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  1. GeorgeKapas
    I need to think about how to make the blast bags. I guess filler is the only solution
  2. GeorgeKapas
    Updates!! The base and sea has progressed a lot, and the model as well. Photos are not good, the sea gloss is not very visible here. I'll try to take new photos in the morning.
  3. GeorgeKapas
    BTW I also started two more Royal Hellenic Navy ships, the old pre dreadnought Hydra and the destroyer Aetos (1912). I may have to start new threads for them? I am not sure.
  4. GeorgeKapas
    More work on the tripods, and the first railings. I went back and forth many times, the old funnels were scrapped, and I started new ones.
  5. GeorgeKapas
    Yes, well, her engines are not the main issue. The problem is the last time she had her boilers retubed was in 1928. And they still burned coal. They are now beyond any functional restoration. As you can see the engines are in good order, certainly restorable, but it is impossible to practically feed them steam. Not to mention the screws, shafts and rudder have been removed to seal the hull watertight.
  6. GeorgeKapas
    Filling and sanding is the order of the week though. It seems the pieces will turn out well in the end, but this is the first time that I attempt this. I am really glad with the choice of 1/700, as anything bigger would have certainly be a problem.
  7. GeorgeKapas
    Both tripods have progressed. I also bought some 1/700 railings.
  8. GeorgeKapas
    Thank you. It would be a magnificent sight to see her steaming again, but that is am afraid too much of a luxury expense for the Hellenic navy at this time and age.
  9. GeorgeKapas
    So here is the ship as she is currently
  10. GeorgeKapas
    The tripod required some work:
  11. GeorgeKapas
    Thank you. I'll post a few more: Progress on the various parts, the start of the forward tripod, and the concept of the diorama: A pencil for scale!
  12. GeorgeKapas
    A model of Averof was in my mind for some time, but the resin kit from YS was really expensive. I dont have much experience with scratchbuilding, only kitbashing, so I decided that the best course of action was a small waterline diorama in a familiar scale. So 1/700 it is! I'll propably add photo etched railings so that will help. But needless to say the ship comes up quite small. All this because the Royal Louis kit is really tiring me out... The diorama will show Averof in Faliro as she is today. So, materials are foamcore, cardpaper, superglue balsa and melted spruce. I went for a simple bread and butter method (the ship is tiny) It will require a lot of filling and sanding though First steps
  13. GeorgeKapas
    Yes, here it is: Many wooden kits of her also copy this, Mamoli has simply added a few gratings around the capstain, but the paris model is like that:
  14. GeorgeKapas
    Progress on the deck. I dont know what to do with the forecastle. The model in Paris has no gratings, just a large empty wooden area with a capstan, which seems odd and in a very high placement for a first rate
  15. GeorgeKapas
    A little bit more work on the deck fitings, gratings rails and columns. Most parts still dry fitted. Also notice the ship is full hull, at the very least I am very pleased with how well she fits in the sea base without noticing it. Saved me the very unpleasant task of cutting her up.
  16. GeorgeKapas
    Thank you. The sea is a mixure of wood glue and soft paper, on a base made out of modeling foamcore board. After drying it was painted with acrylics and glossed with more woodglue.
  17. GeorgeKapas
    I see the forum has seen some changes. Royal Louis was launched in 1759 so she needs to be placed on the next timeframe (1751-1800)
  18. GeorgeKapas
    Sorry for the lack of updates. In fact the progress was substantial. I'll do my best to try and be more consistent. The project increased in scope, and along with parallel projects and various other issues this year, I shy from uploading. I made a large sea base for Louis. I did not cut the hull or damage it, in fact I can remove her from the sea and display her properly in seconds. The diorama will show the ship anchored with yards lowered. As for the rest of the ship, yes, I draw and painted every single plank and pin by hand... Self inflicted torture it seems.
  19. GeorgeKapas
    You are right she needs a few lines. Thing is, the ship is full hull and that would tie her to the base as well as the pier XD. Here is the base before final gloss coat etc.
  20. GeorgeKapas
    Sorry for returning to finished topics...I did this with the Bomb ketch because I decided to add sails. Technically the ship is unaltered and finished, but now with the lockdown I gave a try making my first diorama and sea. The ship's hull is unaltered, it sits in a recess in the water. There is also a small dock to scale next to it. I am quite pleased, this was my first attempt making water
  21. GeorgeKapas
    The sails are made out of silk, I have some leftover strips from custom made curtains. It is the best material available to me, it bends and stays in position very good, behaving completely different from simple linen or cotton. It will look even better in bigger models, surely. I guess all my models will have these sails until I run out . The lines are done with a mechanical pencil, I attached a plastic piece on it's point near the tip to draw parallel to the whale. After a matte coat you cant see the difference between enamel and pencil. As for the blocks and deadeyes, they are made out of spruce plastic and they are the most troublesome to make.
  22. GeorgeKapas
    Thank you all for your kind words! She was a humble project, a bit of frustrating in parts. I repeated the style of the Bomb Ketch and I like the result. Onwards to the next one!
  23. GeorgeKapas
    She is now complete! Thank you for following this thread!
  24. GeorgeKapas
    Here is my attempt at the gun rigging, with a fitting Greek 2 cents eurocoin
  25. GeorgeKapas
    The tartane is almost complete, so hopefully tomorrow, once the ship is ready, to have a full set of photos.

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