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NMBROOK got a reaction from captain_hook in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
After shaping the bottom figure,I decided to relieve the back of the carving.This lended to a more 3d appearance allowing me to open up the area between the legs.
Since taking these pics,the carving has been separated from the stock and has had a thin coat of yellow ochre acrylic.The reasoning behind this is that the wood I use for carving is far too yellow for this model.The carving would not blend with other boxwood the hull is planked with. I hope that after applying a coat of poly it will blend better.If not,it is small enough to strip and try again to find a suitable method.If I get this right,it means I can use the cast wreaths around the gunports.These are good quality from a detail point of view and a better alternative to carving 22 identical ones!!
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Jason by Beef Wellington - Caldercraft - 1:64 - Artois-class frigate modified from HMS Diana 1794
An excellent rework and some super clean and neat work Jason
Few kits do depict the taper on the sternpost,but it is quite a prominent feature on many vessels. if you are chasing authenticity.In actual fact,the keel should actually taper on most vessels over roughly the first and last third.Personally I would fit the tapered sternpost but not mess with the keel provided it is the correct width at the stern.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Omega1234 in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Thank you Nils I will see how it turns out,it is easy enough to strip off.What the photos don't illustrate is how glaringly yellow the boxwood is.I can't see poly on it's own killing this yellow.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from coxswain in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
After shaping the bottom figure,I decided to relieve the back of the carving.This lended to a more 3d appearance allowing me to open up the area between the legs.
Since taking these pics,the carving has been separated from the stock and has had a thin coat of yellow ochre acrylic.The reasoning behind this is that the wood I use for carving is far too yellow for this model.The carving would not blend with other boxwood the hull is planked with. I hope that after applying a coat of poly it will blend better.If not,it is small enough to strip and try again to find a suitable method.If I get this right,it means I can use the cast wreaths around the gunports.These are good quality from a detail point of view and a better alternative to carving 22 identical ones!!
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from captain_hook in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Thank you very much indeed Nigel
The upper character is now complete(well apart from the great lump of boxwood to be cut off later )
I have now started on roughing out the lower one.This one is crouched down with hands together
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from captain_hook in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Thank you very much Don and Jason
The reason I chose epoxy in this instance Jason is two fold.Firstly,I couldn't guarantee a perfect fit to the inside of the planking.The epoxy fills gaps whereas pva does not.Secondly,epoxy sticks to ebony better than pva and I needed this joint to be as strong as possible.
Ok,I have now started work on the decorative figures that run between the windows.These are to be carved out of boxwood(yes I know,I can see where this is heading )I could cast them,but they are all different due to the angles involved.I am trying to mirror what is illustrated on the kit castings.
This is the start of the first piece.It comprises of two figures on top of one another.I have started with the top one as I want the feet to fall on the rail below the windows.This is very much in the roughing stage.Weight loss,breast reduction,then detailing are on the menu
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Chuck in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
I have framed the doors in Ebony using a machined angle profile.They have been given a coat of poly.I am varnishing as I go as,if nothing else,it protects the boxwood from Ebony dust which can mark the boxwood and requires sanding to remove.
I have fitted four of the gallows?brackets under the balcony.There are two more still to fit at the transom sides.These will be shaped later as it is much easier to make sure the compound shapes line through.
The rear of the doors have been shaped where they fit to the existing planking.These have been epoxied into position.The upper section will be faired later before the planking continues upwards.
There is a dubious sheen to the matt poly at the moment.A later coat sprayed on will kill this and produce an even finish
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from egkb in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Thank you Eamonn and Brian
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to Mirabell61 in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
super done carvings Nigel,
I find the color good as it is and would`nt put acrylic paint on the wood...
Nils
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NMBROOK reacted to Beef Wellington in HMS Jason by Beef Wellington - Caldercraft - 1:64 - Artois-class frigate modified from HMS Diana 1794
Moving on to adding some spirketting. I just love the look of the NMM Minerva model, something that is increasingly influencing where I think I want to go with this model. One of the features is the contrasting red spirketting against yellow quickwork which I'm looking to replicate here.
The primary challenge is that the all the gunport sills should be exactly the same height from the deck - although most are very close, there is a variance of no more than 0.5mm across the range, its enough to present some problems as the contrasting colours emphasize errors. 'Top and butt' Planks were mass produced slightly larger than needed by gluing a number of planks together and sanding to shape and then separating with IPA. These were then individually tweeked to ensure the top of the top plank meets the lower sill and the sweep ports.
Although sadly not much of this will be seen, its a good opportunity to build some confidence and safely practice a skill while still making progress. Lots of touchup still needed.
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NMBROOK reacted to Beef Wellington in HMS Jason by Beef Wellington - Caldercraft - 1:64 - Artois-class frigate modified from HMS Diana 1794
Real quick update, the patchwork has been materially completed, think this turned out OK as it will be in an area that will be more visible. Lime strip was used to back against the interior and exterior existing planking to provide a solid base for the patch planks. On the interior, I tried to match the run of the planks to blend it in as much as possible. Next will be (lots of) tidying of paintwork and some more coats of poly on the deck...
Exterior...
Interior pre- and post- a few coats of paint.
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Captain Poison in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
After shaping the bottom figure,I decided to relieve the back of the carving.This lended to a more 3d appearance allowing me to open up the area between the legs.
Since taking these pics,the carving has been separated from the stock and has had a thin coat of yellow ochre acrylic.The reasoning behind this is that the wood I use for carving is far too yellow for this model.The carving would not blend with other boxwood the hull is planked with. I hope that after applying a coat of poly it will blend better.If not,it is small enough to strip and try again to find a suitable method.If I get this right,it means I can use the cast wreaths around the gunports.These are good quality from a detail point of view and a better alternative to carving 22 identical ones!!
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to UpstateNY in Red Dragon by UpstateNY - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:60
Hi All,
Firstly, thanks to all for their kind comments and of course for the likes!
Over the past few days, I've enjoyed myself making another anchor as the kit provided anchor also started to looked a little too western. After a few minutes searching on the web, I found a nice reference. I made up the main pieces from the left over wood from the kit's laser cut pieces. I then spent a few hours slowly shaping the anchor using my needle files until I matched the design as closely as I could. Finally, I added some metal work to complete the anchor.
Cheers,
Nigel.
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Captain Poison in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Thank you very much Don and Jason
The reason I chose epoxy in this instance Jason is two fold.Firstly,I couldn't guarantee a perfect fit to the inside of the planking.The epoxy fills gaps whereas pva does not.Secondly,epoxy sticks to ebony better than pva and I needed this joint to be as strong as possible.
Ok,I have now started work on the decorative figures that run between the windows.These are to be carved out of boxwood(yes I know,I can see where this is heading )I could cast them,but they are all different due to the angles involved.I am trying to mirror what is illustrated on the kit castings.
This is the start of the first piece.It comprises of two figures on top of one another.I have started with the top one as I want the feet to fall on the rail below the windows.This is very much in the roughing stage.Weight loss,breast reduction,then detailing are on the menu
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from gjdale in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Thank you Grant and Mark
I have to admit Grant,carving is the one thing that really does test my patience Lots of work on a 'blob' it is only the final stages where it takes shape
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Captain Poison in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Thank you very much indeed Nigel
The upper character is now complete(well apart from the great lump of boxwood to be cut off later )
I have now started on roughing out the lower one.This one is crouched down with hands together
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Aussie048 in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Thank you very much Don and Jason
The reason I chose epoxy in this instance Jason is two fold.Firstly,I couldn't guarantee a perfect fit to the inside of the planking.The epoxy fills gaps whereas pva does not.Secondly,epoxy sticks to ebony better than pva and I needed this joint to be as strong as possible.
Ok,I have now started work on the decorative figures that run between the windows.These are to be carved out of boxwood(yes I know,I can see where this is heading )I could cast them,but they are all different due to the angles involved.I am trying to mirror what is illustrated on the kit castings.
This is the start of the first piece.It comprises of two figures on top of one another.I have started with the top one as I want the feet to fall on the rail below the windows.This is very much in the roughing stage.Weight loss,breast reduction,then detailing are on the menu
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Sian in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
I have framed the doors in Ebony using a machined angle profile.They have been given a coat of poly.I am varnishing as I go as,if nothing else,it protects the boxwood from Ebony dust which can mark the boxwood and requires sanding to remove.
I have fitted four of the gallows?brackets under the balcony.There are two more still to fit at the transom sides.These will be shaped later as it is much easier to make sure the compound shapes line through.
The rear of the doors have been shaped where they fit to the existing planking.These have been epoxied into position.The upper section will be faired later before the planking continues upwards.
There is a dubious sheen to the matt poly at the moment.A later coat sprayed on will kill this and produce an even finish
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from mtaylor in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Thank you Grant and Mark
I have to admit Grant,carving is the one thing that really does test my patience Lots of work on a 'blob' it is only the final stages where it takes shape
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Aussie048 in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Thank you very much indeed Nigel
The upper character is now complete(well apart from the great lump of boxwood to be cut off later )
I have now started on roughing out the lower one.This one is crouched down with hands together
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Omega1234 in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Thank you Grant and Mark
I have to admit Grant,carving is the one thing that really does test my patience Lots of work on a 'blob' it is only the final stages where it takes shape
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Kevin in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Thank you very much indeed Nigel
The upper character is now complete(well apart from the great lump of boxwood to be cut off later )
I have now started on roughing out the lower one.This one is crouched down with hands together
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Kevin in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Thank you very much Don and Jason
The reason I chose epoxy in this instance Jason is two fold.Firstly,I couldn't guarantee a perfect fit to the inside of the planking.The epoxy fills gaps whereas pva does not.Secondly,epoxy sticks to ebony better than pva and I needed this joint to be as strong as possible.
Ok,I have now started work on the decorative figures that run between the windows.These are to be carved out of boxwood(yes I know,I can see where this is heading )I could cast them,but they are all different due to the angles involved.I am trying to mirror what is illustrated on the kit castings.
This is the start of the first piece.It comprises of two figures on top of one another.I have started with the top one as I want the feet to fall on the rail below the windows.This is very much in the roughing stage.Weight loss,breast reduction,then detailing are on the menu
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from captain_hook in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
I have framed the doors in Ebony using a machined angle profile.They have been given a coat of poly.I am varnishing as I go as,if nothing else,it protects the boxwood from Ebony dust which can mark the boxwood and requires sanding to remove.
I have fitted four of the gallows?brackets under the balcony.There are two more still to fit at the transom sides.These will be shaped later as it is much easier to make sure the compound shapes line through.
The rear of the doors have been shaped where they fit to the existing planking.These have been epoxied into position.The upper section will be faired later before the planking continues upwards.
There is a dubious sheen to the matt poly at the moment.A later coat sprayed on will kill this and produce an even finish
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Bomb Vessel Granado 1742 by gjdale - FINISHED - 1/48 - Cross-Section
A very enjoyable read and some fantastic work Grant!
Kind Regards
Nigel
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