ccoyle
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Got the various bits of the bow in place. This completes the basic hull structure. @Chuck Seiler The ladder turned out to be too wide to fit its spot. I had to disassemble it and trim about 1 mm from each step. I glued the sides in first and added the rungs afterward. Next task is to fabricate and hang the rudder.
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There are a lot of photos of modern schooners under sail, e.g. Pride of Baltimore II, Californian, etc., that can be found online -- great way to see how they set their sails in various wind conditions.
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Ah, I see. I've seen a lot of unflattering comments about the wooden tiles, but I don't think that they would look all that bad if given an appropriate finish. Gotta hand it to you for perseverance, though, doing both the tiles and tape -- whew!
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Perhaps I overlooked it in your Bellona log, but have you discussed the quality of Corel materials? In my very limited experience with them, it has seemed to me that their kit quality is somewhat directly related to kit expense, i.e. more expensive kits have better materials, and reviews of Corel's flagship model kits usually comment on the good materials found in them. Bellona certainly looked very nice, so I'm wondering if you have made any similar observations.
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Welcome! You are off to a fine start. I have moved your log into the new 1801-1850 era build logs section. Cheers!
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That's sage advice for any modeler and helps prevent the accumulation of projects that later never get built.
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I missed the finish of this one, and I also offer congratulations. It is a very fine finished model! Cheers!
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Interesting -- I have often heard the green wooden tiles spoken of, but haven't ever seen them being used. It will be interesting to see how the finished task looks. Cheers!
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Hey, Joshua. I had the 1/700 scale Mogami way back in the day -- like 1982, if memory serves. I believe it was the last plastic kit I ever worked on. Never finished it, sadly. I look forward to seeing yours come together.
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I can't speak to their instructions, but Modellers Shipyard kits have been generally well received. We currently have sixteen build logs on hand for various Modellers Shipyard kits, which you can check out by clicking here.
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Welcome, Dale, from a NorCal ex-pat. The AVS is a well-regarded kit and is often suggested for beginners since it has minimal rigging and armament. As you have learned, even a "beginner" kit has sufficient challenges for s first-time builder. I hope your renewed enthusiasm will get you past any mental roadblocks on your project. Be sure to start a build log! BTW, depending on your whereabouts, there are at least three very good local ship modeling clubs in California: South Bay Model Shipwrights (Bay Area), Ship Modelers Association (Fullerton), and San Diego Ship Modelers Guild.
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Hello, Olya. That is a very nice paint job! This kit is one of the last kits that Ben Lankford designed for Model Shipways -- he was highly regarded for his contributions to the hobby of model ship building.
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Being a newbie
ccoyle replied to Edwardkenway's topic in How to use the MSW forum - **NO MODELING CONTENT**
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Ouch! Sorry to hear about that. Hope everything goes well for you moving forward.
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Cannon Rigging
ccoyle replied to JohnA's topic in Discussion for a Ship's Deck Furniture, Guns, boats and other Fittings
Hello, John. Most general wooden ship modeling books include material on rigging gun tackles. Local libraries often have these in their catalog. Cheers! -
non-ship review 1:24 Istanbul diorama - OcCre
ccoyle replied to James H's topic in Non-ship kit reviews
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Further progress. I'll call this first shot a pic of the "kinda looks like a windlass thingy," even though I know it's not a windlass. Bit more of the interior bow framing added as well. Heads up @Chuck Seiler: That pseudo-windlass thingy took quite a bit of fitting to get it in there right. I had to remove some material on the starboard side. And I also got the port-side interior bulwark planking done. When I originally did the outer planking, I was a little worried, because they didn't have much in the way of gluing surfaces. But once all of the interior framing and planking is added, the hull is actually quite sturdy. Onward!
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Hey, hey now!! I don't "despise change." Well, at least not all of it. Okay, maybe most of it. 😋
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Strange. I recall seeing part #132 in my instructions -- might be something they caught when they rolled out the new kit. As you are probably well aware, card kit instructions are notorious for the occasional omission or lack of clarity. Learning to work around these is an acquired skill!
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These beautiful schooner yachts are eminently worthy of your amazing modeling skills, Keith. Or is that the other way 'round?
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Welcome aboard, Mike!
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Welcome aboard, Patrick!
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