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kruginmi got a reaction from yvesvidal in Regina by Kruginmi - Billings Boats - 1:30
One of the biggest visual challenges I had to get right was the bulwark cap rail. The supplied stanchions were all over the place and obviously not a good framework.
I started by measuring the stern step up that the caprail should seemlessly join to. I cut 1/32" basswood to this height and laminated each existing stanchion with this
This was a start but not a complete solution. After sanding these flush externally I then rain a plank by eye starting with the stern step up and going forward. There was some variation but the plank let me know the best fit and it worked out great.
The forward inner stem was slightly lower. I decided to keep that height fearing issues with the bowsprit and related stuff. This pick shows the original intent of just affixing to the forward inner post. Much easier now.
Planking should proceed much faster than the Jylland until I hit the bulkhead issues further down. Easy enough to fix.
Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from yvesvidal in Regina by Kruginmi - Billings Boats - 1:30
So that whole stem post - how to end planking issue is now resolved. Really the only way to do it.
Also shows the railing height issue is not more.
Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from yvesvidal in Regina by Kruginmi - Billings Boats - 1:30
For affixing the forward planking I cut a new stem post (basswood - not laminate) then added a 1/16" strip to the inside.
When affixed, this will allow the planking to fit into the groove and make planking a breeze.
To allow the planking to start I went ahead and planked the stern wall and sanded to shape.
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kruginmi got a reaction from yvesvidal in Regina by Kruginmi - Billings Boats - 1:30
After all the hyjinks with the Jylland I remembered I had another Billings Boats model in the cabinet of doom. Started 25-30 years ago on a kitchen table it had been set aside due to issues (mostly created by me) that I didn't know how to proceed with. I pulled the box out and bare bones inner hull assembly.
A mixed media kit (as Billings are apt to be) but a smart looking ship. I shouldn't but decided to do a parallel build with the Jylland.
The issues that had stopped me where 4 fold:
1. I had clamped the keel so hard I had introduced a rather severe hogging.
2. While the bulkheads where perpendicular to the keel they had 'variations' left to right.
3. The deck (I did add a false deck) was not entirely level (see above).
4. I didn't know how to affix the planking to the forward inner stem. They were supposed to be glued onto the inner stem, then sanded to allow the outer (visible) stem to be affixed.
So....first off was the keel. I removed the existing one and introduced a nice straight one.
This didn't allow all the bulkheads to seat but that will be handled as I plank.
I have high hopes for this one. Largely to be built out of the box. The plastic pieces give me pause but I will use this as test subject to see how well I can get them integrated visually. -Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from Prowler901 in Regina by Kruginmi - Billings Boats - 1:30
So that whole stem post - how to end planking issue is now resolved. Really the only way to do it.
Also shows the railing height issue is not more.
Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from Prowler901 in Regina by Kruginmi - Billings Boats - 1:30
One of the biggest visual challenges I had to get right was the bulwark cap rail. The supplied stanchions were all over the place and obviously not a good framework.
I started by measuring the stern step up that the caprail should seemlessly join to. I cut 1/32" basswood to this height and laminated each existing stanchion with this
This was a start but not a complete solution. After sanding these flush externally I then rain a plank by eye starting with the stern step up and going forward. There was some variation but the plank let me know the best fit and it worked out great.
The forward inner stem was slightly lower. I decided to keep that height fearing issues with the bowsprit and related stuff. This pick shows the original intent of just affixing to the forward inner post. Much easier now.
Planking should proceed much faster than the Jylland until I hit the bulkhead issues further down. Easy enough to fix.
Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from Haliburton in Regina by Kruginmi - Billings Boats - 1:30
One of the biggest visual challenges I had to get right was the bulwark cap rail. The supplied stanchions were all over the place and obviously not a good framework.
I started by measuring the stern step up that the caprail should seemlessly join to. I cut 1/32" basswood to this height and laminated each existing stanchion with this
This was a start but not a complete solution. After sanding these flush externally I then rain a plank by eye starting with the stern step up and going forward. There was some variation but the plank let me know the best fit and it worked out great.
The forward inner stem was slightly lower. I decided to keep that height fearing issues with the bowsprit and related stuff. This pick shows the original intent of just affixing to the forward inner post. Much easier now.
Planking should proceed much faster than the Jylland until I hit the bulkhead issues further down. Easy enough to fix.
Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from Keith Black in Lady Anne by kruginmi - FINISHED - 1:50 - kitbash of Artesania Latina Harvey
So, after a bit of a hiatus from this site and a return to document my Jylland efforts, I realize I never posted the final pics of the Lady Anne. To recap I configured the deck (Krug design) to handle the Pride of Baltimore II rigging and true to form that is how I outfitted her. She turned out pretty nice and met my expectations.
Still haven't made a display case but I keep her close by my work at home desk to give me happy thoughts when I need them.
Stay Building My Friends, Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from Keith Black in Lady Anne by kruginmi - FINISHED - 1:50 - kitbash of Artesania Latina Harvey
Hey, I really appreciate the note. I am a prime example that there is no time limit on working on ships. Take yours out, clean her up and think about doing one thing a week. It adds up. The rigging targets for me were one line a day, at least 5 days a week.
I still have her in front of me on my work at home setup, still uncased. Enjoy the hobby and draw outside the lines!
Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from Spellapeaka in Lady Anne by kruginmi - FINISHED - 1:50 - kitbash of Artesania Latina Harvey
Hey, I really appreciate the note. I am a prime example that there is no time limit on working on ships. Take yours out, clean her up and think about doing one thing a week. It adds up. The rigging targets for me were one line a day, at least 5 days a week.
I still have her in front of me on my work at home setup, still uncased. Enjoy the hobby and draw outside the lines!
Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from Knocklouder in Lady Anne by kruginmi - FINISHED - 1:50 - kitbash of Artesania Latina Harvey
So, after a bit of a hiatus from this site and a return to document my Jylland efforts, I realize I never posted the final pics of the Lady Anne. To recap I configured the deck (Krug design) to handle the Pride of Baltimore II rigging and true to form that is how I outfitted her. She turned out pretty nice and met my expectations.
Still haven't made a display case but I keep her close by my work at home desk to give me happy thoughts when I need them.
Stay Building My Friends, Mark
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kruginmi reacted to Spellapeaka in Lady Anne by kruginmi - FINISHED - 1:50 - kitbash of Artesania Latina Harvey
Absolutely stunning! I have many times referred back to this build log while working on my Harvey kit. I've made some progress during COVID, but alas, I have not worked on mine for about a year. I really need some time to finish her up. So close. But I fear it will not come close to rivaling your skill and craftsmanship on display with this beautiful ship. Very well done sir! Thank you for posting the final pictures.
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kruginmi got a reaction from ccoyle in Lady Anne by kruginmi - FINISHED - 1:50 - kitbash of Artesania Latina Harvey
So, after a bit of a hiatus from this site and a return to document my Jylland efforts, I realize I never posted the final pics of the Lady Anne. To recap I configured the deck (Krug design) to handle the Pride of Baltimore II rigging and true to form that is how I outfitted her. She turned out pretty nice and met my expectations.
Still haven't made a display case but I keep her close by my work at home desk to give me happy thoughts when I need them.
Stay Building My Friends, Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from Canute in Sterling Models Half Hull Constitution
I have had this one tucked back in the stash. Don't even remember where I procured it. A 1/2 hull Constitution by Sterling Models. Biggest thing you notice is the 3/4" by 9" by 24" mahogany board supplied to mount it.
Mixed media with cast metal, decals and brass name plate.
Anyone ever run across this before? Definitely room for scratch (haha). No idea when I will get to it. A throwback to another time (given I come from the 60's, shall we say my childhood).
Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from thibaultron in Sterling Models Half Hull Constitution
I have had this one tucked back in the stash. Don't even remember where I procured it. A 1/2 hull Constitution by Sterling Models. Biggest thing you notice is the 3/4" by 9" by 24" mahogany board supplied to mount it.
Mixed media with cast metal, decals and brass name plate.
Anyone ever run across this before? Definitely room for scratch (haha). No idea when I will get to it. A throwback to another time (given I come from the 60's, shall we say my childhood).
Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Jylland by kruginmi - Billings Boats - 1:100
I picked up a 1/96 propeller and lifting frame from Cottage Industries targeted for the Revell CSS Alabama for not too much money. Not an exact match but better than the kit supplied one:
With some filing and shaping I could do something with that. I wish I had the lifting frame when I built out the prop area but I think I could modify to make it fit. Not too far out whack for what I see in pictures of the actual ship.
When you put both together I have a good starting point for some filing and tweaking, on both the ship and supplied pieces. I will not have the lifting component actually rigged in to raise, but it will look the part.
See how it looks. Always have the option to go to plan B and use the original (let alone scratch something up).
Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from mtaylor in Jylland by kruginmi - Billings Boats - 1:100
I picked up a 1/96 propeller and lifting frame from Cottage Industries targeted for the Revell CSS Alabama for not too much money. Not an exact match but better than the kit supplied one:
With some filing and shaping I could do something with that. I wish I had the lifting frame when I built out the prop area but I think I could modify to make it fit. Not too far out whack for what I see in pictures of the actual ship.
When you put both together I have a good starting point for some filing and tweaking, on both the ship and supplied pieces. I will not have the lifting component actually rigged in to raise, but it will look the part.
See how it looks. Always have the option to go to plan B and use the original (let alone scratch something up).
Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from Prowler901 in Jylland by kruginmi - Billings Boats - 1:100
I picked up a 1/96 propeller and lifting frame from Cottage Industries targeted for the Revell CSS Alabama for not too much money. Not an exact match but better than the kit supplied one:
With some filing and shaping I could do something with that. I wish I had the lifting frame when I built out the prop area but I think I could modify to make it fit. Not too far out whack for what I see in pictures of the actual ship.
When you put both together I have a good starting point for some filing and tweaking, on both the ship and supplied pieces. I will not have the lifting component actually rigged in to raise, but it will look the part.
See how it looks. Always have the option to go to plan B and use the original (let alone scratch something up).
Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from robdurant in Jylland by kruginmi - Billings Boats - 1:100
I picked up a 1/96 propeller and lifting frame from Cottage Industries targeted for the Revell CSS Alabama for not too much money. Not an exact match but better than the kit supplied one:
With some filing and shaping I could do something with that. I wish I had the lifting frame when I built out the prop area but I think I could modify to make it fit. Not too far out whack for what I see in pictures of the actual ship.
When you put both together I have a good starting point for some filing and tweaking, on both the ship and supplied pieces. I will not have the lifting component actually rigged in to raise, but it will look the part.
See how it looks. Always have the option to go to plan B and use the original (let alone scratch something up).
Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from VTHokiEE in Sterling Models Half Hull Constitution
I have had this one tucked back in the stash. Don't even remember where I procured it. A 1/2 hull Constitution by Sterling Models. Biggest thing you notice is the 3/4" by 9" by 24" mahogany board supplied to mount it.
Mixed media with cast metal, decals and brass name plate.
Anyone ever run across this before? Definitely room for scratch (haha). No idea when I will get to it. A throwback to another time (given I come from the 60's, shall we say my childhood).
Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Sterling Models Half Hull Constitution
I have had this one tucked back in the stash. Don't even remember where I procured it. A 1/2 hull Constitution by Sterling Models. Biggest thing you notice is the 3/4" by 9" by 24" mahogany board supplied to mount it.
Mixed media with cast metal, decals and brass name plate.
Anyone ever run across this before? Definitely room for scratch (haha). No idea when I will get to it. A throwback to another time (given I come from the 60's, shall we say my childhood).
Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Jylland by kruginmi - Billings Boats - 1:100
Hey Mark, I purposefully posted that aircraft as a backdrop behind the current ship build. No intent for a separate build log. -
Probably last you will see of it. (A26 Invader, Comet kit)
Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from mtaylor in Jylland by kruginmi - Billings Boats - 1:100
Hey Mark, I purposefully posted that aircraft as a backdrop behind the current ship build. No intent for a separate build log. -
Probably last you will see of it. (A26 Invader, Comet kit)
Mark
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kruginmi got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Jylland by kruginmi - Billings Boats - 1:100
Back on to the gun deck cannon backing pieces. Should have these completed this weekend and I am thinking carving of the stern blocks will start.
It has been a bit of time since the last update. I had to shift focus onto a second project that jumped in priority. I left a small hint in the attached photo of what that could be. Let me see who can figure it out....
Only the smartest will figure it out. Let's get to that inner planking (did I say too much there?)
Mark
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