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HMCSS Victoria 1855 by BANYAN - 1:72
BANYAN replied to BANYAN's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Hi again folks, a small update. Not too much to show on the model itself yet as I am preparing as much as possible on the bulwarks so that once painted i do not have to revisit them much after that. This for 2 reasons; the first is that once the deck furniture is fitted there will be limited space to add anything to the bulwarks, and, as they will be flat white, and small marks will show up easily. In the meantime, two other members and I have been progressing a few parts ready to for fitting. The first is the cathead as shown below. This is at an angle of 45 degress, which is consistent with what is shown in the lithographs and with HMS Warrior (1860) . I have also made the small anchor release mechanism that will fit to the top of these (not shown). The groove is to accept the whisker which will be fitted later - too prone to damage at this stage :). Based on info held so far, I do not believe there was any ornamentation at the end of the cathead timber. As can also be seen from the the closeup camera detail, a lot more sanding and preparation is still needed. A friend (same one who did the screw) has started the on the funnel. this is the turned base to which all the required detail will be fitted. False bands to representing the telescoping components, a spider band for the chain stays, and the waste steam pipe are yet to be added along with simulated riveting. I have also made the platform for the Leadline handler which will be fitted to the stbd side bulwark and is located just under the cap rail (roughtree rail). A jacob's ladder is fitted for accessing the platform and two stanchions will be fitted into the cap rail with a leather belt between them to support the crewmember as he leaned out. The rough timber closest to camera will be glued to the bulwark and false bolts fitted either side of the platform. Another board will be added, along with eyebolts, to the port side as the platform could be moved to either side. The other photo is what I am trying to achieve at scale (eventually). As the camera has pointed out, I need to trim the rung ends a little - the camera is useful for finding this sort of detail as the platform is only 8mm x 10mm. [Edit: actually, I think I will redo the jacob's ladder; that ladder looks too crude One club member had started on the boats, but only completed three before he sadly passed away suddenly. Another member has volunteered to complete them (all shown below). Four of the boats, the two lifeboats, Gig and Whaler) will be shown with canvas covers fitted and the dinghy, which will be on the stern davits, will be open. These boats will all be repainted to be the same shade of black as the hull. You can see how small these are :). Dinghy Whaler plug with partial planking on other side complete. Completed lifeboats and Gig I have started work on the davits as these need to be fitted to the outside of the bulwarks. I have shaped the main davits, modified some shroud cleats which will be added and have yet to add some eyes to the davit head for the chain stays. See separate post on this. cheers Pat- 993 replies
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Great work on that spar Ed; if it took you three goes, I know I will need 6. I need to do a couple of these for the Victoria . Thanks for the link also, those barrette files look very useful so I will need to invest. cheers Pat
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Thank you for sharing this (and the many other) techniques; helps to inform us all. What type of file are you using there with the tapered back shoulders? cheers Pat
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Stunning detailing Greg, and a great addition to your rapidly expanding fleet - I feel positively slow compared to your rate of building Impressive model. cheers Pat
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Really nice Russ, that planking is very well done. cheers Pat
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You're becoming a dab hand at this cutting lark Danny, those funnel bases look very trim and neat! cheers Pat
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Nice rigging Dave; your deadeyes in particular have come up very nicely. the bolts on the channels look great, very well executed. cheers Pat
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Great to see you making sawdust again Mark; look forward to the updates. Those carriage components look good; obviously got the hang of using the deathstar back cheers Pat
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Need a tip on staining or coloring the running rigging
BANYAN replied to Tallsails2's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Roger, I simply use fabric dye from the grocery store (RIT brand in this case). Add some salt to it to make it colour fast - there is a mixing guide on the bottle. I use 2 part black to 1 part dark brown to get the darker colours. As Frankie advises, do this on lengths of scale rope off the spool. I put the dyed line in an old teatowel afterwards to absorb a lot of the excess moisture, then allow to dry draped over a rod with a fishing weight (swivel type) clipped to each end. Please note, Riga Hemp, in its true form is a pale greyish colour and was used for the running rigging. It got a little more greyish with exposure to salt etc. It is only the other natural rope fibres (sisal, manila and coir) that are more tan in colour. cheers Pat -
Tricky little devils to make and rig Dave; looks like you have mastered it though cheers Pat
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Great to hear all went well Greg; some great updates, she is looking well and truly the worn and torn battle hardened unit now cheers Pat
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HI Danny, in peace time yes - not so much in an operational environment - just becomes another location and targeting aid Not sue, if back in these days, this was a consideration though cheers Pat
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Where did you get that giant ruler and knife Dan? Looking really good; your blending of the seams and touchups is spot on. Were the lifebuoys/rings actually that colour, seem to really stick out when great effort was made to neutralise the lines and colours of the rest of the equipment? cheers Pat
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Hi Dan, as to the 'doors' in the bulwark rail; do they align with any of the lifeboat falls? If so, they may also be passenger embarkation (to lifeboat) gates? cheers Pat
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Very nice work Dan, she is looking great. No alternative solutions from me as I think you have a great technique going. cheers Pat
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Great to hear all went well Greg; see you at the modelling desk again in due course. cheers Pat
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She certainly looks like she has done some 'hard yards', some nice techniques there Greg. Good luck with the procedure. cheers Pat
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Hi Ed, thanks for this update; very nice work. I need to do these at some point in the future also and this is a very good technique for making and fitting the shroud fairleads. cheers Pat
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Your quickly becoming a master of the card model Danny; nice work on the stand also. cheers Pat
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