Don Jane
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Don Jane got a reaction from Ian_Grant in Gorch Fock by Don Jane - FINISHED - OcCre - Scale 1:95
Well I am making some progress, but i just havn't been posting very much. I now have the hull completed and painted and some of the trim put on - strakes etc. it is now very slow going as there is a lot of trim painting to be done so I am spending a lot of time "Watching Paint Dry " very boring !!! I am very happy with my build and the quality of OcRee kit. Veru detailed instructions !!
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Don Jane got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Amerigo Vespucci by Don Jane - Mantua - Scale 1:100
Here is my Log for my Amerigo Vespucci - So far I have the super structure done and I'm ready to finish putting the decks on, and to fill in time as I wait for glue to dry, I am starting to build the Life Boats - this is quite small and challenging but fun to do - there are 11 of these small boats so there is lots to do . I have one small issue with the decks - The lower deck is a different shade than the 2 upper decks, as you can see in the photo - does anyone have any ideas as to how how I can get both decks the same shade - I dont want too use a dark stain as I like the look of a lighter color on this ship !
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Don Jane got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Amerigo Vespucci by Don Jane - Mantua - Scale 1:100
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Don Jane got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Amerigo Vespucci by Don Jane - Mantua - Scale 1:100
I am finding this kit to be of very good quality - the laser cuttings are very accurate - One thing I am having problems with are the English instructions - Very poor details and I wish there was a color instruction book like some of the other kits I have built, but it is just another challenge to overcome and we will get it done - This build is going to likely take a year to complete but it will be worth it, as it will be a very beautiful ship !
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Don Jane got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Amerigo Vespucci by Don Jane - Mantua - Scale 1:100
Does anyone know the color of the decks on the original ship ???
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Don Jane got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Amerigo Vespucci by Don Jane - Mantua - Scale 1:100
I now have a start on the first planking - here are a couple of pics !
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Don Jane got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Amerigo Vespucci by Don Jane - Mantua - Scale 1:100
Finally, I have another post - I have the hull completed and a lot of the deck fittings and I have the small fleet of rescue boats all done except for the finish painting - the masts are complete and are ready to rig !!
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Don Jane got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Amerigo Vespucci by Don Jane - Mantua - Scale 1:100
Sorry im not very good at posting in my log, but here is my finished project - I had a lot of fun doing this model and enjoyed all the GREAT detail !! I am very happy with the results - I now have it in its display case and on display in our Condo lobby
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Don Jane got a reaction from Kevin in Amerigo Vespucci by Don Jane - Mantua - Scale 1:100
Sorry im not very good at posting in my log, but here is my finished project - I had a lot of fun doing this model and enjoyed all the GREAT detail !! I am very happy with the results - I now have it in its display case and on display in our Condo lobby
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Don Jane got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Alert 1777 by Trident Model - 1:48
Very Interesting - who makes the kit and how much does it cost ?
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Don Jane got a reaction from bartejo in Amerigo Vespucci by Don Jane - Mantua - Scale 1:100
Sorry im not very good at posting in my log, but here is my finished project - I had a lot of fun doing this model and enjoyed all the GREAT detail !! I am very happy with the results - I now have it in its display case and on display in our Condo lobby
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Don Jane got a reaction from yvesvidal in Alert 1777 by Trident Model - 1:48
Very Interesting - who makes the kit and how much does it cost ?
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Don Jane got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in HMS Bounty by Don Jane - FINISHED - Billing Boats - Scale 1:50
I now have my display case finished - I had a local plastic shop make it for me and it only cost me $ 140.00. What a bargain - I will be using them again - I made the base with a nice piece of pine and used hemlock for the mouldings - i think it looks pretty good.
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Don Jane got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in HMS Bounty by Don Jane - FINISHED - Billing Boats - Scale 1:50
Here are a couple more pics
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Don Jane got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in HMS Bounty by Don Jane - FINISHED - Billing Boats - Scale 1:50
I am now at the stage that I am going to call complete - I ordered the glass for the display case and it should be ready in the next week or so.
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Don Jane got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in HMS Bounty by Don Jane - FINISHED - Billing Boats - Scale 1:50
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Don Jane got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Gorch Fock by Don Jane - FINISHED - OcCre - Scale 1:95
After quite some time away from my model - I have now had some time to spend on it - over the past 4-5 days I have the standing rigging completed - I am now ready for the sails !
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Don Jane got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Bluenose by Don Jane - Billing Boats - Scale 1:65
Got a few pics today - I have all the rigging lines ready to connect to the dead eyes !
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Don Jane got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Xebec by Don Jane - FINISHED - Amati - Scale 1:60
Here are a few more pics - these are when the ship is totally completed !
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Don Jane got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Xebec by Don Jane - FINISHED - Amati - Scale 1:60
This is not really a build log as I have my Xebec completed waiting for its display case. These pics are pretty much the completed model !
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Don Jane got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Amerigo Vespucci by Don Jane - Mantua - Scale 1:100
Sorry im not very good at posting in my log, but here is my finished project - I had a lot of fun doing this model and enjoyed all the GREAT detail !! I am very happy with the results - I now have it in its display case and on display in our Condo lobby
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Don Jane got a reaction from hof00 in Cutty Sark by Don Jane - Artesania Latina - 1:84 Scale
Here is the start of my latest project - I have just finished my Amerigo Vespucci by Amati - Very good kit and amazing finished results !
Just started the hull planking so am just getting underway - This is the Cutty Sark - 1/84 by Artesania Latino - This kit looks like the finest quality of any of the kits i've done - Very good quailty wood and tons and tons of very fine detail metal parts - I am very excited about this project !
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Don Jane got a reaction from paulsutcliffe in Amerigo Vespucci by Don Jane - Mantua - Scale 1:100
Finally, I have another post - I have the hull completed and a lot of the deck fittings and I have the small fleet of rescue boats all done except for the finish painting - the masts are complete and are ready to rig !!
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