olliechristo
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olliechristo reacted to ringbolt2013 in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
I'm happy to find someone kinda new to wood too.
Nice pick for a first time!
Watch out on the rigging ... don't buy the "artest" version, mistakes are often made there.
I found the Anatomy of a Ship Searies "Cutter Active" to be trust worthy. The lead of the lines is important
and can make or break an otherwise good model.
I'm really looking to see more of your work!!
Sincerely
ringbolt2013 (Tom)
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olliechristo reacted to ZyXuz in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
wow! the barrel is just amazing!!
great job!
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olliechristo got a reaction from ringbolt2013 in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Thanks again, i have one more question. I am customising the main gangway door to be open, just wondering would it most likely oprn outwrads or inwards?
I am getting closer to getting the below deck work sorted and back to the plan.. More work to be done on barrels, including filing down bands thinner and painting them darker..
Many thanks and regards Ollie
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olliechristo got a reaction from ringbolt2013 in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
I decided the decking was way too dark and after looking at some interiors of other ships of similar era i decided it needed to match the top deck, so into the wood pile and I hand cut strips down with a craft knife that resemble the kit supplied decking very well.. quite happy now..
I presume decks below are almost identical to those above? anyway this is what is going in now..
The barrels are done now... moving forward.. Thanks all, happy crafting.. Ollie
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olliechristo reacted to Jim Lad in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Yes, Ollie, the lower decks would be the same material and finish as the weather deck.
John
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olliechristo reacted to Jeff-E in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Hi Ollie,
Great work on the barrels, they look fantastic. You are progessing well
To answer your question I think the door would open outwards
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olliechristo reacted to Jim Lad in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Ollie,
It would be usual to step over the coaming and straight onto the ladder.
John
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olliechristo reacted to Pygothian in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Very impressive, I am still considering buying this kit to start on before embarking on the other two I've just purchased.
Cheers
Rowan
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olliechristo reacted to Jeff-E in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Hi Ollie,
Neat job on the ladder
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olliechristo reacted to ZyXuz in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
well done on the ladder
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olliechristo got a reaction from yvesvidal in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Well after work today i scratch built a stairway from some cypress of some discription it has a nice fine grain.. They are built at 75degrees and seem about right, number of treads are matched with that in the picture.. about 6.
Next i will be scratch building some barrels to go in hull and trim out interior before planking, regards Ollie
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olliechristo reacted to Jeff-E in HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -
Hi Ollie,
This looks like it will be a very interesting build, I like what you are going to do with the interior.
On A small Cutter such as Mermaid, I think that most companionway openings were rectagular as they were easy to cut and could be supported more easily by the adjacent frames. The access ladder would probably be set at an acute angle of say 70 -75 degees.
Hope this helps and I will follow your build with interest
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