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vossy reacted to Knocklouder in The Mayflower by Knocklouder- FINISHED - Amati - 1:60
Well my friends I am dropping the anchors on the Mayflower. I have received some books that showed me what I was looking for about rigging. Serving, seizing, puddening, oh my. I have never heard of puddening, please someone tell me the Mayflower did not have this lol. I know it up to me how far to take the details of my rigging. I ordered a Serving machine as , I had a hard time making my own. The machine is in Canada, tracking it now, be here on the 12th. So now I got to do some research lol, look for better pictures lol.
I can not tell you all how much fun I am having here on MSW. Light switches are coming on all over the place, and I feel I am not running around like a chicken with its head cut off. I am just not sure of how far to take my rigging. So I am putting it on the shelf . Not for long though. Just doing research lol
This will give me time to look at The NRG data base and the one here at MSW, all the information you need to build a Model thanks so much So I will see you all later , but don't be surprised if I start another build log, to keep my mined off of rigging lol
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vossy got a reaction from Kingspoke in What About Pavel Niktin Models?
Hey Bill, well you could argue authenticity about a lot of models. My favourite vessel of all time is Santa Maria. Has been for 50 odd years since I was a kid.
But, there is no definitive pictorial evidence of what she ever really looked like. Same for Columbus for that matter.
Apart from maybe, Victory and a few other super well known and documented vessels, you will find different model companies produce differing designs of
the same vessel. Bounty etc.
I just think that the San Bartolme from Pavel Niktin looks outrageously good. Is is accurate? Maybe not, but was the Mona Lisa?
I still want it!
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from Canute in What About Pavel Niktin Models?
They look fantastic! I so want the San Bartolme. But be aware that postage (not his fault), may be extremely expensive. I know it is here to Australia.
From the super excellent unboxing of the San Bartolme on here the packaging and overall kit looks just so outstanding. I am currently following a
build of it on FB and so far all is going to plan. I obviously can't recommend them personally as I have never built one, but from what I have seen
online they get my vote for sure.
Chris
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vossy reacted to drobinson02199 in HMS Victory by drobinson02199 - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Finished the main mast topmast ratlines. Now on to the fore mast.
Regards,
David
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vossy got a reaction from Knocklouder in Mississippi 1870 by vossy - Sergal - 1:50 - Riverboat
A few high res pics my sister took when I had the boat around at her house. Much better than my efforts.
Chris
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vossy reacted to Baker in The Mayflower by Knocklouder- FINISHED - Amati - 1:60
Nice work and good that you are having fun with this model.
But .
These don't go over the mast top but under it.
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vossy reacted to Knocklouder in The Mayflower by Knocklouder- FINISHED - Amati - 1:60
The shrouds and deadeyes are done on the starboard side, now on to the portside. I will do the portside , then on to the Ratlines, my favorite part lol. Then the upper shrouds and rat lines. This will take awhile and my outside world is hampering my progress 😌. So it might be awhile before I get to post again lol, ok see you guys around. Thanks for everyone's help and time. I know my ships are not historical correct and I should do research on some stuff but my abilities to do that are lacking, but once I see how it is done or attempting to do then I understand. I have only been modeling for about two years, and have learnt to do so much. And there is a mountain of stuff to still learn. So a big thanks to everyone who help me along the way, and apologies for my typos and posting in the wrong place at times, I will get the hang of it lol
Ok going to put into practice some of the stuff I learnt Sea you sooner or later lol
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vossy got a reaction from scrubbyj427 in What About Pavel Niktin Models?
They look fantastic! I so want the San Bartolme. But be aware that postage (not his fault), may be extremely expensive. I know it is here to Australia.
From the super excellent unboxing of the San Bartolme on here the packaging and overall kit looks just so outstanding. I am currently following a
build of it on FB and so far all is going to plan. I obviously can't recommend them personally as I have never built one, but from what I have seen
online they get my vote for sure.
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from Canute in What About Pavel Niktin Models?
Hey Bill, well you could argue authenticity about a lot of models. My favourite vessel of all time is Santa Maria. Has been for 50 odd years since I was a kid.
But, there is no definitive pictorial evidence of what she ever really looked like. Same for Columbus for that matter.
Apart from maybe, Victory and a few other super well known and documented vessels, you will find different model companies produce differing designs of
the same vessel. Bounty etc.
I just think that the San Bartolme from Pavel Niktin looks outrageously good. Is is accurate? Maybe not, but was the Mona Lisa?
I still want it!
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from Montaigne in What About Pavel Niktin Models?
Hey Bill, well you could argue authenticity about a lot of models. My favourite vessel of all time is Santa Maria. Has been for 50 odd years since I was a kid.
But, there is no definitive pictorial evidence of what she ever really looked like. Same for Columbus for that matter.
Apart from maybe, Victory and a few other super well known and documented vessels, you will find different model companies produce differing designs of
the same vessel. Bounty etc.
I just think that the San Bartolme from Pavel Niktin looks outrageously good. Is is accurate? Maybe not, but was the Mona Lisa?
I still want it!
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from mtaylor in What About Pavel Niktin Models?
They look fantastic! I so want the San Bartolme. But be aware that postage (not his fault), may be extremely expensive. I know it is here to Australia.
From the super excellent unboxing of the San Bartolme on here the packaging and overall kit looks just so outstanding. I am currently following a
build of it on FB and so far all is going to plan. I obviously can't recommend them personally as I have never built one, but from what I have seen
online they get my vote for sure.
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from mtaylor in What About Pavel Niktin Models?
Hey Bill, well you could argue authenticity about a lot of models. My favourite vessel of all time is Santa Maria. Has been for 50 odd years since I was a kid.
But, there is no definitive pictorial evidence of what she ever really looked like. Same for Columbus for that matter.
Apart from maybe, Victory and a few other super well known and documented vessels, you will find different model companies produce differing designs of
the same vessel. Bounty etc.
I just think that the San Bartolme from Pavel Niktin looks outrageously good. Is is accurate? Maybe not, but was the Mona Lisa?
I still want it!
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from thibaultron in What About Pavel Niktin Models?
They look fantastic! I so want the San Bartolme. But be aware that postage (not his fault), may be extremely expensive. I know it is here to Australia.
From the super excellent unboxing of the San Bartolme on here the packaging and overall kit looks just so outstanding. I am currently following a
build of it on FB and so far all is going to plan. I obviously can't recommend them personally as I have never built one, but from what I have seen
online they get my vote for sure.
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from thibaultron in What About Pavel Niktin Models?
Hey Bill, well you could argue authenticity about a lot of models. My favourite vessel of all time is Santa Maria. Has been for 50 odd years since I was a kid.
But, there is no definitive pictorial evidence of what she ever really looked like. Same for Columbus for that matter.
Apart from maybe, Victory and a few other super well known and documented vessels, you will find different model companies produce differing designs of
the same vessel. Bounty etc.
I just think that the San Bartolme from Pavel Niktin looks outrageously good. Is is accurate? Maybe not, but was the Mona Lisa?
I still want it!
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from The Gimps Chimp in HMS Victory by drobinson02199 - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Looks great to me. I always have a "practice" side on all my models. Because boats are almost always a mirror image from the Starboard to port sides
I always do a part on the starboard side first before replicating it on the port side as the port side is almost always the side of the vessel I choose to be
viewed. This way if I muck up the starboard side I can rectify the problem on the "good" side.
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from CiscoH in HMS Victory by drobinson02199 - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Looks great to me. I always have a "practice" side on all my models. Because boats are almost always a mirror image from the Starboard to port sides
I always do a part on the starboard side first before replicating it on the port side as the port side is almost always the side of the vessel I choose to be
viewed. This way if I muck up the starboard side I can rectify the problem on the "good" side.
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from drobinson02199 in HMS Victory by drobinson02199 - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Looks great to me. I always have a "practice" side on all my models. Because boats are almost always a mirror image from the Starboard to port sides
I always do a part on the starboard side first before replicating it on the port side as the port side is almost always the side of the vessel I choose to be
viewed. This way if I muck up the starboard side I can rectify the problem on the "good" side.
Chris
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vossy reacted to drobinson02199 in HMS Victory by drobinson02199 - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Finished the shrouds on the main topmast and topgallant mast.
And yes, for the sharp-eyed, the shroud attachments for the futtocks are not level with each other. That's just a goof. I find attaching those to the shrouds to be devilish, so my latest approach is to put glue on the bar and spray the shrouds with quick-set, then press the bar against the shrouds. Got them aligned on the mizzen, but missed here. I'm not worried about it because the ship on display will be viewed from one side (the one showing below), and the other futtock attachment won't be that noticeable.
Regards,
David
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vossy reacted to drobinson02199 in HMS Victory by drobinson02199 - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
Finally -- one mast completed. This is the mizzen, all shrouds and ratlines done.
Regards,
David
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vossy got a reaction from mtaylor in Hi, I'm new to the page, and I was wondering about tools, and techniques, can someone help me?
Hi, for less than $100 you can invest in a suitable beginners kit from numerous reputable manufacturers that will guide you
through how kit hulls are constructed as well as other parts of the vessels. This might be a better option than jumping in at
the deep end on a scratch build with little or no knowledge. Also by building the cheap beginners kit it will give you a better
understanding of what order vessels are built in and what tools and techniques you need to acquire to achieve the result you
are after.
Chris.
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vossy reacted to ERS Rich in Hi, I'm new to the page, and I was wondering about tools, and techniques, can someone help me?
Hello and welcome to the forum. I’m always available to answer a question.
Please take a look at a build log to learn the ropes. Logs can be accessed from the home page.
There is a link to my Constitution log below my signature.
As for tools, super special tools aren’t needed. Suggest a chisel or two, a set of small files, and a block plane for plank tapering.
Learning the techniques of woodworking is important. How to sharpen and use a chisel, understanding wood grain, how to work wood with a plane and files. Plenty of YouTube videos out there. Or a basic woodworking course.
Finally grab a book.. In my opinion the best book for beginning is “Ship Modeling Simplified”. Shows all the major steps, how to do it, and a glossary - the terminology is half the battle.
Good luck on your shipbuilding journey.
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vossy got a reaction from Keith Black in Hi, I'm new to the page, and I was wondering about tools, and techniques, can someone help me?
Hi, for less than $100 you can invest in a suitable beginners kit from numerous reputable manufacturers that will guide you
through how kit hulls are constructed as well as other parts of the vessels. This might be a better option than jumping in at
the deep end on a scratch build with little or no knowledge. Also by building the cheap beginners kit it will give you a better
understanding of what order vessels are built in and what tools and techniques you need to acquire to achieve the result you
are after.
Chris.
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vossy got a reaction from Chuck Seiler in Hi, I'm new to the page, and I was wondering about tools, and techniques, can someone help me?
Hi, for less than $100 you can invest in a suitable beginners kit from numerous reputable manufacturers that will guide you
through how kit hulls are constructed as well as other parts of the vessels. This might be a better option than jumping in at
the deep end on a scratch build with little or no knowledge. Also by building the cheap beginners kit it will give you a better
understanding of what order vessels are built in and what tools and techniques you need to acquire to achieve the result you
are after.
Chris.
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vossy reacted to drobinson02199 in HMS Victory by drobinson02199 - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72
The topgallant shrouds run down through the topmast crosstrees and become the topmast futtock shrouds in one continuous run. The instructions aren't terribly clear about this. This is still the mizzen.
Regards,
David
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vossy reacted to Knocklouder in The Mayflower by Knocklouder- FINISHED - Amati - 1:60
Well very slow process, I have all the yardarms done and put away. Been having a hard time deciding how I wanted the ship to look. I decided to leave the plates brass because of the dark stain of the wood.
Plus trying to make a plan for rigging. So between the plan and my Neanderthal writing this is what I came up with. Started the deadeyes, first of 20 on this side done . I used a line to install the plates, messered and lined it up,drill little pilot holes for the nails. Hope they line up lol.
So I will be working on shrouds for awhile ,but I have the ratlines to look forward to can't wait lol 99 ratlines on the wall Sea you
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