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robdurant got a reaction from Keith Black in Jylland by kruginmi - Billings Boats - 1:100
Congratulations on your retirement. It's great to see progress on this model being made, and I hope you find great joy as you adjust to this new season of life.
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robdurant reacted to kruginmi in Jylland by kruginmi - Billings Boats - 1:100
Alright after a bit of a hiatus I am back. More importantly, as of last Monday I am now retired (and the peasants rejoiced). Bit of a crazy few months but that is all behind me. I have time, I have the motivation and I still have the ship. The Jylland has been dusted off, some minor repairs to the hull planking (gaps) fixed up. Lots of things on my daily list but progress will be made.
Looking at getting the stern set to rights window wise then right into the upper faux planking.
- Mark
Stay building my Friends
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robdurant got a reaction from Canute in A new Indefatigable kit?
Having built a vanguard model, and having almost finished MarisStella's largest model to date, I can say that the instructions are like night and day.
Vanguard hold your hand throughout, making even the most complex of their models something that can be achieved with perseverance and patience. MarisStella provide many plans, but drawing them together and planning a build sequence or working out what tool to use for what task is left in many ways to the builder. Both fun to build (if you're happy to invest all the time required for the choice you make), and neither approach is wrong, but I would definitely expect a far steeper learning curve with MarisStella if it's similar to Barque Stefano.
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robdurant reacted to Panteg Models in St. Roch by Panteg Models - Billing Boats 605 - RCMP Arctic Patrol Boat
Hi , my personal choice I prefer to join both sides of the frame before planking.
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robdurant reacted to RGL in HMS Dreadnought 1907 by RGL - FINISHED - Zvezda - 1/350 - PLASTIC - revisited
Dreadnoughts signal tower with the Barr & Stroud range finder. Kit piece in the foreground
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robdurant got a reaction from Beef Wellington in HMS Bristol 1775 by robdurant - Scale 1:64 - Portland-class 50-gun ship - as built from NMM plans
Finished the waterlines, and here are the buttock lines. Only very minor changes, and they look pretty smooth, so I think I'm happy to start sketching out the square frames...
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robdurant got a reaction from Beef Wellington in HMS Bristol 1775 by robdurant - Scale 1:64 - Portland-class 50-gun ship - as built from NMM plans
Thanks - That's the next task after I finish these waterlines... The first attempt without the interpolation looked fine, but I've moved things since then, so I'll go over it again.
Here's a snapshot of progress to date... I'm looking forward to the bit where I can say I'm happy with these lines, and I think I'm edging closer.
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robdurant got a reaction from dunnock in HMS Bristol 1775 by robdurant - Scale 1:64 - Portland-class 50-gun ship - as built from NMM plans
A brief update to say that I haven't stopped all progress on this project, but there hasn't been much to show. I've been fine-tuning the CAD plans, interpolating between the waterlines, before I begin to loft the frames.
It currently looks like this... I'm beginning to have confidence that these lines will make a good-looking hull. I still have to add interpolated lines above where the tumblehome begins... that's the next step.
I've also redrawn all of the square frames, so that they are one of three "sides" (depths of wood front to back) - I hope this will make the final construction much more efficient. Once I'm happy with the lines, I'll add the canted frames, too.
Thanks for looking in, and for all of the fascinating discussion. My efforts must appear very stone-age, but I'm having fun, and enjoying the pace I'm working at, so I figure that's a win! Stefano's beginning to reach the final stages (just running rigging to do) so I'll have more time soon - and hopefully some space on my build desk again!
Rob
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robdurant got a reaction from king derelict in Nordkap by robdurant - Billing Boats - 1:50 - RADIO
The weather deck at the bow is filled and painted - with a little fettling still to do, perhaps, but I'll do that once I've added the rubbing strips and details on the outside of the hull. I've also made progress with the superstructure, which now has the makings of a wheelhouse, and the deck sections just behind the wheelhouse are being planked. Here are some photos of her on water... The first time she's been ballasted down to waterline (using sheet lead), and she was dry as a bone inside
Thanks for looking in, for likes and for general encouragement. Progress is slow, but definitely heading in the right direction.
Rob
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robdurant reacted to Halsey in Nordkap by robdurant - Billing Boats - 1:50 - RADIO
This thread/topic has been really useful as I had no prior knowledge of Vallejo Paints but now all I can say is WOW - under £3 delivered next day from Amazon (other retailers are available) and 2 pots was enough to apply a generous coat to the model - the coverage is great and the "density" covers everything - "leather red" makes a great anti-foul/red oxide equivalent.
Highly recommended.
Thanks again
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robdurant got a reaction from Paul Le Wol in Nordkap by robdurant - Billing Boats - 1:50 - RADIO
The weather deck at the bow is filled and painted - with a little fettling still to do, perhaps, but I'll do that once I've added the rubbing strips and details on the outside of the hull. I've also made progress with the superstructure, which now has the makings of a wheelhouse, and the deck sections just behind the wheelhouse are being planked. Here are some photos of her on water... The first time she's been ballasted down to waterline (using sheet lead), and she was dry as a bone inside
Thanks for looking in, for likes and for general encouragement. Progress is slow, but definitely heading in the right direction.
Rob
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robdurant got a reaction from JeffT in A new Indefatigable kit?
Having built a vanguard model, and having almost finished MarisStella's largest model to date, I can say that the instructions are like night and day.
Vanguard hold your hand throughout, making even the most complex of their models something that can be achieved with perseverance and patience. MarisStella provide many plans, but drawing them together and planning a build sequence or working out what tool to use for what task is left in many ways to the builder. Both fun to build (if you're happy to invest all the time required for the choice you make), and neither approach is wrong, but I would definitely expect a far steeper learning curve with MarisStella if it's similar to Barque Stefano.
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robdurant got a reaction from mtaylor in A new Indefatigable kit?
Having built a vanguard model, and having almost finished MarisStella's largest model to date, I can say that the instructions are like night and day.
Vanguard hold your hand throughout, making even the most complex of their models something that can be achieved with perseverance and patience. MarisStella provide many plans, but drawing them together and planning a build sequence or working out what tool to use for what task is left in many ways to the builder. Both fun to build (if you're happy to invest all the time required for the choice you make), and neither approach is wrong, but I would definitely expect a far steeper learning curve with MarisStella if it's similar to Barque Stefano.
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robdurant got a reaction from AJohnson in A new Indefatigable kit?
Having built a vanguard model, and having almost finished MarisStella's largest model to date, I can say that the instructions are like night and day.
Vanguard hold your hand throughout, making even the most complex of their models something that can be achieved with perseverance and patience. MarisStella provide many plans, but drawing them together and planning a build sequence or working out what tool to use for what task is left in many ways to the builder. Both fun to build (if you're happy to invest all the time required for the choice you make), and neither approach is wrong, but I would definitely expect a far steeper learning curve with MarisStella if it's similar to Barque Stefano.
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robdurant reacted to SiriusVoyager in St. Roch by Panteg Models - Billing Boats 605 - RCMP Arctic Patrol Boat
This model is one I think I would like to do in the future. The legos in the clamps to hold the frame square is great! Looking forward to future updates.
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robdurant got a reaction from AJohnson in Barque Stefano by robdurant - MarisStella - 1:63
Thank you
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robdurant reacted to petervisser in Barque Stefano by robdurant - MarisStella - 1:63
She's a beauty!
Looking back on some of the posts of your build log I saw some discussion about a display case. I have built display cases for all my models and it's not as difficult as it might seem at first. Take it from somebody who is not particularly talented with adult tools as opposed to modelling tools. (Me) I have discovered a site of building a display case whilst seaching for an improved method over mine and found it on modelshipcases.com by Wes Marden. It's a detailed build log of building a display case and except for a table saw, all the other tools used in its construction are pretty basic. It costs just $12US to download the instructions and I plan on using his method in building my next case.
For me, it's cringeworthy that a piece of finely constructed ship model be subjected to the elements such as years of dust accumulation and cats.... Especially cats.
Peter
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robdurant got a reaction from Beef Wellington in Barque Stefano by robdurant - MarisStella - 1:63
Thanks, @BobG, @gak1965, @AJohnson, you're very kind. I feel surrounded by masters, here... but I'm pleased with how my bodging is coming along!
I managed to add the reef points to the fore upper-topsail, which is the last sail to need reefing points, so that was a nice milestone to reach. Next is to add the eyelets and blocks to the fore upper-topsail yard ... am I the only one who finds drilling holes all over the yards a fiddly and frustrating job?
I think I've probably described the process of the reefing points before, but just in case, it's #100 DMC Cordonnet crochet thread, with a knot in it (one knot is plenty), then threaded through the sail with a needle. Once through, it's cut off with a couple of inches to spare. When all done, I place a metal ruler beneath it, and use watered down aliphatic glue (Carpenter's glue / yellow glue) to stiffen the thread, and line it up vertically. Once fairly dry, it's cut to length (the width of my wider 15cm steel rule) and another dab of watered down PVA fixes the end in the right position on the sail. The sail is then turned over, and the process repeated.
The finished article...
I am glad to have these done.
Thanks for all the support and encouragement
Rob
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robdurant got a reaction from KentM in Barque Stefano by robdurant - MarisStella - 1:63
A very quick update, and an opportunity to say a big Happy Christmas to everyone Immanuel - God is with us.
I've completed the task of fitting out the yards, and bending the sails to them. And now, I've begun to add the running rigging, starting at the mizzen mast, and moving forward. Now that I'm well into it, I'm beginning to understand the plans. It's necessary to reference various different plans to see all of the runs and belaying points. This means the task is best down with a big table spare... The kitchen table works for me, but it does mean that it's not very easy to proceed when family are around for Christmas - a nice problem to have ! Here are some pictures of progress so far...
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robdurant got a reaction from petervisser in Barque Stefano by robdurant - MarisStella - 1:63
Some nicer photos of Stefano with her stay sails attached to the stays...
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robdurant got a reaction from Hostez in Barque Stefano by robdurant - MarisStella - 1:63
A very quick update, and an opportunity to say a big Happy Christmas to everyone Immanuel - God is with us.
I've completed the task of fitting out the yards, and bending the sails to them. And now, I've begun to add the running rigging, starting at the mizzen mast, and moving forward. Now that I'm well into it, I'm beginning to understand the plans. It's necessary to reference various different plans to see all of the runs and belaying points. This means the task is best down with a big table spare... The kitchen table works for me, but it does mean that it's not very easy to proceed when family are around for Christmas - a nice problem to have ! Here are some pictures of progress so far...
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robdurant reacted to Halsey in Nordkap by robdurant - Billing Boats - 1:50 - RADIO
I'll second that, it is VERY VERY basic and whilst you may not be an experienced boat builder (I'm not) its not for those without an aptitude for modelling and problem solving - I model Railways and RC planes and have some years of modelling under my belt esp since I early retired nearly 10 years ago.
It is a great model though and well worth it just be prepared for a number of dry runs to get it right and take your time.
UPDATE - I have just applied EzeKote without matting and even on the first coat it looks like its going to work well - shame it is such a high gloss as that precludes using it as a general sealer (on the decks as an example) but I'm going to overpaint it, also it doesn't "smooth"out as it dries, as would be the case with a true resin, so it has left a slightly disappointing brush mark finish but on the plus side it is very easy to work with and very quick drying.
J
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robdurant got a reaction from Halsey in Nordkap by robdurant - Billing Boats - 1:50 - RADIO
Somehow I found myself doing two builds where the instructions were much more basic than my previous models, and it does mean that more of my energy is spent on convincing myself to keep plugging away than it was on the builds I did before. I do find I get satisfaction from working out my own solutions, so it's just part of the process. Definitely a word to the wise for those setting out, though. There are various stages where the Nordkap simply leaves you to work it all out for yourself.
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robdurant reacted to KeithAug in Cangarda 1901 by KeithAug - Scale 1:24 - Steam Yacht
I am taking my time preparing stuff before I commit to the glue.
I sorted out the small frames at the bow and stern.
I spent a happy day stripping the cutting templates from the frames. I didn't find any of the usual solvents worked particularly well on pritt stick adhesive but peeling / sanding worked ok.
The cut line for the deck made the frames very flexible and I wanted them to be a little stiffer for the future hull sanding process. I therefore temporarily glued small strips of wood across the deck cut line to increase the stiffness.
I also sorted out the correct vertical position of the keel. The keel slots were cut deeper than needed so I cut the keel strip and then assembled it into a few of the frames before setting it to the correct heights fore and aft. With friction holding the keel in place I glued tabs to the frames to fix the keel position.
The line of the keel is broken at frame 61 and the next job is to sort out the position of the aft section of the keel.
Not very exciting but progress is progress.
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