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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from mtaylor in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70
Hanging my head in shame as we speak Anthony lol thank you very much for the great comments. I did look at it and think l love the colour of the wood but have bit the bullet and painted on the blue as the carvings are really great and the blue will make them pop
cheers for looking in my friend
Martyn
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from Bob Frysztak in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70
May I say thank you for all the brilliant comments Guys and the likes
I have been scratching my head on how far down to paint the blue as there seems to be a lot of debate on where it stops?
So I have gone down to the top of the middle gun deck just to see what it looked like and I must admit I like it so have fitted the first whale. The instructions say just to butt up the joints but I have done them with scarfs as it looks a lot better.
Thanks for following
Martyn
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from Hubac's Historian in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70
Hanging my head in shame as we speak Anthony lol thank you very much for the great comments. I did look at it and think l love the colour of the wood but have bit the bullet and painted on the blue as the carvings are really great and the blue will make them pop
cheers for looking in my friend
Martyn
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from NMBROOK in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70
May I say thank you for all the brilliant comments Guys and the likes
I have been scratching my head on how far down to paint the blue as there seems to be a lot of debate on where it stops?
So I have gone down to the top of the middle gun deck just to see what it looked like and I must admit I like it so have fitted the first whale. The instructions say just to butt up the joints but I have done them with scarfs as it looks a lot better.
Thanks for following
Martyn
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from NMBROOK in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70
A little more done on the planking, very slowly making my way down the side of the hull . Two more rows then starting planking from the bottom up still haven't had to put in any droppers yet.
Martyn
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from Bob Frysztak in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70
Hi all a bit more done on the SR
I have started planking the the lower hull and the first stealer has just gone in to help keep the planks in line. Looking at the way it's going I might need one more but we shall see
Martyn
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from Bob Frysztak in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70
Hi all thanks for the likes and for looking in
I have now finished the second planking and have sanded and put a clear silk varnish on the hull
Next job deciding how far to paint the blue down the side?
Thanks for looking Martyn
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from Anthony Burnside in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70
May I say thank you for all the brilliant comments Guys and the likes
I have been scratching my head on how far down to paint the blue as there seems to be a lot of debate on where it stops?
So I have gone down to the top of the middle gun deck just to see what it looked like and I must admit I like it so have fitted the first whale. The instructions say just to butt up the joints but I have done them with scarfs as it looks a lot better.
Thanks for following
Martyn
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BLACK VIKING reacted to yancovitch in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
really nice planking job....fraid i've always been guilty of just using long strips....shame on me :)....just never had the patience...congrats!.....vic
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BLACK VIKING reacted to xken in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Thank you all for your kind words and following along this build and helping with my ongoing education on ship building. This will prepare me for the future build of the HMS Victory 1:90 scale by Mamoli which will include some kit bashing. My next build which I am starting to work on and doing CAD drawings for is the container ship Maresk Detroit which my son-in-law is the Captain. This is the first ship he has command of since being promoted to Captain. This will be a complete scratch build at 1:356 scale with an overall length of 32" long x 4" wide x 7.25" high. Size is dictated by future display location in their home. I will start a build log once I have something more interesting than just CAD drawings.
I am also working on a couple of commissions which I will disclose at the time allowed.
Jon, my son is building a display case and once we get the word that it is ready we will drive the model across country from Morro Bay to Southold, at the end of Long Island. Literally coast to coast. I am sure both nose and finger prints will be a constant with the grandsons as they grow. Not exactly sure yet where my son will have it displayed in the house.
Anyway, for now the ship has be shelved out of the way here to clear the deck for my next projects.
Again, thank you to all for your kind compliments and advice throughout this build.
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BLACK VIKING reacted to EJ_L in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
I've reached the keel! 22 strakes is what it takes to go from lowest wale to the keel. Now carry that across the hull.
Double, triple and quadruple checking measurements as I go. It is easier to make minor adjustments over the entire hull than have to have drops, stealers or planks that are extremely different in widths.
Now that the keel has been reached I know for certain how many strakes it will take and can keep them in line as I progress to the bow. The bow will require very careful attention as each strake will narrow considerably as they make the curve in order to not need stealers or drop planks.
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from Ferit in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70
Hi all thanks for the likes and for looking in
I have now finished the second planking and have sanded and put a clear silk varnish on the hull
Next job deciding how far to paint the blue down the side?
Thanks for looking Martyn
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Santísima Trinidad by Sjors - OcCre - 1:90
Stunning work Sjors very nicely done
Martyn
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from NMBROOK in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70
Hi all thanks for the likes and for looking in
I have now finished the second planking and have sanded and put a clear silk varnish on the hull
Next job deciding how far to paint the blue down the side?
Thanks for looking Martyn
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BLACK VIKING reacted to md1400cs in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70
Martyn,
Your hull planking is such excellent looking work!
Cheers,
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from Anthony Burnside in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70
Hi all thanks for the likes and for looking in
I have now finished the second planking and have sanded and put a clear silk varnish on the hull
Next job deciding how far to paint the blue down the side?
Thanks for looking Martyn
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BLACK VIKING reacted to EJ_L in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
I will plank the entire hull twice. Starting where I did was the easiest point for me as the ports gave me the best references to dimension the wales and it now provides two fixed locations for a more accurate measurement and layout of the lower planking and the tapers I will need there.
Where the blue is smeared on the upper bulwarks now is just some extra paint from my test samples. That area will get covered up with the veneer planking. I wanted to get an idea of what the blue would look like on the actual ship spread out over a bigger area. It is not painted well nor evenly since it was just extra but it showed me what I wanted to see when comparing the two colors I was debating between. My plan is to paint the wood prior to installing it on the ship so that the only painting that will need to be done will be touch ups where I make cuts for ports and butt joints.
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from coxswain in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70
Hi all thanks for the likes and for looking in
I have now finished the second planking and have sanded and put a clear silk varnish on the hull
Next job deciding how far to paint the blue down the side?
Thanks for looking Martyn
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BLACK VIKING reacted to EJ_L in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Done looking at the sun and I'm back to work on planking. Moving along fairly smoothly so far this week. I managed to get a small section done but I have not been able to work on her to many hours the past few days. Hoping to get a little more build time in the back half of the week and with some luck, I will be back with a more impressive update!
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from Hennie in Santísima Trinidad by Sjors - OcCre - 1:90
Stunning work Sjors very nicely done
Martyn
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Your build certainly eclipses mine lol a stunning build my friend
Martyn
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from Piet in Santísima Trinidad by Sjors - OcCre - 1:90
Stunning work Sjors very nicely done
Martyn
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from marktiedens in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Your build certainly eclipses mine lol a stunning build my friend
Martyn
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BLACK VIKING reacted to md1400cs in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
EJ - thanks its getting there. Sails it turns out are also a nice learning curve for me. Parrels were much easier than I had imagined, and yes mounted sails do get in the way.
zappto - thanks for your very nice comment. The Vasa Museum is, indeed an amazing visit - especially for us members.
OK sorry had to add a couple of the eclipse
EJ your view will be much better than mine
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On a piece of paper pin "hole camera"
shade reflections just out my door.
Cheers,
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BLACK VIKING reacted to popeye the sailor in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
I used a welder's helmet with auto darkening to see it.......so cool, even if it was only 60 % visibility up here in the Northeast saw my first 'crescent' sun
really nice progress since I last looked in.......your sails look really good! rigging looks great......
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