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Photographing your models
Steve G replied to Patrick Matthews's topic in Photographing your work. How to do this.
As an ex pro photographer I agree with most of these comments. Lighting is crucial, but it does not have to be expensive. You really can't have too much light on a subject (though you CAN have it in the wrong place) reflectors are the answer to most lighting issues and the easiest and cheapest way to make one or six is to stick crumpled up baking foil onto cardboard. Works as good as anything. I used this for product shots at my home studio, but on location had to use proper expensive stuff for the sake of credibility, but there is almost no difference between them. -
Well, I first started back in the 70s. I had built and flown many aircraft kits and done a fair amount of plastic model making, but I was in our local model shop and they had a Billings Golden Hind. We'll, I just had to have it. There was no Internet in those days and I was pretty much on my own, but I really did make good progress with it despite very poor instructions and no laser cutting of parts, every one had to be cut from ply with a fretsaw. We decided to move house and I gave the partially built model to a friend to finish. He did quite well with it till it came to the rigging where he just gave up. In the early eighties I bought Norske Love and again made fairly good progress but again a house move put a stop to all that. The partially built Hull and planked decking is still in the loft of my house, I haven't seen it for about 30 years as access up there is not easy, but I'll dig it out at some point. I realise that these complex models are really beyond my competence, but I think (!) I could manage the one I have now chosen. Cheers
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I'd like to thank you all for the brilliant responses to my enquiry. I am pretty much decided on doing the Lady Eleanor now. I admit when I first looked at it I thought it was a bit TOO simple and basic. However, looking through a couple of the build logs soon put me straight! They are all fabulously informative but I have to say that the one done by 'Blue Ensign ' is truly remarkable, mind blowing in fact. I'll order it next week but I won't start the build till mid December. Thanks again, you guys are brilliant. Steve
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Cheers. It's not the cost so much as having the determination to finish the project. I'd love to do a victory, but I know its well beyond my competence level and frustration would kick in. If I could do one I could actually finish, I think it would give me the confidence to attempt something slightly more ambitious.
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OK. Just had a real good look at his selection. Ideally, I'd like to build a 'Trafalgar' type boat, but as effectively this will be my first proper build I am considering the Lady Eleanor, I don't know what you guys think, but it's important for me to be able to make a decent fist if the job as I know that if I start to cock it up it'll go in the bin, and this model looks doable. Your thoughts would be very welcome.
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Well,that's three nil to Vanguard Models! Thanks for the input, I'll have a proper look at the options he offers. They are considerably more expensive than the Caldercraft ones I was looking at, but I suppose you get what you pay for. Just been looking at a couple of build logs and they do look rather splendid and I suppose having the main man on this site to shout at when things go wrong is always a bonus 😉 Thanks guys
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Hi. I'm new here and am about to retire from work and fancy a good long term project, so model ship building is my choice. I attempted to make a Billings Norsk Love some 30 odd years ago, but moved house and never got re-started, but, in truth, it was a bit of an overwhelming task for a first build. So, I'm looking to buy a kit, but the choices are mind boggling. I want something that is challenging enough to keep my interest, but not overwhelming in complexity, and something that I wish, halfway through that I had chosen something else. I've been looking at three, Lady Nelson, Pickle and Sherbourne. I've read quite a few build logs but would appreciate any advice or alternative suggestions. Thanks in advance Steve
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