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NMBROOK reacted to Ganymede in Caulking.
Greetings Nigel,
Thanks for the reply. Given that the hull planks were caulked why then is there so little visual evidence in the many models we see here? It is no more difficult than the deck is it?
Asking questions is my means of filling in time, and acquiring a little knowledge, until I get my, first, model kit. Hopefully in the next week or so.
I'll probably be asking a lot in the near future.
Again thanks
Patrick.
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NMBROOK got a reaction from mtaylor in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
Those pictures certainly make it obvious as to it's identity Matti .Looking at the pics,so much of the blue is actual structure and not carving.I personally think it looks like some sort of blue and gold mutant Catfish having a bad day.In the absence of historical evidence,I shall still view it as the 'blue thingy'.You do have something to work to though to replicate it.
Kind Regards Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from marktiedens in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
Those pictures certainly make it obvious as to it's identity Matti .Looking at the pics,so much of the blue is actual structure and not carving.I personally think it looks like some sort of blue and gold mutant Catfish having a bad day.In the absence of historical evidence,I shall still view it as the 'blue thingy'.You do have something to work to though to replicate it.
Kind Regards Nigel
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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 got a reaction from NAZGÛL in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
Those pictures certainly make it obvious as to it's identity Matti .Looking at the pics,so much of the blue is actual structure and not carving.I personally think it looks like some sort of blue and gold mutant Catfish having a bad day.In the absence of historical evidence,I shall still view it as the 'blue thingy'.You do have something to work to though to replicate it.
Kind Regards Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from NAZGÛL in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
Brilliant work and pictures Matti
I do agree with your observations regarding the 1/10 model.I think these have been standardized/simplified to enable them to be cast from the same mould.
Kind Regards Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to DORIS in ROYAL CAROLINE 1749 by Doris - 1:40 - CARD
Hello dear friends!
I am very impressed reading your feedback, thank you very much for your appreciation and kind words.
I am also pleased and honoured that my work attracted other women - your wives. I like ship modeling, but there are only few women in our country, who also enjoy this hobby.
Please convey my cordial greetings to your wives.
And now what´s new on RC
The main cabin is almost finished; chairs, table and other furniture and decorative items are already in place, I improved baroque clock and now preparing a final decoration ....
From the process:
Please enjoy the pics, after finishing the interior I will take a lot of new photos and put them here.
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NMBROOK reacted to DORIS in ROYAL CAROLINE 1749 by Doris - 1:40 - CARD
Other pics:
Kind regards and Happy New Year to all
Doris
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NMBROOK reacted to PSF in Le Mirage by Popkov Sergey Fedorovich (Russia) - Corel
covered the tung oil gun-carriage gun and hull ship
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NMBROOK reacted to PSF in Le Mirage by Popkov Sergey Fedorovich (Russia) - Corel
Thank you all very much for reviews
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NMBROOK reacted to allanyed in Anyone ever cast their own cannon?
I have gone to making and using a single piece mold and eliminated the seam and vents. Works very well for casting resin or pewter. I will try to post details and pics tonight
Allan
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NMBROOK got a reaction from DORIS in ROYAL CAROLINE 1749 by Doris - 1:40 - CARD
Truly staggering work Doris
Kind Regards Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to Beef Wellington in HMS Snake by Beef Wellington - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1: 64 - First wooden ship build
A few pictures to show the completed deck items before the masts go in. Definitely seems to be a little more crowed than kit supplied parts and layout but I'm pleased with how its turned out.
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NMBROOK reacted to Beef Wellington in HMS Snake by Beef Wellington - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1: 64 - First wooden ship build
Doug, John, BE, Jim, Robert, Sjors - Thanks a bunch for kind words. Getting a lot of loose ends done and seems randomly capturing in my log. I've suddenly started having issues imbedding pictures in my posts, not sure if its some site incompatibility itself or my PC.
Robert - your pictures are below. As I've said before I don't want to bore people but please let me know if you want to see more! The base is home made any still not finished but this was a good opportunity to see how it looks with the ship.
Completed the blocks on the tops, as I've mentioned previously the instructions only call for single blocks on the fore top. However, even though I probably will not rig any buntlines, I did want this to be as authentic as possible. Research didn't seem to provide anything specific but in general it seems that a couple of double blocks on each 'corner' was somewhat typical so this is what I went with. Followed same method outlined earlier, these seemed to take forever to make, there were certainly rejects and structural failures during installation, as well as having to fill holes that I'd previously drilled. Luckily these proved to be not too noticeable.
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NMBROOK got a reaction from KevinR in CA glue extender tips question
Hi cdogg
I assume you mean the Zap extenders.I use these all the time and have found that they only fit properly on Zap bottles.When I get a new bottle of glue I fit one straight away and discard the top.It is vital that the extender goes all the way down to the little collar or it will pop off.They are extremely tight which is why its not a good idea to try and fit one to a part used bottle with a scruffy top.The glue never goes off as the tip seals right at the end with remaining glue.I simple cut 2mm off the end to remove the dried glue.When the tip gets too short as you get down the widening part I replace the tip.
Kind Regards Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to marktiedens in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
So the museum exercised a little artistic freedom also? It does seem that it would be an extremely time consuming project to identify every single spot of paint on all the figures & decorations.By the way - 5 inches of snow on the ground here. I hate snow!
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NMBROOK reacted to NAZGÛL in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
Yeah, mate. My kids long for snow now. Me, I'm actually pleased we didn't get as much snow as the last winters.
Thanks for the kind words gents! Looking forward to see your herms Jan.
/Matti
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NMBROOK got a reaction from NAZGÛL in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
More great work Matti Nice to see a festive update,shame there wasn't snow on the ground to add to the effect
Kind Regards 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
A small update.I have completed the rails on the port side,I have only the forecastle left to do.I had to go and pick up my prezzies from the missus today.I feel like a kid in a sweetshop Thank you love Thank you to those on here that advised me which to machine to go for.It goes to show that the way to a modellers' heart is via workshop tools
Kind Regards Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Ulises Victoria in Sovereign Of The Seas by NMBROOK - Scale 1/84 - based on the works of Van De Velde the elder
Thank you so much Marc for your very find comments I would say though I still have plenty to learn,the journey is a long one and I doubt the day will come when I don't learn something new every day
Van de Velde the elder did an engraving of the ship.Payne also produced an engraving of the ship.Both contradict each other I chose to follow Van de Velde's work for many reason's but not least because his work by so many is deemed to be extremely accurate.He has also produced some great work on another big project of mine,Lenox.I am doing the groundwork for this at the moment,but hope to be'laying the keel' after Caroline is complete early in the new year.
This is a picture of the engraving,I have a large copy courtesy of the book by Hiendrik Busmann
This did actually start as a kit which was 1/84.Over the last year virtually all what I did use from the kit (the hull skeleton) has gone,but I am left with the scale.I would of chosen something a little larger had I started with a clean sheet of paper.
Kind Regards Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from archjofo in Sovereign Of The Seas by NMBROOK - Scale 1/84 - based on the works of Van De Velde the elder
Hi Anja
Well I do cheat a bit in that the instructions on the Italian site are six months infront of those here in GB.It gives me a preview of whats to come and how little of the original partwork I will be using.To be honest I am changing so much that the instructions become almost redundant.
I include a few pics of progress to date.I am concentrating on one side at a time to relieve the tedium of constantly treenailing.You will notice the alterations to the upper gunports.These have been altered to accomodate the decorations.The kits supplied directions are incorrect.I have acquired some black pre dyed boxwood strips to plank the upper hull where the ornamentation sits.This will cover all the alterations I have to make in this area, to create a more accurate representation of the original.
Kind Regards Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to NAZGÛL in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
Christmas update. Been painting the herms that sits by the railings. I also started to add the ledges that runs between the tritons.
First a compilation of the herms from the 1:10 at the museum that can be helpfull for us vasabuilders:
Then follows how mine turned out. I choosed to only do the blue version that I think look really nice. They didnt check that many sculptures when doing the paint analysis so I think there is room for artistic freedom when painting the sculptures.
/Matti
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NMBROOK reacted to flying_dutchman2 in Stern gallery of Santissima Trinidad
I just browsed Shapeways website and checked out there video's. So cool. My dilemma is should I carve all the figures for my next built (Statenjacht Utrecht) or just design it in TurboCAD pay a price and have them make me the objects.
Think of the possibilities with this technology. Anything can be created.
Now I will sit back at let my mind process this technology and see what it can do.
Marc
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NMBROOK reacted to Salty Sea Dog in Elsie by 4whelr - Model Shipways
Eddie, you will be missed. Your positive spirit has been such an asset to this forum. My prayers go out to you and your family. Peace be with you.
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