GrandpaPhil
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Now, I need to paint the guns and the frames, along with catching any touch ups that need done.
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86 dummy cannon
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ancre La Salamandre by tadheus - 1:24
GrandpaPhil replied to tadheus's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
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I have made some more progress. I painted the insides of the gunport frames red. I still have some more detail painting to go, but I’m making progress. I also started mounting the dummy guns into their mounting blocks. I made the discovery that I have to be really careful to avoid splitting due to the age of the kit. I ordered 160 HO scale eyebolts to make the gunport lids as historically accurate as possible. I’m having much fun with this build.
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This is the old 1:98 scale Mantua kit. This particular kit is from 1991. It’s been going together pretty well. I’ve been having a lot of fun with it. Caldercraft makes a really nice Victory, too.
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Still making headway. I’ve installed nearly all of my gunport frames. I made the discovery that I got shorted 7 gunport frames in my kit. I am making them from scrap basswood from an old model kit.
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Thank you. Yes, I just drilled a bunch of small holes, close together, and cut them out with an X-acto knife with a #11 blade.
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Looking good! Keep at it!
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Requesting feedback for future MSW Group Projects
GrandpaPhil replied to Chuck's topic in Group Projects on Model Ship World
Just please don’t shut down the Triton project until I get a chance to build mine. -
Requesting feedback for future MSW Group Projects
GrandpaPhil replied to Chuck's topic in Group Projects on Model Ship World
I really like the Triton concept where you had both the cross section and the complete build available. That said I would be interested in building Winchelsea sometime in the future. She looks like a neat project. -
Working on fixing the gun deck issue. Since I have to adjust my gunports anyways to make the metal frames fit, I’m taking advantage of this. I would hate to build the Victory, one of the premier battle wagons of it’s age, and not have the guns run out. Heres my progress so far:
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Welcome to the forum! This is a great place to learn! Phil
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Started installing my gunports. In my lessons learned file, next time I am framing in my gunports BEFORE planking. I have made the discovery that my gundecks are not exactly where they need to be in relation to the gunports, which I cut IAW the provided template . This means that my gunports will be closed and the Victory rigged under full sail. Oh, well, there’s always next time. Plus, a model under full sail is always a very impressive sight! 😀
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The rudder is finished and installed, including pendant chains. All it needs now is a little paint work. I am going to make everything above the waterline look like cast iron and everything below the waterline look like copper or bronze.
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I finished copper plating my rudder. I sealed it shortly after I took this picture. The Victory is coming along nicely.
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I had to take a break to make some stuff for my Admiral, but I’m back to it. I am currently working on the rudder. I beveled it properly, fitted it and painted it, above the waterline. I am currently coppering it below the waterline.
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I’m currently gathering information while finishing my build of the Victory. This will be my first scratch build. I’m going to build the Triton in plank on bulkhead fashion, because I am familiar with it. I am looking forward to starting the Triton.
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Roter Löwe 1597 by Ondras71
GrandpaPhil replied to Ondras71's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
Very nicely done!
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