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Hi Jeff. Coming along nicely! Couldn't be easy getting the exact curvature right, though. Now, the fun part starts with the waves, as you've said. All the best. -
Cutty Sark by Keith B
Omega1234 replied to Keith B's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
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Hi everyone. An update for you. I was trying to figure out what the modified superstructure could look like if I added a full height covered awning leading all the way aft from the wheelhouse, so I figured the easiest way to do this was to do a mockup. So, the following photos show the rough balsa and cardboard mockup of the superstructure. I don't think it looks too bad as a rough mockup, but, I'll probably think of other possible options before deciding on the final design. Comments welcomed, as always.
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Hi Row. Thank you so much for the link to Gularis! I can't tell you just how useful these photos are going to be, especially in terms of the interior and superstructure. I also understand why you would have wanted to purchase her, because Gularis is a real beauty! I also sympathise that you were unable to go through with it. Thanks again and all the best.
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Mary Rose 1545 by tarbrush - Scale 1:72
Omega1234 replied to tarbrush's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
Thanks John. A good sized model which would lend itself well to lots of detail. All the best! -
Very nice, Piet. As Remco says, every piece is a model in itself...and this dinghy, will be a beauty for sure!
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Hi Chris, Bob, Michael and Bob and everyone else. Many thanks for your likes and comments! Bob, the veneer is .60 mm thick. The challenge with a hull that thin is to keep the sanding to a minimum, because it doesn't take much to sand it too much! I also strengthen the veneer by saturating it with liquid super glue. That way, it has strength and rigidity. All the best!
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Mary Rose 1545 by tarbrush - Scale 1:72
Omega1234 replied to tarbrush's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
Hi John. I'm Looking forward to seeing your Mary Rose coming to life, complete with the figures and fully detailed interior. She will no doubt be a marvellous ship when finished. Just out of interest, how long will your completed model be when finished? All the best. -
Marvellous work, there. Well done!
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Thanks Mike. This will be a really fun build. In fact, it's the first time I've ever built a motor launch. So much so, that building a boat witout masts and rigging will be a bit strange, initially, but I'll definitely enjoy it. All the best!
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Hi everyone. I've decided to build a micro-scale motor cruiser at 1:278 scale because these ships ooze olde- world charm. Just looking at these types of ships evoke images of wealthy folks cruising in luxury from a bygone era. My ship will be loosely based on the ship pictured in the plans below. I'll make my own version using my own ideas. The hull consists of wooden planks formed over a waxed wooden plug. The interior will be fully detailed, as is the norm in all my models, eg Ingomar ( see my other build log). Anyhow, hope you enjoy the photos and will join me on this boat's journey.
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I've read that book too. It really is one of the very best books that has ever been written on the subject. Well worth buying.
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Hi Jeff Thanks for your comments...you never know, I might actually do a SIB one day. It'll force me to learn a whole new set of skills. And, you know what they say, there's nothing like learning new things. Keeps life interesting. All the best!
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Hi Denis. Wonderful work! She's really starting to come to life now. Every little more that you add, just adds to the overall character of the Andrea Gail. Well done.
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Saettia Genoese by maurino
Omega1234 replied to maurino's topic in - Subjects built Up to and including 1500 AD
Hi Maurino. Nice planking so far. Will you be putting a second layer of planking on, or will the first layer suffice? -
Cutty Sark by Keith B
Omega1234 replied to Keith B's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Hi Keith. I know that you're retired and have the time to devote to your wonderful CS, but, at the rate you're going, you'll be finished by Xmas! Marvellous work so far, too, by the way. All the best! -
Mayflower by SawdustDave - Finished
Omega1234 replied to SawdustDave's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
How much fun? Never enough. It's a great gesture that you're undertaking, which makes you one of the heroes too. -
Hi Dave. I'm really enjoying this. I can't help but think that you may have converted a few of us to SIB's along the way! Well done.
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Cutty Sark by Keith B
Omega1234 replied to Keith B's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
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Hi everyone. I've glued the ships boats permanently onto their davits. Ingomar's just about completed, apart from the display stand. Here's the latest photos. Thanks for everyone's comments and support. It means a lot to me. Hope you enjoy these photos.
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Hi md1400CS Thanks for your kind words. Greatly appreciated! Cheers and all the best.
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Well done Dave! A triumph in ingenuity and know-how. Great job.
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Hi YvesVidal, Hexnut, Yamsterman and Michael Many thanks and greatly appreciated. Michael - The boats are exactly three centimetres in length. They were built by layering multiple strips of paper over a waxed wooden plug. When the paper hulls were dried, I stiffened them by saturating them with liquid super glue. This set them rock hard; allowing them to be sanded and painted. Hope this explanation helps. All the best!
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