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James H
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Chris Watton interview
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Ok, fixed. https://thenrgstore.org/collections/plans-and-projects/products/hms-triton-plan-access-msw
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Let me check that out.
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Nope! Not happening!
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No it's not.
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Yes, plus my instructional build will be shown.
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That's quite likely! 😆 I think this may have been the first time I did a 'tuck', albeit a shallow one.
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HMS Grecian 1812 by Glenn-UK - Vanguard Models - 1:64
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Moved to correct forum area.
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Chucks Prototype Double Capstan (3D print and laser cutting group)
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Chucks Prototype Double Capstan (3D print and laser cutting group)
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HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Clark - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
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Syren Ship Model Company News, Updates and Info.....(part 2)
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Prob artistic licence, simply for display convention. A bit like the figures 😆
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This brings Surprise almost up to date as I've begun to plank the hull. All deck beams are cut from 4mm pear except for two in 3mm pear. All beams have laser char removed from the upper surface which is then masked before the rest of the timber is sprayed in white paint. I used Tamiya Fine Surface Primer. The beam knees are also sprayed in the same colour. The knees are specific to individual locations too. Mast and capstan locations are bolstered with reinforcement parts. And here is what Surprise looks like at this stage. Hope you like her.
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I did promise another update, so here's a small one, but with some definitive changes. In these photos, you'll see the gun carriages are now fitted. As previously mentioned, these have tabs which fit into slots around the deck edges, meaning the guns will always be perfectly positioned. The only ports not slotted are the bow chasers as they are optional. Whilst the inner port exists as shown, they will be blanked off on the external surface, with an option to cut them out yourself. Port lids are included, should you wish to fit these. There are also 3 spare carts, so two can be used here, should you wish. You'd just need to remove the cart tabs. The guns are also fitted last, after the model is very much complete, otherwise. I know a few people wanted to see these last photos. To be honest, I'm not great at figure painting, so I've done my best here. I used acrylics for the figures as I didn't have oils to suit. The table, chairs and music stand are mostly in oils, over a sand coloured acrylic paint. Give me a couple more days and I'll do another update.
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The problem with that is the pumps are under the quarter, so access will be very difficult, or nigh on impossible.
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I rarely read names unless there's parts that are very similar. I just use numbers in the manuals, and a whole dose of ignorance on my MSW updates 🤪
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No idea.
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Another update. Work now proceeds on the lower gun deck, starting in the bow area. The bowsprit post is now added and the two small walls installed adjacent to it. Possibly something to do with rope stowage? I've no idea, but it all fits perfectly. Work continues, including the brick plinth for the stove to fit upon. Ladderways and grates are installed. With Surprise, Chris has introduced 3D printed hand pumps. These are so much more refined than their wooden counterparts and look very nice when assembled. These plug smoothly onto the 3mm dowels which sit through the decks. The capstans are up next, with the first being fitted on the lower gun deck. More 3D printing with this stove, designed specifically for HMS Surprise. No PE required here either. I simply primed this with Tamiya Fine Surface aerosol and then airbrushed Smoke Black over it. Steel pigment was then applied to edges, with some randomly applied to the surfaces also. This model will be finished with the fictional cannon on the main deck, but I also illustrate how the carronades of the real vessel, would be fitted. More this week...
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