maggsl_01

Hello mates,
 
some update. Due to some busy days in the job there is just a little progress. Started planking of the decks. Try to get a good curve to the upper deck and proceed this for the poop deck. At the moment things go fine and I am hopeful to solve all challenges with the help of Pete's files and the study of the plans. The plans are so extraordinary... I always discover some new details by every look at them.
 
Well, enough words, there are no real problem at the moment. Some pics show the way I am on.
 
So far, see you later
 
Cheerio
Max

Good day,
Dear Max , some time ago I saw this beautiful building https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/threads/pinnace-papegojan-1627-1-48-completed-build.7055/
If You didn't know about it already ... there are a lot of interesting and useful details for the model of 17th vessel could be seen...
 

Hello again my merry men
 
Time for al little update. I installed the main deck and planked it - maple that I stained before with a mixture of oak and a very small drop of black. I like the changing of the colors of the different strips very much. Next was to plank the inner side a second time, the gratings and the capstan. I stained the gratings with dark walnut for two times so the timber got a dark and shiny surface. I am not sure yet if I will show the stakes in the capstan as seen in the pictures. Perhaps I will remove them again. My first attempt of the grating was unsuccessfull - I build them as I did in earlier builts with a  thick border (2x2 mm), but that did not fit or look good. The gratings need to be on the same level as the deck. I only attached a thin strip as a frame for a better appearance (although this might not be really correct). I expect a problem with the cannon's tackling as there is only a little space. But I will see when it is so far.
Next will be to complete the decks and a final sealing of the inner ship. (Due to the light situation the color might not give the exact look).
 
Thank you all and Cheerio

Hello again my merry men
 
Time for al little update. I installed the main deck and planked it - maple that I stained before with a mixture of oak and a very small drop of black. I like the changing of the colors of the different strips very much. Next was to plank the inner side a second time, the gratings and the capstan. I stained the gratings with dark walnut for two times so the timber got a dark and shiny surface. I am not sure yet if I will show the stakes in the capstan as seen in the pictures. Perhaps I will remove them again. My first attempt of the grating was unsuccessfull - I build them as I did in earlier builts with a  thick border (2x2 mm), but that did not fit or look good. The gratings need to be on the same level as the deck. I only attached a thin strip as a frame for a better appearance (although this might not be really correct). I expect a problem with the cannon's tackling as there is only a little space. But I will see when it is so far.
Next will be to complete the decks and a final sealing of the inner ship. (Due to the light situation the color might not give the exact look).
 
Thank you all and Cheerio

Hello again my merry men
 
Time for al little update. I installed the main deck and planked it - maple that I stained before with a mixture of oak and a very small drop of black. I like the changing of the colors of the different strips very much. Next was to plank the inner side a second time, the gratings and the capstan. I stained the gratings with dark walnut for two times so the timber got a dark and shiny surface. I am not sure yet if I will show the stakes in the capstan as seen in the pictures. Perhaps I will remove them again. My first attempt of the grating was unsuccessfull - I build them as I did in earlier builts with a  thick border (2x2 mm), but that did not fit or look good. The gratings need to be on the same level as the deck. I only attached a thin strip as a frame for a better appearance (although this might not be really correct). I expect a problem with the cannon's tackling as there is only a little space. But I will see when it is so far.
Next will be to complete the decks and a final sealing of the inner ship. (Due to the light situation the color might not give the exact look).
 
Thank you all and Cheerio

This is building up really nicely Max!  Great job!

Hello again my merry men
 
Time for al little update. I installed the main deck and planked it - maple that I stained before with a mixture of oak and a very small drop of black. I like the changing of the colors of the different strips very much. Next was to plank the inner side a second time, the gratings and the capstan. I stained the gratings with dark walnut for two times so the timber got a dark and shiny surface. I am not sure yet if I will show the stakes in the capstan as seen in the pictures. Perhaps I will remove them again. My first attempt of the grating was unsuccessfull - I build them as I did in earlier builts with a  thick border (2x2 mm), but that did not fit or look good. The gratings need to be on the same level as the deck. I only attached a thin strip as a frame for a better appearance (although this might not be really correct). I expect a problem with the cannon's tackling as there is only a little space. But I will see when it is so far.
Next will be to complete the decks and a final sealing of the inner ship. (Due to the light situation the color might not give the exact look).
 
Thank you all and Cheerio

Hello again my merry men
 
Time for al little update. I installed the main deck and planked it - maple that I stained before with a mixture of oak and a very small drop of black. I like the changing of the colors of the different strips very much. Next was to plank the inner side a second time, the gratings and the capstan. I stained the gratings with dark walnut for two times so the timber got a dark and shiny surface. I am not sure yet if I will show the stakes in the capstan as seen in the pictures. Perhaps I will remove them again. My first attempt of the grating was unsuccessfull - I build them as I did in earlier builts with a  thick border (2x2 mm), but that did not fit or look good. The gratings need to be on the same level as the deck. I only attached a thin strip as a frame for a better appearance (although this might not be really correct). I expect a problem with the cannon's tackling as there is only a little space. But I will see when it is so far.
Next will be to complete the decks and a final sealing of the inner ship. (Due to the light situation the color might not give the exact look).
 
Thank you all and Cheerio

Hello again my merry men
 
Time for al little update. I installed the main deck and planked it - maple that I stained before with a mixture of oak and a very small drop of black. I like the changing of the colors of the different strips very much. Next was to plank the inner side a second time, the gratings and the capstan. I stained the gratings with dark walnut for two times so the timber got a dark and shiny surface. I am not sure yet if I will show the stakes in the capstan as seen in the pictures. Perhaps I will remove them again. My first attempt of the grating was unsuccessfull - I build them as I did in earlier builts with a  thick border (2x2 mm), but that did not fit or look good. The gratings need to be on the same level as the deck. I only attached a thin strip as a frame for a better appearance (although this might not be really correct). I expect a problem with the cannon's tackling as there is only a little space. But I will see when it is so far.
Next will be to complete the decks and a final sealing of the inner ship. (Due to the light situation the color might not give the exact look).
 
Thank you all and Cheerio

I am sorry - of course there are your excellent files and I have them all and printed and use them. But this was not I wanted to express - you surely know those booklets from e.g. Occre that show you step by step -like a plastic model kit. No doubt - without your writings and helpful pics I would have quit the build... Thank you

Ahoj, hello, cheerio...
 
my trusty old friend Friedrich Wilhelm has made some further steps... I sealed the hull (three coats of a colorless satin finish). I actually decided not to paint the ship. I use different timber so there is a interesting change of natural colors. And I stain the strips whenever necessary. Furthermore I decided not to paint the figurines or the decorations so far - I found a wonderful golden color that fits perfectly to the timber. This model is largely idealized and not so much a lifelike replica. It's more the impression of a great and imposing ship.
 
The more time and intensive examination I give to the build the more I come to believe that this model suits me and my intentions. There are so much great and beautiful kits on the market with details and perfect precut parts. And I would never say anything against this kits. But this special EuroModel kit makes you to create something own and new and wonderful. You don't glue parts together and in the end have a great model. To build a kit like this is almost a journey with so much crossroads, deviations and surprising solutions to problems you never would have had otherwise. And it's - not at last - a way to slow down yourself. Learning about the slow way of life... 
 
After these almost philosophical thoughts I will show some pics of the status quo (I also love photography so some pics may look a little bit different... )  I've done the major hull work so far. Next step will be to fix the cannons and the interior stuff that has to be done before the next deck will be installed.  I look forward to this work. At the moment I don't have any further questions and I'm getting along well with the plans.
 
That's it for the moment - Cheerio my friends

 
 

Ahoj, hello, cheerio...
 
my trusty old friend Friedrich Wilhelm has made some further steps... I sealed the hull (three coats of a colorless satin finish). I actually decided not to paint the ship. I use different timber so there is a interesting change of natural colors. And I stain the strips whenever necessary. Furthermore I decided not to paint the figurines or the decorations so far - I found a wonderful golden color that fits perfectly to the timber. This model is largely idealized and not so much a lifelike replica. It's more the impression of a great and imposing ship.
 
The more time and intensive examination I give to the build the more I come to believe that this model suits me and my intentions. There are so much great and beautiful kits on the market with details and perfect precut parts. And I would never say anything against this kits. But this special EuroModel kit makes you to create something own and new and wonderful. You don't glue parts together and in the end have a great model. To build a kit like this is almost a journey with so much crossroads, deviations and surprising solutions to problems you never would have had otherwise. And it's - not at last - a way to slow down yourself. Learning about the slow way of life... 
 
After these almost philosophical thoughts I will show some pics of the status quo (I also love photography so some pics may look a little bit different... )  I've done the major hull work so far. Next step will be to fix the cannons and the interior stuff that has to be done before the next deck will be installed.  I look forward to this work. At the moment I don't have any further questions and I'm getting along well with the plans.
 
That's it for the moment - Cheerio my friends

 
 

Hello my mates and jolly folks...
 
got some little progress on my Friedrich Wilhelm. I finished the stern preparation so far and added the rudder. Too bad I planked both the rudder itself and the stern. So the hinges are not as wide as it would be perfect. As the material is  soft metal cast I could widen the hinges a little bit. I am content with this, but it is not perfect... The stern's wooden decoration was all made in scratch also the galleries, that I planked instead of carving. I used balsa wood for the galleries's bodies. That worked very fine and I am satiesfied with the shape and the alignment to the whales.
 
Next step will be the sealing of the hull after sanding...sanding...sanding... I think you know what I mean   I have a big problem with the colors... Should I follow the instructions that tell me to whiten the lower hull beneath the waterline and to paint the upper part green as Brandenburg navy usually was? And what will I do with the figures and the other decoration parts? Paint or just use some bronze on them? I am not sure yet. Tell me if you have an idea...
 
After sealing I will start to fix the cannons on the battery deck, build up all parts on the battery deck and then go on with the upper decks. A lot of work and fun waiting for me. Enjoy the pics so far.
 
Cheerio
 
Max

Max - you have 'hit the nail on the head'. I agree there are some wonderful kits out there that can be assembled to produce a great looking ship model. Euromodel have kits that are intermediate between those kits and scratch models. To build a Euromodel kit is indeed, as you said, a challenging journey and at the moment I am building their Lyde schooner. What a dream it is. Every day there is a new challenge peppered with interpretations and it is an incredible experience to be involved with. I could never go back to a straightforward assembly build.
 
No good manuals ? I am lucky enough to be allowed to post building instructions onto the Euromodel website and there is much information available... and yes there are plenty of photos.

Ahoj, hello, cheerio...
 
my trusty old friend Friedrich Wilhelm has made some further steps... I sealed the hull (three coats of a colorless satin finish). I actually decided not to paint the ship. I use different timber so there is a interesting change of natural colors. And I stain the strips whenever necessary. Furthermore I decided not to paint the figurines or the decorations so far - I found a wonderful golden color that fits perfectly to the timber. This model is largely idealized and not so much a lifelike replica. It's more the impression of a great and imposing ship.
 
The more time and intensive examination I give to the build the more I come to believe that this model suits me and my intentions. There are so much great and beautiful kits on the market with details and perfect precut parts. And I would never say anything against this kits. But this special EuroModel kit makes you to create something own and new and wonderful. You don't glue parts together and in the end have a great model. To build a kit like this is almost a journey with so much crossroads, deviations and surprising solutions to problems you never would have had otherwise. And it's - not at last - a way to slow down yourself. Learning about the slow way of life... 
 
After these almost philosophical thoughts I will show some pics of the status quo (I also love photography so some pics may look a little bit different... )  I've done the major hull work so far. Next step will be to fix the cannons and the interior stuff that has to be done before the next deck will be installed.  I look forward to this work. At the moment I don't have any further questions and I'm getting along well with the plans.
 
That's it for the moment - Cheerio my friends

 
 

Ahoj, hello, cheerio...
 
my trusty old friend Friedrich Wilhelm has made some further steps... I sealed the hull (three coats of a colorless satin finish). I actually decided not to paint the ship. I use different timber so there is a interesting change of natural colors. And I stain the strips whenever necessary. Furthermore I decided not to paint the figurines or the decorations so far - I found a wonderful golden color that fits perfectly to the timber. This model is largely idealized and not so much a lifelike replica. It's more the impression of a great and imposing ship.
 
The more time and intensive examination I give to the build the more I come to believe that this model suits me and my intentions. There are so much great and beautiful kits on the market with details and perfect precut parts. And I would never say anything against this kits. But this special EuroModel kit makes you to create something own and new and wonderful. You don't glue parts together and in the end have a great model. To build a kit like this is almost a journey with so much crossroads, deviations and surprising solutions to problems you never would have had otherwise. And it's - not at last - a way to slow down yourself. Learning about the slow way of life... 
 
After these almost philosophical thoughts I will show some pics of the status quo (I also love photography so some pics may look a little bit different... )  I've done the major hull work so far. Next step will be to fix the cannons and the interior stuff that has to be done before the next deck will be installed.  I look forward to this work. At the moment I don't have any further questions and I'm getting along well with the plans.
 
That's it for the moment - Cheerio my friends

 
 

Hi Max,
 
Great you're working on your F.W. zu Pferde again. The updates looks great. It is a challenge to build without a good manual with step by step pictures. 
The model is expensive and not much people build this beauty. 
I wish you luck with the progress and I keep following for sure!
 
Peter

Ahoj, hello, cheerio...
 
my trusty old friend Friedrich Wilhelm has made some further steps... I sealed the hull (three coats of a colorless satin finish). I actually decided not to paint the ship. I use different timber so there is a interesting change of natural colors. And I stain the strips whenever necessary. Furthermore I decided not to paint the figurines or the decorations so far - I found a wonderful golden color that fits perfectly to the timber. This model is largely idealized and not so much a lifelike replica. It's more the impression of a great and imposing ship.
 
The more time and intensive examination I give to the build the more I come to believe that this model suits me and my intentions. There are so much great and beautiful kits on the market with details and perfect precut parts. And I would never say anything against this kits. But this special EuroModel kit makes you to create something own and new and wonderful. You don't glue parts together and in the end have a great model. To build a kit like this is almost a journey with so much crossroads, deviations and surprising solutions to problems you never would have had otherwise. And it's - not at last - a way to slow down yourself. Learning about the slow way of life... 
 
After these almost philosophical thoughts I will show some pics of the status quo (I also love photography so some pics may look a little bit different... )  I've done the major hull work so far. Next step will be to fix the cannons and the interior stuff that has to be done before the next deck will be installed.  I look forward to this work. At the moment I don't have any further questions and I'm getting along well with the plans.
 
That's it for the moment - Cheerio my friends

 
 

Ahoj, hello, cheerio...
 
my trusty old friend Friedrich Wilhelm has made some further steps... I sealed the hull (three coats of a colorless satin finish). I actually decided not to paint the ship. I use different timber so there is a interesting change of natural colors. And I stain the strips whenever necessary. Furthermore I decided not to paint the figurines or the decorations so far - I found a wonderful golden color that fits perfectly to the timber. This model is largely idealized and not so much a lifelike replica. It's more the impression of a great and imposing ship.
 
The more time and intensive examination I give to the build the more I come to believe that this model suits me and my intentions. There are so much great and beautiful kits on the market with details and perfect precut parts. And I would never say anything against this kits. But this special EuroModel kit makes you to create something own and new and wonderful. You don't glue parts together and in the end have a great model. To build a kit like this is almost a journey with so much crossroads, deviations and surprising solutions to problems you never would have had otherwise. And it's - not at last - a way to slow down yourself. Learning about the slow way of life... 
 
After these almost philosophical thoughts I will show some pics of the status quo (I also love photography so some pics may look a little bit different... )  I've done the major hull work so far. Next step will be to fix the cannons and the interior stuff that has to be done before the next deck will be installed.  I look forward to this work. At the moment I don't have any further questions and I'm getting along well with the plans.
 
That's it for the moment - Cheerio my friends

 
 

Hello my mates and jolly folks...
 
got some little progress on my Friedrich Wilhelm. I finished the stern preparation so far and added the rudder. Too bad I planked both the rudder itself and the stern. So the hinges are not as wide as it would be perfect. As the material is  soft metal cast I could widen the hinges a little bit. I am content with this, but it is not perfect... The stern's wooden decoration was all made in scratch also the galleries, that I planked instead of carving. I used balsa wood for the galleries's bodies. That worked very fine and I am satiesfied with the shape and the alignment to the whales.
 
Next step will be the sealing of the hull after sanding...sanding...sanding... I think you know what I mean   I have a big problem with the colors... Should I follow the instructions that tell me to whiten the lower hull beneath the waterline and to paint the upper part green as Brandenburg navy usually was? And what will I do with the figures and the other decoration parts? Paint or just use some bronze on them? I am not sure yet. Tell me if you have an idea...
 
After sealing I will start to fix the cannons on the battery deck, build up all parts on the battery deck and then go on with the upper decks. A lot of work and fun waiting for me. Enjoy the pics so far.
 
Cheerio
 
Max

Hello merry men and jolly folks,
 
the Friedrich Wilhelm takes progress. I came back to my shipyard some weeks ago and continue the built of this remarkable model by Euro Model. As you all may know there is no manual, there are no descriptions what to do and most of all there are barely precut parts. Just the frames, the keel and the decks. Everyrhing else is to the modeller. Grateful there are Pete's interpretive files available at Euro Model so you get some hints and help. That makes the Euro Model kits a challenge - but it is absolutely satisfying to get along with the plans and some brainwork and to find the solutions.
 
I wíll add some pictures to show the progress. I've done the second planking and will continue to create the stern with the gallery and all the decoration's preparing. I started carving for the first time and try to give the model a touch of baroque. Hope you like the pics and don't hesitate to tell me what you think about the  status quo.
 
More to come hopefully soon
 
Cheerio
Max

Ahoj, hello, cheerio...
 
my trusty old friend Friedrich Wilhelm has made some further steps... I sealed the hull (three coats of a colorless satin finish). I actually decided not to paint the ship. I use different timber so there is a interesting change of natural colors. And I stain the strips whenever necessary. Furthermore I decided not to paint the figurines or the decorations so far - I found a wonderful golden color that fits perfectly to the timber. This model is largely idealized and not so much a lifelike replica. It's more the impression of a great and imposing ship.
 
The more time and intensive examination I give to the build the more I come to believe that this model suits me and my intentions. There are so much great and beautiful kits on the market with details and perfect precut parts. And I would never say anything against this kits. But this special EuroModel kit makes you to create something own and new and wonderful. You don't glue parts together and in the end have a great model. To build a kit like this is almost a journey with so much crossroads, deviations and surprising solutions to problems you never would have had otherwise. And it's - not at last - a way to slow down yourself. Learning about the slow way of life... 
 
After these almost philosophical thoughts I will show some pics of the status quo (I also love photography so some pics may look a little bit different... )  I've done the major hull work so far. Next step will be to fix the cannons and the interior stuff that has to be done before the next deck will be installed.  I look forward to this work. At the moment I don't have any further questions and I'm getting along well with the plans.
 
That's it for the moment - Cheerio my friends

 
 

Ahoj, hello, cheerio...
 
my trusty old friend Friedrich Wilhelm has made some further steps... I sealed the hull (three coats of a colorless satin finish). I actually decided not to paint the ship. I use different timber so there is a interesting change of natural colors. And I stain the strips whenever necessary. Furthermore I decided not to paint the figurines or the decorations so far - I found a wonderful golden color that fits perfectly to the timber. This model is largely idealized and not so much a lifelike replica. It's more the impression of a great and imposing ship.
 
The more time and intensive examination I give to the build the more I come to believe that this model suits me and my intentions. There are so much great and beautiful kits on the market with details and perfect precut parts. And I would never say anything against this kits. But this special EuroModel kit makes you to create something own and new and wonderful. You don't glue parts together and in the end have a great model. To build a kit like this is almost a journey with so much crossroads, deviations and surprising solutions to problems you never would have had otherwise. And it's - not at last - a way to slow down yourself. Learning about the slow way of life... 
 
After these almost philosophical thoughts I will show some pics of the status quo (I also love photography so some pics may look a little bit different... )  I've done the major hull work so far. Next step will be to fix the cannons and the interior stuff that has to be done before the next deck will be installed.  I look forward to this work. At the moment I don't have any further questions and I'm getting along well with the plans.
 
That's it for the moment - Cheerio my friends

 
 

Ahoj, hello, cheerio...
 
my trusty old friend Friedrich Wilhelm has made some further steps... I sealed the hull (three coats of a colorless satin finish). I actually decided not to paint the ship. I use different timber so there is a interesting change of natural colors. And I stain the strips whenever necessary. Furthermore I decided not to paint the figurines or the decorations so far - I found a wonderful golden color that fits perfectly to the timber. This model is largely idealized and not so much a lifelike replica. It's more the impression of a great and imposing ship.
 
The more time and intensive examination I give to the build the more I come to believe that this model suits me and my intentions. There are so much great and beautiful kits on the market with details and perfect precut parts. And I would never say anything against this kits. But this special EuroModel kit makes you to create something own and new and wonderful. You don't glue parts together and in the end have a great model. To build a kit like this is almost a journey with so much crossroads, deviations and surprising solutions to problems you never would have had otherwise. And it's - not at last - a way to slow down yourself. Learning about the slow way of life... 
 
After these almost philosophical thoughts I will show some pics of the status quo (I also love photography so some pics may look a little bit different... )  I've done the major hull work so far. Next step will be to fix the cannons and the interior stuff that has to be done before the next deck will be installed.  I look forward to this work. At the moment I don't have any further questions and I'm getting along well with the plans.
 
That's it for the moment - Cheerio my friends

 
 

Hello my mates and jolly folks...
 
got some little progress on my Friedrich Wilhelm. I finished the stern preparation so far and added the rudder. Too bad I planked both the rudder itself and the stern. So the hinges are not as wide as it would be perfect. As the material is  soft metal cast I could widen the hinges a little bit. I am content with this, but it is not perfect... The stern's wooden decoration was all made in scratch also the galleries, that I planked instead of carving. I used balsa wood for the galleries's bodies. That worked very fine and I am satiesfied with the shape and the alignment to the whales.
 
Next step will be the sealing of the hull after sanding...sanding...sanding... I think you know what I mean   I have a big problem with the colors... Should I follow the instructions that tell me to whiten the lower hull beneath the waterline and to paint the upper part green as Brandenburg navy usually was? And what will I do with the figures and the other decoration parts? Paint or just use some bronze on them? I am not sure yet. Tell me if you have an idea...
 
After sealing I will start to fix the cannons on the battery deck, build up all parts on the battery deck and then go on with the upper decks. A lot of work and fun waiting for me. Enjoy the pics so far.
 
Cheerio
 
Max