Jump to content

petervisser

Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Content Count

    380

  • Joined

  • Last visited

Profile Information

  • Gender
    Male
  • Location
    Victoria, B.C.
  • Interests
    Ship models, travel, history, swimming, reading, flight simming

Recent Profile Visitors

1,158 profile views
  1.    drobinson02199 reacted to a post in a topic: Cutty Sark by drobinson02199 - Mantua/Sergal - Scale 1:78
  2. petervisser
    Hi David, She looks fantastic! The black hull and copper bottom are real eye catchers! The white strakes are a very nice touch too. Peter
  3.    petervisser reacted to a post in a topic: Cutty Sark by drobinson02199 - Mantua/Sergal - Scale 1:78
  4. petervisser started following CUTTY SARK by keelhauled - Mantua - kit bashed - First wooden ship build, HMS Prince by pirozzi - Amati - 1:64 - Original 1978 Kit by Vince P., Danmark by alpayed - Billing Boats - Kit bash and and 2 others
  5.    petervisser reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Prince by pirozzi - Amati - 1:64 - Original 1978 Kit by Vince P.
  6.    popeye the sailor reacted to a post in a topic: Danmark by alpayed - Billing Boats - Kit bash
  7. petervisser
    Hi Allan, Wow, what a great model so far! She looks super. I have a very old Danmark kit which I have just started. However, the instructions are so old and basic that I have contacted Billing to get some full size drawings. I will be checking in on your build log from time to time and get some hints and tips. You have put the bar pretty high... Peter
  8.    petervisser reacted to a post in a topic: Nuestra Senora del Pilar de Zaragoza by marktiedens - OcCre - scale 1:46
  9.    mtaylor reacted to a post in a topic: Hello Canada heh
  10. petervisser
    Welcome back Dave! Peter
  11.    petervisser reacted to a post in a topic: RMS Titanic by CKNavy - Academy - Scale 1:400 – PLASTIC - Commission Build
  12.    petervisser reacted to a post in a topic: At a Glance: A Snapshot of MSW Members' Current Projects
  13.    petervisser reacted to a post in a topic: At a Glance: A Snapshot of MSW Members' Current Projects
  14.    petervisser reacted to a post in a topic: At a Glance: A Snapshot of MSW Members' Current Projects
  15.    petervisser reacted to a post in a topic: At a Glance: A Snapshot of MSW Members' Current Projects
  16.    petervisser reacted to a post in a topic: At a Glance: A Snapshot of MSW Members' Current Projects
  17.    NovaStorm reacted to a post in a topic: Greetings from Nova Scotia, Canada
  18. petervisser
    Hi Robin, After seeing the enlarged picture I recognized her as the sail training ship Cuauhtemoc, from Mexico. I was aboard her when she visited Victoria several years ago. I remember how immaculate she was when I visited her. Built in Spain in 1982. A lovely ship (barque really). Cheers, Peter
  19.    mtaylor reacted to a post in a topic: Greetings from Nova Scotia, Canada
  20.    mtaylor reacted to a post in a topic: Greetings from Nova Scotia, Canada
  21. petervisser
    Hi Robin, I'm going to guess it's the Danmark. My guess is based on the green boot topping on the hull. It looks like it is a ship rig but it's hard to tell from the small photo. Cheers, Peter
  22.    NovaStorm reacted to a post in a topic: Greetings from Nova Scotia, Canada
  23. petervisser
    Hi Robin, Greetings from the West Coast and welcome to this site. Your Bluenose looks fantastic! And thanks for the link to your build log in the other model boat website. Lots of great progress shots and build tips. I'm like you in that I wait until the fall to get back to work on my model. But that's proving difficult this year and I try to steal an hour here and there... I look forward to your next model boat log in the fall! Cheers, Peter p.s. What ship is that on your profile pic?
  24.    RussR reacted to a post in a topic: L'Hermione by RussR - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - 1/89 Scale
  25. petervisser
    Hi David, You are making great progress I see. Looking very neat and trim. Can't wait to reach this stage too! Cheers, Peter
  26. petervisser
    Hi Russ, Splicing the mainbrace is a traditional term in the British Navy for serving out an additional tot of rum or grog to the ship's crew as a reward for extra efforts in a number of difficult tasks aboard the ship. The mainbrace itself was a purchase attached to the main lower yard to brace it round to the wind, but probably has little to do with the saying beyond the fact that hauling on the main brace called for extra effort by the crew. I found the saying in the Oxford Companion to the Sea which is an excellent reference book with tons of interesting articles regarding seafaring history. Cheers, Peter
  27. petervisser
    Thanks for posting your Cutty Sark photos Oliver. I am currently building this model ship and they will help me with some of the detailing. Cheers, Peter p.s. The Cutty Sark never loaded curry...
  28. petervisser
    Hi Russ, Congratulations on the complettion of your Hermione! She is a beautiful piece of work. Although splicing the mainbrace is not compulsory when completing a model ship, it is recommended... Cheers, Peter
  29. petervisser
    Looking mighty fine David. I really like the contrast between the black and the copper. Gives her a real yacht-like appearance which is what the original owner was after. I'm following closely as I am now preparing my own hull for finishing. I'll have to give the coppering video that HOF mentioned a view too.... Peter
  30. petervisser
    Congratulations Vince on a magnificent model. She's beautiful. Time to splice the ole mainbrace! Peter
  31. petervisser
    Hi Dave, Great work on your Cutty Sark so far. I'll follow along and poach as many ideas as I can!😁 Happy building! Peter
  32. petervisser
    Hi Marc, Just catching up on your Cutty Sark log. It's very impressive and I am rather envious of how far along you are. My rigging jobs are beyond the horizon... Anyway, just wanted to say how good your rigging looks so far. And the whole model too. Great work. Peter
  33. petervisser
    After those short planks were applied I could then fit the transom around the stern. The first thing I had to do was make a template which would would wrap around the stern. I found a piece of stiff paper and attached it to the area to be covered. Then I traced the area above the poop deck and under the counter with a permanent marker. When that was cut out I could then trace the shape on a piece of ply with the same thickness as the hull planking. I made sure the piece was oversize so that I could sand it to size once it was glued on the hull. The piece was then bent using the trusty plank bender tool I have. It took a bit of trial and error (two pieces were cut and shaped before I got it right) and then with generous amounts pf glue and a few clamps the piece was set in place. Once the glue cured I placed some dowels as insurance. The the piece was sanded to fit and Bob's your uncle... Here are some happy snaps of the process...

About us

Modelshipworld - Advancing Ship Modeling through Research

SSL Secured

Your security is important for us so this Website is SSL-Secured

NRG Mailing Address

Nautical Research Guild
237 South Lincoln Street
Westmont IL, 60559-1917

Helpful Links

About the NRG

If you enjoy building ship models that are historically accurate as well as beautiful, then The Nautical Research Guild (NRG) is just right for you.

The Guild is a non-profit educational organization whose mission is to “Advance Ship Modeling Through Research”. We provide support to our members in their efforts to raise the quality of their model ships.

The Nautical Research Guild has published our world-renowned quarterly magazine, The Nautical Research Journal, since 1955. The pages of the Journal are full of articles by accomplished ship modelers who show you how they create those exquisite details on their models, and by maritime historians who show you the correct details to build. The Journal is available in both print and digital editions. Go to the NRG web site (www.thenrg.org) to download a complimentary digital copy of the Journal. The NRG also publishes plan sets, books and compilations of back issues of the Journal and the former Ships in Scale and Model Ship Builder magazines.

Our Emblem

Modelshipworld - Advancing Ship Modeling through Research
×
×
  • Create New...