Mike Dowling
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Fokker Dr 1 by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
Just to let you all know I have now completed the Albatros as well complete this time with a fully working control stick. Practice makes perfect don't you know ! I still have the Curtis Jenny in my stash to do and have been trying to find a Nieuport at a reasonable price but no luck so far. Sometimes I wish I lived in the US - so much cheaper there.
Anyway, a few pics for you.
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Mike Dowling reacted to cog in Fokker Dr 1 by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
you're getting a fleet ... looks good from down here Mike
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from druxey in Fokker Dr 1 by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
Just to let you all know I have now completed the Albatros as well complete this time with a fully working control stick. Practice makes perfect don't you know ! I still have the Curtis Jenny in my stash to do and have been trying to find a Nieuport at a reasonable price but no luck so far. Sometimes I wish I lived in the US - so much cheaper there.
Anyway, a few pics for you.
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Mike Dowling reacted to vossy in Mississippi 1870 by vossy - Sergal - 1:50 - Riverboat
Some more progress
Moving onto upper deck railings and more bling for my passengers.
Cheers
Chris
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Mike Dowling reacted to cog in Mississippi 1870 by vossy - Sergal - 1:50 - Riverboat
Really Eric ... chimney sweeps?
(sorry vossy, for this dally)
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Mike Dowling reacted to cog in Mississippi 1870 by vossy - Sergal - 1:50 - Riverboat
Did they have sweeps for them too ...
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Mike Dowling reacted to Cathead in Mississippi 1870 by vossy - Sergal - 1:50 - Riverboat
Rain, what a novel concept. Here we're classified as Extreme Drought and on the edge of Exceptional Drought (the scale doesn't go higher). I agree that cameras and harsh lighting are the modeler's enemies. I really like the curtain effect behind the other details. For what it's worth, the stacks were normally called chimneys on these riverboats.
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Mike Dowling reacted to cog in Mississippi 1870 by vossy - Sergal - 1:50 - Riverboat
I would suggest a trolley, or get your trailer in and pull her out
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Mike Dowling reacted to cog in Mississippi 1870 by vossy - Sergal - 1:50 - Riverboat
Not to shabby vossy. You might get her in some daylight with a somewhat more uniform colour background. That would improve your image considerably ... She looks pritty, so far a job well done. Fortunately we are our own worst critics ...which keeps us on our toes
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Mike Dowling reacted to vossy in Mississippi 1870 by vossy - Sergal - 1:50 - Riverboat
Quick update on progress. More railings on Port side. Pictures don't really do it justice, as I reckon it looks heaps better irl. But then again, I might be biased, a bad cameraman, or both? Anyway, here are some pics.
Any criticism, good or bad, greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Chris
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Concord Stagecoach by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - Model Trailways - 1:12 scale - circa 1862 "Cobb & Co"
Well done Danny, another one toad to your tally of brilliant builds.
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from BETAQDAVE in Concord Stagecoach by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - Model Trailways - 1:12 scale - circa 1862 "Cobb & Co"
Lovely brass work Danny.
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from BETAQDAVE in Concord Stagecoach by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - Model Trailways - 1:12 scale - circa 1862 "Cobb & Co"
Danny, I don't know if it is of interest but I deliberately modified slightly the roofs of both my stagecoaches so that they are removable. Partly to show off the interior detail but also makes them easier to dust!!
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Mike Dowling reacted to vossy in Mississippi 1870 by vossy - Sergal - 1:50 - Riverboat
Hey Brian, thanks for your kind words. You are right, the kit is large and although the initial cost may be prohibitive to some, I tend to try and break down and justify the cost by the amount of time a kit takes to build. I have been on this one for just over 12 months now, but that is by no means working on her everyday. I think if you put in a solid 2 or 3 hours everyday you could probably finish this in a few months. It is also a great kit to add on to. The horse bay area for instance was just bland if you followed the kit to the letter of the law. I added pretty much all the detail there. As for scale, I don't really get too fussed with it. This is really a fantasy boat as such and so if something looks ok I go with it. If it looks odd I will rectify it.
As you can see, I live in Australia. I got this kit delivered to my door 4 days after I clicked buy on the Cornwall Model Boats site in the UK. It cost me, with postage, about $650 AUD. Exact same kit here in NSW would have cost me $1300 AUD. Go figure? I am in no way affiliated with CMB but I would recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat.
I have the Chaperon waiting for me when I finish this lady. After that I would like to tackle the Occre one you are currently doing. Good luck with your build, I will follow along with it like many others.
Cheers
Chris
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Mike Dowling reacted to ccoyle in Mississippi 1870 by vossy - Sergal - 1:50 - Riverboat
"Suckers" in this instance is a mild pejorative that can be applied to a wide range of things/situations.
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Mike Dowling reacted to cog in Mississippi 1870 by vossy - Sergal - 1:50 - Riverboat
what are "suckers" in this context?
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Mike Dowling reacted to riverboat in Concord Stagecoach by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - Model Trailways - 1:12 scale - circa 1862 "Cobb & Co"
Hi Danny...first off ....so glad to hear everything went well for you and happy to see you back here at MSW.... nice build ,looks like an excellent kit... I'm sure your grandson will love it..
again welcome back...
Frank
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Mike Dowling reacted to Richmond in Concord Stagecoach by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - Model Trailways - 1:12 scale - circa 1862 "Cobb & Co"
Dan,
I've never been into carriages but that is an impressive kit and an impressive build.
Notwithstanding, I was looking the Amati Orient Express which is around 700 EUROS, Amati state on their website that postage is free but I haven't tested this theory yet.
RICHMOND
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Mike Dowling reacted to vossy in Mississippi 1870 by vossy - Sergal - 1:50 - Riverboat
So some minor progress, beginning the balustrades and railings Port side
pics aren't too flash but steps into rear entry upper accommodation deck
view down Port side
Thank goodness for high def digi cams! I didn't realise that one of the brass balls was on its side until I took this pic. Lucky it was an easy fix that has now been rectified. Its the second one from the right. Pretty hard (for me at least) to see with the naked eye.
Cheers
Chris
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Mike Dowling reacted to popeye the sailor in The Tumblin' Dice by popeye the sailor - Artesania Latina - 1:80 - Mississippi riverboat
I would suggest the same thing Brian........there are a few flaws with this kit. I'm working my way back to it and should be back at it soon. I'm not using the metal windows and doors, which means that there will be some scratch building going on. I'd be pleased if you followed along.......the more the merrier
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from Piet in The Tumblin' Dice by popeye the sailor - Artesania Latina - 1:80 - Mississippi riverboat
Brian, go for the Occre kit. It's great fun especially with the interior detail.
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from Old Collingwood in The Tumblin' Dice by popeye the sailor - Artesania Latina - 1:80 - Mississippi riverboat
Brian, go for the Occre kit. It's great fun especially with the interior detail.
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from popeye the sailor in The Tumblin' Dice by popeye the sailor - Artesania Latina - 1:80 - Mississippi riverboat
Brian, go for the Occre kit. It's great fun especially with the interior detail.
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from mtaylor in The Tumblin' Dice by popeye the sailor - Artesania Latina - 1:80 - Mississippi riverboat
Brian, go for the Occre kit. It's great fun especially with the interior detail.
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