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Hi Bensid54. That's a very informative video ( ). Thanks for posting and it'd be great to see more vids as you move on. All the best! Patrick -
Hi Maurino. Congratulations. What a great job you've done on your fishing schooner. I especially like the atmosphere that the sails have added to your ship. She looks real and it wouldn't take much imagination to sail away in her on a fishing trip. Well done. All the best!
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Yep. That's money that you and I could only dream of!!!
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Hi Altalena Many thanks for your thoughts. It's greatly appreciated! Here are links to at least three books that are invaluable. The McNarry book is a treasure, which I've never been able to obtain. I have browsed it in the library in the past, though. The other books by Phil Reed are ones that I do have, and they are absolutely indispensable in my view. Phil Reed is an true master craftsman and I have learned heaps from his books. http://www.amazon.com/Ship-models-miniature-Donald-McNarry/dp/0275224902 http://www.amazon.com/Period-Ship-Modelmaking-Illustrated-Masterclass/dp/1591146755 http://www.amazon.com/Building-Miniature-Navy-Board-Model/dp/1591140927/ref=pd_sim_b_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=06CVP68RR2Y2ESWAYFR4 Good luck and I look forward to seeing your build progress. All the best!
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Hi Altalena. Great progress. You hull's coming along very nicely. Well done and all the best!
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Hi Nils. I'm totally gobsmacked!!! What an incredible piece of workmanship, craftsmanship, precision and beauty that you've created. The fact that you have a special family connection makes this ship even more special.. I hope that your children will treasure it as much as we have all enjoyed and marvelled at looking at your construction journey. You are a seriously talented craftsman! All the best.
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Hi Nils. Thanks for your advice. Brass for the drop keel does sound good. I'll definitely consider that one. I'll check out your gallery to see your ships and admire them some more. As for Pegasus, you're definitely right. She deserves somewhere special in your house. All the best and thanks, once again!
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Hi Nils. Many thanks for your comments. The hull sure looks nice, but I'm wondering what colour the drop keel would normally be? Do you think it would be white as well, or painted a metallic colour, e.g. silver, or aluminium? Do you have any thoughts? I'm partial to painting it white, but I'm unsure what the normal practice would be. As for my next model, I'm kinda thinking maybe Sparkman and Steven's Stormy Weather, or something like this: http://www.artesedesign.com/sailing/signe.html Either way, it should be great fun. Have you got any more photos of your tall ships? I'd love to see more build logs if you have time. All the best!
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Thanks Mick! Greatly appreciated. I love working at this sort of small scale, because I love the challenge of trying to fit everything possible into the build. It still doesn't mean that I've gotten everything right, as close examination of Ingomar will attest. There are more than a few errors which will add to my learning curve for the next model. Happy modelling and good luck with your ship. all the best!
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Pete! I think there's something that you've missed putting on...Where's the massive twin turbo Mercury Outboard that should be gracing that broad stern????? Seriously though, she sure looks sweet. Well done!
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Hi Bedford. What a masterful achievement! Well done. Can't wait until we see the videos of your ship storming through the waves. Shouldn't be too far away, for sure. All the best!
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Hi Mick. You should be justifiably proud of what you've done. What a besutiful example of attention to detail and craftsmanship. Have you given any thought to your next model? All the best!
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Hi everyone! Hope you're all well. What a difference the addition of the drop keel and rudder has made to Ingomar's hull. I was actually dreading adding the drop keel, because I thought it would spoil her underbody shape, but, to my surprise, I reckon it's added a huge point of interest to the hull. To my mind, Ingomar looks like she's really coming along nicely. The rudder, also, has made a big difference and in many ways, sort of 'completes' the hull nicely. Another addition that's just been added is the final strip of jarrah to finish off the deck's edge and the top of the transom. I reckon it contrasts nicely against the lightly coloured deck planks. Still needs further sanding and varnishing though. Lastly, I've temporarily added a piece of wood to simulate the long bowsprit. It looks really, really, really long to me, but I've triple checked the measurement and it's correct. It just gives you an idea of the huge amount of sail that these mega yachts carried in the early 1900's. Hope you enjoy the photos. All the best, everyone!
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Hi Daniel. Looking good and coming along nicely. Well done. All the best!
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Thanks Hexnut. I think the diorama would look good, too. Thanks for your advice. All the best for the upcoming weekend!
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Pete. My commiserations on having to work in such a terrible place as that lovely shed!!!!!!
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Hi Alfons. Thanks for your like! Greatly appreciated. All the best!
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Hi Eitan. Welcome on board and sharing yor build with us! Your Annie looks like a beautiful ship. I will definitely be following along!
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Hi Steve (Peris). Many thanks for your very kind comments, which are greatly appreciated. Part of the beauty of our hobby is that it brings joy and satisfaction, no matter what our level of expertise. So, regardless of whether or not you're just starting out in the hobby, welcome on board! As far as the sails are concerned, I hadn't planned on putting them on because I think they may look a bit out of place with the deck and hull exposed. That doesn't mean that I won't change my mind at some stage in the future. Anyhow, thanks for stopping by and joining in on Ingomar's journey.
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Hi MTaylor, david, hexnut, Nils (Mirabella 61) and Pete. Many thanks and nice to hear from you all! Hope all is well in all of your shipyards. Pete. Thanks for your comment about the table. Greatly appreciated! Bob. I think the idea of champers and the ice bucket would indeed be tantalising. Just the right thing for cruising and enjoying a starry night under a light breeze. Jeff (Chasseur). Many thanks as well. Wouldn't it be nice to own a real Ingomar! I also share your dream of sailing a full size tall ship...it would certainly be amazing, no doubt. Michael. Many thanks for your comments about the table and the compass motif. I can certainly see where you're coming from and may well reconsider putting the table and chairs on the deck. Perhaps I could include them on the display stand, as a sort of diorama. Here's a couple more photos, for interest sake. Thanks all for taking the time to share your likes and comments!!!
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Hi Piet. I have to agree with Piperjoe's words. I think that's says everything that I wanted to! Well done.
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Hi Pete. That's an impressive sail inventory. The key will be to ensure that the sails can be taken off and replaced with the new one, easily, to suit the conditions, I guess. I'm also curious about the gennaker mechanism and how you will operate it? I guess it'll have to wait for the mock-up later on, though. Can you also pls refresh my memory. Will this ship be radio controlled and if so, how many channels are you envisaging you'll need? I assume at least one for the gennaker mechanism alone?
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Hi all. Well, there have been some significant moments in Ingomar's life over the past couple of weeks. For instance - The hull's had a few more coats of paint and a tidy up. I've also added the portholes along the sides of the ship. I think they look pretty good and certainly add some interest to the hull. I've also added the internal cabin doors and glued the deck on permanently on. No more turning back now! If I've missed any details out, it's too late now. I've also thought it would be a nice idea to add an outdoor table (complete with a compass logo on it) on the deck (midship). The idea for this would be, (insert 'imagination' here!) that Ingomar has moored off the coast of the French Riviera and has put the outdoor setting out so that the professional chef can put on a huge spread to entertain the owner and guests. Now, as soon as I can figure out how to build the deck chairs to go with the table...I'll then add them as well. I'm not sure that the table and chair is/was a good idea, so I'd be interested to know what you all think. Should I keep it, or chuck it out? It's not glued on, so it's no drama if I removed it. Thoughts anyone?
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Very nice, Pete. Can't beat your paint job on the hull! Looks great.
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