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NMBROOK got a reaction from cog in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Ok something in a way of an update.The infill has been faired although the final touches will be applied after fitting the false deck and bow/stern blocks.The deck stringers have been fitted.The two scrap pieces screwed down provide temporary clamping due to the sheer on these stringers.Next job is finishing the deck edge supports from amidships to bow and the bow/stern filler pieces.Not much more to add that the pics don't explain.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from egkb in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Thanks mate I did actually feel like I was rambling a bit
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to chris watton in HMS PRINCE by AMATI
A new version of the Amati Prince will be released one day...
Just need Amati to cut my new designs.....
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NMBROOK reacted to DORIS in ROYAL CAROLINE 1749 by Doris - 1:40 - CARD
Hello dear friends,
Thank you very much for your kind words and praise, they mean a lot for me. I appreciate your support, thať s a great honour and pleasure for me. I will try to continue as best as possible to make the model worthy of your words!
Hello dear Sherry,
well, I do not thin the clay, I only soften it by kneading in my hand / it needs also a bit higher temperature. Then it is possible to shape the clay easily, because it is soft enough.
I dip my fingers or tools in a cold/icy water to prevent stickiness of the clay.
I believe, you will manage it perfectly, your skills are superb! I love your Caroline a lot.
Well, all decoration is handmade by myself. I try to make the details according to plans to achieve more realistic result.
No, all are shaped individually without the mold. I know, that using the mold could be easier for making same ornaments, but I prefer extra fine details, so i decided to make them this way. BTW, i must say, that I haven´t much experience with making decorations using mold.
Best regards
Doris
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Doreltomin in ROYAL CAROLINE 1749 by Doris - 1:40 - CARD
The satyrs look wonderful Doris I have mine to do soon.I have already reproduced the drawing to 1/47 and these things are small!!!Probably going to carve a master from boxwood and cast them in resin,at least then I only have to struggle once
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from DORIS in ROYAL CAROLINE 1749 by Doris - 1:40 - CARD
The satyrs look wonderful Doris I have mine to do soon.I have already reproduced the drawing to 1/47 and these things are small!!!Probably going to carve a master from boxwood and cast them in resin,at least then I only have to struggle once
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from tarbrush in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Ok something in a way of an update.The infill has been faired although the final touches will be applied after fitting the false deck and bow/stern blocks.The deck stringers have been fitted.The two scrap pieces screwed down provide temporary clamping due to the sheer on these stringers.Next job is finishing the deck edge supports from amidships to bow and the bow/stern filler pieces.Not much more to add that the pics don't explain.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Bill Hime in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Ok something in a way of an update.The infill has been faired although the final touches will be applied after fitting the false deck and bow/stern blocks.The deck stringers have been fitted.The two scrap pieces screwed down provide temporary clamping due to the sheer on these stringers.Next job is finishing the deck edge supports from amidships to bow and the bow/stern filler pieces.Not much more to add that the pics don't explain.
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 Sjors
Looking forward to the end of the 'donkey' work and being able to do some 'proper 'building
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Kevin in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Ok something in a way of an update.The infill has been faired although the final touches will be applied after fitting the false deck and bow/stern blocks.The deck stringers have been fitted.The two scrap pieces screwed down provide temporary clamping due to the sheer on these stringers.Next job is finishing the deck edge supports from amidships to bow and the bow/stern filler pieces.Not much more to add that the pics don't explain.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from egkb in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Hi Marc
I use lime because not only is it easy to cut and shape,it has a fairly low density,so not making the model ridiculously heavy.You can use pine etc,but be wary of any excess moisture content before use.I would allow this timber to acclimatize to your workshop otherwise you will find it shrinks like mad.I never use balsa because it provides no structural strength.It helps with planking runs yes,but doesn't increase the hulls resistance to impact.I know this really is a belt and braces approach,but a hull will become badly damaged if dropped with balsa infills,whereas lime infills would result in superficial surface damage.Also the planking still has a little give when sanding with balsa whereas lime provides a solid base and therefore the planking is easier to sand.One last point,it is nearly impossible to sand balsa infills to shape as it is so much softer than the bulkheads,with lime the sanding rate is the same.Fairing balsa infills and covering with filler before planking defeats the object in my opinion.You cannot get a good bond to filler and the filler will always remain a weak point in the construction.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to gjdale in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Looks great Nigel, and I'm enjoying reading your explanations of your methods and rationale for using them.
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Elmer Cornish in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Ok something in a way of an update.The infill has been faired although the final touches will be applied after fitting the false deck and bow/stern blocks.The deck stringers have been fitted.The two scrap pieces screwed down provide temporary clamping due to the sheer on these stringers.Next job is finishing the deck edge supports from amidships to bow and the bow/stern filler pieces.Not much more to add that the pics don't explain.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from NAZGÛL in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Thanks mate Yes she possesses a rather streamline profile,unusual for the seventeenth century
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from avsjerome2003 in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Ok something in a way of an update.The infill has been faired although the final touches will be applied after fitting the false deck and bow/stern blocks.The deck stringers have been fitted.The two scrap pieces screwed down provide temporary clamping due to the sheer on these stringers.Next job is finishing the deck edge supports from amidships to bow and the bow/stern filler pieces.Not much more to add that the pics don't explain.
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
Thanks for all the Likes and comments folks.. it really does help keep things rolling along !
Nigel, she has only had 1 coat of Red Ochre so far, I'll sand it back and re apply tomorrow hopefully.. yea Joggling don't know what came over me there, but I'll give it a whirl Nice Picture of Mordant in Latest Full Profile.. by the way, somehow a simple 'like' doesn't seem enough with work like that (early stages and all, she's gonna be a beut.)
Hey There David fancy meeting you here hopefully you'll soon see what Joggeling & Margins are over here on The Ballier.
Tim.. alas I can only take credit for popping the stand out of its surrounding frame as it is the supplied Kit Stand.. emmm, though I did glue it together
Hey There Kester, Yup, the Ports will be getting the red look shortly, though am tempted to leave the outer hull planking edges natural (so there would be 1mm or so unpainted) not 100% sure yet, that's why I left them till last as it might not be possible, tis rather tight in there to say the least Sherbourne looked deadly over on Latest Full.. and yea, she is crying out for her Fore Stays are you going to exhibit her with the Map in the background, cos it looks flippin brilliant !
So Long Folks and Thanks for Popping by.
Eamonn
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NMBROOK got a reaction from sparrow in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Ok something in a way of an update.The infill has been faired although the final touches will be applied after fitting the false deck and bow/stern blocks.The deck stringers have been fitted.The two scrap pieces screwed down provide temporary clamping due to the sheer on these stringers.Next job is finishing the deck edge supports from amidships to bow and the bow/stern filler pieces.Not much more to add that the pics don't explain.
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
She looks lovely mate,great work All the best with your joggling I did wonder whether you would paint the inside of the bulwarks for ease before planking the deck,your pics have answered the question
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to NAZGÛL in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Great work mate, the shape looks really nice!
/Matti
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NMBROOK got a reaction from mij in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Ok something in a way of an update.The infill has been faired although the final touches will be applied after fitting the false deck and bow/stern blocks.The deck stringers have been fitted.The two scrap pieces screwed down provide temporary clamping due to the sheer on these stringers.Next job is finishing the deck edge supports from amidships to bow and the bow/stern filler pieces.Not much more to add that the pics don't explain.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to Sjors in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Hi Nigel,
I hink that it looks great
Al litlle filler block here and there and it will be all right.....
When I take a look at the last 3 pictures it looks like a model on scale from 1:1 .....
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NMBROOK reacted to egkb in HM Schooner Ballahoo by egkb - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 Scale - First Proper Wood Build
Hi All..
Just a quick Photo Update to catch things up ..
Gun Ports are filed out properly (almost that is) bit more to go there as 2 on each side have to be cut to meet the Capping Rail, the Transom decoration is in place, and I.ve got the 1st coat on the bulwarks.
More work required on the black paintwork (another coat) and remember it isn't finished at the lower part, I need to get the waterline in first !
Just about Deck Time Folks.. I've decided to give myself a load of work and go with Joggling the Deck planks into a Margin and all the fun that that involves (have to say I do like the effect !.. lets see if I'm still saying this later!! )
Ok Photo Time..
All The Best Folks
Eamonn
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Ferit in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Ok something in a way of an update.The infill has been faired although the final touches will be applied after fitting the false deck and bow/stern blocks.The deck stringers have been fitted.The two scrap pieces screwed down provide temporary clamping due to the sheer on these stringers.Next job is finishing the deck edge supports from amidships to bow and the bow/stern filler pieces.Not much more to add that the pics don't explain.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to chris watton in Newsworthy updates from Chris Watton
Right, these have just taken ages to type in, as I can't cut and paste.... Latest pics of progress, all the deck stuff is dry fitted and needs more work before gluing in place....
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NMBROOK got a reaction from hexnut in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Ok something in a way of an update.The infill has been faired although the final touches will be applied after fitting the false deck and bow/stern blocks.The deck stringers have been fitted.The two scrap pieces screwed down provide temporary clamping due to the sheer on these stringers.Next job is finishing the deck edge supports from amidships to bow and the bow/stern filler pieces.Not much more to add that the pics don't explain.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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