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Nirvana
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Nirvana reacted to HIPEXEC in US Brig Syren by Hipexec - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 - building as USS Argus
Change is there in tiny, tiny faint print? It's also not "alive" to open?
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Nirvana reacted to HIPEXEC in US Brig Syren by Hipexec - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 - building as USS Argus
Made the change...let's see if they stick
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Nirvana reacted to Heronguy in US Brig Syren by Hipexec - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 - building as USS Argus
Hi Rich,
When you edit your profile you will find a place to edit your signature.
So,
1) Choose My Profile from your username on the left side of the 2nd Blue Bar at the top of any MSW window (where signet, notification ... are
2) That'll open a new window with a summary of your profile. On the upper right is a button for Edit my Profile. Press it.
3) In the new window on the left side are a bunch of profile sections. 5th one down in Signature. Press it and you're there!
Doug
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Nirvana reacted to HIPEXEC in US Brig Syren by Hipexec - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 - building as USS Argus
Does anybody know how to add my new build to my "signature"?
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Nirvana reacted to skifflake in US Brig Syren by Hipexec - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 - building as USS Argus
Hi Bob: Will keep watching your build. I'm from Canada but spend a few months in Largo each winter. Bought a place there five years ago and love it. Lets keep in touch. Pat at Skiff Lake
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Nirvana reacted to rafine in US Brig Syren by Hipexec - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 - building as USS Argus
Good to see you back Rich. A nice choice.
Bob
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Nirvana reacted to HIPEXEC in US Brig Syren by Hipexec - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 - building as USS Argus
USS Syren plan
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Nirvana reacted to HIPEXEC in US Brig Syren by Hipexec - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 - building as USS Argus
For you history buffs, the USS Argus was instrumental in winning a major battle in the Barbary Wars in the early 1800's under President Jefferson. Marine Lt. Presley O'Bannon was the Marine commander aboard the USS Argus and was the hero of the Battle of Derna that gave birth to the first line in the Marine Corps Hymn..."to the shores of Tripoli". O'Bannon was awarded the Mameluke sword by the restored prince of Derna, Tripoli and the Mameluke sword was adapted by the USMC for all officers to wear during formal ceremonies to this day.
The Argus gave artillery support during the battle and helped turn the tide of battle. These Barbary Wars were the equivalent of fighting ISIS today.
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Nirvana reacted to HIPEXEC in US Brig Syren by Hipexec - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 - building as USS Argus
Hello Doug
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Nirvana reacted to Heronguy in US Brig Syren by Hipexec - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 - building as USS Argus
I've ordered my Syren too. See you in the shipyard!
Doug
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Nirvana reacted to HIPEXEC in US Brig Syren by Hipexec - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 - building as USS Argus
The USS Syren will be my 4th attempt to match the high quality of the models many of you create here on this great website.. I am actually going to build a model of the USS Argus, but since nobody makes this kit, I will make some modifications to the USS Syren to create the USS Argus.
The model kit is supposed to be in the mail. I bought it from Model Expo.
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Nirvana reacted to Worldway in Bluenose by Worldway - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Haven't made a lot of progress. I added some bracing over the joints of the keel, market the bearding and rabbet lines and started cutting the joint. It's going fairly well. I got one side done but will give my hand a rest before I start the next side.
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Nirvana reacted to Worldway in Bluenose by Worldway - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
I went down to my shop tonight to grab something really quick, and well, one thing led to another.......
So, from reading other logs I knew that the aft section of the false keel was delicate. I still managed to break it. Luckily it didn't snap off, it was just a fracture, so I applied a bit of CA and was back in the game again.
After that, I figured it was safer to sand the laser char with the keel on edge.
While sanding the middle keel, I guess I got too aggressive and, once again, I fractured the part
More CA and everything was fine. I think I was lucky that nothing completely broke off.
I wan't happy with the fit between the aft and middle bulkheads so did additional sanding (carefully) to get them better in line.
I then used a generous amount of carpenters glue to attach the three sections and added some weights. I'll let them cook over night.
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Nirvana reacted to skifflake in Bluenose by Worldway - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Keep us updated. I will be watching as the bluenose is one of my favorite. Pat
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Nirvana reacted to Worldway in Bluenose by Worldway - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
This is my second build.
I received the Bluenose kit just before Christmas. The Admiral "suggested" I put it under the Christmas tree. So on Boxing Day I did an inventory. All parts were present and accounted for. However, one problem I had was that one of the dowels was badly warped. I emailed Model Shpways and had two replacement dowels in about 2 weeks. Excellent customer service. All the wood was sorted, organized and stored in cardboard tubes. I laid the plans out flat to try to get the folds out of them.
I plan on following Bob Hunt's practicum from Lauck Street Shipyards for the most part but will also be using the MS instructions manual plus other build logs on this forum.
I also purchased the book Bluenose by Brian and Phil Backman. Toronto: McClelland and Stewart, 1965. According to MS it was a major reference for the kit.
Right now I am cleaning up my workspace and getting everything prepared to start this build.
I will be pre-occupied over the next few days but hope to get started later this weekend.
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Nirvana got a reaction from Ryland Craze in 18th Century Longboat by Nirvana - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48
All the "plates are now installed.
Time for the bowsprit to be attached.
And ....... and, yes so close.
I am also pre-rigging the mast.
Thought to have the majority of rigging done prior mast installation.
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Nirvana reacted to Matt763 in Virginia 1819 by Matt763 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:41 - First Build
After lurking for a while and checking out everyone's amazing builds on here, i decided to embark on one of my own. I had previously done plastic modelling and such but nothing ever quite like this so needless to say it was a bit daunting and overwhelming what with the vast amount of knowledge people seem to have and how the instructions for these models arent super clear.
I wasnt going to do a build log for the ship originally mainly because it was my first one and i wasnt sure how well it would turn out. But so far i am quite pleased! It is not perfect and there are flaws and things i am unhappy with, but for my first time i would say not too shabby. So i am going to start the log part way into the build.
I have just finished my first layer of planking and i am working on sanding and filling the small dents and gaps with some wood filler. The instructions had suggested to put on the decking before doing the planking but since i thought i would be flipping the model over and pushing on it to drive in the pins for the planks, i opted to take care of that after.
So here are a few pictures i have taken so far. A few pictures partway through the planking, some of the completed pre-sanded hull and lastly some of the mostly finished and sanded hull (still have a bit of tweaking to do on it).
Next up will be planking the deck and any suggestions are helpful!
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Nirvana reacted to mikiek in 18th Century Longboat by Nirvana - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48
Looks like there was a little celebration? Besides the nail at the bottom, is there any other fastener?
That's a good pic of the trim at the wale. You did a good job of fixing that paper trim to the boat.
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Nirvana got a reaction from Jack12477 in 18th Century Longboat by Nirvana - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48
All the "plates are now installed.
Time for the bowsprit to be attached.
And ....... and, yes so close.
I am also pre-rigging the mast.
Thought to have the majority of rigging done prior mast installation.
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Nirvana reacted to MarisStella.hr in News and Info from MarisStella Ship Model Kits
The next step looks to be a simple one : one strip downwards and then planking entire wale area...
all the strips are equal wide to their entire lengths...
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Nirvana got a reaction from CaptainSteve in 1:64 deck lantern - lighted
Glad I found this topic, the link mentioned will be a great source for my build of Solö.
The price isn't bad either.
The remote at 10 dollars will be helpful too.
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Nirvana got a reaction from Erik W in 18th Century Longboat by Nirvana - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48
All the "plates are now installed.
Time for the bowsprit to be attached.
And ....... and, yes so close.
I am also pre-rigging the mast.
Thought to have the majority of rigging done prior mast installation.
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Nirvana got a reaction from Jack12477 in 18th Century Longboat by Nirvana - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48
Well, before next "masted" build, I am going to work on the skill of making chainplates and eyes. And rigging in general.
I have material for those exercises.
Practice makes one better, someone said long time ago.
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Nirvana got a reaction from mikiek in 18th Century Longboat by Nirvana - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48
All the "plates are now installed.
Time for the bowsprit to be attached.
And ....... and, yes so close.
I am also pre-rigging the mast.
Thought to have the majority of rigging done prior mast installation.
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