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cobra1951 got a reaction from Elijah in La Couronne by EJ_L - FINISHED - Corel - 1:100 - 1637 Version
Very nice EJ . After all that fine delicate work do not knock it off
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cobra1951 got a reaction from Seventynet in Phantom by Elijah - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:96 - New York Pilot Boat
Those little items make such a difference, looks great
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cobra1951 reacted to donrobinson in Phantom by Elijah - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:96 - New York Pilot Boat
Looks good Elijah, it is coming together real fine.
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cobra1951 reacted to Elijah in Phantom by Elijah - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:96 - New York Pilot Boat
The aft deck is finished. All I had to do was add the navigation lights and pumps. Next is the fore deck, which the most complicated part will probably be the companionway. I have experience making one, so I doubt this one will take longer. The fore deck is a lot less crowded, so I don't think it will take long. I have already jinxed myself ! Anyway, more later. Here are the pictures.
Until next time!
P.s. I noticed it looks like there is a splotch of ca on the cap rail next to the belaying pin. I checked, and it is only a shadow. That had me worried !
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cobra1951 reacted to EJ_L in La Couronne by EJ_L - FINISHED - Corel - 1:100 - 1637 Version
The bowsprit rigging is an interesting rigging system. I'm still learning my way through it all in trying to decipher how the lines are attached to each other and where they g plus how they get there. I think I have most of them figured out now but there are still a few unknowns. I was wanting to put more of the blocks on the bowsprit but soon realized that a lot of them need to wait on the forestays to be rigged. Looking at the print there are maybe three more that I could go ahead and place and I will probably do that in the next build session or two.
One of the most confusing parts is trying to figure out if some of the rigging is on both sides or just one. There are a few lines that appear to only be on one side of the bowsprit but I cannot find where it's counterpart is on the other side. Fortunately for me the rigging on the Vasa is very similar to Couronne's and as there are many fine builds of that vessel and some excellent pictures taken of their rigging I can combine that with what I'm reading in different books to get my answers. Just a slow process but it is worth it.
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cobra1951 reacted to donrobinson in La Couronne by EJ_L - FINISHED - Corel - 1:100 - 1637 Version
Looking good E.J., I see you are leaving the rest of the bowsprit rigging until later( chocks, blocks etc.). I'm really interested to see how the bowsprit mast is rigged to everything else.
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cobra1951 reacted to Robin Lous in La Couronne by EJ_L - FINISHED - Corel - 1:100 - 1637 Version
Neat! I'll pay good attention to what you do with the masts and rigging, because I need to learn about that sooner or later. Specially with my future Duyfken build in mind.
Btw....I really like that shade of blue you used.
Robin
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cobra1951 reacted to EJ_L in La Couronne by EJ_L - FINISHED - Corel - 1:100 - 1637 Version
Bowsprit and bowsprit topmast is installed. La Couronne has now reached her total length of 32". There is still a lot of rigging to be done on here but until I get the foremast built the rest has to wait. So that brings me to the foremast which as you can see in some of the pictures, I have started to shape. It is nice to be building upward now as well as a different type of construction. I do think though with rigging I spend probably more time trying to identify what goes where and what do I need to make sure I have attached to make it happen. Just tracing and translating the rigging from the plans to the model is a task in and of itself and then researching exactly how those lines run through blocks, sheaves or tie off at their start and end points is a huge undertaking. Just in the couple of hours I have worked tonight I have spent maybe thirty minutes actually building and the rest was reading. I'm not complaining at all and in fact I love it! To me the research and learning is a large chunk of the fun of this hobby.
Ok, that is enough talk for tonight. I will let you get to what you actually came here to see, the pictures!
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cobra1951 reacted to dgbot in Greek Bireme by Robin Lous - FINISHED - Dusek - Scale 1:72 - First wooden ship build
Weel done Robin. I remember making several small partsyears ago and was able to get a hunk of apple. The stuff worked great. Nice close grain and no splitting or cracking.
David B
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cobra1951 reacted to cog in Greek Bireme by Robin Lous - FINISHED - Dusek - Scale 1:72 - First wooden ship build
You're making bucket seats!!! Guys, the captain wants to do some waterskiing, double tempo. Those seats almost look comfi, Robin. Nice work!
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cobra1951 reacted to Nirvana in Vasa by puckotred - DeAgostini - Scale 1:65
Pucko,
I guess you have to find another ship to work on in between the issues. Looking forward to seeing more of this Vasa.
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cobra1951 got a reaction from puckotred in Vasa by puckotred - DeAgostini - Scale 1:65
Nice presents
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cobra1951 reacted to puckotred in Vasa by puckotred - DeAgostini - Scale 1:65
At last the October parts have arrived!
This is what I got:
Stern parts and support for the dummy barrels...
Only 3 decorations this time, The only instructions are for the little statue. The ring I have done earlier But the frame for the cherubs will have to wait until later when DeAgostini will give instructions.
Not much for €25. Guess there is about 2,5 to 3 hours of fun here, including time for the glue to dry!
I'll be back!
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cobra1951 reacted to EJ_L in Greek Bireme by Robin Lous - FINISHED - Dusek - Scale 1:72 - First wooden ship build
Didn't you see the memo about a 10 seat a day minimum!
Seriously, those seats look great! I know what that is like doing a very tiny, highly detailed part and then having to repeat the process many many time. It does indeed hurt the eyes and can quickly become tiresome. The results are worth it and those seats are going to look fantastic when you get them all made.
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cobra1951 got a reaction from Torbogdan in Greek Bireme by Robin Lous - FINISHED - Dusek - Scale 1:72 - First wooden ship build
Exactly what I was thinking :)
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cobra1951 got a reaction from Omega1234 in Phantom by Elijah - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:96 - New York Pilot Boat
Very nice
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cobra1951 got a reaction from Elijah in HMB Endeavour by cobra1951 - OcCre - 1:54
Thanks John
Scouse mmm now that gives me an idea
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cobra1951 reacted to Elijah in Phantom by Elijah - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:96 - New York Pilot Boat
Most of the parts are simple and only need a little work before installation. They don't take much time, but I think I just might be in a little bit of a hurry. Don't worry! I will slow down !
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cobra1951 reacted to Sjors in Phantom by Elijah - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:96 - New York Pilot Boat
Are you in a hurry ?
But well done so far !
Sjors
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cobra1951 reacted to EJ_L in Phantom by Elijah - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:96 - New York Pilot Boat
Nice work on all those pieces. Looks better and better with every update.
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cobra1951 got a reaction from Torbogdan in Phantom by Elijah - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:96 - New York Pilot Boat
Very nice
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cobra1951 got a reaction from canoe21 in HMB Endeavour by cobra1951 - OcCre - 1:54
Hi Dave
Yes I there is room for the rudder etc. I think the construction of yours and mine will be different as they are from different manufacturers. Mine called for two strengthening pieces to be fitted either side of the keel at the stern end. Then they tell you to file out the space in between the strengtheners. I did it differently be cutting the piece out of the keel then fitting the strengtheners with the appropriate gap in between them. Awkward as most of the stern is built before it's mentioned.
You can just see the slot in between the two center strengthening pieces in the center of where the transom will be
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