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popeye the sailor got a reaction from dgbot in Gothenborg by Popeye the sailor - Billing Boats - 1:100 scale
5 - 17 - 2011
this was done in two parts......the deck planking, and the stern. first the deck planking.
I plan on adding a rack where the ship's boats are to be located. the pictures I have show a very elaborate rack on the deck. this area will be left blank. there will be a front and rear stanchion, a central platform, and lockers bordering the port and starboard sides.
I used crayon to simulate the calking. it will be sanded lightly afterwards and given a couple coats of clear lacquer. no stain.
the deck was trimmed after the planking was laid.
upper deck:
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popeye the sailor got a reaction from cpt. Tom in Half Moon by Anja - Corel - Wood - 1:50 - (d'Halve Maen)
nice one Andrieke..........look for the mood
then you can prose
about Sjors and his brood
really can't vision
Sjors on the street
donning a clown suit
looking discreet
asking donations
for a ship on his mind
not that he's in need
or in a bind
but one day he will
to add to his stash
that dear ship Aggie
another ship to bash!
this man's so creative
oh, see what he's done
he juggling two ships
a clown having fun
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popeye the sailor got a reaction from riverboat in Gothenborg by Popeye the sailor - Billing Boats - 1:100 scale
thanks Runner63.....nice to have you looking in
thanks Ferit.....Eric has sent me many pictures during the time he's worked on her. I also received pictures from two other members as well.....so I am well armed.....visually. there are a few aspects that differ from the actual ship....if I had seen them, I might have corrected them. now they are too buried in the build to even try. but I will carry on with the build and complete it the way it is. I do hope you follow along.
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popeye the sailor reacted to captainbob in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
Michael,
Saw that first picture of the cutter on the floor and My mind saw it as a 1:48 scale and I thought 'What a great diorama of a work shop with miniature power tools.'
Bob
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popeye the sailor reacted to newbuilder101 in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
Well then, I guess the first order of business as admiral, is to make sure more progress is made on the San Felipe (Phil).
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popeye the sailor reacted to DSiemens in Mercury by DSiemens - FINISHED - BOTTLE
At least you gave it a try. Most of the guys in my club look at what I do and say. "Better you than me."
Well I got the cannons done and I still had bit of sanity left so I added some hatches and a capstan. Now that my sanity is totally shot I'll call it a day.
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popeye the sailor reacted to TBlack in SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
Popeye,
You started this! I'm just trying to keep up! What would they have had in 1900? Coffee mugs OK, but certainly not a plug-in coffee pot.
Tom
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popeye the sailor reacted to augie in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
I give up. You folks are the absolute greatest :D
Be back as soon as I figure out who snuck into the shop and belayed the topsail buntlines to where the braces are supposed to go. This may take a week
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popeye the sailor reacted to realworkingsailor in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Thanks Mark and Popeye
Sjors.......Sjors...Sjors...... Sigh...
I dunno,
That's all I've got....
Andy
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popeye the sailor got a reaction from kiwiron in HMAT Supply by Kiwiron - FINISHED - Caldercraft 1/64
totally agree with all the others Ron.........nice job! your coming along great with the ratlines. I, myself.....have to get a move on.....I want to join in on all the good stuff too!
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popeye the sailor reacted to runner63 in Mercury by DSiemens - FINISHED - BOTTLE
Daniel;
Always love those little guys, I tried to do one, but my hands were all thumbs, finally gave up and just watch you professionals do it.
runner63
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popeye the sailor reacted to Giorgos in Gripos-kaiki by Giorgos - FINISHED
According to the book but also from other sources, beneath the seats of the oarsmen, there were removable balks.
These balks were used to step on them while they were rowing, taking some help to this effort.
So I had to build them….
Thanks
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popeye the sailor reacted to Piet in Hr. Ms. O 19 1938 by Piet - FINISHED - scale 1:50 - submarine of the Royal Navy Netherlands in service 1939 - 1945
Hello all,
Well, I drew up a bunch of frames for the deck structure and cut them out and glued them to a 1/4 inch poplar board. Then I proceeded to cut them all out and started to final fit them to the hull.
I also thank Freek for Fred Huygen's website and I was able to get in touch with him. I asked him if he has any drawings for the little dingy and lo and behold he just happen to have the lines drawings and the measurements. Now it's just a matter of translating all that in a wooden model. That in itself will be a challenge because of the size, tiny.
Okay, here are two pics of the hull with most of the deck frames temporarily placed on top of the hull at their proper locations. I need to make about a dozen more though. So far it's looking okay.
The deck frame bulkheads are temporarily placed on top of the hull looking from the stern.
The deck frame bulkheads are temporarily placed on top of the hull looking from the bow.
That piece of wood between the steel angle and the hull is place the hull at right angles to the build board.
Cheers,
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popeye the sailor reacted to TBlack in SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
I've made a little more progress:
The window frames are a real challenge. The ship probably only had a voice tube down to the engine spaces, which are right below the pilot house, but the EOT looks more dramatic. I'm still trying to figure out how to make the handle/indicator for it. The barrel is 5 mm across and 2 mm radius. And the face was an example of a successful operation where the patient died. I got a picture of an EOT off the internet and reduced it to my size, so it's all there, you just can't read it!
Tom
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popeye the sailor reacted to Paul Salomone in DKM Scharnhorst by Paul Salomone - 1:72nd Scale - German WW2 Battlecruiser
Good morning all,
Some more updates related to the construction of the tower searchlight.
Here goes:
A view of the search light installation from the left hand side.
A view of the search light installation from the right hand side.
The support structure taking shape.
Another view.
More details added.
A view from the rear.
Starting off with the detailing.
The detailing well underway.
An elevational view.
Shall be posting more pictures some time this week.
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popeye the sailor reacted to Sjors in San Ildefonso by Sjors - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70
Because I'm in the mood for pictures , a few more.
The deck furniture is in place and the last railing.
Also the chess pieces are glued…..
No more chess!
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popeye the sailor reacted to augie in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
That's a nice plane Keith. Essex might be out in June. I hear they have over 100 pre-orders. I won't be rolling the next one in until Fall anyhow.....the usual summer activities and then Europe for a month +/-. Too busy!
Meanwhile it's back to my 'Block Party'. Where the heck did that 1/8" double go?
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popeye the sailor got a reaction from newbuilder101 in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
yes Sherry.......you are an admiral......... as for us {if others feel the same way} .......we are all but simple deck hands
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popeye the sailor got a reaction from mobbsie in Half Moon by Anja - Corel - Wood - 1:50 - (d'Halve Maen)
nice one Andrieke..........look for the mood
then you can prose
about Sjors and his brood
really can't vision
Sjors on the street
donning a clown suit
looking discreet
asking donations
for a ship on his mind
not that he's in need
or in a bind
but one day he will
to add to his stash
that dear ship Aggie
another ship to bash!
this man's so creative
oh, see what he's done
he juggling two ships
a clown having fun
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popeye the sailor got a reaction from realworkingsailor in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
looking good there,....Andy.....splendid in natural light. you've made some great progress to be sure!
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popeye the sailor got a reaction from Ferit in Gothenborg by Popeye the sailor - Billing Boats - 1:100 scale
thanks Runner63.....nice to have you looking in
thanks Ferit.....Eric has sent me many pictures during the time he's worked on her. I also received pictures from two other members as well.....so I am well armed.....visually. there are a few aspects that differ from the actual ship....if I had seen them, I might have corrected them. now they are too buried in the build to even try. but I will carry on with the build and complete it the way it is. I do hope you follow along.
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popeye the sailor got a reaction from DSiemens in Half Moon by Anja - Corel - Wood - 1:50 - (d'Halve Maen)
nice one Andrieke..........look for the mood
then you can prose
about Sjors and his brood
really can't vision
Sjors on the street
donning a clown suit
looking discreet
asking donations
for a ship on his mind
not that he's in need
or in a bind
but one day he will
to add to his stash
that dear ship Aggie
another ship to bash!
this man's so creative
oh, see what he's done
he juggling two ships
a clown having fun
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popeye the sailor reacted to trippwj in Mayflower by SkerryAmp - Model Shipways - 5/32" = 1'
Nice job on those doors - they look great!
Hmmm...maybe leave one or two ajar and allow a peak inside...
Nah, never mind. Too late now to furnish the interior!
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popeye the sailor reacted to realworkingsailor in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
This is not so much of an update, it's a nice sunny day, so before I go back to work tomorrow, I thought I'd head outside and try to take a few photos.
Andy
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popeye the sailor got a reaction from Anja in Half Moon by Anja - Corel - Wood - 1:50 - (d'Halve Maen)
nice one Andrieke..........look for the mood
then you can prose
about Sjors and his brood
really can't vision
Sjors on the street
donning a clown suit
looking discreet
asking donations
for a ship on his mind
not that he's in need
or in a bind
but one day he will
to add to his stash
that dear ship Aggie
another ship to bash!
this man's so creative
oh, see what he's done
he juggling two ships
a clown having fun
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