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NMBROOK reacted to Sjors in Frigate Essex by Rafine - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Kitbashed
Can i have 52 of those Bob ?
They are looking great !
I think they belongs to the Aggy
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NMBROOK reacted to korablik1979 in Carving from Belgorod
Good afternoon, everybody.
I finished another small order. This is the most difficult job, that I had. But very interesting. I very much enjoyed the thread.
This figure rooster for the French frigate «Le Francois».
That's how this figure looks in the drawings.
And here is what I got
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NMBROOK got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Model Ship Building Secrets Dvd
To be honest Nils,after reading your post four times,I cannot work out whether you are having a go at me personally for posting my find of this DVD.After all in your eyes I could be seen as promoting it.My only question is,surely your argument would then apply to any modeler who chooses to write a book.After all,are they not 'cashing in' on the hobby?In my opinion a DVD is no different to a book,other than it probably does demonstrate things a little.better.
I would mention again that I have no connection with this DVD's producers.
Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to NAZGÛL in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
Thank you Nigel and mobbsie, your comments are most appreciated!
Nigel, your pointers and tips have helped me alot so cheers for that.
Mobbsie, I also think flags are hard to get right. I'm still more afraid of getting the sails to look realistic.
/Matti
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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
Coming on well Buddy The contrast of timbers at the transom sounds a very nice idea I confess to watching Father Ted and am at present a big fan of Mrs Brown's boys
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from NAZGÛL in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
That looks fabulous mate!!!Once again you have demonstrated your ability to 'pull something out of the hat' in an area you have no previous experience in!.I would allay any fears you have over rigging my friend,I am sure will excel in that,like you have in the other areas of your build.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to NAZGÛL in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
Hey all,
one of the things I've been wanting to do for a while are the big flag. The ones included in the kit are silk but only printed on one side. They are pretty good shapewise but I wanted to make my own based on the oldest three tounged swedish flag that has survived. It's from the battle at Öresund 1658. Im basing mine on a drawing in the Landström book.
After painting it I shaped it with the beer can method I learned from mtaylor. Cheers Mark it worked great, thanks Nigel also for pointing me to dennis pinks thread where it's described! It was nice not to get good controle of the shaping and then not having to worry about destroying the shape while the dilluted white glue dries.
Here are pics:
/Matti
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NMBROOK reacted to egkb in HM Schooner Ballahoo by egkb - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 Scale - First Proper Wood Build
All Righty Then.. Here's a few gratuitous Clamp, Peg & Pin Shots for all ye folks into that kind of thing (You Know Who Ye Are.. For Shame! )
To Quote Father Ted.. 'Down With That Sort Of Thing' ... 'Careful Now'... !
(Anyone out there who doesn't know 'Father Ted', just Google it, and enjoy. There was actually a Fr. Ted festival over in the West of Ireland last weekend and people from all over the world came to it! )
Ok on with the show..
Got some more planking done this morning, the Port side is slowly catching up with Stbd. I'll catch up fully before continuing on down both sides as I think I'm at the Wale Height on Stbd. !
When they are level I plan on planking the Stern immediately below the Transom Piece, that way the Hull Planking will Overlap the edges of this Stern Planking.. I might even plank the Transom itself as there is a Walnut Surround to go on it and the contrast could be interesting!
Thanks for checking in and have a great Weekend ok
Sail 'er Easy
Eamonn
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NMBROOK reacted to egen in Model Ship Building Secrets Dvd
Hey
check this url (Dr Mike video)
http://www.mwtube.ru/video/sudomodeli
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Mirabell61 in Model Ship Building Secrets Dvd
I agree with your philosophy regarding the forum Nils.I am not 'falling out' with you over this Your post probably hasn't come across as intended.I feel you must appreciate though there are several 'prominent' model makers out there(I am not going to mention names) who have written books etc,and were they to start posting on here,they would be inundated with so many questions,they wouldn't have time to do anything else.
So Nils,we shake hands,and enjoy your weekend
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to Parsifal in Cutty Sark by Parsifal - Sergal - 1:78
I update the site wiht the latest devolopments of the work of the bow anchor chain hoists and cranes capone .
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NMBROOK got a reaction from hornet in Model Ship Building Secrets Dvd
To be honest Nils,after reading your post four times,I cannot work out whether you are having a go at me personally for posting my find of this DVD.After all in your eyes I could be seen as promoting it.My only question is,surely your argument would then apply to any modeler who chooses to write a book.After all,are they not 'cashing in' on the hobby?In my opinion a DVD is no different to a book,other than it probably does demonstrate things a little.better.
I would mention again that I have no connection with this DVD's producers.
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
The 'Mr Bean' exploding paint can, room painting technique springs to mind with a small Ballahoo placed in the middle Who says us men can't multitask
Sorry folks,back on topic,I am glad to hear of your progress Eamonn.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Karleop in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
Yes I can understand that mate,you know what they say,if in doubt,don't do it
Kind Regards Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from edmay in Model Ship Building Secrets Dvd
To be honest Nils,after reading your post four times,I cannot work out whether you are having a go at me personally for posting my find of this DVD.After all in your eyes I could be seen as promoting it.My only question is,surely your argument would then apply to any modeler who chooses to write a book.After all,are they not 'cashing in' on the hobby?In my opinion a DVD is no different to a book,other than it probably does demonstrate things a little.better.
I would mention again that I have no connection with this DVD's producers.
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Dimitris71 in Sovereign Of The Seas by NMBROOK - Scale 1/84 - based on the works of Van De Velde the elder
I have edited this first post in view of my log relocation.This build did start as a modified version of the Deagostini partwork,but as you read through the log,you will discover virtually nothing remains from the kit.
To date I have built and planked the hull.So far the only kit parts I have used are the bulkheads.These had to be reprofiled at the stern to give a 'proper' round tuck stern.The planking below the walnut wales is maple and that above is boxwood.The walnut section at the top is to be painted black(I used walnut as it is a third of the cost of boxwood).I have cut the gunports as per the instructions but I am going to 'double line'the gunports on the upper deck to reduce them in size.
At present before I final size the gunports and add anymore detail,I am replicating the treenailing on the whole hull.After reading about the many different techniques I chose to drill 0.4mm holes then use dark wood filler.The hull was glass smooth and fully sealed before starting,and I found the process fairly simple akin to grouting tiles,although I estimate at between three and four thousand holes to be drilled!I made a simple jig to assist in marking where the frames would be.
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
Dang.. I was hoping to spring 'Eamonn's Filler, Glue & Off White Paint Euphonium' onto the unsuspecting public over the weekend but Kester has got the scoop on me!! we also do a nice side line in Timber Strips and Pegs Pins & Clamps..
Got another few planks done today by the way
All The Best Folks
Eamonn
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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, I think we know that Eamonn always buys in bulk! He hasn't told us yet, but I think he's planning to paint the house while he's at it (and he did mention magnolia).
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NMBROOK got a reaction from mij in Model Ship Building Secrets Dvd
To be honest Nils,after reading your post four times,I cannot work out whether you are having a go at me personally for posting my find of this DVD.After all in your eyes I could be seen as promoting it.My only question is,surely your argument would then apply to any modeler who chooses to write a book.After all,are they not 'cashing in' on the hobby?In my opinion a DVD is no different to a book,other than it probably does demonstrate things a little.better.
I would mention again that I have no connection with this DVD's producers.
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
I thought you could only buy magnolia in 50 gallon drums
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
Not a worry Nigel there are plenty of different whites out there and I haven't discounted the Natural Barley.. especially if I mix some of the Warm White into it ! worst comes to the worst it will make for a good undercoat over the Walnut timber and they were only a couple of Euro anyhoo (there are plenty of Off Whites where I work so I can experiment happily, particularly as I'm the one who uses them )
We can always resort to that 'old chestnut' Magnolia !!! :mellow: :mellow:
Eamonn
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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
Sorry to hear of the lack of success with the paint Eamonn I remember the ads on Tv,when Dulux was advertising whites,but with a hint of whatever.These were supposed to be a 'soft' alternative to brilliant white.It looks like their range has changed somewhat.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to NAZGÛL in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
I actually was about to start it earlier and then started to think of all the time it took to paint the hull, so I chickened out.
/Matti
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NMBROOK got a reaction from NAZGÛL in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
Yes I can understand that mate,you know what they say,if in doubt,don't do it
Kind Regards Nigel
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