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petervisser got a reaction from Mike Esposito in Billing Boats Marie Jeanne vs. Artesania Latina Marie Jeanne
I built the Billing version years ago, pre-laser. It turned into a very nice model and I can recommend it. You're right in that it has very nice lines, which is why I decided to build it. I opted to change the name of the model and named it after my wife whose first and middle name is Cheryl, Anne. She has been much more tolerant of my subsequent modeling purchases ever since...
Cheers,
Peter
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petervisser got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Billing Boats Marie Jeanne vs. Artesania Latina Marie Jeanne
I built the Billing version years ago, pre-laser. It turned into a very nice model and I can recommend it. You're right in that it has very nice lines, which is why I decided to build it. I opted to change the name of the model and named it after my wife whose first and middle name is Cheryl, Anne. She has been much more tolerant of my subsequent modeling purchases ever since...
Cheers,
Peter
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petervisser reacted to marktiedens in Nuestra Senora del Pilar de Zaragoza by marktiedens - FINISHED - OcCre - scale 1:46
Hi everyone - more progress! Fist, the anchor davits were made from the supplied wood - the simulated sheaves were formed with a small round file after drilling the holes. Then the openings were made in the bulwarks & the davits were glued in place along with the knees. Next, I thought it would be a good time to do the roundhouses. The parts list showed them as pre-formed pieces,but darned if I could find them,so I made them from a walnut dowel cut in half & added some brass eyelets from the fabric shop. Finally the mouldings were added - they were made from some leftover brass moulding from another build
The caprails were then made from the supplied wood(sapelli). Since this wood is 2x12mm it was pretty much impossible to bend around the tight curves. The tightly curved areas were done by cutting small pieces to go around the curves,then after a lot of filing & sanding the joints they were painted black. You can see the joints in the close-up,but at arm`s length they look just fine. I think they pass the running horse test.
Mark
Mark
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petervisser reacted to marktiedens in Nuestra Senora del Pilar de Zaragoza by marktiedens - FINISHED - OcCre - scale 1:46
Thanks Nigel - planking is already well underway. Not going too bad - just takes some time to shape the spiled planks.
Mark
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petervisser got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Bismarck by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - GPM - 1:200 - CARD and PE
Fantastic model Dan and she looks amazing from every angle. Well done!
Peter
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petervisser got a reaction from Mirabell61 in Nuestra Senora del Pilar de Zaragoza by marktiedens - FINISHED - OcCre - scale 1:46
Beautiful planking job Mark, on such a curvy girl, ships being she's and all...
Peter
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petervisser got a reaction from BETAQDAVE in Bismarck by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - GPM - 1:200 - CARD and PE
Fantastic model Dan and she looks amazing from every angle. Well done!
Peter
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petervisser got a reaction from Dan Vadas in Bismarck by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - GPM - 1:200 - CARD and PE
Fantastic model Dan and she looks amazing from every angle. Well done!
Peter
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petervisser got a reaction from Canute in Bismarck by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - GPM - 1:200 - CARD and PE
Fantastic model Dan and she looks amazing from every angle. Well done!
Peter
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petervisser got a reaction from mtaylor in Bismarck by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - GPM - 1:200 - CARD and PE
Fantastic model Dan and she looks amazing from every angle. Well done!
Peter
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petervisser got a reaction from marktiedens in Nuestra Senora del Pilar de Zaragoza by marktiedens - FINISHED - OcCre - scale 1:46
Beautiful planking job Mark, on such a curvy girl, ships being she's and all...
Peter
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petervisser reacted to marktiedens in Nuestra Senora del Pilar de Zaragoza by marktiedens - FINISHED - OcCre - scale 1:46
Hi everyone - a little update. The first planking is now sanded nice & smooth. I had to add a little filler due to not using filler blocks at the bow.
Mark
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petervisser reacted to md1400cs in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
Well she is done. Last pics for this log, a big thanks, especially to those of you who have followed along – for such a long time!! adding your kind and encouraging words, and all of your important advice. So many of your compliments have also helped me become a better builder – again thanks. Big thanks for so many of your Like clicks and visits as well.
Captain Steve: Up next, after much hand wringing –it was between the Billing Oseberg (1/25th)
As much as I became obsesses with Vikings after watching all seasons of The Vikings this kit is just too big (my fault for not paying attention to its size during the purchase) Yes there are smaller size kits – could be…..
So having learned so much with Vasa, I will go with the OcCre Santisima Trinidad cross section. I intend to bash the heck out of it, including leaving some of the lower and upper gun deck planking bare, as well as poss. at the weather deck as well – showing the, to be added, under framings. And trying my first at coppering the hull.
Jörgen regarding the woods – those that came with the kit, along with wood from Corel’s Mirage. Then from Midwest products; some walnut, mahogany, Cherry, and beech. I did not use any finish on this build, nor do I intend to.
Again Mates THANKS SO MUCH for your kind words.
Regards,
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petervisser reacted to Blue Ensign in HMS Pegasus by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Amati/Victory Models - 1:64 scale
The casing of Pegasus took place yesterday, one of the most stressful operations since constructing the Headworks.
Slipping the cover over Pegasus with only a few mm clearance each side of the Main Studding Booms ends and Jib boom was scary to say the least.
Still all done now, and here she is in her designated place.
Moving on now, to what not quite decided.
B.E.
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petervisser got a reaction from zappto in Nuestra Senora del Pilar de Zaragoza by marktiedens - FINISHED - OcCre - scale 1:46
Hi Mark,
Boy, not much of a breather between models. And we're talking "monsters". Anyhoo, all the best with your new project and I'll happily follow along.
Peter
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petervisser got a reaction from marktiedens in Nuestra Senora del Pilar de Zaragoza by marktiedens - FINISHED - OcCre - scale 1:46
Hi Mark,
Boy, not much of a breather between models. And we're talking "monsters". Anyhoo, all the best with your new project and I'll happily follow along.
Peter
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petervisser reacted to Bishophobbies in Brigantine Phoenix by Bishophobbies - Master Korabel - Scale 1:72
It's been 3 months, so here is an update on my build of the Brigantine Phoenix with the cannons installed and rigged.
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petervisser reacted to Bishophobbies in Brigantine Phoenix by Bishophobbies - Master Korabel - Scale 1:72
Here is another update of my wood ship model - Brigantine Phoenix. I've added a few more deck items and finished the bow area. I've used almost no paint on this - it's all Minwax natural, ebony, dark walnut and golden oak.
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petervisser reacted to Bishophobbies in Brigantine Phoenix by Bishophobbies - Master Korabel - Scale 1:72
I've done a bit more - added trim pieces inside and outside and stained the deck (Minwax Golden Oak) and the rest of the hull (Minwax Natural). I'm not to happy with the deck as it a little splotchy due to the variation in the wood.
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petervisser reacted to Bishophobbies in Brigantine Phoenix by Bishophobbies - Master Korabel - Scale 1:72
The second set of hull planks have been installed, also the decking and internal hull sheeting. The wood here is untreated, I plan on staining the wood with MinWax stain, and I hope that I've gotten all of the wood glue removed (sanded off) or the stain will have another color. I can see in these pictures that there are areas that need attention. Any suggestions on glue removal? I've tried to be really careful, but evidently not careful enough.
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petervisser reacted to Bishophobbies in Brigantine Phoenix by Bishophobbies - Master Korabel - Scale 1:72
The kit makes it pretty easy - all hull planks are pre cut to the right shape. That really helps - I'll find out when I build the AL Surprise. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I've recently upgraded my tools in the shipyard, do you think I have enough paint?
The last three are photos of my office outside of my shipyard (storage room).
Life is good when you're retired.
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petervisser reacted to zappto in Friesland 1663 by zappto - FINISHED - Mamoli - 1:75 - Dutch 80 gun ship
Thank you Oliver, David, appreciate that. Still working on the 5th half deck, creating all the railings and ladders. Lights are working now, will try to make few photos later. Few moments.
Placed little pins to keep them in place.
Small parts painted.
Before varnish.
Painting ornaments.
Wrapping in wood back wall.
Light test.
Deck furniture.
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petervisser reacted to samson in Cutty Sark by samson - Billing Boats
Hi All.
komming along well with "2. floor" - finish maiking brass fiting and started painting . stil som way to go thou
Cheers
Jens
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petervisser got a reaction from BETAQDAVE in Marie-Jeanne by captgino - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - 1/50 - Thonier de Concarneau
Hi JP,
I have built the Billing version of this boat years ago. It is a very shapely vessel and I built it because of its fine lines. And I agree with Robin. It does have a holiday feel. Years ago while surfing the internet, I came across a Japanese ship model website that featured numerous builds of this model. They showed lots of imagination and painted the hull in all sorts of colours. They were awesome!
I named my model after my wife, which was an instant "point getter"!
Have fun with your build!
Peter
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petervisser reacted to clearway in HMS Victory by clearway - Billing Boats - 1/75
The ratlines continue! also the shrouds on the foremast are in place, but the deadeyes wont be rigged til i rig the snaking and the main stay and preventer stay are rigged. Once the ratlines are rigged on the main top shrouds and the breast/ backstays are in place.
til later all have fun- three sleeps til santa!
Keith
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