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Great deck planking job Ray, I wish had gone the extra mile on Pegasus with the top and butt. B.E.- 536 replies
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Nice planking work Vitus, well done Cheers, B.E.
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Impressive looking boats Richard, I left the larger one off my build because I couldn't for the life of me see how they could manhandle it on and off of Pickle between the rigging. they look good insitu tho' B.E.
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I don't think we can have enough photos of your sweet little cutter Kester, they're a pleasure to look at. Good narrative of your build as well. B.E.
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She looks beautiful Chris, wonderful effort. B.E.
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Such a wonderfully attractive model IIhan, your skill and attention to detail shine through. A pleasure to see. B.E.
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Nice work on the blocks Grant, I envy your dedication and skill; for me all I can say is thank God for Chuck B.E.
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Hi Mark. I find it easier to appreciate your work by downloading the pics, rotating them to the right way up, and enlarging; I have to say she looks impressive, well done. I wish you success in your ebony trials, having the natural contrasts of different timbers is one of the beauties of such models. Regards, B.E.
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This is my wire supplier. http://www.wires.co.uk/acatalog/cu_bare.html B.E.
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For me it comes down to scale and authenticity. For small scales 1:150 I have used brass etched eyelets for the Stirrups and line for the horses, although fine wire would do just as well. For larger scales I prefer to use stiffened line for the stirrups and line also for the horses. I have just reviewed my method of footrope rigging on my Pegasus build (1:64 scale) which may be of some interest to you. Starting on p28 here's the link. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/332-hms-pegasus-by-blue-ensign-victory-models-enhancing-the-kit-a-build-log-of-sorts/page-28 B.E.
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Like the pics hamilton, she's looking very good; Nice bit of scratch building, an achievement at only 1:100 scale. Cheers, B.E.
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Very nice detail work Michael, I can imagine a great sense of satisfaction having working rigging. Regards, B.E.
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HMS Royal William by kay
Blue Ensign replied to kay's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
Beautiful build Kay, of a beautiful ship, your carving and ornamentation is impressive. I look forward to further developments. Regards, B.E. -
Nice work Andy, it's interesting to see the relative look of the served lines against the non served lines. I've had a concern that they may look out of scale but from your photos they look just fine. B.E.
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Nicely done Nils, and individual nailing of the straps, I'm impressed, mine were just stuck on. B.E.
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I just love it Kester, a model with enormous appeal for me. That's a sweet looking little cutter she's carrying. Regards, B.E.
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Great effect you have achieved there Frank Regards, B.E.
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She's coming together very nicely Richard, the Bowsprit colour looks good, I didn't care much for the Walnut finish either. B.E.
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Hi Andy, I seem to have missed your last couple of rigging photos a few pages back, she looks very impressive. I also like to rig in stages from the deck up starting with the lower masts, so much easier to make a decent job of seizing the shrouds. I make the shroud pairs up off the model on a dummy masthead and then transfer them. Cheers, B.E.
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Neat job on the mast Bob, but I think you will be disappointed if you go to Plymouth to see Victory Enjoy your trip B.E.
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A great series of photos Michael, I just love the work you do. A point of curiosity about the grating, was it a 'fixed' feature on Vasa, it doesn't look like it could be taken up and seems to have quite some depth to it? Cheers, B.E.
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I'm with Dirk, your clinker planking looks splendid, and I love the colour combinations you have achieved. Regards, B.E.
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