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el cid got a reaction from Pogy647 in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
I think the lines attached to the anchor cable are "stoppers" (not sure how/if different then "nippers"). They are made fast to iron rings on the deck then secured to the anchor cable to ensure that an anchor can't run away if it somehow breaks loose. On modern ships chain stoppers and pelican hooks are used.
HTH,
Keith
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el cid reacted to Vegaskip in Ship paintings
Thank you Brian, they are one of my favourites too. I was lucky enough to see some working on the Thames in the late 50's
here are some I did as Christmas Cards. You are all welcome to use them if you want.
jim
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el cid got a reaction from Elijah in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
I think the lines attached to the anchor cable are "stoppers" (not sure how/if different then "nippers"). They are made fast to iron rings on the deck then secured to the anchor cable to ensure that an anchor can't run away if it somehow breaks loose. On modern ships chain stoppers and pelican hooks are used.
HTH,
Keith
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el cid got a reaction from Piet in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
I think the lines attached to the anchor cable are "stoppers" (not sure how/if different then "nippers"). They are made fast to iron rings on the deck then secured to the anchor cable to ensure that an anchor can't run away if it somehow breaks loose. On modern ships chain stoppers and pelican hooks are used.
HTH,
Keith
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el cid got a reaction from Canute in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
I think the lines attached to the anchor cable are "stoppers" (not sure how/if different then "nippers"). They are made fast to iron rings on the deck then secured to the anchor cable to ensure that an anchor can't run away if it somehow breaks loose. On modern ships chain stoppers and pelican hooks are used.
HTH,
Keith
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el cid reacted to Vegaskip in Ship paintings
British Naval Aviation in WW1
Short 320 Seaplane takes off from the river Forth off Rosyth.SSZ 57 is a Costal airship stationed at Longside in Angus. HMS Pegasus at at anchor
jim
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el cid reacted to Vegaskip in Ship paintings
Meanwhile, back at the Ranch.
HMS Belfast launches her Walrus
W/C 23" X 16"
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el cid reacted to Vegaskip in Ship paintings
This one is a bit busier
HMS Icarus, a Gunboat 1885 in Hong Kong,
Jim
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el cid reacted to Vegaskip in Ship paintings
Clan Macintosh(3)
How to avoid painting Sea and Sky, a quick wash of light blue.
W/C 15 X 10 inches
Jim
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el cid reacted to Vegaskip in Ship paintings
Here's another honest working ship.
Timber for Grangemouth. A Baltic timber ship passing the Bass Rock heading fo Grangemouth.
I used to see lots of ships like this in Leith and other Forth Ports when I was a boy. More often than not the ship would arrive listing to one side, due to timber on that side getting wet and absorbing water and therefor weight.
W/C 15 X 9 inches
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el cid reacted to Vegaskip in Ship paintings
This painting is based on the wreck of the 'Peter Iredale'. She was a four-masted steel barque sailing vessel that ran ashore October 25, 1906, on the Oregon coast en route to the Columbia River. It was abandoned on Clatsop Spit near Fort Stevens in Warrenton about four miles (6 km) south of the Columbia River channel. Wreckage is still visible, making it a popular tourist attraction.
jim
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el cid reacted to Vegaskip in Ship paintings
Another rusty hardworking heroine of WW2.
Here's another Canuck, HMCS Eyebright, post war, converted to a Dutch Whalecatcher.
W/C 11 X 9 inches. Jim
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el cid reacted to Vegaskip in Ship paintings
Carrier Opps.
Essex class and I think the destroyer is Livermore class, but no doubt someone can confirm or correct.
Hellcat getting airborne.
12" X 9"
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el cid reacted to Vegaskip in Ship paintings
Hi Zach. They didn't have much time for 'house keeping', especially the small escort vessels.
Heres a busy merchant ship quite rusty as well. Passing Schooners fishing the Grand Banks.
jim
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el cid reacted to Vegaskip in Ship paintings
Thank you very much for your complement. In return here is one to honour the part played by Belgian Seamen
unofficially allowed to wear two Ensigns!.
Jim
Godetia was one of two Flower Class Corvettes manned by the Belgian Navy. 'Buttercup' was the other. Here Godietia is picking up survivors from 'Port Auckland' and the French ship 'Zouave' sunk in convoy SC-122, 17th March 1943 by U 305
Jim
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el cid reacted to Vegaskip in Ship paintings
Drew this yesterday, 'coloured it in' today.
I am presently reading 'With Utmost Dispach' a Richard Bolitho novel, in which he is in command of three Royal Navy Cutters in the English Channel. It provided the inspiration for this painting.
This famous Quotation also came to mind!.
"We are off to look for trouble. I expect we shall find it." Capt. Tennant. HMS Repulse. Dec. 8 1941
23" X 14" watercolour.
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el cid reacted to Vegaskip in Ship paintings
Thanks Nils. This is called Cruisers Cruising. L to R Dido class, Town class and Colony class cruisers.
I like this one. Nothing fancy and the ships are pretty accurate Reminds me of calm days in the Mediterainian.
Jim
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el cid reacted to Vegaskip in Ship paintings
A couple with Thames Spritsail Barges. The 'orange one I used as a family Christmas card.
Jim.
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el cid reacted to Vegaskip in Ship paintings
One with a story. This is the Icebreaker Krasin leading part of a convoy through ice. As part of our visit to St Petrsburg we attended a reception aboard Krasin where she is a museum ship still afloat. I was asked to present one of the Arctic Echoes books to the Ship.
In the photo, I am on the left, Victor Konusov (Russian Naval Advisor to the British Consul) shows this pic to the Curator of the Museum
Jim
and Krasin as she is today
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el cid reacted to Vegaskip in Ship paintings
And today's effort
HMS Belfast lowering a boat to investigate the German Steamer 'Cap Norte' disguised as Swedish ship 'Ancona'
Watercolour 12" X 9"
Jim
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el cid reacted to Vegaskip in Ship paintings
Lou and Ken , thank you for your comments. My Mother always said I had a vivid imagination, although a lot of what I paint is helped from personal experience. This painting of HMAS MELBOURNE. Been there,Done That. Got the yellow surcoat. Different ships and a/c .
Jim
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el cid reacted to Vegaskip in Ship paintings
Another of my all time favourites
Armed Merchant Cruiser Carinthia on the Northern Patrol 1940 she was Torpedoed west of Galway Bay by U 46 at 13:13 on the sixth of June 1940. Four crew members were killed.
W/C 12 X 9 inches.
Jim
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el cid reacted to Vegaskip in Ship paintings
Thanks Jason. The sweepers you mention were a bit after my time. It was mostly 'Tons' in my day, and they. Would be based at HMS LOCHINVAR (Port Edgar) opposite Rosyth.
Her is another with the Edinburgh sky line.
These are the ship served on by Edward George Bourne, (stoker).
L to R HM Ships Iron Duke, Galatea, Icarus, Centurion, and in the distance Indefatigable in which he was unfortunately killed at Jutland.
This was a commission for a lady who wanted it for her children, his descendants. The skyline of Edinburgh in the background
Acrylic on canvas 30" X 14"
Jim
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el cid reacted to Vegaskip in Ship paintings
Aircraft Carrier HMS Argus and friends 'below the Bridge', late WW1
W/C 12 X 7 inches.
Anyone asking "What Bridge?". Please return to your own planet, Mums looking for you.
Jim
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el cid reacted to Vegaskip in Ship paintings
It's a Small World Chris!
Heres a couple inspired by our trip to Arkhangelsk and Severodvinsk.
Yasin class
Borei class
Jim
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