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md1400cs got a reaction from Retired guy in Sovereign of the Seas 1637 by md1400cs - Sergal - 1:78 - to be hopefully bashed
Thanks Frank - always a pleasure when you drop by.
Experimenting with locations of the three size lights; Nano, Pico, and Chip blending with some non-flickering as well –
This image iPhone was not up to the task (did not pre-set for correct image quality) – lights are not as intense as some depicted in images, but lights harmoniously blend nicely through those windows where I’ve temporarily placed some LEDs. Also, another dozen or so need to be inserted into proper locations.
I did determine that I will have to segregate the wiring.
All flickering lights will be connected to a specific 3V AAA power source. Non flickering will have their own AAA battery pack.
Evan Designs indicate that all 3V flickering and non-flickering can be sourced from the same power source. Yes, that’s right, they do all work - but I noted that as such, the flickering effect (of those LEDs) becomes much more muted, as to be almost “missing” when blended with non-flickering types.
Segregating all flickering onto one power source returned those light to their proper flickering “look”.
Having also removed the poop deck will allow me to “fix” an issue that I feel is not quite right – the sloping angle of that deck seems a bit too high at the stern. Other images detail my thoughts
Regards,
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md1400cs got a reaction from Retired guy in Sovereign of the Seas 1637 by md1400cs - Sergal - 1:78 - to be hopefully bashed
Hi,
Work in progress update. Got all of the LED’s needed from Evan Designs (excellent source!!!). So started the installs – Yikes this would have obviously been SO much easier had I decided to add lights earlier in this project. But enjoying the current challenge this is creating for me.
Where to locate the batteries and two needed on/off buttons to be determined. Battery packs will, of course, fit inside – on/off button locations TBD. Will also make some kind of candle looking housings for the lantern LEDs
Thanks for dropping by….
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md1400cs reacted to Snug Harbor Johnny in Sovereign of the Seas 1637 by md1400cs - Sergal - 1:78 - to be hopefully bashed
You're going to great lengths for the lighting effects ... just be sure to check on the battery status annually, because mini 'chemical' batteries will 'leak' - actually corrode in place. You might consider using a type without the corrosion problems that have ruined many a Lionel Diesel locomotive where the batteries that ran the 'horn' (actually a bicycle horn used 'back in the day') made a mess of things.
Lithium batteries such as the ubiquitous CR 2032 might be better in the long run ... and I take it that you'd like someone to value and keep your fantastic model long after you've gone.
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md1400cs got a reaction from firdajan in Sovereign of the Seas 1637 by md1400cs - Sergal - 1:78 - to be hopefully bashed
Thanks Frank - always a pleasure when you drop by.
Experimenting with locations of the three size lights; Nano, Pico, and Chip blending with some non-flickering as well –
This image iPhone was not up to the task (did not pre-set for correct image quality) – lights are not as intense as some depicted in images, but lights harmoniously blend nicely through those windows where I’ve temporarily placed some LEDs. Also, another dozen or so need to be inserted into proper locations.
I did determine that I will have to segregate the wiring.
All flickering lights will be connected to a specific 3V AAA power source. Non flickering will have their own AAA battery pack.
Evan Designs indicate that all 3V flickering and non-flickering can be sourced from the same power source. Yes, that’s right, they do all work - but I noted that as such, the flickering effect (of those LEDs) becomes much more muted, as to be almost “missing” when blended with non-flickering types.
Segregating all flickering onto one power source returned those light to their proper flickering “look”.
Having also removed the poop deck will allow me to “fix” an issue that I feel is not quite right – the sloping angle of that deck seems a bit too high at the stern. Other images detail my thoughts
Regards,
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md1400cs got a reaction from firdajan in Sovereign of the Seas 1637 by md1400cs - Sergal - 1:78 - to be hopefully bashed
Hi,
Work in progress update. Got all of the LED’s needed from Evan Designs (excellent source!!!). So started the installs – Yikes this would have obviously been SO much easier had I decided to add lights earlier in this project. But enjoying the current challenge this is creating for me.
Where to locate the batteries and two needed on/off buttons to be determined. Battery packs will, of course, fit inside – on/off button locations TBD. Will also make some kind of candle looking housings for the lantern LEDs
Thanks for dropping by….
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md1400cs got a reaction from Isaiah in Sovereign of the Seas 1637 by md1400cs - Sergal - 1:78 - to be hopefully bashed
Thanks Frank - always a pleasure when you drop by.
Experimenting with locations of the three size lights; Nano, Pico, and Chip blending with some non-flickering as well –
This image iPhone was not up to the task (did not pre-set for correct image quality) – lights are not as intense as some depicted in images, but lights harmoniously blend nicely through those windows where I’ve temporarily placed some LEDs. Also, another dozen or so need to be inserted into proper locations.
I did determine that I will have to segregate the wiring.
All flickering lights will be connected to a specific 3V AAA power source. Non flickering will have their own AAA battery pack.
Evan Designs indicate that all 3V flickering and non-flickering can be sourced from the same power source. Yes, that’s right, they do all work - but I noted that as such, the flickering effect (of those LEDs) becomes much more muted, as to be almost “missing” when blended with non-flickering types.
Segregating all flickering onto one power source returned those light to their proper flickering “look”.
Having also removed the poop deck will allow me to “fix” an issue that I feel is not quite right – the sloping angle of that deck seems a bit too high at the stern. Other images detail my thoughts
Regards,
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md1400cs got a reaction from Hubac's Historian in Sovereign of the Seas 1637 by md1400cs - Sergal - 1:78 - to be hopefully bashed
Thanks Frank - always a pleasure when you drop by.
Experimenting with locations of the three size lights; Nano, Pico, and Chip blending with some non-flickering as well –
This image iPhone was not up to the task (did not pre-set for correct image quality) – lights are not as intense as some depicted in images, but lights harmoniously blend nicely through those windows where I’ve temporarily placed some LEDs. Also, another dozen or so need to be inserted into proper locations.
I did determine that I will have to segregate the wiring.
All flickering lights will be connected to a specific 3V AAA power source. Non flickering will have their own AAA battery pack.
Evan Designs indicate that all 3V flickering and non-flickering can be sourced from the same power source. Yes, that’s right, they do all work - but I noted that as such, the flickering effect (of those LEDs) becomes much more muted, as to be almost “missing” when blended with non-flickering types.
Segregating all flickering onto one power source returned those light to their proper flickering “look”.
Having also removed the poop deck will allow me to “fix” an issue that I feel is not quite right – the sloping angle of that deck seems a bit too high at the stern. Other images detail my thoughts
Regards,
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md1400cs got a reaction from Ghost029 in Sovereign of the Seas 1637 by md1400cs - Sergal - 1:78 - to be hopefully bashed
Thanks Frank - always a pleasure when you drop by.
Experimenting with locations of the three size lights; Nano, Pico, and Chip blending with some non-flickering as well –
This image iPhone was not up to the task (did not pre-set for correct image quality) – lights are not as intense as some depicted in images, but lights harmoniously blend nicely through those windows where I’ve temporarily placed some LEDs. Also, another dozen or so need to be inserted into proper locations.
I did determine that I will have to segregate the wiring.
All flickering lights will be connected to a specific 3V AAA power source. Non flickering will have their own AAA battery pack.
Evan Designs indicate that all 3V flickering and non-flickering can be sourced from the same power source. Yes, that’s right, they do all work - but I noted that as such, the flickering effect (of those LEDs) becomes much more muted, as to be almost “missing” when blended with non-flickering types.
Segregating all flickering onto one power source returned those light to their proper flickering “look”.
Having also removed the poop deck will allow me to “fix” an issue that I feel is not quite right – the sloping angle of that deck seems a bit too high at the stern. Other images detail my thoughts
Regards,
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md1400cs got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Sovereign of the Seas 1637 by md1400cs - Sergal - 1:78 - to be hopefully bashed
Thanks Frank - always a pleasure when you drop by.
Experimenting with locations of the three size lights; Nano, Pico, and Chip blending with some non-flickering as well –
This image iPhone was not up to the task (did not pre-set for correct image quality) – lights are not as intense as some depicted in images, but lights harmoniously blend nicely through those windows where I’ve temporarily placed some LEDs. Also, another dozen or so need to be inserted into proper locations.
I did determine that I will have to segregate the wiring.
All flickering lights will be connected to a specific 3V AAA power source. Non flickering will have their own AAA battery pack.
Evan Designs indicate that all 3V flickering and non-flickering can be sourced from the same power source. Yes, that’s right, they do all work - but I noted that as such, the flickering effect (of those LEDs) becomes much more muted, as to be almost “missing” when blended with non-flickering types.
Segregating all flickering onto one power source returned those light to their proper flickering “look”.
Having also removed the poop deck will allow me to “fix” an issue that I feel is not quite right – the sloping angle of that deck seems a bit too high at the stern. Other images detail my thoughts
Regards,
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md1400cs got a reaction from Prowler901 in Sovereign of the Seas 1637 by md1400cs - Sergal - 1:78 - to be hopefully bashed
Thanks Frank - always a pleasure when you drop by.
Experimenting with locations of the three size lights; Nano, Pico, and Chip blending with some non-flickering as well –
This image iPhone was not up to the task (did not pre-set for correct image quality) – lights are not as intense as some depicted in images, but lights harmoniously blend nicely through those windows where I’ve temporarily placed some LEDs. Also, another dozen or so need to be inserted into proper locations.
I did determine that I will have to segregate the wiring.
All flickering lights will be connected to a specific 3V AAA power source. Non flickering will have their own AAA battery pack.
Evan Designs indicate that all 3V flickering and non-flickering can be sourced from the same power source. Yes, that’s right, they do all work - but I noted that as such, the flickering effect (of those LEDs) becomes much more muted, as to be almost “missing” when blended with non-flickering types.
Segregating all flickering onto one power source returned those light to their proper flickering “look”.
Having also removed the poop deck will allow me to “fix” an issue that I feel is not quite right – the sloping angle of that deck seems a bit too high at the stern. Other images detail my thoughts
Regards,
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md1400cs reacted to Siggi52 in HMS Tiger 1747 by Siggi52 - 1:48 - 60 gun ship from NMM plans
Hello and many thanks for your nice comments and likes,
the carpenters build today the columns and installed them to the middle part of the bulwark
later the painter painted them. I hope that when the paint is dry, it looked a little better, sharper. There are 4 columns left for tomorrow 🤭
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md1400cs reacted to scrubbyj427 in HMS Tiger 1747 by Siggi52 - 1:48 - 60 gun ship from NMM plans
Beautiful panels Siggi!
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md1400cs reacted to Siggi52 in HMS Tiger 1747 by Siggi52 - 1:48 - 60 gun ship from NMM plans
Hello,
also without an extra grog, now it works better. Daylight was the solution.
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md1400cs reacted to Siggi52 in HMS Tiger 1747 by Siggi52 - 1:48 - 60 gun ship from NMM plans
Hello,
the carpenters have the deck beams ready and fitted them in. The next thing they have to build are some hanging knees. But not all, you would't see them later.
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md1400cs reacted to fmodajr in Sovereign of the Seas 1637 by md1400cs - Sergal - 1:78 - to be hopefully bashed
Wow! Ship Modeler and electrician all in one! Who Knew!! Lol!
Great job,
Frank
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md1400cs reacted to bc_63 in Santisima Trinidad by md1400cs – FINISHED - OcCre - 1/90 - cross-section - bashed
Excellent, thank you! Found the links in the Vasa build. Sometimes it's all about having the right tool!!
Many thanks,
Bryan
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md1400cs got a reaction from Ghost029 in Sovereign of the Seas 1637 by md1400cs - Sergal - 1:78 - to be hopefully bashed
Hi,
Work in progress update. Got all of the LED’s needed from Evan Designs (excellent source!!!). So started the installs – Yikes this would have obviously been SO much easier had I decided to add lights earlier in this project. But enjoying the current challenge this is creating for me.
Where to locate the batteries and two needed on/off buttons to be determined. Battery packs will, of course, fit inside – on/off button locations TBD. Will also make some kind of candle looking housings for the lantern LEDs
Thanks for dropping by….
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md1400cs reacted to bc_63 in Santisima Trinidad by md1400cs – FINISHED - OcCre - 1/90 - cross-section - bashed
Thank you, Sir! Very helpful. I like the idea of the 2nd set of pinrails and will steal/borrow that (along with so many of your other great ideas!) Things are just a bit too crowded in the area that the kit specifies for the side pinrails. And how they expect you to install 8 of their FAT pins in that location is far beyond my imagination.... 😉
And if I may, one more question: Where did you find (or how did you make) these eyelet / ring assemblies? Very nice touch!!
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md1400cs got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Sovereign of the Seas 1637 by md1400cs - Sergal - 1:78 - to be hopefully bashed
Hi,
Work in progress update. Got all of the LED’s needed from Evan Designs (excellent source!!!). So started the installs – Yikes this would have obviously been SO much easier had I decided to add lights earlier in this project. But enjoying the current challenge this is creating for me.
Where to locate the batteries and two needed on/off buttons to be determined. Battery packs will, of course, fit inside – on/off button locations TBD. Will also make some kind of candle looking housings for the lantern LEDs
Thanks for dropping by….
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md1400cs got a reaction from Prowler901 in Sovereign of the Seas 1637 by md1400cs - Sergal - 1:78 - to be hopefully bashed
Hi,
Work in progress update. Got all of the LED’s needed from Evan Designs (excellent source!!!). So started the installs – Yikes this would have obviously been SO much easier had I decided to add lights earlier in this project. But enjoying the current challenge this is creating for me.
Where to locate the batteries and two needed on/off buttons to be determined. Battery packs will, of course, fit inside – on/off button locations TBD. Will also make some kind of candle looking housings for the lantern LEDs
Thanks for dropping by….
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md1400cs got a reaction from BobG in Sovereign of the Seas 1637 by md1400cs - Sergal - 1:78 - to be hopefully bashed
Hi,
Work in progress update. Got all of the LED’s needed from Evan Designs (excellent source!!!). So started the installs – Yikes this would have obviously been SO much easier had I decided to add lights earlier in this project. But enjoying the current challenge this is creating for me.
Where to locate the batteries and two needed on/off buttons to be determined. Battery packs will, of course, fit inside – on/off button locations TBD. Will also make some kind of candle looking housings for the lantern LEDs
Thanks for dropping by….
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md1400cs got a reaction from DARIVS ARCHITECTVS in Sovereign of the Seas 1637 by md1400cs - Sergal - 1:78 - to be hopefully bashed
Hi,
Work in progress update. Got all of the LED’s needed from Evan Designs (excellent source!!!). So started the installs – Yikes this would have obviously been SO much easier had I decided to add lights earlier in this project. But enjoying the current challenge this is creating for me.
Where to locate the batteries and two needed on/off buttons to be determined. Battery packs will, of course, fit inside – on/off button locations TBD. Will also make some kind of candle looking housings for the lantern LEDs
Thanks for dropping by….
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md1400cs got a reaction from wade13 in Sovereign of the Seas by pirozzi - FINISHED - Mantua
Vince,
Beautiful work ! Yes she needed a protective bubble.
My dream is to one day have the talent/ability to build the SOS, still a dream (;-)
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from Retired guy in Sovereign of the Seas 1637 by md1400cs - Sergal - 1:78 - to be hopefully bashed
Hi,
Been away from the yard for a bit of time - so no real updates..
Peter (@Katsumoto)
Thanks for your very kind post. Yes, you are right the Amati decorations tend to be a little more yellow. I think that over time that they will hopefully fade. Judging from the Amati bits that I added to the forward bulkhead, the others may also “fade” a bit more as well. Good luck with your current project, as well a possibly later starting a sovereign as well.
Wade13, Wow – so touched by your thoughts – that, BTW, go way beyond my perceptions of what I am capable of. You are overly kind – So appreciate that this project is of great interest for you. You also have a great gift for the written prose….also loved your exaggerations of my skills (;-)))
Again, so touched by your words….
I have finally ordered from Evan Designs as many LED’s of different sizes (took three orders) – both flickering and solid, and of different sizes as well that now can move forward installing lights were they may be the most useful. The power source locations are still a work in progress - given that the lights were an afterthought....
Regards,
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md1400cs got a reaction from Mike Y in Sovereign of the Seas 1637 by md1400cs - Sergal - 1:78 - to be hopefully bashed
Frank: Yes big quality difference indeed – just starting work with lantern housings will post comparisons between vintage and current kit's product as well.
Patrick: Thanks – PS: your new log looks to be another great build!
Peter: Thanks as well for your much appreciated comment. – welcome aboard – so nice of you. I have, in fact, blended some of the Amati decorative pieces into this build. Have you started your Sovereign?
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I did not think that they (all the outer gallery windows) would SO “blacken out” all interior details. SO have decided add LED’s – needed to remove the poop deck as well as the upper stern facing cover for better inside access.
Just purchased LED’s from Evan Designs (a vendor here at MSW) as I did for my Santisima cross section. His lights require a small flat coin battery 2032 holder - as well as incorporating a small on/off switch, or I could use his AAA battery holder, but how to place that inside as well as needing later access – have not figured that out yet. Work in progress….with the coin battery holder could just leave it under the poop deck grating. Tiny on/off switch will need a hidden spot as well. Adding lights should have been thought of - a long time ago - not at this stage of this build so far. Yikes 😁
Regards,
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