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NMBROOK reacted to Mirabell61 in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:64 - 16-gun sloop
Build log part 44
view into cargo hold and intermediate deck
intermediate deck with sight on Forward stair from gundeck, sailroom, freshwater-drum, railing for main hold hatch, upper well area, and in Background pantry room.
The port side stowed anchor cable is tied and resting on the cargo and Barrels, and rises up and through the gundeck hatch grating
portside aft chainplates. Because of suited length to the intermediate links I made individual new ones instead of using the ones from the etch-sheet
appr. 66% of this area shall be covered by the QD
I´m quite pleased to be so far now... (keellaying was in Apr. 2013)
my Color System, brass, natural Wood and dull black where applicable
last dry fit for focsile- and Quarterdeck, all fits well so far..
also fitted the last deckstringers
Build log part 45 to follow....
Nils
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NMBROOK reacted to Mirabell61 in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:64 - 16-gun sloop
Build log part 43
still rigging the guns
The tackle jig is of great help to avoid tangling of the chords
The naval officer inspects the tackle maker`s 3 mm block tackles...
one by one the rigging of the guns process continues
wirtgh 25 mm figures there is no Problem with the deckbeam hights
the guns on the cutaway deckside are Standing on rails
the last gun on port side
the gundeck capstan will be rigged with the Messenger cable, when I get the anchor cable
this area of gundeck and beneath will be partly visible through the cutawy quarterdeck
Build log 44 to follow....
Nils
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NMBROOK got a reaction from PeteB in Vintage Billings Norske Love
Just some pics of the plans and instructions included with the model.Note date on drawing,not quite as old as me,but older than my wife .The instructions actually include more information than some of the current ones from Billings!I will take pics of the model at the weekend as I have several bags of loose items to wade through.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to md1400cs in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Nigel,
Thanks so much for your very welcomed words. I have learned a lot from you, and I have happily incorporated your thoughts in this build. You, as you know "fixed"my carriage wheels (:-) (:-)
Cheers.
Michael
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Martin W in Vintage Billings Norske Love
Just some pics of the plans and instructions included with the model.Note date on drawing,not quite as old as me,but older than my wife .The instructions actually include more information than some of the current ones from Billings!I will take pics of the model at the weekend as I have several bags of loose items to wade through.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to yancovitch in Vintage Billings Norske Love
hmmmmmm just found this site.....many many years ago, i built a reg size model of the norske, and also a 7 foot r/c version as in the photo.....liked this model because of the fat hull which was able to sail without external ballast....blue ensign--beautiful job on your model.........
loved your modifications, noticed also the rounded transom opposed to flat......don't remember, but i think my bow was rounder
good luck with yours nigel
actually i was looking for plans with bulkheads for this model, but couldn't find although i don't think i won't build any more ships....ha ha........will have to keep an eye on this post........cheers.....vic
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NMBROOK reacted to Blue Ensign in Vintage Billings Norske Love
Thanks Nigel, Popeye, and Brian, the kit produces a nice looking model, but being only single planked there is only one chance to get it right(ish), not for the faint hearted.
This is the original catalogue I had.
I remember thinking what a superb model and I wanted to be that guy, This was the hook that got me into wooden ship modelling.
A lot of the fittings were plastic and some of the brass ones looked slightly out of period to my eye even back then. One thing I do like is the stern and Quarter galleries, which despite having plastic decorations etc; does have an authentic and nice period look.
Don't know about the bow Nigel, it never struck me as being insufficiently bluff, but back in the day such considerations were way beyond my awareness level.
My main, and virtually only reference work was Lees Masting and rigging and I sort of followed the style of the 60 gun contemporary model (photo63) shown in the Representative Models Section. That didn't seem to have a particularly bluff bow.
I look forward to seeing you work your magic.
Regards,
B.E.
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NMBROOK got a reaction from riverboat in HMS Jason by Beef Wellington - Caldercraft - 1:64 - Artois-class frigate modified from HMS Diana 1794
Hi Jason,looking forward to following along with your build.
Once you have soaked the keel,try repeated ironing on both sides,using a hot domestic iron on a flat surface.Continually work along the keel with this alternating on both sides and keep going until the heat from the iron dries the ply out completely.This has worked for me with warped ply that won't succumb to simple soaking and weighting
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to Ferit in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Michael,
I salute your progress, your determination... Your carriages look very nice. Very fine details...
(The pins of the guns on my Berlin were just like yours. Me, I have cut the pins, drilled a hole there, inserted a belaying pin inside and painted them black.)
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NMBROOK reacted to md1400cs in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Lawrence,
Thanks for your kind words. I'm in the process of disassembling all the carriage axles and following Nigel's brilliant solution to the errors that I noticed after installing all of the wheels.
I have an incorrect space between the wheel washer and the axle pins. Nigel suggested that I remove the axles, cut them in two, remove the spacing gap and re-attach each axle in two parts.
Looking much better. Note the main pic from left to right before and after.
Nigel if you happen to read this A BIG THANKS my friend, as usual very sage advice.
Regards,
Michael
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NMBROOK reacted to rafine in Frigate Essex by Rafine - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Kitbashed
Moving along. The cap rails on the quarterdeck bulwarks and transom have been made from boxwood and installed. They are painted black. After doing the cap rails, I also made and installed the small pieces of rail that go above the hances. Since these pieces are in a precarious spot during further work, I put a pin through the rail and stanchion and into the rail below. The last item I did was to make and install the stern davits. These are boxwood and have the same simulated sheaves that I have used previously on this build.
The next work will be the guns and other deck fittings and furniture on the quarterdeck.
Bob
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NMBROOK reacted to rafine in Frigate Essex by Rafine - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Kitbashed
Thanks Scott.
Rainy weather has cut down golf time and increased modeling time. As a result, I have made and installed the quarterdeck pin rails and also have done the quarterdeck hances and related moldings.
The pin rails are boxwood and were pinned and glued to the bulwarks. For the hances, I used the laser cut kit parts for the sculpted curved portion, but cut off the additional laser cut "molding" portion and replaced it with half round molding. The kit parts were nicely done, but very fragile, and it just seemed easier to use a less fragile alternative.
Now, I will do the cap rails for the bulwarks and transom.
Bob
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NMBROOK reacted to rafine in Frigate Essex by Rafine - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Kitbashed
I added the simulated bulwark sheaves for the main braces.
I then made up the quarterdeck bulwark ringbolts and blackened them and a bunch of eyebolts. I also made up two sizes of cleats from boxwood. I then drilled the bulwarks and transom for all of them and installed them (with the exception of the ringbolts for the four guns that I will mount).
I then made two transom knees from boxwood and installed them. Lastly, I made a traveler for the boom sheet from wire and installed it in the transom with drilled holes.
The pin rails remain to be made and installed to complete the quarterdeck bulwark work.
Bob
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NMBROOK reacted to rafine in Frigate Essex by Rafine - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Kitbashed
Deck planking on the quarterdeck is now complete. I began by doing the center section of planking. This provided coverage around the hatches and masts and a base for the capstan and wheel. I left the aft section open to give a view of the cabin. After completing this , I tried out a variety of options for additional planking to mount guns. To my eye, the best was to do enough planking to mount the forward two guns on each side. I'm sure that others would probably come to different conclusions, but that is the choice I made. I did also add two small planking strips at the stern to support the transom knees.
I also made up the hatches and the ladderway coaming from boxwood with the kit gratings. As before, the deck planking is holly with pencil "caulking" and golden oak filler "treenails", finished with Wipe-on Poly.
I'm in the process of making up cleats, ringbolts and eyebolts for the quarterdeck bulwarks. Drilling for them and mounting will be next.
Bob
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NMBROOK reacted to derebek in Peleng-i Bahri 1777 by derebek - 1/48 - POF - Ottoman Galleon
more photos
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NMBROOK reacted to derebek in Peleng-i Bahri 1777 by derebek - 1/48 - POF - Ottoman Galleon
leveling rough start to the bow figure
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NMBROOK reacted to derebek in Peleng-i Bahri 1777 by derebek - 1/48 - POF - Ottoman Galleon
continue from where I left after a long hiatus
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NMBROOK reacted to David Nuttall in Vintage Billings Norske Love
I have been given one to finish off as well!! The instructions are not good, check out other sites for rigging
pics.The original kit was dark mahogany and deck was not planked.Looks a good rugged kit when finished.
I´ve had to make up a lot of missing bits, including all the cannons.
regards and good luck David
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NMBROOK got a reaction from coxswain in Vintage Billings Norske Love
Just some pics of the plans and instructions included with the model.Note date on drawing,not quite as old as me,but older than my wife .The instructions actually include more information than some of the current ones from Billings!I will take pics of the model at the weekend as I have several bags of loose items to wade through.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Kevin in Vintage Billings Norske Love
Just some pics of the plans and instructions included with the model.Note date on drawing,not quite as old as me,but older than my wife .The instructions actually include more information than some of the current ones from Billings!I will take pics of the model at the weekend as I have several bags of loose items to wade through.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from cog in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
After a little absence,I have something of an update.Aside from very little time,my broadband connection is giving me grief Either lightning fast or more commonly working at a snails past.I shall contact my provider and give them what for when in the right frame of mind.
Anyway,half the deck planked,given a scrape and light sand and then a couple of coats of poly to prevent glue marks whilst working on the other side.I have moved away from shellac as firstly,I like the variation of tones and secondly it means I can use my acrylic ageing techniques should I choose.I am ,due to the pleasing appearance,considering NOT treenailing and risk spoiling the effect.
The other side of the hull is now built and shaped so my next job is to sort the upper gunport frames on this side.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to Blue Ensign in Vintage Billings Norske Love
Hi Nigel, here's a few pics of my old Norske Love, she's been uncased for many years, and has to have a periodic dusting, but I'm still very fond of the old girl as she marks my first foray into wooden kit building
Hope you find them of use
B.E.
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NMBROOK reacted to Blue Ensign in Vintage Billings Norske Love
I will be interested to see what you make of Norske Love Nigel. I built this model back in the early 1980's and it still resides in my office.
It needs some serious modification to the head works, and replacement of many of the fittings, something I have no doubt you are well up to.
One thing that really puzzled me about the kit was that for a ship of around 1760 it was supplied with round tops more appropriate to a vessel of the 17th century.
I made many mods to my version although I would hope today that I could improve on my 1980's effort.
I have some pics of the model including details, I'll post them up later.
Cheers,
B.E.
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NMBROOK got a reaction from NAZGÛL in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
Fabulous work mate,the kevels(cleats) look great .
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to NAZGÛL in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
Hey everyone!
I have done some work on the cleats and rigging details to start the actual rigging. It was harder than expected to get them thinned down, and not breaking them. Having this done means I can now start with the rigging.
/Matti
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