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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from NMBROOK in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70
Thank you all for the likes
I have finished fitting the the cross deck and the in-haul tackle, and my I say thank you to Henry and Jud for the information on the in-hauls . Next job doing it over again on the other side
Thanks for following, Martyn
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from EJ_L in Soleil Royal by Impulsius - DeAgostini - Scale 1:70
Looking good Morgan I certainly wouldn't worry about the lower deck as it won't be seen. Looking forward to seeing your next update
Martyn
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BLACK VIKING reacted to marktiedens in Royal William by ken3335 - FINISHED - Euromodel - Scale 1:72
Hi Ken - here are a few pictures for you. There are a few more in my log on page 16 - the log entries are not numbered,but if you scroll about half way down you will see them.
Mark
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BLACK VIKING reacted to ken3335 in Royal William by ken3335 - FINISHED - Euromodel - Scale 1:72
Hello Everyone, Again thanks for your likes and kind comments.
Just a small update, I sealed the masts, put on two coats of Caldercraft Admiralty acrylic dull black then finished off by putting on a coat of satin poly, looks good.
I'm now giving attention to the fitting of the deck mounted blocks and eyelets. I thought that the blocks supplied were quite good quality but I felt that they were too light coloured to look right so I soaked them in my light oak stain and am pleased with how they came out, they look a bit weathered. The picture shows the original compared with the dyed blocks.
Mark could I ask you to post pictures showing what blocks/eyelets you've fitted at the base of each mast, it would help a great deal and would be appreciated.
Ken
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BLACK VIKING reacted to Hennie in Sovereign of the Seas by Hennie - Sergal - 1:78
Hi all, after 3 weeks and a computercrash back again for an update.
I now also finished the topside of the hull on the starboard side. The gunport frames are also in there place. I also made a start with the bulwarks.
Hennie
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BLACK VIKING reacted to Hennie in Sovereign of the Seas by Hennie - Sergal - 1:78
Hi Antony, thx and of course you and Sjors are right, so I have to be very carefull.
Hennie
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BLACK VIKING reacted to AntonyUK in Sovereign of the Seas by Hennie - Sergal - 1:78
Hi Hennie.
Wow you are coming along very nicely and as always your skill are outstanding.
Like Sjors has said... you risk damaging your beautiful work when doing the bottom planking.
I know you are using a pillow BUT your work will be at risk.
Regards Antony.
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from John Allen in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70
Thanks for the likes and for following .
I have now finished fitting the cannons and rigging the in-hauls , yippee
The crew have been recruited and have turned up. The captain and first officer with two of the sailors have been painted but a few more to go so will post pics when completed.
Next job fitting the rails to the upper side
See you later
Martyn
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from EJ_L in Greek Bireme by Robin Lous - FINISHED - Dusek - Scale 1:72 - First wooden ship build
Superb job Robin loving this build
Martyn
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from NMBROOK in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70
Thanks for the likes and for following .
I have now finished fitting the cannons and rigging the in-hauls , yippee
The crew have been recruited and have turned up. The captain and first officer with two of the sailors have been painted but a few more to go so will post pics when completed.
Next job fitting the rails to the upper side
See you later
Martyn
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from Anthony Burnside in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70
Thank you all for the likes
I have finished fitting the the cross deck and the in-haul tackle, and my I say thank you to Henry and Jud for the information on the in-hauls . Next job doing it over again on the other side
Thanks for following, Martyn
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from John Allen in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70
Oops sorry forgot to put the pictures on
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from mtaylor in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70
A little bit more done on the SR
I have rigged the cannons on the middle deck as the cross deck goes over the top so would be impossible to rigg them. The blocks are only two mm long so had to make them myself as the instructions only show the breaching ropes and no out haul ropes . Not to sure whether these were fitted with in haul tackle or not?
Thanks for all the comments and likes.
Martyn
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from mtaylor in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70
Thank you so much for the comments Michael really appreciated from such a talented builder like yourself as your Vasa is stunning
Martyn
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from mtaylor in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70
Wow thanks for the brilliant comments Anthony and EJ
Butting up the strakes just wouldn't cut it oops sorry about the pun but seriously I am really pleased with how it's gone, once there finished a light sand and a coat of varnish and that's it
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from John Allen in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70
Thanks you all for the comments and the support guys.
A bit more work done on the SR .
I have planked the beak and the keel as I didn't like the dark brown stain . Next job fitting the rudder. The pintails and hinges were gold plated but I didn't like the colour so have painted them a iron colour with a wash of brown then on to fitting the strakes down the side. I am really pleased on how this is turning out and have decided not too paint further down the hull as I think it looks ok
Thanks for following
Martyn
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from mtaylor in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70
Cheers EJ for the support I am going on holiday tomorrow with my family for a week so will have plenty of time to think about it
I might carry on with the rest of the whales and see if it looks OK in blue or wood
rgd Martyn
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from NMBROOK in Soleil Royal by BLACK VIKING - De Agostini - scale 1.70
Thanks guys
I am really having a bad time deciding how far to go down with the paint as I love the wood finish and if I paint it there will be no going back if I didn't like it time to ponder I think but thanks for the info EJ
From the very confused Martyn
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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 reacted to *Hans* in Trireme c. 480 BC by *Hans* - ancient Greek warship
All you readers might have noticed this build is not really updated every week (or so). This is because I am very busy on creating the third model in my range of Dutch 17th century ships. This time I am building quite a big one: De Zeven Provinciën from 1665 - the flagship of Michiel Adriaansz. de Ruyter.
I hope to start a build log on this one within short time, but as the plan is to launch her as a model kit end of this year (short before Christmas) this might take some more time. I am very occupied in finishing the model and preparing the box and her contents.
A few pictures to give some more information:
More info on http://kolderstok.com/zevenprovincien.en.html
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BLACK VIKING reacted to Robin Lous in Greek Bireme by Robin Lous - FINISHED - Dusek - Scale 1:72 - First wooden ship build
Thanks Martyn!
@Messis...yes I do, it's the trieres ram found in the Mediterranean Sea near Israel.
The ladder..
A Greek bireme without a ladder is like a Swiss cow without a cow bell.
1x2mm basswood and thinned down cocktail sticks.
Ladder was used when the ship was beached.
Attached to the railing when sailing.
Steering oars are next.
Robin
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from Robin Lous in Greek Bireme by Robin Lous - FINISHED - Dusek - Scale 1:72 - First wooden ship build
Superb job Robin loving this build
Martyn
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BLACK VIKING got a reaction from Jack12477 in Royal William by ken3335 - FINISHED - Euromodel - Scale 1:72
Beautiful work on the masts Ken as I have to do mine with a drill and would love to get a lathe. Stunning job my friend
Martyn
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BLACK VIKING reacted to ken3335 in Royal William by ken3335 - FINISHED - Euromodel - Scale 1:72
Hello Again,
Yes Dillbert I know what you mean. I used to hate doing the tapering of the masts and spars, this was my first build using my small lathe and I found that it's actually fun now and it's done in no time.
The building of the masts went smoothly without any of the difficulties that I had imagined. I made all the separate pieces as shown on the plan and then assembled them. The only thing that I needed to get right was the alignment of the mast sections.
I mounted them loosely in the ship and they appear ok to me.
Next I'll paint and varnish them before fitting them out with the necessary blocks. I'll need to put some blocks and eyelets on the deck prior to fitting them permanently.
Ken
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