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leginseel got a reaction from mtbediz in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
OMG you were right OrLiN !! The top shrouds presented me with the biggest headache but I've got round it I think with a little bit of cheating (apologies to the purists). I decided to pin the shrouds in the holes with brass pins, wrap them with CA underneath and the cut them off. Seems to have worked thus far, here are the photos -
I'll blacken off the pin tops when they are all done.
I've progressed with the main mast shrouds and deadeyes and the air around here has been decidedly 'blue' I can tell you. However, I've learnt such a lot and as they say next time I hope they will look better -
I took this photo as it looked the best then realised the third one from the left was wrongly tied up - Doh!! It's now been corrected.
When I look at these close-ups I just want to tear it down and start again, but I'm taking the pragmatic view that I can only get better and hopefully I'll look on this with a smile in a few years time.
Thank you for all the likes and comments
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leginseel got a reaction from Fernando E in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
Hi Vic, thanks for the comments and I've tried to find your log but can't find it for some reason. I'm with you totally over the Constructo rigging instructions as they are non existent and for them to say just follow the drawing is a complete cop out. Thank goodness for sites like this and YouTube. Hope all goes well with your build and I look forward to viewing your log.
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leginseel got a reaction from CDW in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
OMG you were right OrLiN !! The top shrouds presented me with the biggest headache but I've got round it I think with a little bit of cheating (apologies to the purists). I decided to pin the shrouds in the holes with brass pins, wrap them with CA underneath and the cut them off. Seems to have worked thus far, here are the photos -
I'll blacken off the pin tops when they are all done.
I've progressed with the main mast shrouds and deadeyes and the air around here has been decidedly 'blue' I can tell you. However, I've learnt such a lot and as they say next time I hope they will look better -
I took this photo as it looked the best then realised the third one from the left was wrongly tied up - Doh!! It's now been corrected.
When I look at these close-ups I just want to tear it down and start again, but I'm taking the pragmatic view that I can only get better and hopefully I'll look on this with a smile in a few years time.
Thank you for all the likes and comments
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leginseel reacted to Vinnie in HMS Bounty by Vinnie - Mamoli - 1:65 scale
Thanks leginseel for your recommendation! I think I’ll definitely look into it😁
and thanks to to everyone for the likes and comments 👍🏻
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leginseel got a reaction from Vinnie in HMS Bounty by Vinnie - Mamoli - 1:65 scale
Beautiful work as ever Vinnie and welcome to your new crew member. Like you I brush painted my hull and after I looked at a number of other logs on here and the quality of airbrushed paint looked far superior. So I persuaded my son to buy me an airbrush compressor for my 60th birthday and it's wonderful. It took a little practice but the results are great. Also I use it to give the whole model an acrylic varnish which protects it and doesn't affect the colour. It wasn't expensive - around £80 I think and then you'll need a couple of airbrushes plus cleaning kit. I would highly recommend it and if you need anymore info let me know.
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leginseel got a reaction from Zapto in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
Hi Vic, thanks for the comments and I've tried to find your log but can't find it for some reason. I'm with you totally over the Constructo rigging instructions as they are non existent and for them to say just follow the drawing is a complete cop out. Thank goodness for sites like this and YouTube. Hope all goes well with your build and I look forward to viewing your log.
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leginseel got a reaction from OrLiN in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
Hi Vic, thanks for the comments and I've tried to find your log but can't find it for some reason. I'm with you totally over the Constructo rigging instructions as they are non existent and for them to say just follow the drawing is a complete cop out. Thank goodness for sites like this and YouTube. Hope all goes well with your build and I look forward to viewing your log.
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leginseel reacted to vmwilson1 in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
Leginseel,
I am also building the HMS Bounty (Constructo 1:50). I am at the rigging stage. I built out each masts by sections (Lower, top and topgallant) which included the complete construction and placement of the Mast Top and I have installed each mast. I have just completed tying off the shrouds/deadeyes to the deadeyes on each channel but I have not tied the rat lines yet nor have I done anything to the top or topgallant shrouds but plan on doing so as my next step. I have ran a few of the standing lines but I stopped to review my way ahead with the rest of the standing lines and how the running lines connect. Each time I look at these drawings, I get more confused.
Attempting to gather all the rigging information from the drawings. Constructor advised they provided step-by-step drawings (never have found step 1 or any other step) and all you have to do is follow them from beginning to end. Well I find that is easier to write but most difficult to follow. Once I get a better handle on what goes where and connects to what, I will restart my rigging…
Vic
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leginseel reacted to OrLiN in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
Judging by the rest of your build I am sure that the rigging will turn out OK. I have tried both methods of rigging and for my poorer skills I find it easier to insert the lower masts, and bowsprit, fit the fore and aft standing rigging then the lower shrouds and ratlines. I then fit the upper masts and rig as I go.
The yards get fitted where I can. The only problem you may have is tensioning everything and from what I can see you should not have a problem.
There is no right or wrong way.
Keep building,
Orlin
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leginseel reacted to Vinnie in HMS Bounty by Vinnie - Mamoli - 1:65 scale
Hey Fernando thanks for the kind words and encouragement...yes this is my first build. And yes I was told this bow was tricky when it was to late (after a bought it) too! My jaw drops when I look at some of the professional modelers out there who can do these shaped bows with maybe 1 drop plank 😳. I’ll be sure to follow your progress when you get started on your build Fernando.
To where I bought the wood, because I live in Australia...i ordered my extra timbers from Modelers Central https://www.modelerscentral.com/Default.asp?
The wood was really good quality actually. If I had of known I’d of run out of second planking before I started I’d of done the whole planking with the ordered timbers.
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leginseel reacted to Vinnie in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
Nice job on the rigging legineel. Your Bounty is really starting to come together nicely😁...how much work was involved in your yards? Do they come mostly pre milled or do you have to sand them down from scratch?
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leginseel reacted to OrLiN in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
Good work on the masts and spars. Bold move fitting shrouds and ratlines off the ship and not in-situ.
Things are looking good.
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leginseel got a reaction from mtbediz in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
Thank you for your kind comment. The yards took a bit of time but I cut all the pieces and did each step as a production line. I'm lucky to have a small lathe which meant that the tapering of the yards from the provided dowels was relatively easy. The actual rigging and knot tying when you've big sausage fingers like mine is pretty tricky but rewarding.
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leginseel got a reaction from mtbediz in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
Hi Everyone, not posted for a little while as I've been busy on the masts, yards and spars. Didn't post while I was doing them as I thought it would be better to post the whole lot, so here goes
This shows all three masts with their respective yards.
Fore Mast Yards
Main Mast Yards
Mizzen Yards
Bowsprit Yard and Jib
I will now start on the standing rigging and I am still pondering whether to attach the sails or not.
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leginseel got a reaction from Srodbro in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
Thank you for your kind comment. The yards took a bit of time but I cut all the pieces and did each step as a production line. I'm lucky to have a small lathe which meant that the tapering of the yards from the provided dowels was relatively easy. The actual rigging and knot tying when you've big sausage fingers like mine is pretty tricky but rewarding.
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leginseel reacted to Fernando E in HMS Bounty by Vinnie - Mamoli - 1:65 scale
Nice work on the planking Vinnie....am impressed with the treenails as well. I was told for my first build not to do the Bounty as getting the planking right was not an easy job for a first timer. If this is your first build you've done a great job. Am keen to see how you progress on this build as further down the track I'm hoping to build this then the Endeavour!!!
You mentioned earlier that you had to buy some more wood. Out of interest where did you buy it from?
Cheers...........Fernando
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leginseel got a reaction from mtbediz in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
Hi Guys I've just re read my post above and realize that I've mentioned the shroud loops over the Mizzen Mast and didn't post a photo, so here goes
You see what I mean, the loop is awful and those blocks are equally embarrassing so I changed both
You'll see here the difference. I left the final seizing until it's placed in position.
These blocks are much neater. I then re looked at the deadeye rigging, see the photos in the previous post. I wasn't happy with them so I re did them and after three attempts got the following result
I know that the eyes aren't in alignment and the final tying off leaves much to be improved upon, but I'm happier with the result than before and I've learnt so much in the process, which is what this is all about in my book.
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leginseel got a reaction from Fernando E in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
Hi Guys I've just re read my post above and realize that I've mentioned the shroud loops over the Mizzen Mast and didn't post a photo, so here goes
You see what I mean, the loop is awful and those blocks are equally embarrassing so I changed both
You'll see here the difference. I left the final seizing until it's placed in position.
These blocks are much neater. I then re looked at the deadeye rigging, see the photos in the previous post. I wasn't happy with them so I re did them and after three attempts got the following result
I know that the eyes aren't in alignment and the final tying off leaves much to be improved upon, but I'm happier with the result than before and I've learnt so much in the process, which is what this is all about in my book.
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leginseel got a reaction from Vinnie in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
Hi Guys I've just re read my post above and realize that I've mentioned the shroud loops over the Mizzen Mast and didn't post a photo, so here goes
You see what I mean, the loop is awful and those blocks are equally embarrassing so I changed both
You'll see here the difference. I left the final seizing until it's placed in position.
These blocks are much neater. I then re looked at the deadeye rigging, see the photos in the previous post. I wasn't happy with them so I re did them and after three attempts got the following result
I know that the eyes aren't in alignment and the final tying off leaves much to be improved upon, but I'm happier with the result than before and I've learnt so much in the process, which is what this is all about in my book.
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leginseel got a reaction from Vinnie in HMS Bounty by Vinnie - Mamoli - 1:65 scale
Lovely work Vinnie, that Bluff Bow looks fantastic and the deck totally realistic, nice one.
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leginseel reacted to Vinnie in HMS Bounty by Vinnie - Mamoli - 1:65 scale
Well I have glue drying and there’s not much I can do until it’s done...so now would be a good time to show you guys where I’m up to😁!
So far I’ve taken some artistic liscence and added some treenails to the deck. And then gave it a thorough scrape and a light sand.
I then gave it 2 coats of estapol polyurethane Matt varnish
i then planked the keel..quite a fiddley job...but I’m happy with how it turned out.
I then cut out the 4 gunports in the bulwarks...my hat comes off to all the man o’war builders out there who cut out anywhere approaching 100 plus of these buggers! Although I do look forward to the time when I can try and tackle that many 😁...one job that wasn’t particularly thrilling was marking the waterline. I spent nearly a whole weekend trying to keep the boat level both ways while trying to mark it with a fixed pencil 😥 I’m definitely going to do some research into how others mark their water lines when I do my next build 😃...notice I said “when” lol
I’m now in the process of adding a few feature strips to the hull. And also making the u shaped “hand rail” for the bow
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leginseel reacted to Vinnie in HMS Bounty by Vinnie - Mamoli - 1:65 scale
Hi leginseel. Thank you for the kind words! Nice build yourself too. I’ll be sure to reference your log and photos when I reach the rigging stage. Who knows when that’s gonna be 🤯. Thanks for the advice I have already gone with a Matt varnish though. I think it looks not to bad 😁...I will post some photos soon of my current progress and hopefully someone agrees lol
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leginseel reacted to Vinnie in HMS Bounty by Vinnie - Mamoli - 1:65 scale
Well...it’s been to long since my last update. Life is hectic...mix that in with a combination of moving house, working too much and admittedly being a little discouraged by the repetitive and long planking process. Has all held me back from working on my bounty for too long.
But I’m back...I’m settled into a new house and have put aside a corner of the house to get stuck into her. I’ve been back at the Bounty for a few weeks now and I’ve really enjoyed it. The second planking is pretty much done! Those last planks that runs along the sides of the keel took a while to carve out. Although I’ve enjoyed the last few weeks I’ll be glad to move onto something else for a while and move the Bounty upright 😁. Until it comes to scraping the hull and sanding just before painting anyway.
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leginseel got a reaction from mtbediz in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
First attempt at the shrouds and crowsfoot for the Mizzen Mast.
I had a bit of a nightmare with the shrouds looping over the top of the mast as there doesn't appear to be any means shown of holding them firm - just a loop. This is presenting problems with tensioning the deadeyes so until I can work out a way to hold it in place I'm leaving the deadeyes loose. Also with the shrouds there are 3 and everything I've read about them shows them in pairs. Have any of you guys got any useful tips on this? On this one I've seized the three strands together but it looks a bit clunky!
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leginseel got a reaction from zappto in HMS Bounty by Vinnie - Mamoli - 1:65 scale
Hi Vinnie the build is looking good, nice one. I'm currently working on the Bounty but I'm at the rigging stage. As for finishing I'm afraid it's sandpaper and good old elbow grease as there is no substitute. Good luck and I'll enjoy watching your progress.
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