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robdurant got a reaction from AJohnson in Barque Stefano by robdurant - MarisStella - 1:63
Thank you @rwiederrich - yes, it's definitely a personal choice, and not one that's historically accurate, perhaps. I just like the look
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robdurant reacted to JSGerson in USS Constitution by JSGerson - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2040
Gun Port Gutters
I am not sure what the structure above the gun ports are officially called. The kit refers to them as “carved boards,” the practicum refers to them as “curtains”, and I’ve read on other build logs as being called “eyebrows.” Then there is the question, what are they made of. The kit drawing states they were a “decorative carved surface” while the practicum states were a “wrinkled canvas.” My first impression was that they were painted copper sheeting. In any case, the purpose of them was to shed water away from the guns port openings. In other words, a gutter. Luckly the kit provided these structures as nicely cast metal parts. All I had to do was paint and apply them to the hull.
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robdurant reacted to rwiederrich in Barque Stefano by robdurant - MarisStella - 1:63
Super work Rob....she is looking so good. I'm not so sure I would have used white line for the ratlines...myself...but to every builder, his own desire.
She's just wonderful.
Rob
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robdurant reacted to rwiederrich in Barque Stefano by robdurant - MarisStella - 1:63
*I just Like the look*, is a powerful phrase. A personal one too. Your interpretation is very pleasing, magnified by your skill. I've enjoyed every stage of her construction.
Rob
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robdurant got a reaction from AJohnson in Barque Stefano by robdurant - MarisStella - 1:63
Thank you, Ian
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robdurant reacted to Kevin in HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Kevin - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Feb 2023
good evening everyone
thank you for comments and likes
day 129-3 copper plating done
well that was an enjoyable couple of weeks,
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robdurant got a reaction from BobG in Barque Stefano by robdurant - MarisStella - 1:63
Okay - time for a short update... I've added the futtock bars - it took me a lot of head-scratching to work out how to do this neatly, but I ended up using 0.5mm brass wire, with a loop at one end, that was tied to an eyelet in the mast, having hooked the other end through the eye in the bottom of the deadeye strop... They were tested for size, then blackened before final fit.
The parts...
And the fitting...
And then I went on to put on the topmast shrouds, and I've begun the ratlines...
Progress is being made
As before, the ratlines are DMC Cordonnet #20 Ecru thread. The same stuff I use for rope-making. It's lovely stuff to use for tying ratlines - very forgiving, and once brushed with watered down PVA, I've had no problems with knots coming undone. Once the topmast shrouds have their ratlines, I'll need to add the futtock bars for the crosstrees on the fore and main masts.
Thanks for looking in and taking an interest.
Happy building
Rob
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robdurant reacted to Ian_Grant in Barque Stefano by robdurant - MarisStella - 1:63
Very nicely done! 👍 🤙
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robdurant got a reaction from Rudolf in Barque Stefano by robdurant - MarisStella - 1:63
Okay - time for a short update... I've added the futtock bars - it took me a lot of head-scratching to work out how to do this neatly, but I ended up using 0.5mm brass wire, with a loop at one end, that was tied to an eyelet in the mast, having hooked the other end through the eye in the bottom of the deadeye strop... They were tested for size, then blackened before final fit.
The parts...
And the fitting...
And then I went on to put on the topmast shrouds, and I've begun the ratlines...
Progress is being made
As before, the ratlines are DMC Cordonnet #20 Ecru thread. The same stuff I use for rope-making. It's lovely stuff to use for tying ratlines - very forgiving, and once brushed with watered down PVA, I've had no problems with knots coming undone. Once the topmast shrouds have their ratlines, I'll need to add the futtock bars for the crosstrees on the fore and main masts.
Thanks for looking in and taking an interest.
Happy building
Rob
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robdurant got a reaction from dunnock in Barque Stefano by robdurant - MarisStella - 1:63
Okay - time for a short update... I've added the futtock bars - it took me a lot of head-scratching to work out how to do this neatly, but I ended up using 0.5mm brass wire, with a loop at one end, that was tied to an eyelet in the mast, having hooked the other end through the eye in the bottom of the deadeye strop... They were tested for size, then blackened before final fit.
The parts...
And the fitting...
And then I went on to put on the topmast shrouds, and I've begun the ratlines...
Progress is being made
As before, the ratlines are DMC Cordonnet #20 Ecru thread. The same stuff I use for rope-making. It's lovely stuff to use for tying ratlines - very forgiving, and once brushed with watered down PVA, I've had no problems with knots coming undone. Once the topmast shrouds have their ratlines, I'll need to add the futtock bars for the crosstrees on the fore and main masts.
Thanks for looking in and taking an interest.
Happy building
Rob
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robdurant got a reaction from egkb in Barque Stefano by robdurant - MarisStella - 1:63
Okay - time for a short update... I've added the futtock bars - it took me a lot of head-scratching to work out how to do this neatly, but I ended up using 0.5mm brass wire, with a loop at one end, that was tied to an eyelet in the mast, having hooked the other end through the eye in the bottom of the deadeye strop... They were tested for size, then blackened before final fit.
The parts...
And the fitting...
And then I went on to put on the topmast shrouds, and I've begun the ratlines...
Progress is being made
As before, the ratlines are DMC Cordonnet #20 Ecru thread. The same stuff I use for rope-making. It's lovely stuff to use for tying ratlines - very forgiving, and once brushed with watered down PVA, I've had no problems with knots coming undone. Once the topmast shrouds have their ratlines, I'll need to add the futtock bars for the crosstrees on the fore and main masts.
Thanks for looking in and taking an interest.
Happy building
Rob
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robdurant got a reaction from gak1965 in Barque Stefano by robdurant - MarisStella - 1:63
Okay - time for a short update... I've added the futtock bars - it took me a lot of head-scratching to work out how to do this neatly, but I ended up using 0.5mm brass wire, with a loop at one end, that was tied to an eyelet in the mast, having hooked the other end through the eye in the bottom of the deadeye strop... They were tested for size, then blackened before final fit.
The parts...
And the fitting...
And then I went on to put on the topmast shrouds, and I've begun the ratlines...
Progress is being made
As before, the ratlines are DMC Cordonnet #20 Ecru thread. The same stuff I use for rope-making. It's lovely stuff to use for tying ratlines - very forgiving, and once brushed with watered down PVA, I've had no problems with knots coming undone. Once the topmast shrouds have their ratlines, I'll need to add the futtock bars for the crosstrees on the fore and main masts.
Thanks for looking in and taking an interest.
Happy building
Rob
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robdurant got a reaction from Bruma in Barque Stefano by robdurant - MarisStella - 1:63
Okay - time for a short update... I've added the futtock bars - it took me a lot of head-scratching to work out how to do this neatly, but I ended up using 0.5mm brass wire, with a loop at one end, that was tied to an eyelet in the mast, having hooked the other end through the eye in the bottom of the deadeye strop... They were tested for size, then blackened before final fit.
The parts...
And the fitting...
And then I went on to put on the topmast shrouds, and I've begun the ratlines...
Progress is being made
As before, the ratlines are DMC Cordonnet #20 Ecru thread. The same stuff I use for rope-making. It's lovely stuff to use for tying ratlines - very forgiving, and once brushed with watered down PVA, I've had no problems with knots coming undone. Once the topmast shrouds have their ratlines, I'll need to add the futtock bars for the crosstrees on the fore and main masts.
Thanks for looking in and taking an interest.
Happy building
Rob
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robdurant got a reaction from AJohnson in Barque Stefano by robdurant - MarisStella - 1:63
Okay - time for a short update... I've added the futtock bars - it took me a lot of head-scratching to work out how to do this neatly, but I ended up using 0.5mm brass wire, with a loop at one end, that was tied to an eyelet in the mast, having hooked the other end through the eye in the bottom of the deadeye strop... They were tested for size, then blackened before final fit.
The parts...
And the fitting...
And then I went on to put on the topmast shrouds, and I've begun the ratlines...
Progress is being made
As before, the ratlines are DMC Cordonnet #20 Ecru thread. The same stuff I use for rope-making. It's lovely stuff to use for tying ratlines - very forgiving, and once brushed with watered down PVA, I've had no problems with knots coming undone. Once the topmast shrouds have their ratlines, I'll need to add the futtock bars for the crosstrees on the fore and main masts.
Thanks for looking in and taking an interest.
Happy building
Rob
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robdurant got a reaction from Obormotov in uploading pictures
Hi - I'd suggest you watch the video linked on the first post at the link below... It both describes why the problem occurs, and if you want a solution, I've programmed an application to remove the problem. It's cost free and may be of help.
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robdurant reacted to chris watton in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates Volume 2
Am working on Speedy V2023 right now, almost completed the overhaul.
What started as a simple 'Careening' for this 'slight' redesign has somehow turned into a 'Middling-Large Repair'
Here are the 4 x 1mm laser cut sheets (old kit had half a sheet in total). I just need to do a final check of these parts..
(Still waiting for the photo etched sheets to come from Italy for Trial Cutter)
ETA, as the Speedy model will be only half built, to replace build pics in the new manual, the second planking is Tanganyika - I prefer this as it only took me 6 hours to plank the hull
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robdurant reacted to TBlack in HMS Sophie by TBlack - kit-bashing Jack Aubrey's first command from the Vanguard Models HMS Speedy
Moving right along: I think I mentioned previously that I didn't use the metal etched grates supplied in the kit, but made my own. Has a little more depth. Also, finished rigging the cannons and installed the pumps. Again. The kit supplies a dowel for the pumps, but my understanding is they are octagonal in cross section. So I built them that way. Also, the kit pumps have no discharge; easily remedied.
There will be a month's hiatus now as I'm going to Maine for July and away from the shop.
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robdurant got a reaction from AJohnson in HMS Bristol 1775 by robdurant - Scale 1:64 - Portland-class 50-gun ship - as built from NMM plans
Well, it's a bit of fun, but I'm definitely making progress learning blender now... Here's a few seconds of the hull so far at dusk... I haven't closed off the bow or stern at the moment... it's more of an experiment... Once I'm happy with it, I can up the rendering settings, and it'll look much sharper, but I thought some might be interested.
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robdurant got a reaction from AJohnson in HMS Bristol 1775 by robdurant - Scale 1:64 - Portland-class 50-gun ship - as built from NMM plans
And a last post for today.... I've roughly shaped the bow, changed the lighting, started playing with moving the camera, and added some texture...
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robdurant got a reaction from BobG in Barque Stefano by robdurant - MarisStella - 1:63
Hi all,
Thanks for the likes. I've completed the main shrouds, and added the mainmast stay. This one had to go on first, as it attached to a pin inserted into the jib boom. (That was my kludge fix for gluing the foredeck down too early!). Having said that it all went together okay, and looks fine. I've finally added the deadeye strops (Caldercraft) and fixed the tops to the masts, now as well.
I've also done some tidying up, gluing down the anchors, fixing the anchor chains, and removing the excess, which was just sat on the deck up till now. I've also added the eyelets underneath the pin rails round the fore and main masts. Not a lot to show, but it is progress These parts are very fragile, and I can see trouble ahead when it comes to tying things off... time will tell how much of a headache this proves to be.
Happy building to you all
Rob
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robdurant got a reaction from Rudolf in Barque Stefano by robdurant - MarisStella - 1:63
Hi all,
Thanks for the likes. I've completed the main shrouds, and added the mainmast stay. This one had to go on first, as it attached to a pin inserted into the jib boom. (That was my kludge fix for gluing the foredeck down too early!). Having said that it all went together okay, and looks fine. I've finally added the deadeye strops (Caldercraft) and fixed the tops to the masts, now as well.
I've also done some tidying up, gluing down the anchors, fixing the anchor chains, and removing the excess, which was just sat on the deck up till now. I've also added the eyelets underneath the pin rails round the fore and main masts. Not a lot to show, but it is progress These parts are very fragile, and I can see trouble ahead when it comes to tying things off... time will tell how much of a headache this proves to be.
Happy building to you all
Rob
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robdurant got a reaction from egkb in Barque Stefano by robdurant - MarisStella - 1:63
Hi all,
Thanks for the likes. I've completed the main shrouds, and added the mainmast stay. This one had to go on first, as it attached to a pin inserted into the jib boom. (That was my kludge fix for gluing the foredeck down too early!). Having said that it all went together okay, and looks fine. I've finally added the deadeye strops (Caldercraft) and fixed the tops to the masts, now as well.
I've also done some tidying up, gluing down the anchors, fixing the anchor chains, and removing the excess, which was just sat on the deck up till now. I've also added the eyelets underneath the pin rails round the fore and main masts. Not a lot to show, but it is progress These parts are very fragile, and I can see trouble ahead when it comes to tying things off... time will tell how much of a headache this proves to be.
Happy building to you all
Rob
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robdurant got a reaction from scrubbyj427 in HMS Bristol 1775 by robdurant - Scale 1:64 - Portland-class 50-gun ship - as built from NMM plans
And a last post for today.... I've roughly shaped the bow, changed the lighting, started playing with moving the camera, and added some texture...
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robdurant got a reaction from Thukydides in HMS Bristol 1775 by robdurant - Scale 1:64 - Portland-class 50-gun ship - as built from NMM plans
And a last post for today.... I've roughly shaped the bow, changed the lighting, started playing with moving the camera, and added some texture...
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robdurant got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Bristol 1775 by robdurant - Scale 1:64 - Portland-class 50-gun ship - as built from NMM plans
And a last post for today.... I've roughly shaped the bow, changed the lighting, started playing with moving the camera, and added some texture...
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