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popeye the sailor reacted to augie in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
OK, time for a proper (Sjors approved) update.
As reported, the main and fore lower yards are now in place. I've added the brace pendants, trusses and lanyards between the thimbles .
Here's what's really fun about this kit (thanks to Chuck). When you put in a thimble, block or sheave way back on page 6 [without any concept of why you're doing it], when you get to page 116 and go looking for that item, it's already there!!!!!! Really folks, these plans/instructions are the greatest thing since sliced bread.
In addition, the inboard main couse sheets and braces have been fixed to the bulwarks with about a mile of line waiting to be attached later (see above).
We've just hit 1300 hours into the build, adhering to my motto 'I may not be any good, but I am slow'.
Will be finishing up jeers, lifts, leech/buntlines before moving on to the topsail yards. Between shoveling snow, planting tomatoes (unusual, but this is Colorado) and an upcoming family visit we may be somewhat becalmed here. But there's always time to do something.
All stay well.
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popeye the sailor got a reaction from trippwj in Le Mirage by Sjors - FINISHED - Corel - Wood - 1:75
I think that you'll find these little discrepancies in every kit. it's all in whether or not you see them right away, and whether or not the problem is dealt with, if discovered early enough. believe me.......I'm the first one to say that. it's in our quest to create that 'jaw-dropping' build..........so many are 'there'.........and...so many are not far behind. I'm even sure that a lot of you have undertaken a kit that exceeds your expertise level......I know I've got one going. but this is expected of us, if not, encouraged. it's how we will expand our knowledge, as we venture in the quest. I enjoy what I see.........I see learning........I see technique.......I see what will shape up, to be his or her masterpiece. may not be this one........but keep watching.....the duckling....WILL become a swan Keep up the good work Sjors..........things may not come out the way you want them........but it's still an empressive build. superb!
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popeye the sailor got a reaction from Shazmira in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
well......it's about time you got home.........I've already drank a six-pack waiting for you! so.......now to celebrate!.....another six-pack! BURP!!!
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popeye the sailor got a reaction from Anja in Le Mirage by Sjors - FINISHED - Corel - Wood - 1:75
I think that you'll find these little discrepancies in every kit. it's all in whether or not you see them right away, and whether or not the problem is dealt with, if discovered early enough. believe me.......I'm the first one to say that. it's in our quest to create that 'jaw-dropping' build..........so many are 'there'.........and...so many are not far behind. I'm even sure that a lot of you have undertaken a kit that exceeds your expertise level......I know I've got one going. but this is expected of us, if not, encouraged. it's how we will expand our knowledge, as we venture in the quest. I enjoy what I see.........I see learning........I see technique.......I see what will shape up, to be his or her masterpiece. may not be this one........but keep watching.....the duckling....WILL become a swan Keep up the good work Sjors..........things may not come out the way you want them........but it's still an empressive build. superb!
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popeye the sailor got a reaction from Sjors in Le Mirage by Sjors - FINISHED - Corel - Wood - 1:75
I think that you'll find these little discrepancies in every kit. it's all in whether or not you see them right away, and whether or not the problem is dealt with, if discovered early enough. believe me.......I'm the first one to say that. it's in our quest to create that 'jaw-dropping' build..........so many are 'there'.........and...so many are not far behind. I'm even sure that a lot of you have undertaken a kit that exceeds your expertise level......I know I've got one going. but this is expected of us, if not, encouraged. it's how we will expand our knowledge, as we venture in the quest. I enjoy what I see.........I see learning........I see technique.......I see what will shape up, to be his or her masterpiece. may not be this one........but keep watching.....the duckling....WILL become a swan Keep up the good work Sjors..........things may not come out the way you want them........but it's still an empressive build. superb!
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popeye the sailor got a reaction from Shazmira in Le Mirage by Sjors - FINISHED - Corel - Wood - 1:75
I think that you'll find these little discrepancies in every kit. it's all in whether or not you see them right away, and whether or not the problem is dealt with, if discovered early enough. believe me.......I'm the first one to say that. it's in our quest to create that 'jaw-dropping' build..........so many are 'there'.........and...so many are not far behind. I'm even sure that a lot of you have undertaken a kit that exceeds your expertise level......I know I've got one going. but this is expected of us, if not, encouraged. it's how we will expand our knowledge, as we venture in the quest. I enjoy what I see.........I see learning........I see technique.......I see what will shape up, to be his or her masterpiece. may not be this one........but keep watching.....the duckling....WILL become a swan Keep up the good work Sjors..........things may not come out the way you want them........but it's still an empressive build. superb!
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popeye the sailor got a reaction from realworkingsailor in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
well......it's about time you got home.........I've already drank a six-pack waiting for you! so.......now to celebrate!.....another six-pack! BURP!!!
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popeye the sailor reacted to realworkingsailor in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Not to worry.... I made it home safely
Everything was just as I left it.... No signs of wabbits or popcorn....whew
A laundry list of things to do....building shall resume soon
Andy
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popeye the sailor got a reaction from augie in Le Mirage by Sjors - FINISHED - Corel - Wood - 1:75
I think that you'll find these little discrepancies in every kit. it's all in whether or not you see them right away, and whether or not the problem is dealt with, if discovered early enough. believe me.......I'm the first one to say that. it's in our quest to create that 'jaw-dropping' build..........so many are 'there'.........and...so many are not far behind. I'm even sure that a lot of you have undertaken a kit that exceeds your expertise level......I know I've got one going. but this is expected of us, if not, encouraged. it's how we will expand our knowledge, as we venture in the quest. I enjoy what I see.........I see learning........I see technique.......I see what will shape up, to be his or her masterpiece. may not be this one........but keep watching.....the duckling....WILL become a swan Keep up the good work Sjors..........things may not come out the way you want them........but it's still an empressive build. superb!
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popeye the sailor reacted to Garward in Le Mirage by Sjors - FINISHED - Corel - Wood - 1:75
Hello, Sjors!
I apologize for a little overdue answer, there were urgent affairs. Both in any matter, and in shipbuilding, there are fundamental basic principles and rules. That I wrote about the correct arrangement of shroud plate and shroud just belongs to such rules. These rules for the sailing ships (regardless of the name - Le Mirage or Fantom or somehow differently ) are described in many books about construction of the ships and models. How to arrive in such cases - to follow the established rules or to repeat errors of drawings from kits (and these mistakes, as it is known to all modellers, there is a lot of - producers of kits try to do models simpler and in bigger quantity) is a natural right and a choice the modeller, here to him nobody can specify. If you like to build Le Mirage according to drawings of a kit - it is your choice and your solution which nobody proposes you to change. -
popeye the sailor reacted to Paul Salomone in DKM Scharnhorst by Paul Salomone - 1:72nd Scale - German WW2 Battlecruiser
Good morning all,
Hello Brian - Research is enjoyable when the information required can be obtained. In some cases, it can really be frustrating, especially when one would like to detail the interior of certain areas. Sometimes information can be really difficult to obtain. But - yes - I have to agree with you, that at the end, the effort done is rewarding.
Not much progress done last weekend, as I had to tune to woodwork again to construct a new showcase for my fire arms collection, as this is getting bigger and bigger by the day.
Here goes.
A clear picture showing the range finder platform, located just under the admiral's bridge.
The construction of the platform, well under way.
The underside of the platform, showing the reinforcing members.
An Evergreen strip, to be used for the hinge arms for the admiral's bridge platform wind breaker fenders.
The pieces cut to size.
The hinge arms being fitted.
Another view of the hinge arms.
Wednesday is a public holiday, so I will try to carry out some more work on the Scharnhorst.
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popeye the sailor reacted to texxn5 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hi Sjors, as requested here are some pictures of my 2 hump camel....She's Model Expo's Sopwith Camel.....WWI Biplane....wood and metal and many parts at that....fun project.....she's almost a ship...she's an air ship....and buzzing my Constitution.....
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popeye the sailor reacted to Sjors in Le Mirage by Sjors - FINISHED - Corel - Wood - 1:75
The shrouds at the port side are also in place.
I know that the deadeyes are not in 1 line but they are so tiny…..
I have search on the floor for 6 times and I find them all
I used a jig but still they are …..out of line…..
I promise you that i shall do it better with the main mast!
And Keith?
When you look at the lids, some of them are to the hull.
Now I can place them back again.
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popeye the sailor got a reaction from mobbsie in America by popeye the sailor - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:72 scale
thanks all for your kind comments putting the eye bolts in was the better solution......that or four tiny filled in holes that might have shown up like a sore thumb. errands today kinda put a crimp in my build time, but I still got a bit more done. thanks again, I really appreciate your kind views.
don't count yourself short Paul......experiment with some thin linen. cut them, fold and sew the edges, and then sew in some pleats {I use a sewing machine for all this}. paint them with diluted white glue and drape them over a folded towel {covered with a piece of plastic wrap}. you'd be surprised with what you can come up with. I haven't been making them too long...this is the second build I've done with sails. I see your new here.......welcome to the fold! you've come to the right place!
I'll be around when your ready to do your sails Alex. I'm not an expert.....but I'll be happy to help where I can!
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popeye the sailor got a reaction from Anja in America by popeye the sailor - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:72 scale
while I'm here, I'll show you where I am at this point in time. As mentioned, when I found the discrepancy {on my part}.......I pulled the blocks out.
there is some marks at the main mast.......they hardly show. while I was thinking of what to do.....I got the jib sail ready, as well as the blocks for the rigging.
I came up with this as a remedy.....simply installing eye bolts.
with the jib complete.......it was installed
the main sheet is the last sail to get the reef lines. the first row is done
I'm using a copper colored thread to attach the jib sheet
the second row has been started on the main sheet
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popeye the sailor reacted to kiwiron in HMAT Supply by Kiwiron - FINISHED - Caldercraft 1/64
Thanks guys,just plodding away.Popeye you are dead right there,i usually find the first one after dropping the second,as long as you have spares you'll be alright,and don't use the vacumn cleaner until you've finnished the ship.
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popeye the sailor reacted to augie in Rattlesnake by JPett - Model Shipways - Scale 1/64th - Kit #MS2028
I admire your persistance. You've made the exact statement I made in my log back on MSW 1.0 concerning more attention to fairing at the bow/stern. It's called learning. Hang in there.....the end is near for the hull.
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popeye the sailor got a reaction from JPett in America by popeye the sailor - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:72 scale
while I'm here, I'll show you where I am at this point in time. As mentioned, when I found the discrepancy {on my part}.......I pulled the blocks out.
there is some marks at the main mast.......they hardly show. while I was thinking of what to do.....I got the jib sail ready, as well as the blocks for the rigging.
I came up with this as a remedy.....simply installing eye bolts.
with the jib complete.......it was installed
the main sheet is the last sail to get the reef lines. the first row is done
I'm using a copper colored thread to attach the jib sheet
the second row has been started on the main sheet
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popeye the sailor got a reaction from Foremast in America by popeye the sailor - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:72 scale
while I'm here, I'll show you where I am at this point in time. As mentioned, when I found the discrepancy {on my part}.......I pulled the blocks out.
there is some marks at the main mast.......they hardly show. while I was thinking of what to do.....I got the jib sail ready, as well as the blocks for the rigging.
I came up with this as a remedy.....simply installing eye bolts.
with the jib complete.......it was installed
the main sheet is the last sail to get the reef lines. the first row is done
I'm using a copper colored thread to attach the jib sheet
the second row has been started on the main sheet
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popeye the sailor got a reaction from fish in Rattlesnake by JPett - Model Shipways - Scale 1/64th - Kit #MS2028
....didn't know wood released those kinds of ferimones
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popeye the sailor got a reaction from Foremast in Hanseatic Ship c. 1470 by Foremast - 1:50 scale
what mistake? the way you've done that is superb! I love the way the colors run.......the ports are cut out so exact.......amazing how you've done that! the internal framing is a perfect capture of this ship's construction.......I see your pictures in it! great job all the way around!
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popeye the sailor reacted to Foremast in America by popeye the sailor - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:72 scale
More than the era, I think that's the scale to make the difference. I'm working in 1:50 and if it's a resource (you can work better on details), on the other hand it's also a hard situation: you must work better on those details!!!
Anyway, your sails are spectacular.
Cheers
Alex
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popeye the sailor reacted to Paul Salomone in DKM Scharnhorst by Paul Salomone - 1:72nd Scale - German WW2 Battlecruiser
Hello all,
Thank you all for looking in. it's nice to see that I have all these friends on this forum.
More updates on the Admiral's bridge,
Here goes:
The two structural bases required for the construction of the flagman's platform.
Fitting in the wind shields.
Fitting in the brass liner.
A shot showing clearly the flagman's platform.
A view from the rear.
The second platform, nearing completion.
The Evergreen styrene strip, required for the making of the non slip flooring, required for the flagman's platform.
The pieces ready cut for use.
The two nonslip floor plates, ready for the next step.
The first floor plate ready for fitting in place.
A view from the rear, showing clearly the non slip floor plate and the second platform in place.
A generic view.
A close look, revealing the detail required for the wind fenders.
A view from the front.
Commencing the planking for the balcony deck.
The ring is ready to accommodate the internal planking.
Shall be able to post more updates next Monday.
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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,
Finally back to the normal life of posting again.
Some pictures related to the progress of the construction of the Admiral's bridge balcony.
Here goes.
The balcony parapet wall in progress.
Closing up the port side.
A view from the outer side, showing the brass wire beading.
A view from the rear, showing the brass wire beading.
Closing off the rest of the parapet wall.
Finishing off the brass wire beading.
A view from the inside- note the marking lines for the stiffener struts.
The support stiffener struts in progress.
The works on the starboard side.
Shall be able to post more pictures by next Thursday.
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popeye the sailor reacted to michael mott in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
John Thanks.
Back at the block Factory, A long time ago I purchased a small board of Lemonwood or Degame to make some wagon type wheels, the blanks were cut but the wheels never got made. I re-cut the small curved sections to use for blocks. the wood is quite hard and takes a fine polish it is similar in texture to Boxwood but a little darker. I wont be using this many double blocks, after shaping the profile I will cut a number of them in half to make single blocks like the ones on the right.
and a metric rule
The big blocks are Lemonwood the small ones in the front are Boxwood
I also worked on a maple one with a metal frame
The pin is 3/32 in diameter
the new block attached with yesterday's shackle
Michael
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