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Louie da fly
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HMCSS Victoria 1855 by BANYAN - 1:72
Louie da fly replied to BANYAN's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
That's why I decided against casting them in resin - too expensive. Ah, well . . .- 993 replies
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HMCSS Victoria 1855 by BANYAN - 1:72
Louie da fly replied to BANYAN's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Thanks, mate. I was just wondering if I'd have been better having my oarsmen printed rather than having to carve them individually - a bit late to be thinking of this, I realise . Anyhow, I suppose it would have been possible theoretically, but probably not practical.- 993 replies
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Hi Vivian, Did you ever get back to this build?
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That's a particularly nice looking replica, Shotlocker! And your photos are beautifully detailed. I was just looking through my collection of contemporary illustrations of caravels, but unfortunately none of them are detailed enough to show the deadeyes. However, carracks (such as the Santa Maria) are contemporary with them and might cast a bit of light on the subject. The nearest Spanish carrack in date to Nina is this, dated 1475 - and it should be remembered that in 1492 the ships Columbus was given were rather old so this should be pretty close to the right date. It's from the votive screen at the church of San Pedro in Zumaia, commissioned by Captain Juan Martinez de Mendaro to commemorate his 1475 victory over a Portuguese fleet in the Strait of Gibraltar - see https://www.diariovasco.com/costa-urola/zumaia/tabla-votiva-parroquia-20191215002604-ntvo.html (quite a few pop-ups, unfortunately). This is the best image I can find, but it seems to show rounded triangular "heart" deadeyes similar to the ones you're making so it's likely you're on the right track.
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Hi Keith, Great to see you're back working on Nina. Do you have any progress pics since your last post?
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Hi Jorge, Did you follow up on this and get a kit? It's a beautiful vessel and makes an equally beautiful model. [edit] Oops! Just found your build log!
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Is there an easy wooden tall ship out there to build?
Louie da fly replied to thegrindre's topic in Wood ship model kits
That's a good choice, with a gradually increasing level of difficulty. You'll find a lot of build logs for these vessels here on MSW, which should supply you with a lot of tips to help with your own build. What brand of kit will you be getting? -
And now all the oarsmen have been sanded smooth. What someone looking at the photo called a wooden orgy . . . My immediate next job is to make arms for them and then fit arms to each oarsman. This will be a somewhat involved process - not only because half are port and half starboard, but each has to have his arms in exactly the right place to hold the oar so the blade is in line with the others and with those of the lower bank. And I've made ringbolts for the tackle for the shrouds, which are tied down with blocks, not deadeyes. The ringbolts were done with a very wonky set of long-nosed pliers and some garden wire, then a blob of CA to hide the join and look like a swivel for the ring. To be trimmed to shape, painted black and inserted in the gunwale in due course. And I'm taking the time to take stock of where I go from here. I've started writing a "to-do" list sequencing everything yet to be done from now until the model is finished. There's still quite a lot to be done, but I do think I can see light at the end of the tunnel.
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Hi Michael and welcome. Do you have a model you're thinking of building? Or perhaps you've already started one? If so, start a build log as well. It's a great way to get help and advice, as well as encouragement from the members here. And I get to look at more nice pictures of ship models under construction. Oh, and by the way, there's a very nice topsail schooner in Australia, a replica of a part of our history, called Enterprize. If you don't mind the unusual spelling, she might be worth a look.
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That's great - but don't forget to start a build log of your own - both for the help and encouragement you'll get from other members as they look at it, but also to help others who may follow you doing the same model. Often your method of overcoming an obstacle will help someone else confronted by the same problem.
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And when you start your model, please do start a build log. Partly because I love looking at photos of builds, partly because it's the best way to get feedback, help, advice and encouragement. But mostly because I like looking at the pictures . . .
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Jii, when you've made your decision, you should start a build log - we love to see members' progress with their models and you can get advice from those who have gone before. Don't worry if you feel a bit daunted by it all - it happened to us all when we were first starting out. And don't worry too much about making mistakes. There's a lot of fun and fulfilment to be had, and even though you may be very aware of how it could have been better it's a learning process, and today's mistakes become lessons for your future builds.
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This is such beautiful work, Johann.
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Photos! We need photos! Seriously, start a build log under "kits" - we all love to follow and see how you're doing, and it's a good way to get tips and advice (and supportive comments!) to help you with your build. A lot of other people have made this model and if you hit any problems, they've probably already encountered them and can help you overcome them.
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Hi Rick, I love the idea of your building a model of the African Queen (one of my favourite movies, where Bogart got to show he could play something other than a "tough guy"). You might get some help from these threads: and Regarding the live steam, is it your plan to install it in the model? The only problem I can foresee with that (apart from the whole thing of learning how to use live steam without blowing yourself up!) would be whether the relative sizes of the vessel and the engine/boiler would work together. Still, that's all part of the learning process, I suppose.
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Looking very good, Cri-Cri. How are you planning to fix the lateen yards to the masts? I've just been going through that process myself, and you might like to look at the June 9 post here:
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Welcome from Ballarat! Well, IMHO that's a good start. There are a few threads with recommendations for beginners' models - have a look at this one - Though I'm not a kit builder, Model shipways and Vanguard seem to be well recommended for beginners, with clear instructions.
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Nice work, Dick. Looking forward to further progress.
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HMCSS Victoria 1855 by BANYAN - 1:72
Louie da fly replied to BANYAN's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Those guns look amazing, Pat. Beautiful detail. I love the VR monogram. Maybe you should put a matchstick next to one to give a sense of scale. As a complete dunce regarding 3D printing, what do you have to provide to get something like this printed? A 3D CAD drawing, or can you somehow scan an existing real-world original? Steven- 993 replies
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