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donrobinson got a reaction from EJ_L in Soleil Royal by Hubac's Historian - Heller - An Extensive Modification and Partial Scratch-Build
Wonderful work, your attention to detail is blowing me away!!
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donrobinson got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Barque Stefano by Heronguy - MarisStella - 1:63
Looking good Doug
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donrobinson got a reaction from thibaultron in Royal Navy Ship of the Line Cross-Section by DocBlake - FINISHED - based on Mamoli's "Constitution" - 1:93 scale
Well done Dave, your choice of woods is great
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Barque Stefano by donrobinson - MarisStella - 1:63
Hi Mike, thanks for your comment it's much appreciated. Below is a picture of Amati plates(left) and the MarisStella plates(right). As you can see the MarisStella ones are slightly larger but do have the rivets also. I'm thinking both plates should be much easier in the long run to install versus having to punch the rivets.
As you can see they are not quite as bright as the Amati ones, they have a little more weathered look which is fine with me
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donrobinson got a reaction from EJ_L in Barque Stefano by donrobinson - MarisStella - 1:63
Thanks E.J., it is my intent to build this straight out of the kit with no changes. Even though it is early in the build I don't think I'll be replacing any material as it is all excellent.
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donrobinson got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Barque Stefano by donrobinson - MarisStella - 1:63
Hi Mike, thanks for your comment it's much appreciated. Below is a picture of Amati plates(left) and the MarisStella plates(right). As you can see the MarisStella ones are slightly larger but do have the rivets also. I'm thinking both plates should be much easier in the long run to install versus having to punch the rivets.
As you can see they are not quite as bright as the Amati ones, they have a little more weathered look which is fine with me
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donrobinson got a reaction from robdurant in Barque Stefano by donrobinson - MarisStella - 1:63
Thanks E.J., it is my intent to build this straight out of the kit with no changes. Even though it is early in the build I don't think I'll be replacing any material as it is all excellent.
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donrobinson got a reaction from robdurant in Barque Stefano by donrobinson - MarisStella - 1:63
Ian: Thanks, although the starboard is only half complete I plan on having it done this week. Too cold to go outside!
Bob: I was a little surprised how it looks as well, I'm thinking I may experiment and stain the other side to see how it looks. Thanks for stopping in. Your Halifax is looking fantastic, I apologise for not commenting more but with every update you leave me speechless
Doug: I'm thinking at 1 mm it will still bend easy, much easier than walnut would. I'm seriously thinking of buying some and milling it myself to try out
H.H.: Thanks for dropping by and for your nice comment
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donrobinson got a reaction from Oscar Ballesteros in Barque Stefano by donrobinson - MarisStella - 1:63
Good Morning all, thanks for all the great comments, visits and likes. Since my last post there has not been too much activity in the shipyard but I have completed the planking on the port side. All went as expected and with no surprises. Unlike the first layer I did not bother to taper the planks resulting in having to use three stealers at the stern, these will be covered by copper plates so I was not that worried about this. I found trying to taper the .5 mm planks was just not worth the effort for something that was going to be either painted or covered with plates. So I guess I did do it the easier way in some ways . I could not resist putting a coat of wipe on poly to see how the beech would look, this will be sanded and act as my sealer for the paint and plates. I really like the looks of the beech and think it is defiantly worth considering for future builds.
Not much to show but here it is:
Putting in a stealer
Planking completed
Stern trimmed
Bow trimmed and coat of wipe on poly
Wipe on poly is still a little wet, if you look at the transom you can see some of the beech without any poly. Love how this wood looks
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donrobinson got a reaction from KenW in Rattlesnake by KenW - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - American Privateer
Beautiful model Ken, Congratulations
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donrobinson got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Barque Stefano by donrobinson - MarisStella - 1:63
Good Morning all, thanks for all the great comments, visits and likes. Since my last post there has not been too much activity in the shipyard but I have completed the planking on the port side. All went as expected and with no surprises. Unlike the first layer I did not bother to taper the planks resulting in having to use three stealers at the stern, these will be covered by copper plates so I was not that worried about this. I found trying to taper the .5 mm planks was just not worth the effort for something that was going to be either painted or covered with plates. So I guess I did do it the easier way in some ways . I could not resist putting a coat of wipe on poly to see how the beech would look, this will be sanded and act as my sealer for the paint and plates. I really like the looks of the beech and think it is defiantly worth considering for future builds.
Not much to show but here it is:
Putting in a stealer
Planking completed
Stern trimmed
Bow trimmed and coat of wipe on poly
Wipe on poly is still a little wet, if you look at the transom you can see some of the beech without any poly. Love how this wood looks
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donrobinson got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Barque Stefano by donrobinson - MarisStella - 1:63
Thanks E.J., it is my intent to build this straight out of the kit with no changes. Even though it is early in the build I don't think I'll be replacing any material as it is all excellent.
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donrobinson got a reaction from Seventynet in Barque Stefano by donrobinson - MarisStella - 1:63
Hi Mike, thanks for your comment it's much appreciated. Below is a picture of Amati plates(left) and the MarisStella plates(right). As you can see the MarisStella ones are slightly larger but do have the rivets also. I'm thinking both plates should be much easier in the long run to install versus having to punch the rivets.
As you can see they are not quite as bright as the Amati ones, they have a little more weathered look which is fine with me
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donrobinson got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Nuestra Senora del Pilar de Zaragoza by marktiedens - FINISHED - OcCre - scale 1:46
Never noticed the number missing until now, sorry I can't help but I'll be watching for the answer
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donrobinson got a reaction from EJ_L in Royal Navy Ship of the Line Cross-Section by DocBlake - FINISHED - based on Mamoli's "Constitution" - 1:93 scale
Well done Dave, your choice of woods is great
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donrobinson got a reaction from Charter33 in Barque Stefano by donrobinson - MarisStella - 1:63
Good Morning all, thanks for all the great comments, visits and likes. Since my last post there has not been too much activity in the shipyard but I have completed the planking on the port side. All went as expected and with no surprises. Unlike the first layer I did not bother to taper the planks resulting in having to use three stealers at the stern, these will be covered by copper plates so I was not that worried about this. I found trying to taper the .5 mm planks was just not worth the effort for something that was going to be either painted or covered with plates. So I guess I did do it the easier way in some ways . I could not resist putting a coat of wipe on poly to see how the beech would look, this will be sanded and act as my sealer for the paint and plates. I really like the looks of the beech and think it is defiantly worth considering for future builds.
Not much to show but here it is:
Putting in a stealer
Planking completed
Stern trimmed
Bow trimmed and coat of wipe on poly
Wipe on poly is still a little wet, if you look at the transom you can see some of the beech without any poly. Love how this wood looks
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donrobinson got a reaction from coxswain in Barque Stefano by donrobinson - MarisStella - 1:63
Hi Mike, thanks for your comment it's much appreciated. Below is a picture of Amati plates(left) and the MarisStella plates(right). As you can see the MarisStella ones are slightly larger but do have the rivets also. I'm thinking both plates should be much easier in the long run to install versus having to punch the rivets.
As you can see they are not quite as bright as the Amati ones, they have a little more weathered look which is fine with me
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donrobinson got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Barque Stefano by donrobinson - MarisStella - 1:63
Ian: Thanks, although the starboard is only half complete I plan on having it done this week. Too cold to go outside!
Bob: I was a little surprised how it looks as well, I'm thinking I may experiment and stain the other side to see how it looks. Thanks for stopping in. Your Halifax is looking fantastic, I apologise for not commenting more but with every update you leave me speechless
Doug: I'm thinking at 1 mm it will still bend easy, much easier than walnut would. I'm seriously thinking of buying some and milling it myself to try out
H.H.: Thanks for dropping by and for your nice comment
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donrobinson got a reaction from Mirabell61 in Barque Stefano by donrobinson - MarisStella - 1:63
Good Morning all, thanks for all the great comments, visits and likes. Since my last post there has not been too much activity in the shipyard but I have completed the planking on the port side. All went as expected and with no surprises. Unlike the first layer I did not bother to taper the planks resulting in having to use three stealers at the stern, these will be covered by copper plates so I was not that worried about this. I found trying to taper the .5 mm planks was just not worth the effort for something that was going to be either painted or covered with plates. So I guess I did do it the easier way in some ways . I could not resist putting a coat of wipe on poly to see how the beech would look, this will be sanded and act as my sealer for the paint and plates. I really like the looks of the beech and think it is defiantly worth considering for future builds.
Not much to show but here it is:
Putting in a stealer
Planking completed
Stern trimmed
Bow trimmed and coat of wipe on poly
Wipe on poly is still a little wet, if you look at the transom you can see some of the beech without any poly. Love how this wood looks
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donrobinson got a reaction from David Lester in Barque Stefano by donrobinson - MarisStella - 1:63
Thanks E.J., it is my intent to build this straight out of the kit with no changes. Even though it is early in the build I don't think I'll be replacing any material as it is all excellent.
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donrobinson got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Nuestra Senora del Pilar de Zaragoza by marktiedens - FINISHED - OcCre - scale 1:46
I'll grab a front row seat for this build. First I've heard of this one
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donrobinson got a reaction from rafine in Barque Stefano by donrobinson - MarisStella - 1:63
Ian: Thanks, although the starboard is only half complete I plan on having it done this week. Too cold to go outside!
Bob: I was a little surprised how it looks as well, I'm thinking I may experiment and stain the other side to see how it looks. Thanks for stopping in. Your Halifax is looking fantastic, I apologise for not commenting more but with every update you leave me speechless
Doug: I'm thinking at 1 mm it will still bend easy, much easier than walnut would. I'm seriously thinking of buying some and milling it myself to try out
H.H.: Thanks for dropping by and for your nice comment
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donrobinson got a reaction from Dee_Dee in Barque Stefano by donrobinson - MarisStella - 1:63
Good Morning all, thanks for all the great comments, visits and likes. Since my last post there has not been too much activity in the shipyard but I have completed the planking on the port side. All went as expected and with no surprises. Unlike the first layer I did not bother to taper the planks resulting in having to use three stealers at the stern, these will be covered by copper plates so I was not that worried about this. I found trying to taper the .5 mm planks was just not worth the effort for something that was going to be either painted or covered with plates. So I guess I did do it the easier way in some ways . I could not resist putting a coat of wipe on poly to see how the beech would look, this will be sanded and act as my sealer for the paint and plates. I really like the looks of the beech and think it is defiantly worth considering for future builds.
Not much to show but here it is:
Putting in a stealer
Planking completed
Stern trimmed
Bow trimmed and coat of wipe on poly
Wipe on poly is still a little wet, if you look at the transom you can see some of the beech without any poly. Love how this wood looks
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donrobinson got a reaction from robdurant in Barque Stefano by donrobinson - MarisStella - 1:63
Good Morning all, thanks for all the great comments, visits and likes. Since my last post there has not been too much activity in the shipyard but I have completed the planking on the port side. All went as expected and with no surprises. Unlike the first layer I did not bother to taper the planks resulting in having to use three stealers at the stern, these will be covered by copper plates so I was not that worried about this. I found trying to taper the .5 mm planks was just not worth the effort for something that was going to be either painted or covered with plates. So I guess I did do it the easier way in some ways . I could not resist putting a coat of wipe on poly to see how the beech would look, this will be sanded and act as my sealer for the paint and plates. I really like the looks of the beech and think it is defiantly worth considering for future builds.
Not much to show but here it is:
Putting in a stealer
Planking completed
Stern trimmed
Bow trimmed and coat of wipe on poly
Wipe on poly is still a little wet, if you look at the transom you can see some of the beech without any poly. Love how this wood looks
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donrobinson got a reaction from John Allen in HMS Greyhound by Old Collingwood - Corel
I agree with Zappto, great work on the painting!
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