Blue Ensign

One last Speedwell photo to finish this log. It is now encased in a display designed and built by my son whose hobby is woodworking. He built it out of Sapele mahogany and I think it compliments the model beautifully.
Question - can anyone suggest a tasteful, non-intrusive method to light up the model? Whatever it is will need to rest on the acrylic top.
 

Post One Hundred and Thirty
Carronades.
The 42 pounders are nicely made with resin barrels, Pear beds, slides, and etch fittings.
They will be highly visible items on my build, without the distraction of top hamper.
 
I had already made up four carronades for the cabin area, and those seemed to take an age to assemble with the multiple stages.

3230
Assembling the remaining 14 is an endurance exercise but it helps to set up a production platform.
The iron work was chemically blackened, and the barrels treated with dark brown weathering powder after painting.
I replaced the kit breeching ring with Amati 2mm rings and added the Royal Monogram to the barrels.

3236
These are available as laser board items in different sizes from Syren. Always worth having a supply on hand.

3233
The Monograms were applied before priming and painting.

3238

3241
Three days’ work to complete the painting of guns, beds and slides.
 
My mind returned to the possibility of adding winding bars to the elevation screw.

3253
I played around using cut-down 0.6mmø pins for the screw to which tiny eyebolts are added for the winding bars.

3255

3258
I thought about representation of the threads. The smallest threaded bar I can find is M1 which at 1mm ø is too large, but at 1:64 scale such detail would be very fine, and barely seen.

3251
On balance it looks better to my eye with them than without.
 
There still remain the iron work to attach to the bed and slides before I can complete assembly.
 
Onwards,
 
B.E.
 
14/01/2024
 

Just Beautiful  Glenn, the harsh eye of the macro is testament to the quality of the your work.
 
B.E.

The key is to use bright lights to hide stuff🤣🤣. Thank you BE, much appreciated. 

Just Beautiful  Glenn, the harsh eye of the macro is testament to the quality of the your work.
 
B.E.

Wonderful build Nils, I love your choice of subjects and artistry in creating them.
You have a most interesting collection of ship models worthy of a more public display.
 
Regards,
 
B.E.

Wonderful build Nils, I love your choice of subjects and artistry in creating them.
You have a most interesting collection of ship models worthy of a more public display.
 
Regards,
 
B.E.

Post One Hundred and Thirty
Carronades.
The 42 pounders are nicely made with resin barrels, Pear beds, slides, and etch fittings.
They will be highly visible items on my build, without the distraction of top hamper.
 
I had already made up four carronades for the cabin area, and those seemed to take an age to assemble with the multiple stages.

3230
Assembling the remaining 14 is an endurance exercise but it helps to set up a production platform.
The iron work was chemically blackened, and the barrels treated with dark brown weathering powder after painting.
I replaced the kit breeching ring with Amati 2mm rings and added the Royal Monogram to the barrels.

3236
These are available as laser board items in different sizes from Syren. Always worth having a supply on hand.

3233
The Monograms were applied before priming and painting.

3238

3241
Three days’ work to complete the painting of guns, beds and slides.
 
My mind returned to the possibility of adding winding bars to the elevation screw.

3253
I played around using cut-down 0.6mmø pins for the screw to which tiny eyebolts are added for the winding bars.

3255

3258
I thought about representation of the threads. The smallest threaded bar I can find is M1 which at 1mm ø is too large, but at 1:64 scale such detail would be very fine, and barely seen.

3251
On balance it looks better to my eye with them than without.
 
There still remain the iron work to attach to the bed and slides before I can complete assembly.
 
Onwards,
 
B.E.
 
14/01/2024
 

Making some progress these past few days. More detailed post later but just one photo for a quick update on forecastle work. 

Margin and outboard Planking
 
Time for the margin planks, waterway, and outboard planking.

I started with the quarter deck. The margin planks are heat bent with my trusty travel iron (I had a brief flash back to those long months planking the hull). I elected to use one long strip and then once shaped I use the template as a pattern to cut a scarf joint midway.

I did the same with the four planks, all ¼ widths I’d ripped and run through the thickness planer, tapering the planks towards the stern per the template and using a razor saw to simulate the planking end cuts and then adding #2 pencil along the long edge for caulking. Running a single long plank with the simulated break made for a cleaner run and easier fit. (the angle of the iPhone photo makes it seam the port side planning seem wider than starboard, it isn’t).
 
I half-rounded a strip for the waterways to finish up the outboard work. This small strip adds a lot, it won’t wash away any water but it does a nice job of bridging the deck and bulwarks.
 
After sanding and 4 coats of WOP it’s done. I may WOP the beam tops late,r for now I haven’t. The q-deck was easy enough and done fairly quickly, the forecastle not so much.

The forecastle margin planks are too curved to bend a plank so they are cut from 3/64 sheet. I started with the template (template beams and actual beams were lined up for measuring, just not for this photo) then added Tamiya tape to make up any differences (really not much, but some) with my hull and transferred the outer edge to the sheet. The outer edges were then cut roughly with a #11 blade.
 
Using dividers, and a technique learned from Rusty, I drew the proper width for the inboard side. This step is done after the cut and completing sanding of the outer edge.
Once again I again did the full length and cut the scarf joint after the fitting, amazing how nice they match up that way.

My Byrnes sander does a nice job of rough sanding the outer curve smooth. The new version with the reversible direction makes it even easier. I converted my mill into a sanding table for rough sanding of the margin and forecastle planks inner curves.

The same process of starting with template, modified by tape, transferred to sheet with double sided tape, rough sanded and finally the time consuming part, final sanding by hand with sanding sticks to a tight fit.

While there are only 6 planks plus the margin plank they are all cut from sheet and sanded to custom fit, a slow process but a rewarding one with the final result.  Once again the waterway and 4 coats of WOP are added (four because that’s how many I used on the main deck so the finish and tone match up). The WOP is wiped on and off and lightly sanded between the second and third coat.

A lot of cut up templates and Tamiya tape were used to make it all work. My blue canary tape is also shown - it serves as an early warning before an elbow snags a cannon barrel. Kinda dumb, but it works.

There is a pronounced curve to these planks, while they were cut with that curve, clamping while gluing keep them that way.


The completed quarterdeck.

 

The completed forecastle.
 
On to the center planking and deck furniture. As always thank you for your comments and the likes and for stopping by.

FINISHED
 
The Laker-steamer Ergenstrasse of birthyear 1918 is now finished.
Will still have to build the glass case for it
Enjoy the pics. I shall choose out some of them and 
create a new album for these.....
 
Nils
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

I can imagine Chris, and not worth the expense given the scale.
Macros don't reflect what the eye sees at normal viewing, and this is a very minor feature.
 
The winding bars are feasible, but even these are very small, they have to fit between the eyebolts for the port tackle.
 
B.E.
 

Post One Hundred and Thirty
Carronades.
The 42 pounders are nicely made with resin barrels, Pear beds, slides, and etch fittings.
They will be highly visible items on my build, without the distraction of top hamper.
 
I had already made up four carronades for the cabin area, and those seemed to take an age to assemble with the multiple stages.

3230
Assembling the remaining 14 is an endurance exercise but it helps to set up a production platform.
The iron work was chemically blackened, and the barrels treated with dark brown weathering powder after painting.
I replaced the kit breeching ring with Amati 2mm rings and added the Royal Monogram to the barrels.

3236
These are available as laser board items in different sizes from Syren. Always worth having a supply on hand.

3233
The Monograms were applied before priming and painting.

3238

3241
Three days’ work to complete the painting of guns, beds and slides.
 
My mind returned to the possibility of adding winding bars to the elevation screw.

3253
I played around using cut-down 0.6mmø pins for the screw to which tiny eyebolts are added for the winding bars.

3255

3258
I thought about representation of the threads. The smallest threaded bar I can find is M1 which at 1mm ø is too large, but at 1:64 scale such detail would be very fine, and barely seen.

3251
On balance it looks better to my eye with them than without.
 
There still remain the iron work to attach to the bed and slides before I can complete assembly.
 
Onwards,
 
B.E.
 
14/01/2024
 

Post One Hundred and Thirty
Carronades.
The 42 pounders are nicely made with resin barrels, Pear beds, slides, and etch fittings.
They will be highly visible items on my build, without the distraction of top hamper.
 
I had already made up four carronades for the cabin area, and those seemed to take an age to assemble with the multiple stages.

3230
Assembling the remaining 14 is an endurance exercise but it helps to set up a production platform.
The iron work was chemically blackened, and the barrels treated with dark brown weathering powder after painting.
I replaced the kit breeching ring with Amati 2mm rings and added the Royal Monogram to the barrels.

3236
These are available as laser board items in different sizes from Syren. Always worth having a supply on hand.

3233
The Monograms were applied before priming and painting.

3238

3241
Three days’ work to complete the painting of guns, beds and slides.
 
My mind returned to the possibility of adding winding bars to the elevation screw.

3253
I played around using cut-down 0.6mmø pins for the screw to which tiny eyebolts are added for the winding bars.

3255

3258
I thought about representation of the threads. The smallest threaded bar I can find is M1 which at 1mm ø is too large, but at 1:64 scale such detail would be very fine, and barely seen.

3251
On balance it looks better to my eye with them than without.
 
There still remain the iron work to attach to the bed and slides before I can complete assembly.
 
Onwards,
 
B.E.
 
14/01/2024
 

Post One Hundred and Thirty
Carronades.
The 42 pounders are nicely made with resin barrels, Pear beds, slides, and etch fittings.
They will be highly visible items on my build, without the distraction of top hamper.
 
I had already made up four carronades for the cabin area, and those seemed to take an age to assemble with the multiple stages.

3230
Assembling the remaining 14 is an endurance exercise but it helps to set up a production platform.
The iron work was chemically blackened, and the barrels treated with dark brown weathering powder after painting.
I replaced the kit breeching ring with Amati 2mm rings and added the Royal Monogram to the barrels.

3236
These are available as laser board items in different sizes from Syren. Always worth having a supply on hand.

3233
The Monograms were applied before priming and painting.

3238

3241
Three days’ work to complete the painting of guns, beds and slides.
 
My mind returned to the possibility of adding winding bars to the elevation screw.

3253
I played around using cut-down 0.6mmø pins for the screw to which tiny eyebolts are added for the winding bars.

3255

3258
I thought about representation of the threads. The smallest threaded bar I can find is M1 which at 1mm ø is too large, but at 1:64 scale such detail would be very fine, and barely seen.

3251
On balance it looks better to my eye with them than without.
 
There still remain the iron work to attach to the bed and slides before I can complete assembly.
 
Onwards,
 
B.E.
 
14/01/2024
 

Post One Hundred and Thirty
Carronades.
The 42 pounders are nicely made with resin barrels, Pear beds, slides, and etch fittings.
They will be highly visible items on my build, without the distraction of top hamper.
 
I had already made up four carronades for the cabin area, and those seemed to take an age to assemble with the multiple stages.

3230
Assembling the remaining 14 is an endurance exercise but it helps to set up a production platform.
The iron work was chemically blackened, and the barrels treated with dark brown weathering powder after painting.
I replaced the kit breeching ring with Amati 2mm rings and added the Royal Monogram to the barrels.

3236
These are available as laser board items in different sizes from Syren. Always worth having a supply on hand.

3233
The Monograms were applied before priming and painting.

3238

3241
Three days’ work to complete the painting of guns, beds and slides.
 
My mind returned to the possibility of adding winding bars to the elevation screw.

3253
I played around using cut-down 0.6mmø pins for the screw to which tiny eyebolts are added for the winding bars.

3255

3258
I thought about representation of the threads. The smallest threaded bar I can find is M1 which at 1mm ø is too large, but at 1:64 scale such detail would be very fine, and barely seen.

3251
On balance it looks better to my eye with them than without.
 
There still remain the iron work to attach to the bed and slides before I can complete assembly.
 
Onwards,
 
B.E.
 
14/01/2024
 

Post One Hundred and Thirty
Carronades.
The 42 pounders are nicely made with resin barrels, Pear beds, slides, and etch fittings.
They will be highly visible items on my build, without the distraction of top hamper.
 
I had already made up four carronades for the cabin area, and those seemed to take an age to assemble with the multiple stages.

3230
Assembling the remaining 14 is an endurance exercise but it helps to set up a production platform.
The iron work was chemically blackened, and the barrels treated with dark brown weathering powder after painting.
I replaced the kit breeching ring with Amati 2mm rings and added the Royal Monogram to the barrels.

3236
These are available as laser board items in different sizes from Syren. Always worth having a supply on hand.

3233
The Monograms were applied before priming and painting.

3238

3241
Three days’ work to complete the painting of guns, beds and slides.
 
My mind returned to the possibility of adding winding bars to the elevation screw.

3253
I played around using cut-down 0.6mmø pins for the screw to which tiny eyebolts are added for the winding bars.

3255

3258
I thought about representation of the threads. The smallest threaded bar I can find is M1 which at 1mm ø is too large, but at 1:64 scale such detail would be very fine, and barely seen.

3251
On balance it looks better to my eye with them than without.
 
There still remain the iron work to attach to the bed and slides before I can complete assembly.
 
Onwards,
 
B.E.
 
14/01/2024
 

Post One Hundred and Thirty
Carronades.
The 42 pounders are nicely made with resin barrels, Pear beds, slides, and etch fittings.
They will be highly visible items on my build, without the distraction of top hamper.
 
I had already made up four carronades for the cabin area, and those seemed to take an age to assemble with the multiple stages.

3230
Assembling the remaining 14 is an endurance exercise but it helps to set up a production platform.
The iron work was chemically blackened, and the barrels treated with dark brown weathering powder after painting.
I replaced the kit breeching ring with Amati 2mm rings and added the Royal Monogram to the barrels.

3236
These are available as laser board items in different sizes from Syren. Always worth having a supply on hand.

3233
The Monograms were applied before priming and painting.

3238

3241
Three days’ work to complete the painting of guns, beds and slides.
 
My mind returned to the possibility of adding winding bars to the elevation screw.

3253
I played around using cut-down 0.6mmø pins for the screw to which tiny eyebolts are added for the winding bars.

3255

3258
I thought about representation of the threads. The smallest threaded bar I can find is M1 which at 1mm ø is too large, but at 1:64 scale such detail would be very fine, and barely seen.

3251
On balance it looks better to my eye with them than without.
 
There still remain the iron work to attach to the bed and slides before I can complete assembly.
 
Onwards,
 
B.E.
 
14/01/2024
 

Post One Hundred and Thirty
Carronades.
The 42 pounders are nicely made with resin barrels, Pear beds, slides, and etch fittings.
They will be highly visible items on my build, without the distraction of top hamper.
 
I had already made up four carronades for the cabin area, and those seemed to take an age to assemble with the multiple stages.

3230
Assembling the remaining 14 is an endurance exercise but it helps to set up a production platform.
The iron work was chemically blackened, and the barrels treated with dark brown weathering powder after painting.
I replaced the kit breeching ring with Amati 2mm rings and added the Royal Monogram to the barrels.

3236
These are available as laser board items in different sizes from Syren. Always worth having a supply on hand.

3233
The Monograms were applied before priming and painting.

3238

3241
Three days’ work to complete the painting of guns, beds and slides.
 
My mind returned to the possibility of adding winding bars to the elevation screw.

3253
I played around using cut-down 0.6mmø pins for the screw to which tiny eyebolts are added for the winding bars.

3255

3258
I thought about representation of the threads. The smallest threaded bar I can find is M1 which at 1mm ø is too large, but at 1:64 scale such detail would be very fine, and barely seen.

3251
On balance it looks better to my eye with them than without.
 
There still remain the iron work to attach to the bed and slides before I can complete assembly.
 
Onwards,
 
B.E.
 
14/01/2024
 

Post One Hundred and Thirty
Carronades.
The 42 pounders are nicely made with resin barrels, Pear beds, slides, and etch fittings.
They will be highly visible items on my build, without the distraction of top hamper.
 
I had already made up four carronades for the cabin area, and those seemed to take an age to assemble with the multiple stages.

3230
Assembling the remaining 14 is an endurance exercise but it helps to set up a production platform.
The iron work was chemically blackened, and the barrels treated with dark brown weathering powder after painting.
I replaced the kit breeching ring with Amati 2mm rings and added the Royal Monogram to the barrels.

3236
These are available as laser board items in different sizes from Syren. Always worth having a supply on hand.

3233
The Monograms were applied before priming and painting.

3238

3241
Three days’ work to complete the painting of guns, beds and slides.
 
My mind returned to the possibility of adding winding bars to the elevation screw.

3253
I played around using cut-down 0.6mmø pins for the screw to which tiny eyebolts are added for the winding bars.

3255

3258
I thought about representation of the threads. The smallest threaded bar I can find is M1 which at 1mm ø is too large, but at 1:64 scale such detail would be very fine, and barely seen.

3251
On balance it looks better to my eye with them than without.
 
There still remain the iron work to attach to the bed and slides before I can complete assembly.
 
Onwards,
 
B.E.
 
14/01/2024
 

Post One Hundred and Thirty
Carronades.
The 42 pounders are nicely made with resin barrels, Pear beds, slides, and etch fittings.
They will be highly visible items on my build, without the distraction of top hamper.
 
I had already made up four carronades for the cabin area, and those seemed to take an age to assemble with the multiple stages.

3230
Assembling the remaining 14 is an endurance exercise but it helps to set up a production platform.
The iron work was chemically blackened, and the barrels treated with dark brown weathering powder after painting.
I replaced the kit breeching ring with Amati 2mm rings and added the Royal Monogram to the barrels.

3236
These are available as laser board items in different sizes from Syren. Always worth having a supply on hand.

3233
The Monograms were applied before priming and painting.

3238

3241
Three days’ work to complete the painting of guns, beds and slides.
 
My mind returned to the possibility of adding winding bars to the elevation screw.

3253
I played around using cut-down 0.6mmø pins for the screw to which tiny eyebolts are added for the winding bars.

3255

3258
I thought about representation of the threads. The smallest threaded bar I can find is M1 which at 1mm ø is too large, but at 1:64 scale such detail would be very fine, and barely seen.

3251
On balance it looks better to my eye with them than without.
 
There still remain the iron work to attach to the bed and slides before I can complete assembly.
 
Onwards,
 
B.E.
 
14/01/2024
 

Post One Hundred and Thirty
Carronades.
The 42 pounders are nicely made with resin barrels, Pear beds, slides, and etch fittings.
They will be highly visible items on my build, without the distraction of top hamper.
 
I had already made up four carronades for the cabin area, and those seemed to take an age to assemble with the multiple stages.

3230
Assembling the remaining 14 is an endurance exercise but it helps to set up a production platform.
The iron work was chemically blackened, and the barrels treated with dark brown weathering powder after painting.
I replaced the kit breeching ring with Amati 2mm rings and added the Royal Monogram to the barrels.

3236
These are available as laser board items in different sizes from Syren. Always worth having a supply on hand.

3233
The Monograms were applied before priming and painting.

3238

3241
Three days’ work to complete the painting of guns, beds and slides.
 
My mind returned to the possibility of adding winding bars to the elevation screw.

3253
I played around using cut-down 0.6mmø pins for the screw to which tiny eyebolts are added for the winding bars.

3255

3258
I thought about representation of the threads. The smallest threaded bar I can find is M1 which at 1mm ø is too large, but at 1:64 scale such detail would be very fine, and barely seen.

3251
On balance it looks better to my eye with them than without.
 
There still remain the iron work to attach to the bed and slides before I can complete assembly.
 
Onwards,
 
B.E.
 
14/01/2024
 

Post One Hundred and Thirty
Carronades.
The 42 pounders are nicely made with resin barrels, Pear beds, slides, and etch fittings.
They will be highly visible items on my build, without the distraction of top hamper.
 
I had already made up four carronades for the cabin area, and those seemed to take an age to assemble with the multiple stages.

3230
Assembling the remaining 14 is an endurance exercise but it helps to set up a production platform.
The iron work was chemically blackened, and the barrels treated with dark brown weathering powder after painting.
I replaced the kit breeching ring with Amati 2mm rings and added the Royal Monogram to the barrels.

3236
These are available as laser board items in different sizes from Syren. Always worth having a supply on hand.

3233
The Monograms were applied before priming and painting.

3238

3241
Three days’ work to complete the painting of guns, beds and slides.
 
My mind returned to the possibility of adding winding bars to the elevation screw.

3253
I played around using cut-down 0.6mmø pins for the screw to which tiny eyebolts are added for the winding bars.

3255

3258
I thought about representation of the threads. The smallest threaded bar I can find is M1 which at 1mm ø is too large, but at 1:64 scale such detail would be very fine, and barely seen.

3251
On balance it looks better to my eye with them than without.
 
There still remain the iron work to attach to the bed and slides before I can complete assembly.
 
Onwards,
 
B.E.
 
14/01/2024
 

Post One Hundred and Thirty
Carronades.
The 42 pounders are nicely made with resin barrels, Pear beds, slides, and etch fittings.
They will be highly visible items on my build, without the distraction of top hamper.
 
I had already made up four carronades for the cabin area, and those seemed to take an age to assemble with the multiple stages.

3230
Assembling the remaining 14 is an endurance exercise but it helps to set up a production platform.
The iron work was chemically blackened, and the barrels treated with dark brown weathering powder after painting.
I replaced the kit breeching ring with Amati 2mm rings and added the Royal Monogram to the barrels.

3236
These are available as laser board items in different sizes from Syren. Always worth having a supply on hand.

3233
The Monograms were applied before priming and painting.

3238

3241
Three days’ work to complete the painting of guns, beds and slides.
 
My mind returned to the possibility of adding winding bars to the elevation screw.

3253
I played around using cut-down 0.6mmø pins for the screw to which tiny eyebolts are added for the winding bars.

3255

3258
I thought about representation of the threads. The smallest threaded bar I can find is M1 which at 1mm ø is too large, but at 1:64 scale such detail would be very fine, and barely seen.

3251
On balance it looks better to my eye with them than without.
 
There still remain the iron work to attach to the bed and slides before I can complete assembly.
 
Onwards,
 
B.E.
 
14/01/2024
 

Post One Hundred and Thirty
Carronades.
The 42 pounders are nicely made with resin barrels, Pear beds, slides, and etch fittings.
They will be highly visible items on my build, without the distraction of top hamper.
 
I had already made up four carronades for the cabin area, and those seemed to take an age to assemble with the multiple stages.

3230
Assembling the remaining 14 is an endurance exercise but it helps to set up a production platform.
The iron work was chemically blackened, and the barrels treated with dark brown weathering powder after painting.
I replaced the kit breeching ring with Amati 2mm rings and added the Royal Monogram to the barrels.

3236
These are available as laser board items in different sizes from Syren. Always worth having a supply on hand.

3233
The Monograms were applied before priming and painting.

3238

3241
Three days’ work to complete the painting of guns, beds and slides.
 
My mind returned to the possibility of adding winding bars to the elevation screw.

3253
I played around using cut-down 0.6mmø pins for the screw to which tiny eyebolts are added for the winding bars.

3255

3258
I thought about representation of the threads. The smallest threaded bar I can find is M1 which at 1mm ø is too large, but at 1:64 scale such detail would be very fine, and barely seen.

3251
On balance it looks better to my eye with them than without.
 
There still remain the iron work to attach to the bed and slides before I can complete assembly.
 
Onwards,
 
B.E.
 
14/01/2024