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Ian B

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  1. Ian B
    brilliant -- thanks
  2. Ian B
    If I was flying an ensign from the gaff peak where would the lower end be secured? Thanks Ian
  3. Ian B
    I agree with Duke, whilst my current Billings Bounty build is not in Phils league it does deserve a lot more detailing than the basic kit. Reading the different build logs on NRG has significantly helped raise my model up to a more suitable level.--
  4. Ian B
    Thanks Guys, I have been looking on here at other Bounty builds. I think I will go with B.Es comments --should look good Ian
  5. Ian B
    I would like to add an ensign (if that is correct for the Bounty) and some signalling flags, where and how would they be hoisted on the Bounty? The Billings kit came with a small badly printed ensign to be mounted on the top of the main mast but no clues on how and where the lines would be tied off on deck. Thanks ian
  6. Ian B
    close up of the sail, I used fabric glue to make the seam and sewing machine for the stiches
  7. Ian B
    wow, great work--- I sure am not in your league-- but will strive to be one day
  8. Ian B
    Thanks Nils, I keep her on show and have done since it was a bear frame and as friends and visitors stop by they see her evolve, I am new to the hobby and just so pleased I have found it , it is giving me great pleasure, and with this website what would been traditionally a very solitary hobby has become very social sharing past time too.
  9. Ian B
    This is a better picture
  10. Ian B
    Well she is getting under sail..... I abandoned the material supplied by Billings it was still as a board and had no texture, I bought some curtain lining material from the local sewing shop, it has a good weave, colour and very thin.... I stitched vertical lines using my wife's sewing machine (another new skill for my CV) to simulate the canvas strips. It is more of a cream colour than the pictures portray.
  11. Ian B
    I am just finishing my first model and already have made a mental note to use cotton between planks on my next build. I have seen this technique on several builds on here and they do look great. good luck, hope you have as much fun on your first as I am.. Ian
  12. Ian B
    The more I read of this project and the closer I get to completing my current build, the more impatient and excited I am about doing my first scratch build and a build I will try to complete as accurately as I possibly can :) From what I am guessing my boat should be finished around the time Chuck releases the plans. A bit like trying to sleep on Christmas eve LOL!!!! Ian
  13. Ian B
    What a great picture---making great models is in your genes
  14. Ian B
    Hi, I shall follow you with interest as it looks a very good size for displaying. Some of the models on here really do need some serious room!, there are a few Bounty's being built on here of various kits and scales so plenty of inspiration for you. Good luck with the build Ian
  15. Ian B
    I shall be in the queue to buy these plans -- just like waiting for Christmas to come LOL
  16. Ian B
    Just amazing... very proud for you Ian
  17. Ian B
    thanks Keith
  18. Ian B
    Thanks John, the anchor buoy and the stern whilst not accurate are in the spirit and feel of the age. I have added lots of small details thanks to the inspiration of some amazing build logs. My Second build will be a lot more disciplined when it comes to accuracy - still undecided what it will be yet. As for now I am just nagging my wife t get out and show me how to work the sewing machine so I can do the sails ..
  19. Ian B
    Thanks for the comments Gunther as for your Ocre model MIke I am sure it is far closer to the real thing than my flight of fancy I just knew I would always the look of the Billngs bum!
  20. Ian B
    Posting the picture I noticed the lanterns are not level-- better rush down stairs grab the boat and fix that!!!!
  21. Ian B
    So I made a new decretive panel (no idea what the proper name of it is LOL ) and adding some cut out shape in the form of a circle and cornets plus I painted some wire gold and glued it to the panel as branch stems then painted gold leafs on the wood. With your eyes shut in a dark room it passes as a carving ha ha I also added the name with gold letra set , a couple of lanterns and the rudder chains--- a far more pleasing bum
  22. Ian B
    Well I decided to sort out her stern, I did mention I would in passing earlier in the build. here is her stern built exactly as per the Billing Plan... I can sense you all yawning and a rapid on set of sleep!!!! Apart from being very boring it does not appear in anyway representative of a stern of that period.
  23. Ian B
    pricey Endeavour? It should would be, you would have to throw it all away and build the brig from another kit as nothing will fit on it ha ha ha
  24. Ian B
    I had forgotten all about this process. I used to make my own PCB's in the 70/80's and with your take on it I will have a go
  25. Ian B
    This has given me another idea to add to my build... quite an easy addition of detail to any build. thanks Ian

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