Landlubber Mike
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Landlubber Mike reacted to ianmajor in Quality of Corel kits?
Mike,
Some of the references that I used are in my 4th posting in the Unicorn log.
I hope you start a log on your Unicorn soon. I would be interested in seeing some photos of the transom, gun carriage and other components before construction starts.
The only paint on my ship is around the metal/plastic moldings so I can't comment on paint schemes. However if you look at Peter Visser's Unicorn in the gallery (link further back up this thread) you will see an example of a model that has been painted. I am sure if you do start a log Peter will look in and offer advice (he is very helpful and supportive).
There was another Unicorn build log which was lost with MSW 1.0 from which I have a few photos. I would like to credit the builder but unfortunately I don't know his name or if he is still a member. His log showed construction of the hull. (If you recognize the build as yours, perhaps we can prevail upon you to publish other photos of the build. ) This example was painted around the deck areas but mainly used the natural colour of the supplied woods externally.
Here are some photos taken from that log.
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Landlubber Mike reacted to ianmajor in Quality of Corel kits?
Oh dear.
Oh well here is more then. The model in the photo is very well executed and looks a real treat. I notice the date of 1762 on the plate!
I have compared its rigging with the Corel instructions and it appears that it is as per the instructions. There appear to be some very basic additional running rigging to fit the sails. I don't think the mizzen mast would have had the lower (square) sail. This model is certainly good for a guideline if you go down the "sail" route.
The thing that spoils it for me are the dreadful Corel flags.
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Landlubber Mike got a reaction from ZyXuz in Quality of Corel kits?
So this thread has turned into a compilation of resources for the Corel Unicorn Here is another Unicorn I found, which looks very much like the Corel kit. The builder added sails too:
http://www.historic-marine.com/english/our_modeles3.php
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Landlubber Mike got a reaction from ianmajor in Quality of Corel kits?
Ian - not sure if you have a used book online vendor, but I've managed to track down a number of used books for reference for relatively low cost. In the US, for example, we have Abebooks.com, which functions similarly to a consortium of used book dealers that post their books for sale in a common forum.
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Landlubber Mike reacted to ianmajor in Quality of Corel kits?
Mike,
Nice idea. The running rigging as per the Corel instructions does not include the parts to handle the sails. Peter rigged his Unicorn using info from Lennarth Petersson's book "Rigging Period Ship Models" which gives a better basis to fit sails. I was going to get the Lees book for rigging, but the price tag frightened me.
If you do fit sails it will look very impressive.
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Landlubber Mike got a reaction from ZyXuz in Quality of Corel kits?
Thanks Zyxuz. Nice models on your blog by the way
The quality of the kit components seems very good - almost unfortunate as I may end up replacing the kit wood with stuff from Hobbymill or the Lumberyard. The fittings are very good, except, in my opinion, the stern gallery tops and bottoms. I might end up scratching those components as well as the stern area generally.
Not sure if folks know about this, but I saw that Cornwall Model Boats sells individual Corel fittings. For my Unicorn build, I'm thinking of buying an extra pair of port holes (to move from 4 to 5 pairs), as well as some decorative strip molding should I go for scratching the stern galleries and transom. I might also get an extra figurehead, to see whether I want to paint it a "wood" color or a white painted look.
http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/corel_fttings.html
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Landlubber Mike reacted to BRiddoch in USS Constitution by BRiddoch - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76
I still have the bottom of the keel and the edges of the stem and stern to copper. Should take about an hour. Oh yeah...I will do the rudder now so it will patina evenly.
Bob R.
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Landlubber Mike reacted to Gaetan Bordeleau in Sherline mills
Here are books about machining and turning.
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Landlubber Mike reacted to WackoWolf in Sherline mills
MOHO the Sherline is way better for the money. Also you can get more add ons for the Sherline, also you can get them from other stores. But this is just my option. Its like a saw or thickness sander from Jim B., you can not beat them.
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Landlubber Mike reacted to Ferit in Frigate Berlin by Ferit KUTLU - Corel - 1/40 - 1674
Main mast...
Main topsail...
Main topmast...
Some blocks...
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Landlubber Mike reacted to NAZGÛL in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
Thanks for the support. The construction will become a little weaker, but its no biggie really.
The one who did it is a builder himself, (started really early). He knows how it feels, so he felt really sorry without me having the time to say anything. Im the one to blame and its not his fault at all. IIm happy we have the same interest and when involving him its my responsibility what happens.
/Matti
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Landlubber Mike reacted to NAZGÛL in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
The damaged parts are glued and in press, Hopefully I can make the parts a little stronger when I come to the bow construction. The finished result will be fragile no matter what so it will probably work out allright.
Jan, yeah. I follow your build also and you are right.
About risks: We just got this little cuty, and she allready has her eyes on my ship...
/Matti
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Landlubber Mike reacted to twintrow in Harbor Freight Workbench
Mike don't forget the old "standbys". A blank door on two or three hand made saw horses works well for a working surface.
If you are near one or two of the big box DYI centers they sell damaged doors, or ones pre-drilled (in error) pretty cheap. Also used furniture stores (like Goodwill) sometimes have desks that will work well in a pinch.
And there are the Habitat for Humanity stores where they sell used doors too.My Dad always said "build it, find it, or get it from scrap, don't buy it new."
He meant when building around the house of course.
Tom
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Landlubber Mike reacted to Gaetan Bordeleau in Harbor Freight Workbench
This workbench is suppose to be used when assembling furniture.
For model ship construction I would prefer something like a Watchmaker's Bench where a lot of storage for small parts is available.
Here is as an example a small project to make one.
http://www.custommade.com/custom/watchmakers-bench/37076/
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Landlubber Mike reacted to NAZGÛL in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
Got time to mount the first gallery pieces. Their shape is quite good out of the box and after some trimming and shaping Im happy with the result. The pre paintjob will make it easyer when more pieces is in place. I decided to go slightly brighter in the red color, so I repainted the lower area of the stern.
I also started to shape the wales and look forward to putting them on.
Matti
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Landlubber Mike reacted to chris watton in Newsworthy updates from Chris Watton
Thank you, guys. A snow! hmm. I am thinking of revisiting the Cruizer Class but at 48th scale at some point.
I think anything other than a USS Constitution won't sell that well (outside the US, that is ), and that subject is well covered - although I don't think there are any large scale versions...
The problem with HMS Anson is that it's a raze, and doesn't have the classic frigate lines - plus it has a poop...
I like the names of:
Apollo/Euryalus Class - 1798 (36 guns)
Boadicea Class - 1795 (38 guns)
Artois/Apollo Class - 1793 (38 guns)
Leda Class - 1794 ( 3 8guns)
Arethusa Class - 1778 (38 guns)
Something like that...
(I did once suggest the Indefatigable - but Sergio, my boss, couldn't even pronounce it.. lol)
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Landlubber Mike reacted to chris watton in Newsworthy updates from Chris Watton
I have decided that I want to develop a super detail heavy frigate next - haven't done one since my first PoB design, Diana. (Have done Surprise, but that doesn't count, too small)
Any suggestions?
(would prefer one without solid front bulwarks - they just look nicer and more interesting...)
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Landlubber Mike reacted to lb0190 in George W Washburn 1890 by lb0190 - Dumas - 1/48 - Tugboat
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Landlubber Mike reacted to lb0190 in George W Washburn 1890 by lb0190 - Dumas - 1/48 - Tugboat
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Landlubber Mike reacted to augie in HMS Agamemnon by mobbsie - FINISHED - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1/64
Never in the history of mankind has one man brought so much pleasure to so many others.
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Landlubber Mike got a reaction from mobbsie in HMS Agamemnon by mobbsie - FINISHED - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1/64
Wow, beautiful work Mobbsie! I still can't believe how you can work so quickly yet with such incredible results
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Landlubber Mike reacted to Salty Sea Dog in Charles W Morgan Whaleboat by Salty Sea Dog - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:25 - POF - first wooden boat build - SMALL
Thanks David and Carl!
The weather has been pretty nice lately and I've been out riding my motorcycle. But I have made a little progress with the boat. The steering oar brace was fitted with chafe mats and a 'leather' wrapped strop. The mats were made by wrapping sewing thread around the wood and the strop was made from cloth insulated wire that was stained and shellacked to give a leather look. The strop was terminated with a figure 8 stopper knot. The super macro shots are kind of cruel! (so don't click to enlarge the pics, OK?!! ) guess I need to try to get some of the fuzz off.
Some leather was scraped really thin and used to line the clumsy cleat in the thigh board.
Best wishes,
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Landlubber Mike got a reaction from Mirabell61 in Badger by Landlubber Mike - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 - Brig
I've been missing in action the past few months as my wife had twins at the end of March. It's been a bit hectic to put it mildly, so I haven't had time to hit the shipyard recently. Thankfully the girls are almost three months now and sleeping better, so I'm gearing up to get back to work on the Badger.
Here are some pictures of where I left off earlier this year. Most of the standing rigging is done, and I'm about to start on adding furled sails. I'm hoping to finish it before the end of the year as I now have the Corel Unicorn and the Amati Pegasus on my shelf. Between kids and honey-do's, and of course being a complete novice, the build has taken me four and a half years.
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Landlubber Mike got a reaction from JayCub in Badger by Landlubber Mike - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 - Brig
First planking:
Second planking:
Deck Planking:
Post-planking details:
Cannons Rigged:
Additional details on hull and deck:
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Landlubber Mike reacted to Ulises Victoria in HMS Surprise
I bought the AL 1/48 Surprise and was surprised (pun intended) at the quality of the plans and instructions. Full 1/1 scale drawings and plans in full color. The thick instruction booklet is filled with several color photos in each and every page. I started doubting this was an AL kit, after building the Bounty and Endeavour. Only one negative thing I have to comment this far... the figurehead is hideous.
I have not started building this monster and I may not do it soon due to its size: 1.33 mts., so I can not comment very deep on it, but what I have seen in the open box, pleases my eye.
I read somewhere that AL has now a new line of products, much better than the previous. The Surprise might be one of those.
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