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Mirabell61 got a reaction from kier in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:64 - 16-gun sloop
Build log part 25
Fitting out of the aft two bulkheads, that will allow a later look into through the half cut away poopdeck from above
the first mast channel Support brackets are still missing
here the doors for the gundeck aft bulkhead, and the great cabin bulkhead. Because I started the starboard bulwark inner planking in oak, here again oak is used
double doors to the great cabin. The doorpanels are of ply Color framed with Mahagoni
rear side view. Here I`ll leave the Mahagoni Framework for the double doors away, and the brass knobs are only handles
this bulkhead with the two double doors is the aft end of the gun deck, here in raw process...
Nils
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from kier in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:64 - 16-gun sloop
Starboard main mast channel attached, and brass supports from above...
Position check with chainplates to end before the wale...
Nils
three supports
chainplate length fits
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from kier in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:64 - 16-gun sloop
am exercising with the channels right now, but thought it would be best to mount the side decors first. The etched Amati decors are very precise and I can imagine for those building the kit the Position and size of the gunports are readily given and cut out, but when building to plan, one has to place those gunports absolutely exact, otherwise the decor`s outcut spaces wont fit properly
Nils
the etched decors were brushed over with a fine grit to get tem shiny again and then sealed off with clear varnish
all fits into the scheme well
main mast starboard channel plate, underside, 2mm three layer ply
topside, shall see how the angle Support bracket fit best later on, and where those are to be spaced, so the do`nt hinder the deadeyetackles
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from kier in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:64 - 16-gun sloop
Thank you Popeye,
I wanted to have the figurehead in brass and found nothing suitable in look and in scale size.
I just asked a smaller shop that does Investment castings for models in brass and bronze for boat fittings, mmodel guns, trainwheels, etc. even in 1 ea. quantity, and this small sort of stuff, if they can do the figurehead after my resin sample, so they gave it a try..
Nils
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from kier in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:64 - 16-gun sloop
Build log part 24
chainpump Station with housing, drain plugs, the discharge sides ore closed whith slide shutters
crank handles for chainpumps and Forward bearing supports, and Support for the spare masts and spars as well as Posts and belaying rack. The three mid Pins will be replaced with smaller ones
the grating cover of the main load hatch is and stays removeable
it is amazing how fast the dust settles in the open portside interior, Need to carefully brush it out now and then
all the aft cabin bulkheads are waiting to be set
it was always my wish and Intention to have a figurehead in cast brass instead of resin, it was impossible to get it anywhere, acc. to Chris Watton Amati would`nt do it because they favour resin, but I would not give up..., so now after Research and activity I have my own prototype one in scale 1/64 and it fits very well and gives the model a Special note
Nils
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from kier in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:64 - 16-gun sloop
stunning midget blocks...
after learning from Chucks Kind advice that the rope and the blocks I had intended to use were far too large, I followed his advice to use maximal 3mm Long blocks and 0,3mm diam rope for gun Tackling in scale 1/64.
I then changed my simple Trial mock up for the gun Tackling using 4mm blocks on the right side (also too large) and the recommended 3mm ones on the left side and am very pleased with the optic result of the 3mm blocks. Also the Problems with the too Long length of the tackle versa the given space between bulwark and carriage eyelet is no longer existing. The breech rope diam. also Looks good. Thanks for your good advice Chuck.
It is incredible in what precision and quality These mini blocks are fabricated to, never seen such before !
Nils
from left to right... 4mm, 3mm, 2,5mm 2mm blocklength
left Hand 3mm block tackle is OK for scale 1/64, right side (too large 4mm tackle)
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from themadchemist in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:64 - 16-gun sloop
Today a surprise..
with only 5 days for postage US to Germany ! I received sample blocks from Chucks shop today. They really look fantastic, are of super precision and Quality, so I started straight away to do a typical sample Gun Tackling by using the 4mm blocks
1 x 2 sheave and 1 x 1 sheave
I Chose the natural hemp Color rope 0,5mm diam from 100% Polyester and had to increase the sheave hole borings in the blocks to 0,8 mm. I am happy with the result regarding to the realistic look.
When the rigging starts, I find it is a must to us These fine looking blocks
Nils
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from Martin W in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:64 - 16-gun sloop
Thanks Popeye,
all 14 done, can now Close that chapter..
Nils
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from themadchemist in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:64 - 16-gun sloop
Status update....
drilled the 6 bulwark holes for the oars using a copied template from my plan on starboard side, am filing These square now
Nils
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from NMBROOK in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:64 - 16-gun sloop
Nigel thank you,
yes I think it was a good Suggestion and decision to work over the Stern Counter... I`m happy with the result
Nils
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Mirabell61 reacted to NMBROOK in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:64 - 16-gun sloop
She is coming on great Nils I do agree the modification to the stern counter does balance things up better
Kind Regards
Nigel
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from Elmer Cornish in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:64 - 16-gun sloop
Build log part 29
Now starting with fitting out forecastle beneath and on top of that deck
Fitting the first two Posts that also take up the bowsprit counterplate
the gundeck is cut away, wide under the forecastle deck as well..., to allow view from above to lower decks
tried to gain standhight for the Crew here as well (as good as possible)
Access to the forecastle deck shall be over the hatch-opening on starboard deck side (per Stair, the deckbeam shall be cut away at that Position. The stair shall fit nicely in between the first two gun tackles
the two masterboards fitted in place
view underneath...
deck openings for gratings, stovechimney
the planking of the deck will be done later on
Build log part 30 to follow....
Nils
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from kier in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:64 - 16-gun sloop
Build log part 28
here are some changes to the lower section to the Stern Appeal...
(initiative born by fellow members)
this was the look before...
and here before...
and here after the change
Close ups are always risky, but I trust it`s OK to Show...
the combinattion of partially cut away portside planking and actual outside bulwark decor above.
That Stringer on portside just above the wales will have to take on the chainplate fastening bolts later on
Build log part 29 to follow....
Nils
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Mirabell61 reacted to Blue Ensign in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:64 - 16-gun sloop
Big improvement on the stern counter Nils, looks good, and some intricate work going on there beneath the Fo'csle.
re the anchor cables:-
if you are going to rig the anchors the cables enter thro' the hawse holes, are taken around the riding bitts, and then lead back to the Main hatch where they descend to the cable tier above the hold. Often on models notches are seen taken out of the forward side of the Main Hatch grating to allow passage of the cable.
In terms of your Pegasus with open views thro' the hull, I'm not quite sure of the exact position of the cable tier, I don't have that information, but I will look further thro' my references and see what I can come up with.
B.E.
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Mirabell61 reacted to jaerschen in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:64 - 16-gun sloop
Hi Nils
You are doing a great job. It's always a pleasure to your updates.
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:64 - 16-gun sloop
Build log part 29
Now starting with fitting out forecastle beneath and on top of that deck
Fitting the first two Posts that also take up the bowsprit counterplate
the gundeck is cut away, wide under the forecastle deck as well..., to allow view from above to lower decks
tried to gain standhight for the Crew here as well (as good as possible)
Access to the forecastle deck shall be over the hatch-opening on starboard deck side (per Stair, the deckbeam shall be cut away at that Position. The stair shall fit nicely in between the first two gun tackles
the two masterboards fitted in place
view underneath...
deck openings for gratings, stovechimney
the planking of the deck will be done later on
Build log part 30 to follow....
Nils
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:64 - 16-gun sloop
Build log part 28
here are some changes to the lower section to the Stern Appeal...
(initiative born by fellow members)
this was the look before...
and here before...
and here after the change
Close ups are always risky, but I trust it`s OK to Show...
the combinattion of partially cut away portside planking and actual outside bulwark decor above.
That Stringer on portside just above the wales will have to take on the chainplate fastening bolts later on
Build log part 29 to follow....
Nils
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from JesseLee in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:64 - 16-gun sloop
Build log part 29
Now starting with fitting out forecastle beneath and on top of that deck
Fitting the first two Posts that also take up the bowsprit counterplate
the gundeck is cut away, wide under the forecastle deck as well..., to allow view from above to lower decks
tried to gain standhight for the Crew here as well (as good as possible)
Access to the forecastle deck shall be over the hatch-opening on starboard deck side (per Stair, the deckbeam shall be cut away at that Position. The stair shall fit nicely in between the first two gun tackles
the two masterboards fitted in place
view underneath...
deck openings for gratings, stovechimney
the planking of the deck will be done later on
Build log part 30 to follow....
Nils
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from JesseLee in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:64 - 16-gun sloop
Build log part 28
here are some changes to the lower section to the Stern Appeal...
(initiative born by fellow members)
this was the look before...
and here before...
and here after the change
Close ups are always risky, but I trust it`s OK to Show...
the combinattion of partially cut away portside planking and actual outside bulwark decor above.
That Stringer on portside just above the wales will have to take on the chainplate fastening bolts later on
Build log part 29 to follow....
Nils
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from themadchemist in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:64 - 16-gun sloop
Build log part 29
Now starting with fitting out forecastle beneath and on top of that deck
Fitting the first two Posts that also take up the bowsprit counterplate
the gundeck is cut away, wide under the forecastle deck as well..., to allow view from above to lower decks
tried to gain standhight for the Crew here as well (as good as possible)
Access to the forecastle deck shall be over the hatch-opening on starboard deck side (per Stair, the deckbeam shall be cut away at that Position. The stair shall fit nicely in between the first two gun tackles
the two masterboards fitted in place
view underneath...
deck openings for gratings, stovechimney
the planking of the deck will be done later on
Build log part 30 to follow....
Nils
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from themadchemist in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:64 - 16-gun sloop
Build log part 28
here are some changes to the lower section to the Stern Appeal...
(initiative born by fellow members)
this was the look before...
and here before...
and here after the change
Close ups are always risky, but I trust it`s OK to Show...
the combinattion of partially cut away portside planking and actual outside bulwark decor above.
That Stringer on portside just above the wales will have to take on the chainplate fastening bolts later on
Build log part 29 to follow....
Nils
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from kier in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:64 - 16-gun sloop
build log part 26
the forecastle underdeck will be next
Shows what share is cut away of the poop deck
here view into bottom cargo deck with shot locker, lower well area, storage rooms and staircases, and middle deck with upper well area, pantry and staircase.
Forward decks with Crew quarters, staircases. Righthand the sailroom on the middle deck
aft Portion with officers quarters. Masters cabin starboard behind the middle deck stairs, an rum barrel
the guns under the poopdeck will Need to be rigged before the deck gets mounted
shall use figures with 26 mm height (26 x 64 = 1664 mm ) considering the average actual sailors height with 165 cm that seems OK
The upper bulwark / Stern angle brackets are only preliminary, they shall be replaced later
Build log part 27 to follow...
Nils
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from NMBROOK in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:64 - 16-gun sloop
Build log part 29
Now starting with fitting out forecastle beneath and on top of that deck
Fitting the first two Posts that also take up the bowsprit counterplate
the gundeck is cut away, wide under the forecastle deck as well..., to allow view from above to lower decks
tried to gain standhight for the Crew here as well (as good as possible)
Access to the forecastle deck shall be over the hatch-opening on starboard deck side (per Stair, the deckbeam shall be cut away at that Position. The stair shall fit nicely in between the first two gun tackles
the two masterboards fitted in place
view underneath...
deck openings for gratings, stovechimney
the planking of the deck will be done later on
Build log part 30 to follow....
Nils
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from NMBROOK in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:64 - 16-gun sloop
Build log part 28
here are some changes to the lower section to the Stern Appeal...
(initiative born by fellow members)
this was the look before...
and here before...
and here after the change
Close ups are always risky, but I trust it`s OK to Show...
the combinattion of partially cut away portside planking and actual outside bulwark decor above.
That Stringer on portside just above the wales will have to take on the chainplate fastening bolts later on
Build log part 29 to follow....
Nils
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from jaerschen in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:64 - 16-gun sloop
Build log part 29
Now starting with fitting out forecastle beneath and on top of that deck
Fitting the first two Posts that also take up the bowsprit counterplate
the gundeck is cut away, wide under the forecastle deck as well..., to allow view from above to lower decks
tried to gain standhight for the Crew here as well (as good as possible)
Access to the forecastle deck shall be over the hatch-opening on starboard deck side (per Stair, the deckbeam shall be cut away at that Position. The stair shall fit nicely in between the first two gun tackles
the two masterboards fitted in place
view underneath...
deck openings for gratings, stovechimney
the planking of the deck will be done later on
Build log part 30 to follow....
Nils
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