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Rich.F reacted to src in Enterprise by src - Constructo - 1:51 - or Lessons in Adapt Improvise and Overcome
She's growing some teeth!
The same client that kept us so busy from November through April decided they didn't like a couple of items they had us make so contracted to redo them, which meant more 10-12 hour days. Now we are done and we have no work to speak of. I should be more careful when I say I need a break!! The good thing, I have had some time the last couple of days to figure out how to mount and rig the carriages. Over the last several months I pre-frapped all my training tackle to make install easy, only to find out there is enough variation in the distance from ring bolt to ring bolt to make them mostly not fit! (Get outta my life Murphy!! )
I retied my frapping and started rigging and am pretty much satisfied with what I have. I used "Fully Framed" and "Arming and Fitting" for inspiration and direction. I had to modify things somewhat to my skill. I used half hitches to finish the frapping instead of mousing the hooks and also used a half hitch on the muzzle wrapping instead of seizing like shown in "Arming and Fitting"
They need to be trimmed and cleaned up a bit but overall not bad.
Sam
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Rich.F got a reaction from Shipyard sid in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
Hello All, Thanks for the comments and Likes, as always very much appreciated.
Well as the build continues>
I had a few problems with keeping the lines on the hull straight, ( too what i was looking for) I get paper tape form the local store. and was getting a lot of bleeding though the tape, after searching the net, I found a few references to the Tamiya tape, I found it in the local hobbies store. Can only give it a go, the results were very high, a very small bit of bleeding. Nothing to bad.
~ Not sure if at this stage to varnish with mat clear? oh far to much to think about today....
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Rich.F got a reaction from dafi in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
I could not wait to order part from CBS,
So I took a strip of walnut 0.5 x 4mm hand sanded an L shape pattern,
once glued I lightly sanded to blend in with the hull so no lip is visible, then sanded the whole strip so its not to thick.
TBH, This is what i was thinking although every ones advice was great and helpful.
Going to be clearing up work area now, then clean up the painting on the hull and toughing up where needed. I am working on the starboard side, with anything that needs adding , I have painted the door arch parts.. ...
cheers to all
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Rich.F reacted to Sjors in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
Hi Rich,
I'm using that Tamiya tape all the time !
You have different sizes of it.
When you put it on the surface, go with a finger over it and you will have no bleed paint anymore (Don't know how to say it another way )
Your work so far is just great !
Sjors
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Rich.F got a reaction from Harvey in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
Hello All, Thanks for the comments and Likes, as always very much appreciated.
Well as the build continues>
I had a few problems with keeping the lines on the hull straight, ( too what i was looking for) I get paper tape form the local store. and was getting a lot of bleeding though the tape, after searching the net, I found a few references to the Tamiya tape, I found it in the local hobbies store. Can only give it a go, the results were very high, a very small bit of bleeding. Nothing to bad.
~ Not sure if at this stage to varnish with mat clear? oh far to much to think about today....
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Rich.F got a reaction from peterwwebster in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
I could not wait to order part from CBS,
So I took a strip of walnut 0.5 x 4mm hand sanded an L shape pattern,
once glued I lightly sanded to blend in with the hull so no lip is visible, then sanded the whole strip so its not to thick.
TBH, This is what i was thinking although every ones advice was great and helpful.
Going to be clearing up work area now, then clean up the painting on the hull and toughing up where needed. I am working on the starboard side, with anything that needs adding , I have painted the door arch parts.. ...
cheers to all
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Rich.F got a reaction from Tallshiptragic in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
Hello All, Thanks for the comments and Likes, as always very much appreciated.
Well as the build continues>
I had a few problems with keeping the lines on the hull straight, ( too what i was looking for) I get paper tape form the local store. and was getting a lot of bleeding though the tape, after searching the net, I found a few references to the Tamiya tape, I found it in the local hobbies store. Can only give it a go, the results were very high, a very small bit of bleeding. Nothing to bad.
~ Not sure if at this stage to varnish with mat clear? oh far to much to think about today....
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Rich.F got a reaction from Sjors in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
Hello All, Thanks for the comments and Likes, as always very much appreciated.
Well as the build continues>
I had a few problems with keeping the lines on the hull straight, ( too what i was looking for) I get paper tape form the local store. and was getting a lot of bleeding though the tape, after searching the net, I found a few references to the Tamiya tape, I found it in the local hobbies store. Can only give it a go, the results were very high, a very small bit of bleeding. Nothing to bad.
~ Not sure if at this stage to varnish with mat clear? oh far to much to think about today....
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Rich.F got a reaction from maggsl_01 in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
Hello All, Thanks for the comments and Likes, as always very much appreciated.
Well as the build continues>
I had a few problems with keeping the lines on the hull straight, ( too what i was looking for) I get paper tape form the local store. and was getting a lot of bleeding though the tape, after searching the net, I found a few references to the Tamiya tape, I found it in the local hobbies store. Can only give it a go, the results were very high, a very small bit of bleeding. Nothing to bad.
~ Not sure if at this stage to varnish with mat clear? oh far to much to think about today....
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Rich.F got a reaction from mort stoll in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
Hello All, Thanks for the comments and Likes, as always very much appreciated.
Well as the build continues>
I had a few problems with keeping the lines on the hull straight, ( too what i was looking for) I get paper tape form the local store. and was getting a lot of bleeding though the tape, after searching the net, I found a few references to the Tamiya tape, I found it in the local hobbies store. Can only give it a go, the results were very high, a very small bit of bleeding. Nothing to bad.
~ Not sure if at this stage to varnish with mat clear? oh far to much to think about today....
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Rich.F reacted to src in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
RIch, That looks really good!
Varnish will come out glossy unless it has a flattening agent added in although you can rub it down to whatever sheen you want with steel wool. It will also add an amber tint to your wood and will continue to yellow as it ages. Some people like the effect, some don't.
A good water-base clear in the sheen you prefer - you mentioned matt - won't yellow nor will it change the color of your underlying paint. Judgment call on your part. Hope that helps.
Here in the States we have something called Frog Tape, works really well. Its very flexible and as long as you rub it down well, it won't bleed. If you decide you want to try something other than the Tamiya tape, look at an automotive paint supplier.
Another way to limit bleeding is to brush/spray a thin coat of clear after masking then lay your color down. The clear will seal the edges of the tape. Make sure your clear and color are compatible; experiment first.
Sam
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Rich.F reacted to src in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
Rich I am partial to blacken it myself.
Sam
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Rich.F got a reaction from mort stoll in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
Hello All, Thanks for the comments and Likes, as always very much appreciated.
Just a small update just working on a few bit that I can do with a few hours spare.
I wanted to finish the quarter galleries. (Parts 178+73) OMG, That was such pain. I could not find any reference for the installation. I Seached and searched.. well this is how its turned out so far.
Part 73, I sanded an edge to it, it looked better that just a square edge..
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Rich.F got a reaction from Sjors in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
Hello All, Thanks for the comments and Likes, as always very much appreciated.
Just a small update just working on a few bit that I can do with a few hours spare.
I wanted to finish the quarter galleries. (Parts 178+73) OMG, That was such pain. I could not find any reference for the installation. I Seached and searched.. well this is how its turned out so far.
Part 73, I sanded an edge to it, it looked better that just a square edge..
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Rich.F got a reaction from Tallshiptragic in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
I could not wait to order part from CBS,
So I took a strip of walnut 0.5 x 4mm hand sanded an L shape pattern,
once glued I lightly sanded to blend in with the hull so no lip is visible, then sanded the whole strip so its not to thick.
TBH, This is what i was thinking although every ones advice was great and helpful.
Going to be clearing up work area now, then clean up the painting on the hull and toughing up where needed. I am working on the starboard side, with anything that needs adding , I have painted the door arch parts.. ...
cheers to all
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Rich.F got a reaction from robert22564 in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
Hello All, Thanks for the comments and Likes, as always very much appreciated.
Just a small update just working on a few bit that I can do with a few hours spare.
I wanted to finish the quarter galleries. (Parts 178+73) OMG, That was such pain. I could not find any reference for the installation. I Seached and searched.. well this is how its turned out so far.
Part 73, I sanded an edge to it, it looked better that just a square edge..
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Rich.F reacted to Jerry in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
Hello Rich..
Sory not to have checked in with you sooner. I don't have any excuses except pure neglect. I do see, however, that you are well on your way to build a beautiful Victory and I'm very happy for you. I'm also glad to see that David (Shipyard Sid) has been working with you and he's the best. He helped me enormously and pulled me through several tight spots when i was building my victory. So the best to you in your endeavor.
Best,
Jerry
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Rich.F got a reaction from peterwwebster in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
Hello All, Thanks for the comments and Likes, as always very much appreciated.
Just a small update just working on a few bit that I can do with a few hours spare.
I wanted to finish the quarter galleries. (Parts 178+73) OMG, That was such pain. I could not find any reference for the installation. I Seached and searched.. well this is how its turned out so far.
Part 73, I sanded an edge to it, it looked better that just a square edge..
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Rich.F got a reaction from Harvey in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
Hello All, Thanks for the comments and Likes, as always very much appreciated.
Just a small update just working on a few bit that I can do with a few hours spare.
I wanted to finish the quarter galleries. (Parts 178+73) OMG, That was such pain. I could not find any reference for the installation. I Seached and searched.. well this is how its turned out so far.
Part 73, I sanded an edge to it, it looked better that just a square edge..
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Rich.F got a reaction from Sjors in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
I could not wait to order part from CBS,
So I took a strip of walnut 0.5 x 4mm hand sanded an L shape pattern,
once glued I lightly sanded to blend in with the hull so no lip is visible, then sanded the whole strip so its not to thick.
TBH, This is what i was thinking although every ones advice was great and helpful.
Going to be clearing up work area now, then clean up the painting on the hull and toughing up where needed. I am working on the starboard side, with anything that needs adding , I have painted the door arch parts.. ...
cheers to all
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Rich.F got a reaction from src in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
I could not wait to order part from CBS,
So I took a strip of walnut 0.5 x 4mm hand sanded an L shape pattern,
once glued I lightly sanded to blend in with the hull so no lip is visible, then sanded the whole strip so its not to thick.
TBH, This is what i was thinking although every ones advice was great and helpful.
Going to be clearing up work area now, then clean up the painting on the hull and toughing up where needed. I am working on the starboard side, with anything that needs adding , I have painted the door arch parts.. ...
cheers to all
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Rich.F got a reaction from jwvolz in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
I could not wait to order part from CBS,
So I took a strip of walnut 0.5 x 4mm hand sanded an L shape pattern,
once glued I lightly sanded to blend in with the hull so no lip is visible, then sanded the whole strip so its not to thick.
TBH, This is what i was thinking although every ones advice was great and helpful.
Going to be clearing up work area now, then clean up the painting on the hull and toughing up where needed. I am working on the starboard side, with anything that needs adding , I have painted the door arch parts.. ...
cheers to all
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Rich.F reacted to Tallshiptragic in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
Cornwall model boats sell evergreen styrene strips, sheets etc you name it they've got it.
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Rich.F got a reaction from peterwwebster in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
Just a small update. port side hull finished, Now just need to clean it up a little.
Any ideas on how to sharpen up the finished Water line?
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Rich.F got a reaction from Sjors in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
Hello All, Thanks for the comments and Likes, as always very much appreciated.
Well Progress has been rather rapid this week and I Must say, I have taken a bit not note from Roberts Log, ((Thanks)) LOL
Every thing also just slipped in to place, To the point I am at the point to I rip off the side I have completed and do it the same as I am doing.
The cost of 1500 tiles are about £40. ($60). But Not sure.. time will tell..
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