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NMBROOK reacted to Jeff-E in HMS Victory by Jeff-E - FINISHED - Panart - 1:78 Scale - Bow Section
The shroud collars were then attached to the bowsprit the same as the bobstay collars.
Also in the first photo you can see the blocks attached to the cap for the yard lifts, the blocks are seized into a single length of cord and then wrapped around the cap the cord is seized together where they cross each other on the outer face of the cap.
In the second photo you can see the thimbles seized into their collar. the thimbles are made from a tooth pick with a 1mm hole drilled into the centre of it a groove was cut into the outer surface to take the rigging cord and then they were parted off. They are approximately 2mm wide
They will be lashed on behind the bees, in front of the saddle for the yard sling
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NMBROOK reacted to Jeff-E in HMS Victory by Jeff-E - FINISHED - Panart - 1:78 Scale - Bow Section
Hi All,
The last things to make for the bowsprit before fitting it were the bobstay and shroud collars also two thimbles for the spritsail yard standing lift and the lift blocks which attach to the cap.
I used 6mm heart blocks for the bobstays and shrouds. The collars are made from 0.75mm black cord and as I do not have a serving machine they were left natural. The bobstay collars were fairly straight forward to make as the heart block was seized to the middle of the length of cord and an eye was made in each end so that when the legs are wrapped around the bowsprit the eyes are lashed together.
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Old Collingwood in HMS Jason by Beef Wellington - Caldercraft - 1:64 - Artois-class frigate modified from HMS Diana 1794
Good to see you back on your build Jason but sorry to see the rework,however it happens to us all.With something like this,I have walked away and come back to resolve it later. Definitely something to do with a cool head.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Nirvana in Le Mirage by fnick - Corel - 1:75 - wood
Excellent planking work Nick!!!! .Your hard work has paid off in spades.
I fully understand where you are coming from,there is a definite contrast between the prow and the hull and finish will only exaggerate it.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to fnick in Le Mirage by fnick - Corel - 1:75 - wood
Well good luck with that Nigel.
Evening all
Update time! I know less than a week since the last one!
I've completed the second planking on the starboard side. Nearly there.... However I have decided to redo the keel and the bow of the ship. The reason as you can see from the photos is that although the wood is also walnut the colour is too different from the walnut I used for the second planking. It just doesn't look right. I don't mind different shades but that's taking it a bit too far!! I'd rather not have to do that but hopefully the results will make it worthwhile. So that's what I'll be tackling next instead of the last strip of second planking.
Anyhoo enough ramblings here are some photos.
Just to show what I mean by the different colours, especially the plank furthest left that seems to have discoloured completely...
Thanks for looking
Nick
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Omega1234 in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Thank you very much Nigel Yes the ports will be modelled open.The brown timber is indeed swiss pear and part of the counter framing.This will be covered by a boxwood moulding and the lower hull planking.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from UpstateNY in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Thank you very much Nigel Yes the ports will be modelled open.The brown timber is indeed swiss pear and part of the counter framing.This will be covered by a boxwood moulding and the lower hull planking.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from egkb in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
The stern chaser ports have now been lined with Ebony and I have also lined the hole for the tiller arm.The linings on this hole need to be flush with the stern counter,so I figured it easier to assemble a simple Ebony box.This will be trimmed and sanded flush with the counter after being left for a couple of days to ensure the glue is fully hard.Apologies for the pics,not easy to pick the details out when everything is black
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Kevin in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
I have completed varnishing the balcony deck and is rubbed down and burnished with steel wool.This will allow adhesion with of a final spray application of matt poly once the model is complete.
I have framed another two windows(hard going on the eyes) and applied one coat of matt poly to the panes.Another coat will be required before I can sand the face of the glazing bars smooth.
The stern chaser ports and opening for the tiller arm have been cut out.I have prepared a piece of ebony to 0.8mm thick to form the linings for these openings.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Ferit in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
The stern chaser ports have now been lined with Ebony and I have also lined the hole for the tiller arm.The linings on this hole need to be flush with the stern counter,so I figured it easier to assemble a simple Ebony box.This will be trimmed and sanded flush with the counter after being left for a couple of days to ensure the glue is fully hard.Apologies for the pics,not easy to pick the details out when everything is black
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from janos in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
One mini project I have been working on in conjunction with everything else,is what will be the floor of the balcony.I mentioned earlier that this was a grated deck,but I wanted something a little more visually appealing.
I have prebent a piece of 1.5mm Ebony on a jig and this was secured at the ends with some scrap boxwood and cyano.I have then tiled the upper surface with 4mm square boxwood and ebony.I haven't photographed the manufacturing techniques for this as it is covered in many other logs.A propose to apply a few light coats of Poly prior to removal and shaping.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from janos in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
I have completed varnishing the balcony deck and is rubbed down and burnished with steel wool.This will allow adhesion with of a final spray application of matt poly once the model is complete.
I have framed another two windows(hard going on the eyes) and applied one coat of matt poly to the panes.Another coat will be required before I can sand the face of the glazing bars smooth.
The stern chaser ports and opening for the tiller arm have been cut out.I have prepared a piece of ebony to 0.8mm thick to form the linings for these openings.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from ccoyle in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
I have completed varnishing the balcony deck and is rubbed down and burnished with steel wool.This will allow adhesion with of a final spray application of matt poly once the model is complete.
I have framed another two windows(hard going on the eyes) and applied one coat of matt poly to the panes.Another coat will be required before I can sand the face of the glazing bars smooth.
The stern chaser ports and opening for the tiller arm have been cut out.I have prepared a piece of ebony to 0.8mm thick to form the linings for these openings.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Beef Wellington in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
The stern chaser ports have now been lined with Ebony and I have also lined the hole for the tiller arm.The linings on this hole need to be flush with the stern counter,so I figured it easier to assemble a simple Ebony box.This will be trimmed and sanded flush with the counter after being left for a couple of days to ensure the glue is fully hard.Apologies for the pics,not easy to pick the details out when everything is black
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from UpstateNY in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
The stern chaser ports have now been lined with Ebony and I have also lined the hole for the tiller arm.The linings on this hole need to be flush with the stern counter,so I figured it easier to assemble a simple Ebony box.This will be trimmed and sanded flush with the counter after being left for a couple of days to ensure the glue is fully hard.Apologies for the pics,not easy to pick the details out when everything is black
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from mtaylor in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
No problem at all Michael,I nearly posted a link myself I thought a pic would show instantly what I meant.If you like the pics,you will love this
http://forum.modelsworld.ru/topic8019.html
And yes,he built two!!!more economically viable as he does this for a living
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Norske Love by Dan Vadas - Billing Boats - RESTORATION
As you may know Danny,I broke up a model of this vessel and salvaged most of the fittings.I intended to finish her,but found her hull to be 50% plaster.If you let me know what you need,I will put them in the post for you.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from mtaylor in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
The stern chaser ports have now been lined with Ebony and I have also lined the hole for the tiller arm.The linings on this hole need to be flush with the stern counter,so I figured it easier to assemble a simple Ebony box.This will be trimmed and sanded flush with the counter after being left for a couple of days to ensure the glue is fully hard.Apologies for the pics,not easy to pick the details out when everything is black
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from rafine in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
The stern chaser ports have now been lined with Ebony and I have also lined the hole for the tiller arm.The linings on this hole need to be flush with the stern counter,so I figured it easier to assemble a simple Ebony box.This will be trimmed and sanded flush with the counter after being left for a couple of days to ensure the glue is fully hard.Apologies for the pics,not easy to pick the details out when everything is black
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 very much indeed B.E.,Michael and Nick
sadly B.E.,we currently live in a most unpicturesque part of Yorkshire,I hope to be within 'spitting' distance of the 'white horse' if we ever get moved,so that should change
I think one of my biggest influences in the choice of woodtones Nick,is Dr Mike's Rivoli,I am simply in awe of this model and his use of colour
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from CaptainSteve in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
I have completed varnishing the balcony deck and is rubbed down and burnished with steel wool.This will allow adhesion with of a final spray application of matt poly once the model is complete.
I have framed another two windows(hard going on the eyes) and applied one coat of matt poly to the panes.Another coat will be required before I can sand the face of the glazing bars smooth.
The stern chaser ports and opening for the tiller arm have been cut out.I have prepared a piece of ebony to 0.8mm thick to form the linings for these openings.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from realworkingsailor in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
I have completed varnishing the balcony deck and is rubbed down and burnished with steel wool.This will allow adhesion with of a final spray application of matt poly once the model is complete.
I have framed another two windows(hard going on the eyes) and applied one coat of matt poly to the panes.Another coat will be required before I can sand the face of the glazing bars smooth.
The stern chaser ports and opening for the tiller arm have been cut out.I have prepared a piece of ebony to 0.8mm thick to form the linings for these openings.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from marktiedens in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
The stern chaser ports have now been lined with Ebony and I have also lined the hole for the tiller arm.The linings on this hole need to be flush with the stern counter,so I figured it easier to assemble a simple Ebony box.This will be trimmed and sanded flush with the counter after being left for a couple of days to ensure the glue is fully hard.Apologies for the pics,not easy to pick the details out when everything is black
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from realworkingsailor in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
The stern chaser ports have now been lined with Ebony and I have also lined the hole for the tiller arm.The linings on this hole need to be flush with the stern counter,so I figured it easier to assemble a simple Ebony box.This will be trimmed and sanded flush with the counter after being left for a couple of days to ensure the glue is fully hard.Apologies for the pics,not easy to pick the details out when everything is black
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Harvey in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
I have completed varnishing the balcony deck and is rubbed down and burnished with steel wool.This will allow adhesion with of a final spray application of matt poly once the model is complete.
I have framed another two windows(hard going on the eyes) and applied one coat of matt poly to the panes.Another coat will be required before I can sand the face of the glazing bars smooth.
The stern chaser ports and opening for the tiller arm have been cut out.I have prepared a piece of ebony to 0.8mm thick to form the linings for these openings.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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