olliechristo
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olliechristo got a reaction from radrick21 in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Ok, rats are done on starboard side.. reasonably happy with it, oh ok... I cant complain for a first go
It's not as easy as one would like and i'm sure it will go smoother on second run..
I was brave enough to throw in a macro.. Black card helps find the fuzzy bits...
best if you dont use waterbased marker to mark out card, it runs when glueng..
I have a grip on the cow and clove hitch now, handy to know.. I used the principle of doing every forth run and then coming back to fill in.. Ollie
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olliechristo reacted to Jim Lad in Francis Pritt by Jim Lad - FINISHED - Scale 1:48 - Australian Mission Ship
All of the "standard" frames are now fitted. The next job will be to fit some stringers to stiffen up the hull before I tackle the stern framing. The first of the stringers - the deck clamps - have been roughed out and roughly bent ready for fitting. Once they're in another set of stringers will be fitted along the turn of the bilge (roughly), then the next job will be to work out the stern framing.
John
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olliechristo got a reaction from KenW in HMB Endeavour by olliechristo - Artesania Latina Kit - 1:60 - kit bash/rehash
Thanks guys, I actually feel a bit daunted by it and kind of in two minds about when to start.. Sometimes i feel like getting into it but not enough enthusiasm built yet.. you guys are a great help.. I feel like a beginner all over again.. Will keep you posted all..
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olliechristo got a reaction from Karleop in HMB Endeavour by olliechristo - Artesania Latina Kit - 1:60 - kit bash/rehash
Thanks Geoff, i got a close watch on your sloop also.. shes looking great
Ken, thanks for that link and input. I also like the natural timber look and use contrasts and the timbers colour to represent. I will likely go this way..
Thanks Karl and Johnroy. Hello from over here in the land down under!
Greg and Pat, I chose this AL kit after seeing both of your beautiful builds and reading good things, inspiring and great work, its a shame so much of logs were lost.. I will be lurking on your logs dont you worry
John, thanks as always and i will be pestering you no doubt and am due for a trip to Syd soon..
Alistair, yeah im coming out of hiding.... I think i got a bargain.. I will take you and Pat's advice, get some holly and check it out, sounds nice.. working with quality wood is so much nicer.
Steve, nice to have you here mate.. Thanks for that info, Its so good to have others who have built the same kit.. Its certainly held up well for its time shelved..
I'm mainly going to be planning for the first month and get in the rhythm of ordering gear in advance. we have no hobby shop here..
Warm regards to all. Ollie
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olliechristo got a reaction from Bindy in HMB Endeavour by olliechristo - Artesania Latina Kit - 1:60 - kit bash/rehash
Thanks guys, I actually feel a bit daunted by it and kind of in two minds about when to start.. Sometimes i feel like getting into it but not enough enthusiasm built yet.. you guys are a great help.. I feel like a beginner all over again.. Will keep you posted all..
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olliechristo reacted to Auvergne in Xebec by Auvergne - Amati - 1:60 - C. 1753
Ollie,
Thanks so much for commenting! Means so much to hear.
Aussie,
Thank you as well!
Great hearing from you all!
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olliechristo got a reaction from Auvergne in Xebec by Auvergne - Amati - 1:60 - C. 1753
It is clear to see you are making vast improvemnts in your abilities. well done mate, as others said shes looking just fine.. keep at it mate.. Ollie
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olliechristo reacted to rowand in HMB Endeavour by olliechristo - Artesania Latina Kit - 1:60 - kit bash/rehash
Hi Ollie,
It'll be a great build, I'm sure. I've pulled my chair up next to Geoff to follow your build.
Cheers,
Rowan D.
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olliechristo reacted to Auvergne in HMB Endeavour by olliechristo - Artesania Latina Kit - 1:60 - kit bash/rehash
Hi Ollie,
No worries for you I am sure. You are greatly skilled, gifted, and quite knowledgeable, and I will look forward to watching your build mature into the beauty the Endeavour truly is. As a pen & ink artist, this was one of my favorites I rendered....along with the USS Constitution and the HMS Victory. I rendered approximately 15 vessels in several years in pointillism. Well, keep in touch, and best wishes to you and your Endeavour........
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olliechristo got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
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olliechristo got a reaction from ringbolt2013 in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
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olliechristo got a reaction from ringbolt2013 in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Ok gang! That is it for the HM Mermaid
If i muck around with anything else i will damage things in the pursuit of 'tidying up'.. Im a little haphazard with rigging.. It was a bit of a battle at the end..
Ok so I have rattled off a bunch of pics and i will try some more on a sunny day, the overcast light does work well though, a couple of these are indoor under lights... Ollie
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olliechristo got a reaction from ringbolt2013 in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Yes, the first is a bit of a thing isn't it..? I think i started breaking stuff yesterday just so I could keep going . Cheers Alistair, you have been a major influence and help on this journey..
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olliechristo got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
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olliechristo reacted to mij in Xebec by Auvergne - Amati - 1:60 - C. 1753
She`s coming along just fine John, I`ll follow your progress.
Regards
mij
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olliechristo reacted to Auvergne in Xebec by Auvergne - Amati - 1:60 - C. 1753
A couple of photos showing the work mentioned in my previous post. Lots of work to do but looking a bit better this morning. I will continue to post my progress later. Need more work completed on main deck aft and to the right.
John E
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olliechristo reacted to egkb in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Ollie Mate.. That is Special... Very Very Special ! Looks the Absolute Cats Pyjamas in the Glass Case thingy along side the other bits-n-bobs.
Do me a fav and post on here a wee 'Heads-Up' when you start your next build so we can all shift over and follow along from the start
Stay Well Bud,
Eamonn
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olliechristo got a reaction from ringbolt2013 in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
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olliechristo got a reaction from jwvolz in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
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olliechristo got a reaction from ringbolt2013 in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
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olliechristo got a reaction from AntonyUK in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
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olliechristo got a reaction from egkb in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
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olliechristo got a reaction from egkb in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Ok gang! That is it for the HM Mermaid
If i muck around with anything else i will damage things in the pursuit of 'tidying up'.. Im a little haphazard with rigging.. It was a bit of a battle at the end..
Ok so I have rattled off a bunch of pics and i will try some more on a sunny day, the overcast light does work well though, a couple of these are indoor under lights... Ollie
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olliechristo reacted to KenW in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Congratulations on an excellent model.
On to the next project?
Cheers.
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