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druxey got a reaction from mtaylor in Mediterranean Felucca by Javier Baron - FINISHED - Scale 1:175
Another delightful subject! Thank you, Javier.
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druxey got a reaction from billocrates in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Trussben - 1:48 - Swan-class sloop based on TFFM
Nice clean workshop, too! Decent work benches with drawers, 6' 0" drafting board with rail machine, good lighting....oh, and a very nice model as well!
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druxey got a reaction from Sea Hoss in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Trussben - 1:48 - Swan-class sloop based on TFFM
Nice clean workshop, too! Decent work benches with drawers, 6' 0" drafting board with rail machine, good lighting....oh, and a very nice model as well!
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druxey got a reaction from Canute in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Trussben - 1:48 - Swan-class sloop based on TFFM
Nice clean workshop, too! Decent work benches with drawers, 6' 0" drafting board with rail machine, good lighting....oh, and a very nice model as well!
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druxey got a reaction from Martin W in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Trussben - 1:48 - Swan-class sloop based on TFFM
Nice clean workshop, too! Decent work benches with drawers, 6' 0" drafting board with rail machine, good lighting....oh, and a very nice model as well!
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druxey reacted to catopower in Hanse Kogge by Catopower - FINISHED - Shipyard - 1/72 scale - CARD
Chuck, yes, I thinned everything.
Just for the record, the paints included in the kit are artist acrylics. They are from a Polish company called Renesans. In the early days of these boxed laser-cut kits, they just included the paint tubes. Later, I think Shipyard bought it cheaper in bulk and filled their own jars.
Just curious, which color numbers come in the Wütender Hund kit?
Clare
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druxey reacted to catopower in Hanse Kogge by Catopower - FINISHED - Shipyard - 1/72 scale - CARD
Excellent info, thank you Chris!
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druxey reacted to ccoyle in Hanse Kogge by Catopower - FINISHED - Shipyard - 1/72 scale - CARD
The key is part o the coat of arms of Bremen, one of the cities in the Hanseatic League, and symbolizes the city's patron saint, Simon Petrus. It dates back to 1366.
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druxey reacted to Chuck Seiler in Hanse Kogge by Catopower - FINISHED - Shipyard - 1/72 scale - CARD
Chris,
Embrasure, yes, thanks.
Clare,
The second coat is thinned as well, correct?
I agree, the kit supplied red is far too bright. I will either do as you have done, or tap into my artist acrylics and make a barn red. 🐄
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druxey reacted to catopower in Hanse Kogge by Catopower - FINISHED - Shipyard - 1/72 scale - CARD
Today, I painted the red sheild on the sail. It was definitely challenging painting right up to the inside of the printed lines of the pattern.
As you can see, I started by working out the edges of the pattern first, then filled in the middle.
The red paint included in the kit is a very, very intense red. the instructions weren't very clear on painting the red color. But, when I look back, I think it is trying to say to mix it with the sail color mix I made earlier. However, I also wanted to darken it a bit. So, I made a batch of red, mixed with the sail color mixture, and added a dab of black paint to it. I wasn't sure how this would look, but I think it works okay.
The above image shows the shield painted with what looks like a key image. Definitely a challenge, but I really enjoyed the painting task.
One thing I ended up with is a bit of the red color bleeding through to the back side. I tried painting this out on the back with the sail color, which seems to be working okay, for the most part.
Next, I have to paint the checkerboard pattern along the edges of the sail. Also, I finished prepping the next couple planks which I'll also be adding to the hull.
Clare
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druxey reacted to catopower in Hanse Kogge by Catopower - FINISHED - Shipyard - 1/72 scale - CARD
Hi Chuck, glad you've started anyway.
Yes, I mentioned earlier in my build log that I found I had to thin down the 03 paint so that the lines showed through. Also, that I found it works best to let this dry 24 hours before applying the next color.
The streaks that are formed by the brush strokes seem to be normal and I have found that they mostly end up looking a bit like wood grain. Once you get past the fact that they're actually brush strokes, you'll see it that way.
My paint ratio mixture is approximate. I just made a batch of the mixture, so that I'd have some generally consistent color mix. But, if you read my notes on the build, you'll see that I actually made a couple different shades.
The Hanse Kogge kit does have me add any green to the finish. I think that's a way to get a more naturally weathered look. After applying that final wash (again giving each paint layer 24 hours to dry), I think everything will kind of blend together a little better.
Clare
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druxey reacted to ccoyle in Hanse Kogge by Catopower - FINISHED - Shipyard - 1/72 scale - CARD
Embrasure.
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druxey reacted to Chuck Seiler in Hanse Kogge by Catopower - FINISHED - Shipyard - 1/72 scale - CARD
Comparing what I see here and my plans/part, I would say the basic hull structure is exactly alike-man deck down. Mast and yards and rigging exactly the same except for the fighting top on Wonder Dog. Also WD has the bodacious forward castle. HK has what I will call a basic quarterdeck with wings and associated bulwark extended to the second shroud so that it forms a U. WD does not have the wings and the bulwarks are extended with notches (there is a name for that, but it escapes me) for archers. WD also has red decorative stuff and a cool jalapeno eating direwolf on the sail.
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druxey reacted to Chuck Seiler in Hanse Kogge by Catopower - FINISHED - Shipyard - 1/72 scale - CARD
Clare,
I need to find my camera before I start a build log. I will see if I can find it this weekend. I will refrain from using my cell phone--the iconic pictures of bigfoot are paragons of clarity compared to my cell phone pictures. If all else fails, I will compare notes.
I may need advice on painting. While not intended, I think the painting of the unobserved hold area serves as a practice for the other areas. I started painting with old #3 and realized I would HAVE to water it down, or else you cannot se the lines thru the paint. I am stalled on the next step. Will that be a consistent color/wash or should there be streaks in it? There is apparently a third step as well...algae green.
I am assuming you don't have to get the ratios exactly correct. If so, I am doomed.
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druxey reacted to catopower in Hanse Kogge by Catopower - FINISHED - Shipyard - 1/72 scale - CARD
And now for something completely different...
Decide that while I'm moving slowly and carefully forward on the hull planking, I'd take a moment to start working on the painting of the sails.
There's a single square sail on the ship, with a bonnet laced to the bottom, making 2 pieces to the sail.
The sail will be painted with red checkerboard pattern along the sides, and a red shield in the center, bearing a key-shaped pattern.
The sail cloth is first painted with a mixture forming a dirty beige color, which actually looks very good for a weather cloth look. In the photo below, you can see where I've painted most of the main sail, but the left side and the bonnet have yet to be painted.
The instructions weren't very clear here and I just assumed it was best to paint the whole sail with this mixture first before painting the red markings. I think the beige undercoat will help keep the red paint from bleeding through a lot. Though, maybe it should be allowed to bleed through completely?
Anyway, having fun and will start painting the red patterns tomorrow.
Clare
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druxey got a reaction from jchbeiner in Pepys and St Olave's
There is a wonderful website about central London where new entries are posted daily. Here is today's entry (25th March):
https://spitalfieldslife.com/2020/03/25/samuel-pepys-at-st-olaves-x/
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druxey got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Hanse Kogge by Catopower - FINISHED - Shipyard - 1/72 scale - CARD
Looks very convincing, Clare!
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druxey got a reaction from mtaylor in historic newspaper articles postings
Interesting that the French lugger was commanded by 'Lewis Sutton" - a very English name!
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druxey reacted to MEDDO in Queen Anne Barge by MEDDO - FINISHED - Syren - scale 1:24
Thanks Bob. I heated the scraper with the soldering torch and then let it cool down slowly. It seemed to make it easier to file the profile in there. I just used it afterward with good results.
Now I have to take my second most hated/feared step, painting. I am always afraid of sneezing right as I put the brush near the model 😅. First being using CA for anything.
I did add the top molding but am not so sure of my brush skills so I think I will paint the stripe before I add the lower moulding.
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druxey reacted to paulsutcliffe in The clerk of the cheque's yacht of Sheerness by paulsutcliffe - 1/35 - taken off may 1757 - POB - NMM plans
Wow so much new content to read through, I guess everybody is getting in extra shed time
I managed 6 hours today as very cold out there
Started in the rudder, made both booms and the ironwork at the top of the mast, also started the main mast for the cheerful
Looking forward to another full days work tomorrow😁
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druxey reacted to KeithAug in The clerk of the cheque's yacht of Sheerness by paulsutcliffe - 1/35 - taken off may 1757 - POB - NMM plans
Unfortunately the assistant chief medical officer said 3 to 6 months this morning. You had better slow the build from 6 hours to 3 hours a day Paul.
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druxey got a reaction from Edwardkenway in CGS CANADA 1904 by ccoyle - Paper Shipwright - 1/250 - CARD - abandoned
Looks like nice quick project, Chris. We'll see how this unfolds - I mean, folds!
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druxey reacted to AON in historic newspaper articles postings
Yes. Quite!
At first I imagined it might have some Irish relationship and might had possibly been due to "the flight of the Wild Geese". But a quick google of the surname killed that idea.
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druxey got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in CGS CANADA 1904 by ccoyle - Paper Shipwright - 1/250 - CARD - abandoned
Looks like nice quick project, Chris. We'll see how this unfolds - I mean, folds!
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druxey reacted to Javier Baron in Mediterranean Felucca by Javier Baron - FINISHED - Scale 1:175
This is my new model. I do not put photos of the first part of the work because they are the same as in my other models
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