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allanyed
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allanyed got a reaction from davyboy in Want information on a model kit.
Were their kits any better back then than they are now? If they were just as bad back then as they are now, why pay anything?
Allan
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allanyed reacted to Baker in Mayflower by LCdr Dave - Billing Boats - 1:60
If it helps.
Did my single planking this way ( see link to post 52)
And yes my filler blocks are excessive. But this way they served as a first planking.
Planking in one layer went pretty smoothly
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allanyed reacted to Oldsalt1950 in Want information on a model kit.
The question is, what is the kit worth to you? The kit is a paperweight to them at the moment regardless of what they paid for it 20 years ago.
Jim
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allanyed got a reaction from Dave_E in Greeting from Pennsylvania
Hi Andrew, Welcome aboard. Are you on the Steelers side of PA or the Eagles side?
Cheers
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from Keith Black in SOLD - HMS Victory model for sale
Regarding the lantern, was the black silk and gilt tally woven with the ship's name a common practice?
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from thibaultron in SOLD - HMS Victory model for sale
Regarding the lantern, was the black silk and gilt tally woven with the ship's name a common practice?
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from Bill Morrison in Greeting from Pennsylvania
Hi Andrew, Welcome aboard. Are you on the Steelers side of PA or the Eagles side?
Cheers
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from Keith Black in Greeting from Pennsylvania
Hi Andrew, Welcome aboard. Are you on the Steelers side of PA or the Eagles side?
Cheers
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from Clementine in HMS Beagle by Clementine - OcCre - 1:60 Scale
Hi Clementine
All the planks would be about 10" wide midships and would be tapered the same rather than some a lot and some not at all. It is is the same procedure as setting up planking on the ship itself (NOT the kit method😀)
If not too much trouble, can you say what boats and their sizes are in the kit, be it launch, cutter, pinnace or what have you? THANK YOU!
Allan
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allanyed reacted to LCdr Dave in Mayflower by LCdr Dave - Billing Boats - 1:60
Unfortunately, it’s a single-planked model. I have gone over all the tutorials and literature I could find here but reading theory just isn’t the same as doing it. Once the rubber hit the road things were different.
I guess I need to curve the garboard planks into the keel more, either by tapering or spiling…..or both. Then keep tapering the remaining planks at the bow. It looks as though the stern will need stealers or some consistent widening of planks. Once I get the garboard planks sorted I think things will be smoother.
here’s hoping,
Dave
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allanyed got a reaction from Dave_E in Storage and transportation
I have shipped models across the USA and to Europe with only a couple very minor problems. Rather than take a chance, I used professional movers that knew how to handle antiques and such and they were insured. Shop around, some are expensive, some are reasonable.
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from thibaultron in Storage and transportation
I have shipped models across the USA and to Europe with only a couple very minor problems. Rather than take a chance, I used professional movers that knew how to handle antiques and such and they were insured. Shop around, some are expensive, some are reasonable.
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from robert952 in DEVICE TO FINISH ROPE ENDS TO HANG ON BITTS AND BELAY PINS
Clever and it obviously works well!!! Alternatively, you can also use the following method, although your device might be easier at our scales.
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allanyed got a reaction from Dave_E in DEVICE TO FINISH ROPE ENDS TO HANG ON BITTS AND BELAY PINS
Clever and it obviously works well!!! Alternatively, you can also use the following method, although your device might be easier at our scales.
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allanyed got a reaction from Canute in HMS MIMI 1915 by Ras Ambrioso - FINISHED - Scale 1:24 - Fast Motor Launch
Ras,
Thank you for sharing your research on this project. I find it fascinating and look forward to your build.
Allan
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allanyed reacted to chris watton in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
I have been told I must be more of a salesman so:
Starting today, Vanguard Models are having a 10% SUMMER SALE on our own brand model kits. That can represent an extremely nice saving that could more than pay for kit postage! Our Summer Sale runs from 1st July through to 30th September!
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allanyed got a reaction from Quimp Slattery in HMS Beagle by Penfold - OcCre - 1/60
You are quite correct to forgo the figurehead. Many/most British RN ships stopped having figure heads early in the 19th century to save money. If there was anything, busts were substituted about that time. From the 1808 contract for HMS Astrea and Curacoa (The contract was a printed document and the strike-throughs were on the contemporary document.)
TRAILBOARD To have a Bust double Trail Board and a Lion or Figure, as shall be directed,
Bust handsomely carved; the Rails and Supporters handsomely wrought with Mouldings ''
I did a quick search of contemporary models from about 1815 onwards on the RMG site and could not find one model with a figurehead, but rather, those with any decoration were busts.
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Terror by stevenmh - OcCre - Scale 1:75
Keith,
Save some water and buy a short piece of plastic pipe and a couple caps. Small diameter works better than one that is too large. Cut it to a length that is a little longer than the longest plank you will need, cap one end, fill it with planks then the water. No mess, no fuss and keeps anyone else in the house from complaining about the wood taking up time in the bathtub.😀 At your scale of 1:75, 125 mm long piece of pipe is plenty, but larger is no issue either if you go to larger scales. Even at 1:48, 200mm is plenty long enough for a 25-30 foot plank.
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from clearway in HMS Terror by stevenmh - OcCre - Scale 1:75
Keith,
Save some water and buy a short piece of plastic pipe and a couple caps. Small diameter works better than one that is too large. Cut it to a length that is a little longer than the longest plank you will need, cap one end, fill it with planks then the water. No mess, no fuss and keeps anyone else in the house from complaining about the wood taking up time in the bathtub.😀 At your scale of 1:75, 125 mm long piece of pipe is plenty, but larger is no issue either if you go to larger scales. Even at 1:48, 200mm is plenty long enough for a 25-30 foot plank.
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from JeffT in Hello from the outskirts of Sydney
Welcome aboard Rumbeard. Nice to see a "youngster" joining up!!
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from Canute in Byrnes saw fence advice sought
You may get more responses if you label your topic with the subject you would like to discuss, not your screen name. Just sayin'
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from rumbeard in Hello from the outskirts of Sydney
Welcome aboard Rumbeard. Nice to see a "youngster" joining up!!
Allan
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allanyed reacted to Rock_From_Korea in Grating of 16th century English galleon - different method used?
Hi Patrick,
Thanks so much for your input! I wonder why I did not notice the different method you applied to your grating although I am following your build log quite closely. I think unless I find new historical evidence of 16th century grating, I may follow your footsteps. I hope you don't mind me benchmarking your grating method!
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allanyed reacted to Rock_From_Korea in Grating of 16th century English galleon - different method used?
Hi Allan,
Thanks so much for the detailed pictures of how correct grating should be! Much appreciated and will be definitely quite helpful for my grating on Golden Hind.
Best regards,
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allanyed got a reaction from Dave_E in Hello from the outskirts of Sydney
Welcome aboard Rumbeard. Nice to see a "youngster" joining up!!
Allan
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