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Craigie65 got a reaction from Rancid Matalot in HM Bomb Vessel Granado 1756 by Craigie65 - Caldercraft - 1:64
Hi,
Been meaning to do this for ages
Kit was a family birthday present and arrived late July minus the bulkheads but with 2 keels. a quick email exchange and a call or 2 to JoTiKa and they arrived in August.
My first kit was HMS President by Sergal - I could not believe the difference in quality
Here is the first of my pictures -playing hockey today so will post some more later today or on Sunday
First planking done, gun port patterns and the wale.
Bow with water line marked. The blue thing is a wine cooler that I use to soak my wood. Unfortunately I dropped it when emptying it - so new wine cooler on the shopping list for Christmas.
And to complete the set the stern
While I was waiting on glue drying i had pressed ahead with the mortar housings. These were great fun and little kits in their own right. These pics don't show the ring bolts very well but I experimented making my own by winding wire around an PE tool that i have. At this scale there was not much difference in quality so for the sake of saving some time I used the method in the instruction. Also I had read of the mixed results members have had with chemical blackening - so I decided primer and pain was the way to go.
Admittedly the ring bolts need a touch up here and there but I am happy.
And the last one for now all the components that make up each housing
TTFN
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Craigie65 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in HM Bomb Vessel Granado 1756 by Craigie65 - Caldercraft - 1:64
Okay part two - During Strictly
Start of the second planking. I wanted to try to use some of the techniques that I picked up on the forum. Some success but I struggle to vision the layout of all the planks and drop planks. I think I was trying to look too far ahead: but I have a better picture in my head for the next build - whatever that may be?
And that is the first planking below the wale
After this shot I used a bit of dark filler and after a sand down it looks okay - to be honest it will disappear under a coat of white paint.
And the inner gunport patterns and planking above the wale all done. I have lined the ports without lids and will be lining the ports with lids shortly. The sweep ports need a bit of work to get the right size.
Of course I could not resist to see how the forecastle would look
The camber does not look right at all so a bit of sanding is needed - later!
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Craigie65 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Holiday Harbor by popeye the sailor - 1:20 scale - multi build
Need to find out how to add a link to my signature. Not easy on an iPad. In the meantime I am building the Granado if you want to look in
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Craigie65 reacted to popeye the sailor in Holiday Harbor by popeye the sailor - 1:20 scale - multi build
thanks Mobbsie.......I'm doing better... almost done with my update. I want to get all three done before I show you folks
thanks for the good word!
you'll have to post me a link to your build log Craig.......very interested to see what your up to. no contest......you'll get used to us guys....we tend to grow on people :D :D
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Craigie65 got a reaction from Dfell in HM Bomb Vessel Granado 1756 by Craigie65 - Caldercraft - 1:64
Okay part two - During Strictly
Start of the second planking. I wanted to try to use some of the techniques that I picked up on the forum. Some success but I struggle to vision the layout of all the planks and drop planks. I think I was trying to look too far ahead: but I have a better picture in my head for the next build - whatever that may be?
And that is the first planking below the wale
After this shot I used a bit of dark filler and after a sand down it looks okay - to be honest it will disappear under a coat of white paint.
And the inner gunport patterns and planking above the wale all done. I have lined the ports without lids and will be lining the ports with lids shortly. The sweep ports need a bit of work to get the right size.
Of course I could not resist to see how the forecastle would look
The camber does not look right at all so a bit of sanding is needed - later!
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Craigie65 got a reaction from CaptainSteve in HM Bomb Vessel Granado 1756 by Craigie65 - Caldercraft - 1:64
Hi,
Been meaning to do this for ages
Kit was a family birthday present and arrived late July minus the bulkheads but with 2 keels. a quick email exchange and a call or 2 to JoTiKa and they arrived in August.
My first kit was HMS President by Sergal - I could not believe the difference in quality
Here is the first of my pictures -playing hockey today so will post some more later today or on Sunday
First planking done, gun port patterns and the wale.
Bow with water line marked. The blue thing is a wine cooler that I use to soak my wood. Unfortunately I dropped it when emptying it - so new wine cooler on the shopping list for Christmas.
And to complete the set the stern
While I was waiting on glue drying i had pressed ahead with the mortar housings. These were great fun and little kits in their own right. These pics don't show the ring bolts very well but I experimented making my own by winding wire around an PE tool that i have. At this scale there was not much difference in quality so for the sake of saving some time I used the method in the instruction. Also I had read of the mixed results members have had with chemical blackening - so I decided primer and pain was the way to go.
Admittedly the ring bolts need a touch up here and there but I am happy.
And the last one for now all the components that make up each housing
TTFN
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Craigie65 reacted to WackoWolf in HM Bomb Vessel Granado 1756 by Craigie65 - Caldercraft - 1:64
Very nice clean and sharp build. Keep the pictures coming.
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Craigie65 reacted to realworkingsailor in Best Gold Paint??
Yes, and the glossier, the better.
Actually, I remembered this stuff:
http://alclad2.com/
Bar none, the best metal finish on the market. Provided you follow the instructions explicitly!
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Craigie65 got a reaction from WackoWolf in Best Gold Paint??
Goes without saying that a black undercoat will help the gold shine. Vallejo has some excellent metallics but they need thinning.
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Craigie65 got a reaction from The Sailor in HM Bomb Vessel Granado 1756 by Craigie65 - Caldercraft - 1:64
Okay part two - During Strictly
Start of the second planking. I wanted to try to use some of the techniques that I picked up on the forum. Some success but I struggle to vision the layout of all the planks and drop planks. I think I was trying to look too far ahead: but I have a better picture in my head for the next build - whatever that may be?
And that is the first planking below the wale
After this shot I used a bit of dark filler and after a sand down it looks okay - to be honest it will disappear under a coat of white paint.
And the inner gunport patterns and planking above the wale all done. I have lined the ports without lids and will be lining the ports with lids shortly. The sweep ports need a bit of work to get the right size.
Of course I could not resist to see how the forecastle would look
The camber does not look right at all so a bit of sanding is needed - later!
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Craigie65 got a reaction from mtaylor in HM Bomb Vessel Granado 1756 by Craigie65 - Caldercraft - 1:64
Okay part two - During Strictly
Start of the second planking. I wanted to try to use some of the techniques that I picked up on the forum. Some success but I struggle to vision the layout of all the planks and drop planks. I think I was trying to look too far ahead: but I have a better picture in my head for the next build - whatever that may be?
And that is the first planking below the wale
After this shot I used a bit of dark filler and after a sand down it looks okay - to be honest it will disappear under a coat of white paint.
And the inner gunport patterns and planking above the wale all done. I have lined the ports without lids and will be lining the ports with lids shortly. The sweep ports need a bit of work to get the right size.
Of course I could not resist to see how the forecastle would look
The camber does not look right at all so a bit of sanding is needed - later!
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Craigie65 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in HM Bomb Vessel Granado 1756 by Craigie65 - Caldercraft - 1:64
Hi,
Been meaning to do this for ages
Kit was a family birthday present and arrived late July minus the bulkheads but with 2 keels. a quick email exchange and a call or 2 to JoTiKa and they arrived in August.
My first kit was HMS President by Sergal - I could not believe the difference in quality
Here is the first of my pictures -playing hockey today so will post some more later today or on Sunday
First planking done, gun port patterns and the wale.
Bow with water line marked. The blue thing is a wine cooler that I use to soak my wood. Unfortunately I dropped it when emptying it - so new wine cooler on the shopping list for Christmas.
And to complete the set the stern
While I was waiting on glue drying i had pressed ahead with the mortar housings. These were great fun and little kits in their own right. These pics don't show the ring bolts very well but I experimented making my own by winding wire around an PE tool that i have. At this scale there was not much difference in quality so for the sake of saving some time I used the method in the instruction. Also I had read of the mixed results members have had with chemical blackening - so I decided primer and pain was the way to go.
Admittedly the ring bolts need a touch up here and there but I am happy.
And the last one for now all the components that make up each housing
TTFN
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Craigie65 got a reaction from egkb in Scotland 1775 by cdogg - Corel - 1:64 - Baltic Ketch
Casey,
Lucky you. I have to put up with the X Factor. I wonder if I can sneak off and do some sanding...........
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Craigie65 reacted to cdogg in Scotland 1775 by cdogg - Corel - 1:64 - Baltic Ketch
In a way, it comes with a standard white cloth that needs to be sewn. That's where I am clueless, I do not have a sewing machine nor can I use a needle and thread. Perhaps I will need to learn...
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Craigie65 got a reaction from texxn5 in Holiday Harbor by popeye the sailor - 1:20 scale - multi build
Hey Popeye I hope your cold gets better - Whisky (scotch) and honey
Now for the daft laddie question.... What is it your are building? I guess I mean what is the theme bit about?
A truely confused Scot *-)
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Craigie65 reacted to Larry Van Es in US Brig Syren by Pygothian - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - 1st Build
I wish I'd have thought of this before I made my waterline again and again before getting one that was half right. A couple of day ago I was hanging a tapestry that we had bought in Paris and it was going to be hard to get it straight where it was located . Then I remembered a level with a laser that my kids had gotten me years ago. As it turns out I had a good waterline marker in my garage the whole time.
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Craigie65 reacted to Meredith in US Brig Syren by Pygothian - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - 1st Build
Ohh.. great lot of new toys:) I will be watching with interest.. you will probably catch up to me before long. I have been playing with my carronades and sleds - got myself a natty little toy coming for my build too.. just hope it works!
I need to order some Chuck blocks too..... They look so nice compared to the commercial ones.
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Craigie65 got a reaction from Script in Ratlines....why so important.....
Jim
Now we are in total agreement My Tirpitz would look strange festooned in rat lines, shrouds and braces
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Craigie65 got a reaction from WackoWolf in USF Confederacy by Bill Hime - Model Shipways - 1:64 scale
Wow that is some set up - although her that must be obeyed might not agree. My Admiral doesn't mind the hobby just the space it takes up!
I was banished to the spare room from the dinning room. Apparently it upset the balance in the house. Mind you I think I have the last laugh as the second cable TV box is also in the spare room. So I can watch the football (soccer) and watch the glue dry
Good luck with your build(s)
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Craigie65 got a reaction from mtaylor in USF Confederacy by Bill Hime - Model Shipways - 1:64 scale
Wow that is some set up - although her that must be obeyed might not agree. My Admiral doesn't mind the hobby just the space it takes up!
I was banished to the spare room from the dinning room. Apparently it upset the balance in the house. Mind you I think I have the last laugh as the second cable TV box is also in the spare room. So I can watch the football (soccer) and watch the glue dry
Good luck with your build(s)
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Craigie65 got a reaction from mobbsie in Fly tying vice for rigging?
Ah found the bobbin holder online for £2.99
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Craigie65 got a reaction from trippwj in HMS Agamemnon by mobbsie - FINISHED - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1/64
Hi Mobbsie,
What an absolutely stunning build!
I would love to build something that big but I'll need to sell the kids first
Until then I'll keep dreaming
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Craigie65 got a reaction from mobbsie in HMS Agamemnon by mobbsie - FINISHED - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1/64
Hi Mobbsie,
What an absolutely stunning build!
I would love to build something that big but I'll need to sell the kids first
Until then I'll keep dreaming
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Craigie65 reacted to mobbsie in HMS Agamemnon by mobbsie - FINISHED - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1/64
Hi Guys,
Thanks for looking in and the good words and encouragement given, it does really help.
A quick progress on the coppering, IT'S FINISHED, the port side took me about 25hrs to do with a few fopars along the way.
The last couple of days have been almost a nightmare for me, I've had the droppsies which, when you think about it doesn't seem so bad, a bit frustrating perhaps, but I'm talking blades here, I have picked up a few cuts along the way, nothing serious, some I didn't know I had, a bit scary though when you see a craft knife falling and heading for the bulbous belly, this happened a few times, picked up a few puncture wounds with that.
Tweezers with very sharp points sticking in the palms of my hands, my thoughts at that time were similar to " blast that really shouldn't be happening ".
The final straw was the Aggy falling from it's foam matt onto the floor, not too much damage though, just a little crushing of the stern post and a few popped plates, the stern post just needed to be trimmed and the plates stuck back on.
I had to pull a few plates of the bow as they were not following the correct line, the old glue then had to be scrapped of and the plates replaced.
The rest was pretty well straight forward with no major problems.
I have learned one lesson though, when I next plate a ship I will be overlapping slightly, Caldercraft plates have rounded corners and as you can imagine these leave an unsightly gap.
OK I have a few pics.
The offending area that needed stripping and replating
Stern view.
Portside view
Now the fun begins, cutting in the waterline
More cutting in
The finish
So there we have it, all done.
Next step is to place the rest of the trim on and complete painting her.
mobbsie
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Craigie65 got a reaction from Sjors in HMS Agamemnon by mobbsie - FINISHED - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1/64
Hi Mobbsie,
What an absolutely stunning build!
I would love to build something that big but I'll need to sell the kids first
Until then I'll keep dreaming