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egkb reacted to TRJ in Name the Ship Game
Perhaps a hint would work.
It was the 2nd ship of the same of the name during WW2.
Cheers
Tjeerd
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egkb reacted to jim_smits in HMS Snake by jim_smits - Caldercraft - First Build
Ratlines still continuing. I think I'm gradually getting better at them but doesn't make them anymore fun to do....! I keep having to tweak as the lines go slack as I put new ones in. Will get there though.
To ensure I don't go totally mad, I have taken breaks from ratlines and have done some work on the masts and yards. I have invested in a David Plane, and it has made the job of shaping the octagonal sections far easier. The shaping of the top sections of the masts was quite tricky and took a lot of patience. I will come back to these later with some more detailed images.
The Spiritsail has now been fixed in place and mostly rigged in.
I have fitted some pins to the masts so that I can fix the yards in place. This now really gives a great impression of how the ship will start to look.
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egkb reacted to Hank in Titanic Sinking Mystry Solved: New Evidence Emerges
AND!!!!!
They are all furloughed!!!!!!!!!
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egkb reacted to twintrow in Titanic Sinking Mystry Solved: New Evidence Emerges
No of course not, but the Aliens did help him find the island he was looking for, sadly they were using an old map that hadn't yet been updated. Which is all the evidence I need that the Aliens are in fact our own Government workers!
Tom
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egkb reacted to Sjors in San Ildefonso by Sjors - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70
On a rainy friday I thought it was time to do something…..
The holes in the tops are drilled and no, I don't used a drill hammer
Then it was time to shape the top of the lower part of the mast.
I have to make it squire and I don't have a lathe so I'll do it by hand using a file.
I think it work just fine
Of course pictures of it.
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egkb reacted to The Sailor in HM Schooner Pickle by The Sailor - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64
Thanks a lot, Guys.
Jeff
My next project is the yacht Endeavour.
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egkb got a reaction from The Sailor in HM Schooner Pickle by The Sailor - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64
Brilliant stuff, makes me want to go out and pick up the kit too..
Eamonn
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egkb reacted to Timothy Wood in Atlantic 1903 by Timothy Wood - FINISHED - Scale 1/8 = 1' - Half-Hull
Im back home from vacation and finally had the chance to make some wood chips in the shop tonight! YEA!!!
I have started working the basic hull shape and the shear into the blocks of wood, as you can see from a couple views she is starting to look like a Schooner. (Boy that had me worried!)
Cheers,
Tim
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egkb reacted to The Sailor in HM Schooner Pickle by The Sailor - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64
I‘m ready!!
Well, not everything looks perfect, but I‘m very happy with the result. Next weekend I‘ll try to make some better photos for the gallery. I‘m satisfied with the kit and for this price the quallity of the kit supplied materials is good. It was always a great pleasure building this little schooner.
Again thank you all for your kind words, all your ‚Like it‘ or even looking.
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egkb reacted to molasses in Name the Ship Game
You're correct, David, it's another Euphrates, the fourth one I've posted.
Your turn, David.
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egkb reacted to Gregor in HMC Sherbourne 1763 by Gregor – FINISHED - Caldercraft – Scale 1:64 - first build
This weekend I finally managed to finish the windlass. The supports for the spindle are probably a bit too massive. I used the kit’s original pawl bit post, “repaired” it by filling the pre-cut slit and then carving out the room for the rod.
I think this is a nice detail to have, as it is shown on several 1763 plans.
There is also a picture of HMC Hawke in Peter Goodwin’s Alert book (thousand thanks to Tony for showing me this treasure), here a grainy picture taken from page 36.
I fear I will miss two windlass bitts when I do the rigging…
I made some other things: a chimney with a cover (from a brass sheet; super-glued, as I have not yet learned to solder) and a mast ring, covered with canvas (like the one on the rudder coat: paper tissue and pve diluted with walnut stain).
The catheads are as yet unfinished; here I’m following gratefully again Tony’s tutorial.
Gregor
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egkb reacted to Sjors in San Ildefonso by Sjors - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70
Finally after a while an update at the San Ildefonso.
I have place the deadeyes and the chains.
The rope that you are seeing hanging from the top of the mast is my guide to see how the chains have to go.
You also see the same thing at Mobbsie's Aggy.
We where talking about it a few days ago and why give him a hint and don't do it myself ?
Not all the chains are following that, because there where some cannons in the way
When I was placing the deadeyes, I found out that I have not enough deadeyes of 5 mm……strange….
When I take a close look at the drawing I found out that at the stern , there are no deadeyes of 5 mm but 4 mm…..
So remove all those and replace them with the 4 mm.
Problem solve !
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egkb reacted to mobbsie in HMS Agamemnon by mobbsie - FINISHED - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1/64
Hi Guys,
Aldo and Randy,
Thanks guys, it's appreciated.
As promised here are the pics of the Pinnace, the main construction and paint job are completed, whats left to do is the Rope Coils ( Grant ), bucket and when I can figure out the correct length, the oars.
Also first planking is done on the 24ft Cutter, pictures show dry fit of the frames, clamped while glue dries and the false keel being molded.
False Keel fitted
Internal ribs fitted and painted red ochre
Rubbing strips added
Deck planking complete
Ready for painting the rubbing strips
Paint job complete
Cutter dry fitted
Glued and clamped up
False keel being molded to shape
So there we are right up to date, second planking real soon.
Be Good
mobbsie
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egkb reacted to newbuilder101 in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
I mixed and experimented with a few colour variations and finally decided on this:
This last couple of pictures shows where the ship stands currently.
I managed to get the poop deck in place.
I didn't want to totally cover up the captain's cabin and all the furniture, so I made a "trap door" of sorts with a mirror on the underside.
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egkb reacted to newbuilder101 in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
Several weeks ago I rescued a block of nice dry cherry from the woodpile and dried it further in the house.
The following picture shows a similar block of wood beside some of the finished strips I cut.
I am planning to make most of the deck furniture from this wood. I have actually used a little bit of it to make the gratings at the bow.
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egkb reacted to newbuilder101 in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
No more detours or distractions - the final planking is done!!! (YAY)
Spiling the planks at the bow took considerable time, but was well worth the effort. Thankfully, I had plenty of wide sheets of wood to allow for this technique.
Without further ado - an update!
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egkb reacted to rafine in Frigate Essex by Rafine - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Kitbashed
Hamilton: I don't have any photos and don't have the model anymore. The Unicorn framing provided an approximation of the hull shape and in those days I wasn't quite as concerned as I would be today.
Back to Essex. I did a few easy things prior to planking. First, I added some additional framing at the stern to frame the doors to the quarter galleries. I'm considering showing the great cabin in some level of detail and also scratch building the quarter galleries. This framing will allow me those options down the road. Next, I painted the area of the lower deck cut outs with Pollyscale engine black. I then made and installed the sections of lower deck planking to fit the cut outs. The deck planking is holly (as will be all of the deck planking). The caulking is simulated by pencil on one edge of each plank. It's finished with Wipe On Poly. Lastly, I painted the inside and edges of the gun ports with Pollyscale AT&SF red.
I've decided to begin the planking with the upper outer hull. Full speed ahead!
Bob
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egkb reacted to Jason in US Brig Syren by Jason - Model Shipways - 1:64
Cap Rail and Hull Finish
I have been able to put a little more time into the Syren this week. Finishing the hull with the cap rail, and paint. I have let the treenail holes blank up until this point, and I am considering leaving them that way. I like the effect that they give in contrast to the planking they inhabit. I know on the real thing that would not really be noticeable, except to an inspecting eye and at close range, but for an informative piece showing landlubbers and nautical neophytes how a ship is constructed, I think it fits the bill.
I should note here, that I have not stained or painted the planking in between the sheer and the wales, it has been oiled using white mineral oil. I have been using this in other woodworking projects and for model stands for about a year now. How it holds up beyond that I do not know, but for the items I have used it on so far I am pleased with the results.
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egkb reacted to slagoon in Titanic Sinking Mystry Solved: New Evidence Emerges
but gosh the spoons and the ice cubes were soooo convincing! I really had a good laugh with the video.
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egkb reacted to molasses in Name the Ship Game
Euphrates Highway is correct, Jason.
Eamonn, don't give away my tricks. I have to admit it's fun to fool Google Image.
Your turn, Jason.
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egkb reacted to popeye the sailor in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
yea...........DUCK!!!!!! :D :D
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egkb reacted to Script in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Andy,
Safe voyaging....looking forward to the pics!
Popeye,
Is there a special recipe for 'dodging' fruitcake? Don't think I've ever heard of it......does it have some special ingredients?
Jim
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egkb reacted to realworkingsailor in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Thanks guys! I'm on my way to the airport as we speak. As soon as I can, I'll get my camera unpacked and ready for the continuation of my other thread.
Andy
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egkb reacted to Hank in Titanic Sinking Mystry Solved: New Evidence Emerges
This was an early April 1 event - nothing more, nothing less.
I just had to do it!
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