James H

9 hours ago, Kevin number whatever said:

It appears that the Hobbyzone company is not doing business. I looked for this slipway jig on their site and it is shown as temporarily out of stock (plus some other products) so I contacted them to ask how long before they would be restocked. The answer was a terse "tomorrow" which I can only presume was an attempt at sarcasm as two weeks later it is still at the same status and my follow-up query was ignored.  

Welcome to MSW.

Are you dealing directly with Poland or the US stockist?

Those look superb. I just wish my painting skills could match that standard of figure. 

If you want some top quality scale measurement tools, check these out:

http://www.radubstore.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=77_111&zenid=8d43037bafaea0b8b78286ade4153cc9 

Remember, particulates aren't generally the worst offender. You need to look at fumes.

Not all acrylic paints are created equal. The carrier substrate can be a factor on how you should tackle exhaust materials. Some acrylics have a water base, but some have a lacquer base. In any respect, you don't want to breathe any of this crap in. At the very least, use a face mask with an active carbon filter cartridge.

You get one set of lungs. Don't risk them.

Some nice, clean machining there, Tom. I'd love to see more of this.

No, what I'm simply saying is that when you want to insert a photo within your post/topic, and definitely within your build logs, it just makes more sense to attach/upload them when you are making your post. It's easier than using third-party hosting sites.

This topic isn't referencing use of other images and whether you have the right to use them. That is an entirely different subject and we have other topics here discussing that. This isn't a thread about copyright.

Welcome to MSW.

I have total admiration for anyone who can build these in plastic and realistically finishing them. Some real skills there.

Hope you'll share some of your stuff with us and perhaps open a build log too?

Hello Algirdas,

Great to have you with us, and that is a beautiful finished model! Do you have some photos you can share of it? Maybe in a build log here?

Your maple deck planking looks immaculate. I really do like that very much, and those hatch coamings really set it off nicely. 

I'll be following this one.

That really is beautifully built.

You're off to a very good start, and of course, learning. You'll never stop learning. 

Those are very nice kits too. I reviewed them here on MSW. Your work is looking very good. Look forward to seeing the first planking layer sanded down. 

8 minutes ago, VTHokiEE said:

While I’m not exactly thrilled (especially since I set up a self hosting platform a week or so ago 🙂), I’ll try to make the switch. I assume this is accomplished by adding attachments when I’m creating a post? 

That's correct!

Dead simple to use. Easier than copy/pasting links from 3rd-party hosting sites.

6 hours ago, Sailor1234567890 said:

Saw a FB group about building this model, I presume it's your group James? Started just the other day. I'd love to see a 1:64 Victory kit out there. Somthing to strive for one day. Once I build some other 1:64 kits. I'll be watching this closely. As well as the FB group. That is a gargantuan hull and 1:64 allows some nice detail. 

It does look pretty impressive. I still can't believe the design of the new kit with cannon ports built into the frames, so no worry about alignment. 

This is the Facebook group I help to run:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/amativictory/

Also, look at these two hulls. Both designed by the same guy (Chris), but over a decade apart. On the left is his 1:72 Victory from Caldercraft, and the right is the 1:64 Amati. The Caldercraft kit is just stunning, so I can't wait to see the Amati when it soon lands here. 

That is looking real good, Martin. 

On the homeward leg now.

What's up after this one? Amati Victory?  

@jud

It's purely artistic licence.

Do you just need to square the corners of the CNC-cut rebates? I assume they will leave a small round corner.

Looking great so far. 🤩

Hi all,

Can anyone tell me where I wold buy flickering lanterns from? You know, the miniature grain of rice LEDs and the small photo-etch lanterns to suit them?

Cheers.

Excellent news, Gérard.

Lovely, clean CNC work there Tom. That will certainly save the modeller time when it comes to building.

Great story and intro! And you served on the Bering Sea, so kudos for that too! 💪

Lovely modelling too, and I can't wait to see your build logs!

You have the patience of a saint and a set of unparalleled skills. 

Stunning work, sir!

I can't wait to see this progress, Tom. 

How accurate to the real thing will frame construction be, and will it have a full interior?

Nice idea on saving that boxwood below the coppering.

Beautiful work. Are all these shown in boxwood?

8 hours ago, RussR said:

Is there any reason why this model doesn't have any info about it here or on that forum that advocates model piracy.  It has a decent scale and by a good manufacture. 

There is a 68 part construction video on youtube:  https://www.agesofsail.com/ecommerce/essex-(occre-1:60).html

It does't look like a very complicated build.

And it is on sale here: https://www.agesofsail.com/ecommerce/essex-(occre-1:60).html

Thanks

RussR

 

 

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