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coxswain reacted to Blue Ensign in HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Post One Hundred and Seventy-six
Casing the model.
Today 'Indy' was finally encased and moved to her display position.
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Quite a fraught business lifting the heavy glass cover over the base, but at least there are no tall masts to negotiate and yards to snag.
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The cover was set with the model/base on the floor, and the combination case lifted in two stages onto the chest of drawers.
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I had been waiting for the arrival of the ‘Indy’ Admiralty plan which I have had framed. This was also a tricky exercise to hang being 53” in width, supported by three hooks.
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This is the last available space I have for a large model, but I think I can still accommodate a few smaller ones.
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The final act is to compile the build photo record book that I do for all my builds, this is now ready to go to the printers.
I can now finally declare the project completed, and I again thank those who have shown an interest.
Regards,
B.E.
18/05/2024
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coxswain reacted to Philipp Flersheim in 1:200 Russian Pre-Dreadnought Battleship Orel - Orel - Card Kit
I built this model the year before last and found the experience all in all less than enjoyable. I had previously built a range of other models published by Oriel, most of which had been designed by Alexandr Kustov (the Askold, Lavoisier, Solferino and Wladimir). Kustov's models are all excellent, with clear and comprehensive instructions. What is more, the quality of the print is outstanding (for example, copper does really look like copper), and you can build them without having to use anything except the paper that is being provided (and some thread for the rigging, railings etc.). The Orel (not by Kustov) is different. I found two things most annoying: First, even very small parts were printed on relatively thick and stiff paper, which made forming them a pain, and second, the instructions and diagrams are of such a poor quality that it still baffles me where some pieces are supposed to go. On top of that, you are expected to use templates to form additional pieces of wire or other materials, which I found irritating (but that's of course no more than my personal preference). The upshot is that when buying a paper model kit, it is a good idea to pay attention to who has designed the model: this is really relevant.
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coxswain reacted to Jeff59 in HIJMS MIKASA 1902 by Jeff59 - FINISHED - HobbyBoss - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Thanks guys for following this through to its conclusion, it’s been an experience and a half for me. She also did really well at the model show, have to say floored me, winning four Trophies, boy that was unexpected
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coxswain reacted to Jeff59 in HIJMS MIKASA 1902 by Jeff59 - FINISHED - HobbyBoss - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Well that’s as far as got with recording things, the rest involved final stages including painting another sixty odd figures, didn’t quite get them all done before show but finishing of her now, will have to approach my excellent joiner for making top piece of display cabinet, maybe when l get started next build log, Bismarck 1/200 for second Son shall slip a photo of her in case. 👍
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coxswain reacted to Jeff59 in HIJMS MIKASA 1902 by Jeff59 - FINISHED - HobbyBoss - 1/200 - PLASTIC
These are all photos before changing colour scheme of sea surface. Once the water base was completed it was another task to fix it to wooden base and model, this was definitely more tricky, the brass supporting tubing had to be 3mm longer for insertion int base witch meant that when l tried to carefully ease into place it was just to high to fit neatly around hull, was touching the rubbing strake around the waterline so couldn’t get a true marking for drilling for brass supports, sussed out had to slacken of model again on base and slip in 3mm packing, joy, got it though, marked around the supports carefully with pencil and removed everything so l could drill the base for brass tubes 3mm deep, yip then it was Gorilla glue around supports and in holes in base then carefully ease back in place without breaking anything, once in position had then to remove 3mm packing that was holding model higher, almost got it right but had to slacken model on base to line up for all pins to fall into holes, then nip up model, that was the tricky bit, not the curve to side of hull, sure you’ll agree 😂
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coxswain reacted to Jeff59 in HIJMS MIKASA 1902 by Jeff59 - FINISHED - HobbyBoss - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Everything seemed to be coming at same time regarding deliveries, fifty foot boat more figures and other things, can’t even mind. Decided to try and alter the fifty foot boat by removing the weather shielding in front of helm and cutting away and altering rear cabin, had a small book l purchased on these boats so used that for ideas. Was a model changing moment when l removed her from building cradle to fit her to wooden base, all be it very carefully, boy was l glad to see this in place. The boy at bow for anchorage, piece of 10 mm Copper piping, was about right size for me.
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coxswain reacted to Jeff59 in HIJMS MIKASA 1902 by Jeff59 - FINISHED - HobbyBoss - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Think at this stage l also started to mark and drill metal frame underneath for brass tubing supports, then started playing with liqitex, cut a long story short, just played around on some off cuts till l thought time to go for it, forgot to say l notched out the foam for the two boats at side of hull before doing this, again using Micro Master boats, modified the 50ft steam Pinnace to make her look different, had this thought in my head of Mikasa arriving in Japan and being fully crewed up from other ships in fleet, hence making the boats looking slightly different. Once the sea surface was dry started fitting brass tubing to metal frame, again using Gorilla glue and trying to keep them all vertical and square. Also managed to purchase a nice piece of wood for base of cabinet, beech l think it is, maybe a bit over top but l think l can get this to work, jigsaw wasn’t a happy bunny though, neither was the wife when she seen all the sawdust in kitchen 😂
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coxswain reacted to Jeff59 in HIJMS MIKASA 1902 by Jeff59 - FINISHED - HobbyBoss - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Hi guys, sorry for the time lapse since last post, but as l said was on a steep learning curve on limited time to finish her for the Scottish National Scale Model Show in Perth so was under a lot of self inflicted pressure to complete on time, in the end l was working till 11 o’clock at night prior to show, boy was l stressed out, thought modelling was supposed to be a pleasure 👀 glad that’s all behind me. 👍 shall try and keep this final update in some sort of order. Here’s what l meant about paper template to side of hull, easier if it’s slightly heavier card 👍
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coxswain reacted to Jeff59 in HIJMS MIKASA 1902 by Jeff59 - FINISHED - HobbyBoss - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Back again with another step forward, got the PVC Foam boards cut and shaped to side of hull, happy with how this looks, you can see from photos were l am going with this now, this shall be sea level to the hull, just have to notch out for a mooring boy and two boats before gluing this to plastic underneath, see what l can come up with for a mooring boy, starting to feel like something from Blue Peter now 😂 wish l could say here’s one l finished earlier.
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coxswain reacted to cafmodel in La Renommee 1744 by cafmodel - CAF - 1:48
https://cafmodel.com/products/longboat-190mm
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coxswain reacted to cafmodel in La Renommee 1744 by cafmodel - CAF - 1:48
Continue with the following work
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coxswain reacted to MrBlueJacket in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
So over the w/e I sprayed the hull bottom.
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coxswain reacted to MrBlueJacket in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
Next step is fitting the rudder to the sternpost. The plans call for tapering the sternpost a bit, then tapering the back edge of the rudder as well.
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coxswain reacted to MrBlueJacket in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
And, with the keel in place, looking good!
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coxswain reacted to MrBlueJacket in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
Moving up to the bow, the stem fits pretty good, I think.
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coxswain reacted to MrBlueJacket in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
Yes, it was only one more round of primer/putty.
Here's a shot of the rudder and sternpost, and the rudder hole drilled into the hull.
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coxswain reacted to MrBlueJacket in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
So now the bulwarks are in, a coat of bondo applied to the gaps in the joint and sanded, and a quick shot of primer to highlight the "discrepancies"
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coxswain reacted to MrBlueJacket in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
The stern has a pronounced "knuckle" which I lost during the sanding. So, I have to build it up with some Bondo.
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coxswain reacted to md1400cs in Sovereign of the Seas 1637 by md1400cs - Sergal - 1:78 - to be hopefully bashed
OC. thanks as always - happy that you dropped by as well.
-- Been much away from the shipyard as well as from home base for a while;
I did finally, however, finish stropping the many lines for the gun carriages. My recent focus was for the ten main deck larger carriages. Here are a few images - Next up is securely positioning the carriages then attaching all lines. Then onto the hull gun doors - I think??
Again thanks for your visit - this log is a real slow one indeed.
Cheers,
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coxswain reacted to Jeff59 in HIJMS MIKASA 1902 by Jeff59 - FINISHED - HobbyBoss - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Thanks, had a look at your project, awesome, know how much work goes into works like that 🤛 have a laugh, here’s one I started in 1982, Le hussard, promise to finish it some day 😂
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coxswain reacted to Jeff59 in HIJMS MIKASA 1902 by Jeff59 - FINISHED - HobbyBoss - 1/200 - PLASTIC
The part of railing removed for this then gave me the stanchions for folding down on side of ship. 👍 the 0.1 wire was cut about 16.5 mm and a very slight curve added, this was then fed through the small hole in superstructure and rested the other end on rail, added a touch of glue and then nudge wire into place. Plenty coats of paint till you think it matches the thickness of the etch railings 🤛 better than going to 0.2 wire and it looking heavy. 👍 still to finish painting these yet. Next part l have done is fitting an anchor and chain made ages ago, this is the spare anchor that is not connected to the capstans, bit of a blind one on this part of build, no photos or references to go on, so again this is just my solution, feasible though, you would just swap the chains over the capstan next to it, think that would work. Even the ship today doesn’t show this or indeed the heavy bosses further forward, bit of a dark horse this one. Last photo shows Mikasa at anchor, used this image as reference for the chains on the side.
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coxswain reacted to Jeff59 in HIJMS MIKASA 1902 by Jeff59 - FINISHED - HobbyBoss - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Another thing l noticed when browsing through photos of Mikasa as she is today, were the two small hooks on side of superstructure, l am totally guessing on them being for the rail chains after the gun shields lowered for operation of the guns in action, well at least they are right height and position for this to work, totally my choice to do model this way, doesn’t mean it’s right but works for me. Had to mark and drill two holes through side of bridge to let wire pass through. 0.3 or less for 0.1 wire.
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coxswain reacted to Jeff59 in HIJMS MIKASA 1902 by Jeff59 - FINISHED - HobbyBoss - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Take care when doing these rails, no extra ones in the box, indeed l had made some of the rails here ages ago, one must have fallen on the floor and didn’t notice in time, Jacqueline came in and stood on it, didn’t tell her though, she turned it back to IKEA, flat pack with a few extra kinks, unsalvageable 😂second set to the rescue 🙄 Once the rails were bent up and before painting did dry fit up on model, one photo shows it needing slight adjustments, the second showing adjustments made, happy at this stage to paint them, just don’t knock them if you can🤞
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coxswain reacted to Jeff59 in HIJMS MIKASA 1902 by Jeff59 - FINISHED - HobbyBoss - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Ended up cutting the hand rails in the middle at back, then trimming till got suitable gap for staff to fit between them, and also trimmed the bottom plate to suit new position, then reduced the size of brazing, felt it was a bit heavy, used 0.3 wire in its place. Also added the small piece of rigging helping to support the platform up. Well that finishes the stern deck details so put remaining photos up of work done and how it looks, that will be me starting on the front now, foredeck for everyone else. 😂 At least it’s a change of view for me. 🤪 Thanks that’s me for now. 👍
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