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Mirabell61 reacted to ianmajor in HMS Unicorn by ianmajor - Corel - Scale 1:75, 1748 to 1771
The outboard feet were then cut from 8.5 x 1.0mm walnut strip (the grain runs vertically).
The feet were then glued to the cisterns. I will shape the bottom of the feet after I have varnished them.
Then a family group photo. I put the cisterns with other bits in the waist to make sure they fit together and that the cisterns remained level. At this stage most of the deck furniture in the photo is still dry fixed.
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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 reacted to jaerschen in HMS Leopard 1790 by jaerschen - 1/64 - POB - 50 gun ship
Hello Guys
Much thanks for the nice comments. I'm thinking it will be a great help to spend more time for the model.
I worked a lot last time and don't really have time to look here on MSW or build at the Leopard.
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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 Angarfather in Rope edging on sails
Hi jiljilia,
here is a Version which is complete machine-sewn, also the bolt rope to the edge..
I boroughed my wife`s sewing machine
Nils
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from jaerschen in HMS Leopard 1790 by jaerschen - 1/64 - POB - 50 gun ship
beautifull Progress Jürgen
ist a pleasure to watch such a great model grow...
Nils
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from kettuimeszaru 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
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 NMBROOK 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 reacted to JSGerson in Rattlesnake by JSGerson - FINISHED - Mamoli - 1:64 - Using Robert Hunt’s practicum
The spares were then glued to the bits. In this photo they haven’t been lashed down yet.
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Mirabell61 reacted to dragzz in St Roch 605 by dragzz - Billing Boats - 1/72 - new build
hello popeye yes its is mahogany the wood that came with the kit is not good at all i tryed to use it so i put in water for 45mins and still snaped on me . so tryed the mahogany and it was fine did snap at all so that what iam going to use so in the pic u will iam starting to plank and yes the sec plank was beveled to fit snug to the frist one so here some pic
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Mirabell61 reacted to dragzz in St Roch 605 by dragzz - Billing Boats - 1/72 - new build
in the pic i got one plank on its just a test fit let me know if its wrong ples and thank u
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Mirabell61 reacted to dragzz in St Roch 605 by dragzz - Billing Boats - 1/72 - new build
tys popeye so in this pic u will i got the front bulwarks glued in place now so far so good . now i just to know how to tapered the planks the right way . so this will be fun .
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Mirabell61 reacted to Captain Al in HMS BOUNTY by Capt.Fisher - Artesania Latina - 1:48
Theo, you are a god send. Your pictures should be published in the kit's instructions instead of the vague, almost finished ones they provide. By seeing your's I am getting a real good idea of how this whole planking job needs to go. And thanks for clearing up the issue of stairs, 4 or 5. It was making me crazy trying to find that 5th stairway. You noted that the stairs are not very authentic in several ways. I found that true as well and made a couple enhancements to fix the problems. I am planning to do some computer work today and post pictures, but just for the record, what I did was add a footer to give the staircase some decent gluing surface (I am a firm believer in making things stay in place once they are put down), and I added the missing railings cause I wouldn't want anyone to get hurt.
I have two questions....First, it appears that you are holding the model down on the work pad using L brackets and (here's the Q) a bolt through the bottom ends of the keel. Is that right? And second question, are those bungey cords you are using to strap in the planking tight, or just cord with small springs on the ends? Either way does that work pretty well?
Here's a couple pics of my stairs. I guess I shouldn't butt into your log, but I can't help it.
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Mirabell61 reacted to jaerschen in HMS Triton 1773 by jaerschen - 1/48 - POF
Hello guy's
I will start my build of the Triton again.
Christian (AnobiumPunctatum) and I are started our builds in 2009. But we built the hull in single frame and not in double frame based of the original drawings (Christians idea). It was originally planned to use the MSW frame drawings. But I realized during the build of the fore cant frames that the MSW frame drawings were not suitable for a single frame build. That's why I had a break for about 4 years. Now I pencilled all the frames new and would like to continue the build of the frames. After the frame build I'll use the MSW drawings for the remaining build.
Now there are some photos from The keel, stern apron etc.
More photos are following soon
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from cristikc in Rope edging on sails
Hi jiljilia,
here is a Version which is complete machine-sewn, also the bolt rope to the edge..
I boroughed my wife`s sewing machine
Nils
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from mtaylor 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
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 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 marktiedens 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 hexnut 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 reacted to jiljilia in Rope edging on sails
Could someone tell me the best way to place rope edging around the edge of sails. I really have know idea on how that is achieved as the plans of the Amati Arrow call for this edging. Thanks
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Mirabell61 reacted to newbuilder101 in Rope edging on sails
I did the same as Peter on my Mayflower, but I used a small amount of fabric glue to attach the "rope" first and hold it in place while I stitched.
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Mirabell61 reacted to petervisser in Rope edging on sails
On the other hand, if you like to sew, here is what I did which turned out nice. A simple round stitch along the edges of the sail holds the bolt rope in place. Very theraputic...
Peter
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from popeye the sailor 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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