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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 p.hoek in HM Cutter Lady Nelson by p.hoek - FINISHED - Amati/Victory Models
Beautiful cutter Peter,
very nice Fitting out of the deck and all Details, lloks great
Nils
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from Canute in Barque Stefano kit development by MarisStella.hr
Ist going to be a nice model...
good looking lines of the hull and well placed Frame distances, also the rig Looks interesting, barque typical square sails on the first two masts only. The rather sharp bow area and the fine Stern lines must be a Little bit Clipper like
You made me curious for more Progress to be shown here...
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 flyer in HMS Pegasus by flyer - FINISHED - Victory Models
Peter,
she is coming on very nicely, and I`m watching with great interest....
Nils
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from mikegr in SS Bohuslän 1914 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - Billing Boats - scale 1:50 - Swedish museum steamer
Build log part 9
this is the last part of this build,
although the are some Little things I would like to add, or to Change next time I open the glass case
I was quite happy that the glass case fitted exactly on the wardrobe it is Standing on
the brass data plate is fitted within the case
Impression of the plating bow area
and Stern area
this Position is concentrating, nearly interfearing on railing, funnel stay, steering chain, Davit tackle, but all is properly fastend to it own tackle point
foredeck is a nice Meeting place for Young couples
foreseen anchoring place
the depth marking is made with regular Mirosoft Excel and to be printed out on one side adhesive transparent foil, or on Photopaper. Shall save this up to the next opening of the glass case, when the sternlight is also to be changed from green to White.
I hope the presentation of my Bohuslän build log was liked, even though the framing, planking and hull building was not shown in this case due to lack of photos
Auf wiedersehen
Nils
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from yvesvidal in SS Bohuslän 1914 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - Billing Boats - scale 1:50 - Swedish museum steamer
Build log part 8
the horizontal steering Segment is made from a clockwheel of on old mantel clock. Belaying clamps on lower deck railing fitted
Sven is just inspecting the starboard inflatable liferaft Containment. Here for Popeye..., slotted turnbuckles for the aft mast shrouds
Davit and lifeboat rigging, wooden oar sets to the boats
Position of the stairway from lower deck to bridgedeck. Right bottom Corner... the drainpipe opening on deck
here the steering chain leaving the wheelhouse can be better seen
the upper deck was designed in the way that the stair and its rail as well as the entrance (door and its Frame stay Standing when the comlpete upperdeck is removed. Because I made a static model of it the upper deck is now fixed on with two small hidden screws
the riveting gives the real 1914 look... to the hull
Build log part 9 (last part) tofollow with next post....
Nils
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Mirabell61 reacted to flyer in HMS Pegasus by flyer - FINISHED - Victory Models
Hallo Niels
Of course I am glad if I will be able to help you. Ask away!
Regards
Peter
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Mirabell61 reacted to Mike Y in 21ft English Pinnace by Mike Y - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:24
Thanks Erik, Nils and Robin!
Stuntflyer, thanks, will try that cloth.
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Mirabell61 reacted to Garward in Bronze 24-pound gun of Le Fleuron 1729 by Garward - FINISHED - scale 1:24
Continuation
The model No. 2 is ready (a little simplified option of a gun
http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/454-24-pdr-bronze-gun-le-fleuron-1729-by-garward-m-124/
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Mirabell61 reacted to Garward in Bronze 24-pound gun of Le Fleuron 1729 by Garward - FINISHED - scale 1:24
Continuation
The model No. 1 is ready.
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Mirabell61 reacted to Garward in Bronze 24-pound gun of Le Fleuron 1729 by Garward - FINISHED - scale 1:24
Continuation
The trunk for a gun No. 1 passed blackening and machining by circle from a brass wire. On a photo for comparison the trunk patinated for the previous models of a gun (more dark) is shown also.
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Mirabell61 reacted to Garward in Bronze 24-pound gun of Le Fleuron 1729 by Garward - FINISHED - scale 1:24
Continuation
For models No. 1 and No. 2 two gun carriages were made.
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Mirabell61 reacted to Garward in Bronze 24-pound gun of Le Fleuron 1729 by Garward - FINISHED - scale 1:24
Continuation
Lamp on model No. 3
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Mirabell61 reacted to Blue Ensign in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:64 - 16-gun sloop
Love the look you are creating with your Pegasus Nils, full of detail with the cut away decks, nice work.
B.E.
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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
Build log part 23
I would so much like to carry on with the bow area, but realize that there is a lot to still be done underneath the forecastle deck first. Think I will have do the stove and other Details in near future
the portside guns will be rigged Standing on the Support rails under the carriage wheels
all te svivel gunposts are only in "raw" condition, may want to get them 8-sided in upper portions
Status overview
just Setting the new guns in place for Dimension checking
I tryed to get the rudder coppering only, shiny again, used Lemon concentrate Juice, it works very easy
but I don`t know if I should have done that. I love the greenish Patina look like some others have tryed already
Nils
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Mirabell61 reacted to WBlakeny in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:64 - 16-gun sloop
That's one nice looking gun tackle, those blocks are indeed superbe!
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from yvesvidal in SS Bohuslän 1914 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - Billing Boats - scale 1:50 - Swedish museum steamer
Build log part 9
this is the last part of this build,
although the are some Little things I would like to add, or to Change next time I open the glass case
I was quite happy that the glass case fitted exactly on the wardrobe it is Standing on
the brass data plate is fitted within the case
Impression of the plating bow area
and Stern area
this Position is concentrating, nearly interfearing on railing, funnel stay, steering chain, Davit tackle, but all is properly fastend to it own tackle point
foredeck is a nice Meeting place for Young couples
foreseen anchoring place
the depth marking is made with regular Mirosoft Excel and to be printed out on one side adhesive transparent foil, or on Photopaper. Shall save this up to the next opening of the glass case, when the sternlight is also to be changed from green to White.
I hope the presentation of my Bohuslän build log was liked, even though the framing, planking and hull building was not shown in this case due to lack of photos
Auf wiedersehen
Nils
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Mirabell61 reacted to CaptainNemo in SS Bohuslän 1914 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - Billing Boats - scale 1:50 - Swedish museum steamer
Nils,
My model is ~ 96 cm long so I think this is 1:45 scale. I will add a few more details but I kept it simple and maybe not so realistic compared to the real
Bohuslän. It will only be for bookshelf sailing.
I was actually thinking of adding the bumber logs, let's see...
The new NordicAtLast kit (1:45) can be seen here: http://atlastmodels.se/bohuslan
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from Mike Y in 21ft English Pinnace by Mike Y - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:24
What a beautiful build Mike,
this is a real gem you have made in high skill way
Nils
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from maurino 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 Martin W in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:64 - 16-gun sloop
I agree Popeye, good idea,
the gun Lifting / changing Detail would be for an action-type Diorama. It could be inspiring for the diorama builders here on MSW.
Nils
wheels attached now, I think I should`nt put more to it...
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from Mfelinger in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:64 - 16-gun sloop
Build log part 22
beginning with the guns....
this was thie first mock up model for checking dimensions, breech rope to be exchanged against natural hemp Color, dolphins on Barrel to be left away
staining the carriages
breechrope eyelet, other block tackle eyelets, caps on barrel Pivot pin, wheels still in the pipe...
here my jig for making the caps
use ordinary plumbers plyers for pressing the caps in shape
Nils
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Mirabell61 reacted to MarisStella.hr in Barque Stefano kit development by MarisStella.hr
Hello everyone ... here's reconstruction, it is progressing slowly ... Here are a few photos of setting the first coat of strips :
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