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Blue Ensign
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Love that last series of deck shots Jason, she's looking mighty fine B,E, -
Hello Pawel, i wish you luck with your new project. As far as coppering is concerned it is of course largely down to personal choice, but Pandora was first coppered in May 1779 and was re- sheathed in1789, presumably before her mission to recover the Bounty Mutineeers. Treenails are a tricky one, they would be very small indeed at 1:85 scale, in fact they are barely visible at 1:1 scale, but again it is a matter of choice whether to go down that route. Personally I wouldn't bother at scales less than 1:48. I don't know if you can get it but the AotS series book The 24 gun Frigate Pandora by John McKay and Ron Coleman, originally published by Conway maritime Press, may be of help to you. (ISBN 0 85177 894 1) B.E.
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That's impressive work, getting the subtle curves and fineness of the head rails is difficult at any scale and using timber, even flexible beech, at 1:100 scale is a severe test. I would certainly have approached the job with a fair degree of trepidation, and probably cheated looking at styrene strip as a substitute if the finished job were to be painted. On my Pegasus build I used lining strip as masking to create the blue panels on the head timbers. Cheers, B.E.
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Model rigging protocols on bare yards
Blue Ensign replied to Roandad's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
I think it is rather optional and down to personal preference. In practice probably much of the running rigging was taken down with the sails but my preference and approach is to include Bunt and Leech lines, and Bowlines on bare stick models. The Bunt and leech lines are knotted and pulled up to the yard blocks before feeding thro' the lead blocks and to the deck. The Bowlines I attach by their bridles to the yards. B.E. -
Hi Aldo, I've been looking in on your Triton build although perhaps not fully understanding all the finer technical adjustments you have sought to make. Now I can see the lower hull planked I can appreciate the hard work you have put in to achieve the very nice lines. Well done M
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Looks good Timmo, and it does make the carved work stand out, like the wood colouring. Cheers, B.E.
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Impressive work Matti, particularly as it is your first pob build, and a bb kit to boot, not the easiest kits, I know - I built Norske Love. You have created a fine log for the build of Vasa, and I love your colour toning, another great build I now have to follow to the detriment of geting on with my own stuff. Cheers, B.E.
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Glad you like it Jason, your comments are much appreciated. I see your avatar is of Olympia a kit I have in waiting. Had a peek at your builds and will return to savour them. Thank you for the f/b link - I have been gathering info on her for some time in anticipation of my build, and have added it to my f/b page. Cheers Frank, nice to hear from you again. Thanks for looking in Matti, and for your kind words, interesting build of Vasa you have there, I'm off for a closer look. Cheers Guys, B.E.
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A nice bit of scratching there hamilton, the decks are gaining interest as all the fitting are put into place. It is worth repeating this is a small ship at only 1:100 scale, not easy making convincing fittings at that size. Cheers, B.E.
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Looking good both inboard and outboard Jason, nice run of carronades along the deck. Cheers, B.E.
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She looks excellent Jason, a fine looking Syren, beautiful planking job B.E.
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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.
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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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