Mirabell61
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Danke für die netten Worte Dirk, will be switching to the KWdG model, but have to clean up my work shop areas first Nils -
Display case,.... the final.... today the display case has been completed, and sowith the project is done Nils the preliminary "grip" on the upper large glass side is fixed to the wall cupboard and is a useful third "hand" when mounting put the model in it`s place already whilst mounting sides and top pictures taken through the glass never auto-focus correct (sorry for pic quality) I use these screws rather that sink head screws because of the better strength and handling
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Thank you very much Bob and Anthony, Your kind comments are much appreciated.... looks like the case is coming together quite right, the glasser did a good job when cutting the glass, so I could do the wooden framework with quite narrow tolerances. Guess that the sides can be fitted tomorrow and perhaps also the metal corners. The ship on it`s stand will rest on the case baseplate, and be fixed with small strips of double-side adhesive tape to avoid shifting inside the case. The case is tailor-suited to fit on a wardrobe in my hobby room, so that the view from at least 3 sides will be granted Nils
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very attractive model Lami, hope you can seal off the hull good against overcoming water later on Nils
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"HMS Banterer" on the lake, very impressive pictures Lami, a wonderful model under sail.... Nils
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Update display case.... Base with positioning pins and top cover (glassed) done, now the sides need to be framed and fitted.... all wood is stained in cherry tone Nils the top cover has excatly the same outer dimensions as the base frame here the brass pins can be seen in place (in 6 places)
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beautiful build, large model Iami, very interesting project for remote control, Guess you`ll need about min 31/2 to 4 kg ballast to keep her stabil on windward course. Are you intending to place the ballast down low into the hull or external removeable keel ? and perhaps a second rudder with larger lateral area when remote sailing ? Nils
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beautiful work Johann, its a pleasure to watch these boats being built relating to technique and accuracy Nils
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Super and very inspiring work Kees, it`s lovely to watch the experience you gain with this material and its possibilities for shaping / resembling model steel structures Nils
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Thanks for your appreciative word Denis, Nils
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lovely Steve, ....."the eightlegged riggers".... adding additional lines,..... I prefer and am using regular window glass, 4mm, for it`s continious clearness, it`s stiffness, easy cleaning and less tendency to static loading (dust). The disadvantage is the weight of glass compared to plexiglass, but if the display case rests on a sideboard or well fastened shelf afterwards the weight is not a knockout criteria. Regarding to the venting, there will be no extra openings, in fact I tried to avoid any gaps or openings, for keeping out smallest dust-particles. I`ve practiced this with good success for years already. A set of precise cut and deburred glass panes costs me appr. 50-70 Euro, depending on the size from my local glasser`s shop. Guess that plexiglass will be appr. the same costs. When putting the "bonnet" part down over the model to rest on the display case base, and have the pins slip into position it takes two adult persons to do this slowly and carefully. Nils
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Thank you Denis, all my cases to date are made in this way, the tone fits everywhere (room, furniture, sideboard, etc...) Nils
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Update display case..... Nils Baseplated stained in cherry tone The framework, also to be stained, is positioned with round 3,5 mm diam. pins in 6 places, that are centered in bushings. the pins are screwed into the baseplate, not shown here. The grooves for taking up the glass are 4mm wide and appr. 4mm deep corner- and side bushing carriers (here dummy), mounted and soldered corner with reinforcement metal fittings
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GG, I`m not sure if I understand what you mean, I presume you only have two double-sheave blocks and would like to tackle these correctly. Here is an enclosed little handscetch showing in detail how you can do it...... You may have to strop the blocks accordingly. Watch for the position of the sheave holes Nils
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Hi GG, I do`nt know if this is historicly wise correct, but this is how I did it (Boat lashing) Hope it can be of help to you, if you like.... Nils
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Thank you Michael, in answer to your question....., I have just let the builds (not all were completely finished), pass my mind, and I count 13 ships plus the "KWdG, work in progress" 5 of them were kit-builds (Billing Boats) and 9 are scratch builds. In my active business years there was a rather large pause, due to lack of time for this hobby Nils
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Hi Phil, thanks for you your appreciating words. ..... Please do`nt put yourself down in any way and have the strong confedence to start with a fine basic model, and enjoy the achieved results from one build sequence to the next. I can fully second what Patrick and Nigel are saying in view of encouraging yourself whilst you are learning, there is really no reason at all to be demoralised. You have chosen a beautiful hobby. Looking foreward to your first build log.... Nils
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Congrats to completion of your C:W: Morgan John, it`s a very nice setup with the imaginable waterline, well done ! Nils
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ancre La Salamandre by tadheus - 1:24
Mirabell61 replied to tadheus's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Very nice work Paul, a lovely built hull so far..... Nils -
Name for standplate and start of display case the standplate gets two identical nameplates, depending which side will be turned to front later on. The glass display case will be L x W x H , 90 x 26 x 75 cm, The wooden base and the framework will be stained in cherry tone, before the parts are mounted. The ordered glass panes and the reinforcement metal corners I am holding already Nils
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Wappen von Hamburg by andy - Corel
Mirabell61 replied to andy's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1501 - 1750
Hi Andy, good to see you in management of your shipyard again, and process is being done on the beautiful "Wappen von Hamburg" Nils -
Congrats Dan, with the AD you have modeled a fantastic built passenger liner. a real little memorial of a great ship that wo`nt be forgotten Well done !! Nils
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A wonderful Model Hendrik, would have liked to see the prior building sequence pics from begin onwards, much fun with the further rigging, it`s a great model you`re working at.... Nils
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