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EJ_L
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EJ_L got a reaction from Elijah in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
This is my first kit from Sergal. I tend to bounce around on manufacturers. Ive done a Constructo, Model Shipways, Corel and now Sergal. As long as they are a reputable company and the kit appears to be of good quality and contains the detail level I am looking for, I'm good to go. So far I am impressed with the kit. While I know none of them are perfect, nor do I really care as I always plan on changing things anyway, so far Sergal seems to have put together a nice packaged kit. The instructions like most are not made for beginers but this whole kit is not meant for beginers and so that shouldn't matter. I may change my opinion as the build progresses but right now I would have to say they did well and I would recommend their products.
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EJ_L reacted to Robin Lous in Greek Bireme by Robin Lous - FINISHED - Dusek - Scale 1:72 - First wooden ship build
Hi Steven,
Sure...I used 0,15 mm thick brass sheet (Albion Alloys).
To shape the bowl I drilled a 1 cm hole in a scrap piece of 2mm thick plywood.
Lay an oversized piece of brass sheet on it and pressed the bowl with a round tipped hammer.
I didn't hammer...just pushed and turned it around until I had a nice bowl in the sheet.
Pushed the edge next to the bowl flat...think I used therear end of an Xacto handle for that...not sure.
Cut out the shield with scissors and filed the edge until I was happy with the result.
A trident decal, painted the edge black, gloss varnish.
Since the brass sheet is very thin, it's easy to shape.
Hope this helps.
Or...your build is 1:50 scale, that's very close to 28mm wargaming scale.
Take a look at this...
http://www.victrixlimited.com/collections/greek-ancients/products/greek-unarmoured-hoplites-and-archers
Robin
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EJ_L reacted to Mike Dowling in Greek Bireme by Robin Lous - FINISHED - Dusek - Scale 1:72 - First wooden ship build
My opinion for what it is worth is to go with the furled sail idea. The occupants might only just have decided to 'ship' the oars.
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EJ_L reacted to donrobinson in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
Hey Bob probably is the same song, consists of one word sung many times does this sound familiar
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EJ_L reacted to donrobinson in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
Thanks E.J., I think I prefer the rope handles to the normal eyebolt and ring ones
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EJ_L got a reaction from cobra1951 in Greek Bireme by Robin Lous - FINISHED - Dusek - Scale 1:72 - First wooden ship build
With all the detail you are putting into the sail, having it deployed may be the way to go. On the other hand, it is not uncommon for us model ship builders to put in lots of details in places that will never be seen...
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EJ_L got a reaction from cobra1951 in Greek Bireme by Robin Lous - FINISHED - Dusek - Scale 1:72 - First wooden ship build
I was going to say clew and bunt lines also. Those are the terms that I have seen them called on most ships but, due to the era and region of your particular ship they could be called something else.
Excellent work on the sail, mast and rigging so far. I agree that I love rigging the first mast also... after that well....
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EJ_L reacted to puckotred in Vasa by puckotred - DeAgostini - Scale 1:65
Thanks all for the reactions... I will go through all the planks and see how they are on both sides now that the initial shock has settled. The crappy side can go inwards. Did this on a Caldercraft kit that also had terrible strips, they promised to send replacements twice and never did so I gave up and built it anyway.
If only I had the money to do that...
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EJ_L reacted to BLACK VIKING in Vasa by puckotred - DeAgostini - Scale 1:65
Hi Mr Pucko the good thing with Deag is they supply a lot more wood than you need. Having built three of their kits I have lots left over
BV
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EJ_L got a reaction from Eddie in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
This is my first kit from Sergal. I tend to bounce around on manufacturers. Ive done a Constructo, Model Shipways, Corel and now Sergal. As long as they are a reputable company and the kit appears to be of good quality and contains the detail level I am looking for, I'm good to go. So far I am impressed with the kit. While I know none of them are perfect, nor do I really care as I always plan on changing things anyway, so far Sergal seems to have put together a nice packaged kit. The instructions like most are not made for beginers but this whole kit is not meant for beginers and so that shouldn't matter. I may change my opinion as the build progresses but right now I would have to say they did well and I would recommend their products.
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EJ_L got a reaction from mtdoramike in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
A few more hours and I have managed to dry fit all the frames and decks to check fit. While the thin upper decks are warped a little and will of course have to be shaped to fit the curve of the deck, the two false decks and the bulkheads all line up almost perfectly and will go together well. The only parts that have been glued so far are the two small filler blocks on either side of the bow. I will be adding more fillers here just as soon as I unpack my wood blocks. The other parts that have been glued are the stern post and the aft bulkhead. This bulkhead was in three pieces and had to be glued in place in order for it to stay up.
The forecastle and quarter decks are still lacking a lot of their supports. There are quite a few frame extensions that have to be installed in order to get them into their final position. Also the poop deck will be higher up than what it is now by about another inch.
As I have now done about all the dry fitting that I can really do and I'm happy with how everything is lining up, I will now take her back apart and start gluing the bulkheads to the false keel. Wood glue for strength and clamps to keep them all straight and I will be off and running. Till then, here are some pictures. I have also included some with measurements shown for height and length of the hull as is. Completed she will be larger on both dimensions.
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EJ_L got a reaction from Elijah in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
A few more hours and I have managed to dry fit all the frames and decks to check fit. While the thin upper decks are warped a little and will of course have to be shaped to fit the curve of the deck, the two false decks and the bulkheads all line up almost perfectly and will go together well. The only parts that have been glued so far are the two small filler blocks on either side of the bow. I will be adding more fillers here just as soon as I unpack my wood blocks. The other parts that have been glued are the stern post and the aft bulkhead. This bulkhead was in three pieces and had to be glued in place in order for it to stay up.
The forecastle and quarter decks are still lacking a lot of their supports. There are quite a few frame extensions that have to be installed in order to get them into their final position. Also the poop deck will be higher up than what it is now by about another inch.
As I have now done about all the dry fitting that I can really do and I'm happy with how everything is lining up, I will now take her back apart and start gluing the bulkheads to the false keel. Wood glue for strength and clamps to keep them all straight and I will be off and running. Till then, here are some pictures. I have also included some with measurements shown for height and length of the hull as is. Completed she will be larger on both dimensions.
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EJ_L got a reaction from Fright in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Zoltan, Don, Pierre, Scott, welcome!
She will indeed be a big one. 44 inches long, and about 31 inches tall. There are a considerable number of decorations on her. Out of curiosity I weighed the fittings and they came out to about 4 pounds. That may not sound like a lot but on a model that is a lot of weight. As for the wood count, I did get a lot of it but will it be enough?... we will see! It is a double planked hull and while I don't think they allow for a lot of mistakes, I do think that there will be enough wood to properly cover her. Filler blocks are the one thing that I did not get enough of. Fortunately I have plenty of scrap out in the wood shop to make some with so that is one of my first priorities once the shop is back up and running.
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EJ_L got a reaction from zoly99sask in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
This is my first kit from Sergal. I tend to bounce around on manufacturers. Ive done a Constructo, Model Shipways, Corel and now Sergal. As long as they are a reputable company and the kit appears to be of good quality and contains the detail level I am looking for, I'm good to go. So far I am impressed with the kit. While I know none of them are perfect, nor do I really care as I always plan on changing things anyway, so far Sergal seems to have put together a nice packaged kit. The instructions like most are not made for beginers but this whole kit is not meant for beginers and so that shouldn't matter. I may change my opinion as the build progresses but right now I would have to say they did well and I would recommend their products.
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EJ_L reacted to donrobinson in Vasa by puckotred - DeAgostini - Scale 1:65
terrible planking, if it is just the first planking a person could maybe live with it. If it is the one and only layer of planking then "Houston we have a problem"
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EJ_L reacted to CDW in Greek Bireme by Robin Lous - FINISHED - Dusek - Scale 1:72 - First wooden ship build
But hey, if you take your model/s to a contest, you can be sure some judge/s will be there with a flashlight looking inside every possible opening to see whether you finished everything inside or not.
Been there and done that many times in the past.
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EJ_L reacted to Old Collingwood in Greek Bireme by Robin Lous - FINISHED - Dusek - Scale 1:72 - First wooden ship build
Me too i once built that Fab plastic sub with all the intside details, that after building and painting inside and out - was glued shut never to see the inside again.
OC.
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EJ_L reacted to Robin Lous in Greek Bireme by Robin Lous - FINISHED - Dusek - Scale 1:72 - First wooden ship build
Good point Don and OC!
With the sail furled, the rigging, deck and general appearance of the ship will be more visible.
Together with the historical sail/oar "issue"....I guess I better stick to my plan.
EJ....I come from planet Plastic and I'm used to do stuff never to be seen again.
Something the Admiral loves to point out.
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EJ_L reacted to Old Collingwood in Greek Bireme by Robin Lous - FINISHED - Dusek - Scale 1:72 - First wooden ship build
I would go with the sail raised and tied as that way you can show off the ropes and gear better not to mention the ours
OC.
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EJ_L reacted to donrobinson in Greek Bireme by Robin Lous - FINISHED - Dusek - Scale 1:72 - First wooden ship build
I'm on the same page as E.J.. I guess it may come down to what details do you want to show off more, the sails or the deck and rigging. I hope this helps
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EJ_L reacted to donrobinson in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Looks like she is fitting together pretty good. I am not sure what kits Sergal makes but is this your first one of theirs?
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EJ_L reacted to WackoWolf in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Thank you, glad your happy with the way things are, not much to have to get straighten out with is always nice. Will be waiting for more updates when you have them.
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EJ_L got a reaction from Eddie in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
A few more hours and I have managed to dry fit all the frames and decks to check fit. While the thin upper decks are warped a little and will of course have to be shaped to fit the curve of the deck, the two false decks and the bulkheads all line up almost perfectly and will go together well. The only parts that have been glued so far are the two small filler blocks on either side of the bow. I will be adding more fillers here just as soon as I unpack my wood blocks. The other parts that have been glued are the stern post and the aft bulkhead. This bulkhead was in three pieces and had to be glued in place in order for it to stay up.
The forecastle and quarter decks are still lacking a lot of their supports. There are quite a few frame extensions that have to be installed in order to get them into their final position. Also the poop deck will be higher up than what it is now by about another inch.
As I have now done about all the dry fitting that I can really do and I'm happy with how everything is lining up, I will now take her back apart and start gluing the bulkheads to the false keel. Wood glue for strength and clamps to keep them all straight and I will be off and running. Till then, here are some pictures. I have also included some with measurements shown for height and length of the hull as is. Completed she will be larger on both dimensions.
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EJ_L got a reaction from mtaylor in Greek Bireme by Robin Lous - FINISHED - Dusek - Scale 1:72 - First wooden ship build
With all the detail you are putting into the sail, having it deployed may be the way to go. On the other hand, it is not uncommon for us model ship builders to put in lots of details in places that will never be seen...
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EJ_L got a reaction from mtaylor in Greek Bireme by Robin Lous - FINISHED - Dusek - Scale 1:72 - First wooden ship build
I was going to say clew and bunt lines also. Those are the terms that I have seen them called on most ships but, due to the era and region of your particular ship they could be called something else.
Excellent work on the sail, mast and rigging so far. I agree that I love rigging the first mast also... after that well....
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