NMBROOK
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NMBROOK reacted to GTM in Santisima Trinidad by GTM - OcCre - 1:90 - Kit Bashed
Thank you all for the positive input, likes, advice and the quick responds !!
..Special thanks to Nigel for the link to the “original?” plans of the ST..
As it seems the entry port is now on hold as there’s no such one in the drawings
But something else has now my attention !!
So this might be the next challenge I will work on, "my carving talent" ..
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NMBROOK reacted to md1400cs in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi everyone,
Firstly happy New Year (:-)
Taking a break from building the channels I thought that the perpendicular anchor catheads would be good time filler. As you note, this small update is just a starting point. That timber is wrong as well.
Ouch, on the view from on the weather deck pic you can see two small holes just to the right of the cathead timber. These two pilot holes I drilled to determine the height, as it would come through on the weather deck. Well, I drilled these from the outside of the hull and grrrrr, they were in the wrong place.
I should know better than to work in the shipyard only one day after New Year's Eve.
PS: As you can see in the first pic the 1:1 at one time had those mounted, but no longer. Maybe it was a weight issue?
Michael
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NMBROOK reacted to md1400cs in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
OK I want to go to THIS party !!!!
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NMBROOK reacted to Landlubber Mike in Euro Ship Kits - moved by moderator
PiratePete,
Are you the author of the build manuals on Euromodel's website? If so, a big thank you! I downloaded them yesterday, and was very impressed.
Vince,
Congratulations! If the Royal William is anything like the Friedrich Wilhelm, I'm sure you were very impressed with the materials and the plans of the kit. I have a few kits now, and almost wish that I had stuck with Euromodel kits. I'm excited to follow your build, if you decide to post a build log.
Nigel,
Congratulations on the Mordaunt! That looks like another fantastic kit. Hope you post a build log
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NMBROOK reacted to pirozzi in Euro Ship Kits - moved by moderator
I ordered the Euromodel Royal William from "Ages of Sail", 5 days ago and it was delivered yesterday! That has got be a record, since it took 6 months to get the Sovereign of the Seas. Anyway, it looks like an impressive project and I am impressed with the quality of the parts and the plans. There was one broken part in the box and I E-mailed the Euro helpline. Once again, they replied in a half hour and this time all the way from Italy. They said they would be glad to replace it, but that the small piece broken off would not make a difference since it had to be trimmed anyway and was an internal part that would not be exposed. They gave me the choice. I told them I would work with it and if it did need replacing I would contact them back. I really am impressed with this company so far. Once I finish on my SOS, which should be in about 2 weeks, I will start another build log for this one.
Vince P.
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NMBROOK got a reaction from md1400cs in Vasa by Ulises Victoria - FINISHED - Corel - Scale 1: 75 - Royal Ship
Hi Ulises
This is the first time I have looked through your log and I have to say great work!! the attention to detail and care you are putting into the rope work is fantastic.Balancing the tension of some of those lines is not easy but you have mastered it with great precision.
Kind Regards Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to gthursby in Modifying a kit planking scheme
thanks for all your replies. I think I'll do the first layer the "easy" way and then have a go at something more authentic for the second.
Doubtless I'll be back with more questions!
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NMBROOK reacted to NAZGÛL in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
Yeah I agree, and after all discussions I grew a need to have it.
/Matti
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NMBROOK got a reaction from WackoWolf in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
The 'thingy' is coming on great Matti Now you have added it,the prow looked like it was missing something before.
Kind Regards Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from NAZGÛL in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
The 'thingy' is coming on great Matti Now you have added it,the prow looked like it was missing something before.
Kind Regards Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to Kevin in Bismarck by Kevin - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Main deck is now attached to the hull - so in reality, in two months i have built 7 pieces, but a lot of the superstructure is built up, and i detail it as i go along
Next i have to add all the port hole PE and steeps, then prime the hull and main deck, i know the decking goes over it but a lot shows through, so will save doing it later
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NMBROOK reacted to marktiedens in Vasa by marktiedens - FINISHED - Sergal - scale 1:60
Another small update.Got the rest of the gunport lids installed.Darkened the shiny brass cannons with a thinned black wash - didn`t want to blacken them as I`m pretty sure they were made of bronze.The wash seems to have given them a somewhat rustic look.
Mark
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NMBROOK got a reaction from DORIS in ROYAL CAROLINE 1749 by Doris - 1:40 - CARD
I am with the others Doris,I am truly lost for words.Absolutely astonishing,fabulous and completely remarkable work!!!!!!!!
Kind Regards Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to NAZGÛL in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
Cheers mate, the same to you!
/Matti
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NMBROOK got a reaction from clipper in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
The initial picture looks great Are you building the suspense up by a 'slow' reveal ?Quite justifiable as this appears to be the most talked about carving on the ship
Happy New Year to you and your family buddy
Kind Regards Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to NAZGÛL in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
Ok, here is Mysterious Blue Thingie, part one:
/Matti
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NMBROOK got a reaction from WackoWolf in Le Mirage by Popkov Sergey Fedorovich (Russia) - Corel
Thank you and a Happy New year to you
Kind Regards Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to fmodajr in Wasa by fmodajr - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Adding the False Deck
Finishing the first layer of planking
For the second layer of planking I selected and cut some darker Walnut wood for contrast on the wales.
I soaked the planks in a 50/50 mix of ammonia and water, then bent the planks and glued after drying.
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NMBROOK reacted to fmodajr in Wasa by fmodajr - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Finish planking of lower hull using mahogany strips
I veneered the keel with lighter mahogany wood and then I sanded and coated the entire Hull with a satin sanding sealer
Framed the gun ports and added the partial carriages
Overlap the upper planks near the stern
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NMBROOK reacted to PSF in Le Mirage by Popkov Sergey Fedorovich (Russia) - Corel
Happy New Year.
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NMBROOK reacted to md1400cs in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Vasa guys,
I found this pic today while "surfing" It's one that I have never seen. Posting it maybe it might be of help to some of you.
Have a really good New Year's eve (:-)
Cheers, until next year,
MIchael
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NMBROOK got a reaction from md1400cs in Le Mirage by Popkov Sergey Fedorovich (Russia) - Corel
Outstanding detail work on the gun carriages,very rarely seen at the scale! Fabulous
Kind Regards Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from NAZGÛL in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
Interesting point Matti,I was reading one of the museum pages about the 3D computer model they created with laser mapping.She has twisted 8.5mm in the last ten years or so!Not good.
Kind Regards Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to NAZGÛL in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
Keith: Yeah it is pretty low light in the museum and they have climate controle. Here is info from the museum page:
http://www.vasamuseet.se/en/Preservation--Research1/To-preserv-Vasa/Climate/
Vasa is slowly dying and they are building a construction to make her stronger and make her life longer.
Nigel, I just have to try and see if I can make the thingie. Ill start right away.
/Matti
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