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md1400cs reacted to Ulises Victoria in Vasa by Ulises Victoria - FINISHED - Corel - Scale 1: 75 - Royal Ship
I couldn't help it but to be a bit embarrassed by Sjors' remark. So here is a photo of my bench after a bit of clean-up. I bought new tools this weekend so I thought that a clean bench and new tools would be better to start the last phase (running rigging) of my Vasa. (Before and after photos)
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md1400cs reacted to Vivian Galad in Oseberg ship by Von_Kossa - Billing Boats - Scale 1:25, 800 A.D (First wooden ship build)
Loved your work so far. She´s a trully great ship. The scale makes the difference too and you´ve inspired me to do this one. I´ll be following your progress.
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md1400cs reacted to NMBROOK in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Looking good Michael,the important thing is that your are moving forward,the speed is unimportant
Jan,see if you can find Stabilit-Express in the modelshops.It is made in Germany and is one of the best two part glues on the market.I have used it a lot in RC builds,but it is expensive and hard to get in the UK now.It is powder and a tube as opposed to two tubes and is acrylic based but it is incredible stuff.
Kind Regards Nigel
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md1400cs reacted to AON in HMS Victory by gil middleton - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:72
Gil,
You are absolutely correct. We are our worst critics.
You have no choice but to make it right for yourself because of all people you know it is there!
I for one greatly appreciate your expertise and attention to details.
Me bored? Not one iota!
Thank you
Alan
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md1400cs got a reaction from WackoWolf in Amerigo Vespucci by laps - Panart - 1:84
Lars,
That video is astonishing. It reinforces how super complicated this ship is to replicate as a model. These are so many intricate metal parts that needs to be also incorporated, which is mostly not an issue with 17th century and earlier ships. This adds so much to the complexity of your project.
Yours and Joachim's make your builds even more astonishing in that you have both created amazing models with seemingly as much detail as this super beautiful 1/50th example in a much smaller scale. Big thumbs up to your beautiful work. Such artistry. Congratulations. I am enjoying so much following your build.
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from tasmanian in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
A minor update, but still slowly moving forward. Here are a few pics of the installed channel deadeyes for the main mast. Thanks to all of you who are so kind spending time on my log, clicking and of course offering your thoughts; much appreciated.
As many other builders have said, close up photos are scary....I see all kinds of errors that I have made (:-)
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs reacted to Vivian Galad in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
A beauty to the eyes!
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md1400cs got a reaction from Salty Sea Dog in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
A minor update, but still slowly moving forward. Here are a few pics of the installed channel deadeyes for the main mast. Thanks to all of you who are so kind spending time on my log, clicking and of course offering your thoughts; much appreciated.
As many other builders have said, close up photos are scary....I see all kinds of errors that I have made (:-)
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from riverboat in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
A minor update, but still slowly moving forward. Here are a few pics of the installed channel deadeyes for the main mast. Thanks to all of you who are so kind spending time on my log, clicking and of course offering your thoughts; much appreciated.
As many other builders have said, close up photos are scary....I see all kinds of errors that I have made (:-)
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from Blue Ensign in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
A minor update, but still slowly moving forward. Here are a few pics of the installed channel deadeyes for the main mast. Thanks to all of you who are so kind spending time on my log, clicking and of course offering your thoughts; much appreciated.
As many other builders have said, close up photos are scary....I see all kinds of errors that I have made (:-)
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from WackoWolf in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
A minor update, but still slowly moving forward. Here are a few pics of the installed channel deadeyes for the main mast. Thanks to all of you who are so kind spending time on my log, clicking and of course offering your thoughts; much appreciated.
As many other builders have said, close up photos are scary....I see all kinds of errors that I have made (:-)
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
A minor update, but still slowly moving forward. Here are a few pics of the installed channel deadeyes for the main mast. Thanks to all of you who are so kind spending time on my log, clicking and of course offering your thoughts; much appreciated.
As many other builders have said, close up photos are scary....I see all kinds of errors that I have made (:-)
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from Paryzek in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
A minor update, but still slowly moving forward. Here are a few pics of the installed channel deadeyes for the main mast. Thanks to all of you who are so kind spending time on my log, clicking and of course offering your thoughts; much appreciated.
As many other builders have said, close up photos are scary....I see all kinds of errors that I have made (:-)
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs reacted to lambsbk in USS Constitution by lambsbk – Revell – 1/96 - PLASTIC – With Fiber Optics
Just a minor update. I've had a lot of travel lately.
I wanted to preserve the rotation of the capstan on both levels. Revell had originally allowed the spar deck capstan to rotate and I wanted that also. The trick is getting it through the deck without painting the deck or gluing it to the deck. So I came up with a capstan 'sleeve' idea. I.e., I will make the spar deck capstan separately and paint it separately and then glue the entire assembly to the axle. A start of this idea is shown below.
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md1400cs reacted to archjofo in LE BONHOMME RICHARD by Jeronimo - FINISHED
Hi Karl,
the capstans are handcrafted masterpieces.
I admire your skills.
Absolutely fantastic.
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md1400cs reacted to Q A's Revenge in Ropewalk links
I've been keeping a note of these links for my own research but perhaps they are of interest to others.
They are in no particular order. Please add your own links to this thread if you like.
Ropewalk links
http://mysite.verizon.net/ELLshipmodeler/ropewalk.htm
http://www.thenrg.org/resources/articles/ropewalk.pdf
http://www.densmodelships.com/2.html
http://www.maritima-et-mechanika.org/maritime/tips/Ropewalk/Ropewalk.html
http://www.midwestmodelshipwrights.com/newsletters/Feb2011.pdf
http://www.shipmodels.8k.com/Ropewalk.htm
http://www.modelshipbuilder.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?7622.last
http://www.modelshipwrights.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=1954
http://scotts-workshop.blogspot.co.uk/2011/10/how-to-make-rope.html
http://ropeandcanvas.blogspot.co.uk/p/tools.html
http://modelshipworldforum.com/resources/materials_and_tools/ropewalk.pdf
http://modelshipworldforum.com/resources/materials_and_tools/14frolich_style_ropewalk.pdf
http://www.naturecoast.com/hobby/ms110.pdf
Thread information.
http://modelshipworldforum.com/resources/Rigging_and_Sails/Understandingthread.pdf
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md1400cs reacted to realworkingsailor in SS Stadacona by realworkingsailor - Sylvan Scale Models - 1:87 - Resin/Multimedia - kit-bash
Don't worry, I will get back to Pegasus at some point. I think that after almost two years of concentrated effort on her, I needed a bit of a breather. To be honest, I did start tying a few ratlines back in December, but I just couldn't get into it. So rather than doing a botch job, I set her aside for the time being.
Andy
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md1400cs reacted to fmodajr in Wasa by fmodajr - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Posting some more pictures!
I'm not to happy with the way these came out. I might redo them when I make the bitts.
Added the knees to the lower bow railing
Finished Bow railing
I have finished the tops of the railings and now I will start working on the kevels.
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md1400cs got a reaction from newbuilder101 in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
Sherry,
I was a bit behind on following your wonderful build. I saw the lastest photos and thought Whoa so beautiful. It then occurred to me that I must have missed something, so I back-pedaled and saw the "crash" Oh no!!
That being said, had I not gone back a few pages Hmmmm. Your fix is invisible (:-) Beautiful work!! Now just be sure to avoid enemy cannon shots to the hull.
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You folks certainly have had a real winter north of us. Though our East coat has been blasted as well. In the West we are still waiting for a bit of rain.
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from Bindy in 15th Century Latin Caravel by Vivian Galad - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1/50
Vivian,
Nice updates, I was a little behind on your build, now caught up. I especially like your detail work, anchors are great. The photos shot at deck level are brilliant and really show your excellent attention to details. OK now I'm caught up....
belo trabalho (means beautiful work)
Regards,
MIchael
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md1400cs got a reaction from Vivian Galad in 15th Century Latin Caravel by Vivian Galad - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1/50
Vivian,
Nice updates, I was a little behind on your build, now caught up. I especially like your detail work, anchors are great. The photos shot at deck level are brilliant and really show your excellent attention to details. OK now I'm caught up....
belo trabalho (means beautiful work)
Regards,
MIchael
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md1400cs reacted to Vivian Galad in 15th Century Latin Caravel by Vivian Galad - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1/50
Hey all! Did some progress today and I´ll bring some pictures on.
First of all, worked on my anchors, and don´t know why found them cute. Some time sanding, some time polishing, then painted them black, as all my metallic fittings. The wooden part was made from two 3x3mm pieces tied together - all again, sanded, varnished and closed with the ropes, waxed to get dark.
Had the water pump to do the same, so, I did. Sanded, polished and painted it black. Fixed it to the appointed place on plans and it looks that way:
Mizzen alone don´t have the power over mizzen sail, so, there it is, a tail to hold the sail.
The rudder got its driving bar and got some seccurity ropes (so I think it is). Bar made from a 4x4mm wooden strip, sculpted to fit in. Ropes got trough brass fittings attached to the hull and rudder.
Finished my anchors and windlass with ropes and all. Satisfied with the results.
Did that oops fixing to my cannons and learned a bit about making holes without thinking about the use for them...
Now my caravel got that look
Tomorrow I hope will work on sails, to let them ready for the final effort. I´ll varnish the hull once more, with a marine varnish, after filling the small gaps that are still there, too. Seems she´s getting ready to explore the Atlantic.
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md1400cs got a reaction from Vivian Galad in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Vivian,
Hello thank you so much for visiting my build. It is nice you. I am also so happy to see that you are from Brasil. I have been to your amazing country many times. I have been in the northern, central and southern parts as well. Your city (São Paulo) makes New York look like a small town. I met a wonderful, and of course beautiful,19 year old from Porto Alegre. That was 40 years ago and we are still by each other's side. Her family now lives in Florianópolis one of the many beautiful cities in your country.
PS: Love your language, your version of Portuguese not the original from Portugal. Brasilians have softened the sounds so beautifully and of course 60-80's Brasilian music.
Muito obrigado pela sua visita that means Thank you very much for your visit.
PS: 2 I have been following your Caravel, very nice!
Michael
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md1400cs reacted to schiffebastler in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
This looks really wonderful!!
And I love your deadeyes, really well done. I have never seen a comparable product to J.B.Weld in Germany. It is really interesting.
Regards, Joachim
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