hollowneck

10 hours ago, oakheart said:

Hi Hollowneck  @hollowneck Can I get back issues once I have joined?

Yes, but be aware that digital editions of the Journal are relatively new. Send a query to our editor, Paul Fontenoy, he'll have a good handle on when the Journal went digital (nrjeditor@gmail.com). Also, check out www.thenrgstore.org for Back Issues, Articles, etc. You'll discover yet another treasure trove of all things ship modeling there.

3 hours ago, archjofo said:

Is this the future of cultural-historical and artistic creation?

Sadly, yes; the same situation prevails with nautical museum exhibitions being curtailed in the U.K. and in the U.S. Not a new trend but a continuing one. Many museums are struggling to keep their doors open.

On 3/29/2024 at 3:49 AM, oakheart said:

Is that U.S. or us ?

I would like to read the article but not yet a member. 

I should get round to joining here in the U.K.

 

Tim

You should, Tim; well worth the dosh. Very nice publication if I say so myself* And allow me to suggest the digital edition that arrives promptly, unencumbered by two postal entities...

*Full disclosure: I'm a Director of the NRG, the owner/operators of ModelShipWorld.

On 3/28/2024 at 8:44 PM, glbarlow said:

Chris…the man, the legend. 
 

is this the NRG magazine all us members should receive?

Yep. The print edition has shipped late to subscribers; I had my digital edition 2 weeks ago.

Sehr Ausgezeichnet, B.E. Eine Kutter kommt..

I Hate It When That Happens.

No biggie. Only you will miss the "extra" boat, B.E.

If you insist, I'd recommend getting one of Chris' superb 3D ones; a mix n' match selection...save the pear wood pieces for Christmas Holiday kindling.

Congratulations, B.E. A stunningly beautiful model. Your plinth is an excellent platform for her display.

Steve, a very nice model indeed. Will you be adding sails?

Can the applicant do this job at home on ZOOM?

1 hour ago, glbarlow said:

Not sure I want it to end.

What's next, Glenn?

Apple's ecosystems are indeed created to be First World problems.

1 hour ago, bigcreekdad said:

Vanguard seems to meet both those requirements. Any suggestion....Vanguard or otherwise?

I highly recommend your thoughts about going with (another) Vanguard kit. Over the past two years, Chris Watton has created a number of smaller, reasonably priced kits including fishing vessels; you will also note on the Vanguard site a "rating system" for one's level of building skills. Planking is never easy and requires patience: Vanguard has implemented numerous kit improvements that help a modeler with this challenge. Welcome back! - Good luck - You can do it. 

On 2/25/2024 at 3:21 AM, Blue Ensign said:

Not too sure about those belay pins tho' !

I agree with B.E. You've added personal "touches" to this model that are excellent. I've looked into your build frequently since I considered building this model too. Your Trial is going to look really nice once it's rigged (from a fan of fully-rigged models). However, those clunky, waaaay out-of-scale belaying pins made my eyes pop out on long stalks!

There aren't many sources for accurately shaped, small belaying pins (and the best, a Russian company, is now off-limits/inaccessible unfortunately).

One source is here: https://modelexpo-online.com/belaying-pins  MSW Followers may have other suggestions that I'm unaware of.

These brass pins are not ideal since one needs to paint them, however the smallest ones (5mm) offer much more realistic scale on a 1:64 build. As stated, I much prefer the beautifully-shaped Russian pear ones but the brass at least offers an alternative - inexpensive too since you won't need many for the Trial.

Once I start my build of the Vanguard "Adder" in a few weeks I'll likely dip into a old stash since I've exhausted my supply of pear ones.

11 hours ago, Blue Ensign said:

Mrs W loves it, even if she is still asking where I’m going to put it.

Bravo, B.E. - strike while the iron's hot, says Gromit! If your Indy won't fit on your wife's bedstand, try her chest of drawers.

We all understand that family is #1. I also wish you and yours the best in the months and years to come.

On 2/25/2024 at 2:57 AM, Blue Ensign said:

even my inner pedant recognises that rejigging the chains is simply not worth the effort of messing with Chris’s excellent set-up.

Well reasoned and stated, B.E. My inner OCD recommendation got the best of me: fly specks amongst the pepper.

6 hours ago, ccoyle said:

I have a soft spot for Tanzania -- I used to keep African cichlids from Lake Tanganyika.

Me too! Loved watching the female mouth brooders!

Welcome Eamon - you will find this virtual spot the best one in the world for ship modeling info and colleagues.

1 hour ago, allanyed said:

David Antscherl goes into great detail on how to make realistic binding, middle link, toe link and preventer plate in The Fully Framed Model Volume II pages 262-265.  Way to much to post here, but as he is a member, hopefully he will see this and post some information from his book.   

Allan

Thanks Allan. David's Vol 2 is the one I don't have!

6 hours ago, Blue Ensign said:

Well, that little excursion has soaked up a day and a half,

...........time to move on.🙄

Nice detailing on the lids, getting very close, BE!

For my (similar) models I've squeezed both open ends of the upper chain links closed. I could be wrong, but I'd think these critical items needed to be more secure. It's possible that after they were wrought that this wasn't possible. Admittedly, I've been unable to find any specific reference on this detail.

B.E. After placing several models in my home, I'm on the cusp of having a similar problem with space allocation.

If your home has a high ceiling, this option could be an alternative. Another benefit: no case required, just an occasional dusting with a canister of compressed air...

On 2/5/2024 at 8:03 AM, Blue Ensign said:

Anyone want some bags of rigging blocks before I bin them?

No thanks, B.E. I'd suggest putting them in your kindling box.

On 2/6/2024 at 8:19 AM, AJohnson said:

The fact so many of us modify and even mildly "kit-bash" Chris's kits is a compliment I think to his designs.

I couldn't agree more, Andrew.

One of the great things about Vanguard's kits is that they easily invite the kind of small, enhancing upgrades like you've incorporated into this excellent build. I am also a fan of subdued paint tones like those you've used in this model. Impressive.

4 hours ago, mugje said:

It´s a cool unusual design, I like it! It somehow reminds me of a little tank but then on water  

Uh-huh. Ugly little bugger. Placed alongside, would make my Grecian even more beautiful.

That's better.

I'm glad a handful of the crew were able to climb into a ship's boat! You and Emiel have crafted another superb father/son composition.

Ron