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md1400cs got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Not an update, but my favorite son (we only have one child) got his dad an early Christmas present. It showed up yesterday. Hmmmm so happy. I think that my need for tools is over, now just more ships (:-) Presently working on the Vasa chain plates.
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from Ferit in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Not an update, but my favorite son (we only have one child) got his dad an early Christmas present. It showed up yesterday. Hmmmm so happy. I think that my need for tools is over, now just more ships (:-) Presently working on the Vasa chain plates.
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs reacted to Ferit in Frigate Berlin by Ferit KUTLU - Corel - 1/40 - 1674
Hi Popeye,
Thank you very much for your kind visit, charming comments and gracious thoughts... ( and for many Likes )
You are quite right about the talented and scholarly modelers... Astonishing, incredible, fascinating... are most of them!...
I am just one ratline away from the build. The problem is the new first footstep, then I can begin to walk.
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md1400cs got a reaction from NAZGÛL in Wasan 1628 by Nazgul - FINISHED - Billing Boats Vasa 1:75
Matti,
NIce. YOUR Billings is so close to the 1/10th. Good work. Nice build.
Michael
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md1400cs reacted to WackoWolf in HMS Victory by gil middleton - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:72
WOW.
They say a picture is worth a thousdan words, but your are worth a millions. Thank you for taking the time to show how you done this. It is always a pleasure to see your work. Please keep the pictures coming.
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md1400cs reacted to JanV in Wasa 1628 by JanV - Corel - scale 1:75 - Vasa
Jan,
I have seen the original model in Stockholm last year.
My goal is to have globally the same impression as with the 1:10 model in Stockholm using the sculptures delivered with the kit by Corel. It could absolute not be identical as several structures are complete different with the original, but that is expected to be caused as the kit was designed already in the 70's and not modified based on the latest information.
You can recall a discussion we had on a Dutch forum about this, after which I decided to build the kit as it is with modifications, but knowing that it could never be a good replica of the original in Stockholm.
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md1400cs got a reaction from greatgalleons in Niagara by greatgalleons - FINISHED - Model Shipways
AJ,
Hi. Just discovered your build log. Very very nice, your attention to small details is very excellent. I will enjoy following along.
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs reacted to greatgalleons in Niagara by greatgalleons - FINISHED - Model Shipways
I have made some planking pins using a 1 1/2 inch straight pin. Its bent and soldered at the bends in order to hold the planks onto the bulkheads while the glue dries. I have been using these pins for years on double plank builds, keeps me from putting holes in the final planking.
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md1400cs reacted to greatgalleons in Niagara by greatgalleons - FINISHED - Model Shipways
I could not help but notice my work desk here is looking purdy rough. 20 years old and countless ship builds have left it scored really bad. Here is a pic of what it looked like when I first started building ships. This was my scratch build Ark Royal I was working on from the HMS Revenge Plans.
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md1400cs reacted to Ferit in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Michael,
Really superb detailing... More progress, much more detailing...
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md1400cs reacted to Lin Feng in Wasa by Lin Feng - Sergal - 1:60
Some Progress:
Completed Port Rail and inner Bulwark
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md1400cs got a reaction from kier in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hello everyone,
A minor very tiny update, but one that I am actually comfortable with, this one is peaceful for me. It was small but rather labor intensive, as it took several attempts to get "ok".
From the first 1/10th pic, I wanted to add these two rope blocks with three pulleys to my weather deck. Below was my solution. The pics are self-explanatory so I won't drone on. A couple of points to note;
1) That second drill bit is the one that goes sideways to make trenches (name escapes me)
2) I used small cannon rigging blocks to simulate the pulleys within the wood blocks. As you note, I cut them in half and rounded them off. They are a bit oval purposefully. Once inserted, they didn't crowd the edges within the main block, allowing for rope (I don't plan to add sails (at this point) so these two blocks are just to add detail. I was going to add those small block nails as seen on the 1/10th. Since my build is lacking those in so many places, I skipped that effort.
Next up will be to drill all cannon doors hinge, and rope holes. I won't share that (:-), and then on to the ratline hull braces. Looking forward to those.
As usual thanks so much for dropping in, so appreciated.
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from kier in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Andre,
I'm happy that my build is also of benefit to yours. I have learned so so much by visiting other builders' logs here at MSW. My skills have so improved as well. Yes that Proxxon milling machine will be mine after the new year. I went back and looked at your upper railings again, they do look so good. I was also going to follow your idea on how you designed the deck rope vertical pulleys (I don't know their specific name) The pic below is from your build. Very nice. Question?? where did you obtain those brass pulleys?
Again, I appreciate your nice comments.
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Nigel,
Thanks for your nice thoughts. Yes you are right a milling machine is a must. As can be seen the block grooves are a bit sloppy, as I was running the drill back and forth by hand. Now that I am much more serious, and passionate about this hobby, slowly tools are "showing up" (:-)
Here are pics of my small work area. I took over our departed son's room (he lives in S. Francisco), it has become my hobby room. The last pic is what is really needed. It's on my Amazon cart, but I will need at least two very copious portions of Lagavulin 16, neat- before clicking "buy" PS: the Best of the smoky's. A bit north of your neck of the woods, but for Scotch Hmmmm the choices you have in the UK are wonderful. I remember Oddbins (:-)
As always, thanks for your stopping by.
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hello everyone,
A minor very tiny update, but one that I am actually comfortable with, this one is peaceful for me. It was small but rather labor intensive, as it took several attempts to get "ok".
From the first 1/10th pic, I wanted to add these two rope blocks with three pulleys to my weather deck. Below was my solution. The pics are self-explanatory so I won't drone on. A couple of points to note;
1) That second drill bit is the one that goes sideways to make trenches (name escapes me)
2) I used small cannon rigging blocks to simulate the pulleys within the wood blocks. As you note, I cut them in half and rounded them off. They are a bit oval purposefully. Once inserted, they didn't crowd the edges within the main block, allowing for rope (I don't plan to add sails (at this point) so these two blocks are just to add detail. I was going to add those small block nails as seen on the 1/10th. Since my build is lacking those in so many places, I skipped that effort.
Next up will be to drill all cannon doors hinge, and rope holes. I won't share that (:-), and then on to the ratline hull braces. Looking forward to those.
As usual thanks so much for dropping in, so appreciated.
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Andre,
I'm happy that my build is also of benefit to yours. I have learned so so much by visiting other builders' logs here at MSW. My skills have so improved as well. Yes that Proxxon milling machine will be mine after the new year. I went back and looked at your upper railings again, they do look so good. I was also going to follow your idea on how you designed the deck rope vertical pulleys (I don't know their specific name) The pic below is from your build. Very nice. Question?? where did you obtain those brass pulleys?
Again, I appreciate your nice comments.
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hello everyone,
A minor very tiny update, but one that I am actually comfortable with, this one is peaceful for me. It was small but rather labor intensive, as it took several attempts to get "ok".
From the first 1/10th pic, I wanted to add these two rope blocks with three pulleys to my weather deck. Below was my solution. The pics are self-explanatory so I won't drone on. A couple of points to note;
1) That second drill bit is the one that goes sideways to make trenches (name escapes me)
2) I used small cannon rigging blocks to simulate the pulleys within the wood blocks. As you note, I cut them in half and rounded them off. They are a bit oval purposefully. Once inserted, they didn't crowd the edges within the main block, allowing for rope (I don't plan to add sails (at this point) so these two blocks are just to add detail. I was going to add those small block nails as seen on the 1/10th. Since my build is lacking those in so many places, I skipped that effort.
Next up will be to drill all cannon doors hinge, and rope holes. I won't share that (:-), and then on to the ratline hull braces. Looking forward to those.
As usual thanks so much for dropping in, so appreciated.
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs reacted to NMBROOK in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Michael
Yes the miller is a handy tool.I have recently started a thread on using it and jigs that can be produced with it.I have the pantograph attachment landing early next week and I have just received a digital readout for the vertical axis.
You seem to have the most vital thing of all,plenty of light!
Arrr whiskey,unfortunately can't drink it,you are correct plenty to choose from Been round the Highland Park distillery on Orkney but had to refrain from the free tasters .You have got me thinking now,I am not sure if oddbins are still going?They were everywhere and I know there aren't any left in my neck of the woods
Kind Regards Nigel
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md1400cs got a reaction from WackoWolf in Amerigo Vespucci 1931 by schiffebastler - Mantua - scale 1:84 - Italian sail training ship build
Joachim,
So nice to see an update on your build. Wacko is SO correct. The amount of superlative extra details, at every step of your build, that you are incorporating is so beautiful to see. Your quality of work is superlative. Your ship is already certainly light years ahead of the basic kit. Whoa Nice, very nice indeed.
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from texxn5 in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Nigel,
Thanks for your nice thoughts. Yes you are right a milling machine is a must. As can be seen the block grooves are a bit sloppy, as I was running the drill back and forth by hand. Now that I am much more serious, and passionate about this hobby, slowly tools are "showing up" (:-)
Here are pics of my small work area. I took over our departed son's room (he lives in S. Francisco), it has become my hobby room. The last pic is what is really needed. It's on my Amazon cart, but I will need at least two very copious portions of Lagavulin 16, neat- before clicking "buy" PS: the Best of the smoky's. A bit north of your neck of the woods, but for Scotch Hmmmm the choices you have in the UK are wonderful. I remember Oddbins (:-)
As always, thanks for your stopping by.
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from kier in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi everyone,
So finally an update that actually has moved forward, working on adding the outer rail decorative figures. One side is complete.
Turns out that the 1:10th has theses figures carved in two dimensions (same as the 1:1). Corel supplies their kits with complete three-dimensional figures. So, I sawed them in half.
Corel also supplies only one form of these figures, whereas the Vasa actually had several different looking figures, mounted in various forms of clothing and colors.
So, I painted them all the same to reflect the example in the photo below of the 1/10th (the one next to the cannon.) But allowing myself a bit of artistic license I kept a gold tinge in the hair. Them being Nordic and all (:-). I also finished the railing white trim on both sides. As usual thanks for dropping in.
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from texxn5 in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hello everyone,
A minor very tiny update, but one that I am actually comfortable with, this one is peaceful for me. It was small but rather labor intensive, as it took several attempts to get "ok".
From the first 1/10th pic, I wanted to add these two rope blocks with three pulleys to my weather deck. Below was my solution. The pics are self-explanatory so I won't drone on. A couple of points to note;
1) That second drill bit is the one that goes sideways to make trenches (name escapes me)
2) I used small cannon rigging blocks to simulate the pulleys within the wood blocks. As you note, I cut them in half and rounded them off. They are a bit oval purposefully. Once inserted, they didn't crowd the edges within the main block, allowing for rope (I don't plan to add sails (at this point) so these two blocks are just to add detail. I was going to add those small block nails as seen on the 1/10th. Since my build is lacking those in so many places, I skipped that effort.
Next up will be to drill all cannon doors hinge, and rope holes. I won't share that (:-), and then on to the ratline hull braces. Looking forward to those.
As usual thanks so much for dropping in, so appreciated.
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from Ferit in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hello everyone,
A minor very tiny update, but one that I am actually comfortable with, this one is peaceful for me. It was small but rather labor intensive, as it took several attempts to get "ok".
From the first 1/10th pic, I wanted to add these two rope blocks with three pulleys to my weather deck. Below was my solution. The pics are self-explanatory so I won't drone on. A couple of points to note;
1) That second drill bit is the one that goes sideways to make trenches (name escapes me)
2) I used small cannon rigging blocks to simulate the pulleys within the wood blocks. As you note, I cut them in half and rounded them off. They are a bit oval purposefully. Once inserted, they didn't crowd the edges within the main block, allowing for rope (I don't plan to add sails (at this point) so these two blocks are just to add detail. I was going to add those small block nails as seen on the 1/10th. Since my build is lacking those in so many places, I skipped that effort.
Next up will be to drill all cannon doors hinge, and rope holes. I won't share that (:-), and then on to the ratline hull braces. Looking forward to those.
As usual thanks so much for dropping in, so appreciated.
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from riverboat in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hello everyone,
A minor very tiny update, but one that I am actually comfortable with, this one is peaceful for me. It was small but rather labor intensive, as it took several attempts to get "ok".
From the first 1/10th pic, I wanted to add these two rope blocks with three pulleys to my weather deck. Below was my solution. The pics are self-explanatory so I won't drone on. A couple of points to note;
1) That second drill bit is the one that goes sideways to make trenches (name escapes me)
2) I used small cannon rigging blocks to simulate the pulleys within the wood blocks. As you note, I cut them in half and rounded them off. They are a bit oval purposefully. Once inserted, they didn't crowd the edges within the main block, allowing for rope (I don't plan to add sails (at this point) so these two blocks are just to add detail. I was going to add those small block nails as seen on the 1/10th. Since my build is lacking those in so many places, I skipped that effort.
Next up will be to drill all cannon doors hinge, and rope holes. I won't share that (:-), and then on to the ratline hull braces. Looking forward to those.
As usual thanks so much for dropping in, so appreciated.
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from canoe21 in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hello everyone,
A minor very tiny update, but one that I am actually comfortable with, this one is peaceful for me. It was small but rather labor intensive, as it took several attempts to get "ok".
From the first 1/10th pic, I wanted to add these two rope blocks with three pulleys to my weather deck. Below was my solution. The pics are self-explanatory so I won't drone on. A couple of points to note;
1) That second drill bit is the one that goes sideways to make trenches (name escapes me)
2) I used small cannon rigging blocks to simulate the pulleys within the wood blocks. As you note, I cut them in half and rounded them off. They are a bit oval purposefully. Once inserted, they didn't crowd the edges within the main block, allowing for rope (I don't plan to add sails (at this point) so these two blocks are just to add detail. I was going to add those small block nails as seen on the 1/10th. Since my build is lacking those in so many places, I skipped that effort.
Next up will be to drill all cannon doors hinge, and rope holes. I won't share that (:-), and then on to the ratline hull braces. Looking forward to those.
As usual thanks so much for dropping in, so appreciated.
Regards,
Michael
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