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Jerry got a reaction from ccoyle in HMS VICTORY by Jerry - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72 - 1805 version
Hello Gary and many thanks for your visit and the nice things you said about my build. The case is 1/4" acylic, 56" wide, 43" high and 28" deep. The back is removable (it attaches with screws) so putting the model into the case is relatively simple. One, however, must be very careful to clear the case as it very easy to damage the "pointy thing" in the front end of the ship. I should know....LOL... The table is a dark finished (very dark brown walnut) which was purchased from Wayfair furniture on-line. As you can tell from the pictures in my log, there is a 3/4" square frame that is screwed into the table onto which the case fits over. This frame keeps the case from moving in any direction once in place. The sides and front is actually one piece formed by bending the sides to their 90 degree angles. I installed a 4 LED lamp light strip above the case with a dimmer wall switch which gives the display a nice dramatic effect. At least I think so. I hope this helps you and if you'd like any more information or photos (which I'll be happy to take) please let me know. I have attached a picture showing the lighting. The best of luck to you with your build.
Jerry
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Jerry got a reaction from Knocklouder in LA NINA By Jerry - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:65
Good afternoon Everybody..
So we had a great 4th of July. As we have done in the past, we spent July 4th afternoon and evening at our in-laws who are very lucky and own a condo right on the beach of the Gulf of mexico here in Florida. We sat on their balcony and watched thousands of firecracker bursts with much awe. It seems that the displays get bigger and better each year. This year for the first time, we saw several floating lanterns get launched from the shoreline and then soar high over the water until the flame went out and the lantern fell to the water. It was a delightful day and evening as we wished America a very Happy Birthday.
There has also been a little more progress with La Nina. We have mounted the mizzen (second) sail and boom and we have begun the final rigging. It looks like this model will be finished pretty soon. We will be out of town for most of next week so no work will be done until later in the month. Here are some pictures of our latest progress with more to follow later. I hope all is well with everyone.
Best,
Jerry
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Jerry got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Victory by gil middleton - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:72
Hi Gil,
It's been a long time and i don't know if you remember me. Just wanted to say hello and also wish Allan the best of luck with the Trafalgar project.
Regards,
Jerry
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Jerry got a reaction from Blackreed in LA NINA By Jerry - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:65
Hello Popeye...
Things are progressing with our move. The Penske rental truck is all loaded with 8 ship models; see the attached photo. All the cradles were specially designed for each model and they are screwed into the truck bed with a 1" slab of foam between each cradle board and the truck bed. We leave first thing in the morning. We are in the process of building a house on Keowee Lake in Salem, SC. Our development is named, Keowee Key, located in Salem SC, so check it out on the internet. Your admiral and you will love this place. It's winters are very mild, golf and boating all year (the lake never freezes).. Keowee Lake is 24 miles long with about 300 miles of shoreline. The amenities in Keowee Key are outstanding and I'm positive that you and your admiral will fall in ove with the place. Who knows, you may become our neighbors? I hope so!
Best,
Jerry
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Jerry got a reaction from Blackreed in LA NINA By Jerry - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:65
Hello Everyone..
Today is the day that I have completed the build of La Nna. I'm seriously thinking not to put this boat in a display case so that one may get up close to it to see the details.
Nothing more to really say except that I'm happy to have finished this build and to add it to my small fleet. I sincerely want to thank everyone who has visited this log and I hope that my efforts will help anyone else who decides to build this model.
Here are the final pictures.
Best,
Jerry
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Jerry got a reaction from Blackreed in LA NINA By Jerry - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:65
With flags and pennant flying in the breeze La Nina needs her coils and touch ups.. These procedures are around the corner.
Best,
Jerry
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Jerry got a reaction from Blackreed in LA NINA By Jerry - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:65
Good evening...
La Nina is now ready for some coils, flags , pennants and some touching up..
Hope to complete that by the end of this week.
Best,
Jerry
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Jerry got a reaction from Blackreed in LA NINA By Jerry - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:65
Good afternoon Everybody..
So we had a great 4th of July. As we have done in the past, we spent July 4th afternoon and evening at our in-laws who are very lucky and own a condo right on the beach of the Gulf of mexico here in Florida. We sat on their balcony and watched thousands of firecracker bursts with much awe. It seems that the displays get bigger and better each year. This year for the first time, we saw several floating lanterns get launched from the shoreline and then soar high over the water until the flame went out and the lantern fell to the water. It was a delightful day and evening as we wished America a very Happy Birthday.
There has also been a little more progress with La Nina. We have mounted the mizzen (second) sail and boom and we have begun the final rigging. It looks like this model will be finished pretty soon. We will be out of town for most of next week so no work will be done until later in the month. Here are some pictures of our latest progress with more to follow later. I hope all is well with everyone.
Best,
Jerry
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Jerry got a reaction from Blackreed in LA NINA By Jerry - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:65
Good morning, Everyone...
We were able to get a little more work completed during the past couple of days. The rigging is in full blast and the mainsail is just about completely rigged to the mast. The sheets and guys are completed except for the coiling of the ends which I usually do as one of the final steps. This process was very tricky as it is necessary to hold the starboard lines in place with clips as the port lines are attached to the forward cleats in order to keep the proper tension on all the lines. The topsail guys must also be temporarily held in place in order to give the proper tension to the sheets as they are put in place. The tie downs and blocks were attached to the mainsail after it was rigged to the mainmast. I don't recommend that one do it this way. It would be much easier to prep the sail with all its blocks and tie downs before the Yard is attached to the mast. I plan to prep the mizzen sail before attaching it to the mizzen mast. I hope all my friends are enjoying the 4th of July weekend.
Best,
Jerry
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Jerry got a reaction from Blackreed in LA NINA By Jerry - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:65
Gooe evening everyone...
Well, we're back on track and moving along well. We have started to rig the sails and work on them to bring them up to sailing condition. The mainsail has been attached to the Main Lateen; it has had its "tie downs" mounted and is ready for its running rigging. The "tie downs" took a long time to place but it was just another of the many repetitive processes that when completed, make ship modelling great. The following photos will show where we are at today's date:
Best,
Jerry
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Jerry got a reaction from Blackreed in LA NINA By Jerry - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:65
Hello Len...
Thank you for taking the time to read my log. I hope you will find it helpful even though my approach this time doesn't include verbal information. I have attached a couple of closeups of the pump and hope this is helpful; if not, let me know what specifically you are looking for and I'll try to accommodate you. In the meantime I hope you enjoy your progress on this model.
Best,
Jerry
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Jerry got a reaction from Duanelaker in BLUENOSE By Jerry - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Good morning ..
I took this picture to show that the keel is not curved. The camera can play funny tricks especially if your angles are unconventional; mine usually are.
Have a nice day everyone.
Best,
Jerry
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Jerry got a reaction from Gregory in HMS Bounty by DaveBaxt - FINISHED - Amati - 1:60
Dave,
When using the permanent marker....hold the marker in one hand then lightly pass the plank across the side of the marker. Don't use the tip of the marker or you'll get too much ink. And as far as accelerator goes you'll find the spray bottle much easier than swabbing it. believe me I tried both and there's a big difference. But you do what ever make you happy.
Jerry
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Jerry got a reaction from Baker in HMS Bounty by DaveBaxt - FINISHED - Amati - 1:60
Hello Dave,
Upon further examination of my Bounty I now believe you're correct. On my model, wales 4 and 5 (49 & 50 on the diagram) are painted Navy Blue ( or black) and are 1x6mm. I have attached a picture. I hope this helps and the mystery is solved. Take care,
Jerry
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Jerry got a reaction from Baker in HMS Bounty by DaveBaxt - FINISHED - Amati - 1:60
Sorry, Dave but unless my good eye is failing me, I only count 3 wales on my model. It's possible that there are more but I don't see them. Check page 3 of my Bounty log and tell me what you think. Now, regarding the deck planking: I ran a black marker along one edge of every piece of planking which gave the deck the illusion that there was material between each strip. Do you understand what I'm talking about? I can't remember what this material was called but it was some type of insulation. Make sure you mark one end and one edge only or the coloring will be too dark. Good luck and keep going on your very nice job.
Best,
Jerry
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Jerry got a reaction from Baker in HMS Bounty by DaveBaxt - FINISHED - Amati - 1:60
Good morning, Dave.
Have you checked to see if the discoloration is permeated? Is it possible that the color change is on the surface only and can be sanded away? Just wondering.
Best,
Jerry
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Jerry got a reaction from Shipyard sid in HMS Victory by gieb8688 - Sergal - 1/78 - Restoration
Hello Mark,
Hope all is well. Just wanted to say hello to you and David and let all know I'm still alive.
Best,
Jerry
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Jerry got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Half Moon by popeye the sailor - Billing Boats - 1:40 scale kit
Hello Popeye..
Hope you are well. Just thought I'd say hello and let you know that the admiral and I are okay. It's been a long time since I posted anything on this site but when I received an email regarding Julien's post I wanted to send you our regards.
Best,
Jerry
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Jerry got a reaction from Shipyard sid in HMS Victory by gieb8688 - Sergal - 1/78 - Restoration
Hello Mark,
Very nice job on the rat lines. Spaced well, tight and tidy. Good job. Couldn't do any better my self LO
Best,
Jerry
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Jerry got a reaction from clearway in HMS Victory by gieb8688 - Sergal - 1/78 - Restoration
Hello Mark,
Hope all is well. Just wanted to say hello to you and David and let all know I'm still alive.
Best,
Jerry
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Jerry got a reaction from Duanelaker in LA NINA By Jerry - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:65
Hi,
Unfortunately, my body must have been in trouble as the new year began because, suffice it to say, I had to lay off ship modelling for a couple of months due to one or more infirmities. But this old guy wasn't about to give up and as soon as as I was able to, I once again began working on La Nina:
April 22, 2017 through April 27th....
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Jerry got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in HALF MOON By Jerry - FINISHED - Corel Scale - 1:50
Hello to all my model builder friends who have put up with me for a pretty long time......
Well, you won't have to put up with me any longer as far as the Half Moon build is concerned. I am very happy, indeed, to say that my Half Moon is sitting on its designated shelf in the entry way of our home across the straights from the Cutty Sark.
At this time I wish to thank all my fellow members of NRG's MSW for their kind patience, assistance and indulgance during the build of this model. I started the construction on December 12th and happily finished on March 14th so as you can see this build was not a long one but i assure you without the help of many like J, Lawrence, David, Glenn, Popeye, and others, who I hope will forgive me for not mentioning their names, would have taken much longer to complete. Here are some photos of the finished model on a plain cradle (which will be finished one of these days). So, besides helping the Admiral with her Bounty, I will start scouring the halls of model ships to determine what will be next. Again, many, many thanks to you all.
Best,
Jerry
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Jerry got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in HALF MOON By Jerry - FINISHED - Corel Scale - 1:50
Well, well, well....Brian tied the knot. Congratulations man, and the very best to you and the bride. I hope you enjoyed your honeymoon and that you still have some energy left to build your ship models...
There is no glass case. There may be a display case one of these days but it will be made of acrylic and not glass. All the display cases that we have here in the house are acrylic and in one case, the Cutty Sark, has stood up very well for almost 18 years. Here'a picture of it.
Brian, please remember that when you start your Half Moon I am always here to answer any questions you may have. I'm sure J will feel the same way. So get going man, enough procrastination.
Best,
Jerry
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Jerry got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in BLUENOSE By Jerry - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Happy New Year, Don and thank you for your visit to my log.
We are patiently waiting for the arrival of the display case for Bluenose but we probably won't see it until February. The fabricator always takes his sweet time but it's worth it as he is very competitive and his workmanship is the best.
So in the meantime, Bluenose has become a room divider sitting above the kitchen sink giving us a seascape as we gaze into the living room. There is a bit of danger exisiting since she could get sprayed by the faucet but we're on guard for that occurrence. The picture speaks for itself.
Best,
Jerry
P.S. If one looks carefully Victory and Bounty can be seen in the room.
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Jerry got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in LA NINA By Jerry - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:65
Hello Everyone..
Today is the day that I have completed the build of La Nna. I'm seriously thinking not to put this boat in a display case so that one may get up close to it to see the details.
Nothing more to really say except that I'm happy to have finished this build and to add it to my small fleet. I sincerely want to thank everyone who has visited this log and I hope that my efforts will help anyone else who decides to build this model.
Here are the final pictures.
Best,
Jerry
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