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Welcome to MSW. This is a great site and the folks that belong to this forum are extremely helpful and polite. Good luck with your journey into thid wonderful hobby. Cheers Nearshore
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Hi Frecap, I am impressed with your research into the accuracy of the Bellona. I agree with Yves that you are taking the construction of Corel’s version of this ship to another level. I am amazed at the details you are achieving at this scale. (1:100) Building the same kit myself I see areas that I could have improved on, but I am past that the point of construction and am not going to go backwards and try and (probably fail) to replicate the detail you are achieving. I agree with you that each modeler has their own vision when constructing their models. For me, I am trying to use the PE parts and cast fittings that were supplied with the kit and use the natural tones of the wood to create my own masterpiece. LOL You are certainly raising the bar with your Bellona build, and I look forward to watching your progress. I am sure I am going to have many questions going forward with by build and I am grateful to have an expert like yourself to rely on when those questions arise. Keep up the amazing job you are doing, and I wish you and your family well for the holiday seasons. Cheers Nearshore -
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Very well done. Looks amazing !!
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Hi Frecap, Your guwales look fantastic!! I am curious on what technique you used to get the end of the gunwales to curve up. I am going to be building mine in the near future and was hoping you could provide me some insight on how you achieved this. I am assuming that you used two pieces of wood glued together and shaped the final result. I am very impressed with your work and your Bellona is really coming out nice. The paint scheme you have chosen is beautiful.
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Hello All, I have a small update on the Bellona progress. I have been working on assembling the deadeyes and chain plates. It has taken me several attempts to fabricate them and come up with something that I feel looks better than what was supplied with the kit. I used a .5mm brass wire for the deadeyes and a .7mm brass wire for the chain plates. I was not happy with my first attempt, the chain plates seemed to look kind of like a paper clip. My second attempt was a little bit better, but I was still not very happy with my results. My third attempt was more pleasing to my eye, so that’s what I went with. For the purest out there, they are not historically accurate, but there are quite a few things on this kit that are not accurate. I have completed the port side channels and will move on to the starboard side applying the knowledge and skills I gained. I don’t think the starboard side should take as long as the port side now that I kind of know what I am doing. LOL I won’t get into too much detail of how I constructed these, I will let the pictures speak for themselves. As always, you comments and guidance are always welcome. Cheers Nearshore
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Nice job. Looking pretty good. The veneer will more than likely have to be tapered for it to fit properly. Just take your time and treat each plank as though they were there own project. Keep up the good work.
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Welcome to MSW.
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Hi Ronald, You are truely a master!!! You are doing an amazing job. I quite enjoy watching your progress and your explanations on your techniques are second to none. Cheers Nearshore
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Hi Captain Amateur, Yes when i faired the bulkheads I sanded the deck to be flush. I did have to add some material to a couple of bulkheads to allow for a smooth transition of the planking. Are you doing a build log? If i haven't clearly answered your question, maybe you can share a picture of what you are questioning. Thank you for the compliment. Cheers Nearshore
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Hi Matt, Welcome to to hobby. looks like you picked a good project for your first build log. I look forward to watching your progress. Cheers Nearshore
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Hi Frecap, I like the molding tool you made. It looks like it produces great results. i am curious about one thing. Your roundhouses seem to overhang past the bow deck. I am thinking that this may cause you some issues when the time comes to install the headrails. You may have a plan already for this, but if you don't you may want to look at their positions and move them inboard a bit. Nearshore
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Great job!! I know the feeling when you reach a mile stone. Congratulations !!
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Wow!! she is really taking shape. I like the colors you selected. You are doing a very good job. I am looking forward to your progress.
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Hi Ronald, I like the color scheme that you decided on. You are doing an amazing job!!! I like the explanations and how you describe your technique. Look forward to more updates. Cheers Nearshore
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Hi Captain Amateur, I stopped using the instructions a couple years ago as I found that they did not give the proper sequence of assembly and they are very vague. If you follow the instructions as they suggest, it will get you into a bind in the long run. The 2 lines that you are referring to are for the 2 babbets and bearding lines that need to be carved. The first one is for the first layer of planking. If you look at my post #53 I show where I carved out the second babbet and bearding line to recieve the second layer of planking. I ran my first layer all the way to the stern post and went back and carved the babbet and bearding line out removing some of the first layer of planking. This is optional as you can stop your first layer planks at the line shown on the drawings. I decided to run the planking all the way to the stern post as I figured this would add strength plus I needed the practice. There are a few build logs on MSW and only one that I am aware of that completed the Bellona at this scale. Halaquen completed this kit and did a very good job describing his build. I use it as a reference quite often. I hope I answered you question and that it helps you on your journey building this amazing ship. Cheers Nearshore
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