olliechristo
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olliechristo reacted to ringbolt2013 in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Some very nice work there Ollie! The bands do seem a bit wide but not bad, not bad at all!! I'll be waiting to see more!!
Tom
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olliechristo reacted to Bindy in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
That is one of the finest looking "Scissor Racks" I have ever seen Ollie!
(I really do like the catheads with the rope up as well )
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olliechristo got a reaction from Aussie048 in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Eamm, that's my spoiler mate don't worry the mess exists, I am not a freak :$ did a clear up yesterday.
Forgot to show the catheads ropes tied up.. Regards ollie
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olliechristo got a reaction from ringbolt2013 in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Eamm, that's my spoiler mate don't worry the mess exists, I am not a freak :$ did a clear up yesterday.
Forgot to show the catheads ropes tied up.. Regards ollie
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olliechristo got a reaction from ringbolt2013 in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Thanks John. No chance of that, next time.. would be a major, getting a bit more relaxed about things as I go.
Here's the masts fitted, was tricky getting them plumb and aligned in every way. But pretty happy with them.. Regards ollie
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olliechristo got a reaction from BANYAN in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Thanks as always gang.. I have been plodding away at blocks and fiddly
Bits, getting a system going to finish them.still no internet and.not much download on the phone.. Here's a few pics to keep you in the loop.. Masts are yet to be.glued. Might have to do them today.. Happy crafts all.. Ollie
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olliechristo reacted to egkb in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Coolness.. nice simple solution there Ollie, but check out how ropes would be coiled after being 'made off' around a cleat (just found a nice demonstration on You Tube here .. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Brx_Swi9FiA ) This is a 'modernish' method but no doubt would be the same or similar in the past , Belaying Pins would be similar if not the same..
Worth looking into for authenticity .
All The Best Mate
Eamonn
Hope the Link works
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olliechristo got a reaction from egkb in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Eamm, that's my spoiler mate don't worry the mess exists, I am not a freak :$ did a clear up yesterday.
Forgot to show the catheads ropes tied up.. Regards ollie
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olliechristo reacted to egkb in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
The Sticky things look the Business Ollie.. ermmmm wots the big white thing on the stern though? (in the last photo)
All The Best
Eamonn
BTW I'm happy to confirm through my vast knowledge of such things that the Tall Stick Thing is in fact a 'Mast', wait for a 2nd opinion though ok..
Place still looks way too clean bud..
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olliechristo got a reaction from egkb in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Thanks John. No chance of that, next time.. would be a major, getting a bit more relaxed about things as I go.
Here's the masts fitted, was tricky getting them plumb and aligned in every way. But pretty happy with them.. Regards ollie
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olliechristo got a reaction from ringbolt2013 in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Thanks as always gang.. I have been plodding away at blocks and fiddly
Bits, getting a system going to finish them.still no internet and.not much download on the phone.. Here's a few pics to keep you in the loop.. Masts are yet to be.glued. Might have to do them today.. Happy crafts all.. Ollie
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olliechristo got a reaction from dgbot in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Thanks John. No chance of that, next time.. would be a major, getting a bit more relaxed about things as I go.
Here's the masts fitted, was tricky getting them plumb and aligned in every way. But pretty happy with them.. Regards ollie
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olliechristo got a reaction from Aussie048 in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Thanks John. No chance of that, next time.. would be a major, getting a bit more relaxed about things as I go.
Here's the masts fitted, was tricky getting them plumb and aligned in every way. But pretty happy with them.. Regards ollie
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olliechristo got a reaction from egkb in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Thanks as always gang.. I have been plodding away at blocks and fiddly
Bits, getting a system going to finish them.still no internet and.not much download on the phone.. Here's a few pics to keep you in the loop.. Masts are yet to be.glued. Might have to do them today.. Happy crafts all.. Ollie
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olliechristo got a reaction from Aussie048 in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
I have added a cleat to bottom of mast and added some eye pins...currently making boom rest..
I am wondering about the copper straps that go around mast, would I be best painting them black or trying for an aged copper look?? Ollie
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olliechristo got a reaction from Aussie048 in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Adding 15 hrs to log
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olliechristo got a reaction from Aussie048 in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Thanks guys, helps heaps and makes much more sense now....
So I figured I should start on some minor rigging and have done up the catheads and anchor ropes... Wouldn't surprise me if there is some inaccuracies but I'm pretty happy with the result. I hope my anchors are sitting right..
I need to figure out what to tie off to considering I.have omitted the bitt heads.. Should I.just.add a cleat at bow where bitt would have gone?? last picture shows the kit diagram.
Regards Oliver
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olliechristo reacted to egkb in HM Schooner Ballahoo by egkb - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 Scale - First Proper Wood Build
Just A Quick Photo Opportunity of where the Ballier stands at the moment..
The painting isn't finished, it will meet the waterline later, which hasn't been drawn yet.
I'll be trimming the Black Timber Piece (fashion Piece ??) between the Gun Ports later.
I have sorted out the Inside areas, sanding etc, in readiness for laying the Deck and inner Bulwark Strakes.
Sail 'er Easy Folks
Eamonn
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olliechristo reacted to ringbolt2013 in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Yes the paper idea is best and iron was used in the rigging as it is stronger than brass and more stable in the salt invironment as it would only rust in so far and then the rust would stop or slow down greatly and keep its strength. The iron on the Star of India hull is original and over 100 years old only lost I/4 inch off of 1 1/2 inch thick plate! Tough stuff!! Not steel. I've only used copper on Large scale. You are doing very well you think first!!!! Watch out though the Fore Stay goes OVER the first band and can bend it!
Tom
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olliechristo got a reaction from ringbolt2013 in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Thanks for the great advice and compliments mate, I think I will do that, it worked well on the anchors.. Regards ollie
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olliechristo got a reaction from ringbolt2013 in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
I have added a cleat to bottom of mast and added some eye pins...currently making boom rest..
I am wondering about the copper straps that go around mast, would I be best painting them black or trying for an aged copper look?? Ollie
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olliechristo got a reaction from ringbolt2013 in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Adding 15 hrs to log
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olliechristo got a reaction from ringbolt2013 in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Hi all, thanks tom and John, I agree, I thought it sounded good too.you're a wealth of info "ringbolt"
a rod or pin on cathead... Just need to figure exactly how. And I assume a nice coil of rope on the same point..
Well I moved onto masts. my masts have been a pleasure to work, I'm not sure of the timber but quite hard and glad I chose to use them..
I ended up.going for a water based 'stain and gloss' in one product.. I have used Cabot's many times and always been happy.. One thin coat and like product claims, it still shows grain and touches up easily..
All in all very surprised the masts were not a drama to fit with the new caps I decided to make.. The supplied were a bit short skimpy so got the black bean out and got all the dimensions spot on for a nice fitted glueing.. such a nice timber to work for the fiddly bits me old blackbean..
They are straight and running true with each other and I'm feeling kind of excited gang :)
Still struggling to type on my phone, with internet coming soon I can check on all of your builds... Regards Oliver
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olliechristo got a reaction from Bindy in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Adding 15 hrs to log
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olliechristo got a reaction from egkb in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
I have added a cleat to bottom of mast and added some eye pins...currently making boom rest..
I am wondering about the copper straps that go around mast, would I be best painting them black or trying for an aged copper look?? Ollie
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