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Bob Fraser

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  1. Bob Fraser
    Would this have been the first case of a stealth vessel? 😃
  2. Bob Fraser
    Hi welcome to the site. It took me 7, yes seven!, years to put up a build log here. Mainly due to life getting in the way. I did the same as you 40 years ago and botched a kit on the planking. Having been on here and seen the incredible amount of help and expertise available from the other members I decided to give it another go. All the best, Bob
  3. Bob Fraser
    Hi John Thanks for the words of warning. Like you I'm a novice. I'm quite a way behind you, and I've taken inspiration from all of the builds enough to start mine. Not sure if I'll go with the metal windows and doors though. The stacks are something I hadn't considered but will look at, thanks. Sometimes "close enough" can be gotten away with, and I've made that mistake before and no doubt will do again, but those railings do seem to be where accuracy is needed. Fortunately I bought a few "scrapped" models many years ago from ebay for their bits so I've plenty of spare wood, but I do save every spare scrap because even the smallest bits are useful! Keep well, Bob
  4. Bob Fraser
    Hi John. She's looking good. You're quite a way ahead of me on this one. Seeing all the logs, and someone else actively still building, gave me the push do restart mine after many years on hold. Bob
  5. Bob Fraser
    Thanks kpnuts! Today I've fitted the arched doors. While they look reasonable at a viewing distance, the photos close up really show all the imperfections. Anyway, hinges work, and fitted a latch to each to stop them opening when under way. Doors closed. Doors open Hopefully once fitted to the deck these will look ok. Cheers Bob
  6. Bob Fraser
    Thanks Chris, thanks for looking in. Cooper is a "he" and was still chasing bits around ater they were packed away. Bit more progress - after a couple of hours soaking managed to get the curved ends fitted to the top two cabins. Lots of pins to hold the curves, not yet glued in place. Going to give them another 24 hrs to dry and keep the curve. Even after several hours soak the plywood still cracked! Still, this will eventually be covered by the planking, so nothing that can't be sorted. Cheers for now, Bob
  7. Bob Fraser
    Had this started 9 years ago, as usual life got in the way but managed to put a bit together here and there. Not worth starting a build log just to have it seem abandoned. Just started again the other day with a bit more time available. Building this for my Admiral who would love to travel on one, but because of her own issues barely leaves the house. Likeley to be a slow build so please bear with me. Progress so far. Hull built and planked Livestock area. I added tie rings to both side. You don't want animals fighting over the hay or running wild on deck! Hooks for the livestock area. Rounded tops so no animal injuries! Barn doors and hinge. Looks better from a normal viewing distance 🙂 And where would I be without my helper! Cheers for now, Bob
  8. Bob Fraser
    Delftship can do this, but it may only be the pro version. Older versions of Freeship can also do this. Example here. I haven't tried this! Bob
  9. Bob Fraser
    The airix 1/130 instructions are here https://www.hismodel.com/cutty-sark-21 this may help, other instruction sets too for other scales
  10. Bob Fraser
    Available in the UK from here. scalpelsandblades.co.uk Bob
  11. Bob Fraser
    Hi there. here's a few links I have saved for future reference. MSW http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/2657-modelling-a-ships-hull-with-delftship/ MBM http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,19208.0.html?PHPSESSID=e0725a9216bd378ceb27ea50c78a7745 wooden boats http://forum.woodenboat.com/showthread.php?90696-Scaling-a-linesplan-on-computer-(Mermaid-Sailing-Canoe-FREE!Ship-DELFTship) DELFTship http://www.delftship.net/DELFTship/index.php/forum/index probably worth your creating an account on DELFTship too. Hope this helps. Bob
  12. Bob Fraser
    Was already on my bookshelf to read! 2p (yes £0.02) + £2.80 postage on Amazon (used) A google search also brought it up on google books where you can read the entire book online - didn't think you could, but there it is. You can't save it, but can add it to your google library Reading at the moment, in a similar vein, A Brief History of Fighting Ships: Ships of the Line and Napoleonic sea battles, 1793-1815 by David Daviesgives a good basic account of some of the major battles, some background information on the ships and the crews conditions of service, and life on board. Again £0.01 on amazon Cheers, Bob
  13. Bob Fraser
    Here on MSW is an article on silver soldering. http://modelshipworldforum.com/resources/materials_and_tools/SilverSolderTutorial.pdf Cheers, Bob
  14. Bob Fraser
    Hi Several pieces available on ebay Biggest piece. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-PIECE-OF-WOOD-FROM-H-M-S-VICTORY-NELSON-FLAG-SHIP-/111368215771?pt=UK_Antiques_Marine_RL&hash=item19ee101cdb Other small pieces available did a search hms victory wood to get the results Cheers, Bob
  15. Bob Fraser
    HI Rob I believe so, the NMM has the date as 1910 http://www.rmg.co.uk/cuttysark/history-and-collections/history/1895-1922-the-portuguese-years in Birkenhead, but she's actually tied up in the Wallasey Docks. Cheers, Bob
  16. Bob Fraser
    Hi Rob Nice job on your model. A different take to the norm. Here's a photo of her circa 1907 at our local docks. (Some of the buildings are still there!) Slightly different paintwork on her here though. I have the Revell 1/96th put up for later. Cheers, Bob
  17. Bob Fraser
    Hi. I found this site, http://www.modelwarships.com/index1.html although primariy a steel navy site, has such a list. It may be a little out of date though http://www.modelwarships.com/reviews/kitlist/kitlist-index.html Hope this helps a little for the project, Bob
  18. Bob Fraser
    Hi Pavol There is a problem with rib 15. As has been adviised, have a look at the build diaries on modelspace. Heres the link to the official one by Tomick http://forum.model-space.co.uk/default.aspx?g=topics&f=17&p=2 Also have a look at some of the other build diaries that have been going on for some years now. (I have this one waiting in the wings too) :Edit: Forgot.... follow the Victory logs on here. They are all excellent and full of good ideas and detail, and ask questions too all the members are very helpful. All the best, Bob

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