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ccoyle got a reaction from Ronald-V in Adler IV by ccoyle - HMV - 1/250 - CARD
State of Play
Well, I'm thinking long and hard about this model. Point of fact is that it is proving to be much more of a challenge than I anticipated -- I wasn't expecting the need to formulate so many solutions for such a small and 'simple' project. Among the issues have been:
fit (some of these issues are undoubtedly due to my attempt to create a more solid hull structure) lack of clarity in the 'diagrams' (which as mentioned consist of only a few photos) print registration (these are often tiny, but they are there, and they affect the cutting out of parts, which in turn affects fit) very unsightly 'fixes' (these are entirely on me) subject matter fidelity (minor differences between model and subject -- could be due to refits made on the subject vessel over nearly 50 years of service, or could be design concessions aimed at simplifying the build process) As usual for any model kit, every minor issue contributes to a declining 'fun factor' for a build, and the question is always, "Is the diminishing fun factor enough to merit suspending the build?" I don't know if I'm quite to the point of suspension yet, but I'm thinking about it. If I do decide to put this one on the shelf of shame, the comforting fact is that I'd only be out less than $20 for the kit and laser-cut parts, so not a big financial loss.
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ccoyle got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Adler IV by ccoyle - HMV - 1/250 - CARD
State of Play
Well, I'm thinking long and hard about this model. Point of fact is that it is proving to be much more of a challenge than I anticipated -- I wasn't expecting the need to formulate so many solutions for such a small and 'simple' project. Among the issues have been:
fit (some of these issues are undoubtedly due to my attempt to create a more solid hull structure) lack of clarity in the 'diagrams' (which as mentioned consist of only a few photos) print registration (these are often tiny, but they are there, and they affect the cutting out of parts, which in turn affects fit) very unsightly 'fixes' (these are entirely on me) subject matter fidelity (minor differences between model and subject -- could be due to refits made on the subject vessel over nearly 50 years of service, or could be design concessions aimed at simplifying the build process) As usual for any model kit, every minor issue contributes to a declining 'fun factor' for a build, and the question is always, "Is the diminishing fun factor enough to merit suspending the build?" I don't know if I'm quite to the point of suspension yet, but I'm thinking about it. If I do decide to put this one on the shelf of shame, the comforting fact is that I'd only be out less than $20 for the kit and laser-cut parts, so not a big financial loss.
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ccoyle got a reaction from sheepsail in Adler IV by ccoyle - HMV - 1/250 - CARD
State of Play
Well, I'm thinking long and hard about this model. Point of fact is that it is proving to be much more of a challenge than I anticipated -- I wasn't expecting the need to formulate so many solutions for such a small and 'simple' project. Among the issues have been:
fit (some of these issues are undoubtedly due to my attempt to create a more solid hull structure) lack of clarity in the 'diagrams' (which as mentioned consist of only a few photos) print registration (these are often tiny, but they are there, and they affect the cutting out of parts, which in turn affects fit) very unsightly 'fixes' (these are entirely on me) subject matter fidelity (minor differences between model and subject -- could be due to refits made on the subject vessel over nearly 50 years of service, or could be design concessions aimed at simplifying the build process) As usual for any model kit, every minor issue contributes to a declining 'fun factor' for a build, and the question is always, "Is the diminishing fun factor enough to merit suspending the build?" I don't know if I'm quite to the point of suspension yet, but I'm thinking about it. If I do decide to put this one on the shelf of shame, the comforting fact is that I'd only be out less than $20 for the kit and laser-cut parts, so not a big financial loss.
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ccoyle got a reaction from Dave_E in Adler IV by ccoyle - HMV - 1/250 - CARD
State of Play
Well, I'm thinking long and hard about this model. Point of fact is that it is proving to be much more of a challenge than I anticipated -- I wasn't expecting the need to formulate so many solutions for such a small and 'simple' project. Among the issues have been:
fit (some of these issues are undoubtedly due to my attempt to create a more solid hull structure) lack of clarity in the 'diagrams' (which as mentioned consist of only a few photos) print registration (these are often tiny, but they are there, and they affect the cutting out of parts, which in turn affects fit) very unsightly 'fixes' (these are entirely on me) subject matter fidelity (minor differences between model and subject -- could be due to refits made on the subject vessel over nearly 50 years of service, or could be design concessions aimed at simplifying the build process) As usual for any model kit, every minor issue contributes to a declining 'fun factor' for a build, and the question is always, "Is the diminishing fun factor enough to merit suspending the build?" I don't know if I'm quite to the point of suspension yet, but I'm thinking about it. If I do decide to put this one on the shelf of shame, the comforting fact is that I'd only be out less than $20 for the kit and laser-cut parts, so not a big financial loss.
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ccoyle got a reaction from Dave_E in Adler IV by ccoyle - HMV - 1/250 - CARD
Superstructure assembled and test-fitted.
A slight fit problem at the back that will need to be addressed before moving forward.
Stay tuned!
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ccoyle got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Adler IV by ccoyle - HMV - 1/250 - CARD
State of Play
Well, I'm thinking long and hard about this model. Point of fact is that it is proving to be much more of a challenge than I anticipated -- I wasn't expecting the need to formulate so many solutions for such a small and 'simple' project. Among the issues have been:
fit (some of these issues are undoubtedly due to my attempt to create a more solid hull structure) lack of clarity in the 'diagrams' (which as mentioned consist of only a few photos) print registration (these are often tiny, but they are there, and they affect the cutting out of parts, which in turn affects fit) very unsightly 'fixes' (these are entirely on me) subject matter fidelity (minor differences between model and subject -- could be due to refits made on the subject vessel over nearly 50 years of service, or could be design concessions aimed at simplifying the build process) As usual for any model kit, every minor issue contributes to a declining 'fun factor' for a build, and the question is always, "Is the diminishing fun factor enough to merit suspending the build?" I don't know if I'm quite to the point of suspension yet, but I'm thinking about it. If I do decide to put this one on the shelf of shame, the comforting fact is that I'd only be out less than $20 for the kit and laser-cut parts, so not a big financial loss.
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ccoyle got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Adler IV by ccoyle - HMV - 1/250 - CARD
Superstructure assembled and test-fitted.
A slight fit problem at the back that will need to be addressed before moving forward.
Stay tuned!
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ccoyle reacted to kgstakes in Chesapeake 17 Kayak by kgstakes - FINISHED - Midwest Products - 1:12 scale
Finished the Chesapeake 17 Kayak this morning.
i don’t know if anyone else has built this but i had a hard time with the buckles and actually gave up and used some buckles I had made for me for my 1/8 th scale stagecoach.
Makes it look a little like a Santa Clause Kayak but hey I have buckles on the straps for the hatches.🤣🤣
Here are some pictures of the finished model.
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ccoyle reacted to chris watton in HMS Surprise 1796 (prototype) by James H - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Spent today working on the fictional stern parts - bits added, ripped off and added again, so this is not a reflection on the completed model....
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ccoyle got a reaction from Cast Off in Amazing Resource! Hello.
Welcome aboard!
First of all, your smack looks very nice. I built one as my first wooden model about 25 years ago back when it was still being produced by Midwest Products. I have also built a CLC boat, their Sassafras 12 kit, which you can read about here. It was a fun project, and I'd probably do another one but for the fact that I don't have space to store it.
You can resize your photos by double-clicking on the inserted image to bring up an image editing window.
Lastly, there is a ship modeling club in your area, the South Bay Model Shipwrights. Check them out!
Cheers!
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ccoyle reacted to RGL in HMA Submarine AE2 by RGL - FINISHED - Hobartville Hobbies - 1/350 - 3D printed
That’ll do !
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ccoyle reacted to Jack H in HMS Cumberland 1774 by Jack H - 1:36 &1:48 - POF - kit development for True Image Models
Liu completed the assembly of the Hawse pieces today.
This is Wang's 1/4" scale pear wood version.
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ccoyle reacted to Cast Off in Amazing Resource! Hello.
@ccoyle The Sassafras looks like a great boat!!! I understand the storage issue, I'm giving my Arctic Tern to my sister because we don't use it enough and it is taking up space. On the other hand... 🙂 Im looking at the Glen L 15 as my next 1:1 scale boat !!!!!!
Wow, appreciate the link to the local modellers, great site and I really had no idea they existed.. It's a good site with many good links and general info for everyone.
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ccoyle got a reaction from Canute in HMS Zulu by king derelict - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/700 - PLASTIC
Looks great, Alan!
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ccoyle got a reaction from Canute in Adler IV by ccoyle - HMV - 1/250 - CARD
Superstructure assembled and test-fitted.
A slight fit problem at the back that will need to be addressed before moving forward.
Stay tuned!
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ccoyle got a reaction from Diver in Adler IV by ccoyle - HMV - 1/250 - CARD
Superstructure assembled and test-fitted.
A slight fit problem at the back that will need to be addressed before moving forward.
Stay tuned!
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ccoyle got a reaction from catopower in Anyone out there working on a card model?
I just wanted to give another shout-out somewhere to WAK (https://www.wak.pl/). I placed an order on 4 Feb and got it today, eleven days later, which is pretty lickety-darn-split for an order crossing the pond from Poland -- I usually don't get my hopes up when checking the mailbox until at least three weeks have transpired. The order came perfectly packaged, and WAK's shipping rates are unbeatable ($13.41 for three kits, five sets of laser-cut frames, and three canopies). In addition to being sold through WAK's online shop, the three kits I purchased are also published by WAK. These are the first of their kits I have obtained, and my initial impressions of them are very favorable. I may do a write-up of them later in the "what have you received" thread.
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ccoyle got a reaction from AJohnson in Adler IV by ccoyle - HMV - 1/250 - CARD
Superstructure assembled and test-fitted.
A slight fit problem at the back that will need to be addressed before moving forward.
Stay tuned!
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ccoyle got a reaction from AJohnson in Adler IV by ccoyle - HMV - 1/250 - CARD
Nope. There are no parts for internal structure, so unless one chooses to scratch-build, then there isn't even the option.
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ccoyle got a reaction from king derelict in Adler IV by ccoyle - HMV - 1/250 - CARD
Superstructure assembled and test-fitted.
A slight fit problem at the back that will need to be addressed before moving forward.
Stay tuned!
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ccoyle got a reaction from Richard44 in Adler IV by ccoyle - HMV - 1/250 - CARD
Superstructure assembled and test-fitted.
A slight fit problem at the back that will need to be addressed before moving forward.
Stay tuned!
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ccoyle got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Adler IV by ccoyle - HMV - 1/250 - CARD
Superstructure assembled and test-fitted.
A slight fit problem at the back that will need to be addressed before moving forward.
Stay tuned!
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ccoyle got a reaction from Ryland Craze in HMS Surprise 1796 (prototype) by James H - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Interesting. That's the first thing I noticed when looking at James' photos. I do think the look could be improved if your printer could use a serif font -- the sans serif font looks far too modern. Italics would probably also help improve the look, since the writing on the real carriages leans a bit. Example below:
SPIT FIRE
vs.
SPIT FIRE
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ccoyle reacted to captain_hook in Liebherr LTM 11200 9.1 Crane by captain_hook - Lego - Approx. 1/18 Scale - Mammoet Colour Scheme
Hello everybody. Since I couldn't get to my workshop in 2023 due to the installation of a solar system, I realized a childhood dream of mine – a scale model made of Lego. I chose the Liebherr heavy-duty crane, model 11200, as my motif. This crane can lift a maximum of 1200 tons, has nine axles, and a three-stage boom with a heavy-duty jib. The 1:18 scale model is built from around 14,000 bricks, 16 motors, and two battery boxes. It's basically remote-controlled, but due to its weight of almost 10 kg, it's not particularly stable when assembled – the limits of Lego's load-bearing capacity.
The model was inspired by an earlier model by a Dutch hobbyist, although it was considerably larger. It took about nine months to build, with a few hours of work every now and then. I completely assembled the crane once and extended it for a photo shoot. Now it sits retired on my shelf. A model of this size was always my dream – but due to cost reasons, it wasn't realized until later. Now back to ship modeling; the next kit is already on its way … stay tuned.
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ccoyle reacted to alross2 in New BlueJacket Shipcrafters kit in development: West Coast lumber schooner
Some of today's drawings. These are part of the hull construction sheet. This is reduced copy as the sheet will be 36" wide.
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