud of his nice little 8 pounder but his mother never thought him any real manners, been at sea too much you know

 

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see! here he is sitting on the balcony of the stern galleries! Enjoying the view and the fresh air :)

 

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that little rascal ;)

 

as you can see I closed up the ceiling above the balcony with some plastic sheet. Otherwise there would be an ugly gap left when everthing is closed up. I believe it looks much better this way!

 

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I also added the wheel, and the quarters for the officers (or is it calles something else?)

 

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Hi all!

 

So some more progress to report:

 

I fitted the sternchaser ports and based my work on the books of Boudriot. I'm happy with the result and it defitinely adds realism to the model. Heller provided two single plastic blocks without any detail that would have looked so sad :P

 

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Some cleaning up needs to be done, painting for example but nothing major.

 

That's it for now, I have some great plans to continue with! :)

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Considering getting into this kit myself. Looks like a do-able kit, and you're doing a great job on it.  Thanks for making a build log on the project. 

 

All I can say is go for it!!! I have the Le Glorieux which is about the same and it is a real fun kit to built.

 

Grtz

 

Ray

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So some more updates!

 

I tidied up the ropes along the ladders on the sides of the ship. I didn't like it and found a cleaner way to tie ropes. Rope, Needle and CA glue looks soo much better!

 

Before:

 

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After:

 

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A small but for me noticable difference in the overall appearance and finish of the ship! :)

 

I have also started drilling the holes for the gunport lids on the lower gun deck. 

 

First I made a jig:

 

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Then I drilled & test fitted the lid. Using 0.5mm copper wire to strengthen the joint of course!

 

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Succes!! :D Me happy. Now repeat this 27 more times :P

 

I also tried making some rigols but I'm not sure wether I'm going to install these or not. Here in dry fit :)

 

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Happy with the results of tonight!

 

Now I need sleep :)

 

Until the next time!

 

Grtz

 

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Hey all,

 

in the above pictures you can see that the ropes for the cannon port lids are a bit unfurled. I don't want them to stay like this as it won't look good in the end. Sloppy even.

 

What do you think I can use to get the lines tight again? Beeswax, some white glue, CA glue?

 

If necessary I can redo them but I'm not a big fan of that option :P

 

Every suggestion is welcome!

 

Edit: drilled all the holes for the lids on the starboard side. Holes have been drilled in the lids and 0.5mm copper wire inserted. All have been tested to fit in the holes in the sides of the ship and they fit (some after some adjustment ofcourse) fairly well. Pictures will follow later!

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  • 1 year later...

Hi Guys!

 

So it has been a while since I've posted here.

 

I made some progress.

 

I did some weathering, added the transome, refitted the lanyards for hthe gunport lids, added the lids and some more

 

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Starboard side is also done! :D A huge milestone reached for this build. I have to admit I have to get used to the look now after she has been so long without her gun port lids. But I'm happy with the results. Needs some cleaning up here and there but that will be taken care of when I feel like it.

 

Hope you guys like it!

 

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Hi Guys!

 

Some more progress to report.

 

I did some scratchbuilding on the bulkhead. Based on the works of jean boudriot. Not easy but I like it! It still needs 2 extra timberheads but Ill get there in due time. This is how it looked before.

 

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And this is how it looks now:

 

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Also the other railings are attached. Fit was not great. but that is an issue that comes back a lot in this kit. It seems some parts are warped or bent. Just an old kit I guess.

 

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I also made a little investment in turned brass cannon barrels to replace the kit barrels of the 8 pounder cannons. This is how it looks unpained/unblackened:

 

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A big improvement on the kit pieces:

 

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Stay Tuned!

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Really nice work Lucas, the work on the bow is subtle but definitely noticeable.  Good decision on the revised cannons.

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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  • 3 years later...
On 12/22/2017 at 4:54 AM, Lukasvdb said:

Thanks for the compliments Jason and BE! 

 

If find it really challenging to add some realism to this model. It's hard but is very satisfactory when it comes out like you want it to.

Hi Lucas.  I’m about to begin this kit.  Did you progress further on yours?   I really enjoyed your log.

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