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AnobiumPunctatum
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AnobiumPunctatum got a reaction from Canute in HMS Bellerophon 1786 by AON – scale 1:64 – 74-gun 3rd Rate Man of War - Arrogant-Class
I wish you a lot of fun with frameing your model. And let the pictures come
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AnobiumPunctatum got a reaction from EJ_L in Decided to build the USS Constitution 1/96 Scale Model
The Revell Kit is quite old, but with a lot of substance to create a very beautyful model. One problem of every plastic kit is the thiknee of the side, which is to small. Have look in the beautyful build log of dafi's HMS Victory, to see what is possible with an plastik kit.
Have a lot of fun during your build.
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AnobiumPunctatum got a reaction from aviaamator in HMS Naiad 1797 by albert - FINISHED - 1/48
Absolut fantastic. I am a big fan of your build
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AnobiumPunctatum reacted to tadheus in La Salamandre by tadheus - 1:24
Continuation.
The beginning of the relation is available at this address:
http://5500.forumact...ndre-1-24#66516
Regards, Pawel
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AnobiumPunctatum reacted to EdT in Young America 1853 by EdT - FINISHED - extreme clipper
Thank you, Glenn. Most kind. When I saw over 50 notifications in my box, I figured someone was doing some catchup.
Rob, the picture is attached. Look familiar?
Ed
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AnobiumPunctatum reacted to rwiederrich in Young America 1853 by EdT - FINISHED - extreme clipper
Found a 6ft half model of the Young America in the Smithsonian in DC.
Very fine example.
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AnobiumPunctatum reacted to AON in HMS Bellerophon 1786 by AON – scale 1:64 – 74-gun 3rd Rate Man of War - Arrogant-Class
Sunday 16 Oct 2016
Some minor progress. This is much harder than it seems. I hope to be better at framing soon.
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AnobiumPunctatum reacted to druxey in HMS Bellerophon 1786 by AON – scale 1:64 – 74-gun 3rd Rate Man of War - Arrogant-Class
Did anyone say this was easy stuff? It's a big commitment and a big learning curve. But you are obviously on your way. Those are rather large nuts/weights you are using! Or is your model smaller than I'm visualizing?
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AnobiumPunctatum got a reaction from Piet in La Salamandre by tadheus - 1:24
Fantastic. Your model looks like a real ship
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AnobiumPunctatum got a reaction from ggrieco in Dunbrody by Mahuna - FINISHED - 1:48 - Cross-Section - Irish Famine Ship
Really nice section model, Frank
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AnobiumPunctatum reacted to tadheus in La Salamandre by tadheus - 1:24
Continuation.
The beginning of the relation is available at this address:
http://5500.forumact...ndre-1-24#66516
Regards, Pawel
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AnobiumPunctatum reacted to Chuck in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Chuck - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - kit prototype
Rigging has begun. I still havent made the long guns at the bow but I figured I needed to break the ice and at least add the blocks to the tip of the bowsprit. There are 4 blocks. Two singles and two doubles that are 3/16" long. I am using dark brown for standing rigging and light brown for running rigging.
Next up will be the bobstay with tackle and then the bowsprit guys. It has been a long time since I rigged a model. I figured why procrastinate.
In some cases, these blocks are hooked to the ringbolts. But I am just seizing them. There are so many different configurations used on Cutters from this time period. And yes...I am using all Syren blocks and rope of course. Its a brutal close up photo but it looks fine in actuality.
Onward and upward as they say.
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AnobiumPunctatum got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Bellerophon 1786 by AON – scale 1:64 – 74-gun 3rd Rate Man of War - Arrogant-Class
I wish you a lot of fun with frameing your model. And let the pictures come
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AnobiumPunctatum got a reaction from AON in HMS Bellerophon 1786 by AON – scale 1:64 – 74-gun 3rd Rate Man of War - Arrogant-Class
I wish you a lot of fun with frameing your model. And let the pictures come
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AnobiumPunctatum reacted to AON in HMS Bellerophon 1786 by AON – scale 1:64 – 74-gun 3rd Rate Man of War - Arrogant-Class
Monday 10 Oct 2016
Leave it to a Theatrical fellow to (almost) quote George Shaw. I think I almost do Druxey... the tutorial earlier in the year didn't hurt much. In fact it certainly helped today.
I tackled Frames 28... after having woken up to +2°C and decided I best close the water fountain off the patio, drain the garden hoses and blow out the sprinkler system this morning. It may be early but if I wait much longer it will only get colder and less enjoyable to do.
I bevelled the scarph joint... in the correct direction (almost screwed it up). I also left the overall length about 8" (1/8" or 3mm) proud at the top (head).
I will put it up tonight or tomorrow. I want to let the glue dry thoroughly as I still need to taper the thickness slightly.
Should mention I did each of these individually and then when almost done I remembered Druxey's trick off gluing two pieces of wood together (rubber glue) and cutting in pairs to save time. I will try this next time!
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AnobiumPunctatum reacted to AON in HMS Bellerophon 1786 by AON – scale 1:64 – 74-gun 3rd Rate Man of War - Arrogant-Class
Sunday 9 Oct 2016
I did manage to steal a few hours for myself (between peeling potatoes and washing dishes... and eating... Happy Thanksgiving to all fellow Canuks out there) to complete the last group of three pairs of short cant frames.
There were three scrapped pieces and a fourth that flew away from me from the sanding belt. I searched for it for about 10 minutes and finally gave up and cut out a new piece. As I turned around to go back to the other end of the room I saw it in the chippings on the floor around the planer. I made a new piece and as it was better I threw the old one out.
I have a magnifying glass attached to my scroll saw table to help me focus on my cuts. I find it helps tremendously as I also have early stages of macular degeneration in my left eye and it plays havoc with lines.
Here are some photos. Going to try frame 28 today. It is a long one with one bevelled joint.
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AnobiumPunctatum reacted to toms10 in HMS Leopard by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:85 scale POF/POB
Got just a little bit further. Finished gluing the rest of the frames and bulkheads.
Also finished the false keel and keelson. Here is a close up of the bow area. I decided make the bow stem from individual pieces instead of one solid piece of walnut.
Tom
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AnobiumPunctatum got a reaction from Canute in HMS Naiad 1797 by albert - FINISHED - 1/48
Absolut fantastic. I am a big fan of your build
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AnobiumPunctatum reacted to Jeronimo in THE 74-GUN SHIP by Jeronimo
Hi friends.
Pictures of the 74 gun-ship by Alexey Konzelko.
Karl
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AnobiumPunctatum got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Naiad 1797 by albert - FINISHED - 1/48
Absolut fantastic. I am a big fan of your build
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AnobiumPunctatum reacted to ChrisLBren in USF Confederacy by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - 3/16 Scale
Hey Group,
Back at it with Confederacy - all of the channels and chainplates are installed - now its back to the head timbers and finishing up the bow
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AnobiumPunctatum reacted to ChrisLBren in USF Confederacy by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - 3/16 Scale
She's back on the bench - continuing the channels and chainplates. No more guarantees when she will be completed - maybe sooner than later ?!?
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AnobiumPunctatum reacted to ChrisLBren in USF Confederacy by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - 3/16 Scale
Finger still hurts a bit a week later but my model related injury hasn't stopped me ! Finishing Confederacy by year end or bust.....
Update - the foremast channels are installed. I chose to paint Chucks nice boxwood deadeyes with Tamiya Flat Black paint. If I use paint/dye again on my next model (which Im leaning more to a "Belgian school" approach of all Pear) I will not bother with Fiebings dye - Tamiya flat black with an overcoat of Watcos Danish Oil looks as good as Fiebings with far less trouble in application.
This is may be my last build at this scale - thanks to a photo etch set from Model Expo Ive been able to realize the chainplate assemblies - soldering them this small would be a serious pain - kudos to you Rusty !
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AnobiumPunctatum reacted to AON in HMS Bellerophon 1786 by AON – scale 1:64 – 74-gun 3rd Rate Man of War - Arrogant-Class
Saturday 08 OCT 2016
It took me three tries but the third was the charm.
The secret seems to be measure 50 times and cut minuscule slices and sand microscopic bits off until it fits.
Following that rule of thumb the others worked out fine!
Had to stop after three sets as my upper back, between my shoulder blades is getting sore. It all relates to my neck fusion. I'll be good to go again after a short bit of rest.
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