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md1400cs reacted to Tim Murphy in Reale De France by fmodajr - FINISHED - Corel - Scale 1:60
My God Frank! What a job. Your work is just beautiful. This is going tho be your best model ever.
Do you have any idea how many hours you have into this build?
Just Gorgeous!
Tim
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md1400cs reacted to 72Nova in Reale De France by fmodajr - FINISHED - Corel - Scale 1:60
Those look fantastic Frank!👍
Michael D.
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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
Hello,
Alex-Ks1 -- big thanks
Here are some updated images of the continuing work with the stern gallery outer faces. I like how the outer windows turned out. Certainly more historically accurate (haha – this kit has nothing to do with historical accuracy).. though I am a bit regretful, in that all of the previous work (interior floorings, gold trimming on upper and lower inner window frames, and gallery planking are now totally hidden from view - oh well.
FYI: Last image offers a comparison of current kit's metal bit compared to vintage kit's solid bronze bits.
Regards,
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md1400cs reacted to DARIVS ARCHITECTVS in Revenge 1577 by xodar461 - FINISHED - Amati - Scale 1:64
That display is fantastic. Inspirational!
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md1400cs reacted to xodar461 in Revenge 1577 by xodar461 - FINISHED - Amati - Scale 1:64
Greetings!
As we fast approach the end of this story, here are some additional photos. I'll start with the seabed. Here are some close up pics of the sunken cannon and anchor.
below is a photo of the ship in its plexiglass sea. Although it is textured plexiglass, It looked a bit flat to me.
After looking at some railroad hobby websites, i decided to use something called mod podge to create some slight ripples (as this scene is a ship at anchor, very calm seas. I also added some floating seaweed and a few leftover barrels floating around. first pic is what the mod podge look like going on
Maybe not perfect but I am happy with the result. I think the floating weeds and barrels adds a bit more character. Next one shows the anchor cable and anchor buoy.
I wanted to show one anchor and buoy stowed but not the cathead fall block with rigging.
and one last view from the bow and starboard...
Next post I will describe how I made the flags and crew.
Jeff
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md1400cs reacted to Baker in Mary Rose by Baker - scale 1/50 - "Your Noblest Shippe"
First a non Ship related item.
Recently my photos are reduced with this tool. The first time you use it is a bit of searching, but after a few times of practice this goes pretty smoothly
The length / width ratio can be found in the MR book by Haynes (thanks to Chapman 👍).
There is a waterline drawing in MRNS. It also shows the positions of the sections on the keel.
This drawing is enlarged and hopefully these water lines will fit
Bulkheads whose position corresponds to the sections in the MRNS book are adjusted.
The MRNS book sections (black) are in place. The intention is to use the water lines to bring the remaining bulkheads into a better shape
The difference in bulkhead 11 and section 10 is here good to see
Very early at this stage, designing flags
Thanks following and the advice
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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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md1400cs got a reaction from Retired guy 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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md1400cs got a reaction from GrandpaPhil 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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md1400cs got a reaction from wade13 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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md1400cs got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Sovereign of the Seas 1637 by md1400cs - Sergal - 1:78 - to be hopefully bashed
Hello,
Alex-Ks1 -- big thanks
Here are some updated images of the continuing work with the stern gallery outer faces. I like how the outer windows turned out. Certainly more historically accurate (haha – this kit has nothing to do with historical accuracy).. though I am a bit regretful, in that all of the previous work (interior floorings, gold trimming on upper and lower inner window frames, and gallery planking are now totally hidden from view - oh well.
FYI: Last image offers a comparison of current kit's metal bit compared to vintage kit's solid bronze bits.
Regards,
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md1400cs got a reaction from Katsumoto 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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md1400cs got a reaction from fmodajr 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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md1400cs got a reaction from Baker 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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md1400cs reacted to Katsumoto in Sovereign of the Seas 1637 by md1400cs - Sergal - 1:78 - to be hopefully bashed
I really love your build, bashing and how you show the "old" brass fittings and decorations compared to the "newer" castings. I have the same model, but also the new castings. I know Amati has a nice decoration set as well, but not the same scale. I'll keep following along. 🙂
regards,
Peter
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md1400cs reacted to Baker in Sovereign of the Seas 1637 by md1400cs - Sergal - 1:78 - to be hopefully bashed
Very impressive and beautiful work Micheal
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md1400cs reacted to fmodajr in Sovereign of the Seas 1637 by md1400cs - Sergal - 1:78 - to be hopefully bashed
Wow,
Big difference in the quality of the metal bits!
Nice work as always,
Frank
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md1400cs got a reaction from Ferit in Sovereign of the Seas 1637 by md1400cs - Sergal - 1:78 - to be hopefully bashed
Hello,
Alex-Ks1 -- big thanks
Here are some updated images of the continuing work with the stern gallery outer faces. I like how the outer windows turned out. Certainly more historically accurate (haha – this kit has nothing to do with historical accuracy).. though I am a bit regretful, in that all of the previous work (interior floorings, gold trimming on upper and lower inner window frames, and gallery planking are now totally hidden from view - oh well.
FYI: Last image offers a comparison of current kit's metal bit compared to vintage kit's solid bronze bits.
Regards,
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md1400cs got a reaction from Snug Harbor Johnny in Sovereign of the Seas 1637 by md1400cs - Sergal - 1:78 - to be hopefully bashed
Hello,
Alex-Ks1 -- big thanks
Here are some updated images of the continuing work with the stern gallery outer faces. I like how the outer windows turned out. Certainly more historically accurate (haha – this kit has nothing to do with historical accuracy).. though I am a bit regretful, in that all of the previous work (interior floorings, gold trimming on upper and lower inner window frames, and gallery planking are now totally hidden from view - oh well.
FYI: Last image offers a comparison of current kit's metal bit compared to vintage kit's solid bronze bits.
Regards,
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md1400cs got a reaction from wade13 in Sovereign of the Seas 1637 by md1400cs - Sergal - 1:78 - to be hopefully bashed
Hi,
I have been away from this hobby for more than two months and, it was now time to continue the stern portion of this project.
Here are some images of my continued work at the stern area.
For those of you who are kind enough to still follow or just drop in for a look (big thanks) – You may remember that I also intended to mostly scratch build the stern, as well as lowering the poop deck angle from what Sergal suggests in their instructions.
Here are some images, and inserted notes of the work so far.
Cheers to all – enjoy your year-end holidays.
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md1400cs got a reaction from Montaigne in Sovereign of the Seas 1637 by md1400cs - Sergal - 1:78 - to be hopefully bashed
Hi all,
As they say “third time's a charm” – rebuilt forward section of beakhead deck removing grid and also those out of scale slats.
Then, ship wide also removed, the second attempt better but still non size matching grids and replaced them with new ones at all the decks.
Ok…done with “fixes” (for now at least lol) will now actually move forward with continued work with at the stern section.
Thanks so much for dropping by for a look, likes, and kind comments.
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md1400cs got a reaction from wade13 in Sovereign of the Seas 1637 by md1400cs - Sergal - 1:78 - to be hopefully bashed
Hi all,
Sort of back-to back postings. This is a fix that was so needed. All deck gratings were so out of scale. grrr...
So replaced them. Thanks to the so kind member that suggested that I fix this lol...
May leave the bowsprit alone - Not sure yet.
After spending north of $60 USD back and forth with Cornwall in the UK - had to settle for slight size variations. yikes. I wanted to have them all of the size that is superimposed below - but after several attempts to get the same 1.5 mm size gratings that would fit the existing openings (not available) - had to give up and settle for these 1mm bits that would cut to proper size for these four gratings
Nonetheless an improvement IMO
Regards,
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md1400cs got a reaction from coxswain in Sovereign of the Seas 1637 by md1400cs - Sergal - 1:78 - to be hopefully bashed
Hi Mates,
Kevin: thanks your post is much appreciated
Been a while since I’ve updated – small update on current work – very part-time in shipyard these days (;-(( - other "things" have absorbed my free time)
---- Had always intended to allow a limited stern view to the inside through side upper and lower windows as well – so did not use Sergal instructions that just applied side window frames against hull timber. (note their instructions image FYI)
So, this area (my first image) is a disaster that had little foresight on my part. And will need lots of work…But I also knew that challenges would hopefully lead to better looking results than following straight “out-of-the-box” instructions IMO.
Short text -- images do most of the communicating.
Thanks so much for the many taking a look and the likes,
Regards,
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md1400cs got a reaction from Montaigne in Sovereign of the Seas 1637 by md1400cs - Sergal - 1:78 - to be hopefully bashed
Hi all,
Sort of back-to back postings. This is a fix that was so needed. All deck gratings were so out of scale. grrr...
So replaced them. Thanks to the so kind member that suggested that I fix this lol...
May leave the bowsprit alone - Not sure yet.
After spending north of $60 USD back and forth with Cornwall in the UK - had to settle for slight size variations. yikes. I wanted to have them all of the size that is superimposed below - but after several attempts to get the same 1.5 mm size gratings that would fit the existing openings (not available) - had to give up and settle for these 1mm bits that would cut to proper size for these four gratings
Nonetheless an improvement IMO
Regards,
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md1400cs got a reaction from Montaigne in Sovereign of the Seas 1637 by md1400cs - Sergal - 1:78 - to be hopefully bashed
Hi Mates,
Kevin: thanks your post is much appreciated
Been a while since I’ve updated – small update on current work – very part-time in shipyard these days (;-(( - other "things" have absorbed my free time)
---- Had always intended to allow a limited stern view to the inside through side upper and lower windows as well – so did not use Sergal instructions that just applied side window frames against hull timber. (note their instructions image FYI)
So, this area (my first image) is a disaster that had little foresight on my part. And will need lots of work…But I also knew that challenges would hopefully lead to better looking results than following straight “out-of-the-box” instructions IMO.
Short text -- images do most of the communicating.
Thanks so much for the many taking a look and the likes,
Regards,
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