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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Wishmaster in USF Confederacy by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - 3/16 Scale
She's back on the bench - continuing the channels and chainplates. No more guarantees when she will be completed - maybe sooner than later ?!?
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from AnobiumPunctatum in USF Confederacy by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - 3/16 Scale
She's back on the bench - continuing the channels and chainplates. No more guarantees when she will be completed - maybe sooner than later ?!?
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Dubz in USF Confederacy by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - 3/16 Scale
She's back on the bench - continuing the channels and chainplates. No more guarantees when she will be completed - maybe sooner than later ?!?
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from tlevine in USF Confederacy by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - 3/16 Scale
She's back on the bench - continuing the channels and chainplates. No more guarantees when she will be completed - maybe sooner than later ?!?
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from archjofo in USF Confederacy by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - 3/16 Scale
She's back on the bench - continuing the channels and chainplates. No more guarantees when she will be completed - maybe sooner than later ?!?
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from sche in USF Confederacy by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - 3/16 Scale
Thanks guys - Ive attached a photo of workshop B - (which will eventually be workshop A when its remodeled next year). For now I'm using this space to saw and sand the remaining parts (which aren't many) on Confederacy - to spare the office of sawdust. My Jim Saw is still safely packed away - waiting for the next project and a proper workbench !
And I have finally settled on the next project. After going back and forth between Le Commerce (built as LOrient), the 74 Gun Ship and countless others - I have settled on Le Gros Ventre - built in 1/36 scale. I am ordering the enlarged plans.
The larger scale for a fully framed build is more approachable and not too big - the hull will be approximately 45 inches. I could also potentially rig her - I have the space. I also feel metal work (which I am a complete novice) and sculptures will be a bit easier to realize at this scale. (not too mention as I age it will be easier on my eyes - LOL).
Stay tuned for more pics as I wrap up Confederacy.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Wishmaster in USF Confederacy by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - 3/16 Scale
Finger still hurts a bit a week later but my model related injury hasn't stopped me ! Finishing Confederacy by year end or bust.....
Update - the foremast channels are installed. I chose to paint Chucks nice boxwood deadeyes with Tamiya Flat Black paint. If I use paint/dye again on my next model (which Im leaning more to a "Belgian school" approach of all Pear) I will not bother with Fiebings dye - Tamiya flat black with an overcoat of Watcos Danish Oil looks as good as Fiebings with far less trouble in application.
This is may be my last build at this scale - thanks to a photo etch set from Model Expo Ive been able to realize the chainplate assemblies - soldering them this small would be a serious pain - kudos to you Rusty !
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Rustyj in USF Confederacy by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - 3/16 Scale
She's back on the bench - continuing the channels and chainplates. No more guarantees when she will be completed - maybe sooner than later ?!?
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from mtaylor in USF Confederacy by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - 3/16 Scale
She's back on the bench - continuing the channels and chainplates. No more guarantees when she will be completed - maybe sooner than later ?!?
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from albert in USF Confederacy by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - 3/16 Scale
She's back on the bench - continuing the channels and chainplates. No more guarantees when she will be completed - maybe sooner than later ?!?
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Mike Y in USF Confederacy by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - 3/16 Scale
She's back on the bench - continuing the channels and chainplates. No more guarantees when she will be completed - maybe sooner than later ?!?
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Mirabell61 in USF Confederacy by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - 3/16 Scale
Thanks guys - Ive attached a photo of workshop B - (which will eventually be workshop A when its remodeled next year). For now I'm using this space to saw and sand the remaining parts (which aren't many) on Confederacy - to spare the office of sawdust. My Jim Saw is still safely packed away - waiting for the next project and a proper workbench !
And I have finally settled on the next project. After going back and forth between Le Commerce (built as LOrient), the 74 Gun Ship and countless others - I have settled on Le Gros Ventre - built in 1/36 scale. I am ordering the enlarged plans.
The larger scale for a fully framed build is more approachable and not too big - the hull will be approximately 45 inches. I could also potentially rig her - I have the space. I also feel metal work (which I am a complete novice) and sculptures will be a bit easier to realize at this scale. (not too mention as I age it will be easier on my eyes - LOL).
Stay tuned for more pics as I wrap up Confederacy.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Captain Poison in USF Confederacy by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - 3/16 Scale
At last the Shipyard re opens (well not the permanent one). After getting estimates of building out my new workshop - I've decided to put that off until next year. We have more pressing priorities with the house.
So I made a trip to Home Depot - bought a great new tool chest that locks (which is great for child proofing) and a desk from Ikea and have set up shop in my library/office. I've also dusted her off and cleaned her up. Most of the messy parts of Confederacy are finished - all thats left is finishing the head rails, channels and deadeyes, and stump masts/anchors. I can always go saw in the garage if needed
I'm a bit stuck on the headrails - the forward most timber is proving to be a bear. So I may finish up the channels and deadeyes so I can glue all of the gunport lids (these guys get knocked around easily) and then revisit the head.
Im going on 6 years into this build as of end of November - really hoping to wrap it up this year.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Wishmaster in USF Confederacy by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - 3/16 Scale
Hey Group
I've moved into our new house - I've attached photos of my new workspace (which needs to be set up - I also have a three car garage and a large deck for workspace) and my study where I have a big wall to house a ship model (you can see the profile of the plans of the 118 Commerce de Marseille which would easily fit in this space at 1/48). Its either this ship or the 74 - funny aside - I bought a smaller Weber gas grill this past weekend - the Spirit - and I'm trading up for the Genesis because the wife said it was too small. So maybe I should go for the 118 built as the 120 L'Orient - since she says go big or go home !
Chris
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from slow2cool in USF Confederacy by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - 3/16 Scale
She's back on the bench - continuing the channels and chainplates. No more guarantees when she will be completed - maybe sooner than later ?!?
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Canute in Scratch building stern lights
You need a table saw to do it - do you have one ? Then its just a question of cutting your wood to to fit in the space occupied by the lights and then cutting some mullions/slots using your table saw. The construction is very similar to making your own gratings. Does this help ?
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from mtaylor in Scratch building stern lights
You need a table saw to do it - do you have one ? Then its just a question of cutting your wood to to fit in the space occupied by the lights and then cutting some mullions/slots using your table saw. The construction is very similar to making your own gratings. Does this help ?
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ChrisLBren reacted to Gaetan Bordeleau in Le Fleuron by Gaetan Bordeleau - FINISHED - 1:24
I just learned the 400 pages of the booklet to drive the drone as on the first picture.
The other pictures are the result of the camera on board.
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ChrisLBren reacted to Trussben in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Trussben - 1:48 - Swan-class sloop based on TFFM
Getting back to work on Pegasus may be delayed due to hull movement in its new home, the new workshop has low humidity and of course it's winter time, may have to wait until summer and hope it expands and closes the gaps.
Maybe some work of my Confederacy while I wait.
Ben
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Ferit in Wappen Von Hamburg by ChrisLBren - Corel - 1/50
This hull as is may become a decorative fixture (our interior designer for our new house loves it as is). Keep in mind all of this wood work/shelves will be painted some shade of white soon - Here's a model of how she should look like in a German museum. I keep entertaining the idea of restarting this build at some point to try to get her as close as I can to this appearance.
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ChrisLBren reacted to Gaetan Bordeleau in Le Fleuron by Gaetan Bordeleau - FINISHED - 1:24
Planking floor and walls
I wanted to show what I use when I want a white background for a medium object.
The idea is not to have a demarcation between the wall and the floor.
A sheet of coroplast 4 by 8 feet is used.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Charles W Morgan by Landlubber Mike - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - New Bedford Whaling Bark
Hey Mike - sounds like you've got an interesting approach - I would caution you on using Fiebings to dye Pear on large areas - it's fading out already on my Confederacy and Remco has been having issues with it on his build. Several thin coats of acrylic paint sanded in between is a better option.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Eddie in Charles W Morgan by Landlubber Mike - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - New Bedford Whaling Bark
Hey Mike - sounds like you've got an interesting approach - I would caution you on using Fiebings to dye Pear on large areas - it's fading out already on my Confederacy and Remco has been having issues with it on his build. Several thin coats of acrylic paint sanded in between is a better option.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Elijah in Charles W Morgan by Landlubber Mike - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - New Bedford Whaling Bark
Hey Mike - sounds like you've got an interesting approach - I would caution you on using Fiebings to dye Pear on large areas - it's fading out already on my Confederacy and Remco has been having issues with it on his build. Several thin coats of acrylic paint sanded in between is a better option.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from mtaylor in Wappen Von Hamburg by ChrisLBren - Corel - 1/50
Thanks Nigel ! I've held on to her because Ive always loved this ship and have wanted to represent a vessel as it actually appeared. So the thought of using some paints is fun - and this particular vessel lends itself to it. My plan is to mimic the scheme of the model in the German museum as closely as possible - and using some weathering techniques Ive picked up over the years. We will see - good to be back at modeling.
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