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MEDDO got a reaction from Nirvana in English Pinnace by Tigersteve - FINISHED - Model Shipways
I think I'll follow along if you don't mind. I'd be interested in seeing your thoughts on this versus the longboat. Eventually I want to build both of these and I'm not sure which one to go for first.
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MEDDO reacted to Tigersteve in English Pinnace by Tigersteve - FINISHED - Model Shipways
After completing the English Longboat, this build of the English Pinnace seems like the next logical project for me. I placed an order with Wood Project Source for some hard maple. This order covers the planking and various other aspects of the build. The laser cut parts from the kit will be used, of course. I'm very curious how it is to work with hard maple.
A photo of the plans, practicum, and my planking fan is included for your enjoyment while I procrastinate on creating a building board for this project. Welcome!
Steve
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MEDDO got a reaction from CaptainSteve in US Brig Syren by Gahm - Model Shipways
Looks great. It's wonderful to see what a skilled modeler can do with a great kit.
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MEDDO got a reaction from Tigersteve in Halifax 1768 by MEDDO - FINISHED - Lauck Street Shipyard - 1/4" scale
Thanks B.E. And thanks everyone for the likes.
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MEDDO got a reaction from WackoWolf in Model Shipways Kits for sale
I sold 2 kits to Model Expo and received what I thought was a great price for them. I probably could of gotten more for them if I had put in a bunch more effort but it was the easy option. Very satisfied customer.
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MEDDO got a reaction from Gahm in US Brig Syren by Gahm - Model Shipways
Looks great. It's wonderful to see what a skilled modeler can do with a great kit.
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MEDDO reacted to robnbill in Brig Eagle by robnbill - 1:48
Thanks all. Elijah, the sheaves in the masts themselves were used to raise the mast sections up to where they were mounted. Each mast section had to fit through the cross tree of the mast below. It is a really neat process how they rigged the ships with out needing cranes to do it.
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MEDDO got a reaction from Nirvana in US Brig Syren by Gahm - Model Shipways
Looks great. It's wonderful to see what a skilled modeler can do with a great kit.
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MEDDO reacted to Gahm in US Brig Syren by Gahm - Model Shipways
Gun rigging continued . . . 7 down and 11 to go .
I am proceeding with the gun rigging in steps of 4 guns each to keep things interesting. Starting from the stern of the model it also allows to permanently mount all the deck furniture which will no longer be impacted by the rigging of the carronades, e.g. at the current stage the steering wheel with tackles, binnacle, and capstan (image 1). Image 2 shows the rigging of the steering tackles. I chose the method where both sides are rigged and the 2 ends of the rope combined underneath the steering wheel drum (see images 2 and 3). And to answer the obvious question of how these guns could be operated in such a confined space: in case of operation the tackles for the steering wheel were unhooked and the rudder operated via the tiller without wheel. That is also the reason for the shape of the tiller which has the length and the round end typical for direct manual operation. Image 4 shows some little add-ons to my Syren serving machine. It allows seizing very small eyes but also shows the potential for other simple modifications which will come in handy when I move into the rigging phase of my model. Images 5 and 6 are some additional views of the current state of the model.
Thomas
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MEDDO reacted to Blue Ensign in Halifax 1768 by MEDDO - FINISHED - Lauck Street Shipyard - 1/4" scale
Looking splendid in those two update photo's on the previous page Michael, would make a fine display model even as she is.
B.E.
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MEDDO reacted to KennyH78 in Raleigh 1777 by KennyH78 - Scale 1:96 - Continental Frigate - Hahn Plans
Thanks for all the likes.
Greg, I am going to build a cradle to display the model.
And now for the update. All of the square frames are installed. She is starting to look like a ship. This week I will work on cutting out all of the half frames and cant and hawse timbers. I also need to figure out the best way to make the transom timbers as well.
Anyways, here are the pictures.
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MEDDO got a reaction from piter56 in Halifax 1768 by MEDDO - FINISHED - Lauck Street Shipyard - 1/4" scale
Small update. Finished the bits so next up is the rudder.
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MEDDO got a reaction from piter56 in Halifax 1768 by MEDDO - FINISHED - Lauck Street Shipyard - 1/4" scale
So I have been away for a while. My practice went through a massive expansion/contraction/expansion etc etc. Ended up working way too much. I also got somewhat distracted for the last few months building a kayak. I am finishing that up and am cleaning up the shipyard so I can start working again. Here is a picture of where I am now.
I like the new site design and wanted to see if I remembered how to get pictures uploaded etc.
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MEDDO got a reaction from Martin W in HMS Pegasus by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Amati/Victory Models - 1:64 scale
Truly an example of kit-bashing at its finest.
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MEDDO got a reaction from hexnut in Halifax 1768 by MEDDO - FINISHED - Lauck Street Shipyard - 1/4" scale
Very first attempt at silver soldering. seemed to do ok. Its a little tilted but it seems strong.
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MEDDO got a reaction from Tigersteve in Halifax 1768 by MEDDO - FINISHED - Lauck Street Shipyard - 1/4" scale
Very first attempt at silver soldering. seemed to do ok. Its a little tilted but it seems strong.
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MEDDO got a reaction from hexnut in Halifax 1768 by MEDDO - FINISHED - Lauck Street Shipyard - 1/4" scale
After a bunch of shaping and cutting away, I am able to temporarily get the rudder in. Next up is making the gudgeon and pintles. Which include soldering and blackening.... Yikes, will be my first time doing both.
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MEDDO got a reaction from hexnut in Halifax 1768 by MEDDO - FINISHED - Lauck Street Shipyard - 1/4" scale
Rudder time... As usual in this kit it is built up in layers.
With a bit of sanding and glue... (tiller is probably upside down in picture...)
Now we come to a problem. The itty bitty little tiny space on the ship where this big fat rudder is supposed to fit into. Obviously gotta work a bit of shaping on the top half of the rudder and the "rudder hole" (I am sure there is a nautical term for this area).
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MEDDO got a reaction from DocBlake in Halifax 1768 by MEDDO - FINISHED - Lauck Street Shipyard - 1/4" scale
Very first attempt at silver soldering. seemed to do ok. Its a little tilted but it seems strong.
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MEDDO got a reaction from DocBlake in Halifax 1768 by MEDDO - FINISHED - Lauck Street Shipyard - 1/4" scale
After a bunch of shaping and cutting away, I am able to temporarily get the rudder in. Next up is making the gudgeon and pintles. Which include soldering and blackening.... Yikes, will be my first time doing both.
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MEDDO got a reaction from Canute in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:48 Scale
Very nice pumps.
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MEDDO got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Halifax 1768 by MEDDO - FINISHED - Lauck Street Shipyard - 1/4" scale
After a bunch of shaping and cutting away, I am able to temporarily get the rudder in. Next up is making the gudgeon and pintles. Which include soldering and blackening.... Yikes, will be my first time doing both.
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MEDDO got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Halifax 1768 by MEDDO - FINISHED - Lauck Street Shipyard - 1/4" scale
Rudder time... As usual in this kit it is built up in layers.
With a bit of sanding and glue... (tiller is probably upside down in picture...)
Now we come to a problem. The itty bitty little tiny space on the ship where this big fat rudder is supposed to fit into. Obviously gotta work a bit of shaping on the top half of the rudder and the "rudder hole" (I am sure there is a nautical term for this area).
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MEDDO got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in HMS Pegasus by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Amati/Victory Models - 1:64 scale
Truly an example of kit-bashing at its finest.
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