Landrotten Highlander
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Landrotten Highlander got a reaction from Piet in Surabaya by Piet - 1/80 - Mid 17th-Century VOC ship
Hi Piet,
regarding blackining your hooks, see this topic
http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/1240-another-type-of-blackening-agent-and-some-experiments/?hl=%2Bblackening+%2Bbrass+%2Bglass
In this method glass-staining is used to blacken soldered brass wire already attached to blocks (the whole thing is submerged in the blackening agent). Only the metal is blackened, the block remains unchanged.
Perhaps an option?
Peter
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Landrotten Highlander got a reaction from mtaylor in Surabaya by Piet - 1/80 - Mid 17th-Century VOC ship
Hi Piet,
regarding blackining your hooks, see this topic
http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/1240-another-type-of-blackening-agent-and-some-experiments/?hl=%2Bblackening+%2Bbrass+%2Bglass
In this method glass-staining is used to blacken soldered brass wire already attached to blocks (the whole thing is submerged in the blackening agent). Only the metal is blackened, the block remains unchanged.
Perhaps an option?
Peter
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Landrotten Highlander got a reaction from cog in Surabaya by Piet - 1/80 - Mid 17th-Century VOC ship
Hi Piet,
regarding blackining your hooks, see this topic
http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/1240-another-type-of-blackening-agent-and-some-experiments/?hl=%2Bblackening+%2Bbrass+%2Bglass
In this method glass-staining is used to blacken soldered brass wire already attached to blocks (the whole thing is submerged in the blackening agent). Only the metal is blackened, the block remains unchanged.
Perhaps an option?
Peter
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Landrotten Highlander got a reaction from GLakie in Surabaya by Piet - 1/80 - Mid 17th-Century VOC ship
Hi Piet,
regarding blackining your hooks, see this topic
http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/1240-another-type-of-blackening-agent-and-some-experiments/?hl=%2Bblackening+%2Bbrass+%2Bglass
In this method glass-staining is used to blacken soldered brass wire already attached to blocks (the whole thing is submerged in the blackening agent). Only the metal is blackened, the block remains unchanged.
Perhaps an option?
Peter
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Landrotten Highlander got a reaction from IgorSky in Surabaya by Piet - 1/80 - Mid 17th-Century VOC ship
Hi Piet,
regarding blackining your hooks, see this topic
http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/1240-another-type-of-blackening-agent-and-some-experiments/?hl=%2Bblackening+%2Bbrass+%2Bglass
In this method glass-staining is used to blacken soldered brass wire already attached to blocks (the whole thing is submerged in the blackening agent). Only the metal is blackened, the block remains unchanged.
Perhaps an option?
Peter
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Landrotten Highlander reacted to AON in HMS Dragon 1760 by Siggi52 - FINISHED - Scale 1:48 - English 74-Gun ship
priorities:
1. beer
2, sun
3. boat
got it
we learn so much here!
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Landrotten Highlander reacted to NMBROOK in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
I have finally fitted the remaining glazing bars in the lower stern windows(yes another five to go above these and numerous ones on the deck bulkheads )
The three on the right are complete,the two on the left have had the bars sanded flat and awaiting another coat of matt poly.
I have now moved on to fitting the balcony floor.Three copper pins were bonded into the edge of the floor and correspond to holes drilled in the transom.The softwood former underneath is temporary,it is purely there to hold the correct camber as I had a small amount of springback when the floor was released from it's jig.The floor has been epoxied to the transom and lower edge of the planking.The protuding sides will be trimmed and sanded flush when the epoxy has cured.This will also release the softwood former which is held with blobs of epoxy at each end.
I am looking forward to the next stage,I had a lightbulb moment this week.I have worked out how to produce decorative paneling in boxwood with an ebony architrave detail.It is based on DrMike's technique for creating these panels,but with my own twist.All will be revealed in due course
Kind Regards
Nigel
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Landrotten Highlander reacted to NMBROOK 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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Landrotten Highlander reacted to RichardG in Yakatabune by RichardG - FINISHED - Woody Joe - Small
Step 6
The lower deck is complete.
Step 7
The main upper deck is also in two parts. The planks are defined by laser etching. Too avoid any problems with the planks separating, I glued some paper on the reverse side.
To provide extra support, I also added some small blocks to the bulkheads.
(this is before final shaping)
Step 8
There are 3 pieces (1 aft, 2 forward) to complete the deck.
Now comes the tricky part, the hull planking. The are only 4 planks but they will require some bending. Clare suggests soaking since the cypress can be brittle when dry. I'll probably leave this until the weekend.
Richard
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Landrotten Highlander reacted to cabrapente in Le Francois by cabrapente
I'm learning to work with more precision
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Landrotten Highlander reacted to cabrapente in Le Francois by cabrapente
It has been very difficult, but after several attempts, I succeeded.
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Landrotten Highlander reacted to NMBROOK in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
Some pics of the completed quarter badge with window unit bonded in place
Kind Regards
Nigel
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Landrotten Highlander reacted to cabrapente in Le Francois by cabrapente
Tuve que desmontar todo.
Empiezo de nuevo.
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Landrotten Highlander reacted to cabrapente in Le Francois by cabrapente
I have found in the forum: marine & modeling arsenal, Mr. Slawek, who is beginning le Francoise.
thanks to him, I understand the transom assembly.
Thanks Mr. Slawek
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Landrotten Highlander reacted to Siggi52 in HMS Dragon 1760 by Siggi52 - FINISHED - Scale 1:48 - English 74-Gun ship
Hello,
the great cabin is ready! That was a lot of interesting work.
The next thing to install are the knees, but first without the beams.
And if anyone knows more about the storing of the gunnery equipment, your knowledge is welcome. For more details please see my last posting.
Regards,
Siggi
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Landrotten Highlander reacted to Remcohe in HMS Kingfisher 1770 by Remcohe - 1/48 - English 14-Gun Sloop - POF
Thank you all for your kind words and likes.
Work is progressing and more knees, hanging knees, carlings and ledges are added.
I also forgot to install a pillar in front of the fore mast , but that was taken care of.
The last opportunity to take a look at the sail room before its permanently installed in the hull
Some of the knees with mortices cut
The state of the upper deck to date
The next weeks will be more of the same... with the addition of installing hammock battens as I work my way across the deck
Remco
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Landrotten Highlander reacted to BRiddoch in Higaki Kaisen by BRiddoch - FINISHED - Woody Joe - 1/72 scale - SMALL
Hello all,
My thanks to Clare Hess for inspiring me to get back into my Higaki Kaisen build. I have been slowly working on it and have completed the railing sections on the starboard side. More to follow.
Bob R.
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Landrotten Highlander reacted to shipmodel in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
John -
You are obviously more restrained than I am. My usual exclamation is "Merde!!"
Dan
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Landrotten Highlander reacted to JohnE in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
Mark,
She sure is looking good. Welcome to the wild, wonderful, whacky, world of French ship construction Looks like you have it totally under control.
[ed] I certainly agree la Vénus is a completely different animal. Licorne was the only ship of this type designed by Geffroy (père) so she could be considered a one-off with detail differences from the standard. Since you have the book, I'm sure you know that a lot of the fiddly bits are closer in similarity to la Renommée. You are doing a wonderful job, and helping the rest of us with your take on the "speed bumps". They are invaluable.
Just remember, French ships are sensitive creatures and must be spoken to occasionally in French. So when/if you hit a bump in the road, just shout "Zut alors! Zut alors! Zut alors!"
John
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Landrotten Highlander got a reaction from mtaylor in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
Could it have anything to do with storage of the anchor?
Peter
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Landrotten Highlander got a reaction from GLakie in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
Could it have anything to do with storage of the anchor?
Peter
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Landrotten Highlander reacted to archjofo in La Créole 1827 by archjofo - Scale 1/48 - French corvette
Hi,
as previously announced here are the pictures from the removal of the boat shell.
Before removing the shell I've sanded the hull.
Sanding I was doing outdoors.
With great excitement and nervousness I loosened the screws.
I am satisfied with the result.
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Landrotten Highlander reacted to Dan Vadas in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans
.... continued
To make the swivel brackets I flattened some 1.2mm wire. This would have been easier with 1.6mm x 0.8mm brass strip, but I didn't have any. To get some meant a 2 hour drive, and I flattened the wire in a couple of minutes :
Next I drilled 0.85mm holes 9mm apart and cut the pieces to length. The ends were rounded :
I partially bent the strap using needlenose pliers :
A piece of 1.0mm wire was soldered to the strap and then the unit was fitted to the trunions. This was not as difficult as I'd feared. The guns can pivot up and down as the straps aren't soldered to the barrels :
Finally the guns were blackened :
Danny
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Landrotten Highlander reacted to Siggi52 in HMS Dragon 1760 by Siggi52 - FINISHED - Scale 1:48 - English 74-Gun ship
Hello,
the aft screen is ready and the captain is very pleased. (I hope he will spend some drinks this evening )
He looks where to place the decks chairs
Have a nice weekend,
Siggi
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Landrotten Highlander reacted to giampieroricci in L'Amarante 1749 by giampieroricci - FINISHED - 1:30 - French Corvette
Thank you friends!
A little progress:
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