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Another up date on this very Interesting ship,(for me that is) Started adding the side pieces. Plus some steps for those who would find it difficult to come aboard. Adding a further stern chaser to the ship. Captain Allen has just had orders to come aboard and is working out the mast and sail formation he wants. The bow davits are now in place. After all is dry I mounted the galley and rear transom. Plus a test fit of the figurehead. Thanks for looking in. Frank. -
Cheers Bob and Don. Hi well have a change of plan and at this stage its possible I believe. First the ship is going to be a Brig with two masts/jib and jib boom. The scale will now be 1/96 down from its original scale. The steps will go and be replaced, the belaying pin racks will all so go as there to bulky and be replaced. Which means that some plastic items can be used, 'but very little'. I hope this will work, so far it looks ok. More pictures soon. Thanks for looking in. Frank
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Cheers Bob. Had a rethink on the type of ship and have decided to go for a Brig with two masts, yes I know its not a through deck ship but will see. Moved on a little further with some work on the big and little carranades. Plus work on the pin rails. Planked and added mahogany sheet to both sides. Plus added carannades, this to fit top rails. Frank.
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Like wise. Should be Interesting to see how they turn out. Frank.
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Cheers Bob mate. Well a little further on with Bella Donna. Made up some shot racks using my milling machine, makes life a lot easier. Then took a look at the tops, these are very thread bare and need more detail. Started by going around the edges then fill in. Also looked at the side place of ease, these are metal but added wood and brass. Turned out very nice. The basic shape and colour, with a bit more detail these should look good. On with the transom, this again is metal but added plastic background and brass mesh same as side windows. This to give a Spanish feeling to the captured ship and in British service. Well that's the story so far. With a little more paint detail and I believe these are ready to mount later. Thanks for looking in. Frank.
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Cheers Bob. Well next its the anchors and ladders that have got my attention. The anchors come in metal for the lower half and wood, the wood is not very demanding just a shave off one side. Then filing a square hole for the base. The steps also come from the kit. Have added not only the steps up from below but also for access to the poop deck and for'd . So four in all. The picture also shows the side galley's I will be using. This to give a Spanish flavour to the ship. She was captured and then put into British use. So overall picture of the progress so far. Thanks for looking in. Frank.
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Cheers Bob and Mike. Well like I said its a fictitious build so trying to put most things on it. For the top sides I have some mahogany sheets, so adding this to the ship. Its not every day you get a chance to Improvise as you have to follow the ship type or shape. But some sort of realism to the period is advisable. Thanks for looking. Frank.
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Nice bit o work on what is turning out to be a cracker of a build, with lots of scratch items too. Nice to follow . Frank
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So a little more progress with the carranade's, found the seats that came with the kit a bit basic. So got onto Cornwall model boats and had some sent. Using the carranades that come with the kit. Had to try them out after cutting out the openings for the guns. Plus checking that they fit the bill. Frank
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Cheers Keith and Bob. Thanks Bob for that advice, I am finding wood is a nice medium to work with. Well started the planking of the first wood, this is 1/3mm and having seen how other do this part I took the plunge. Did one side and left the pins in. Have been told that most place the pins/nails only half way and remove. But have seen that some do leave the pins/nails in for the first planking. Next looked at the grating, found when putting these together that there was not enuff to complete, so ordered some more from Cornwall model boats. As I a altering the ship it will be different from the kit version. So more later. Thanks for looking in. Frank.
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Thanks Mike. Being my first build on a wood ship, be it fictitious, its turning out a fun build. Most people here know whats in the box. But some things are missing,(thats ebay for you) but no worries. So started the infill between frames with PA glue. Placed the wood transom plate on at this time. So going around in about three days. Till I came to this shape. More soon me hopes. Frank.
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Hi. Well its been plastic ships that I have built and when I saw this wood ship on E bay I had to have a go. Got it cheap, well cheaper than the real price. The frame was made up, so I took it apart and re did the frame. The box art which many here must know. Next it was the frames, with a bit of work I made them up. Needed something to strengthen in between the frames, so went for balsa. I decided to make this into a sloop with 10 carranades and two smaller pop guns on the poop deck. The barrels that came with the kit I will use but need new carriers as the wood one's that come with the kit did not seem right. Will double plank but also use mahogany sheet for the top half. Well that's the plan. More soon. Frank.
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Well progress has been slow with a wood ship taking over. But coming to the end with the davits now inplace thanks to Daniels replacement of lost etch parts. Namely the supports for the davits. Now made up it was to mount them. Also finished the rings for the jib sails. So its rigging the davits,placing the crew and making up the flag so its drooping. Then fix to the base and glass case. Not bad for over two years work. Frank.
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Well its on again with the Jib sails. Added all the brass rings and finished the rigging with Bunting lines. Just Davits/Boats to mount/Figures to place and some very small additions. Which should complete this build. Frank.
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Cheers Mike,Bob and Keith matey's. Well you wait till later Keith when I get started on them new machines, the dust will fly then me old mucker!!!! Frank.
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Its back to the build again after some very big moves of my work space plus some new tools. So now its back to the fray. The boat Davits are next. Thanks to Daniel(Dafi) for the replacement etch hinges. So after a clean up folded. Next drilled out Davits and added metal lugs. The added Dafi's eyelets etc. Some of the new tools to make a better job of my next ship. Thanks for looking folks. Frank.
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Been out of the loop for some time due to holiday and new Kitchen. With me model room being taken over by box's its been little modeling. But hope to restart soon and complete Victory. Frank
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Nice work Daniel as usual!!. Love the cut out crown Idea. Did that on an extra piece and stuffed paper towel in for the red cloth effect. Will maybe have a go at my sky light,( did come loose once all ready) this will hold it firmer to the deck. Frank.
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Love the work on the deck beams. That's a very good Idea and may use this for my build later. With wood planking on top will make this easier than the plastic deck supplied with the kit. Frank
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Cheers Bob. Not sure if the brass rings go all the way on the jibs,'Anyone know'. If so, knows the time to speak!!!!! Frank.
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Nice work Daniel, will have to see if I can add this without disturbing to much. Is a nice piece of work you are researching here. Frank.
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Cheers Bob. Well my patience has been well and truly tested sometimes. Having finished the T-Gallants its now onto the jib sails. I had some frustration with the brass rings to hold fly and main jibs. Two pictures of the progress so far. There are still lots to do with kleats and such for the bunting lines. The sails will hold the shape better when these are applied. Many smaller things to do yet but the end is in site. PS. one question. Where the jib that goes on the stay's,(third one in) in which position is it fixed at the top. Frank
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Greta work on the belaying pin rack. Plus the ladders. Great stuff. Following with great Interest. Frank
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Thanks Bob mate. Well continuing with the T-Gallants. Mounted main and fore sails, just Mizzen T-Gallant to mount. Plus three bow sails. Then tidy up any mishaps. Some pictures so far. With folks to mount it will still be a while but getting there. Frank
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