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chborgm got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
After reviewing the kit my first reaction is: The wood looks good quality, but the quantity is going to be tight. The instructions are a set of assembly drawings (no words), but look easy to follow. The fittings are all in two plastic boxes that I am not going to open until I need them. If I opened them I am sure i would lose something. So I am happy so far, I just hope i am up to it.
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chborgm got a reaction from etubino in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
Meant to in clude this picture of the box
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chborgm got a reaction from etubino in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
It has been several months since I up dated this log so let bring it up to date with a few pictures. Most of the deck items are not glued down yet because I will add them after I finish rigging. The last picture with lights I am going to tone down those deck lights.
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chborgm got a reaction from chris watton in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
It has been several months since I up dated this log so let bring it up to date with a few pictures. Most of the deck items are not glued down yet because I will add them after I finish rigging. The last picture with lights I am going to tone down those deck lights.
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chborgm got a reaction from BobG in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
Thanks, but because of the lock down I should have done more. I guessed I napped to much. Don't get old.
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chborgm got a reaction from baskerbosse in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
It has been several months since I up dated this log so let bring it up to date with a few pictures. Most of the deck items are not glued down yet because I will add them after I finish rigging. The last picture with lights I am going to tone down those deck lights.
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chborgm got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
Thanks, but because of the lock down I should have done more. I guessed I napped to much. Don't get old.
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chborgm got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
It has been several months since I up dated this log so let bring it up to date with a few pictures. Most of the deck items are not glued down yet because I will add them after I finish rigging. The last picture with lights I am going to tone down those deck lights.
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chborgm got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
I am surprised that there are not other logs on this ship. The only one I found is in the link below. There is probably an easier way to direct you to another log, but I don't know of it.
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chborgm got a reaction from etubino in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
Just got this kit. I haven't built anything for about two years due to arthritis in my hands, so I might not do the rigging, but I think i can still do the carpentry work. So stay tuned, and follow along. I could only find one other log on this ship by "alpayed", and his work is fantastic. Don't expect this quality from me, but i'll try.
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chborgm got a reaction from yvesvidal in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
It has been several months since I up dated this log so let bring it up to date with a few pictures. Most of the deck items are not glued down yet because I will add them after I finish rigging. The last picture with lights I am going to tone down those deck lights.
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chborgm got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Danmark by alpayed - Billing Boats - Kit bash
I just received the model yesterday, and am getting ready to start. Your work looks great. I only hope that I can do half the job. A few post back you mentioned that you gathered additional info on the ship. If you still have it and could make it available pls "PM" me.
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chborgm got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
Have done a fair amount. I have a few intermediate picture, and in the lates one I have placed the upper superstucture and have wiring in for upper lights. I am not putting navigation lights . Mainly because i only had 5mm green and red leds, and at 1:100 scale they just over powered. Also , the truth, It looked very hard to do.
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chborgm got a reaction from etubino in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
Have done a fair amount. I have a few intermediate picture, and in the lates one I have placed the upper superstucture and have wiring in for upper lights. I am not putting navigation lights . Mainly because i only had 5mm green and red leds, and at 1:100 scale they just over powered. Also , the truth, It looked very hard to do.
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chborgm got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
As you can see by the attached photos I have started the build up of the hull. The quality of the plywood and laser cut are very good. As you can see I have added some hole in the bulkheads to accomadate wireing that I have added for lighting. I have puts lights in the last several models I have built and it adds a nice effect. Pls excuse the clutter on my work bench I am not a neatnick at heart. I have added a picture of the "Portland" (Bluejacket) to show the lights.
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chborgm got a reaction from Mirabell61 in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
Have done a fair amount. I have a few intermediate picture, and in the lates one I have placed the upper superstucture and have wiring in for upper lights. I am not putting navigation lights . Mainly because i only had 5mm green and red leds, and at 1:100 scale they just over powered. Also , the truth, It looked very hard to do.
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chborgm got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
Meant to in clude this picture of the box
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chborgm got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
Have done a fair amount. I have a few intermediate picture, and in the lates one I have placed the upper superstucture and have wiring in for upper lights. I am not putting navigation lights . Mainly because i only had 5mm green and red leds, and at 1:100 scale they just over powered. Also , the truth, It looked very hard to do.
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chborgm got a reaction from coxswain in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
Have done a fair amount. I have a few intermediate picture, and in the lates one I have placed the upper superstucture and have wiring in for upper lights. I am not putting navigation lights . Mainly because i only had 5mm green and red leds, and at 1:100 scale they just over powered. Also , the truth, It looked very hard to do.
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chborgm got a reaction from Mirabell61 in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
As you can see by the attached photos I have started the build up of the hull. The quality of the plywood and laser cut are very good. As you can see I have added some hole in the bulkheads to accomadate wireing that I have added for lighting. I have puts lights in the last several models I have built and it adds a nice effect. Pls excuse the clutter on my work bench I am not a neatnick at heart. I have added a picture of the "Portland" (Bluejacket) to show the lights.
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chborgm got a reaction from JayCub in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
Have done a fair amount. I have a few intermediate picture, and in the lates one I have placed the upper superstucture and have wiring in for upper lights. I am not putting navigation lights . Mainly because i only had 5mm green and red leds, and at 1:100 scale they just over powered. Also , the truth, It looked very hard to do.
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chborgm got a reaction from JayCub in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
As you can see by the attached photos I have started the build up of the hull. The quality of the plywood and laser cut are very good. As you can see I have added some hole in the bulkheads to accomadate wireing that I have added for lighting. I have puts lights in the last several models I have built and it adds a nice effect. Pls excuse the clutter on my work bench I am not a neatnick at heart. I have added a picture of the "Portland" (Bluejacket) to show the lights.
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chborgm got a reaction from yvesvidal in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
Meant to in clude this picture of the box
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chborgm got a reaction from ccoyle in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
As you can see by the attached photos I have started the build up of the hull. The quality of the plywood and laser cut are very good. As you can see I have added some hole in the bulkheads to accomadate wireing that I have added for lighting. I have puts lights in the last several models I have built and it adds a nice effect. Pls excuse the clutter on my work bench I am not a neatnick at heart. I have added a picture of the "Portland" (Bluejacket) to show the lights.
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chborgm got a reaction from Cathead in Arabia 1856 by Cathead - FINISHED - Scale 1:64 - sidewheel riverboat from the Missouri River, USA
Cathead
I just came out of model building retirement, and am trying to catch up. As usual you work looks great.
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