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BareHook got a reaction from Cap'n Rat Fink in Schooner Hannah by BareHook - Authentic Models - Scale ~1:80 - Kitbash Upgrade
I added the cap rails and upper deck rail frames, so now I can complete the planking. I created a small separate nose rail peice at the bow that allowed me to have the knight heads as solid frames down through the deck. I just need to trim the tops and shape them.
I have a bit of scroll work to carve, I plan to try it on walnut and see how it goes. There is also a black arch on the transom that is a thin plank over the transom planking, but at this scale, I think painted card stock will work for that.
I hope to have the hull complete and finished soon, then I can start to focus on the deck furniture and fittings.
Ken
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BareHook got a reaction from Cap'n Rat Fink in Schooner Hannah by BareHook - Authentic Models - Scale ~1:80 - Kitbash Upgrade
I've completed the Bulwarks and Cap Rails, please don't look too close at the scroll work! I don't know how some of you do that fine carving, but simple scrolls came out pretty rough for me . I installed the rudder, pintle/gudgeons and loose fit the tiller, Bow Sprit and Masts. The pintle/gudgeons each were made from a single brass strip that was slit cut at each end and bent in opposite directions and am happy with how they turned out. I tried blackening the swivels and pintle/gidgeons, but it just doesn't seem to stick well, so its flat black enamel for me.
I'm now working on the catheads, timberheads, swivel posts and channels, then I'll put a coat of satin finish on all the exposed wood and its on to the deck furniture.
Ken
P.S. I finally got a new phone and I think the camera takes much better pictures
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BareHook got a reaction from Cap'n Rat Fink in Schooner Hannah by BareHook - Authentic Models - Scale ~1:80 - Kitbash Upgrade
I've completed the swivel posts, catheads, timberheads and channels. I'll add the slots and facing on the channels when I do the chainplates and deadeyes. Next I'm going to get a coat of minwax waterbase satin on all the wood and that should really bring out more color in the hull. I'll wait to coat the deck until after mounting the deck furniture to have a better adhesive bond to the bare wood of the deck.
Ken
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BareHook got a reaction from Cap'n Rat Fink in Schooner Hannah by BareHook - Authentic Models - Scale ~1:80 - Kitbash Upgrade
Its been a while since I posted an update, but here it goes:
Most of the deck furniture is complete, but some is loosely placed.
Completed rigging the cannons, threading 2mm blocks was "interesting" I used these twisted wire needle threaders that I found at Michael's. I did the coils by wetting the line with diluted PVA and wrapping it around a small dowel then using a toothpick to slide the coil down to the deck, where the wet glue held it in place.
I made the ships bell from solid brass in a hand drill and shaped it using needle files (poor mans lathe).
Currently I am completing masts and spars, then the standing rigging.
Ken
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BareHook got a reaction from Bossman in Schooner Hannah by BareHook - Authentic Models - Scale ~1:80 - Kitbash Upgrade
OK, completed masts, shrouds, ratlines, catheads rigging, anchors & bouys, forstays, fore running rigging, fabricated booms & gaffs
I think that captures most...
Next up rigging booms, gaffs, yards, backstays
Gotta give a shout out to "Syren" co, their blocks are awesome! though I need to buy more needle threaders, I only get about 2-4 blocks esp the smaller 2mm and 3/32 before threader wire breaks.
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BareHook got a reaction from mtaylor in Return after a 5 year "shore leave"
Its good to be back and modeling, I'm continuing my Hannah build after being shelved for 5 years.
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BareHook got a reaction from MEDDO in Return after a 5 year "shore leave"
Its good to be back and modeling, I'm continuing my Hannah build after being shelved for 5 years.
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BareHook got a reaction from druxey in Return after a 5 year "shore leave"
Its good to be back and modeling, I'm continuing my Hannah build after being shelved for 5 years.
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BareHook got a reaction from JeffT in Return after a 5 year "shore leave"
Its good to be back and modeling, I'm continuing my Hannah build after being shelved for 5 years.
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BareHook got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Armed Virginia Sloop by BareHook - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48 - First Wood Ship Build
Thanks to MSW and all for the compliments and support, I plan to post some better photos monday and get them in the completed gallery.
Special thanks to the following:
Peter Jaquith for providing build documentation and sail plans.
Alistair for providing a "build path" to follow and learn from. It was great (and educational ) to follow the same build that was a few months ahead of me, though you accelerated and left me in the dust at the end
Ken
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BareHook got a reaction from JpR62 in Return after a 5 year "shore leave"
Its good to be back and modeling, I'm continuing my Hannah build after being shelved for 5 years.
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BareHook got a reaction from lmagna in Schooner Hannah by BareHook - Authentic Models - Scale ~1:80 - Kitbash Upgrade
After a 5 year "shore leave" I'm back I'll call restart date July 2020, its good to get back into it, got distracted fishing and a couple moves makes it hard to work on.
Masting completed, rigging in process, will post some pics soon.
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BareHook got a reaction from BLACK VIKING in Return after a 5 year "shore leave"
Its good to be back and modeling, I'm continuing my Hannah build after being shelved for 5 years.
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BareHook got a reaction from CiscoH in Armed Virginia Sloop by BareHook - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48 - First Wood Ship Build
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BareHook got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Poorly designed ship model kits or those that are plain made-up (edited by admin)
My first 4 builds will be ficticious ships due to my naming each after one of my kids, that being said, my "Hannah" as based upon the Schooner Hannah but the accuracy is limited by my kit bashing and ability, since the kit is very limited at best and I didn't feel ready for a full "Hahn" scratch build though I think it will be a fair representation of the vessel.
If I were to try to build a "museum quality historically accurate" vessel, the stress of trying match everything perfectly would likely turn me off somewhat from the hobby during the learning stages of these first builds, but as I develop technique and learn my limits, I will likely take up the challenge of a true historical build in the future.
Ken
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BareHook got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Jolly Roger Pirate Ship by Kimberley - FINISHED - Lindberg - PLASTIC - 1:130
Happy Birthday Kimberly
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BareHook got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Jolly Roger Pirate Ship by Kimberley - FINISHED - Lindberg - PLASTIC - 1:130
Or create a ficticious story as to what happened.
"The captain of the French frigate was a brutal tyrant and fell victim to mutiny when his first mate and the crew took the law in their own hands and went on to become the scourge of the Carribean..."
Ken
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BareHook got a reaction from AON in Hooks and blocks
Here are a couple tutorials online:
http://www.modelboatyard.com/hooks.html\
http://www.modelboatyard.com/stropping.html
Ken
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BareHook got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Question: Essential Books for a Ship Modeler's Library?
How about:
"Rigging Period Ship Models"
and
"Rigging Period Fore and Aft Craft"
Both by Lennarth Petersson.
I've been planning on getting these two.
Ken
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BareHook got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Armed Virginia Sloop by BareHook - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48 - First Wood Ship Build
Complete! The armed privateer "Emma" is ready the become the scourge of English merchant shipping.
2 1/2 years to complete, who knows how many hours?
Below are a couple quick shots, I plan to setup a better photo shoot when able, right now the next couple weeks are really busy with moving to a new house, so I finished her just in time.
Ken
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BareHook got a reaction from Michel L. in Question: Essential Books for a Ship Modeler's Library?
How about:
"Rigging Period Ship Models"
and
"Rigging Period Fore and Aft Craft"
Both by Lennarth Petersson.
I've been planning on getting these two.
Ken
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BareHook got a reaction from edmay in Question: Essential Books for a Ship Modeler's Library?
How about:
"Rigging Period Ship Models"
and
"Rigging Period Fore and Aft Craft"
Both by Lennarth Petersson.
I've been planning on getting these two.
Ken
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BareHook got a reaction from CharlieZardoz in Schooner Hannah by BareHook - Authentic Models - Scale ~1:80 - Kitbash Upgrade
Its been a while since I posted an update, but here it goes:
Most of the deck furniture is complete, but some is loosely placed.
Completed rigging the cannons, threading 2mm blocks was "interesting" I used these twisted wire needle threaders that I found at Michael's. I did the coils by wetting the line with diluted PVA and wrapping it around a small dowel then using a toothpick to slide the coil down to the deck, where the wet glue held it in place.
I made the ships bell from solid brass in a hand drill and shaped it using needle files (poor mans lathe).
Currently I am completing masts and spars, then the standing rigging.
Ken
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BareHook got a reaction from michael mott in Wire rope?
I would consider using electrical multi strand wire, it is already in a twisted form and can be found in really small diameters. You could even use insulated wire, just strip the insulation. If the twists are not tight enough, secure one end and put the other in a drill motor, you can spin it tighter. You can find it tin plated (silver appearance) or bare copper that can be blackened.
Ken
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BareHook reacted to GuntherMT in How much detail is too much
Holy crap. Spend the time to look at that Royal Caroline. It has crazy stuff like this:
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