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Dimitris71
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Dimitris71 got a reaction from canoe21 in Amerigo Vespucci by Dimitris71 - Mantua - 1:100 scale
David-Patrick-Captain Slog i do thank you for the likes and very encouragement words!!
The air vents are glued in place... Here they are.
Kind Regards
Dimitris
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Dimitris71 got a reaction from cristikc in Royal Caroline by Dimitris71 - Panart - 1:47 Scale
Hello shipmates, this is my third attempt, in the world of ship modelling with this beautiful vessel. My admiral gave me an early gift for my upcoming birthday ...I had in mind to buy it as a present to myself on christmas time.. :D I have still a lot to do on my Amerigo Vespucci and i don't want start the RC right away. How ever, because i'm not the most patient man in the world, I decided to start this build log with some photos of the current kit. All the instructions on the large sheets with the plans are written in Italian . Of course there is a book of instructions in English that seems not to be at all bad. I have no big experience with wood quality , but the kit's wood seems fine. I will use the lime strips for a 1st planking and for the 2nd, i'm thinking -instead of walnut that came with the kit -of using some swiss pear strips. I also decided to change the walnut strips from 0.5 to 1 mm for the deck panking (or use lime strips). All items included in the kit are inside (no missing parts). :) So here are the photos....
Kind Regards
Dimitris
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Dimitris71 got a reaction from mikegerber in Amerigo Vespucci by Dimitris71 - Mantua - 1:100 scale
David-Patrick-Captain Slog i do thank you for the likes and very encouragement words!!
The air vents are glued in place... Here they are.
Kind Regards
Dimitris
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Dimitris71 got a reaction from thomaslambo in Amerigo Vespucci by Dimitris71 - Mantua - 1:100 scale
Hello to all, David-Nigel-Lawrence-Patrick , thank you for your so many visits to my build log and also for the likes.
Rik thank you for your nice comments, i appreciate it.
A little progress to my build , the chimney, hatces, crane and the bow rudder housing are glued in place. The masts are in place also (dry fit) for alighnment purposes..
Kind regards
Dimitris
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Dimitris71 got a reaction from riverboat in Amerigo Vespucci by Dimitris71 - Mantua - 1:100 scale
Hello shipmates, Some photos of the AV with additional furnitures on it...
Cheers
Dimitris
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Dimitris71 got a reaction from JLuebbert in Amerigo Vespucci by Dimitris71 - Mantua - 1:100 scale
David-Patrick-Captain Slog i do thank you for the likes and very encouragement words!!
The air vents are glued in place... Here they are.
Kind Regards
Dimitris
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Dimitris71 reacted to Mirabell61 in SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse 1897 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:144 - POF - first German four stacker of the Norddeutscher Lloyd line
Thank you very much Dimitris,
Nils
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Dimitris71 reacted to jct in USN Picket Boat #1 by jct - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1/24 scale
Thanks to you all for your comment and all the likes
Tim...I'm hoping it will take the weathering I have in mind a bit better then the wood alone would
I agree Bob, this little engine is what attracted me to the kit, and it does go together quite nicely
Welcome Dimitris, beautiful pic in your avatar
I know exactly what you mean Joshua, the only way I can remember is to keep the camera sitting right beside me on the bench ( actually the Admiral's dining table, getting to cold in the basement)
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Dimitris71 reacted to dgbot in Amerigo Vespucci by Dimitris71 - Mantua - 1:100 scale
It is the little things that give a model life and a story. Beautiful work.
David B
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Dimitris71 reacted to dgbot in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
Awestruck and amazing.
David B
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Dimitris71 reacted to mtaylor in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
That is one pretty longboat, Erik.
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Dimitris71 reacted to Erik W in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
A quick shot of the oarlocks I added. I used .019" brass wire I had instead of the .023" wire included with the kit.
Erik
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Dimitris71 got a reaction from canoe21 in Amerigo Vespucci by Dimitris71 - Mantua - 1:100 scale
Hello to all, David-Nigel-Lawrence-Patrick , thank you for your so many visits to my build log and also for the likes.
Rik thank you for your nice comments, i appreciate it.
A little progress to my build , the chimney, hatces, crane and the bow rudder housing are glued in place. The masts are in place also (dry fit) for alighnment purposes..
Kind regards
Dimitris
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Dimitris71 got a reaction from Mirabell61 in Amerigo Vespucci by Dimitris71 - Mantua - 1:100 scale
Hello shipmates, Some photos of the AV with additional furnitures on it...
Cheers
Dimitris
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Dimitris71 got a reaction from muratx in Amerigo Vespucci by Dimitris71 - Mantua - 1:100 scale
Hello shipmates, a little extra work, not part of the instructions regarding the stanchions and handrails. I used walnut strips 2mm X 2mm to simulate wooden stanchions that I saw in other build logs of the Vespucci.
Kind Regards
Dimitris
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Dimitris71 got a reaction from tadheus in Royal Caroline by Dimitris71 - Panart - 1:47 Scale
Hello shipmates, this is my third attempt, in the world of ship modelling with this beautiful vessel. My admiral gave me an early gift for my upcoming birthday ...I had in mind to buy it as a present to myself on christmas time.. :D I have still a lot to do on my Amerigo Vespucci and i don't want start the RC right away. How ever, because i'm not the most patient man in the world, I decided to start this build log with some photos of the current kit. All the instructions on the large sheets with the plans are written in Italian . Of course there is a book of instructions in English that seems not to be at all bad. I have no big experience with wood quality , but the kit's wood seems fine. I will use the lime strips for a 1st planking and for the 2nd, i'm thinking -instead of walnut that came with the kit -of using some swiss pear strips. I also decided to change the walnut strips from 0.5 to 1 mm for the deck panking (or use lime strips). All items included in the kit are inside (no missing parts). :) So here are the photos....
Kind Regards
Dimitris
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Dimitris71 got a reaction from mikegerber in Amerigo Vespucci by Dimitris71 - Mantua - 1:100 scale
Hello to all, David-Nigel-Lawrence-Patrick , thank you for your so many visits to my build log and also for the likes.
Rik thank you for your nice comments, i appreciate it.
A little progress to my build , the chimney, hatces, crane and the bow rudder housing are glued in place. The masts are in place also (dry fit) for alighnment purposes..
Kind regards
Dimitris
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Dimitris71 got a reaction from UpstateNY in Amerigo Vespucci by Dimitris71 - Mantua - 1:100 scale
Hello shipmates, Some photos of the AV with additional furnitures on it...
Cheers
Dimitris
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Dimitris71 got a reaction from Piet in SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse 1897 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:144 - POF - first German four stacker of the Norddeutscher Lloyd line
Beautiful anchors Nils!!
Cheers
Dimitris
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Dimitris71 got a reaction from Canute in USN Picket Boat #1 by jct - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1/24 scale
Hello J , you are doing a super job to your picket boat. Regarding the paints I use Vallejo model air for the airbrush ,and Vallejo model color for brushes. I will follow with interest!!
Kind Regards
Dimitris
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Dimitris71 got a reaction from Canute in Which naval training ship? Fairly newcomer
Hello Henrik, welcome to MSW !! I'm building the Vespucci 1/100 (I bought it for 320 euros) and with the bowsprit is 100cm. But i don't know if you find it difficult or not . That will be your first ship? This is my second build and tell you the truth... it's kinda difficult with the instructions of Mantua. I think you should look a more simple ship such as bluenose (this was my first build, and learn a lot of things on her).. This is only my opinion after all!! Glad if i can help you. Wait and from other members to help you regarding your question.
Regards
Dimitris
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Dimitris71 reacted to Omega1234 in Amerigo Vespucci by Dimitris71 - Mantua - 1:100 scale
Very nice, Dimitris. So much detail now...the more you look, the more you see!
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Dimitris71 reacted to Omega1234 in Royal Caroline by Dimitris71 - Panart - 1:47 Scale
Please reserve my seat, as well. She's gonna be a beauty!
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Dimitris71 got a reaction from Captain Slog in Amerigo Vespucci by Dimitris71 - Mantua - 1:100 scale
Hello shipmates, Some photos of the AV with additional furnitures on it...
Cheers
Dimitris
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Dimitris71 got a reaction from HIPEXEC in Amerigo Vespucci by Dimitris71 - Mantua - 1:100 scale
Hello to all, David-Nigel-Lawrence-Patrick , thank you for your so many visits to my build log and also for the likes.
Rik thank you for your nice comments, i appreciate it.
A little progress to my build , the chimney, hatces, crane and the bow rudder housing are glued in place. The masts are in place also (dry fit) for alighnment purposes..
Kind regards
Dimitris
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