Dan Vadas
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Hamburg Harbor Diorama by Dan Vadas - HMV - 1:250 - CARD - DIORAMA
The four ship's boats and a deadeye for one of the masts. The "lashing" is 0.3mm black wire :
The mostly completed freighter. One of the cranes will be glued on when a length for the cable can be established :
TBC ..........
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Hamburg Harbor Diorama by Dan Vadas - HMV - 1:250 - CARD - DIORAMA
One of my grandsons (Khye) who is 21 y.o. has recently bought a house with his fiancee. It has a couple of spare rooms (until rugrats come along ), one of which he is making into a trophy/exhibition room. They have both taken a great interest in my models, so I am giving them all the ones I have left.
He has also indicated that he would like to take up modelling of some type as a hobby, and is going to build a workshop in his huge backyard for that purpose. So I am also going to give him my substantial collection of modelling tools, equipment and workbenches.
He's a very smart and responsible lad, so I am hopeful that he will carry on my work, including finishing this kit.
Thanks everyone else for the comments and Likes. More pics of the diorama will follow in the next post.
Danny
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Dan Vadas reacted to bruce d in QUICK-FIND INDEXES to BUILD LOGS FOR KITS
Ah, well. worth a try. I think the work that goes into maintaining an index on a subject like this is underestimated, so thanks for what you have done.
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Dan Vadas reacted to JeffT in QUICK-FIND INDEXES to BUILD LOGS FOR KITS
I've taken over updating the ship indexes for Danny. Everything is updated through 5/21/2020. If your log is missing, just shoot me a PM.
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from lmagna in 1/48 Seafire Mk. III (Late)
There are plenty of differences between plastic and wood, card, metal etc building. I'm talking Kit building here - Scratchbuilding does indeed share a lot of similarities.
For instance there is a lot more painting involved in plastic compared to the others. Also different prep work (cutting, filling, cleaning for paint, gluing, etc). Plastic modelling usually doesn't involve a lot of modification to parts unless you are modifying an existing Kit (I suppose the same could be said of the others).
There are also differences in the type of tools required for the different media. For instance a lathe or milling machine wouldn't get much use if you work strictly in card or plastic, but would be essential for metal and (to a lesser extent) wood building. Of course there are also plenty of cross-overs between those required for the various media (scalpels, measuring equipment, tweezers, etc).
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from mtaylor in chain sources
Thanks Pat. I'm at a loss to understand why they would put a Scale (1/350) on it - real chains come in all different sizes depending on the size and type of ship.
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from mtaylor in chain sources
Or even cut from Card - it takes a bit of practise though .
I found THIS site for various sizes of brass stud-link chain. Also THIS one - not sure what it's laser-cut from.
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from popeye the sailor in 1/48 Seafire Mk. III (Late)
There are plenty of differences between plastic and wood, card, metal etc building. I'm talking Kit building here - Scratchbuilding does indeed share a lot of similarities.
For instance there is a lot more painting involved in plastic compared to the others. Also different prep work (cutting, filling, cleaning for paint, gluing, etc). Plastic modelling usually doesn't involve a lot of modification to parts unless you are modifying an existing Kit (I suppose the same could be said of the others).
There are also differences in the type of tools required for the different media. For instance a lathe or milling machine wouldn't get much use if you work strictly in card or plastic, but would be essential for metal and (to a lesser extent) wood building. Of course there are also plenty of cross-overs between those required for the various media (scalpels, measuring equipment, tweezers, etc).
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from popeye the sailor in 1/48 Seafire Mk. III (Late)
With the amount of Spitfires built/being built on this Site we may have to change our name to Model Ship and Spitfire World .
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Dan Vadas reacted to Jim Lad in chain sources
Thanks for the link, Danny - that's pretty much fine enough to be used for chain sheets at 1:96.
John
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from Cabbie in Hamburg Harbor Diorama by Dan Vadas - HMV - 1:250 - CARD - DIORAMA
That's not set in stone yet David.
If and when he does start modelling he'll certainly be signing into MSW, probably with the Username of "Khye something". I bought this Laptop I'm now using for that express purpose - I've loaded all my modelling files, pics etc onto it so he can go back and reference my past work easily. If (when) he starts modelling I'll donate this computer to him as one of my "tools".
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from Edwardkenway in 1/48 Seafire Mk. III (Late)
There are plenty of differences between plastic and wood, card, metal etc building. I'm talking Kit building here - Scratchbuilding does indeed share a lot of similarities.
For instance there is a lot more painting involved in plastic compared to the others. Also different prep work (cutting, filling, cleaning for paint, gluing, etc). Plastic modelling usually doesn't involve a lot of modification to parts unless you are modifying an existing Kit (I suppose the same could be said of the others).
There are also differences in the type of tools required for the different media. For instance a lathe or milling machine wouldn't get much use if you work strictly in card or plastic, but would be essential for metal and (to a lesser extent) wood building. Of course there are also plenty of cross-overs between those required for the various media (scalpels, measuring equipment, tweezers, etc).
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from Edwardkenway in 1/48 Seafire Mk. III (Late)
With the amount of Spitfires built/being built on this Site we may have to change our name to Model Ship and Spitfire World .
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Dan Vadas reacted to Egilman in 1/48 Seafire Mk. III (Late)
Well then we agree Dan, most of us start out as kit builders, and grow into model makers.... The basic skills and tools are the the same, model building is where you decide to do it your own way instead of the way the kit manufacturer says it should be.....
That is when the artistry comes out...... (and you realize you can model anything)
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from marktiedens in 1/48 Seafire Mk. III (Late)
With the amount of Spitfires built/being built on this Site we may have to change our name to Model Ship and Spitfire World .
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from mtaylor in 1/48 Seafire Mk. III (Late)
There are plenty of differences between plastic and wood, card, metal etc building. I'm talking Kit building here - Scratchbuilding does indeed share a lot of similarities.
For instance there is a lot more painting involved in plastic compared to the others. Also different prep work (cutting, filling, cleaning for paint, gluing, etc). Plastic modelling usually doesn't involve a lot of modification to parts unless you are modifying an existing Kit (I suppose the same could be said of the others).
There are also differences in the type of tools required for the different media. For instance a lathe or milling machine wouldn't get much use if you work strictly in card or plastic, but would be essential for metal and (to a lesser extent) wood building. Of course there are also plenty of cross-overs between those required for the various media (scalpels, measuring equipment, tweezers, etc).
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from mtaylor in 1/48 Seafire Mk. III (Late)
With the amount of Spitfires built/being built on this Site we may have to change our name to Model Ship and Spitfire World .
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from Canute in 1/48 Seafire Mk. III (Late)
There are plenty of differences between plastic and wood, card, metal etc building. I'm talking Kit building here - Scratchbuilding does indeed share a lot of similarities.
For instance there is a lot more painting involved in plastic compared to the others. Also different prep work (cutting, filling, cleaning for paint, gluing, etc). Plastic modelling usually doesn't involve a lot of modification to parts unless you are modifying an existing Kit (I suppose the same could be said of the others).
There are also differences in the type of tools required for the different media. For instance a lathe or milling machine wouldn't get much use if you work strictly in card or plastic, but would be essential for metal and (to a lesser extent) wood building. Of course there are also plenty of cross-overs between those required for the various media (scalpels, measuring equipment, tweezers, etc).
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from Canute in 1/48 Seafire Mk. III (Late)
With the amount of Spitfires built/being built on this Site we may have to change our name to Model Ship and Spitfire World .
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from Old Collingwood in 1/48 Seafire Mk. III (Late)
There are plenty of differences between plastic and wood, card, metal etc building. I'm talking Kit building here - Scratchbuilding does indeed share a lot of similarities.
For instance there is a lot more painting involved in plastic compared to the others. Also different prep work (cutting, filling, cleaning for paint, gluing, etc). Plastic modelling usually doesn't involve a lot of modification to parts unless you are modifying an existing Kit (I suppose the same could be said of the others).
There are also differences in the type of tools required for the different media. For instance a lathe or milling machine wouldn't get much use if you work strictly in card or plastic, but would be essential for metal and (to a lesser extent) wood building. Of course there are also plenty of cross-overs between those required for the various media (scalpels, measuring equipment, tweezers, etc).
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Dan Vadas reacted to Egilman in 1/48 Seafire Mk. III (Late)
With the quality of what is being built here, the modeling experience and talents being shown, you may very well have to... {chuckle}
I've always said that applying the techniques of building wooden and multimedia ships are exactly applicable to the plastic modeling world, and I am not afraid to state the fact that many, (if not most) of the ship models in the US Navy museum are at least multi-media and a good portion of those have some form of plastic on them....
Plastic is nothing but a medium with it's advantages and disadvantages.....
This is a good place to show off skills/techniques that don't often get shown...
EG
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Dan Vadas reacted to Old Collingwood in 1/48 Seafire Mk. III (Late)
Not far wrong there Dan, tell you what this section has really taken off.
OC.
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from lmagna in 1/48 Seafire Mk. III (Late)
With the amount of Spitfires built/being built on this Site we may have to change our name to Model Ship and Spitfire World .
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from Egilman in 1/48 Seafire Mk. III (Late)
With the amount of Spitfires built/being built on this Site we may have to change our name to Model Ship and Spitfire World .
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Dan Vadas reacted to Old Collingwood in 1/48 Seafire Mk. III (Late)
So another spit on the go - this time I am rescuing the ICM Spit IX kit and turning it into a Seafire Mk.111 as I believe they were basically the same apart from a few mods that I should be able to create - seam on the wing that would have been for the wing fold, and scribing under the bottom rear to simulate the cut out for the arester hook, I will also fashion a hook and fit it semi recessed, the rest is basically built as the kit IX.
Reason I have chose to do this is during the war my father cut his teeth on Seafires before moving on to RAF types.
So here it begins with the already fitted out cockpit wall - I added the paintwork (cockpit green) and picked out the details then my normal pencil for shading and white highlight, I then closed both sides together as the cockpit floor/seat/insrument consol are made as a unit and popped in from underneath.
Here are the first pics.
OC.
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