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NMBROOK got a reaction from NAZGÛL in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
Great work mate!!!A big undertaking,but to be honest anything lesser would not be appropriate for your build
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to Sjors in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Yep, most of us .............
Please highlight most !!!!!!!
Not me
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NMBROOK reacted to gjdale in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
I know how that feels Nigel - you are in good company on that aspect! Do your tutorial when you have both the time and the inclination - most of us will be patient !
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NMBROOK reacted to NAZGÛL in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
Hey all! I have started to plan for the next steps.
One thing was deciding the look of the deadeyes. This is the look I want: Heartshaped and quite wonky and irregular in shape.
I ended up just sanding the round ones in the kit to imitate that shape. I also tried to make the metal parts holding some of them, the kit suggests rope on these ones also, but I want metal ones.
This is how far I am doing a test version:
/Matti
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Blue Ensign in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
Glad to hear you have managed a little build time mate.Your masts are coming on well,with some great detailing .There is certainly a lot more work involved in these than one would expect at first glance.Your model is developing a wonderful 'organic' look to the colours and I love the contrast with lighter shades on the deck and masting
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from mtaylor in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Thank you very much indeed Nick I know what you mean,but I am the other way round,I automatically treenail everything The only reason I paused for thought is that I need to order some more drillbits This pause had made me take a second glance
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Salty Sea Dog in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
Glad to hear you have managed a little build time mate.Your masts are coming on well,with some great detailing .There is certainly a lot more work involved in these than one would expect at first glance.Your model is developing a wonderful 'organic' look to the colours and I love the contrast with lighter shades on the deck and masting
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to md1400cs in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Nigel
Thanks that would be great. I'm sure that others will also find your tutorial super helpful, and informative.
YES WHSmith. We certainly visited those stores though preferred the one on Baker Street that was close to our flat. Oxford Street had the "big" one (:-). Trinidad would be the ginny pig....for your caulking technique.
Regards,
Michael
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NMBROOK reacted to RKurczewski in Stern gallery of Santissima Trinidad
I hope you will find this one amusing. Spanish 6 pounder in 1/96 scale (made for Santa Leocadia)
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NMBROOK reacted to RKurczewski in Stern gallery of Santissima Trinidad
...and just because I can: 3d print ready hull.
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NMBROOK reacted to mangaroca in Stern gallery of Santissima Trinidad
Looks super cool! What scale are you planning on going for? How much would you charge for the cast and how much for the 3d model?
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NMBROOK reacted to fnick in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
hi Nigel
Let me add my compliments on a fantastics deck to the already very long list here!! Fully deserved. I'm sure you'll do a great job with the treenails if you go down that route but it is so tempting to say "Dont touch it!! It looks great as is!! Leave it!!"
Nick
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NMBROOK reacted to NAZGÛL in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
I'll do that! Often you see awesome lighting in sci-fi models also.
/Matti
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NMBROOK reacted to rafine in Frigate Essex by Rafine - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Kitbashed
Thanks so much Scott.
Just returned from a trip up north to see the kids and grandkids and to attend my 50th law school reunion. Had a great time, but happy to get back to Essex.
I've completed the waist deck framing. The construction followed the materials and procedures used for the other deck framing ( all of which has been previously described ). With this step, all of the upper deck framing is now done. I've included a full profile photo of the model to this point. The next work will be the limited deck planking to be done in the waist.
Bob
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NMBROOK reacted to md1400cs in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Nigel,
I've gone back to review your; After each plank is cut and tapered, black tissue paper is glued to one edge and one end..., along with all of the subsequent comments. I'm a bit confused about what kind of black tissue paper would be appropriate. Did you use black paper napkins? I want to try your brilliant idea on my next "under the table" project. Please don't spent to much time with this quire, but I would appreciate your advice. As usual......
Regards,
Michael
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NMBROOK reacted to NAZGÛL in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Lighting sounds great mate, the effect can be really nice !
/Matti
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NMBROOK got a reaction from md1400cs in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Thank you very much indeed Michael for your kind words Sadly the distinct four seasons of my childhood has now been replaced by a few sunny days around Easter and variable weather for the rest of the year featuring lots of rain I live in hope of the heatwave of 76/77? but don't miss 6ft snowdrifts
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to rafine in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
I'm late to the party in praising your deck planking, but let me add my admiration for your work. For what it's worth, I like the look of treenailing, but I would understand if you choose not to do it.
Bob
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NMBROOK reacted to mtaylor in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Not a bad plan on the lighting, Nigel. You can get very small LED's (I think 3mm maybe smaller) and by putting in the proper resisitor they can get really dim. I put an external pot on mine and I can dim them down to almost nothing. The nice thing is, with LED's is no heat. There's also some "flicker" setups here in both the articles and in a couple of the sub-forums for doing this.
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NMBROOK reacted to egkb in HM Schooner Ballahoo by egkb - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 Scale - First Proper Wood Build
Thanks Kester.. Looks like just a hint of the steps will be the way to go ! Ballahooligan (Dang.. wish I'd thought of that.. )
E
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NMBROOK reacted to Stockholm tar in HM Schooner Ballahoo by egkb - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 Scale - First Proper Wood Build
Well, looks like I'm in the doghouse over this one. Woof!
Eamonn, you're right, it was always called the 'doghouse' on yachts, and I have sailed on one or two as well – although I'd rather not say when. I'm not really sure what the structure was called on vessels of our period though. Anyone?
How about Nigel's word 'enclosure', although that sounds as though it has no top... which could then get confused with the 'manger' on a lower gun deck... which I believe is where animals weren't kept... although not on cutters or schooners, 'cos they didn't have 'em... lower gun decks that is... if you see what I mean. I think I need a quick lie down.
I think I'm with Nigel on this one, as I don't think you would be able to see much, just the top step if that. So, I'd save yourself a bit of work, and go with your instinct. As to 'brightening the place up', your Ballyhooligan is miles better than the kit already.
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NMBROOK reacted to egkb in HM Schooner Ballahoo by egkb - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 Scale - First Proper Wood Build
That's wot I was thinking too Nigel, as you say without retracting the 'sliding' roof arrangement all you would see would be the top step at best (and the tops of the 'sides' if you follow) I was thinking about half sliding the roof back.. your wee box painted black will be the solution I feel with inside the Dog House (Thanks Kester that's also what we called the little 'sticking up' cabin on racing yachts, way back when I did that sorta thing ) painted white, as per Ollie's Mermaid (though Mermaid is a little later I think, I'd still like to brighten the place up a little as opposed to the bare walnut interior of the kit! the box will still be matt black though)
Thanks Nigel
Stay Well
Eamonn
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Stockholm tar in HM Schooner Ballahoo by egkb - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 Scale - First Proper Wood Build
Hi Buddy
What started out as a little research into the term 'companionway' as I always took this to be a general term to mean steps down from a deck into a cabin or lower deck,which it is,sorry Kester,but none the wiser as to the name of the actual enclosure,has led me to look at images of ballahoo's enclosure.You will only ever see the top tread,if that,unless your depict the sliding hatch on top fully or partly retracted You may end up making stairs and not be able to see them.You would still have to make a 'black box' for below deck level to create the illusion.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from egkb in HM Schooner Ballahoo by egkb - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 Scale - First Proper Wood Build
Hi Buddy
What started out as a little research into the term 'companionway' as I always took this to be a general term to mean steps down from a deck into a cabin or lower deck,which it is,sorry Kester,but none the wiser as to the name of the actual enclosure,has led me to look at images of ballahoo's enclosure.You will only ever see the top tread,if that,unless your depict the sliding hatch on top fully or partly retracted You may end up making stairs and not be able to see them.You would still have to make a 'black box' for below deck level to create the illusion.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from egkb in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Thank you very much indeed mate I would leave the copper in a natural finish.The lighting,if I go ahead will be using minibulbs,not leds.Run on half voltage they would give a soft,candlelike glow.This should provide very subtle lighting.The bulbs I use have a minimum lifespan of 16,000 hours so replacement would not be in my lifetime unless of course I didn't switch them off for the next two years .
Kind Regards
Nigel
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