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NMBROOK reacted to Omega1234 in Majellan by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 - Luxury 37 m Motor Yacht - Miniature October 31, 2015

Hi everyone

Today I actually started on Magellan's hull. As mentioned before, I intend to fully fitout Magellan's interior accommodation; all four decks of it. How I intend to do this is by allowing each deck to be lifted off so that the interior can be viewed. Talk about a challenge!!! Oh well, if you don't try, nothing would be achieved.

So, without further ado, the photos below show the start of the hull. It may not look like much, but, hopefully it'll turn into one hell of a beauty! A very long way to go, of course...

Wish me luck!

Cheers

Patrick
NMBROOK reacted to Omega1234 in Majellan by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 - Luxury 37 m Motor Yacht - Miniature October 31, 2015

Hi folks

As I'm fast approaching the completion of my current model, "Symphony", now's a good time to reveal my next project - a miniature model of a 37 metre luxury motor yacht, which I will name "Majellan". The plans will be loosely based on an existing ship, whose plans I found using using Google.

The model will have a fully detailed interior (well, as much as I can replicate at this tiny size, anyway)! Majellan's interior layout consists of the following decks:

-Lower Deck;
-Main Deck;
-Upper Deck; and
-Sun Deck.

The profile of the ship is provided below:

I hope to commence construction as soon as I can figure out how to build the darn thing!! Talk about a challenge.

If you're able to, I'd love it if you could please join me on Magellan's journey.

Cheers

Patrick
NMBROOK got a reaction from Omega1234 in Red Dragon by UpstateNY - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:60 November 2, 2015

Seriously sharp work Nigel

Kind Regards

Nigel
NMBROOK reacted to UpstateNY in Red Dragon by UpstateNY - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:60 October 31, 2015

Hi All,

Again, thanks for all the comments and likes everyone..

It has been slow going as I learn, but I've made a little progress on the rigging. All the double blocks for the shrouds have been seized to the eyebolts ready for attaching to the chainplates. Hard to tell from the pictures, but the top of the mainmast shrouds were then served where they wrap over one of the metal crossbars at the top of the mast. Finally, before tightening the shrouds, pairs of single blocks were attached to the mast using the other crossbar. These pairs of blocks will be used later when the sails are added.

Now on to complete the fore and mizzen mast shrouds...hopefully this will go a bit faster!

Cheers,

Nigel.
NMBROOK reacted to UpstateNY in Red Dragon by UpstateNY - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:60 October 31, 2015

Hi All,

Thanks again for all the kind comments and of course for the likes.

Well, I finally managed to complete the cannons. Tackles used Syren 2mm blocks, 4mm hooks and 0.008in rope; breaching lines were 0.025in rope, combined some 4mm hooks and rings. An anchor bend was used to attach the breaching ropes to the rings and the tackles were tied off to Syren boxwood cleats. Overall, I am pretty happy with how the cannons turned out and I'm glad I managed to use the 2mm blocks. You can see how large a 4mm block looks in the first image.

I also attached and rigged the anchor I made a few posts back. An anchor bend was again used to tie the 0.025in rope to the ring and I made up a walnut support so I could tie down the anchor.

I need to do some touch up here and there on the metal work which has lost some finish and then it is time to start the standing rigging!

Thanks for reading and images below.

Cheers,

Nigel.
NMBROOK reacted to UpstateNY in Red Dragon by UpstateNY - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:60 October 31, 2015

Hi All,

Thanks for the more kind comments and of course for the likes. Support is really appreciated.

So, a little more progress as the tiller rigging has been redone using the 3mm Syren blocks. Glad I did this as I think the 3mm blocks work better than the 4 mm blocks I used before.

I also glued down the gallery stairs and support posts. Stair rigging was completed in the same way as the tiller except the lines were tied off to one of Chuck's cleats. Overall I am pretty happy with these first tries given I am starting on the rigging learning curve. Next up are the cannons!

Thanks for reading!

Cheers,

Nigel.
NMBROOK reacted to giampieroricci in L'Amarante 1749 by giampieroricci - FINISHED - 1:30 - French Corvette October 31, 2015

I also finished laying the planks of the bridge
NMBROOK reacted to giampieroricci in L'Amarante 1749 by giampieroricci - FINISHED - 1:30 - French Corvette October 31, 2015

Thank you, Mark!

A little step:
NMBROOK reacted to giampieroricci in L'Amarante 1749 by giampieroricci - FINISHED - 1:30 - French Corvette October 31, 2015

Step by step................
NMBROOK reacted to giampieroricci in L'Amarante 1749 by giampieroricci - FINISHED - 1:30 - French Corvette October 31, 2015

Small steps forward:
the cleat of the topsail:
NMBROOK reacted to Dimitris71 in Amerigo Vespucci by Dimitris71 - Mantua - 1:100 scale October 31, 2015

Hello shipmates, thank you all for visiting my build log and for pushing the like button!!!

Finally the portholes painted and installed to the hull...

Kind Regards
Dimitris
NMBROOK reacted to marsalv in Pandora by marsalv - FINISHED - 1:52 October 31, 2015

Greg, Nigel, Janos and Albert, thank you very much for your kind words. I´m very happy that you like my work .
I finished the gallery windows.
NMBROOK reacted to Ferit in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75 October 31, 2015

Hi Michael,
I expect and believe (it depends on your choice only) that we'll find and follow your next build in scratch build log...
NMBROOK got a reaction from md1400cs in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75 October 31, 2015

Excellent work Michael You have obviously mastered the lathe now as well as the mill I am still sat on the fence as to whether to buy the Proxxon or go all out and buy a metal capable lathe.If I buy the wood one,I will still want a metal turning one

Kind Regards

Nigel
NMBROOK got a reaction from Canute in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by rafine - FINISHED October 31, 2015

Just playing catch up Bob Your build is coming on great,I like your deck fittings Chuck's grating kits are something I must consider when wanting some light coloured ones

Kind Regards

Nigel
NMBROOK got a reaction from Dimitris71 in Pandora by marsalv - FINISHED - 1:52 October 31, 2015

Outstanding Marsalv,I love it!!!!

Kind Regards

Nigel
NMBROOK reacted to marsalv in Pandora by marsalv - FINISHED - 1:52 October 31, 2015

Thank you Mark and Dimitris for nice comments .
I have started production of the rear windows. It took a pretty hard time, because each window is original.
NMBROOK reacted to marsalv in Pandora by marsalv - FINISHED - 1:52 October 31, 2015

Thank you Dirk,
The quarter galleries - upper finishing.
NMBROOK reacted to marsalv in Pandora by marsalv - FINISHED - 1:52 October 31, 2015

Inner and outer planking.
NMBROOK reacted to Dimitris71 in HMS Victory by Heinz746 - Caldercraft October 31, 2015

Hello Heinz, just came through your build log, ι had never thought until now to build the victory. Now I think about it seriously. Your work is outstanding , clean and precise. I think that the choice not to use colors or copper is excellent.My build is all painted as the real Vespucci is . Now for one more time I say that you have great skills doing such a beautiful work. I like the choice of different wood also....I will definitely follow along!!

All the best
Dimitris
NMBROOK got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75 October 31, 2015

Excellent work Michael You have obviously mastered the lathe now as well as the mill I am still sat on the fence as to whether to buy the Proxxon or go all out and buy a metal capable lathe.If I buy the wood one,I will still want a metal turning one

Kind Regards

Nigel
NMBROOK reacted to md1400cs in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75 October 30, 2015

Hi Mates,

David, thanks so much. It's so nice when we can learn from each other.

Almost done with bowsprit masts, just need to finish up shrouds, attach the chains and deadeyes as well as the ratlings.

I will remove the six lower deadeye lines, and re install them. I am not satisfied with the knots (too bulky [pic. 8]) then attach them to the bowsprit mast under the cap.

Please note that the mast has not been permanently attached. Talk about a mistake that would be !!

Now working on foremast platform. As always thanks for your visits.

Cheers,

Michael
NMBROOK reacted to rafine in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by rafine - FINISHED October 30, 2015

Thanks so much Nigel for the nice comments and also the "likes". I think you'll find that the grating kits are an easy way to get very nice gratings.

Bob
NMBROOK got a reaction from mtaylor in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by rafine - FINISHED October 30, 2015

Just playing catch up Bob Your build is coming on great,I like your deck fittings Chuck's grating kits are something I must consider when wanting some light coloured ones

Kind Regards

Nigel
NMBROOK reacted to Heinz6672 in HMS Victory by Heinz746 - Caldercraft October 30, 2015

Hello Nigel,

Shame about me. I did not know Dimitry Shevelev so far. I found some pictures of his work at shipsofscale and have to say that I am more than just impressed about it. Also I took a fast view to your build of the Sovereign of the seas. I don´t think that I can compare myself with you and Mr. Shevelev.

These work is amazing! It´s an incentive to me and shows me what is possible to do.

Thank you very much!

- Heinz -

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