BLACK VIKING
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BLACK VIKING reacted to CRI-CRI in Saint Philippe 1693 by CRI-CRI - scale 1/72 - French warship from Lemineur monograph
Preview of the next step about down back-stern, more sinple as one of monograp :
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BLACK VIKING reacted to chris watton in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
HMS Bristol, a sister to the later built Leopard, was to be my second kit in the range. However, things changed a lot after Alert. You see, I was going to have all my laser cutting done in Italy, using ply, MDF and limewood, and castings in white metal, again, all from Italy.
When the fist Alert parts arrived, I knew immediately that this is not the way I want to go, looking forward. The laser cut lime was about as robust as tissue paper, and the white metal castings looked nothing like the masters I had made. This is when I decided to use much better materials for all future kits, and since then, I have been establishing more contacts for suppliers. This did mean I needed a rethink of immediate developments, and the decision to purchase my own laser machine, as sub contract costs would have been crippling for the type and amount of cutting I had in mind.
The reason Bristol was put back is because the cost of the materials alone would have cleaned me out (at that time). The second reason is that I really need 2 laser machines before starting this, and one needs more power and a larger bed, for the thicker materials needed. I am now in a position where I could carry on with this, but my real love/yearning is for a large frigate before this. But all of Bristol's carvings have already been done, as is the armament, plus bulkheads, decks and all general hull lines already worked out.
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BLACK VIKING reacted to popeye the sailor in Revell 1955 Lincoln Futura by Popeye the Sailor
the body dried overnight........removed from the bottom and more sanding and trimming. the headlights are based the same as the tail lights.....they are sunken in......a hooded cavity. I tried to fit them while the body was still taped together, but that was futile. I tried again later with better success and saw how they were to align with the hood front edges and the side body corners. the headlight panels are chrome as well......I will likely paint them too.
there the first initial splash of paint.......
then dry fit to see to check for the front bumper alignment.
I tried to do a little sanding, but it needs more time to dry.
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BLACK VIKING reacted to modeller_masa in A-10A by modeller_masa - Academy - 1/72 FINISHED
One of my favorite boar. Thanks for watching.
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BLACK VIKING reacted to GrandpaPhil in B-25J Mitchell by GrandpaPhil - Revell 1/48 - Finished
I got creative with spackle for filling the gaps on the clear pieces.
The plane is now primed black:
Most of my models start out this way.
I tend to treat all of my models like gigantic war gaming miniatures, including my ships.
By priming black, it helps create depth. I always paint from the inside-out.
I’m going to let it dry overnight and then I’ll paint it the same silver color I painted my B-58 Hustler.
Then on to detailing!
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BLACK VIKING reacted to Hubac's Historian in Soleil Royal by Hubac's Historian - Heller - An Extensive Modification and Partial Scratch-Build
Part two of my vacation begins this Friday. I will try to airbrush the red base before I leave, so that maybe I can lay down the blues and get a start on the yellow.
I really like how the whole thing - the stern extensions, the frieze and port enhancements - all homogenizes under a layer of white primer:
Painting this piece will be a marathon, but perhaps I will at least have the complete port side ready for the show.
All the best, and thank you for looking-in!
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BLACK VIKING reacted to Kevin in Stage Coach 1848 - Artesania Latina - 1/10 - by Kevin - July 2021 - finished March 2022
good evening everyone
spent a good few hours put these 1x5mm strips on, two strips is a clamping limit (with my clamps anyway, i also built the two after wheels up
i seam to have sanded it down ok, and no hidden surprises
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BLACK VIKING reacted to Kevin in HMS Enterprise by Kevin - CAF - 1/48 - August 2020
thank you Jason, i stopped doing it when i was slated on a FB group, comments like how i should have left it to someone who knew what they were doing etc, kind of upset me in a way, im not sure if the confidence will return, and if it does i certainly will think twice before showing others
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BLACK VIKING reacted to James H in HMS Enterprise by Kevin - CAF - 1/48 - August 2020
And we all know better than to listen to that sort of folk on FB
I was really liking your work on this and was surprised when it stopped. Please restart this one. Plenty here will like to follow it, including me.
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BLACK VIKING reacted to Kevin in Stage Coach 1848 - Artesania Latina - 1/10 - by Kevin - July 2021 - finished March 2022
well i finished the out side coach work, that was actually quite enjoyable, YES it could have been a lot lot tidier but it is being covered over
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BLACK VIKING reacted to Jeronimo in French ship cannons, 36pdr. 1779
Danke an alle für die freundlichen Kommentare und Likes.
Small Update.
Part 8
To save weight,
I used plastic cannonballs.
Karl
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BLACK VIKING reacted to Meredith in Anyone in far North Queensland - Cairns etc ? I have stuff to give away
Hi all.
I am due to move house again soon and sorting through possessions.
due to life getting in the way I have not done any ship building since 2014. I have a few kits started ( you can search my logs for photos etc) and some timber’s - pear etc and lots of other supplies - Chuck ropes and blocks and lots of other misc items
I am currently in Julatten - but could drop off to Cairns area. I am not asking for payment - although petrol money for delivery would be appreciated.
I hate to get rid of my supplies but I have to be sensible and it would be really nice for all my stuff to have a good home - NOT at the local tip.
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BLACK VIKING reacted to moreplovac in Phoenix by Moreplovac - FINISHED - Master Korabel - 1/72 - Russian Brigantine
Reef points installation process..
Mark it on the sail..
The knot was made on one end of the rope..
With needle it will be pushed through the sail.. if the hole is big enough, the reef line can be frozen with CA glue on one end and that end can be pushed thru the hole... this way no need for needle..
On the other side of the sail, the another knot was made..
The string is pooled and the knot was finished on the sail..
The knots were frozen with a drop of diluted PVA glue on each knot.. and dried with the hot gun (on lowest heat setting)...
Haircut time..
One row is completed..
Happy modelling...
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BLACK VIKING reacted to Bill97 in HMS Victory by Bill97 - FINISHED - Heller - 1/100 - PLASTIC
So over the weekend I jumped ahead to a task I have been looking forward to. Painting the very recognizable stern. I think it is beautiful and I have been anxious to paint it, especially with Daniel’s balusters.
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BLACK VIKING reacted to Jasseji in Lady Nelson by Jasseji - Amati/Victory Models - 1:64 Scale
Today had a lot of work at work so managed only to open the Gunports:
Bit of cleanup required on them still, but will do that when the bulwark inner lining is complete.
I'm procrastrinating with the second planking
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BLACK VIKING reacted to GrandpaPhil in B-25J Mitchell by GrandpaPhil - Revell 1/48 - Finished
The model is still looking rough and will require more filling, sanding and shaping.
I don’t really build that many normal styrene models.
Most of my plastics are 28mm war gaming models, which use a different version of styrene, or a different type of plastic entirely.
Most of the rest of mine are either wood, metal, card or resin.
Is there any good way to fill gaps in the clear plastic?
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BLACK VIKING reacted to GrandpaPhil in B-25J Mitchell by GrandpaPhil - Revell 1/48 - Finished
I finished the assembly:
The base is temporary. A buddy of mine is making the permanent base, but it will mount like it is now.
I’ve done this style base for two other models now, and it looks great when done.
The temporary base will get used with another flying model out of my stash (and I have too many to count).
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BLACK VIKING reacted to GrandpaPhil in B-25J Mitchell by GrandpaPhil - Revell 1/48 - Finished
The interior is painted:
All major subassemblies are now in place:
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BLACK VIKING reacted to chris watton in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
James did an article in the latest Tamiya Model Magazine, for anyone that's interested.
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BLACK VIKING reacted to Kevin in Stage Coach 1848 - Artesania Latina - 1/10 - by Kevin - July 2021 - finished March 2022
Good evening everyone
well the inside has bee lined and the floor has been done onto a template, go in later when i have varnished it
this evening i started the outside bulking out the side panels in 2x5mm strip wood, this will then be faired off
this is from the instructions on how to achieve the fairing
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BLACK VIKING reacted to Kevin in Stage Coach 1848 - Artesania Latina - 1/10 - by Kevin - July 2021 - finished March 2022
good afternoon everyone
the outside skin never went quite to plan, all my efforts to put it on straight resulted in well, it not going on straight, i ended up with a rather odd looking twisted box. one end was ok. so i but line across and removed the other end, re applied and it is ok now,
i never noticed it the time as there is a large off cut to allow for being off centre
the walnut veneer is slowly going in, but its a pain, so fragile
the photo's do me no favours at all
the ok end
and the not so ok
the walnut veneer is slowly going in, but its a pain, so fragile
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BLACK VIKING reacted to Kevin in Stage Coach 1848 - Artesania Latina - 1/10 - by Kevin - July 2021 - finished March 2022
good afternoon everyone
thankyou for likes and comments
with 75% of the chassis done, the sharp shooters and paying passengers need somewhere to sit
the internal shaped formers help to create the shape on the sides of the carriage, these were made up last night and allowed to dry
today the two sides were married via the floor, pva and C/A and accelerator made quick work of the setting process
two end pieces go in to ensue the top is the correct distance apart
the floor end is then chamfered to ensure the outside skin is not fouled
the skin was ok to put on, i never used any heat or water, just took me time and pinned as i went along
the skin is way oversized, to allow for not putting it on straight
i will now wait until tomorrow before trimming it back
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BLACK VIKING reacted to FlyingFish in Orca by FlyingFish – FINISHED - Scale 1:20 - from the movie Jaws.
Talking of Jaws fans maybe you'll find this interesting. Picked this up recently off ebay (no idea who the 'runny nosed girl' was):
Benchley always signed with the great little shark doodle - cool eh?
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BLACK VIKING reacted to gsxdent59 in San Ildefonso by gsxdent59 - OcCre - 1/70
Now i made some things for the deck. i make five stairs, the hatch,three Samson posts,the chimneys and the bell post with brackets and handrails left and right.
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BLACK VIKING reacted to chris watton in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Here is the box label for the first 50 kits - at least you can overall dimensions of the model.
Just weighed the laser cut wood pack, almost 3kg, more than a whole Duchess kit!
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