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Piet
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Piet got a reaction from mtaylor in Jeanne D'Arc by popeye the sailor - FINISHED - Heller - 1:400 - PLASTIC
Great progress Denis, she's beginning to look really nice.
Cheers,
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Piet got a reaction from mtaylor in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
That's a lot of work on those gun port lids Dave but wow, they look super nice. I like the idea of leaving some areas exposed for viewing, why go through all the trouble putting the details in and then and the then closing it off.
Cheers,
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Piet got a reaction from Omega1234 in Hr. Ms. O16 by cog - FINISHED - Pacific CrossRoads - 1:350 - Resin & PE
Hi Carl, yes, of course displaying the model in pre war colors is a great idea. I did the same with the O19. However my sentiments were different, ergo my choice of colors. She's looking quite nice.
I am awaiting the kit for Hr. Ms. Java from Pacific Crossroads. That's the cruiser my father was killed on during the battle of the Java Sea.
Cheers,
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Piet got a reaction from mtaylor in Eagle of Algier 1753 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - 1:48 - Chebec - Nils Langemann
Back with you Nils. Superb progress and such lovely work on the stern. Your old jigsaw is exactly the same as the one I received as birthday gift from my mother, back in 1949! Yep, it's on my workbench too!
Cheers,
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Piet got a reaction from cog in Eagle of Algier 1753 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - 1:48 - Chebec - Nils Langemann
Back with you Nils. Superb progress and such lovely work on the stern. Your old jigsaw is exactly the same as the one I received as birthday gift from my mother, back in 1949! Yep, it's on my workbench too!
Cheers,
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Piet reacted to Mirabell61 in Eagle of Algier 1753 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - 1:48 - Chebec - Nils Langemann
Update :
after fairing the starboard outer frame surfaces (contact for the planking) as well as bevelling bow- and sternpost, I`m very pleased with the straking checked out with a preliminary plank. it follows the curves nice and smooth without sanding off too much wood....
The card template for the upper deck with outcuts is dry fitted for making the raw deck after it.....
Nils
frames and bow post beveled for dry fitting preliminary plank
same procedure for szern area...
card template for high deck with outcuts...
port side without fairing yet..
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Piet reacted to Mirabell61 in Eagle of Algier 1753 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - 1:48 - Chebec - Nils Langemann
superb built battlestation Karl,
Thanks for your suggestion........
I may try to improve the carriages when I do the remaining 13 guns...
Nils
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Piet reacted to Jeronimo in Eagle of Algier 1753 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - 1:48 - Chebec - Nils Langemann
Hi Nils,
improve something of the gun carriage.
An der Lafette noch etwas verbessern.
Nur ein Vorschlag von mir, wegen der Optik.
Gruss Karl
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Piet reacted to Mirabell61 in Eagle of Algier 1753 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - 1:48 - Chebec - Nils Langemann
small update :
brought on the main deck ( 0,8 mm ply) for planking on the model, with port side cutaway and some outcuts for gratings and stairs and masts. On the transom there are some diagonal placed stripes of the 6 mm wide red- cedar planking. A model out of a box kit would certainly develope faster, but due to scratch build and no pre- laser cut parts, every detail has to be dealt with seperately.....
Nils
some of the deck beams require thin eaqualizing spacers
the curvature of the deck is quite strong 3-dimentional
the port side deck- and hull side cutaway will enable good view into the model....
the red-cedar planks in their natural colors have pencil caulking, but I think that will show up after fine sanding and surface treatment later on....
the poop deck end piece in sky blue color. Perhaps the frame will have a gold rim around the edge
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Piet reacted to Mirabell61 in Eagle of Algier 1753 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - 1:48 - Chebec - Nils Langemann
Thanks for your appreciation John,
Nils
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Piet reacted to Landlocked123 in Eagle of Algier 1753 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - 1:48 - Chebec - Nils Langemann
Well, its fantastic work and just beautiful! J.
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Piet reacted to Mirabell61 in Eagle of Algier 1753 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - 1:48 - Chebec - Nils Langemann
Thanks for your word John,
The stern piece plate as well as the seperate frame are cut from 2,3 mm thick 5 layer beech ply with my old jig saw.....
The two parts are glued together with white wood glue.
Nils
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Piet reacted to Landlocked123 in Eagle of Algier 1753 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - 1:48 - Chebec - Nils Langemann
Hi Nils,
She’s coming along beautifully. I think the stern piece is especially attractive. From the photo, it looks like you framed the plank with a much lighter wood. If that is the case, I would be very interested in hearing how you did it.
Thanks,
John
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Piet reacted to Mirabell61 in Eagle of Algier 1753 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - 1:48 - Chebec - Nils Langemann
Many thanks Keith,
the pleasant lines of this shiptype was one reason to get her under way...
Nils
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Piet reacted to KeithAug in Eagle of Algier 1753 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - 1:48 - Chebec - Nils Langemann
`Nice work Nils, she has lovely lines.
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Piet reacted to Mirabell61 in Eagle of Algier 1753 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - 1:48 - Chebec - Nils Langemann
Update...
still trying out fittings of timbers around the aft section... Once that is all Ok, the missing decks and the aftmost large grating platform will be made, before partially planking the hull it will go into the fairing sequence to enable good contact with the framework...
Nils
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Piet reacted to Mirabell61 in Eagle of Algier 1753 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - 1:48 - Chebec - Nils Langemann
Thank you very much Carl and Antony,
Carl,
the paper bird has the size of the badge....
Antony,
Thanks for your words,
was looking a eagle badge in suitable size and pose, found the one shown at Ebay, but did`nt receive it yet....
Nils
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Piet reacted to AntonyUK in Eagle of Algier 1753 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - 1:48 - Chebec - Nils Langemann
Hi Nils.
Excellent progress and stunning workmanship.
I have a few badges with this eagle pose. Never thought to use them as decoration till now.
Look forward to your next posting.
Regards Antony.
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Piet reacted to cog in Eagle of Algier 1753 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - 1:48 - Chebec - Nils Langemann
Hmmm , looks promising Nils. A Bald Eagle at 1:1 ... that will be overwhelming for your Eagle of Algier
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Piet reacted to Mirabell61 in Eagle of Algier 1753 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - 1:48 - Chebec - Nils Langemann
Update...
the first of 14 canons mounted to the carriage, eyelets for the tackles, breech ropes, splints for the wheels and elevating wedge, are still in progress....
For the upper aft sternplate I thought I`ll mount an eagle in dive flight, ( here paper template) concentrating on his prey, with the background in light azur blue, and perhaps a golden frame...
Nils
the figurines are 1:48 (35 mm high)
This will be a semi 3D bald headed eagle, size 1:1 paper template, going in compliance with the figure head at the bow later on
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Piet reacted to Mirabell61 in Eagle of Algier 1753 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - 1:48 - Chebec - Nils Langemann
Many thanks to Patrick and Dan,
Patrick,
When looking for 1:48 pirate figurine sources I came across the webshop of Hecker + Goros unpainted tin cast figures I liked very much....
Dan,
I`m pleased you are enjoying the build....
Thanks for your comments with ref. to the carriages. I already recconed with feedback related to the size and design of the carriages and pivoted trunnions. The reason is that the gunbarrels should point out horizontal or a bit upward, instead of wedging at the upper side of the gunport (when the bulwarks are made later on). also the length of the carriages should be limited (space) to appr. 20 mm, when considering the aft two block-tackle for pulling the carriage back for reloading. The 32 mm guns of RB were a bit too short, and the next larger size of carriages were too large. I did check some sources, but found that there were next to non dimensions /ratings given. When using the smaller carriages the gunbarrels had to be set a bit higher, thats why the trunnions were done in this way
What came out is a compromise I can live with...
Nils
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Piet reacted to shipmodel in Eagle of Algier 1753 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - 1:48 - Chebec - Nils Langemann
Hi Nils -
I am really enjoying following your build. Those barrels look quite lifelike. Excellent work.
I do have some reservations about the gun carriages. To me they look very small and light compared with the size of the guns. Also, the trunnions are usually bedded down into the cheeks of the carriage so the recoil force is directed down into the wood. Before you do a lot more work on guns, you should check some sources.
Dan
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Piet reacted to Baker in Eagle of Algier 1753 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - 1:48 - Chebec - Nils Langemann
Well done Nils,
Can you tell me where the figurines are available?
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Piet reacted to Mirabell61 in Eagle of Algier 1753 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - 1:48 - Chebec - Nils Langemann
Hi Clare,
thanks for your words, much appreciated
Nils
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Piet reacted to Mirabell61 in Eagle of Algier 1753 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - 1:48 - Chebec - Nils Langemann
Hi Michael,
I`m very pleased to welcome you aboard again, and thanks for your kind words, much appreciated
Nils
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