ChrisLinden

Hello, 

Is there a good place / shop to buy Mast Caps? Dutch style so "donkey head" shaped. 
Im building the Friesland, the metal parts included are faultive, and no local retailer has suitable parts. 
I tried making them myself but I'm not satisfied with the results. 

Any leads are helpful. Webshops, Ebay etc

 

Thanks! 
 

Chris 

 

Hi Jan,

This is good stuff, thanks for that picture. Im going to try and make this! 

You stated that you broke that part. How did you mange that? My ones are big thick cast heavy things.

The mamoli parts are very bad metal casts. I tried drilling the holes open (they were not open all the way through) and it snapped in two. 

Also they didn't really fit and look clunky. Because I can't find these dutch models with the rope grooves in it on any webshop so far, I might try and make them myself. Fingers crossed  

'cap' or 'mast cap'

 

Jan

Ok any threads showing how to make one yourself? I have few tools so im mostly stuck with a scalpel, dremel and files

Well I don't know but google translator put it at "Donkey head". I typed it in a few different ways. Hope this is some help.

I think donkey head refers to the builder ?

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qOBXNUlWZJw/VPiTcGht5JI/AAAAAAAAkX8/4PICoCWeDOs/s1600/IMG_0001.jpg

 

This is the part Im talking about

What is this part called in english? I broke a few and some mamoli parts are incorrect so I want to attempt at making my own pr buying better parts.

So far Ive not been able to find much

 

Thanks!!

 

Chris

Hey Chris,

This is a beautiful build and belies your lack of experience. And I would say your time spent painting figures has served you well as your ship is a pleasure to look at

 

 

Bill

Thanks Bill thats kind of you to say!

Hi Chris,

 

Although Edt's anchors are great, Dutch anchors did look a bit different.

No iron bands on the wooden parts being a very distinctive one

 

Jan

 

Hi Jan, 

 

Do you have a good reference? I might have to dig up my 7 Provinciën PDF somewhere to see what's in there.

check also my log of the Vasa. I can forward you the drawings I used.

Hi Jan, a set of drawings would be great, are they in scale 1:75? 

What are the big and small rowing boat called? Im seeing different names used around the net. 

Thanks for the tips guys. Waiting for new wood and parts to come in then I can continue!

Also maybe a good link to scratch the ship rowing boats? What were the guys at Mamoli thinking with these clunky metal cast atrocities lol !

I have used this technique to paint the figures for my latest build, the Italeri MTB 74 (scale 1:35), and am happy to say that it works wonders. The Citadel washes (such as Nuln Oil) are water based, so can be watered down to cater for a lighter wash on the faces and hand. Thanks Chris for posting this.

 

1-35 Figures.JPG

 

Cheers,

Jonny

Glad it helped! Looks fantastic Johnny

Does anyone have a good description/thread of making the wooden parts of an anchor ? Im not a fan of the prefab mamoli pieces and consider making more detailed scratch parts

Thanks guys!

Hey guys

Ive not had a chance to build the last half year. We moved into our new house, my 2 companies has been really busy (in a good way) and we are expecting a new baby. I do want to get on with building cause I miss doing it, but its hard to find the time really.

Your a very very busy man! I'm actualy not too sure with Mantua rope. Should be ok though.

 

Yah plenty of stuff to keep my busy.

My band can be found here www.facebook.com/thenorthcolor 

 

Cheers! 

Hey guys

 

Im currently busy with my company and band. Recording some new songs and playing live. 
Will be back on the build soon I hope as I also wait for some new parts to arrive for the rigging/masts.

 

Cheers!

Chris

Still looking great, are you looking at using the kit supplied rope or goin to source some better lines for the rigging?

 

Hey I have some Mantua rope. Is that ok?

 

I just can t stop looking at the last pictures, it s like all of a sudden the die cast ornaments that come with the kits make much more sense, i built the San Felipe many years ago, pity it was before the internet. The wood also looks great! Fantastic and very creative!

Thank you Tomas!

Amazing work Chris. One of the things that I think detracts from models is the contrast between finished wood and painted areas (especially, where photo etched or cast metal parts are used). You did a really great job tying all those areas together.

 

Can I ask what you use for the white areas? I find that most white paints are still too bright, and I would like to find a way to dull it either with a wash or something similar. I've toyed with the idea of using a light diluted stain, and other options would be to try an off-white paint like ivory or cream.

Yes that was my goal: to get a more unified look instead of the brass parts feeling tacked on.

 

You mean the white of the underwater ship? I mixed a tiny bit of ochre into white to make it yellowed. Using a wash to stain it is nice because you will bring out the texture of the planking. But its really hard to get an even finish on such a large area, It will look blotchy quickly.

 

A good way of making rich whites on ornaments is basing it with a light gray first. Then add layers if slightly watered down white. This will look much better than a single coat of white.

Chris,

 

Very good paint job and ( to be honest ) I'm not expecting something else from you

I know you and your work !!

 

Sjors

Hehe thanks Sjors!

Hi Chris,

 

just out of curiosity: do you exclusively use Citadel paints? Do you brush these on or do you use an airbrush (as well)?

 

Thanks!

Yes i find working with them very userfriendly. Sometimes i use a can of black acrylic spraypaint to "prime" metal parts. It dries in minutes after which you can easily put any color on. If you like lots of golds and yellows, a brown undercoat works best to get a clean metalic finish. I use brushes. Airbrush is a lot of hassle and usually not worth the trouble of masking everything

 

If you want some photos/tips you can find them in my guide on the forum

Chris

Thank you for your response. I guess I'll have to get some "ink & stain" and just practice...practice & practice some more. I don't hope to get anywhere close to your results but maybe I can get a little close. Can you at least tell me what brand of "ink & stain" you used that way I can use the same things you used. Again keep up the great work it is such an inspiration.

 

best regards

 

J

 

The paints I use are Citadel (Warhammer miniature paints) and they are water acrylic based. This makes it easy to work with as opposed to Humbrol-like paints. Contrary to popular belief, these modern acrylic paints hold perfectly fine on metal also. 

 

They have a range of "inks" or "washes/shades/glazes". The names are all esoteric/fantasy. But basically Nuln Oil = just black ink. Calthan Camouflage = Green etc... 

 

Such a beautiful job! I'm planning to do the same with my cannons. Keep up the good work.

 

Chris

You are doing a FANTASTIC job! I have printed out your tutorial on painting ornaments/cast metal parts. I am particularly impressed with your painting/staining method that "ages" your wood. Did you ever do a tutorial on that process? Keep up your great work.

 

best regards

 

J

 

Hey J, thanks !  I have not done a tutorial on aging the wood. I simply used inks/stains to tone them. Nothing else was done afterwards.

I must add that it is extremely difficult to get a consistent finish, especially on a large ship. So caution is advised if you want a cohesive look.