Waitoa Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share #91 Posted June 26, 2017 On 25/06/2017 at 1:12 PM, S.Coleman said: Looking real sweet. The red on the gunport linings really picks out the look. Nice Thanks for the feedback,started painting the hull this week so will post some more photos later, will have to scratch build the stern which I am not looking forward too S.Coleman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Coleman Posted June 27, 2017 Share #92 Posted June 27, 2017 Will be interesting! Hopefully all will go in your favour. Waitoa 1 Quote Regards, Scott Current build: 1:75 Friesland, Mamoli Completed builds: 1:64 Rattlesnake, Mamoli - 1:64 HMS Bounty, Mamoli - 1:54 Adventure, Amati - 1:80 King of the Mississippi, AL 1:64 Blue Shadow, Mamoli - 1:64 Leida Dutch pleasure boat, Corel - 1:60 HMS President Mantra, Sergal Awaiting construction: 1:89 Hermione La Fayette AL - 1:48 Perserverance, Modelers shipyard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitoa Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share #93 Posted June 29, 2017 Starting to progress with painting, doing this more to keep motivation going as avoiding scratch building the stern as not 100 per cent sure how I will tackle this. Waitoa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi46 Posted June 30, 2017 Share #94 Posted June 30, 2017 Its fun seeing a boat youve built yourself, and consequently become quite intimate with, being built in a different scale by someone with a different vision. Great job! Thanks for sharing your build🍻 Waitoa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitoa Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share #95 Posted July 1, 2017 On 30/06/2017 at 1:33 AM, Rossi46 said: Its fun seeing a boat youve built yourself, and consequently become quite intimate with, being built in a different scale by someone with a different vision. Great job! Thanks for sharing your build🍻 Thank you for posting yours as I will be borrowing some ideas from it, I am enjoying this build even though I have made a number of mistakes. Each one though I have learned some new techniques or really had to think my way out of a self inflicted issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitoa Posted October 14, 2017 Author Share #96 Posted October 14, 2017 With the Bristish summer ending decided to get back to the boat building. As per the previous post the metal was broken and far too small so having to scratch build the stern. Keen to get suggestions on how to build the windows as not sure what to do. zappto 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayohoo Posted October 14, 2017 Share #97 Posted October 14, 2017 Just saw your note on stern windows problem. I think it’s going to require some ingenuity. There are seven windows going across so you will need to find the center and then place the three columns evenly across each side to create the gaps for the windows on each side. The columns are at a slight angle. Once you delineate the gaps you can add decorative trim painted gold on top vertically or maybe cut out the metal from the kit to lie on it to create a 3D effect? Then you can build individual windows. I used microscope coverslip glass to get the effect I wanted but have seen cellophane used. I hinged some of my windows to open. See bottom of page 1 of my build. Sorry, I’m on vacation using my phone so can’t transfer pics in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitoa Posted October 14, 2017 Author Share #98 Posted October 14, 2017 Thanks will have a look and see how I get on, zappto 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Morrison Posted October 14, 2017 Share #99 Posted October 14, 2017 I just found this thread! You are doing a wonderful job! I plan on following along. Bill Waitoa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitoa Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share #100 Posted January 28, 2018 Hi Small update as been very busy with work and travel. Losing motivation a bit so painted the upper deck although this still needs more work. Will try to work on some of the smaller tasks so I keep going while I build up the courage to do the stern. zappto, Bill Morrison, GrandpaPhil and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitoa Posted March 14, 2021 Author Share #101 Posted March 14, 2021 3 years later.... got stuck on the rear windows but having experimented with building a Medieval fortress I became more confident with card and found a wonderful product called glue n glaze so will try to focus on finishing the windows and the Surprise. Bill Morrison and CiscoH 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitoa Posted April 28, 2021 Author Share #102 Posted April 28, 2021 Small update, created windows with string and Glue and Glaze, ok result but once I get the side windows done will allow me to move forward with the pieces I am more comfortable doing. Will be good to get this finished as it has been a bit of an Albatross round my neck. Dave_E, GrandpaPhil, CiscoH and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitoa Posted May 25, 2021 Author Share #103 Posted May 25, 2021 Small update added in some scratch built pumps and stove. Lucky Jack Aubrey is on hand for the installation of the guns. Dave_E, Bill Morrison, GrandpaPhil and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitoa Posted March 4, 2022 Author Share #104 Posted March 4, 2022 Hi, Making slow progress and started to rig the guns that will be visible. Trying to live a more minimalist lifestyle and that doesn’t really work when you like making models and have a number of half finished projects lying about. Also found when I started this hobby I went for the cheaper end and smaller end of the kit set market. In hindsight with a limited skillset and thick fingers think it will be worth paying a bit more and going up in scale. Waitoa GrandpaPhil, CiscoH, Bill Morrison and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitoa Posted June 7, 2022 Author Share #105 Posted June 7, 2022 Finally managed to finish the gun deck and seal it up, hoping that this will mean faster progress as want to finish off a number of half started projects. Won’t fully rig this one as the full masts and rigging would take up too much space Dave_E, CiscoH, GrandpaPhil and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitoa Posted June 22, 2022 Author Share #106 Posted June 22, 2022 Hull with modifications to make it look more like the Surprise rather than La Glorie, starting to pick up speed a bit and hope to complete a non rigged version but Christmas chris watton, Gregory, Bill Morrison and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitoa Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share #107 Posted February 3, 2023 Making slow progress and on the more fun part when the little details start to detract from the faults. Fingers crossed that 2023 I finally finish this! Barbossa, CiscoH, Snug Harbor Johnny and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zappto Posted February 12, 2023 Share #108 Posted February 12, 2023 Hello, this is great looking progress, good to see your working on the boat! Waitoa 1 Quote Current build: Mamoli - La gloire 1778 Finished builds: Mamoli - Friesland 1663 Mamoli - Lexington 1776 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitoa Posted February 25, 2023 Author Share #109 Posted February 25, 2023 Finished the carronades that I intend to fit. Trying to get slowly more accurate in terms of rigging guns but the scale and my incompetence works against me. The real Surprise was rigged with carronades but the having read the books I don’t see any reference to them being used other than ballast but I could be wrong. I just like the brute look of them so thought a few at the bow would look good. zappto, Prowler901 and Knocklouder 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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