Ian B
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I know it has to be done but it is a shame to paint them as people loose the idea of how much work has gone into creating this one element of the sub... -
I have some ideas taken from other builds on here, watch this space in the coming weeks
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Thanks Keith, the end is in sight-- well the next 4 weeks fingers crossed My wife is a teacher and starts the long summer break next week so it will be a good time for that sewing machine lesson so I can rig and fit the sails to the yards-which I still have to make-both the yards and sails One thing I will get around to completely re-doing is her stern. I was originally so pleased with it when I started many months ago but the more I read and see on here the more I realise not only is it unlikely ever to have that decoration it is not even representative of stern decoration of that whole period..I know it would annoy me for years to come.. so the 'Star ship enterprise' type arch needs to go!!!
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I finally finished the standing rigging plus the lines to haul the yards on the foremast, now to repeat on the main. The main mast is only dry fitted for now...
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way out of my price range but I saw this on e-bay-- it just looks just so in the era of steam-- I would just want one to put on show !
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Hi Brian, yes e-bay will be my first port of call I just need to know what I should be looking for, If I see anything that might be suitable I shall post on here for comments..
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Thank you all, this is really appreciated, I shall look through the links etc Cheers Ian
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I was hoping just a couple of hundred UK pounds as it will only be for turning down yards extra as I have no training on using it for anything else, but a good business case could get me to spend lots more
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I have never owned or used a lathe before and before I start my next project I would like to get my first power tool (excluding my fine drill). Can you offer your thoughts on what I should be looking for/ or avoid!, I am hoping to find a second hand one as there is no immediate rush. Thanks Guys
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A great build log. I am just dropping you a quite note to say thanks for some great ideas now for how to furl some of my sails on my build...I still yet have to face the sewing machine driving lessons from my Wife!!
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It was just great following this build I think mounting her as you did on the angle is a super finishing touch
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Ian B replied to Ian B's topic in Discussion for a Ship's Deck Furniture, Guns, boats and other Fittings
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah now I am in two minds LOL!!! I just might make a small rack holding a few balls .. depends how easy I can get hold of them.. I shall first rummage in the garage for any old ball bearing races that might make a good doner.. -
Today I almost finished the standing rigging on the foremast and could not resist placing in the lower main mast as I had cut shaped and stained the other mast sections ready for assembly.
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Ian B replied to Ian B's topic in Discussion for a Ship's Deck Furniture, Guns, boats and other Fittings
And here I am in absolute blazing sunshine today )))) -
A very apt expression Duff being a Bristolian and now living 20 miles away..
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My wife is constantly telling me don't look at ebay!!! Well I did and made a cheeky offer on an unopened Billings HMS Renown kit which was accepted and is winging its way in the post...Just checked on here and only found one build log and almost no comments. Is that because A... It is rubbish and not worth doing B.. just not the sort of thing people on here would build C. Life's too short for the little stuff your vote please LOL!!!... :D seriously though, any suggestions on how I could really make this model stand out or be different? I looked on the web and saw there is a preserved one in Portsmouth. Ian
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Ian B replied to Ian B's topic in Discussion for a Ship's Deck Furniture, Guns, boats and other Fittings
ah thanks Guys, that explains a lot.... so no cannon balls on deck -
I have finally started to rig the foremast after having rigged the top two sections and fitting all the blocks before attaching it to the hull. She has gone from being long on the side board to being tall
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Hi Does anyone know or can give me an educated guess as to where and how the cannon balls were stored on deck for the main cannons? I would like to add this detail to my Billings Bounty. Cheers Ian
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Is it best to make the yards and fit them next before attaching the mast and rigging it to the hull?
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this weekend I started knitting-- or so it felt like LOL! I have attached all the main lines for the foremast and dry fitted it to ensure all the lines were accounted for and long enough... I even started doing the rigging at the top..
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I have this book and as a beginner it is so clear and easy to understand-- a must for us new Guys
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I'll have to get a display case when its finished..
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I just love the armed launch, great detail and something a little different,, and that Unicorn is going to be stunning...more inspiration for me My wife is also OK about the décor, I have been displaying my efforts right from day one, as people visit they can see the progress-- or not! LOL my wall pictures (hand coloured prints from 1800 found in a junk shop) and even the side board are all contemporary or within 10 or so years of the Bounty..
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