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Mirabell61 reacted to captainbob in SS Bohuslän 1914 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - Billing Boats - scale 1:50 - Swedish museum steamer
Nils, I'm glad after 10 years you remembered and finished her. You did a super job.
Bob
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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 Remcohe in HMS Kingfisher 1770 by Remcohe - 1/48 - English 14-Gun Sloop - POF
Thanks all for your kind words.
Sometimes you run into a part and had no clue that it would be that hard to make. The quarterdeck transom is such a part, looking rather unexciting. One redo and the better part of a couple of days work went into it. I had expected the counter timbers to be trickier but after watching Mark doing his Belona's counter with the help of a jig, I constructed a small jig that saved a lot of head aches. The mortises on the wing transom I had made light-years ago had to come off as the spacing was all wrong. Where would a shipwright be without his bottle of isopropyl
Remco
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Mirabell61 reacted to ships88 in HMS Peregrine by ships88 - Corel - SM58 log restarted
The kit provide a mixture of good and out of scale metal casting components, At times it would be best to repace those out of scale ones with new scratch built one matching the drawing plan .Since the ship itself is small. Any scrap wood would do.
The kit provided molded rail post castings are pretty good and matched the drawing plan very well. They are also very hard to duplicated in wood, so I used those.
Other components should be replaced are: the binnacle (the kit's looks iike a bended oven), The bitts (the kit's is too small)
The knight head is a hyid. the kit provided - head portion is fine, but the stock is too skinny. Cut of the head and reinserted/glued with correct sized wood stock.
Sorry for the pictures being out of sequences. I can't figure out how the uploader re-arranges them.
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Mirabell61 reacted to ships88 in HMS Peregrine by ships88 - Corel - SM58 log restarted
The spiral stair case located midship is a pronunced feature on this ship. The kit provides a metallic molded stair case, it is out of scale and not suitable. scratch build your own, The key point to remember is the stair case center post is "square" not round as research showed. This also make the construction easier, Th other thing to space out the correct number of stair threads matches the drawing (this will assist with height spacing of each stair step).
Glue the stair case outter rim to the first stair case thread (see picture 5884). This will form the quarter circuie shape of the stair case, Once dried, add the remaining stair raiser, then the step thread plate to complete.
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Mirabell61 reacted to ships88 in HMS Peregrine by ships88 - Corel - SM58 log restarted
Build pics 3
Comment update 1/1/2014
The kit's provided molded gun carriage has nice details and portion, However, it isn't correct for this kit. The carriage is too wide and not the right scale. As a result, the gun barrel sits too far back in the carriage (see comparison pictures 5836 and 5837). It is best to replace those with the correct sized wooden gun carriage. Use the drawing plan as the guide for the carriage size. Note: The gun barrel matched the drawing well. The wood carriage also enables the gun trackler ring and rope to be installed which with the metal carriage will be difficult.
Picture 5874 shows the different built stages of the gun carriages.
Warning: Be PATIENT, this will take a while and boring. Howver, you will be glad you did afterward. It does make a big difference in the finish model.
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Mirabell61 reacted to ships88 in HMS Peregrine by ships88 - Corel - SM58 log restarted
more build pics. 2
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Mirabell61 reacted to ships88 in HMS Peregrine by ships88 - Corel - SM58 log restarted
Picture 5282 shows the comparison between the scratch window frame versus the paper printed window image. The paper printed window represents only two demension and should be replace with a 3 demensional window. Trace the window outline onto a blank paper. Glue the correct sized wood stocks to the paper. Once glue dries, use a sharp blade and cut the completed wooden window frame away from the paper. sand away any remaining paper on the window frame (use a fine grid sand paper).
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Mirabell61 reacted to ships88 in HMS Peregrine by ships88 - Corel - SM58 log restarted
The key to making this ship model is to use the drawing as the primary reference for the build (the supplied components are not to scale nor correct at times). If it does not resembles the drawing, make your own replacement part (there are small enough, any scrap wood laiding around will do).
Picture 5194 shows the kit provided deck planking (lighter color ones) in comparison to the rest of the deck with the planking split in half with a #11 blade. Pencil was utilized to simulate culking between deck plankings.
VERY IMPORTANT: Cut the lower portion of the second gun port ring (see picture 5115, use the drawing plan as the reference), This is required, as the channel will be in the way it is not done, I have seems a couple of built of this model recently, Most did not trim the 2nd gun ring. As result, the hull and the stern profile ended up taller than it should be (also the sequential gun ports' height), The stern window, the stern decornation will not match up.
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Mirabell61 reacted to dgbot in SS Bohuslän 1914 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - Billing Boats - scale 1:50 - Swedish museum steamer
Beatiful work Nils
David B
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Mirabell61 reacted to WackoWolf in SS Bohuslän 1914 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - Billing Boats - scale 1:50 - Swedish museum steamer
How many years have you into the build?
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Mirabell61 reacted to michael mott in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
Druxey There ya go
Kieth I am glad that you can use the saw blade trick.
Mark Thanks
And than you all for the likes.
I was not very happy actually with the set of four new hinges so today I began a third set, this time I did not anneal the brass but bent it cold, and scaled up just a little by using a 1/16th end mill. The picture shows a steel rod acting as a bit of a drill to clean up the holes after the milling
The next picture shows the new hinge made today next to the slightly smaller earlier one. the new one looks a lot tidier to me
Set up in the companionway.
I added some small bevels to the door frame. tomorrow I will finish the second set for the other door.
Michael
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from VonHoldinghausen 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 RMC in HMS Vanguard by RMC - FINISHED - Amati/Victory Models - scale 1:72
I have now painted the area below the facia, though does not yet have a coat of polyyurethane.
The decorative wooden strips have been painted and attached. These were pre-bent using my little bending machine (I don't know what else to call it) a photo of which appears earlier in this log. The 2x1mm strip was quite splintery, and it is a good idea to coat the strip with a little thin CA first to prevent breakage.
Here is the facia dry-fitted
The following give some idea of what the facia and the decorative molding look like. I am very tempted to attach the molding to the facia as well as some of the cast decorations before putting the facia on the model. It would make things far easier. A potential problem is that the facia will have a slight curve when attached. Gluing all the bits and pieces onto it without any 'give' in the glue may result in trouble.
Comments/suggestions welcome.
The two bits of ply poking over the top of the facia will have to be filed down flush.This, and the need to lower the facia so that the windows are obscured (others have had the same problem) suggest the plans need revision.
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Mirabell61 reacted to RMC in HMS Vanguard by RMC - FINISHED - Amati/Victory Models - scale 1:72
I have now applied most of the decoration. Applying it accurately on the model would have been quite difficult. I was still .5mm out on one decoration - those who may be interested may care to find where.
The first two photos show how the required curvature of the facia was derived. A piece of timber strip was taped to where the facia will be attached, and the curvature drawn on a piece of paper. I then used this as a template to shape a piece of balsa.
I then pressed the large decoration and the facia together over the shaped piece of balsa. To get the decoration to the correct height I clamped a piece of strip across the facia so that the decoration only had to be moved laterally to position it correctly (no photo, sorry).
The gold decorations on the facia required quite a bit of filing to obtain a good fit, and the two small decorations above the top windows did no fit and needed to be trimmed.
A fair bit of fiddling was needed on the stern to make the facia fit properly, but the dry-fit shown suggests it should turn out reasonably well.
On a different note. I have discovered that Xylene will take off any residual polish on copper better than anything else I have tried. I am now waiting to apply the clear matte sealer. It must not be too humid (<65%) and it has rained virtually every day for the last fortnight. I didn't rain for two months before that!
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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 got a reaction from yvesvidal in SS Bohuslän 1914 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - Billing Boats - scale 1:50 - Swedish museum steamer
Build log part 7
here the baseplate for the casing, the standplate and the two pedestals have been made (pedestals again made from old candleholders)
foredeck completed together with the selfmade anchor winch
the steering chain leaves the wheelhouse, is turned 90° over a block, under the Little bench, and heads under the lifeboat towards Stern over the boats deck in guided stanchions
Stern flagpost and capstan added, and two life-raft Containments in their launching racks on the boatsdeck. The ruddershaft in its sleeve-tube goes through all decks
anchor winch
who saw the mistake ? (Sternlight should be White instead of green)
Build log part 8 to follow....
(part 8 + 9) shall be the last two intended parts for this build
Nils
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from PeteB in SS Bohuslän 1914 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - Billing Boats - scale 1:50 - Swedish museum steamer
Build log part 7
here the baseplate for the casing, the standplate and the two pedestals have been made (pedestals again made from old candleholders)
foredeck completed together with the selfmade anchor winch
the steering chain leaves the wheelhouse, is turned 90° over a block, under the Little bench, and heads under the lifeboat towards Stern over the boats deck in guided stanchions
Stern flagpost and capstan added, and two life-raft Containments in their launching racks on the boatsdeck. The ruddershaft in its sleeve-tube goes through all decks
anchor winch
who saw the mistake ? (Sternlight should be White instead of green)
Build log part 8 to follow....
(part 8 + 9) shall be the last two intended parts for this build
Nils
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from IgorSky in SS Bohuslän 1914 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - Billing Boats - scale 1:50 - Swedish museum steamer
Build log part 7
here the baseplate for the casing, the standplate and the two pedestals have been made (pedestals again made from old candleholders)
foredeck completed together with the selfmade anchor winch
the steering chain leaves the wheelhouse, is turned 90° over a block, under the Little bench, and heads under the lifeboat towards Stern over the boats deck in guided stanchions
Stern flagpost and capstan added, and two life-raft Containments in their launching racks on the boatsdeck. The ruddershaft in its sleeve-tube goes through all decks
anchor winch
who saw the mistake ? (Sternlight should be White instead of green)
Build log part 8 to follow....
(part 8 + 9) shall be the last two intended parts for this build
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 6
wheelhouse with hinged door, Bridge grating, port nav. light, bell and 90° Lever for operating the steam whistle (per wire Connection to the funnel)
starboard side with lifevest chest
here a nice brass anchor, modified a bit, will be blackened later on
here again one of These Little benches on Bridge deck
Crew and Gothenburg passengers boarded for a next roundtrip, lifeboats rigged up
Build log 7 to follow....
Nils
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Mirabell61 reacted to captainbob in SS Bohuslän 1914 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - Billing Boats - scale 1:50 - Swedish museum steamer
Nils, beautiful work as always.
Bob
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from avsjerome2003 in SS Bohuslän 1914 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - Billing Boats - scale 1:50 - Swedish museum steamer
Build log part 7
here the baseplate for the casing, the standplate and the two pedestals have been made (pedestals again made from old candleholders)
foredeck completed together with the selfmade anchor winch
the steering chain leaves the wheelhouse, is turned 90° over a block, under the Little bench, and heads under the lifeboat towards Stern over the boats deck in guided stanchions
Stern flagpost and capstan added, and two life-raft Containments in their launching racks on the boatsdeck. The ruddershaft in its sleeve-tube goes through all decks
anchor winch
who saw the mistake ? (Sternlight should be White instead of green)
Build log part 8 to follow....
(part 8 + 9) shall be the last two intended parts for this build
Nils
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Mirabell61 got a reaction from PeteB in SS Bohuslän 1914 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - Billing Boats - scale 1:50 - Swedish museum steamer
Build log part 6
wheelhouse with hinged door, Bridge grating, port nav. light, bell and 90° Lever for operating the steam whistle (per wire Connection to the funnel)
starboard side with lifevest chest
here a nice brass anchor, modified a bit, will be blackened later on
here again one of These Little benches on Bridge deck
Crew and Gothenburg passengers boarded for a next roundtrip, lifeboats rigged up
Build log 7 to follow....
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 4
White part above waterline only primered
bulleyes fitted, hull "riveted", plated and painted
tackle brackets for fastening the aft mast stays, soldered to the railing stanchions (through deck below
above the rectangular wooden window Frame there shall be fitted Ornament decors later on
model for making the clay-mould for the ornaments (intend to use low meting Point metal for that)
stair to 2nd passenger deck, swan neck vents, and fastening bracket rail for Front mast stays
anchor crane and bowpost flagstock
Progress well under way
Build log part 5 to follow....
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 3
the double sheaved boat brass blocks are selfmade, also the round Skylights from Wood rings and brass "spokes"
sorry the pic is not too good, but here the hull has been plated and the portholes drilled for the bulleyes
the wheel- / charthouse foof has become a rim around and drainpipes for rain in the aft corners
here and in the next pic the plating can be seen better
behind the railings the many Mahagoni sitting benches can be seen.
Drainpipes from the boat deck go down from the upper cabins Roof and in 90° angle out through scupper like openings in the low hight bulwarks
front deck hatch and brass made masts fitted, angle meets that of the funnel
Build log part 4 to follow...
Nils
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