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NMBROOK reacted to themadchemist in Frigate Berlin by Ferit KUTLU - Corel - 1/40 - 1674
Good point Nigel, I was just wondering the same thing.
I wonder if the Berlin is also a 1:50, which is a common Corel size and a better metric ratio.
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NMBROOK got a reaction from NAZGÛL in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
Hi Matti,
I think it's great that your son is keen on what you are doing.It was my Father that got me into modelbuilding many years ago.Your sculptures seem to be coming on nicely,I agree though,you are right to take your time.Some jobs come together quite quickly,but others are done better when you slow down and take your time.
Kind Regards Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from mtaylor in Frigate Berlin by Ferit KUTLU - Corel - 1/40 - 1674
Hi Ferit
I think I have started quite a discussion here .You have created a very beautiful model and have demonstrated a great amount of skill.It would be a great shame that your skill is not utilised further.I understand your frustration regarding the scale of WVH.At 1/40 though it would be a huge model.
The model building aside,I think you have a lot of friends on MSW and we will miss you
Kind Regards Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Ferit in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
Both builds are looking great Matti I hope tha'ts not one of Vasa's cannons going astray
Kind Regards Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Ferit in Frigate Berlin by Ferit KUTLU - Corel - 1/40 - 1674
Hi Ferit
They say a picture is worth a thousand words
Kind Regards Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to Ferit in Frigate Berlin by Ferit KUTLU - Corel - 1/40 - 1674
Hi Nigel,
So gentle you are... Thank you for your thoughts, they are so kind...
I have not any judgement for leaving MSW... There are fantastic friends and members in a fantastic world... Now I realize after your post that I had expressed myself too dramatically and those were just momentary thoughts I had shared...
And thank you again...
I am happy of building a model ship, of being here and nailed to MSW...
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Ferit in Frigate Berlin by Ferit KUTLU - Corel - 1/40 - 1674
Hi Ferit
I think I have started quite a discussion here .You have created a very beautiful model and have demonstrated a great amount of skill.It would be a great shame that your skill is not utilised further.I understand your frustration regarding the scale of WVH.At 1/40 though it would be a huge model.
The model building aside,I think you have a lot of friends on MSW and we will miss you
Kind Regards Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Sjors in Frigate Berlin by Ferit KUTLU - Corel - 1/40 - 1674
Hi Ferit
I think I have started quite a discussion here .You have created a very beautiful model and have demonstrated a great amount of skill.It would be a great shame that your skill is not utilised further.I understand your frustration regarding the scale of WVH.At 1/40 though it would be a huge model.
The model building aside,I think you have a lot of friends on MSW and we will miss you
Kind Regards Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to NAZGÛL in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
Got time to mount four sculptures on the first tower. I used CA gel and baking soda to make it cure in the right position and fill the gap. Good to have a partner to help with that, I had my 5 year old helper.
/Matti
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NMBROOK reacted to Ferit in Frigate Berlin by Ferit KUTLU - Corel - 1/40 - 1674
Whatever is the scene, Nature, if untouched is always fantastic... Even the sand desert (only contemplation beneath air conditioner ...)
Lake, green, hills, two lovely and brainy dogs, fresh air, O2, activity... Far more than enough...
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Ferit in Frigate Berlin by Ferit KUTLU - Corel - 1/40 - 1674
More fabulous work again Ferit As you are starting to near the finish line,have you had any thoughts of what you would like to build next?
Kind Regards Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to Ferit in Sovereign Of The Seas by NMBROOK - Scale 1/84 - based on the works of Van De Velde the elder
Too hard is the model... but very beautiful and nice and clean and... and... you are doing it...
A long voyage to a masterpiece...
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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
After considerable deliberation,I felt my build was missing something,an interior.I haven't posted for a bit,but I have been busy beavering away.I wanted to utilise full cannons and carriages throughout.In order to do this I had to remove 20mm of solid birch ply infill at the bottom and smooth off the inner walls of the hull.I then shaped pieces of lime to the inside profile on the scroll saw to build up the hull thickness to nearer scale.The sections were left overthickness to allow for interior profiling.These were bonded in two at a time and allowed to dry before continuing to avoid hull distortion.It has meant that I get to cut the gunports all over again .I have started work around the top of the hull completing the railings as I go in the hope of avoiding breaking anymore railing uprights.The plan is to fully plank the interior and other than the lower gundeck that will be fully planked,the rest will have sections of planking missing to be able to see the insides,navy board style.
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NMBROOK got a reaction from NAZGÛL in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
Excellent Matti,glad it all worked to plan and glad I could be of help.
Kind Regards Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to NAZGÛL in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
Did some tests. The soldering iron works like a charm and is pretty undramatic to work with., so thanks for the advice mate. The first was tricky though as the piece was to thick to bend easy, but I got it into shape after a while. But when testholding it against the tower made me decide I have to thin them down. After I sanded them to maybe 50-60% of their original thickness, bending them was quite easy With the soldering iron and it looks much better on the tower aswell.
Im still on the fence of not putting any on the top towers as a nod to the original on the museum. I do the other towers first, giving me time to decide.
/Matti
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NMBROOK got a reaction from NAZGÛL in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
Hi Matti
You will probably find the iron shaft is cooler the closer you get to the handle.I have one of those fancy temperature controlled soldering stations,but that wouldn't work as everything is ceramic coated apart from a few mm's at the tip.Good luck mate,I have every confidence in you!
Kind Regards Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Salty Sea Dog in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
More excellent paintwork Matti This has got to be one of the,if not the, most realistic looking stern representations of Wasa I have seen(and yes i have seen Clayton Johnson's model).I wish you the best of luck with the soldering iron,i hope all goes well.
Kind Regards Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Ferit in Frigate Berlin by Ferit KUTLU - Corel - 1/40 - 1674
Hi Ferit
Thank you,it was a nice break.We only went to the Lake District(Cumbria)in England.No wonderful pics like yours as I spent a lot of the time walking with our two Jack Russell Terriers in the hills.Your pictures are fantastic and the places look gorgeous.I also tried to follow MSW on my iphone using the hotel wifi as there is no signal where I was.It is ok,but like you say,rather awkward compared to using a computer.
Kind Regards Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to Ferit in Frigate Berlin by Ferit KUTLU - Corel - 1/40 - 1674
I don't not use any program for sharing photos like flickr, instagram...
I have MSW...
My apologizes for occupying this site... Maybe there would be someone who can enjoy the pics...
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NMBROOK reacted to Ferit in Frigate Berlin by Ferit KUTLU - Corel - 1/40 - 1674
6th evening... 7th and 8th day... My favorite... Fethiye Blue Lagoon... A paragliding activity during 30-45 minutes approximatively in the sky. This man is not me of course...
And the final shot from the 9th day, coming back home...
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NMBROOK reacted to Ferit in Frigate Berlin by Ferit KUTLU - Corel - 1/40 - 1674
5th day, Sedir Island...
6th day Turunç... ( Ahoy Yamboo... )
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NMBROOK reacted to Ferit in Frigate Berlin by Ferit KUTLU - Corel - 1/40 - 1674
First day evening...
Day 2, 3 and 4 it's Bodrum...
Sea and a momentary shot of the sky...
A boat for the daily boat trip, visiting 5-6 natural bays... ( not the photo of Berlin but this is for Sjors... )
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Ferit in Frigate Berlin by Ferit KUTLU - Corel - 1/40 - 1674
Hi Ferit
Have a good holiday buddy,as it happens I go on holiday next week as well
Kind Regards Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from NAZGÛL in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
More excellent paintwork Matti This has got to be one of the,if not the, most realistic looking stern representations of Wasa I have seen(and yes i have seen Clayton Johnson's model).I wish you the best of luck with the soldering iron,i hope all goes well.
Kind Regards Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to 4whelr in Sovereign Of The Seas by NMBROOK - Scale 1/84 - based on the works of Van De Velde the elder
Nigel,
It has been a while since I have checked in. Your build is looking terrific. Clean and precise work. Certainly am enjoying sharing the journey with you!!
Eddie
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