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There is truth here, as in everything. At least a privateer affords some leeway. 😉 I like the idea of adding bases so the figures can be placed or removed depending upon the audience. These figures are pretty versatile - if one wanted to spend the time a dremel and Tamiya two part modeling clay would go a long way. Think US Navy 1812 officers cap or saber in scabbord. A good starting point. -
The Captain has many changes in his sea chest.
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@Dr PR I like the white of your style better Phil, especially with the taller boots. I may try a redo. Your Captain looks very good!
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This will be interesting. I would think aft davits is ready to go and rudder installed? Do the rudders on ship's boats lock like they do on the ship herself? The detail is amazing for 87mm! Very nice boat Phil.
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1st attempt. Definitely look better on board when they have been painted.
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@SaltyScot I guess I know who to come to for figure painting advice! We'll give it a try.
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Always sir! I love that figure example - I've been shipboard in that exact pose so I can relate! 🤣🤣🤣 I might try to add a small clear base to the figures so they could be placed or removed at will. It will be interesting to try to paint them and get a good outcome. I doubt I would glue them down - I've done two plastic aircraft carrier builds in recent times and have yet to glue an aircraft or support equipment to the deck! And yes, after having empty decks on the Prince all this time, 6 figures seems alot. It is difficult to fathom 50+ men and boys on deck for an engagement, maybe 5 per gun? Thanks for the thoughts!
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@Gregory Good to hear from you! They are 35mm white metal figures by Amati. I sourced them from a MSW sponsor in the USA, Ages of Sail. https://www.agesofsail.com/ They are in Northern California. Price seemed fair, shipping cost was ok, and to Southern California was pretty quick via USPS. Good service and stock from my point of view. What are your thoughts on the figures? I am interested to get some opinions and thoughts from others. I think they also have 22mm and 25mm. https://www.agesofsail.com/ecommerce/figures/35mm-sailors.html
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Captain Amati and his crew came aboard for a visit and inspection of the work done. Whether they sail with the Prince remains to be seen. The figures are "35 mm" but their actual heights are between 31 and 33 mm - let's call them 5' 10" to 6' 3" for the big swede on the tiller at 1:58 scale. A tall crew for the period I think. The Captain's fine hat is not up to U.S. Navy standards in 1812, but the Prince was a privateer outfitted in France, so who can say? Today we'll be training the breeching lines for the chase guns that are all over the place right now. Then I'll put together some single/single gun tackles for the chasers to finish off the armament for the Prince. I went with luff tackles for the heavier carronades as "Captain's choice" and liked the look, but I think the luff tackles might look too much on the little chasers. In work:
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Nice share. Appreciate it!
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Link to the part that disintegrated after a vinegar experiment. Terrifying!
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Your ropework looks very nice!
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On @Dr PR's recommendation, I am reading Darcy Lever's The Young Sea Officer's Sheet Anchor cover to cover on my lunch breaks at work. I bought a used like new 1960ish printing and the paper and ink are wonderful! The book is fascinating - today will be how to actually get a mast into the deck. This is a "do recommend", my friends!
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Ahhh. I am going to add this to my bag of tricks! It does look "nice and clean". Thanks for the tip.
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I should ask, are you going to carry the planking all the way down, or switch over to the garboard (bottom) strake at some point and work your way up? That looks to be pretty wood!
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@SaltyScot So far so good Mark! Constructo non-magnetic mystery metal, blued by dipping in Brownell's Gun Blue, rinsed with copious amounts of fresh water, and finally oiled with RemOil and Ballistol. They're black as night and don't leave any residue on the white paper towel, so hopefully we're good to go.
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Thanks Chuck! Means a lot coming from you sir! I used some nylon fly tying line. I pretended I was done with breeching lines but I need to do two more for her chase guns.
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Thank you for sharing that! She indeed turned our beautifully. I am looking forward to starting mine to see if the second build goes any faster! 🤣
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What a beautiful build! Glad I checked it out. My anchor issues seem a lot like yours - hopefully mine turn out as well as yours did. Also ironically my next build will likely be Constructo's 1799 Enterprise. Would like to see your Enterprise some time.
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And it took me a month but coiled the last of my carronade gun tackles today. On to chase guns and anchors.
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@Dr PR I think I saw the same post - that's what got me thinking. Initially I was swabbing on the blue but in the end dipped them with a stainless forceps. I will take due care sir! Hopefully the anchors survive - they look good right now.
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She looks the business Phil. And the black looks serious at that angle and lighting - very cool project!
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That feeling when you don't actually know what the metal is (non-magnetic) but the gun blue blackens it nicely - and then you realize you may be confronted with no anchors and a pile of black dust tomorrow!
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