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Børge reacted to Sjors in HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - FINISHED - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1:64 May 25, 2014

You are also right Mobbsie,

That one was also the other way around.
So for the third time a fix......
Børge got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Half Moon by popeye the sailor - Billing Boats - 1:40 scale kit April 3, 2014

One word Popeye "Perfetto".

Just wonderful work my friend.., this will be verynice to watch as she goes along...

Børge
Børge got a reaction from Sjors in HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - FINISHED - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1:64 April 3, 2014

Hi Sjors

Wonerful job on your ship, this will be nice to follow....
Say hi to Anja, and dont make heer work to much

Børge
Børge reacted to popeye the sailor in Half Moon by popeye the sailor - Billing Boats - 1:40 scale kit   April 3, 2014

thanks Keith     I've been wanting to move on to one of the other builds........but this one has become addictive! it's been a while since I ran two build together........I have two tables. it's the way I used to do it.......I may have to do just that! yes.......I do find it amazing........I guess having eight builds in the wings, is my case in point    the admiral sent me a new picture today.........her sense of humor boggles my mind.

thanks for the good word......from your fat forearmed friend    I'll have the transom done tomorrow
Børge reacted to Sjors in HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - FINISHED - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1:64 April 3, 2014

Thanks Adriaan,

Yes, soon it is filling and sanding.
But first I have to close the hull.......
For the big parts I use a electrical sanding machine called a mouse.
A little handy tool.
No pain in de shoulders for me !
Børge reacted to Sjors in HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - FINISHED - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1:64 April 1, 2014

3/4 of the planking is done.
On the port side I have used some filler to see how it's gonna be.
And it is smooth !
Nice layer for the next planking.
Now I can close her and then it is totally filling and sanding.
A few pictures to show you.
Børge reacted to popeye the sailor in Half Moon by popeye the sailor - Billing Boats - 1:40 scale kit   April 1, 2014

thanks John, Mark and Patrick

I think the ship's barber is out at the moment Sjors.....but I could do it! I have attachments for my clippers!    ......and for that traditional stooge's haircut........I can use a bowl! :D    appreciate the good word!

I do listen to classical music from time to time........I was thinking more of the songs like "sunglasses at night"....or "cheap sunglasses"
     thanks for the good word Nenad!

decal makers are nice things to have Daniel......I wish I had one when I was into modeling cars.   although it makes it easy to create the fancy designs on ships, it still doesn't come close to those who are really good with a brush. the first thing to do, is to figure out whether a particular aspect is painted on.....or carved. to be honest......I don't know if I can carve .....I should try it. I'll keep it in mind when I do get the updated version icky-may

thank you Borge.........good to see you here! did you see the glare all the way to Norway? :D   thanks for the good word!
Børge got a reaction from Sjors in Half Moon by popeye the sailor - Billing Boats - 1:40 scale kit March 28, 2014

That is exellent work my friend.
Wery Nicely done

Børge
Børge reacted to popeye the sailor in Half Moon by popeye the sailor - Billing Boats - 1:40 scale kit   February 19, 2014

I am not used to doing anything during my work week....I'm usually too tired and falling asleep at my computer.   this is something I just had to get done. so, I did the railing Saturday evening........

then Sunday evening, I did the pin rack........stained it just before I went to bed.   I glued it in place before I went to work this morning.

so......now the railings are complete. this step is done.   there are some other rails along the hull to go on yet...and some painting. I'll be doing that next. here are some shots of the deck and how it looks now.

these two pictures how the railings follow the bulwarks

I need to get some semi gloss lacquer for the seal coat......I have some clear gloss, but I think it would be too much shine.   I'll be heading back to the Gothenborg to do some more rigging. thanks for your good comments, I really appreciate it very much.
Børge reacted to Dan Vadas in HMS Victory by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - Del Prado - Restoration February 8, 2014

I won't be finished for a while yet , but here's a couple of pics of the "current state of play". I'll do a full set of progress pics when I get home next week - it's too hard to do with the laptop I'm using at the moment.

Craigb - sure, the old guy had a go to the best of his abilities on a very poor kit. The more I read the "destructions" the more I realise why he did it the way he did - they even confuse ME .

If he'd have been on MSW from the start we'd have helped him through and I'd have had a much easier task now. Or we'd have talked him out of attempting the kit in the first place and gone with something a lot easier which he probably would have finished before he passed away.

Danny
Børge reacted to BRiddoch in USS Constitution by BRiddoch - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 February 8, 2014

Thanks all. Anyway, I did not like the direction the instructions were taking me on installing the upper Gunport lids, so I jumped on the first plane to Boston to see how they were really installed. Just kidding. I happened to be in Boston in November and was treated to a after hours tour by MSW member popeyetosea. I took the attached picture of the actual upper lid and modeled based on that.

I painted the lids and installed the hinges, drill holes for the eyebolts using a #79 drill bit, and installed the eyebolts to the lid. I then installed another eyebolt to the curtain and glued the lid in place. From there I simply rigged with black thread and coated it with CA and paint to simulate the wire rope look.

Bob R.
Børge reacted to M. Pajulahti in USS Constitution by M. Pajulahti - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 February 2, 2014

This is my first build log. I started this hobby about three years ago and here are my previous builds:

Revell - Dom Fernando II e Gloria

Artesania Latina - Mare Nostrum

Corel - Flattie

Now it felt i'm ready for something bigger, so I bought the USS Constitution. Why? Basicly it just felt like a good choice, and I like the ships of that period. Also, I wanted the best quality kit for that, so my choice was Model Shipways. It's funny, because I'm from Finland (if you don't know, it's in North Europe) and everyone around here are building just european or asian model kits. In finnish modelbuildingsite they don't even mention MS in a list of manufacturers, so I guess i'm really the only one around here who is building this.

So this will be my third wooden build, but the first wooden sailing ship and first in this size. For now, it feels pretty big challenge, and I know it will very long build, but I'll always enjoyed building and thought that it's more fun if there are a lot of pieces. The kit looks excellent and i'm very happy to get started.

Here are the first photos, just setting the keel pieces...

Markku
Børge got a reaction from mtaylor in Dragon by Borge - Billing Boats - scale 1:12 - sail yacht January 1, 2014

Thanks Guys, a happy new year to all of you to.

Wont be long now before i am back in the build, have been workng a lot with the CNC mil lately.

Børge
Børge got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Dragon by Borge - Billing Boats - scale 1:12 - sail yacht January 1, 2014

Thanks Guys, a happy new year to all of you to.

Wont be long now before i am back in the build, have been workng a lot with the CNC mil lately.

Børge
Børge got a reaction from egkb in Dragon by Borge - Billing Boats - scale 1:12 - sail yacht January 1, 2014

Thanks Guys, a happy new year to all of you to.

Wont be long now before i am back in the build, have been workng a lot with the CNC mil lately.

Børge
Børge got a reaction from augie in Dragon by Borge - Billing Boats - scale 1:12 - sail yacht January 1, 2014

Thanks Guys, a happy new year to all of you to.

Wont be long now before i am back in the build, have been workng a lot with the CNC mil lately.

Børge
Børge got a reaction from Sjors in Dragon by Borge - Billing Boats - scale 1:12 - sail yacht January 1, 2014

Thanks Guys, a happy new year to all of you to.

Wont be long now before i am back in the build, have been workng a lot with the CNC mil lately.

Børge
Børge reacted to Anja in HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - FINISHED - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1:64 January 1, 2014

Dear Sjors,

It is January 1st. Time to start your Aggie.

Anja
Børge reacted to Sjors in HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - FINISHED - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1:64 January 1, 2014

Hi Mobbsie,

Look what the postman is bringing me today
A postcard from England with a lovely surprise in it !
THANKS my friend !
Børge reacted to popeye the sailor in Dragon by Borge - Billing Boats - scale 1:12 - sail yacht January 1, 2014

a merry Christmas to you and yours as well....I miss you and your beautiful work!
Børge got a reaction from Sjors in HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - FINISHED - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1:64 January 1, 2014

Well Sjors, you are at it again
Thats a mighty fine ship you got, this will be very interesting to follow.
I see a lot of shiny parts to
Best of counstruction luck when you start it my friend,

Børge
Børge got a reaction from augie in Dragon by Borge - Billing Boats - scale 1:12 - sail yacht December 26, 2013

Ho ho Friends

Just want to wish everyone a Happy Christmas

Børge
Børge got a reaction from mtaylor in Dragon by Borge - Billing Boats - scale 1:12 - sail yacht December 26, 2013

Ho ho Friends

Just want to wish everyone a Happy Christmas

Børge
Børge got a reaction from egkb in Dragon by Borge - Billing Boats - scale 1:12 - sail yacht December 24, 2013

Ho ho Friends

Just want to wish everyone a Happy Christmas

Børge
Børge got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Gothenborg by Popeye the sailor - Billing Boats - 1:100 scale December 24, 2013

Hi Popeye

Have a merry Christmas my friend.

Børge

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