Nirvana
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But I so glad you are showing us the details before disappearing into the ship. Thank you.
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Rivets?
Nirvana replied to Nirvana's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
Kev, I like your idea and that would surely work when doing a few, but 4000! Not so much. That would the time when I say "no rivets". -
John, I decided to go with natural finish on the bowsprit and blackened rings for contrast. Tried silver soldering the other day, which I have done long time ago. Didn't realize how fun it was, even at this small scale.
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If I know you right by now, I would place my bet that you will fashion your own.
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A comparison shot between SSM (Syren Ship Model) and ModelExpo and their block "according to same size" SSM to the left and a ME to right.
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Welcome to MSW, Coming from Scandinavia myself, I know we have a lot of maritime history. Hope you will have a ship of this category in mind.
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Worked to make one of the hooks...... Oboy! I have to say...... when I shot the picture I realized how coarse the items are. But to the regular naked eye at a distance of 16" (40cm) it is perfect. You can't see the imperfections. "Macro" (or as it should be micro in true photography) surely can reveal flaws in material. The hook itself measure about 4mm overall length. Block and hook are both from Syren Model Company. Can't imagine other companies quality. I am to replace Model Shipways blocks and non-existence hooks with items long time ago ordered from SMC (Syren Model Company) Model Shipways blocks are about 1/3 larger than SMC, so just imagine how bad they would be in the picture. I will do an upload tomorrow, for comparison. The black cord inserted in the hook and surrounding the block is regular sewing thread. Which will be replace.
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Would you like to share the stl?
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A long time ago..... back in the stone ages I learned working with silver soldering. In those days it was small items but I noticed today when I did it for the first time in 26 years it's not that easy. But I am satisfied with the outcome, I made the small rings too. Now I am hooked with soldering I do look forward to do more of it. Once blackened I think it will be okay. I am to leave the bowsprit natural in front and white inboards.
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Nat, first I like to Welcome you to MSW! I like destroyers myself and am currently building a 1/700 scale paper model and preparing a 3d print 1/72 scale of a Swedish destroyer; HMS Halland, a destroyer my father was stationed on. I would suggest you to join this look at this forum as well. This is directly to the kit of yours and maybe they can help you out with the information. Since she belongs to the Benson class destroyer there is a build log Farenholt herself. Here is that link. Good luck and let us know of your progress.
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David, the progress of your is looking good. And yes, the built in camera in phones has the tendency of creating illusions of non-straight lines.... has happened to me too. I used the heat-only technique for bending my planking. Tricky but does work.
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Having that penny as a reference is great, you really get the sense of details and size of this little model. Great job!
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Chilliard, I am surely impressed by your build of the Black Pearl. I don't know whether you have heard about this website, which has a lot of goodies for us builder in many way. It's called Historic Ship Model. They have a true wooden deck for your kit and other items you might want to change.
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uploading pictures
Nirvana replied to David56's topic in How to use the MSW forum - **NO MODELING CONTENT**
I have uploaded picture in the size of 4600x3400 plus without any problems. But yes, there is a flaw with it (kind of surprising pleasant), details you didn't see with your eyes may stand out and you start wondering "What did I do there?" Best way to document is to use a digital camera not a phone. -
Rivets?
Nirvana replied to Nirvana's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
James and Kurt, can these decals can be applied to painted wood or brass? -
One of member used resin rivets on his model. This resulted I looked into the items and various scale. The rivets are 3d so they have surface. They are focusing majorly on R/R but can certainly be adapted for our purpose. You can find their products @ Archer Fine Transfers, Decals, Surface Details and Dry Transfers for model builders (archertransfers.com)
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GBmodeler, I just finished reading through your build log, very interesting model you choose. I am curious why this type specially, but then looking at your username my guess you are from Great Britain, please correct me if I am wrong. We are many builder in MSW from Washington state. And as a former Spokanite (www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Spokanite Spokanite definition is - a native or resident of Spokane, Washington.) , it's great to see more of us in here.
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Daniel, first I like to extend a warm welcome to MSW. And secondly saying your are doing a great job. Just make sure the bulkheads are faired properly, in the last picture it looks that you can remove more from bulkheads A8 aft-wards. You can also add more material if needed between the bulkheads if needed. This create stability and more bonding area for the planking.
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Effie, To answer 1: There is something called "ARTR" (Almost Ready To Run) "RC boat" use that as for a search. You will see there are many boats that comes with very little assembly, all you need to add is a radio/receiver and battery pack. To answer 2: Take a look at our sponsors on the main page, Bluejacket Inc have some kits that may interest you. Again, you are not providing us with much information of what you like to do.
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Hi Effie and welcome to MSW. Some questions: Sailing or motorized version? If sailing, do you want to compete? If so, see amya.org. You will also find a lot of useful links even if to compete. If motorized, is it just for fun or do you want to build scale model with details? Krick is one well known manufacturer. I would suggest you write down the criteria you want with your RC. Use internet and do some research, you will be amazed how much there's to choose from. Many of us are into RC and you will find a lot of help once established your direction of type. Don't get me wrong but your original question is like going to a car dealer and saying I like to buy a car.
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Chuck's idea using heat worked out fine for me.... Looking good for you.
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John, All "metal" parts in my kit was molded brittania soft metal. Bags showed "Made in China" same applies to the metal parts in the Syren kit of mine.
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Pictures in wrong order
Nirvana replied to Tomasz B's topic in How to use the MSW forum - **NO MODELING CONTENT**
Tomas, I use Edge browser exclusively (don't even have any other browser installed) and I have never had any issues with uploading pictures. I do my editing with ACDsee, and saving edited pictures in a separate folder not together with original. -
John, My kit didn't even such part. Had to make it myself.
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