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Frecap
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Hello everyone! While I'm trying to figure out the sequence of work on the quarterdeck deck, I'm slowly getting into various small tasks. For some reason, nothing happens until you put your hands to it) So I started working on the cannons, but I'll post photos of these projects later. In the meantime, as planned, I replaced the quarterdeck and forecastle bulkheads, making them similar to the aft gallery bulkhead. I've already installed the forecastle bulkhead, and I'll install the quarterdeck bulkhead once the deck is completed.
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Hi, Nearshore! Yes, it's clear how much effort has been put into this process. But the result is worth it. I think the more details there are, the more interesting the model will look! You have a great tool, but the key is patience and perseverance, which are essential for repetitive and monotonous work. Good luck! Regards, Frecap.
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Hi Andy! The sheathing is very smooth and neat. I think it's a great idea to use short slats partially. It looks amazing! Best wishes, Frecap.
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Nearshore, hello! I'm impressed with your work on the cannons! It's been a long and meticulous process that has led to a remarkable outcome! The cannons look stunning! I believe the time spent installing the rivets on the wheels was well worth it. These small details add a touch of elegance to the overall appearance. And six rivets are just the right amount! Similarly, the use of wooden axles instead of brass wire is of great interest to me, as I have yet to explore these options. I want to take these decisions into account, if you don't mind, of course) Also, as I see it, you haven't installed the quarterdeck deck yet. Obviously, in order to be able to mount the guns under this deck. I have not yet determined the assembly sequence for myself, so I am not installing this deck yet either. But I still have a lot of work to do before making this decision, and I hope it will become obvious in due course. And good luck and inspiration to you in this difficult but interesting job!
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I don't like the way Corel's proposed aft gallery bulkhead looks, so I decided to do it my way. At this scale, the window frames should be very thin. I don't know how to make them out of wood, so I printed them on a 3D printer. Same with the columns. I used a smartphone screen protector as a glazing simulation. I painted the wall of the frame opposite the window frames a dark gray color. In my opinion, it turned out better than the stock version. I like it. I think I'll tear off the stock bulkheads of the forecastle and quarterdeck and make them the same way.
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Hello everyone! I decided to make a stern sink, not an imitation, as Corel suggests, but as it was on the prototype and on the museum models. To do this, I had to cut out a part of the afterdeck deck. There is a beautiful decor on the inside of the sink, but I'm not a good artist, so I just painted it red. I may add an applique later. I also experimented with the colors of the exterior paint and the decor of the side balconies. I'm not very satisfied with the result, so I'll probably redo it.
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Very painstaking and high-quality work! A work of art, just like the entire model! It's a pleasure to look at!
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Your approach to laying the first layer was very well thought out, which helped to avoid the incorrect positioning of the gun ports on the main deck. I was in a hurry at this stage, and later had to raise the gun ports by making inserts at the bottom and cutting them out at the top
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Great job! Beautiful and neat! I'm watching the process with interest.
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Hello everyone! I haven't figured out how to make the moldings of gratings lighter yet, so I've been busy with other things. I've made the afterdeck and balcony decking and started working on the aft gallery. I've attached the parts that give it the desired shape, and to achieve the correct positioning of the moldings, I've used double-sided tape to attach the windows and brass photo-etched decor. I don't like the way it looks, and I won't be using these parts. It's just to help me understand where to attach the moldings.
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Hi, Nearshore! Thank you for your feedback! When making the cable reels, I didn't use all the details suggested by Corel. I made the cheeks them from walnut wood planks, following the shape described in Brian Lavery's book "Anatomy." I used squares of black paper to model the holes for the bars. I really like your work. It looks great! I've been following your publications with interest even before I started creating my own model.
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Hi, Paul! Thank you for your feedback! I think the comings of the gratings should be lighter. I'll try some bleach.
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I don't want to remake the grates a third time. Can someone tell me how to lighten dark wood?
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Since the structure of dark walnut slats contains even darker, almost black fibers, the slats look overly contrasting on a light-colored deck.
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But then, looking at the photos of the museum models, as well as the photos of the HMS Victory, I decided that the shape of the grates should be the same as it is there – rounded at the top. During the processing, all the thin slats were worn down, and the grates became light again. Therefore, I had to redo them for the third time. I made the camings out of dark walnut and gave them the desired shape. Here is what I got:
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