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Anja reacted to Tallshiptragic in Sovereign of the Seas by Hennie - Sergal - 1:78
Congratulations Hennie! And welcome to the wonderful world of the Sovereign! The wait will be worth it, I've enjoyed my build of her significantly. Mine is from the original Sergal production but basically the same kit.
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Anja reacted to Hennie in Sovereign of the Seas by Hennie - Sergal - 1:78
Hi all!!
Finally my kit arrived yesterday evening. I had to wait for her for 8 weeks. I wanted to take a picture of all what is in the box but my hobbyroom is simply not big enough to show it all.
Sergal renewed the building inscription, now also in Dutch.
I putted my new topic on the wrong place and also dubble, so I had to delete it all, so:
@Jörgen and @Sjors, you both have to renew your follow and @Eddie, thx for the tip. I hope I did it right now
Some pictures...
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Anja got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Smit Rotterdam by FrozenRabbit471 - Billing Boats - 1:75
There she is, the buildlog of the Smit Rotterdam
Good luck with your build Terry, and have fun.
I found myself a set in the front row.
Regards,
Anja
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Anja reacted to DORIS in HMS ROYAL KATHERINE 1664 by Doris - 1/55 - CARD
On the recommendation of the Captain K.L., who is an excellent expert in the field of shipbuiliding and the history, I have decided to add another layer of planking = the girdling. Some information about this technology, that was used on real ships in 17th century, you can find in the book by Brian Lavery: The Arming and Fitting of English Ships of War 1600-1815; pages 57, 60.
More information are also in the Czech forum, but you need to use translator.
http://modelforum.cz/viewtopic.php?f=177&t=110763&start=105#p2001324
http://modelforum.cz/viewtopic.php?f=177&t=110763&start=105#p2001751
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Anja reacted to DORIS in HMS ROYAL KATHERINE 1664 by Doris - 1/55 - CARD
Dear friends, thank you very much for your comments. It is a pleasure and honour for me, that you like my work.
Here is the hull oversprayed with acrylic paints and body spray + primer used for cars. After grinding I will start to change it into a wooden look using strips of various types od foils. I have already written many details about this technology, so if you are interest in that, please refer at my building log Royal Caroline.
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Anja got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS ROYAL KATHERINE 1664 by Doris - 1/55 - CARD
Hello dear Doris,
What a pleasure it is to welcome you back. I missed you and your beautiful work.
Good luck with your new adventure, but knowing you, she will turn out great.
Regards,
Anja
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Anja reacted to Eddie in Stage Coach 1848 by Eddie - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:10
Thanks Mike.
Hey howya goin all, just a quick update, heres a funny thing, after I cut the strips for going around the trunk I stained them to make them stand out more from the rest of the trunk the thing is the trunk is made from Walnut, the strips are made from Walnut, I stained the stips.... Walnut..... D'oh!
Here I've restain them with black stain and have started to stick the to the trunk.
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Anja got a reaction from Canute in HMS Sovereign of the Seas by Sjors - DeAgostini - 1:84
Hi Hennie,
That is great news, congratulations.
May I advise you to open your buildlog now That way everyone can place their response at your buildlog instead of here.
Regards,
Anja
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Anja got a reaction from Piet in HMS Sovereign of the Seas by Sjors - DeAgostini - 1:84
Hi Hennie,
That is great news, congratulations.
May I advise you to open your buildlog now That way everyone can place their response at your buildlog instead of here.
Regards,
Anja
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Anja got a reaction from src in HMS Sovereign of the Seas by Sjors - DeAgostini - 1:84
Hi Hennie,
That is great news, congratulations.
May I advise you to open your buildlog now That way everyone can place their response at your buildlog instead of here.
Regards,
Anja
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Anja got a reaction from Hennie in HMS Sovereign of the Seas by Sjors - DeAgostini - 1:84
Hi Hennie,
That is great news, congratulations.
May I advise you to open your buildlog now That way everyone can place their response at your buildlog instead of here.
Regards,
Anja
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Anja reacted to FrozenRabbit471 in Smit Rotterdam by FrozenRabbit471 - Billing Boats - 1:75
Up to this stage I was using CA glue (super glue) with a high viscosity (very fast curing /drying time). Another, more experienced builder advised me to discontinue that glue for various reasons. The primary being, not enough time to work with and it was a very unforgiving bond. It is very runny, gets over everything and once you put your wooden pieces in place, bang, thats it.
It was suggested to use a good quality carpenter's / wood glue. Use of clamps and pins to let dry properly.
Slow down, relax, use great care and finesse.
So I used a medium viscosity of the same glue instead of adhearing to the advise given. I found out pretty quick, the advise was valid. As much as I was convinced things were going great, as I went along, I discovered a misaligned piece 5 moves ago, messed up my current plans. research before you make your next move. pay attention to the advice. If you're uncomfortable with the advice, ask around.
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Anja got a reaction from mtaylor in Hello😊
Hello Terry,
You don't add the word 'static' in the log title. The only models that aren't static are RC models.
If you decide to do RC, you add the word 'Radio' in the log title.
For example:
Smit Rotterdam by FrozenRabbit471 - Billing Boats or
Smit Rotterdam by FrozenRabbit471 - Billing Boats - RADIO
Regards,
Anja
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Anja reacted to FrozenRabbit471 in Smit Rotterdam by FrozenRabbit471 - Billing Boats - 1:75
Hello everyone,
I come from Newfoundland Labrador, Canada which is surrounded by water. Unfortunately, living in the western region of Canada I'm in, Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada, (the vast prairies), water is very scarce.
Ironically, my new passion for model watercraft will move ahead regardless. I have no interest in speed boat style vessels, but rather, the larger tug boats, fishing boats and eventually, tall ships. Ive done a lot of research, and it makes more sejse to reach for the mountain before the sky. So for my first build, I've chosen the Smit Rotterdam, by Billing Boats. I also intend to install RC components. This model is expert level for that group/style of vessel.
Some say I am, "ambitious". We will see. So far, I am loving it.
An entry level exploration tall ship is my next target. But, if it takes another boat, such as a fishing trawler, well, I will get my tall ship in good time.
"Long may you big jib draw"
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Anja got a reaction from mtaylor in Hello😊
Hello Terry,
I agree with Don, a buildlog would be great.
This topic explains how to start and name your buildlog: : http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/53-before-you-post-your-build-log-please-read-this-starting-and-naming-your-build-log/
Regards,
Anja
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Anja reacted to FrozenRabbit471 in Hello😊
I got tired of my fingers being jabbed by pins and tacks when I took them from the containers.
So my wife made me this.
#boatbuild #smitrotterdam #rotterdam #tugboat #rcboats #billingboats #modelboats #modelships #hobby
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Anja reacted to Hennie in Santísima Trinidad by Sjors - OcCre - 1:90
Looking very good Sjors!
I also want to thank you for a very fine sunday. I really enjoyed it
Sjors, Anja and I went to a museum in Rotterdam where many builders from an other building club showed there models.
Some pictures....
Outside the museum the build of the "Delft" and a real anchor....
Hennie
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Anja got a reaction from riverboat in HMS ROYAL KATHERINE 1664 by Doris - 1/55 - CARD
Hello dear Doris,
What a pleasure it is to welcome you back. I missed you and your beautiful work.
Good luck with your new adventure, but knowing you, she will turn out great.
Regards,
Anja
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Anja reacted to DORIS in HMS ROYAL KATHERINE 1664 by Doris - 1/55 - CARD
It takes me sometimes more than 2-3 years, than the model is finished. There is no problem with these card models, I use high quality and efficient impregnation, so the models are similarly durable as wooden. At home i have more than 20 years old card models and they still look like new.
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Here you can see the finished second layer of planking, made of cardboard as well.I use various thickness of this material - from 0,5mm to 2mm.
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Anja reacted to DORIS in HMS ROYAL KATHERINE 1664 by Doris - 1/55 - CARD
The deck in the central part of the ship is covered by tapes from plastic foils, that I use on all my card models to imitate wooden look..
The inner parts of the model are already covered with a second layer of carton and bases for the upper decks.
I have also a handsome helper who makes me a companion during model-builing.
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Anja reacted to DORIS in HMS ROYAL KATHERINE 1664 by Doris - 1/55 - CARD
And here I have started with lower deck and center part reinforcement. The hull -
although it is made of cardboard - is very solid and heavy - it weights more than 3 kg.
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Anja reacted to DORIS in HMS ROYAL KATHERINE 1664 by Doris - 1/55 - CARD
Dear friends,
I appreciate your kind words a lot and advice. Thank you very much. That is a great honour for me. I have to say I was thinking about HMS Royal Katherine for a long time. Finally I have found the courage to start this large project and would like to share it with you...
Here you can see the complete stern of the model, some gunports and other details on the hull were changed to be more accurate and corresponding to the position in the painting of the real ship.
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Anja reacted to AndrewNaylor in HMS ROYAL KATHERINE 1664 by Doris - 1/55 - CARD
Wonderful Doris
You have found another beautiful ship to build in front of your spell bound audiance , Hours of fantastic viewing ahead for one and all.
Welcome back and thank you so much
Andy
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