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HMCSS Victoria 1855 by BANYAN - 1:72
mtaylor replied to BANYAN's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Looks good Pat. As for the error... I see it but won't mention as let others find it.- 993 replies
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Hi John. Goto your profile and click on "Edit Profile". Down near the bottom is the place to add your NRG number and a toggle to set it for being a member. After that's done, PM James, the admin so he can set your insignia.
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As I understand it, and perhaps it's wrong, but the only time Flemish coils were used was during inspections or visits by an Admiral. Not a good thing to have them lying about the ship while at sea.
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Kit bashing may not be easy but the rewards to your self are well worth it. I hope the modifications go well.
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Hmm... the map shows only 5 members in that area but then, many don't add their locations. There's 3 clubs listed on the NRG page.. but I know nothing about them.
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Welcome to MSW. I suggest you open a build log in the kit area as it's a great way to get help and meet other modelers.
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H.M.S. Bounty 1:110 Constructo missing instructions
mtaylor replied to Sailor-Bill's topic in Wood ship model kits
I just saw your other post... so you should respond there also. Looks like the site is being reworked or maybe it's the summer holiday season so they shut it down. -
Alan, where are you headed in Oregon? There's at least one club possibly more in the northern part.
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Welcome to MSW, Jared. Give some thought to build log on your Flying Fish. Since you're well into it, just do a summation of how you got to this point.
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I hope the surgery goes well and they don't cancel on you. I'm expecting surgery but it's been canceled for now. <sigh> Thanks for the comments on my being busy. Not as busy as I'd like but I'm trying to focus more on the ships than other things. I'm no help on those boats. You might try asking in the research area. More builders will see it and you may very well get the info you seek. Here's a link to that area: https://modelshipworld.com/forum/13-discussions-for-ships-plans-and-project-research-general-research-on-specific-vessels-and-ship-types/ You might also do a search here for those ships. It'll entail a bit of drilling down as you get hits.
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Are those actually masts? They're near the outboard of the deck. Cargo or net booms? Is there any other information about this vessel?
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There were two Parrot Rifles on top as launched in 1859, but they soon disappeared after the first cruise. One at the bow and one at the stern. The Marines did have some smaller guns that could be mounted on deck if needed. Due to the way the Constellation folks way back in the early 1900's played, many of the original frigate drawings "disappeared" or were changed. As for the restoration of the 1859 Constellation, as I understand it, they ran out of money so didn't finish putting the guns on their fore and aft positions.
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Have you given in yet? Resistance is futile.
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Semper Fi brother. USMC 66-70. I hope you'll start a log on your lifeboat. It's a great way to meet others and get help.
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They'd be stored there, Jack as there was no large opening as on most ships prior to her being built. Getting them in and out of the hatches would have been a problem if not impossible.
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I hope she has a speedy recovery, OC. Falls and the injuries are not fun.
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I would think not on anything being attached to the yards in stowage. For one thing, they used the yards as needed and would cut them down if needed.
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Welcome to MSW.
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Interesting to say the least. You might be right about the shorter breaching rope. It wouldn't need to come back too far and the "training tackle" would be used to adjust the azimuth. A 30 to 32 pound shot wouldn't be a problem doing it that way although the gunners would be more exposed to small arms fire. If it were one of the 75 (?) or 100 pounders that probably would be a problem. I'm trying to remember where I saw it but some of those vessels had "armored" hatches which were closed for loading. Could have been one of the builds here or maybe out at the Warfare History Network. It might have even been at Fort Donaldson (which I visited many times a few decades ago) as plunging fire did a lot of damage to the ironclads as they were armored on top.
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Your last post threw me for a curve. I thought you were showing the real thing until I looked really close.
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Beautiful. I hate to ask this but are the breech ropes correct? It appears that they might be too short for the gun to recoil. Since this on is pretty much buried it may not really be seen or noticed when finished.
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Thank you for your support, Ben. I wish you much success.
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Very clean and crisp and also very well put together. She'll look good as a oar powered boat.
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The carving looks great and painting should really bring out the details you've put into this.
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A quick search turns up a pretty good sized list of builds. It has been from all accounts a pretty popular model.
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