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husky1943 got a reaction from Bill Morrison in Mayflower by felelo - Revell - 1:83 - PLASTIC
Howdy Felelo,
Yes, the poor fit of the parts is a major problem with this particular model. It's a shame, because otherwise, it was a lot of fun to build and looks great when finished (other than the really SMALL size). Yours is looking fantastic. Do you remember tying two "A" blocks below the quarterdeck? You should run some line through them first so that you will be able to use them in the rigging scheme later on. If you don't they are almost impossible to access with all the masts and ratlines installed. Just a thought. Keep up the excellent work! Oh, are you going to put nails all over the hull like you did aft?
Ciao for now
Rob
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husky1943 got a reaction from Bill Morrison in Mayflower by felelo - Revell - 1:83 - PLASTIC
Howdy Felelo,
It looks great! Good job so far. I will be following your build, since I am finishing up the exact same model. I look forward to the finished ship!
Ciao for now
Rob
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husky1943 got a reaction from Bill Morrison in Mayflower by husky1943 - FINISHED - Revell - 1:83 - PLASTIC
Yes, I think that I have solved the problem here. This stuff works great AND all the knots that I tie appear to stay tied. Plus, I can wrap a line around a bollard or belaying point (or whatever) and the lines stays put! The only problem is that it makes the line sticky, so it sticks to everything, is kind of hard to pull through a block, and I'm sure that it is now a perfect dust magnet! However, I am pleased with the results. I did notice that the line is much too white for the job. Need to get something darker.
Ciao for now
Rob
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husky1943 got a reaction from Bill Morrison in Mayflower by husky1943 - FINISHED - Revell - 1:83 - PLASTIC
Howdy all,
Well, she is finally finished. Got her rigged as fully as I could. I couldn't for the life of me do the forward "reef lines" on the sails. I think I am calling them by the correct nomenclature. I assume that they are the lines that help to furl the sails, and they are supposed to be forward of the sails and attached that way. However, I could not figure out the instructions. I went to school on others here, but by the time I think that I knew how to do them, there was no way that my hands would have fit into such a tight space. However, I am proud of how it came out, and it was worth all the effort. I enjoyed it very much. If it's okay, I just added four pictures of figures that I did. They are 1/35 DML plastic. Loved to do them, but after my eyes got into my late forties, they were very difficult to do. Hope you don't mind that they have nothing to do with ships, just wanted to show you what I did in another life. Have a wonderful weekend and I appreciate any comments, suggestions, critiques.
Ciao for now
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husky1943 got a reaction from Bill Morrison in Mayflower by husky1943 - FINISHED - Revell - 1:83 - PLASTIC
Howdy Ya'll,
So, I have all the sails up on her, and I am starting the rigging. It would be nice to have either a bigger model or smaller hands, but since I have neither, patience is what I need. So, I finished the forward rigging, and I am not happy with it at all. The line that I used is too thick and the lines - EVERY STINKING LINE - came up slack. I hate it, but there is nothing that I can do. So, I soldier on finishing up the rest of the rigging. The nice thing is that at a good distance, it looks nice. Oh well, lesson learned. Yup, for the next model, all masts and yards are either being made out of wood somehow or I'm reinforcing them to the point that they won't bend with the rigging. Happy Sunday everyone!
Ciao for now
Rob
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husky1943 got a reaction from Bill Morrison in Mayflower by husky1943 - FINISHED - Revell - 1:83 - PLASTIC
The sails.... Ah, they did not "weather" the years well. Anyhoo, some of them have some cracks in them. I just put clear tape on them, and figured that they were patched canvas. Then I colored them. The instructions suggested that I use a green wash. Green wash? I didn't really get that, so I used shades of tan to give them some subtle color. Then I painted some areas a little darker to show patched canvas. Thoughts?
However, my intention is to install as many blocks as possible ahead of time so that I will save me from having to reach too deep inside the rigging. Plus, I read on here somewhere (hat tip to the person that wrote it) that I should rig from bottom to top and from inside to out. So, I am looking at the plans and trying to figure out how I am going to accomplish the rigging.
As a closing thought - I have realized that keeping the rigging uniformly taught is a real REAL pain at times. I think on my next build (which will be an improvement on this one hopefully) I will try and use dowels for the masts. Again, I saw how a person even showed the difference by hanging weights on a plastic mast and a dowel, and the difference was amazing. But, I must finish this one first.
Finally, seriously thanks to everyone who posts on this site. I have learned so much from so many. I am really glad to be back doing something that I really loved doing. This hobby makes me happy
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husky1943 got a reaction from Bill Morrison in Mayflower by husky1943 - FINISHED - Revell - 1:83 - PLASTIC
Now, I'm up to installing the blocks and the sails. However, I want to install as many blocks as I can BEFORE I install any sails. I am afraid that once the sails are in place, then I am going to have a problem seeing and reaching everything. We'll see. While this is just an introduction, I am learning, and I can tell you several things.
1) Cleaning blocks and other very tiny parts is a chore. Especially when they are steeped in flash! Good grief, was there no "QA" in 1966?
2) Thank God for Superglue.
3) I am going to have to create some tools for "reaching" inside the boat to get this rigging done! And,
4) Perfection is NOT something that I am going to be able to achieve. While plenty of others on this site have the talent to achieve it, I am not one of them. Makes me appreciate their skill all that much more.
5) I retired from the Navy, but am not really versed in square-rigged ship anatomy. Never too old to learn!
It's good to have helpers, even if all they do is nap while I do stuff. They keep me company, though!
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husky1943 got a reaction from Bill Morrison in Mayflower by husky1943 - FINISHED - Revell - 1:83 - PLASTIC
Howdy Yall,
an update on my modest effort at the Mayflower. Got the ratlines (didn't know they were pronounced "rat-lins.") Although they are better than the hard plastic, I really didn't care for them. Plus the fact that my fingers get really huge up in them tight spaces!!
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husky1943 got a reaction from Bill Morrison in Mayflower by husky1943 - FINISHED - Revell - 1:83 - PLASTIC
Started the rigging on this bad boy, and it took me well over two hours just to get this done. Working on something this delicate makes me feel like I have pillows for hands!
This model, because of its age (I guess) actually has soft plastic ratlines, instead of the clunky hard plastic ones. They don't really look all that great, but once I got the knack of installing them, they are going a bit faster.
If you notice in one of the pictures, the bulkhead is warped slightly (the handrail on the top deck). I was painting, and I learned a long time ago to speed up drying times by using my wife's hair dryer. Well, plastic melts from heat (Yes, I felt really stupid, but not stupid enough to try and melt it back to being straight).
And yup, this model is nearly as old as I am!
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husky1943 got a reaction from Bill Morrison in Mayflower by husky1943 - FINISHED - Revell - 1:83 - PLASTIC
Howdy Ya'll,
This is my Revell Mayflower that I have been building on for a while. I had this very same kit when I was very young, and I never finished it. In fact, I built it up just enough to fill it with pennies, float it out in our lake and then sink it with gun fire from my pellet gun (true story). Anyway, I promised myself to build it again and actually finish it. Sorry that it isn't really a build from the beginning, but here it is. Just started doing the rigging. This one is going to be a straight build OOB.
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husky1943 got a reaction from FrankWouts in Cutty Sark by deckape - FINISHED - Revell - 1/96 - PLASTIC - 1959 kit
Ciao Frankie,
Robert said it best; She is a treasure. Loves me some Revell Plastic. I heard they are re-issuing it sometime soon! Wonder how much the kit cost in 1959???
Ciao for now
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husky1943 got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Mayflower by husky1943 - FINISHED - Revell - 1:83 - PLASTIC
Howdy all,
Well, she is finally finished. Got her rigged as fully as I could. I couldn't for the life of me do the forward "reef lines" on the sails. I think I am calling them by the correct nomenclature. I assume that they are the lines that help to furl the sails, and they are supposed to be forward of the sails and attached that way. However, I could not figure out the instructions. I went to school on others here, but by the time I think that I knew how to do them, there was no way that my hands would have fit into such a tight space. However, I am proud of how it came out, and it was worth all the effort. I enjoyed it very much. If it's okay, I just added four pictures of figures that I did. They are 1/35 DML plastic. Loved to do them, but after my eyes got into my late forties, they were very difficult to do. Hope you don't mind that they have nothing to do with ships, just wanted to show you what I did in another life. Have a wonderful weekend and I appreciate any comments, suggestions, critiques.
Ciao for now
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husky1943 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Anja & Sjors - FINISHED - OcCre - Scale 1:46
Howdy Anja,
She is absolutely beautiful!
Ciao for now
Rob
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husky1943 got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Cutty Sark by deckape - FINISHED - Revell - 1/96 - PLASTIC - 1959 kit
Ciao Frankie,
Robert said it best; She is a treasure. Loves me some Revell Plastic. I heard they are re-issuing it sometime soon! Wonder how much the kit cost in 1959???
Ciao for now
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husky1943 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Cutty Sark by deckape - FINISHED - Revell - 1/96 - PLASTIC - 1959 kit
Ciao Frankie,
Robert said it best; She is a treasure. Loves me some Revell Plastic. I heard they are re-issuing it sometime soon! Wonder how much the kit cost in 1959???
Ciao for now
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husky1943 got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Mayflower by SomethingIsFishy - Revell of Germany - PLASTIC
Hey SiF,
Looking good so far! I have the same model on my table right now. I think that you will really enjoy building it. I've just started the rigging. The book will come in handy if you want to super-detail it or add some goodies to the deck. I look forward to seeing this one completed. Keep us posted
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husky1943 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Santa Maria by SkerryAmp - Artesania Latina - 1:65 - PoF
Adam,
Great job on both the Mayflower and this one. I enjoy the photos and I think you are a planking master now! Keep it up and....
Go Falcons!
Rob
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husky1943 got a reaction from Hennie in Sovereign of the Seas by Tallshiptragic - Sergal - 1/78
Howdy Anton,
I respect much your build! Beautiful. I hear you on the movie "Admiral." I watched it on Netflix, and while I had to read the subtitles, I absolutely was fascinated by the movie. Well-made, well-acted and very interesting!!
Ciao for now
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husky1943 got a reaction from Eddie in HMS Bounty by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:50
Howdy Steve,
I continue to marvel at your skill! Really, you are 'ROCKSTAR'ing it big time! This model belongs in a museum!
Ciao for now
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husky1943 got a reaction from Piet in Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Anja & Sjors - FINISHED - OcCre - Scale 1:46
Howdy Anja,
She is absolutely beautiful!
Ciao for now
Rob
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husky1943 got a reaction from Eddie in Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Anja & Sjors - FINISHED - OcCre - Scale 1:46
Howdy Anja,
She is absolutely beautiful!
Ciao for now
Rob
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husky1943 got a reaction from Omega1234 in IJN Musashi by cog - Tamiya - 1:350 - PLASTIC - old tool
Howdy Carl,
I salute your patience and your eyesight! That is going to be quite impressive - heck, it already is! Outstanding! (Note to self - avoid photo-etch!!)
Ciao for now
Rob
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husky1943 got a reaction from Cathead in HMS Bounty by husky1943 - Revell - PLASTIC - 2nd attempt
Howdy all,
Finally, got the boat halves welded together, and the aft finished up. Plus, I had to do quite a bit of touch up painting since I'm about as delicate as a steam shovel! I really like the coppering on the bottom. I think it adds a lot of "wow, that's different." Added some chains to the rudder. Not sure how accurate, but they look nice - so good enough. The mount is just temporary. The clay grips the model, but allows me the ability to manipulate the boat if I need to get at a weird angle. The eyebolts were a bear to make and install, but I think, worth the time and effort. I now have to start working on the guns. Four deck guns that I have to detail out. What do you call the tools that a Sailor used to load (like the worm, a rammer and a sponge)? What would be the nomenclature for a set of those? Anyway, updates will be slower and slower with summer coming. I have some acres in the country, and that means cleaning, shooting guns, mushroom hunting, camping. Plus, the beach is going to be calling our name here in a bit. Got to get our tan on!
Ciao for now
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husky1943 got a reaction from Fright in HMS Bounty by husky1943 - Revell - PLASTIC - 2nd attempt
Howdy all,
Finally, got the boat halves welded together, and the aft finished up. Plus, I had to do quite a bit of touch up painting since I'm about as delicate as a steam shovel! I really like the coppering on the bottom. I think it adds a lot of "wow, that's different." Added some chains to the rudder. Not sure how accurate, but they look nice - so good enough. The mount is just temporary. The clay grips the model, but allows me the ability to manipulate the boat if I need to get at a weird angle. The eyebolts were a bear to make and install, but I think, worth the time and effort. I now have to start working on the guns. Four deck guns that I have to detail out. What do you call the tools that a Sailor used to load (like the worm, a rammer and a sponge)? What would be the nomenclature for a set of those? Anyway, updates will be slower and slower with summer coming. I have some acres in the country, and that means cleaning, shooting guns, mushroom hunting, camping. Plus, the beach is going to be calling our name here in a bit. Got to get our tan on!
Ciao for now
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