NMBROOK
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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 Mark for such a nice post I did find your thread very interesting and the pics were great.
I think with building models like most things,nothing is black or white or right or wrong.There are many methods to achieve the desired result and I try to demonstrate why I chose one particular technique over another one.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from catopower in Muntz metal colour - any idea ?
Hi Nemad
Having worked on the Cutty Sark structural restoration,i did query the new tiles with one of my then company directors.He confirmed the tiles were the correct Muntz metal as originally fitted and the colour is true to the original.In a visit to my local model shop,I found KS now offer rolls of wafer thin foil in larger sheets to what they normally supply in there packets.They come in a clear and plastic square tube.Ideal for your requirements but they are expensive.Brass and copper were definitely available.I think brass is a very close likeness to the original.For killing the shine I would opt for either satin or matt polyurethane sprayed on.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from rafine in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Thank you very much indeed Mark for such a nice post I did find your thread very interesting and the pics were great.
I think with building models like most things,nothing is black or white or right or wrong.There are many methods to achieve the desired result and I try to demonstrate why I chose one particular technique over another one.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to shoule in The pirate who is buried in a church
I appreciate the scholarly contributions. They all add up.
Cheers for that, guy's.
Steve
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NMBROOK reacted to marktime in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
First of all thank you for your interest in my post on Amaro Pargo.
As a result I thought I would return the compliment and I have read this log through and I have enjoyed your progress.
I especially like your way of handling questions on your techniques and I look forward to seeing this build to completion.
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NMBROOK reacted to egkb in Name the Ship Game
That's the fellas Nigel.. the remaining ones are in a yard not so very far from me (8 miles or so) there used to be a couple on the water in Arklow Harbour some years back and I'd drool after them.. beeeeutiful hull design !
There is a Dublin Bay 18 fleet too !
Over to You Mate (hope it isn't Japanese Navy Stuff )
Stay Well
Eamonn
Am off to the cinema shortly (just stuck my head in home before heading over) so won't be around for a few hours.
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NMBROOK got a reaction from mtaylor in Muntz metal colour - any idea ?
Hi Nemad
Having worked on the Cutty Sark structural restoration,i did query the new tiles with one of my then company directors.He confirmed the tiles were the correct Muntz metal as originally fitted and the colour is true to the original.In a visit to my local model shop,I found KS now offer rolls of wafer thin foil in larger sheets to what they normally supply in there packets.They come in a clear and plastic square tube.Ideal for your requirements but they are expensive.Brass and copper were definitely available.I think brass is a very close likeness to the original.For killing the shine I would opt for either satin or matt polyurethane sprayed on.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to egkb in HM Schooner Ballahoo by egkb - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 Scale - First Proper Wood Build
OK OK Kit Bashed Lasagne :P you caught me ! made home made cookies too YUM
Catch Ya Later Bud,
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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 Mate
I am curious,did you raise the beef cattle,harvest the wheat and are the eggs from your own chickens?Only then could it be considered a 'true' scratchbuild lasagne by some
Sorry couldn't resist Hope you enjoy the film.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from egkb in Name the Ship Game
Dublin Bay 21 class racing yacht from 1903.Can't pin down the name of S2 although I found the names of all seven.Three have sunk and four remain in a farmers field,even watched a youtube video of the remaining ones
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 Brian .I am still plodding along with the deck,hope to have half of it laid by the end of today.Tapering the deck planks adds a mountain of time to the work,but I am more than happy with how it is shaping up.The difference in caulking between this technique and say pencil will not really show up until I apply some finish.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from tkay11 in HM Schooner Ballahoo by egkb - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 Scale - First Proper Wood Build
Hi Mate
My vote goes for varnishing (I assume this is what you mean)before fitting out.You may find more than one coat is require with a little rubbing down in between to achieve your desired finish.This is nigh on impossible to do with things in place and not end up with a deck that looks like the North Sea.Another factor is that unless you spray very thin coats of poly,it will form a small radius in the internal corners and everything will loose it's sharpness and definition.
I use a small burr in the Proxxon to abrade areas that fittings stick to making sure I go into clean timber.The epoxy bond is more than adequate and pinning is only required on stressed,vulnerable,items with a small gluing surface or larger items.Things like hatch combings,I find it unnecessary.I generally use Tamiya tape to 'mark' the outline of the fitting preventing any mishaps and marking the deck.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to MarisStella.hr in Barque Stefano kit development by MarisStella.hr
Thanks Max, it demands a lot of work ...
Here are some more pics of the hull...
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NMBROOK reacted to MarisStella.hr in Barque Stefano kit development by MarisStella.hr
...and a few more pictures to " feel " the curves of the stern and bow ...
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NMBROOK reacted to MarisStella.hr in Barque Stefano kit development by MarisStella.hr
... and a bit more...
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NMBROOK reacted to MarisStella.hr in Barque Stefano kit development by MarisStella.hr
Hello everyone ... here's reconstruction, it is progressing slowly ... Here are a few photos of setting the first coat of strips :
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NMBROOK reacted to MarisStella.hr in Barque Stefano kit development by MarisStella.hr
This is going to be a great new project for the kit producer... model is 1221mm over all, 1:63... She was 52m long on the deck...
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NMBROOK reacted to egkb in Name the Ship Game
Hint seems to be required.. What Country are most of my boats from ? folks new to my Name the Ship questions just need to take a look at my location !!
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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 Brian .I am still plodding along with the deck,hope to have half of it laid by the end of today.Tapering the deck planks adds a mountain of time to the work,but I am more than happy with how it is shaping up.The difference in caulking between this technique and say pencil will not really show up until I apply some finish.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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