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Mirabell61
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from Red in SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse 1897 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:144 - POF - first German four stacker of the Norddeutscher Lloyd line
Build log part 20
putting the hull to the stand first time and marking / checking the waterline
Nils
due to the length a 3-pedestal stand is adequate
the brass pedestals are from candle holders, drilled with 4 mm centerholes for the three M4 spindles that are anchored securely in the ship`s "backbone"
the waterline has been marked with a soft pencil, all around
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from Canute in SS Andrea Doria 1952 by shipmodel - FINISHED - 1/16" scale
Amazing work on the details Dan
the funnel vent netting with help of the screws pitch is genious...
Nils
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from kees de mol in SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse 1897 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:144 - POF - first German four stacker of the Norddeutscher Lloyd line
Build log part 20
putting the hull to the stand first time and marking / checking the waterline
Nils
due to the length a 3-pedestal stand is adequate
the brass pedestals are from candle holders, drilled with 4 mm centerholes for the three M4 spindles that are anchored securely in the ship`s "backbone"
the waterline has been marked with a soft pencil, all around
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from mtaylor in SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse 1897 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:144 - POF - first German four stacker of the Norddeutscher Lloyd line
Thank you very much Johann,
your comment is much appreciated..
Nils
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from michael mott in SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse 1897 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:144 - POF - first German four stacker of the Norddeutscher Lloyd line
many thanks to Patick, Nigel, and Denis,
and the "likes"...
Patrick,
you`re right, the 1380 mm long hull is very sleek for an ocean-liner.
I`m very happy with the display stand geometry and the easy and secure way of fastening to the hull
Nigel,
no wonder she was so fast, for her slim and sharp lines to knife her way through the ocean...., but she was also known for her tendency to roll quite a bit in spite of the bilge keels, her nickname was "Rolling Billy", must have been many sea-sick per voyage
Denis,
Thanks, I know you are fond of the size of the hull, being scale 1:144.
To my knowledge most museum models of the KWdG are 1:100, but that would be a hull as long as my bed.
I`m planing the pattern for the plating now
Nils
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from NMBROOK in SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse 1897 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:144 - POF - first German four stacker of the Norddeutscher Lloyd line
Build log part 20
putting the hull to the stand first time and marking / checking the waterline
Nils
due to the length a 3-pedestal stand is adequate
the brass pedestals are from candle holders, drilled with 4 mm centerholes for the three M4 spindles that are anchored securely in the ship`s "backbone"
the waterline has been marked with a soft pencil, all around
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from Omega1234 in SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse 1897 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:144 - POF - first German four stacker of the Norddeutscher Lloyd line
Thank you very much Johann,
your comment is much appreciated..
Nils
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from Martin W in SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse 1897 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:144 - POF - first German four stacker of the Norddeutscher Lloyd line
many thanks to Patick, Nigel, and Denis,
and the "likes"...
Patrick,
you`re right, the 1380 mm long hull is very sleek for an ocean-liner.
I`m very happy with the display stand geometry and the easy and secure way of fastening to the hull
Nigel,
no wonder she was so fast, for her slim and sharp lines to knife her way through the ocean...., but she was also known for her tendency to roll quite a bit in spite of the bilge keels, her nickname was "Rolling Billy", must have been many sea-sick per voyage
Denis,
Thanks, I know you are fond of the size of the hull, being scale 1:144.
To my knowledge most museum models of the KWdG are 1:100, but that would be a hull as long as my bed.
I`m planing the pattern for the plating now
Nils
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from Piet in SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse 1897 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:144 - POF - first German four stacker of the Norddeutscher Lloyd line
many thanks to Patick, Nigel, and Denis,
and the "likes"...
Patrick,
you`re right, the 1380 mm long hull is very sleek for an ocean-liner.
I`m very happy with the display stand geometry and the easy and secure way of fastening to the hull
Nigel,
no wonder she was so fast, for her slim and sharp lines to knife her way through the ocean...., but she was also known for her tendency to roll quite a bit in spite of the bilge keels, her nickname was "Rolling Billy", must have been many sea-sick per voyage
Denis,
Thanks, I know you are fond of the size of the hull, being scale 1:144.
To my knowledge most museum models of the KWdG are 1:100, but that would be a hull as long as my bed.
I`m planing the pattern for the plating now
Nils
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from dafi in SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse 1897 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:144 - POF - first German four stacker of the Norddeutscher Lloyd line
Build log part 20
putting the hull to the stand first time and marking / checking the waterline
Nils
due to the length a 3-pedestal stand is adequate
the brass pedestals are from candle holders, drilled with 4 mm centerholes for the three M4 spindles that are anchored securely in the ship`s "backbone"
the waterline has been marked with a soft pencil, all around
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from Dimitris71 in SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse 1897 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:144 - POF - first German four stacker of the Norddeutscher Lloyd line
Build log part 20
putting the hull to the stand first time and marking / checking the waterline
Nils
due to the length a 3-pedestal stand is adequate
the brass pedestals are from candle holders, drilled with 4 mm centerholes for the three M4 spindles that are anchored securely in the ship`s "backbone"
the waterline has been marked with a soft pencil, all around
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from dvm27 in SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse 1897 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:144 - POF - first German four stacker of the Norddeutscher Lloyd line
Build log part 20
putting the hull to the stand first time and marking / checking the waterline
Nils
due to the length a 3-pedestal stand is adequate
the brass pedestals are from candle holders, drilled with 4 mm centerholes for the three M4 spindles that are anchored securely in the ship`s "backbone"
the waterline has been marked with a soft pencil, all around
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Mirabell61 reacted to Alex M in HMS Sphynx 1775 by Alex M - Scale 1/48 - English 20-Gun Frigate
Hello and thanks for warm words!
it's done now. I have fastened the stove on the deck. The cement is a bit darker now and looks better for me. The work on beams and knees go on further.
Alex
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from michael mott in SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse 1897 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:144 - POF - first German four stacker of the Norddeutscher Lloyd line
Build log part 20
putting the hull to the stand first time and marking / checking the waterline
Nils
due to the length a 3-pedestal stand is adequate
the brass pedestals are from candle holders, drilled with 4 mm centerholes for the three M4 spindles that are anchored securely in the ship`s "backbone"
the waterline has been marked with a soft pencil, all around
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Mirabell61 reacted to captainbob in Phantom by eclipsefire - Model Shipways - NY Pilot Boat - first model boat
Looking good.
Bob
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Mirabell61 reacted to eclipsefire in Phantom by eclipsefire - Model Shipways - NY Pilot Boat - first model boat
Onwards!
Cap rail added
Stained cap rail
Splash rail added as well as cleats and eye bolts
Full shot of progress from the aft side
I have quite a bit more progress to share, but running out of steam tonight. Will add a lot more tomorrow!
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Mirabell61 reacted to cog in Pelikaan 1999 by kees de mol - FINISHED - scale 1/75 - Dutch Beamtrawler
You make me curious, Kees!
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from pete48 in SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse 1897 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:144 - POF - first German four stacker of the Norddeutscher Lloyd line
Build log part 20
putting the hull to the stand first time and marking / checking the waterline
Nils
due to the length a 3-pedestal stand is adequate
the brass pedestals are from candle holders, drilled with 4 mm centerholes for the three M4 spindles that are anchored securely in the ship`s "backbone"
the waterline has been marked with a soft pencil, all around
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Mirabell61 reacted to GuntherMT in Armed Virginia Sloop by GuntherMT - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1:48
Following the lead of many other build logs, I made a simple guide out of a manila folder that I clipped in behind the shrouds to help me space and align the ratlines.
Then, let the clove-hitching begin!
If anyone makes comments about how inconsistent my ratlines are, I'm just going to show them this picture, from a real ship, that I took while I was on my San Diego trip. Maybe I'll just mount this picture on the base!
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Mirabell61 reacted to GuntherMT in Armed Virginia Sloop by GuntherMT - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1:48
And, the starboard side is done. I was hoping to finish both sides this weekend, but I had a fair number of other chores to do around the house, and I discovered that I was only able to tie off about 6 lines before feeling the need to get up and do something else for a bit, so it took a little time.
Tomorrow night I'll put lines on the guide for the other side and start the next half. Woo...
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from captgino in SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse 1897 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:144 - POF - first German four stacker of the Norddeutscher Lloyd line
Build log part 20
putting the hull to the stand first time and marking / checking the waterline
Nils
due to the length a 3-pedestal stand is adequate
the brass pedestals are from candle holders, drilled with 4 mm centerholes for the three M4 spindles that are anchored securely in the ship`s "backbone"
the waterline has been marked with a soft pencil, all around
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from avsjerome2003 in SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse 1897 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:144 - POF - first German four stacker of the Norddeutscher Lloyd line
Build log part 20
putting the hull to the stand first time and marking / checking the waterline
Nils
due to the length a 3-pedestal stand is adequate
the brass pedestals are from candle holders, drilled with 4 mm centerholes for the three M4 spindles that are anchored securely in the ship`s "backbone"
the waterline has been marked with a soft pencil, all around
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Mirabell61 reacted to Blue Ensign in HMS Fly by Martin W - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Hi Martin, the sit of the guns thro' the port is worrying and something that will have to be addressed.
Using just the kit supplied stuff I had a similar problem, but having the guns too low or high thro' the port can spoil the look of the whole model.
I did use the kit carriages combined with the RB 32mm guns and replacement Amati carriage wheels which were of a slightly smaller diameter but better quality than the kit supplied Amati wheels (go figure)
This gave me more leeway to get the sit of the guns looking right, but as Brian has noted there are other tweaks available to improve the situation. I think I also probably deepened the notch to take the trunnions and played around with rebates on the underside of the bed where it sits on the rear axle and forward tie bolt. Is there scope perhaps for reducing the thickness of the bed to improve the situation.
This is a problem that many of us have faced to a greater or lesser degree, but is one that can be sorted.
Cheers,
B.E.
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Mirabell61 reacted to popeye the sailor in SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse 1897 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:144 - POF - first German four stacker of the Norddeutscher Lloyd line
the size of the hull........the stuff dreams are made of wonder progress Nils........love where your going with this build!
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