Roger Pellett
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Roger Pellett got a reaction from mtaylor in Herzogin Cecilie 1902 by Jim Lad - Four Masted Barque
A while ago, I bought a set of broaches on Amazon, Made and shipped from England. They are triangular files without teeth. The smallest is about 1/32” and the largest 1/8”. They would work for truing up your holes. They would be less aggressive than than files.
Roger
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Roger Pellett got a reaction from Canute in Nabopolassar King of Babylon and Daffadar, Skinners Horse by king derelict - Art Girona - 54 mm
I haven’t painted any 54mm for over a year but recently became interested in doing so between work on my current ship modeling project. Like the kit ship my figure stash has too many figures representing different interests when I bought them. My first step is to finish my collection of American Civil War figures starting with the last of several mounted Union Cavalry Men. My objective is to improve my technique before moving onto more difficult subjects. I have outfitted myself with a wet palette, mechanical paint mixer, and fingernail striping brushes should arrive soon.
My first subject is the Cavalry horse. I became interested in trying the technique of “pre-shading” via posts on building a Titanic model here on MSW. The idea seems to shade selected primed areas with a dark color and then paint over with tin coats of a lighter color. The horse has large enough areas to allow airbrushing. Using it on figures might not work.
Roger
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Roger Pellett got a reaction from mtaylor in rigging in front of yard arms?
Allan, Thanks!
I’ve been to the New York Yacht Club’s Model Room. SNAME (The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers) has their annual meeting every fall. I’ve never been a SNAME member but the University of Michigan’s Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Department always has an event for their alumni during the week that SNAME meets. One year SNAME was meeting in New York and Michigan had their event in the model room. I used that opportunity to make a sales call nearby and drove into the city. As can be imagined, it’s a fabulous collection.
Roger
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Roger Pellett got a reaction from Egilman in Nabopolassar King of Babylon and Daffadar, Skinners Horse by king derelict - Art Girona - 54 mm
I haven’t painted any 54mm for over a year but recently became interested in doing so between work on my current ship modeling project. Like the kit ship my figure stash has too many figures representing different interests when I bought them. My first step is to finish my collection of American Civil War figures starting with the last of several mounted Union Cavalry Men. My objective is to improve my technique before moving onto more difficult subjects. I have outfitted myself with a wet palette, mechanical paint mixer, and fingernail striping brushes should arrive soon.
My first subject is the Cavalry horse. I became interested in trying the technique of “pre-shading” via posts on building a Titanic model here on MSW. The idea seems to shade selected primed areas with a dark color and then paint over with tin coats of a lighter color. The horse has large enough areas to allow airbrushing. Using it on figures might not work.
Roger
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Roger Pellett got a reaction from Mirabell61 in Herzogin Cecilie 1902 by Jim Lad - Four Masted Barque
A while ago, I bought a set of broaches on Amazon, Made and shipped from England. They are triangular files without teeth. The smallest is about 1/32” and the largest 1/8”. They would work for truing up your holes. They would be less aggressive than than files.
Roger
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Roger Pellett got a reaction from druxey in Herzogin Cecilie 1902 by Jim Lad - Four Masted Barque
A while ago, I bought a set of broaches on Amazon, Made and shipped from England. They are triangular files without teeth. The smallest is about 1/32” and the largest 1/8”. They would work for truing up your holes. They would be less aggressive than than files.
Roger
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Roger Pellett got a reaction from Jack12477 in Nabopolassar King of Babylon and Daffadar, Skinners Horse by king derelict - Art Girona - 54 mm
I haven’t painted any 54mm for over a year but recently became interested in doing so between work on my current ship modeling project. Like the kit ship my figure stash has too many figures representing different interests when I bought them. My first step is to finish my collection of American Civil War figures starting with the last of several mounted Union Cavalry Men. My objective is to improve my technique before moving onto more difficult subjects. I have outfitted myself with a wet palette, mechanical paint mixer, and fingernail striping brushes should arrive soon.
My first subject is the Cavalry horse. I became interested in trying the technique of “pre-shading” via posts on building a Titanic model here on MSW. The idea seems to shade selected primed areas with a dark color and then paint over with tin coats of a lighter color. The horse has large enough areas to allow airbrushing. Using it on figures might not work.
Roger
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Roger Pellett got a reaction from davyboy in rigging in front of yard arms?
Paul, My thoughts exactly. I believe that Peking was not scrapped but was sent to Hamburg, Germany and restored.
Roger
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Roger Pellett got a reaction from mtaylor in rigging in front of yard arms?
One of people who rigged Wavertree used to be a MSW member. He went by the name of Jersey City Frankie. He has not posted for several years but if you are interested you should be able to find a series of his posts about rigging her. Use the Search function.
The clippers, and Wavertree, were tramps. Unlike the packets that sailed to England from New York, they didn’t sail on fixed schedules. When in port they would advertise for cargos and sail when full. Stays in port could be lengthy depending on economic conditions. It was, therefore, common to strike sails and rigging not required to handle yards below. Sails and rigging were expensive and subject to damage by the elements. Labor was cheap.
Re; The rust bucket comment: Visiting New York sometime between 2015 and 2019 I made a point of visiting South Street Seaport. To say the least, I was disappointed. Exhibits in what is supposed to be the museum itself were minimal. I thought that Wavertree was nicely restored but I don’t recall being able to visit other ships. Unless something dramatic has happened in the last five years, New York still lacks a first class museum dealing with it’s important maritime heritage.
Roger
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Roger Pellett got a reaction from uss frolick in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates Volume 2
The museum at Portsmouth, I believe it’s now called the Royal Navy Museum used to have a full sized realistic figure of Admiral Nelson in his full dress uniform. It was arranged so you didn’t see it until you came around a corner. It was quite startling. He appeared to be much smaller than we usually visualize such heroic people.
Maybe a Lady Hamilton to keep him company? 😀
Roger
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Roger Pellett got a reaction from Ras Ambrioso in Golden City by Louie da fly - Scale 1:50 and 1:25 - solid hull - Paddlewheeler
I believe that everything being hand made should also be a selling feature. In this case it’s also cheaper as it appears that you are donating time and materials. Printing materials and labor would be out of pocket costs.
I join others in lifting my virtural hat to you! Building 13 of the same model !
Roger
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Roger Pellett got a reaction from Gregory in rigging in front of yard arms?
One of people who rigged Wavertree used to be a MSW member. He went by the name of Jersey City Frankie. He has not posted for several years but if you are interested you should be able to find a series of his posts about rigging her. Use the Search function.
The clippers, and Wavertree, were tramps. Unlike the packets that sailed to England from New York, they didn’t sail on fixed schedules. When in port they would advertise for cargos and sail when full. Stays in port could be lengthy depending on economic conditions. It was, therefore, common to strike sails and rigging not required to handle yards below. Sails and rigging were expensive and subject to damage by the elements. Labor was cheap.
Re; The rust bucket comment: Visiting New York sometime between 2015 and 2019 I made a point of visiting South Street Seaport. To say the least, I was disappointed. Exhibits in what is supposed to be the museum itself were minimal. I thought that Wavertree was nicely restored but I don’t recall being able to visit other ships. Unless something dramatic has happened in the last five years, New York still lacks a first class museum dealing with it’s important maritime heritage.
Roger
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Roger Pellett got a reaction from FriedClams in Cangarda 1901 by KeithAug - Scale 1:24 - Steam Yacht
Our local Solid Waste Disposal Site, aka “The Dump” has a large section where visitors can take away items thrown away by others. The stuff is free. They have one entire building full of furniture. Next time I go there I’ll have to see if I can find any mahogany. It’s probably all veneer but Duluth does have a large number of old very large homes, once residences to wealthy families, so maybe I’ll strike gold.
Roger
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Roger Pellett got a reaction from Canute in Golden City by Louie da fly - Scale 1:50 and 1:25 - solid hull - Paddlewheeler
I think that this old U S Navy expression must apply to you Steven:
”If you can’t get your job done during the 24 hour day, work nights!”
Or perhaps days are longer Down Under.
😀😀😀😀
Roger
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Roger Pellett got a reaction from Morten in Norway in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates Volume 2
The museum at Portsmouth, I believe it’s now called the Royal Navy Museum used to have a full sized realistic figure of Admiral Nelson in his full dress uniform. It was arranged so you didn’t see it until you came around a corner. It was quite startling. He appeared to be much smaller than we usually visualize such heroic people.
Maybe a Lady Hamilton to keep him company? 😀
Roger
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Roger Pellett got a reaction from mtaylor in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates Volume 2
The museum at Portsmouth, I believe it’s now called the Royal Navy Museum used to have a full sized realistic figure of Admiral Nelson in his full dress uniform. It was arranged so you didn’t see it until you came around a corner. It was quite startling. He appeared to be much smaller than we usually visualize such heroic people.
Maybe a Lady Hamilton to keep him company? 😀
Roger
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Roger Pellett got a reaction from Canute in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates Volume 2
The museum at Portsmouth, I believe it’s now called the Royal Navy Museum used to have a full sized realistic figure of Admiral Nelson in his full dress uniform. It was arranged so you didn’t see it until you came around a corner. It was quite startling. He appeared to be much smaller than we usually visualize such heroic people.
Maybe a Lady Hamilton to keep him company? 😀
Roger
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Roger Pellett reacted to Jaager in Cannons on the HMS Beagle
Marquardt shows 6 long guns - 4 x 6lb 2x9lb 1x 6lb boat carronade on a turning base - forecastle. 1x 4lb Howitzer
The 6 long guns were trussed and on the main deck. No sign of a location for the Howitzer - it may have been stored below until required for use in what stood for the main launch.
The long guns were clutter and mostly in the way. Once England was out of site, I would consider parking them in the hold were I having FitzRoy's job. Running them out would be pointless. Any locals who might physically object to the English trespassers would probably find the carronade to be a sufficient discouragement.
The U.S.Ex.Ex. used a gun to measure distance when mapping. The home ship would fire a gun, someone on a launch would use a stopwatch to measure the difference between the flash and the sound. The carronade would be perfect if Beagle used this method.
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Roger Pellett got a reaction from CiscoH in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates Volume 2
The museum at Portsmouth, I believe it’s now called the Royal Navy Museum used to have a full sized realistic figure of Admiral Nelson in his full dress uniform. It was arranged so you didn’t see it until you came around a corner. It was quite startling. He appeared to be much smaller than we usually visualize such heroic people.
Maybe a Lady Hamilton to keep him company? 😀
Roger
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Roger Pellett reacted to KeithAug in Santos Dumont No. 18 Hydroplane 1907 by Greg Davis - Scale 1:16
As is the case with very many MSW models. Fortunately age is gradually deskilling many of us. Soon authentic representations will become more common.
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Roger Pellett reacted to mcb in Blairstown by mcb - 1:160 - PLASTIC - Steam Derrick Lighter NY Harbor
Hello All,
Thanks for the comments, Keith Black, Jim Lad and Canute. Thanks all for the likes.
Time for a small update. Most of the super structure is now in its final color. Started applying decals. Everything is only sitting in place, not glued. I will not fasten much down until the end of the build as there will be more assemblies going over the superstructure and things may get complicated.
Added towing bitts. Some detail (including the pin for the fire monitor) can be seen through the window openings after all, at least for now.
And I promise the next New York Harbor boat will not be red.
Looking at one of these pictures I notice a small door is missing. I'm off to look for it.
Thanks for looking,
mcb
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Roger Pellett reacted to SkiBee in Beginner looking for advice on first kit
40 years ago I started with a solid hull model and failed to get past step one. I've built a lot of plastic models but never went back to try a wood model, shaping a hull and the rigging intimidated me. A couple of years ago I decided to try my hand at wood models and saw an advertisement for Model Expo & Shipways models. I started with the Model Shipways 3 ship beginners set and they took me step by step and I learned a lot of skills and knowledge for a fair price. So much I tried my hand at a solid hull again and it's been successful so far.
I highly recommend the Model Shipways Shipwright 3 Kit Series. By the time you finish the 3rd boat, the Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack, you will have the skills to take on anything. They might be small and appear to be simple, but that's what you want in the beginning and to learn the basic skills, then try the other models.
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Roger Pellett got a reaction from mtaylor in Golden City by Louie da fly - Scale 1:50 and 1:25 - solid hull - Paddlewheeler
I think that this old U S Navy expression must apply to you Steven:
”If you can’t get your job done during the 24 hour day, work nights!”
Or perhaps days are longer Down Under.
😀😀😀😀
Roger
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Roger Pellett got a reaction from Cathead in Golden City by Louie da fly - Scale 1:50 and 1:25 - solid hull - Paddlewheeler
I think that this old U S Navy expression must apply to you Steven:
”If you can’t get your job done during the 24 hour day, work nights!”
Or perhaps days are longer Down Under.
😀😀😀😀
Roger
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Roger Pellett got a reaction from Glen McGuire in Golden City by Louie da fly - Scale 1:50 and 1:25 - solid hull - Paddlewheeler
I think that this old U S Navy expression must apply to you Steven:
”If you can’t get your job done during the 24 hour day, work nights!”
Or perhaps days are longer Down Under.
😀😀😀😀
Roger
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