Nunnehi (Don)

That’s very nice, Bob, looking really good!

Don

Paul,

That’s very nicely done, beautiful work! I think Cheerful will have to be my next project. 
 

Don

Glenn,

Very little to add except to say what a truly lovely, beautiful model you’ve crafted! I, too, am very much looking forward to what you do with the Winnie. 
 

Don
 

Bob,

That looks really nice! Got my parts yesterday and will start shortly. 
 

Don

Although my current project is the Winchelsea, I also build in plastic at 1:200 and have finished the Arizona and Hornet with others waiting on the shelf. These use a LOT of expensive photo etch brass that is both tiny, fragile, and prone to being eaten by the carpet monster - good tweezers are required. Over the years, I’ve tried pretty much everything available from the hobby vendors and found them not up to the job. I’ve recently had really good luck with tweezers from Dumont that are made for use in biology labs and electronic manufacturing. They’re very expensive but super high quality and come in a large variety of shapes and sizes. They are able to handle the smallest stuff with minimal zingers - recommended. Dumonttweezers.com. 
 

Hope this helps,

Don

They look great, Bob! Very impressive! Your advice on block/rope sizes is appreciated- I think I’m only going to rig a couple of them as examples as I just don’t think I have the patience to do them all😎. 
 

Don

That’s just beautiful, Reg!

Don

Thanks, Bob and Frank, I appreciate it! And thanks again for all the likes. 
 

Don

Thanks, Vladimir!

A couple of more pics - having a weird problem with them uploading upside down using an iPhone to make them. Oh well…………

Thanks for all the likes!

Don

5 minutes ago, rafine said:

I used Lees to figure sizes and I came up with 5/32" singles for the blocks,  .015 for the tackles and .028 for the breach ropes. I make no claim of accuracy for my calculations, but you can see the results on my log.

 

Bob 

Thanks, Bob, they look great! I use your build as a reference on a regular basis, looks like you’re a month or so ahead of me. Glad your plumbing issue went well and you’re on the mend!
 

Take care,

Don

35 minutes ago, Chuck said:

5/32" singles.....

 

Rope sizes are more difficult.  But I figure .018 for the tackles and .050 to .054 for the breach line.

 

Chuck

Thanks!

Thanks, Chuck! I’d like to rig a gun or two, can you advise on block/rope sizes?

Thanks again,

Don

It’s been an interesting few weeks working on the guns, the gun port doors, and eye bolts and split rings. I found the gun port hinges particularly challenging and am not completely happy with how they came out - still need to install the two at the bow.  I have a bunch of photo etch brass left over from other projects, and used bits and pieces to make the hinges but had a lot of trouble getting them shaped properly. The guns went together well and the weathering powder is a nice touch that adds a bit of depth. I got really good at making eye bolts and  split rings - the annealed wire Chuck recommended is easy to work with and cuts well using a razor saw. Some pics………..

Don

Derek,

Such nice work! I’m really enjoying your build and your detailed log. I’ve picked up so many good ideas on how to do stuff from it and have it permanently bookmarked under my tutorials folder. 

Thanks,

Don

So far I’ve completed several 1:350 and two 1:200 scale ships, the Hornet and the Arizona, and have others waiting. I’ve used both the KA Mk.1 and Pontos photo etch upgrades and both are superb! The learning curve is steep, good quality tools are a must, and these beasts take a long time to build, but the results are worth it. 

Beautifully done!

Beautiful work, very nicely done!

Don

Thanks, Edward, I appreciate it. You’re moving along nicely with yours, any updates?

Don

Thanks, Matt, I appreciate it!

Don

1 hour ago, BobG said:

Gosh, Don, that's a very good looking model you're building...beautiful.

Thanks, Bob, I appreciate the kind words!

Don

Thanks for the kind words, Chuck, I really appreciate it. No, have never done that exact kind of thing before and it took quite a bit of time with lots of references to the pictures you have posted and more than a bit of sanding.  I’ve learned over the years that consistent, parallel lines are pleasing to the eye so that’s what I went for. At one point, I didn’t like the set of the ones on the starboard side so removed and repositioned them. Should finish the gunports this week and will post some more pics

Thanks again,

Don

A bit of an update....... I’ve been working on Chapter 5 and have it pretty much completed with a few exceptions like the trim in front of the figurehead and the gunport lids. The bow details were a challenge but I’m happy with how they came out. On to the cannons soon. 

Don

Glenn, your work is stunning! I have a tutorial folder where I save postings on how to do stuff for future reference - yours is included!

Don

Beautiful work! Makes me want to start mine!

Don