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kruginmi got a reaction from Omega1234 in HMS Druid by kruginmi - 1:48 - cross-section - Hahn
Thanks Patrick.
A little spurt of energy / progress here and there. Probably no tri's this year, focusing on getting this and the other projects in the work shop OUT of the workshop: a case for my Swift, completing my Lady Anne, Billings Boats Regina (wife picked), my Dad's Revell Constitution, restore my Dad's Mayflower, and others. Whew. Might be two years.....
I do feel a weight off my shoulders with the paint straightened out and the rigging process (supplies and procedures) straight in my head. Now to get the two other yards ship shape.
Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from Canute in Soleil Royal by kpnuts - Heller - 1/100 - 17th Century ship of the line
I can just imagine what you were thinking as it dawned on you what you had. So sorry. Hoping you get it put to right quickly! (and without cost!).
I would also be scouring Ebay for partially built / incomplete kits to save $$ and get some extra parts. I wish I could help (I do have 3 Revell full size Constitutions!).
Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from Canute in HMS Druid by kruginmi - 1:48 - cross-section - Hahn
Thanks Patrick.
A little spurt of energy / progress here and there. Probably no tri's this year, focusing on getting this and the other projects in the work shop OUT of the workshop: a case for my Swift, completing my Lady Anne, Billings Boats Regina (wife picked), my Dad's Revell Constitution, restore my Dad's Mayflower, and others. Whew. Might be two years.....
I do feel a weight off my shoulders with the paint straightened out and the rigging process (supplies and procedures) straight in my head. Now to get the two other yards ship shape.
Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from Mike Y in HMS Druid by kruginmi - 1:48 - cross-section - Hahn
Thanks Patrick.
A little spurt of energy / progress here and there. Probably no tri's this year, focusing on getting this and the other projects in the work shop OUT of the workshop: a case for my Swift, completing my Lady Anne, Billings Boats Regina (wife picked), my Dad's Revell Constitution, restore my Dad's Mayflower, and others. Whew. Might be two years.....
I do feel a weight off my shoulders with the paint straightened out and the rigging process (supplies and procedures) straight in my head. Now to get the two other yards ship shape.
Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from Piet in Soleil Royal by kpnuts - Heller - 1/100 - 17th Century ship of the line
I can just imagine what you were thinking as it dawned on you what you had. So sorry. Hoping you get it put to right quickly! (and without cost!).
I would also be scouring Ebay for partially built / incomplete kits to save $$ and get some extra parts. I wish I could help (I do have 3 Revell full size Constitutions!).
Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Druid by kruginmi - 1:48 - cross-section - Hahn
Thanks Patrick.
A little spurt of energy / progress here and there. Probably no tri's this year, focusing on getting this and the other projects in the work shop OUT of the workshop: a case for my Swift, completing my Lady Anne, Billings Boats Regina (wife picked), my Dad's Revell Constitution, restore my Dad's Mayflower, and others. Whew. Might be two years.....
I do feel a weight off my shoulders with the paint straightened out and the rigging process (supplies and procedures) straight in my head. Now to get the two other yards ship shape.
Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from Engelmann in HMS Druid by kruginmi - 1:48 - cross-section - Hahn
With the painting decisions made it was time to take the plunge. After many trips to the workshop and back for the many coats I am quite pleased with the result. The yellow is quite muted in the photos, seems a little more yellow in person:
I intend to keep the outer yards as well as upper masts in the natural wood color as is shown. As a side note, most everything you see can still be disassembled. I also did a raw cutout of the remaining two yard arms which still have to be shaped:
Looking forward to serving some strops and trying out this rigging thing. I do have to get back to that hull eventually.....
Mark
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kruginmi reacted to Omega1234 in HMS Druid by kruginmi - 1:48 - cross-section - Hahn
Very nicely done, Mark!
She's coming along beautifully.
All the best for 2016 and happy triathlon'Ing.
Cheers
Patrick
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kruginmi got a reaction from tadheus in HMS Druid by kruginmi - 1:48 - cross-section - Hahn
With the painting decisions made it was time to take the plunge. After many trips to the workshop and back for the many coats I am quite pleased with the result. The yellow is quite muted in the photos, seems a little more yellow in person:
I intend to keep the outer yards as well as upper masts in the natural wood color as is shown. As a side note, most everything you see can still be disassembled. I also did a raw cutout of the remaining two yard arms which still have to be shaped:
Looking forward to serving some strops and trying out this rigging thing. I do have to get back to that hull eventually.....
Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from Engelmann in HMS Druid by kruginmi - 1:48 - cross-section - Hahn
I have been doing several samples and think I have finally hit upon my solution set for the Druid-X.
First off, my palette:
I use sanding sealer prior to the acrylic paints, topped off with a top coat. My original thought was a satin top coat, but that proved a no go. I used a flat and that seemed to do the trip, though the camera shot shows it with a more of a gloss than it does.
The white will be the lower hull (no copper), black for the wales and yellow for upper hull and lower masts. The red is a darker one that I like (no historical research here, just something I found).
Finally, being able to paint the masts and yardarm the next step will be rigging. How will I get those lines nice and served? With my new Serv-O-Matic of course:
Tomorrow is them treating the main yard and lower main mast.
Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from tadheus in HMS Druid by kruginmi - 1:48 - cross-section - Hahn
<<this question moved to the rigging forum section of this site>>
Even though I have had little time in the shop, the brain neurons keep firing....
A future problem to tackle involves the quarter deck rail (pic from full Druid mid-construction):
The following lines are connected to this rail:
1. Mainsail clewlines
2. Mainsail buntlines
3. Mainsail Leechlines
4. Topsail Clewlines
5. Topsail reef tackles
6. Topgallant sheets
The question is how? Per the plans this rail is not a real 'beefy' one. Tying them all just to the top rail would seem foolhardy given the stresses. Normally you would see some sheaves either attached to, or through the bases of each column but these rails seem too thin for that. At the very least belay pins seem in order (total 16, 4 between each post), but the runs of the lines are in question. With two lines per category (port / starboard) I currently do not have a firm decision.
If I was rigging a full ship you would also add:
1. Mainstaysail halyard
2. Mizzen Topsail Bowline
3. Fore Topgallant Brace
Any opinions?
Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from captainbob in HMS Druid by kruginmi - 1:48 - cross-section - Hahn
With the painting decisions made it was time to take the plunge. After many trips to the workshop and back for the many coats I am quite pleased with the result. The yellow is quite muted in the photos, seems a little more yellow in person:
I intend to keep the outer yards as well as upper masts in the natural wood color as is shown. As a side note, most everything you see can still be disassembled. I also did a raw cutout of the remaining two yard arms which still have to be shaped:
Looking forward to serving some strops and trying out this rigging thing. I do have to get back to that hull eventually.....
Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from albert in HMS Druid by kruginmi - 1:48 - cross-section - Hahn
With the painting decisions made it was time to take the plunge. After many trips to the workshop and back for the many coats I am quite pleased with the result. The yellow is quite muted in the photos, seems a little more yellow in person:
I intend to keep the outer yards as well as upper masts in the natural wood color as is shown. As a side note, most everything you see can still be disassembled. I also did a raw cutout of the remaining two yard arms which still have to be shaped:
Looking forward to serving some strops and trying out this rigging thing. I do have to get back to that hull eventually.....
Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from dgbot in HMS Druid by kruginmi - 1:48 - cross-section - Hahn
With the painting decisions made it was time to take the plunge. After many trips to the workshop and back for the many coats I am quite pleased with the result. The yellow is quite muted in the photos, seems a little more yellow in person:
I intend to keep the outer yards as well as upper masts in the natural wood color as is shown. As a side note, most everything you see can still be disassembled. I also did a raw cutout of the remaining two yard arms which still have to be shaped:
Looking forward to serving some strops and trying out this rigging thing. I do have to get back to that hull eventually.....
Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from Omega1234 in HMS Druid by kruginmi - 1:48 - cross-section - Hahn
With the painting decisions made it was time to take the plunge. After many trips to the workshop and back for the many coats I am quite pleased with the result. The yellow is quite muted in the photos, seems a little more yellow in person:
I intend to keep the outer yards as well as upper masts in the natural wood color as is shown. As a side note, most everything you see can still be disassembled. I also did a raw cutout of the remaining two yard arms which still have to be shaped:
Looking forward to serving some strops and trying out this rigging thing. I do have to get back to that hull eventually.....
Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Druid by kruginmi - 1:48 - cross-section - Hahn
With the painting decisions made it was time to take the plunge. After many trips to the workshop and back for the many coats I am quite pleased with the result. The yellow is quite muted in the photos, seems a little more yellow in person:
I intend to keep the outer yards as well as upper masts in the natural wood color as is shown. As a side note, most everything you see can still be disassembled. I also did a raw cutout of the remaining two yard arms which still have to be shaped:
Looking forward to serving some strops and trying out this rigging thing. I do have to get back to that hull eventually.....
Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from Canute in HMS Druid by kruginmi - 1:48 - cross-section - Hahn
With the painting decisions made it was time to take the plunge. After many trips to the workshop and back for the many coats I am quite pleased with the result. The yellow is quite muted in the photos, seems a little more yellow in person:
I intend to keep the outer yards as well as upper masts in the natural wood color as is shown. As a side note, most everything you see can still be disassembled. I also did a raw cutout of the remaining two yard arms which still have to be shaped:
Looking forward to serving some strops and trying out this rigging thing. I do have to get back to that hull eventually.....
Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from Seventynet in HMS Druid by kruginmi - 1:48 - cross-section - Hahn
With the painting decisions made it was time to take the plunge. After many trips to the workshop and back for the many coats I am quite pleased with the result. The yellow is quite muted in the photos, seems a little more yellow in person:
I intend to keep the outer yards as well as upper masts in the natural wood color as is shown. As a side note, most everything you see can still be disassembled. I also did a raw cutout of the remaining two yard arms which still have to be shaped:
Looking forward to serving some strops and trying out this rigging thing. I do have to get back to that hull eventually.....
Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from tadheus in HMS Druid by kruginmi - 1:48 - cross-section - Hahn
I have been doing several samples and think I have finally hit upon my solution set for the Druid-X.
First off, my palette:
I use sanding sealer prior to the acrylic paints, topped off with a top coat. My original thought was a satin top coat, but that proved a no go. I used a flat and that seemed to do the trip, though the camera shot shows it with a more of a gloss than it does.
The white will be the lower hull (no copper), black for the wales and yellow for upper hull and lower masts. The red is a darker one that I like (no historical research here, just something I found).
Finally, being able to paint the masts and yardarm the next step will be rigging. How will I get those lines nice and served? With my new Serv-O-Matic of course:
Tomorrow is them treating the main yard and lower main mast.
Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Acrylic paint for wood ship models
With all my tests this is my palette for painting the Druid-X (all wood is basswood):
A nice sanding sealer, acrylic paints and then a top coat. I originally chose a satin coat but that proved way too glossy over the paint. The flat looks great, but the camera shot still looks a little shiny.
I used both off the shelf 'craft' acrylics and more expensive ones (model colors). I used generally three coats for each. Coverage seemed good for all. I did some light sanding after the applying the sealer.
Tomorrow I actually put brush to my mast and main yard arm. Hoping it meets my expectations.
Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from albert in HMS Druid by kruginmi - 1:48 - cross-section - Hahn
I have been doing several samples and think I have finally hit upon my solution set for the Druid-X.
First off, my palette:
I use sanding sealer prior to the acrylic paints, topped off with a top coat. My original thought was a satin top coat, but that proved a no go. I used a flat and that seemed to do the trip, though the camera shot shows it with a more of a gloss than it does.
The white will be the lower hull (no copper), black for the wales and yellow for upper hull and lower masts. The red is a darker one that I like (no historical research here, just something I found).
Finally, being able to paint the masts and yardarm the next step will be rigging. How will I get those lines nice and served? With my new Serv-O-Matic of course:
Tomorrow is them treating the main yard and lower main mast.
Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from Canute in Quarter Deck Railing composition for rigging lines
After much thinking, egg nog and input from people, I have come to a decision....(drum roll)....
I will be adding blocks affixed directly to the deck beam below the deck using ring bolts for those lines of concern (look at added green and purple annotations):
The sheets, brace and two clewlines will incorporate these blocks, which equates to two blocks between each railing section. The single halyard will use a double block with the starboard mainsail clew line (though not present on this build).
Happy New Year,
Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from Canute in Acrylic paint for wood ship models
With all my tests this is my palette for painting the Druid-X (all wood is basswood):
A nice sanding sealer, acrylic paints and then a top coat. I originally chose a satin coat but that proved way too glossy over the paint. The flat looks great, but the camera shot still looks a little shiny.
I used both off the shelf 'craft' acrylics and more expensive ones (model colors). I used generally three coats for each. Coverage seemed good for all. I did some light sanding after the applying the sealer.
Tomorrow I actually put brush to my mast and main yard arm. Hoping it meets my expectations.
Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from Mike Y in HMS Druid by kruginmi - 1:48 - cross-section - Hahn
I have been doing several samples and think I have finally hit upon my solution set for the Druid-X.
First off, my palette:
I use sanding sealer prior to the acrylic paints, topped off with a top coat. My original thought was a satin top coat, but that proved a no go. I used a flat and that seemed to do the trip, though the camera shot shows it with a more of a gloss than it does.
The white will be the lower hull (no copper), black for the wales and yellow for upper hull and lower masts. The red is a darker one that I like (no historical research here, just something I found).
Finally, being able to paint the masts and yardarm the next step will be rigging. How will I get those lines nice and served? With my new Serv-O-Matic of course:
Tomorrow is them treating the main yard and lower main mast.
Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from Canute in HMS Druid by kruginmi - 1:48 - cross-section - Hahn
I have been doing several samples and think I have finally hit upon my solution set for the Druid-X.
First off, my palette:
I use sanding sealer prior to the acrylic paints, topped off with a top coat. My original thought was a satin top coat, but that proved a no go. I used a flat and that seemed to do the trip, though the camera shot shows it with a more of a gloss than it does.
The white will be the lower hull (no copper), black for the wales and yellow for upper hull and lower masts. The red is a darker one that I like (no historical research here, just something I found).
Finally, being able to paint the masts and yardarm the next step will be rigging. How will I get those lines nice and served? With my new Serv-O-Matic of course:
Tomorrow is them treating the main yard and lower main mast.
Mark
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