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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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Guess what! Ingomar is now sporting her ship's boats! They're painted black so that they stand out from the mother ship's white hull. I've also fitted them with rudders and propellers. I still have to fit them permanently to their davits, but that can be done shortly after a touch up or two. Can't wait. Anyhow, here goes with the photos. But, wait...the second photo shows the completed boarding ladder, which also scrubbed up pretty well. All the best everyone!
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Hi there. Despite what I may have said in my earlier email, if It was my model, I would've redone it too. Afterall, you're correct... There's nothing like being able to say that you've done it right.
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Hi Piet. Absolutely marvellous!!! You deserve to be very proud of what you've achieved. Well done and all the best!
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Hi Kees. No need to be shy with us. We just love our hobby and everyone is welcomed! From my perspective, you've got extraordinary skills and talents; from which we can all learn and enjoy! Look forward to following your next ship. All the best!
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Hi Nils, Daniel, Bob, Piet, Sven, Jeff and everyone else for their Likes and comments! Receiving all of your comments is a great motivating factor and spurs me on to try new methods and ideas. Jeff- the idea of adding sails is a tantalising one. However, I've always avoided adding sails because it means that I haveto add a lot more running rigging and, quite frankly, that scares me! I have enough of a hard time just doing what I do. In fact, after having built miniature versions of HMS Victory. Bounty and Lennox, all of which have three masts with masses of rigging, just the thought of more rigging is enough to send me to therapy. So, in Ingomar's case, I think her sails are neatly stored below decks! Thanks for your thoughts, though. All the best, everyone!
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HMS Leopard by gobi71 - 1/300 scale
Omega1234 replied to gobi71's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Thanks for posting the photo, too, Gabriel. Michael has asked exactly the question I wanted to know as well. If you can show us, then I'd be most grateful. Many thanks -
Hey AON Gotta say, I'm really enjoying seeing the effort and dedication you're putting into this ship. She's going to be a beauty once finished. All the best.
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HMS Leopard by gobi71 - 1/300 scale
Omega1234 replied to gobi71's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Hi Gobi I'm seriously impressed! Your craftsmanship is amazing. Can you pls explain your method for building the frames? All the best and I look forward to following along. -
HMS Victory by Sven - FINISHED - 1:600 scale
Omega1234 replied to Sven's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Hi Matt I'm really impressed by your Victory! I love it. Thanks, also for your kind words in my Ingomar log. They're greatly appreciated. I also tried to visit your Brittania log, but, unfortunately, most of the photos are unavailable for viewing! Perhaps a technical glitch. Nonetheless, seeing your mini-builds are inspiring. Great work. -
Hi Kees. Good luck with this build. I've got no doubt that with you building it, it'll be a beauty! All the best.
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Hi everyone. Ingomar's construction is nearing an end. This has been a very enjoyable and challenging ship to build. I hope I've made Hereshoff proud! Ok, so, the bits that I've just completed are the railings on the stanchions and the boarding ladder. I've added more rigging and a red cove stripe to highlight the sheer line, as well as gluing the boarding ladder onto the hull. Things still to do are very minor, but include finishing the davits, completing the simulated blocks in the rigging and hanging the three ships boats. Hope you enjoy the photos. All the best!
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Hi Cristiano. It's been a while since I last visited your build log. I must admit that I'm stunned at how much work you've been able to do. Your ship looks magnificent, full of charachter and charm. The fact that she is also an unusual subject makes your model even more special and unique. Seriously well done. Look forward to following along. All the best!
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Hi David. She's certainly coming along very nicely. You must be very pleased! Happy building!
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Hi Popeye. Looks great, as always. Will you be fitting RC to these boats?
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Hi Popeye. When I read the word "staples", I couldn't think what that had to with building a ladder, until I saw your photo. Ingenious technique! Sorry to hear that it didn't work out, though. Nonetheless, it certainly has given me some ideas on how to build a ladder if I needed to in the future. For what it's worth, the wooden one looked great, as well. Overall, a great build and I'm enjoying seeing your Andrea Gail coming together. All the best!
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Hi all. Thanks Steve, Bob, Piet and everyone for your Likes and comments. Ingomar's rigging continues. However, tonight, I was mucking around with the camera and accidentally took a silhouette shot. Didn't look too bad, I thought; so I ended up taking a few more. Anyhow, here's what Ingomar looks like when you're chasing shadows! All the best, everyone!
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Hi Chris. It's easy to make a mistake like that. The question is whether you will rectify it, or leave it as it is. It'd certainly make it unique, if you left it as it is.
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Wow! That's coming along really nicely. The skeg really gives the hull purpose and definition. I'm definitely looking forward to following along. Well done.
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Hi David This is the first time I've been able to check your log. I'm suitably impressed! Well done and I'll keep looking for your updates. Happy building.
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Hi Jack. Coming along very nicely!!!!
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Nils, it's great that your son is cherishing this model as it must have so many memories for both of you. You must've got pretty emotional...
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Hi Mike. Did I read it right...are you actually going to build a running/working engine as well? Amazing. Challenges like that are so far out of my skill level, not to mention comfort zone, that I can't even begin to comprehend the complexities involved in getting the motor to work. Thanks also for the photos of the actual Skipjack. I can see why you chose her as your subject to build. All the best!
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Unbelievable Kees. In fact, if your model was actually set on the sand or partially in the sea water, it would be hard to tell if it was the real ship, or a model. Truly amazing work!
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