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Welcome!! Nearshore
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Le Chebec by Yvesvidal - CAF Model - 1/48
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Very nicely done so far. She is really starting to take shape.
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Nicely done. Looks fantastic!
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Hi Jeff, I think the stain color came out good. I have been looking at this kit as my next build but am intimidated by its complexity. you are doing a great job, i will be following your build with interest. Cheers Nearshore
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Hello All, Small update on Bellona. I completed the installation of the stern cannons and port hatches. I used the jig I made when I built the port post some time ago. I used the extra frame I had and fitted the inner planks to fit inside the framing. I drilled the hatch hinge and soldered a 1mm eye bolt to the hinge. I made 1mm split rings and installed them on the eye bolts that were soldered to the hinge. I used brass nails and bent them at a 90-degree angle and inserted them into the hinge. I blackened the hinges and applied a clear acrylic finish. I glued the hinges to the port lids and installed the ropes used to raise the hatch. I drilled the holes for the hatch hinges and ropes and dry fitted them so I could align the cannons properly. I used a bit of brass buff and rub on the cannons to give them a bit of color before glueing them in place. After I was satisfied with how everything lined up, I glued the pieces in place. I will document the process better when I do the remaining 38 hatch covers that I have to make for the remaining cannon ports. I installed the scuppers on the port side. They were made from PE so I blackened them and applied clear acrylic before installing them. Well, that’s all I have for now, and as always, your comments and guidance are always welcome. Cheers Nearshore
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She is coming along vevy nicely. I like the natual tone of the wood. You do very nice work. Nearshore
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Hello All, I have a small update on the Bellona. I have moved on to installing the skid beams and stairs on both port and starboard sides of the ship. I notched the beams to fit around the Wales and shaped them to match the contour of the hull. I notched the molding on the ship to allow them to fit snug against the hull. This was a rather easy task, but I ran into a problem that I did not anticipate. When cutting out the false gun ports some time ago, I somehow was off on my measurements by about 1mm. This really tripped me up and I had to adjust the width of the stairs from 6mm on the port side to 5mm on the starboard side. It also messed up the location of the skid beams in relation to the gun ports. Well, I guess I won’t be displaying her with a mirrored back drop so you can see both sides of the ship at the same time. 😊 After the installation of the skid beams and stairs, I decided that it was time to put the name on the ship. I blackened the PE name plate and applied a clear coat of acrylic. After the acrylic dried, I polished the lettering and then applied another coat of acrylic. I glued the name to the ship, its official, she has a name. I have started putting together the stern gun port hatches and will provide another update as I progress. Well, that’s all I have for now, thanks for reading and as always, your comments and guidance are always welcome. Cheers Nearshore
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Hi Mark, Look forward to following your progress. Good luck on your journey. Nearshore
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Hi Steve, Welcome aboard. Nearshore
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Hi Yves, Absolutely stunning so far. You are doing an amazing job! Thank you for the fantastic description on your process. Nearshore
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Hi Mark, Thanks for the complement. If you make it down this way, maybe we can meet for a pint or two. Cheers Nearshore
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Hi All, Small update on the Bellona progress. I taped off and painted the deck where the grating will be with a matt black paint. Before I glued the grating in place I decided that I should dry fit the Quarter deck and gangways. I made the holes needed for the mast and did a dry fit check of the masts. This is the first time that Bellona has had her mast installed, kind of gives a good impression of the final look. After I was satisfied with the fit of the quarter deck and gangways, I glued the framing in place for the grating. I touched up the black paint that I scratched up during the dry fitting of the quarter deck and then glued the grates in place. I also installed the remaining sheer plank on the forecastle bulwark. Well that’s all I have for now, I will provide another update when I make some more progress. I have been working a little bit on the cannons, but that’s for another post. Thanks for reading and as always, your comments and guidance are always welcome. Cheers Nearshore
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Hi Valeriy, I look forward to following your progress. You are truly a master of your craft. Thank you for sharing your progress and technics with us. Nearshore
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Hi John, Welcome aboard. MSW is a fantastic site with an abundance of information. Good luck on your journey!! Nearshore
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