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Blue Ensign
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I'm with the others JP I think you've made an excellent job of the planking and you should be well pleased with it. I look forward to further developments. Cheers, B.E. -
I have seen the pin rails mounted slightly higher, level with the top of the gunports. However, your rails look good Jason and I would go with that position. Cheers, Maurice
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That's a great series of photos Bob, invaluable as a reference work for us lesser mortals playing with pob construction kits. Your Swan is a thing of beauty. Regards, B.E.
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Hi Ferit, like Michael (md1400cs) I was alerted to your build when you posted on my Pegasus. I could almost echo word for word what Michael said, your modifications are of a very high standard. I love the way you have replicated the quite complicated sheer lines on the hull and the magnificent single planking job, no second chances there. I see you refer to yourself as ‘rookie’, if that be the case I think you have a natural talent for ship modelling. Great work on the headrails, beautiful flowing lines, a build to watch I think. Regards, B.E.
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I have this model (unmasted) lying in ordinary, and quietly decaying in the attic for years. I had intentions of modifying the stern and headworks which badly let down the model but the basic hull form is good. Re-working these areas would much improve matters, but would involve some serious scratching. The stick on windows and garish decoration is tacky, but you get a lot of basic boat for your money. I wasn't impressed by the plastic ships boats. B.E.
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Hi Augie, I like what you've done with the standing rigging, I like what you've done with the yards, I like what you've done on the deck detail as per your last photo, I guess I'm just a fan of your build Augie Well done. B.E.
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Beautiful precise work Alex, I'm with the others, mistake or not it looks good to my eye, and who's to really say after 500 years. Regards, B.E.
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Jason, there are different methods of determining the size of anchor cables depending on who you read. Lees (Masting and Rigging) gives the proportion 0.62 of the diameter of the maimmast. Lavery (Arming and Fitting) makes reference to a 17th century basis of 1/2" of circumference for each foot of the ships beam at midships. Snake had a beam of 30' 6" equating to 15.25" circ. = 1.9mm diameter at scale. In respect of Pegasus with a narrower beam of 26' 10" on this basis the cable would work out at 13.4" circ = to 1.69mm diameter. Using the Lees basis of 0.62 of the mainmast diameter (18⅜”) the cable would work out at 11.39" circ = to 1.43mm diameter. On your photo the smaller 2mm cable looks more appropriate and does tie in with the beam calculation result. Cheers, B.E.
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A fine looking model Alistair, with great detail, bodes very well for your forthcoming Fly build. Cheers, B.E.
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I don't know whether they have been misnamed Jason, ships often have both. A pair of fenders, just forward of the side steps, and a separate chesstree with the sheave, located further forward along the hull to take the Main Tack. Check before you do anything drastic. Cheers, B.E.
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I think you've nailed the artwork Timmo, well done. Regards, B.E.
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Nice work on the ships wheel Evan, and the replacement stove cowl looks good, if a little tall in relation to the crew figure, to my eye. what scale height does it work out to? If I remember correctly those Revell crew figures work at at around a scale 5' 6" which would make it 7 or 8 feet high. Will be interesting to see how it looks in place on the deck. Cheers, M.
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Nice work on the capping rails Jason, and your replacement fenders look better. I notice the kit part has a 'sheave' hole in it, is this supposed to be a chesstree rather than a fender? they are similar in form. Your broadside is looking very smart in the close-up photos. Regards, B.E.
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What beautiful lines you have created with Alfred, Gary, a wonderful example of the shipwrights art. Regards, B.E.
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It gives me great pleasure each time I see your latest update Doris, those crowns are a much nicer version. Regards, B.E.
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Copper for HMS Fly
Blue Ensign replied to markjay's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
Hi Mark, Amati sell the copper sets as an aftemarket item. Here's a link to a UK Supplier, The Model Dockyard. http://www.model-dockyard.com/acatalog/amati-Copper_Hull_Plates.html They're showing nil stock at present but you may be able to get a delivery date from them. The Model Dockyard are a reliable UK supplier. Regards, B.E. -
That looks excellent Timmo, got a good period feel to it, and so much more satisfaction knowing you've done it yourself. Well done. Cheers, B.E.
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Even more impressive with the close-up shots Bob, wonderful detailing. B.E.
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A nice little improvement made there Peter, and much better seated on the step. Regards, B.E.
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Love those head shots of your Victory Gil, your rigging is a thing of beauty. You commented a while back about the thought of a press ganged farmer sent up the rigging. I think this is mainly the stuff of Hollywood, your farmer would be a waister until he proved himself, hauling, scrubbing, and any number of routine tasks requiring muscle. The topmen were in the premier league of the ships company, generally younger, fitter, and more agile, and with a good head for heights. No good sending an unskilled landsman aloft to do a critical task if he's likely to freeze or fall off. i believe in the Nelson era there was at least one Woman who attained the prestigious role of Captain of the Foretop, she was of course disguised as a man. Regards, B.E.
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X-Y Attachment for Dremel
Blue Ensign replied to Martin W's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
I'm late to this party, and what I don't know about using a milling machine would run to a small book. However, I am thrilled to bits with my new little Proxxon MF70 Miller and for most purposes it has made my wobbly old drill stand redundant. I did buy the separate beautifully engineered vice to fit on the table as can be seen in the photo posted by JP, and I have decided to get the dividing head also. Cheers, B.E. -
That is very neat work Robert, fine shaping to the standards. Cheers, B.E.
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A beautiful build Bob finely executed, that has helped me along the way. I was struggling to work out the stopper bolt positions on the Upper deck and your deck photos sorted it for me. I wish now I had gone the extra mile and fitted the anchor stock planking on the Upper deck as you so effectively have done. Thanks for re-posting. Regards, B.E.
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Hi Grant, your kind comments on my build alerted me to your own log. This is a very fine Victory build, I very much likes the look of her. Salutations to a fellow 'basher' Regards, B.E.
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Hi Timmo, When I was trying to decide on the background shade for the decoration on Pegasus I trialled Admiralty Yellow Ochre, Humbrol Pale Yellow(81), and Humbrol Linen.(74) I discounted Linen as being too bright and pale, the Yellow ochre looked ok, but by a nose I think the Humbrol Pale yellow looked best against the blue ground. Left - Yellow Ochre; Centre – Humbrol Pale Yellow 81; Right – Humbrol Linen.74 It has a slightly sulphury tone to it and seems to look more like a painted frieze than the stronger yellow ochre which stands out more. Once I had fixed the decoration I used artists oils over the base coat to create highlights and shadows to bring out the relief. Hope this helps. Cheers, B.E.
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