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The crowsfeet look really great Hamilton. Greg's Resolution rig has a similar fineness and it is a much better look than the previous black lines. Must have been a pain to redo but it was well worth it. As for "being in limbo" - you are one of the speed kings here and that is observed with no loss of observable quality. Great work. Cheers Alistair -
Hi Hamilton I just had a look at Volume IV of the TFFM and the crowsfeet by Greg Antsherl are in a tan rather than tarred line. They are also incredibly fine compared to most model rigs you'll see of this element (and he identifies that they are usually presented overly thick). So based on the impeccable research in this book, make them fine and natural rather than tarred. (BTW - if you can spring for it, this volume is, in my opinion, a rigging bible no matter what ship). Glad you got the 2mm blocks and they suit. I'd hate to have to handle them myself but it seems you are up for it. Cheers Alistair
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Great work Hamilton. It is hard to see that this is at 1:100 - it looks 1:64 at the very least. The tiny scale you are working at isn't evident in the photo's - it could be any scale and that speaks to your skill. Congratulations on the soon to arrive baby. I can imagine that will curtail ship time...I hope it all goes well in every respect. Cheers Alistair
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A superb boat Vitus - I won't bother to show you my efforts! I really like the clinker planking. Well done I look forward to seeing it finished. Cheers Alistair
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Great stuff Andy, your work on the rigging detail is incredibly impressive and inspires me to take that step up when I get there (a serving machine is required). A beautiful ship model you have there. I second Hamilton, the outdoor shots are great. Cheers Alistair
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HMB Endeavour by mikec - Eaglemoss
aliluke replied to mikec's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Hi Mike That is extreme but, hey, I'm having dreams about my model - mostly bad ones - so we are all nuts. For my little binnacle I inscribed the compass points and I can barely see them. Some here are making entire cabins with bunks, tables and chairs that you can't see. Nutty - no! Keen - yes! That is simply fantastic work on the companionway and binnacle. The best I've seen of the many Endeavour builds I've looked at. I know how you feel when it is photographed and the magnification shows faults to yourself but your work easily survives that to my eye. Great stuff. You need more followers here - this is a great Endeavour in both senses of the word. Cheers Alistair -
Good work Mick Before we can turn around you are making something else! Your swivel cannons look much better for the wire treatment. Do your cannon carriages come with the kit? There are better out there both in kits and aftermarket but if they are good to your eye go for it. Be careful with the trucks (wheels) - I think you have them the wrong way around. The larger wheel should be to the bulkhead and the smaller to the rear. It could be the photo that makes me see them in reverse. Keep it up - with this much on your plate, you can't get up early...you can't go to bed! Cheers Alistair
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Hi Vitus Nice work on the pinnace. I really look forward to it's progress. I did something like this years ago for some whaling boats and ended up triple planking the things. Two layers on the outside before removing the bulkheads and then a third internal layer - all with the same sized planks as you are using. It is fiddly but the results can be really good. I'll send you a picture of the outcome by PM rather than place it here and confuse your posts. The third internal layer really helps and you can gently sand it and the outer layers to create a very exact boat. Cheers Alistair
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Hi Mick Glad you are happy with the book. Many logs here show the train tackle installed as part of the cannon rig. If you have a look at my AVS log you will see I didn't put them in - there just isn't enough room for the blocks but I did install the eyebolts and ring bolt on the deck. So it is optional and up to you. You really want to come up with something better for the swivel cannons. If you look at Blue Ensign's log for his Pegasus you will see a very neat and simple solution. Cheers Alistair
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Really great work Vitus.Your planking looks fantastic. I hope to be planking that second layer soon and then we can better track through this model together. Cheers Alistair
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Best of luck with Syren - it is a great ship and looks like a great model. I'm sure you'll be happy with the choice and there are plenty here to support it. Please post a log. Cheers Alistair
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If it's your first build I'd vote for the AVS. It is still a challenge but from what I've seen of the Syren it is a lesser one and still makes up into a really nice model. Nothing could be more discouraging than having to give up on construction when it is beyond your skills and goes wrong. That said the Syren is a stunning model and the instructions are very good. I think you can download these for free, have a read and decide if you are up for it. It is extraordinary that it is cheaper than the AVS. I guess I'd be confused too! None of the above probably helps with your decision... Cheers Alistair
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Hi Ryland Just to concur with all you say - I used the kit supplied cannons and carriages ( these parts are all just fine) and Morope. Except for the Morope there is no need to upgrade. I'd definitely look at Chuck's rope offerings but I have so much Morope leftover that would be a shame to waste it. Cheers Alistair
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Bob Without being able to see or understand the frustrations in detail it is hard to see your frames as not being very good foundations for a well made ship. Well done and I hope the sailing is in kinder air from here on! Seems to me, that even in adversity, you'll always do a very "rafined" job. Cheers Alistair
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Hi Ryland I still look forward to your updates! Listen to your AVS! Cheers Alistair
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Your stern decoration looks really great Matti. My kids have just grown out of me needing to make with them. They are Sculpey experts and no longer want my input . Next move is to make them make my stern decorations... . Cheers, Alistair
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Hi Ferit I have looked at your build often but never commented (there are so many logs here - some I look at often and never say a word - yours is one of those) - it is fantastic, I love your work and your subject. I sense that you feel intimidated by other builds here. We all are. This place for me is about being inspired and inspiring. There are no poor builds on this site - they are to each one's eyes the best they can do with all the support that the site musters. Give and receive advice and make. Above all, enjoy this hobby - what anyone else is doing doesn't matter a bit - enjoy it for yourself and only for that. Ferit - your work is great and it inspires me - keep it up and, please, keep building this ship and others to come! Cheers Alistair
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Hi Pygothian I can definitely recommend the AVS as a first kit. It has all the parts of a more demanding build but in less abundance. It also builds into a great looking model. It is very well supplemented by Bob Hunt's practicum (his best in my opinion) but, if you don't want that, you'll also get good advice here from its many builders - including me. If you commit, start a log and ask questions. I don't know about the Mermaid at all so can't compare. Have a look at Ryland's AVS, Barehook's, Jim L's and others - she is a sweaty. She sits on my sideboard in our dining room and I still take pleasure in admiring her lines. Cheers Alistair
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Hi Mick My inclination would be to go black for the window blanks rather than blue - just like your stern windows. Pretty well all the window blanks I see here go this way. But up to you. Hey, nice work all round - your Endeavour has really come along and the lines, hull and finish are looking really great. Keep it up! And I look forward to more. You sure are a quick worker but with no faults for that! Cheers Alistair
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Looking good Hamilton, really good. You can get 2mm blocks...how many do you need (I have some)? They are scary though = extremely small. They came with my Fly upgrade kit for the cannon rig but I don't think I'll take them on and I think they are too small for that rig anyway. Let me know - simple to post to you in a standard envelope and I can't imagine any future need from my point of view. I've decided that any future ships I make will be smaller but at a bigger scale! Cheers Alistair
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Hi Mick That is surely a sweet looking model. Good fortunes with it. But I worry that you are into the thick end of Endeavour and it is easy to turn away from the harder stuff coming up when a new hull tempts. I hope you keep up with the Endeavour and finish it, masts, rigging and all. I'm a one model at a time maker but I know some others here have several on the go at once. I hope you can manage that! I look forward to your progress on either or both. The Will Everard does look a nice ship though - very tempting... Cheers Alistair
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Those sheaves look very good to me. I might try that approach when I get there. Very nice work! Cheers Alistair
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Wow that is a lot of added wood - given current technologies it is hard to understand how the kit could be so off. Good on you for carrying on - a hard call and I hope that once the foundations are properly set that the rest flows and we get to see your fine skills unfold for the remainder of the build. Cheers Alistair
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Lynx by Basic – Panart
aliluke replied to Basic's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1801 - 1850
Welcome to MSW kit builds Basic, Lots of friends are here. I don't know of this kit - can you post a picture of the box lid? Look forward to your progress. Cheers, Alistair -
Nice one Ron - the furled sails look really good but I doubt that Supply would be able to get up on her foils in that configuration! Cheers Alistair
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