mugje

You're Speedy to! Nice to see the progress

Very nice build!

Looks good Norway! You're getting there

I'm also not always happy with close-ups from my model...something to work on in the future haha.

The Tanganyika looks more like wood though. I'm still not sure if I like that über clean look of boxwood

ìt looks wonderful!

10 hours ago, Norway said:

As usual.... Pristine work mugje. 

What did you use for colouring the ratlines?

I diluted some black paint, that worked fine. The only difference with the indian ink is...that diluted paint dries somewhat hard up. And with the ink the line keep more flexibel.

11 hours ago, Blue Pilot said:

Great job!  She looks beautiful. 

Thank you!

1 hour ago, The Lazy Saint said:

I haven't looked in for a while Mugje and l have to say she is looking fantastic. Well done you.

Best wishes as always, 

The Lazy Saint. 

Thanks Lazy Saint!

They look tight enough 👍

11 hours ago, SimonV said:

Thank you. Will think about business , but need customers first 

 

Thank you. If you look at my first post there was no planning for CNC...a Few years later 4 axis is no problem. I started with simple 2D stuff and slowly progress to 3D.... If you have any questions or need help, please feel free to ask.

 

Thanks Vene, I am glad you like it .

I think a lot of the builders here would be potential costumers. I would

That's amazing! I myself have a background in CNC but never worked with a 4 axis mill. The result is really beautiful! Especially at that scale. Maybe make a business out of it

3 minutes ago, Vane said:

Vanguard Models Master Shipwright kit of HMS Speedy!!

I will put up a thread very soon on this with all details… but the first impression of this kit is simply "wow"!

Everything packed very nicely and protected. Other kits I have bought has been quickly packed with sawdust and manuals with folded paper etc. Here you can really see that someone has made an effort in protection and layout. I have just briefly looked at all the wood and the parts and its simply way beyond what I have worked with previously. Only problem is that if I get used to this level of quality I wont be able to go back to my other kits....

And also a big thanks to Chris who let me order a kit before the official release and it was delievered very quickly to Sweden where I live!   

Really nice! You have somewhat a kit collection now

Small update...installed the Fore gaff, main gaff and driver boom. There is a lot more to learn regarding rigging...like which knots etc. But that takes time I guess. Nice to discover which line is for what part to move or hold still.

12 hours ago, Norway said:

Just started to fiddle with my first standing rigging...

Your doing great Norway! Just step by step...I still didn't figure it out where those hanging pendants are for 😅, well...it will become clear at some point

Take care Bitter End...life happens, so take your time to go through the process

You did a wonderful job! Also regarding the pictures by the way👍

Thanks Retired Guy! And the others for the likes 🙂

10 hours ago, SpyGlass said:

Lost track a bit do you still have a warped keel bit ??

Its almost impossible to straighten an MDF one  - ply is juuust possible but not worth the effort.

You are owed a replacement   - ask for it from your supplier

Where are you - in the UK and most countries the supplier is responsible NOT the manufacturer

Yes I did not start with the kit yet. I live in the Netherlands but purchased the kit at Cornwall Model Boats. If that is the case like you said then I 

will send an email to CMB for a replacement. Thanks for tuning in!

Thanks Lazy Saint 🙂

On 11/15/2019 at 1:37 AM, WalrusGuy said:

Thanks VTHokiEE, I will take a look. From a quick glance it seems like many of the items are currently out of stock and will have to wait for a month or so. 

 

Thanks for the kind words Ryland! Yes I did look through the instructions. Both the kits' instructions are muchhh better than that of AL's Virginia. Since you reminded me of the more detailed Syren instructions I am leaning towards that ship more now haha, but it is quite a lot more expensive than the Fair American. I'll research a bit more on both ships before I make a decision.

I've sent a mail to GMB when and if the stock was being refilled. This was more then a month ago I think. They said that the manufactorer did not have any stock anymore, so they didn't know when a new delivery was comming. GMB is great by the way...not meant as a diss

The ships that you chose have also different scales, so that is maybe something that can help you with your descision

The font is probably not accurate...but much better then the original letters that came with the box...don't really understand why Caldercraft supplied such letters as this:

Finally named her...🙂

Used tape to measure the position.

And found letters at Cornwall Model Ships at the right size and color. 

Afterward I applied a thin layer of varnish.

4 hours ago, dashi said:

Thanks Pat, Hubert and Mugje, yes same wood. I used a pigmented stain for the brown stuff and unstained above the water line.

It turned out really beautiful!

It's a really nice build! I like the close-ups, your work is really precise

Is the hull planking the same wood, but just with other finishes on it?

13 minutes ago, Norway said:

Flawless work mugje.

Tnx Norway! And the others for the likes 😁

Mounted some "stays"