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Wood masts for a plastic model... Tips?
dafi replied to SomethingIsFishy's topic in Plastic model kits
Here is a test I did a while ago with Heller Victory´s plastic jib and a replacement wooden one of the same dimensions. Both having the same weight hanging on, does one have to say more? Cheers, Daniel -
Lost in time ... and found :-) In ... Exactely on the same spot as seen on the model of the Vic, this time on a british 74, signed as "Scuttle to Top Tackle" And even better, the expected "Top Tackle Eye Bolt" is also shown, at the right distance to the capstan :-) Both finds are 50 years apart, does this mean, that this feature was common for quite a while? XXXDAn
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Actually ... ... some parts out of this box already ended up on other builders Vics :-) XXXDAn
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US Brig Syren by Gahm - Model Shipways
dafi replied to Gahm's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1801 - 1850
Simply love what I see :-) XXXDAn -
@ Jan This is material to do with flower decorations, parcels, wedding dresses and this kind of stuff. A forum mate in the german forum found it and I got a whole role for use with my etch parts. @ Thank you popeye :-) But I think that would be too emotional for me ;-) The belaying pins are on base of Phillip Reed, always worth to have a close look at his technics. XXXDAn
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In March 2012 I did the fore top to try out the first material for the nettings. And also a small provocation. I placed the lantern not in the main top but in the fore top as indicated by Lavery as Nelson was only Vice Admiral. But by now I have enough contemporary sources that indicate the "classical" version. By now it was time to do the two missing tops. Also I was using the new netting that I deliver together with my etch parts. So I did the wire frame, glued the netting onto it, brushed the paint onto the material and sticked it into place. To get the length of the holding line I used a tooth pick and a cheap thread :-) And then, the surprise, the new netting appears even thinner than the old material, an effect that I liked a lot. And yes, that is why the old netting had to go. And in the box with the discarded parts we go :-) XXXDAn PS: And yes, the opportunity was taken to bring back the lantern onto the main top :-)
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@druxey I only have this one picture and it still is a guess. can anybody confirm or correct? In our german forum the opinion still goes towards handling main and fore yard. XXXDAn
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There are plenty of small details like the eyebolts indicating the position of the guns on the forecastle, the lying knee in the waist, the form of the channels ... XXXDan
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In NMM I discovered 2 pair of scuttles on the deck of Victory SLR0512 as planned/build. One pair is behind the foremast, near the waist and one on the quarterdeck a bit aft the mainmast. They are fitted each wich a pair of ringbolts. What was their purpose?!? As they have a certain regular distance to the mast and by the way they are paired, my best and well educated guess is that they are to pass the ropes to the capstans on the lower decks. Pass through for ammunition seems not as plausible in this setup http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/66473.html SLR0512 Scale: 1:60. A model of H.M.S Victory (1765) made entirely in wood that has been painted in realistic colours with metal fittings. [...] Date made Mid-18th century Even though the resolution is not too good on the pictures of the model of the Royal George (1756) it could be, that there also is something. Does anybody have better pictures? http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/66297.htmlSLR0336 If one looks at the section, the position makes sense. The capstan in the foremast works well with the bars kept free ... ... and also explains that the scuttles have to be closer to the mainmast. Funnily McKay also indicate some special feature in this area of the deck framing. Any more enlightenment or confirmation of this theory?!? Are there any other models or sources indicating this detail? XXXDAn XXXDA
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Just found this at NMM, showing the detail on the Queen Charlotte 1789 :-) http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/66516.html SLR0555 Scale: 1:60. A contemporary full hull model of the three-decker 100-gun first-rate ‘Queen Charlotte’ built plank on frame in the ‘Georgian’ style. The quality and finish of the model is exceptional both in the construction and the lavish carved and painted decoration. The ‘Queen Charlotte’ was launched at Chatham Royal Dockyard in 1789 and measured 190 feet along the gun deck by 52 feet in the beam and had tonnage of 2278. She was Lord Howe’s flagship at the Battle of the First of June in 1794 and also took part in Lord Bridport’s action off Croix in 1795. She was accidentally set alight off Leghorn in 1800 with the loss of nearly 700 lives. Date made circa 1789
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By contrast to what Lil´Wife says, the dafi is teachable. In deed! This time the deck beams for the fore castle are prebent :-) A simplified deck pattern, looks good immediately. Still found some material for two rows of planking ... ... and the two small scuttles that can be seen on the 1765 model. XXXDAn
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@Jan + Kevin Anyway too easy ;-) I wait until the middle deck is done, then I decide to do the orlop and after this, once lower, middle and upper gun deck is done, I will decide to do the hold :-) So, everybody happy now ?!? :-) :-) :-) XXXDAn
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No Jan, before I can do the upper gun deck, I have to solve the middle one :-) But now see the return of the weevil. After some absence due to work trips, I managed to do some small things. Does any one remember this piece? This was tiller v1 until January 08 2012 before tiller 2.0 took over the helm. So the recipe says to steer some pinches of tiller v1 ... ... chop it in pieces and use it as construction beams to get a feeling for the fo´castle. The layout of the beams was taken from McKay as it appears to be plausible. Here the resulting corrections in the placement of the gratings as a result of the changes: Then trow in some planks ... ... and compare with the kit(d)s parts You may guess which is which, here a better hint ;-) So and then the double bill on the poop takes its toll: I was running out of planks ... Have to cut new ones, that might take time. XXXDAn
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Wonderful project! I love the idea with the buoy repair, very nice touch. At first I thought: "Hey, what is this guy doing on the top of a torpedo?!?" XXXDAn
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HMS Victory main mast section by guraus - 1:48
dafi replied to guraus's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
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Comparison of Victory kit manufacturers
dafi replied to dchrismiller's topic in Wood ship model kits
I just would mention one thing - de not forget the Heller version ;-) in my humble opinion still one of the best sailing ship kits if one gives a bit of TLC! XXXDAn- 19 replies
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Just prior to go on a business trip, I managed to finish the new deck Left old, right new, the planking pattern is much more even now. Then got small pieces of wire, moulded on a head with diluted PVC glue in multiple layers to level up the still appearing unevennesses ... ... splashed some paint on it and put them in place. And then the exiting part: Try it out in situ :-) Heyho, you won´t believe this, now the world looks much brighter again :-) XXXDAn
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THAT my dear Jan made my day! For those not knowing german: The Iron states "kein heller Stoff" means "not for white cloth" as it may leaves marks, it is only a workshop iron. With all the marks on the writing one could read instead "Not for Heller Stuff". NOW I now what went wrong :-) XXXDan
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