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  1. GrandpaPhil
    I’m on my third copy of Historic Ship Models by Wolfram Zu Monfeld. I use it so much that I just discovered over this past weekend that the spine is starting to disintegrate (like my other two copies did).
  2. GrandpaPhil
    Lol! Will do!
  3. GrandpaPhil
    I got my scalpel and blades in the mail today. I ordered them after reading the thread on scalpels on this forum. According to the thread, they work better and last longer than X-Acto blades, which is very important to me, because I burn through an X-Acto blade a week. So, I figured I would try a scalpel out. I tested it out on a carronade carriage when I got home tonight. It worked beautifully. It made a very clean cut, even when I tried just shaving the poster board (which usually doesn’t work very well). I’ll see how the scalpel does on wood, this weekend. I’ll let you guys know how long the blade lasts.
  4. GrandpaPhil
    Patrick and Mark, Thank you very much for the comments! I started cutting out the carriages for the carronades last night. I also bought a 1/8” dowel rod to make the wheels from. I am learning as I go.
  5. GrandpaPhil
    It is slow going, but not onerous. I enjoy it.
  6. GrandpaPhil
    18 gun carriages: 12 12-lb carronades - from Search for Speed Under Sail 4 long 9-lb cannon - from AOTS Bellona 2 long 12 lb cannon - IBID Now to let them dry and then start cutting
  7. GrandpaPhil
    All gunport lids are rigged
  8. GrandpaPhil
    Starboard and stern gunports are rigged. I ran them to cleats attached to the bulwarks.
  9. GrandpaPhil
    I keep having to reglue them because I keep breaking them. Fortunately the starboard side is almost done.
  10. GrandpaPhil
    Note to self: Never, ever attach gunport lids without steel pins again.
  11. GrandpaPhil
    The Prince de Neufchatel now looks grungy and well used. I used a couple of different washes and did some dry brushing to add depth and make it look a little more real (in my opinion). I also put another coat of sealant on the entire model. Now, I’m going to rig the gunport lids.
  12. GrandpaPhil
    The Prince de Neufchatel now has a good base coat to work from. I’m going to use the faux metallic technique from my war gaming days to simulate metal. Then I’ll apply a wash in the corners to simulate dirt before using dry brushing to add a bit more depth and create shadows. As I mentioned before, I tend to treat my ship models like gigantic war gaming miniatures.
  13. GrandpaPhil
    Thank you, Mark!
  14. GrandpaPhil
    I made a total of 32 cleats. 24 were for the port lids, the other 8 were extra. If I need more, then I will make more. I installed the 24 cleats for the port lids. Once everything is dry, I will do the final painting, along with weathering, of the hull. Then I will rig the gunport lids.
  15. GrandpaPhil
    My cleats: They’re not perfect, but it’s a start, lol.
  16. GrandpaPhil
    Thank you very much, I saved a copy.
  17. GrandpaPhil
    Thank you. It’s solid hull. That’s the only solid hull model I’ve ever built. The rest have been plank on bulkhead.
  18. GrandpaPhil
    I haven’t forgotten about the Triton. I’m still getting caught up in my shipyard. I know what I’m making it out of now. I’ll use plywood for the bulkheads and basswood for about everything else. I’ll use a hardwood (possibly cherry or pear) for the carvings. Masting will be locally procurable dowell rods.
  19. GrandpaPhil
    My first real model ship kit was the Sultana by Model Shipways (Model Expo). It was a good challenge and I learned a lot in the process. It’s easy enough for the first time builder but is easily modified if you want to expand your skills. I was happy with the end result.
  20. GrandpaPhil
    Excellent work!
  21. GrandpaPhil
    Finally got back to work on the Prince de Neufchatel. I made the first 12 cleats.
  22. GrandpaPhil
    Work stuff is done. I cleared off the shipyard tonight and back to work on the Prince de Neufchatel this weekend.
  23. GrandpaPhil
    Bob, I can’t speak for quality of the kit, but your model was a lot of the inspiration for choosing the Prince de Neufchatel as my first scratch build. I also referenced it frequently when I had difficulty interpreting the plans or figuring out how to assemble my model (for instance, figuring out how to attach the stern). So, well done!
  24. GrandpaPhil
    They are called gunports.
  25. GrandpaPhil
    Nicely done!

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