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leginseel got a reaction from CDW in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
Thank you kindly Russ and Craig encouragement like yours is invaluable and it proves what a fantastic forum this is. Oh, this might be my first build but it definitely won't be my last!
Cheers
Nigel
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leginseel got a reaction from russ in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
Thank you kindly Russ and Craig encouragement like yours is invaluable and it proves what a fantastic forum this is. Oh, this might be my first build but it definitely won't be my last!
Cheers
Nigel
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leginseel got a reaction from Steve 12345 in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
Thank you kindly Russ and Craig encouragement like yours is invaluable and it proves what a fantastic forum this is. Oh, this might be my first build but it definitely won't be my last!
Cheers
Nigel
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leginseel reacted to CDW in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
Nigel
Just found your build thread. You've done very well for your first wood planked model ship. It looks real nice indeed.
You are going to learn a lot with this first model and will treasure it in the years to come as you think back on your experience building it.
Outstanding!
Craig
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leginseel reacted to russ in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
Your paint work on the hull looks very good. Nice work.
Russ
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leginseel got a reaction from CaptainSteve in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
I've made a little more progress this week. Firstly I was unhappy with the design of Binnicle in the kit (left) so I made another one (right)
I've also been through the lengthy process of filling and sanding the hull and I've fitted the keel, bow stem and stern post. I now need to pause to construct a secure building rig to keep her stable. I've decided to paint her and having seen the excellent results Steve12345 has got on his Bounty I'm looking for a small air compressor for the paint job.
I'm really enjoying the build and so grateful for all the advice I'm getting. Thanks to all.
Cheers from sunny Antalya
Nigel
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leginseel got a reaction from CaptainSteve in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
I've now had a chance to compare the Contructo Drawings and John McKays book - they might as well be looking at two different ships!! The binnacle I've made to their kit bears no resemblance to what it should be both in design and scale. The top of the binnacle in McKays book comes up to the wheel boss in height (proportionately) yet the kit binnacle is above the height of the wheel!! Also the cannons are not even close to the original 4pounders. I'm now beginning to appreciate a lot of what is being said in the forum about using the kits as a basis for the build. I think I can salvage the Binnacle but I've had to unfortunately dismantle the cannons, never mind it's a good learning curve.
I've done some investigation into the paint on the hull and it appeared to be a combination of Lime, Sulphur and Tallow, which to my understanding would give a cream yellow colour. Does anyone have a view on this?
Currently continuing with the sanding and planking the stern.
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leginseel got a reaction from CaptainSteve in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
Wales and painting coming along nicely. Big thanks to Anton T who suggested I prime/undercoat first before painting on the colours. It's made all the difference.
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leginseel reacted to mtbediz in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
I loved cannon carriages Nigel. She is getting more beautiful day by day.
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leginseel got a reaction from russ in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
Wales and painting coming along nicely. Big thanks to Anton T who suggested I prime/undercoat first before painting on the colours. It's made all the difference.
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leginseel got a reaction from CaptainSteve in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
I think that I mentioned a little while ago that the gun carriages supplied by the kit were hopeless - not to scale and cheap and nasty. So I decided to try and rescale from John McKays book and scratch build some, although they aren't perfect by any means I'm pretty happy with them. The main issue for me is the gun colour. I didn't think matt was right so I've used Smooth Hammerite. When I get another kit I'll buy some brass tarnisher - notice I said when I get another kit!! I'm loving this new hobby and it gets better and better.
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leginseel got a reaction from Eddie in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
She looks more like a ship now and I'm really pleased that I decided to paint her. Now for the wales.
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leginseel got a reaction from Eddie in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
Wales and painting coming along nicely. Big thanks to Anton T who suggested I prime/undercoat first before painting on the colours. It's made all the difference.
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leginseel got a reaction from Zarkon in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
I think that I mentioned a little while ago that the gun carriages supplied by the kit were hopeless - not to scale and cheap and nasty. So I decided to try and rescale from John McKays book and scratch build some, although they aren't perfect by any means I'm pretty happy with them. The main issue for me is the gun colour. I didn't think matt was right so I've used Smooth Hammerite. When I get another kit I'll buy some brass tarnisher - notice I said when I get another kit!! I'm loving this new hobby and it gets better and better.
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leginseel got a reaction from Zarkon in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
Since my last post I've tried some on scrap that I've sanding sealed and you're right it holds the colour much better.
Cheers
Nigel
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leginseel got a reaction from mtbediz in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
She looks more like a ship now and I'm really pleased that I decided to paint her. Now for the wales.
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leginseel got a reaction from mtbediz in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
Hi Eddie, doing alright so far - currently staining the upper hull planks dark oak and then will give her a white bottom!!
Thanks for looking in
Cheers
Nigel
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leginseel reacted to Steve 12345 in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
Looking great nigel
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leginseel got a reaction from mtbediz in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
Wales and painting coming along nicely. Big thanks to Anton T who suggested I prime/undercoat first before painting on the colours. It's made all the difference.
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leginseel got a reaction from Eddie in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
I think that I mentioned a little while ago that the gun carriages supplied by the kit were hopeless - not to scale and cheap and nasty. So I decided to try and rescale from John McKays book and scratch build some, although they aren't perfect by any means I'm pretty happy with them. The main issue for me is the gun colour. I didn't think matt was right so I've used Smooth Hammerite. When I get another kit I'll buy some brass tarnisher - notice I said when I get another kit!! I'm loving this new hobby and it gets better and better.
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leginseel got a reaction from coxswain in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
She looks more like a ship now and I'm really pleased that I decided to paint her. Now for the wales.
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leginseel got a reaction from coxswain in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
Made a little more progress. Gave the deck a coat of well thinned sanding sealer after marking the treenails with a pin. I had a bit of a nightmare with the gallant rail as the kit requires 3 x 2mm x 2mm section lengths of Sapele to be bent to form the curve in the gallant rail. After 4 attempts I gave up as the wood is too brittle to bend well even after a good soaking. I did manage to bend one but it had such a horrendous twist in it I gave up and put my thinking cap on. So I've used 2mm x 6mm Sapele and jointed it to form the curve on the Bow. I've sanded the outside edge and I'm now constructing a little jig to protect the deck while I sand the inside curve. I think it will look ok. As for the painting I wanted to use an airbrush but I can't find a small model here in Turkey so I've reverted to the brush. The results are reasonable (see the red) which close up looks good as you can see the wood grain and the planking. Also the Sapele has taken the edge off the bright red colour and made it more 'lived in', which I like. Next job is to test colours for the hull.
Cheers
Nigel
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leginseel got a reaction from Zarkon in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
I've made a little more progress this week. Firstly I was unhappy with the design of Binnicle in the kit (left) so I made another one (right)
I've also been through the lengthy process of filling and sanding the hull and I've fitted the keel, bow stem and stern post. I now need to pause to construct a secure building rig to keep her stable. I've decided to paint her and having seen the excellent results Steve12345 has got on his Bounty I'm looking for a small air compressor for the paint job.
I'm really enjoying the build and so grateful for all the advice I'm getting. Thanks to all.
Cheers from sunny Antalya
Nigel
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leginseel got a reaction from coxswain in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
Hi All, back in Antalya and back on the Bounty!! Gradually fitting the wedge style planks (not sure if there is a correct term for these) in the stern. See photos but I've filled the bow where I was off line and it looks obvious. I'm pretty sure that no matter which filler I used it would have a similar effect. The Constructo kit does not suggest paint but I'm seriously considering it, but I suspect it will be all or nothing and the more I look at Steves build the more I am leaning towards it. This has also been my first 'fill', I will do another finer one once the first sand of both sides is complete.
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leginseel got a reaction from CDW in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
I've now had a chance to compare the Contructo Drawings and John McKays book - they might as well be looking at two different ships!! The binnacle I've made to their kit bears no resemblance to what it should be both in design and scale. The top of the binnacle in McKays book comes up to the wheel boss in height (proportionately) yet the kit binnacle is above the height of the wheel!! Also the cannons are not even close to the original 4pounders. I'm now beginning to appreciate a lot of what is being said in the forum about using the kits as a basis for the build. I think I can salvage the Binnacle but I've had to unfortunately dismantle the cannons, never mind it's a good learning curve.
I've done some investigation into the paint on the hull and it appeared to be a combination of Lime, Sulphur and Tallow, which to my understanding would give a cream yellow colour. Does anyone have a view on this?
Currently continuing with the sanding and planking the stern.
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