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md1400cs got a reaction from Salty Sea Dog in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
I took a detour from the carriages to install four swivel guns at the stern. According to Landström these would have eventually been mounted.
Needed to deepen the shallow openings a bit more, easy enough.
Then prepared the guns by modifying the mounting pins using small brass nails. I flattened the round heads as well. You will note that I made small wood mounting bits, but it turns out that, what do they say? "You can't put a square peg into a round hole". They did not fit.
Luckily the guns were easy to insert and "mount" in a believable fashion without the use of wooden bits.
Next, I used an aluminum tube to make the four small decorative rings. I used that material because of its softness, and the rings were to be painted in any case.
Fairly simple used a rod cutter for an initial deep groove, then on to the sander to thin the tip. Lastly back to the cutter for a couple of delicate turns, a bit of detailing and then paint.
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OK back to the carriages. As always thanks for dropping by.
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from firdajan in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
I took a detour from the carriages to install four swivel guns at the stern. According to Landström these would have eventually been mounted.
Needed to deepen the shallow openings a bit more, easy enough.
Then prepared the guns by modifying the mounting pins using small brass nails. I flattened the round heads as well. You will note that I made small wood mounting bits, but it turns out that, what do they say? "You can't put a square peg into a round hole". They did not fit.
Luckily the guns were easy to insert and "mount" in a believable fashion without the use of wooden bits.
Next, I used an aluminum tube to make the four small decorative rings. I used that material because of its softness, and the rings were to be painted in any case.
Fairly simple used a rod cutter for an initial deep groove, then on to the sander to thin the tip. Lastly back to the cutter for a couple of delicate turns, a bit of detailing and then paint.
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OK back to the carriages. As always thanks for dropping by.
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from Blue Ensign in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
I took a detour from the carriages to install four swivel guns at the stern. According to Landström these would have eventually been mounted.
Needed to deepen the shallow openings a bit more, easy enough.
Then prepared the guns by modifying the mounting pins using small brass nails. I flattened the round heads as well. You will note that I made small wood mounting bits, but it turns out that, what do they say? "You can't put a square peg into a round hole". They did not fit.
Luckily the guns were easy to insert and "mount" in a believable fashion without the use of wooden bits.
Next, I used an aluminum tube to make the four small decorative rings. I used that material because of its softness, and the rings were to be painted in any case.
Fairly simple used a rod cutter for an initial deep groove, then on to the sander to thin the tip. Lastly back to the cutter for a couple of delicate turns, a bit of detailing and then paint.
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OK back to the carriages. As always thanks for dropping by.
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from canoe21 in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Lawrence,
Thanks so much for your underserved compliment. You are so kind. There are so many masterpieces at MSW that are allowing me to learn as I progress. I'm touched. I have certainly improved my skills from emulating real masters here (:-) thanks again so nice.......
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from riverboat in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
I took a detour from the carriages to install four swivel guns at the stern. According to Landström these would have eventually been mounted.
Needed to deepen the shallow openings a bit more, easy enough.
Then prepared the guns by modifying the mounting pins using small brass nails. I flattened the round heads as well. You will note that I made small wood mounting bits, but it turns out that, what do they say? "You can't put a square peg into a round hole". They did not fit.
Luckily the guns were easy to insert and "mount" in a believable fashion without the use of wooden bits.
Next, I used an aluminum tube to make the four small decorative rings. I used that material because of its softness, and the rings were to be painted in any case.
Fairly simple used a rod cutter for an initial deep groove, then on to the sander to thin the tip. Lastly back to the cutter for a couple of delicate turns, a bit of detailing and then paint.
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OK back to the carriages. As always thanks for dropping by.
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from Aussie048 in gun carriage axle question
Hi Mates,
Still working, very slowly, on the carriages. This post is in the form of a question. Would any of you kind soles have a "perfect" idea on how I might replicate the axle stops so that the wheels won't fall off?
The small pieces that I am using for the axle supports that attach vertically to the carriage are a bit too wide to be added to the axles as keys. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I do know that most who are kind enough to drop-in do so silently, but any ideas that have worked for you would be a treat. This is my first attempt at gun carriages.
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from canoe21 in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Nigel,
Yes I did misunderstand. Thanks for the input input Well, for the four most rearward cannons, so be it. It seems as though, however, that I may not be the only Vasa kit builder with this dilemma irrespective of manufacturer.
So this issue is still to be resolved, and is a work in mental progress. I may opt for those smaller guns, and build small carriages. At this point I remain irritated, and may move on to an other area.
Also, when I look at photos of the 1/10th, that has some very long weather deck guns, It would seem to be a problem for them as well? As always thanks for your sage input.
Speaking of guns I finally received those four stern swivel guns that I had ordered. I may segue and install those in the interim. A nice part of this hobby; One can meander all over the place, exclusive of when it comes the time to rig. That needs to be specifically ordered.
Cheers,
Michael
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md1400cs reacted to fmodajr in Wasa by fmodajr - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
I haven't been able to work on the model much lately. Life just keeps getting in the way!
I continued working on my cannon and carriages.
First I seized the 3mm blocks in preparation for mounting.
This seizing tool is from "Ship Ahoy Models"
Then I attached the breeching rope to the eyelets on one side, passed them through the cannon and attached to another eyelet on the other side.
The carriages were positioned and pinned to the deck (and glued), and then the breeching rope was fitted to the railing. The cannon barrels in the second picture are not finished or mounted yet. (I still have to decide on the black wash that was talked about earlier)
Now I rigged the 3mm blocks to the railing and carriage.
I am now working on making up some line spools to lay next to the rear wheels of the carriages and finishing the rigging of the blocks.
Next step (I am off to a fishing trip down south for 2 weeks so I will pick up in a couple of weeks!) will be to finish the cannon barrels and mount them to the carriages.
Thanks,
Frank
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md1400cs got a reaction from NMBROOK in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
I took a detour from the carriages to install four swivel guns at the stern. According to Landström these would have eventually been mounted.
Needed to deepen the shallow openings a bit more, easy enough.
Then prepared the guns by modifying the mounting pins using small brass nails. I flattened the round heads as well. You will note that I made small wood mounting bits, but it turns out that, what do they say? "You can't put a square peg into a round hole". They did not fit.
Luckily the guns were easy to insert and "mount" in a believable fashion without the use of wooden bits.
Next, I used an aluminum tube to make the four small decorative rings. I used that material because of its softness, and the rings were to be painted in any case.
Fairly simple used a rod cutter for an initial deep groove, then on to the sander to thin the tip. Lastly back to the cutter for a couple of delicate turns, a bit of detailing and then paint.
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OK back to the carriages. As always thanks for dropping by.
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs reacted to DORIS in ROYAL CAROLINE 1749 by Doris - 1:40 - CARD
Hello dear friends,
Thank you all very much for your kind words a comments, your support means a lot for me and I appreciate it. I am really pleased you like my work.
Thank you for these beautiful pics, dear Dražen. I know Mile Bijelić models and admire his artistry a lot. I have already downloaded all pics of his Royal Caroline and HMS Prince into my computer for inspiration. I am looking forward to his new project of RC, so if possible, please, send me some pics here: doris.obrucova@seznam.cz
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I am going to make other members and place them on the board, at this scale it is possible to create better details and paintings of faces and clothes.
Yesterday I finished eight tiny pieces of satyr´s heads - these are scuppers for draining the main deck:
Enjoy the pics and have a great time.
Kind regards
Doris
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md1400cs got a reaction from hexnut in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
I took a detour from the carriages to install four swivel guns at the stern. According to Landström these would have eventually been mounted.
Needed to deepen the shallow openings a bit more, easy enough.
Then prepared the guns by modifying the mounting pins using small brass nails. I flattened the round heads as well. You will note that I made small wood mounting bits, but it turns out that, what do they say? "You can't put a square peg into a round hole". They did not fit.
Luckily the guns were easy to insert and "mount" in a believable fashion without the use of wooden bits.
Next, I used an aluminum tube to make the four small decorative rings. I used that material because of its softness, and the rings were to be painted in any case.
Fairly simple used a rod cutter for an initial deep groove, then on to the sander to thin the tip. Lastly back to the cutter for a couple of delicate turns, a bit of detailing and then paint.
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OK back to the carriages. As always thanks for dropping by.
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs reacted to Jeronimo in LE BONHOMME RICHARD by Jeronimo - FINISHED
Hello, thanks to everyone for the kind comments.
Karl
Upper-Deck
prepared for the installation of the cannons.
T e i l 45
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md1400cs got a reaction from NMBROOK in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
I'm certainly thinking of that guy, centuries ago, who turned a block of marble turned into a Pietà. Now we have the artist who will turn blocks of wood into a masterpiece. I will follow with bated breath.
Nigel your work and visions are such a pleasure to follow. Hope that this post finds you well,and comfortable (:-)
Michael
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md1400cs reacted to texxn5 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
I lived in the Canoga & Califa area near Balboa park off the 101. Cal State is on Reseda. I expected to see water up to the 101 when it got to be daylight....SM shook some, but not like us..I had stuff in the freezer wind up in the fridge before it fell over...freeky
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md1400cs got a reaction from riverboat in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Well John,
You sure have had your share of earthquakes. And as you know living in Santa Monica for so many years, so have I. Regarding travel plans to So Cal, you must have insider info, if you plan on postponing your trip?? (:-)
Michael
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md1400cs reacted to mtaylor in Impressive non-ship models (link)
Actually, I need to thank you for reminding me of this site. It's well worth checking back for updates. Inspirational work there.
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md1400cs got a reaction from texxn5 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Yea you guys got hit very hard for sure, including all of the deaths in Reseda (which was the Actual epicenter).
In SM over 200 buildings were red tagged. We had minor drywall damage, but a LOT of stuff fell. We are a bit nervous, and with our son living in Berkeley Hmmm. Fate is the Hunter (great book by the way (:-)
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md1400cs reacted to Keith_W in Impressive non-ship models (link)
This Mil Mi-24 helicopter is equally impressive. It is offered for 18,000 Euros from Helicrazy: http://www.helicrazy.com/crbst_86.html
That's right, you can buy a BMW with that kind of money. It is powered by a jet turbine engine. For those who don't know, real helicopters are not powered by piston engines because they generate too much vibration. Instead, a jet engine blows into a turbine, which spins the crankshaft and thus the rotor via a transmission. Most nitro powered helis use 2 stroke piston engines because of the sheer cost of manufacturing a scale miniature of a jet turbine. But if you want realism, a jet turbine is the only way.
Need to be convinced? Watch this video:
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md1400cs got a reaction from texxn5 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Well John,
You sure have had your share of earthquakes. And as you know living in Santa Monica for so many years, so have I. Regarding travel plans to So Cal, you must have insider info, if you plan on postponing your trip?? (:-)
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from Ferit in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
I took a detour from the carriages to install four swivel guns at the stern. According to Landström these would have eventually been mounted.
Needed to deepen the shallow openings a bit more, easy enough.
Then prepared the guns by modifying the mounting pins using small brass nails. I flattened the round heads as well. You will note that I made small wood mounting bits, but it turns out that, what do they say? "You can't put a square peg into a round hole". They did not fit.
Luckily the guns were easy to insert and "mount" in a believable fashion without the use of wooden bits.
Next, I used an aluminum tube to make the four small decorative rings. I used that material because of its softness, and the rings were to be painted in any case.
Fairly simple used a rod cutter for an initial deep groove, then on to the sander to thin the tip. Lastly back to the cutter for a couple of delicate turns, a bit of detailing and then paint.
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OK back to the carriages. As always thanks for dropping by.
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from edmay in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
I took a detour from the carriages to install four swivel guns at the stern. According to Landström these would have eventually been mounted.
Needed to deepen the shallow openings a bit more, easy enough.
Then prepared the guns by modifying the mounting pins using small brass nails. I flattened the round heads as well. You will note that I made small wood mounting bits, but it turns out that, what do they say? "You can't put a square peg into a round hole". They did not fit.
Luckily the guns were easy to insert and "mount" in a believable fashion without the use of wooden bits.
Next, I used an aluminum tube to make the four small decorative rings. I used that material because of its softness, and the rings were to be painted in any case.
Fairly simple used a rod cutter for an initial deep groove, then on to the sander to thin the tip. Lastly back to the cutter for a couple of delicate turns, a bit of detailing and then paint.
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OK back to the carriages. As always thanks for dropping by.
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from canoe21 in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
I took a detour from the carriages to install four swivel guns at the stern. According to Landström these would have eventually been mounted.
Needed to deepen the shallow openings a bit more, easy enough.
Then prepared the guns by modifying the mounting pins using small brass nails. I flattened the round heads as well. You will note that I made small wood mounting bits, but it turns out that, what do they say? "You can't put a square peg into a round hole". They did not fit.
Luckily the guns were easy to insert and "mount" in a believable fashion without the use of wooden bits.
Next, I used an aluminum tube to make the four small decorative rings. I used that material because of its softness, and the rings were to be painted in any case.
Fairly simple used a rod cutter for an initial deep groove, then on to the sander to thin the tip. Lastly back to the cutter for a couple of delicate turns, a bit of detailing and then paint.
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OK back to the carriages. As always thanks for dropping by.
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from Paryzek in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
I took a detour from the carriages to install four swivel guns at the stern. According to Landström these would have eventually been mounted.
Needed to deepen the shallow openings a bit more, easy enough.
Then prepared the guns by modifying the mounting pins using small brass nails. I flattened the round heads as well. You will note that I made small wood mounting bits, but it turns out that, what do they say? "You can't put a square peg into a round hole". They did not fit.
Luckily the guns were easy to insert and "mount" in a believable fashion without the use of wooden bits.
Next, I used an aluminum tube to make the four small decorative rings. I used that material because of its softness, and the rings were to be painted in any case.
Fairly simple used a rod cutter for an initial deep groove, then on to the sander to thin the tip. Lastly back to the cutter for a couple of delicate turns, a bit of detailing and then paint.
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OK back to the carriages. As always thanks for dropping by.
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from fmodajr in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
I took a detour from the carriages to install four swivel guns at the stern. According to Landström these would have eventually been mounted.
Needed to deepen the shallow openings a bit more, easy enough.
Then prepared the guns by modifying the mounting pins using small brass nails. I flattened the round heads as well. You will note that I made small wood mounting bits, but it turns out that, what do they say? "You can't put a square peg into a round hole". They did not fit.
Luckily the guns were easy to insert and "mount" in a believable fashion without the use of wooden bits.
Next, I used an aluminum tube to make the four small decorative rings. I used that material because of its softness, and the rings were to be painted in any case.
Fairly simple used a rod cutter for an initial deep groove, then on to the sander to thin the tip. Lastly back to the cutter for a couple of delicate turns, a bit of detailing and then paint.
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OK back to the carriages. As always thanks for dropping by.
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs reacted to NMBROOK in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
I have decided to give myself a short break from the small fiddly stuff on my Caroline build and take up where I left off with this.I am continuing on with infilling the hull with limewood.The sections are cut from 20mm sheet.Not much to show,but work shall be continuing on over the next week or two.As I mentioned earlier the bulkheads have been altered to use 1.5mm single planking.The wales will be 3mm ebony,but I am considering splicing the planks at the waterline,ebony above and box below.I do not want to use holly or maple for the 'whitestuff' because I will already have pear,box and ebony and I personally feel that is enough colour variation,any more and it will be too much.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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