yvesvidal

Great kit and great subject. I will follow, if you don't mind.

Yves

Fantastic work on the seat and great idea to clear the headlight, too.

Yves

The chimney has been re-painted black. I am now working (between many other things...) on the bow and more specifically trying to improve on the CAF kit. The pictures below are showing the short dowel provided by CAF Models for the Bowsprit:

Of course, the original kit wants to present the model as an Admiralty proposal.

I will be presenting soon the improved bowsprit that I intend to use on my model.

Yves

I see that you like French cheeses....

Yves

Syren Ship Models...the ultimate kit with spare parts. What a fantastic idea, Chuck.

Yves

On 5/10/2024 at 7:59 PM, Freebird said:

Impressive stack of precious wood !!!

Yves

Yes, I am not too sure about the quality of the wooden decks available on E-Bay: a few people have complained about the fitting.

I would do some research before investing in anything.

This French modeller, used a set by Vallejo to paint the deck:
https://www.laroyale-modelisme.net/t32163-cuirasse-ijn-yamato-trumpeter-1-200-de-diablon

Yves

RGL, would you mind elaborating on the techniques you used to finish the water, especially the wakes and foam?

This is by far, one of the most realistic piece of ocean I have ever seen. Congratulations.

Yves

It is really nice to see a more prototypical Nautilus being built, than the completely romanticized Disney Nautilus. When looking at the Gustave Dore drawings, the original Nautilus was very sleek and very similar to the model you are building.

Yves

Fantastic diorama. So many great ideas in this presentation.

Yves

1 hour ago, Pfälzer said:

What a beautiful hull and wood. How did you treat it? It looks like it has been polished.

Yves

A quick update, as I have not had much time to work on this model, due to multiple side activities.

I completed the chimney for the oven. All parts are made of copper tubes and aluminum tubes, soldered and glued together. The shape is inspired from the Anatomy of the Ship book.

On the deck:

Hmmm... after seeing these pictures, I think I need to paint it darker....

Yves

Amati offers this model in two different scales: 1/80 (as described) and 1/35. In my opinion, one is a little bit too small to appreciate the details and the exquisite shape of the hull and the other one is frankly speaking way too large for most display rooms. I wish they could still offer the one in 1/48th or 1/50 as it is called in Europe:

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/amati-1700-85-endeavour-j-class--990605

Yves

I wonder if the Wipe on Poly will make the wood darker.... Sometimes, it does that on very light wood, such as maple.

Yves

I was lucky enough to see about 6 of them flying in formation at Oshkosh,WI a few years ago. Quite a sight, in the air and on the ground.

Yves

You should use the spare located in the front trunk....

Yves

Beautiful and lovely model. You did a fantastic job on this BB kit.

Yves

Charming little boat. Great work putting it together.

Yves

13 hours ago, scrubbyj427 said:

That is a beautiful part. The galleries (toilet rooms) were by far the most difficult and challenging parts of the CAF kit of the HMS Bellona, that I put together. I wish I had something of that nature, 3D printed.

You did a great job at creating these complex parts with your software.

Yves

1 hour ago, Valeriy V said:

Hello David!

This shrimp trawler was built according to Project 1329 in a single copy. It was called  "Krevetka"  (in Russian this is shrimp).

Funny how the words sound the same. In French, shrimp is a "crevette". Very close to the "Krevetka".

Yves

Fantastic idea for the presentation.

Yves

This is going to be a spectacular diorama.

Yves

Far from total crap: it is actually very good and convincing.

Yves

I love dioramas.... I know that you will surprise us once again.

Yves

9 hours ago, Blue Ensign said:

I see that you ended up not installing the anchors on the ship. Your stand is beautiful and I love that blue color picturing the oceans.

Yves