Jump to content

MikeE

Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    12

  • Joined

  • Last visited

Recent Profile Visitors

653 profile views
  1. MikeE
    I'm not so sure on how to start the build log. If anyone has any instructions, please let me know. the build logs I've seen so far are for the beginning of the model. I have completed the beginning and would like to continue on.
  2.    gieb8688 reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Victory by mfrazier - Sergal 782 - 1:78 scale
  3.    GrandpaPhil reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Victory by mfrazier - Sergal 782 - 1:78 scale
  4.    Old Collingwood reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Victory by mfrazier - Sergal 782 - 1:78 scale
  5.    Old Collingwood reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Victory by mfrazier - Sergal 782 - 1:78 scale
  6.    Old Collingwood reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Victory by mfrazier - Sergal 782 - 1:78 scale
  7. MikeE
    This is how my decks look. I did not receive any light colored planking in the kit. At this stage it is not finish sanded nor has the finish applied. Any pointers ?
  8. MikeE
    I'm sorry to hear you are so dissatisfied with your kit. I have not started a log of mine. I'm afraid I'm not very good yet. At least not good enough to impress anyone. I've been doing this for about 20 years and have accumulated many kits and quite a man cave full of modeling tools. I really enjoy this and will continue for the rest of my life. The one thing that stands out about this particular kit is that I kind-of like the deck planking. It is darker (walnut) than others and looks good. I cut all the strips into set lengths and place them in a alternating pattern with contact cement. I have placed all these lengths together and used a magic marker to darken the sides before but didn't really see the advantage. Your attention to historical detail is great. This is the first time I've heard of companies that sold detail parts. I'm still learning. Thanks for your log!!
  9. MikeE
    Yes. The Sergal 782. I am doing the decking now. I usually do the deck planking before starting the hull planking. I am learning a lot from your blog. My kit came with 2 different kinds of hull planking wood. Balsa and lime. The directions say to use either. Is your kit the same? Which way did you go? Mike E
  10.    Old Collingwood reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Victory by mfrazier - Sergal 782 - 1:78 scale
  11. MikeE
    Hi Mark, I'm working on this Victory as well. I will be following with enthusiasm! I'm about at the same place you are
  12. MikeE
    How's this build going? I just started mine and I'm not quite this far. I am still planking the hull on the lower portion. Yours is very good so far !!
  13. MikeE
    Is anyone currently working on this ship? Would love to start a build log with someone currently working on it.
  14.    EricWilliamMarshall reacted to a post in a topic: New to this site
  15.    GrandpaPhil reacted to a post in a topic: New to this site
  16.    mtaylor reacted to a post in a topic: need Constructo 1.50 HMS bounty instructions
  17.    Keith Black reacted to a post in a topic: Hello from Lake Michigan coast...
  18. MikeE
    Welcome, I'm in Grand Rapids.
  19. MikeE
    Can anyone direct me on the use of this site? I have been building model ships for quite a few years and am looking for build logs with pictures on a variety of ships that I am building. I was hoping to get some new pointers and insight. I am currently building Corel's Wappen Von Hamburg, Mantua's Sovereign of the seas, Corel's Victory, Constructo's Victory, Corel's Wasa. I have built the hulls of these ships and am ready for the next step. Looking for any info on any of these ships.
  20. MikeE
    I built the Constructo Bounty a while ago and still have the instruction Manual and all the drawings if you would like them
  21. MikeE
    I am currently building the Mantua S.O.S. I have built many ships from all kinds of different companies. I found Mantua to be about average, if not below average, in instructions and material quality. This is not to say they aren't worth the money but (in my opinion) there are better models out there if you're going to spend that kind of money. Corel has a nice Wappen Von Hamburg that I building along side the S.O.S right now. Euromodel is a good company too.
  22. MikeE
    MikeE joined the community
  23. MikeE
    I am really enjoying this conversation. I am just starting my Wappen. This will really come in handy so keep it up! thanks

About us

Modelshipworld - Advancing Ship Modeling through Research

SSL Secured

Your security is important for us so this Website is SSL-Secured

NRG Mailing Address

Nautical Research Guild
237 South Lincoln Street
Westmont IL, 60559-1917

Model Ship World ® and the MSW logo are Registered Trademarks, and belong to the Nautical Research Guild (United States Patent and Trademark Office: No. 6,929,264 & No. 6,929,274, registered Dec. 20, 2022)

Helpful Links

About the NRG

If you enjoy building ship models that are historically accurate as well as beautiful, then The Nautical Research Guild (NRG) is just right for you.

The Guild is a non-profit educational organization whose mission is to “Advance Ship Modeling Through Research”. We provide support to our members in their efforts to raise the quality of their model ships.

The Nautical Research Guild has published our world-renowned quarterly magazine, The Nautical Research Journal, since 1955. The pages of the Journal are full of articles by accomplished ship modelers who show you how they create those exquisite details on their models, and by maritime historians who show you the correct details to build. The Journal is available in both print and digital editions. Go to the NRG web site (www.thenrg.org) to download a complimentary digital copy of the Journal. The NRG also publishes plan sets, books and compilations of back issues of the Journal and the former Ships in Scale and Model Ship Builder magazines.

Our Emblem ®

Modelshipworld - Advancing Ship Modeling through Research

Nautical Research Guild ® and the NRG logo are Registered Trademarks, and belong to the Nautical Research Guild (United States Patent and Trademark Office: No. 6,999,236 & No. 6,999,237, registered March 14, 2023)

×
×
  • Create New...