CaptainSteve Posted November 7, 2015 Share #421 Posted November 7, 2015 Beautiful !! Stunning !! Crisp !! Ken. It's been a joy watching your Niagara come together. You can count me in for your Constitution build, already !! GLakie, Jack12477 and Canute 3 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canute Posted November 7, 2015 Share #422 Posted November 7, 2015 What they've all said. It is a jewel, Ken. Jack12477, CaptainSteve and GLakie 3 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted November 7, 2015 Share #423 Posted November 7, 2015 Congratulations on finishing a truly fine model Ken. You can be justifiably very proud of her! Jack12477, CaptainSteve, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted November 7, 2015 Share #424 Posted November 7, 2015 I echo the above sentiments Ken. You have done a wonderful job. Your model of the Niagara is first rate. You have done her justice. David B Jack12477, GLakie, CaptainSteve and 1 other 4 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpstateNY Posted November 8, 2015 Share #425 Posted November 8, 2015 (edited) Hi Ken, My congratulations as well...you have built a stunning model that I hope you enjoy for many years to come. Thank you for all the shared building tips and I am already looking forward to your Constitution build! Cheers, Nigel. Edited November 8, 2015 by UpstateNY Canute, dgbot, GLakie and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build Logs: H.M.S. Triton Cross Section, USF Confederacy Model Shipways Completed Log: Red Dragon Artesania Latina Gallery: Red Dragon: Artesania Latina Member: Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvesP Posted November 8, 2015 Share #426 Posted November 8, 2015 Congratulations !!! I wanted to let you know that I have been looking forward to your updated build log on a regular basis for quite some time. Everytime I opened it, I found it not only informative but laid out in terms for the simple layman that I am. It influenced me so much that It coerced me into selecting and purchasing my own Model Shipways Niagara a while back. The choice at that time was the Niagara or the Brig Syren. You made my selection seem more approachable and less intimidating to the intermediary beginner. I find that working on my build(s) to be both enjoyable and therapeutic for my condition. It is sad to see it come to an end, but I look forward to your tackling of the U.S.S. Constitution next. Please don't make it seem so easy, for I fear I will try convince myself that I too, am up to the task (LOL)... With best wishes and congratulations, Aves Puryear GLakie, CaptainSteve, xken and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuntherMT Posted November 9, 2015 Share #427 Posted November 9, 2015 Spectacular job Ken, and congratulations on finishing. I would never believe this was anyone's "first build" if I hadn't followed you along from the beginning, you've done a great job, and I've learned a fair amount of interesting things from your log. You finished in record time too, almost half the time it took me for the much simpler AVS. Just amazing. Looking forward to seeing what you do with the Constitution! Canute, GLakie, CaptainSteve and 1 other 4 Quote Brian Mystery project coming soon! Current build - Medway Longboat Complete - Armed Virginia Sloop Complete - Carmen (First Build) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jct Posted November 9, 2015 Share #428 Posted November 9, 2015 Absolutely stunning fine workmanship throughout MarisStella.hr, Canute, GLakie and 2 others 5 Quote Thx J In process On Hold US Brig Niagara Model Shipways Pinta ...Shipyard, card build; In the Queue HMS Endeavor...Corel; Completed builds Agilis...Steingraeber, Dual build with Popeye USS Hannah...scratch build to something between 1/72 ish and 1/60 ish scale Corel's...Half Moon; USN Picket Boat #1...Model Shipways; Model shipways...18th Century longboat.. Harriet Lane...Model Shipways Henry J Gasser Keeling-and-Clayton-mustang-funny-car Green Elephant Funny car Curtiss Sparrowhawk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lb0190 Posted November 10, 2015 Share #429 Posted November 10, 2015 Ken, Impressive build!! Thanks for providing such a great build log. Canute, GLakie and MarisStella.hr 3 Quote Regards, Larry ---------------------------------------------------- Current Build US Brig Niagara Completed Builds George W Washburn - 1890 Tugboat Future Builds 18th Century Longboat by MS HM Cutter Cheerful Wappen Von Hamburg by Corel If your not making mistakes, your not challenging yourself – my life has been full of challenges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xken Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share #430 Posted November 15, 2015 I wish to thank all of you for your help, kind words and encouraging compliments! I have moved on to building the USS Constitution having learned many lessons on ship building with this my first build. I still have a great deal to learn and add to the skills I already have and use. GuntherMT, Canute, Jack12477 and 3 others 6 Quote Ken Current build: Maersk Detroit" Future builds: Mamoli HMS Victory 1:90 Completed builds: US Brig Niagara, Dirty Dozen, USS Constitution, 18th Century Armed Longboat https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/11935-uss-constitution-by-xken-model-shipways-scale-1768/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott larkins Posted November 22, 2016 Share #431 Posted November 22, 2016 Very nice job, well done. I can only hope my Niagara looks half that good when I am done with it. I bow at our mastery. xken and Canute 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPAM Posted November 22, 2016 Share #432 Posted November 22, 2016 well you went from novice to shipwright from one model. Congratulations on a great build. Sincerely jp. Canute 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott larkins Posted November 29, 2016 Share #433 Posted November 29, 2016 Wonderful job. I bow to your skills. Canute 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott larkins Posted April 3, 2017 Share #434 Posted April 3, 2017 A real piece of art here Ken. Really really nice job. mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave B Posted June 17, 2017 Share #435 Posted June 17, 2017 I know you finished this a while ago, but I've been away. I am planning to get back to my Niagara in the hopefully near future and I'm ready to start the rigging. Your work is amazing and will be immensely helpful and inspiring to me. Thank you for sharing and the great photography too! Dave Barnard xken and Canute 2 Quote Dave Barnard Current build: IXO 1:8 scale Mercedes W196 (a little break from ships) Completed: Marseille (Mamoli) - 1985 Constitution (Mamoli) hull and deck only - 1987 Duke William (Kammerlander) - 2008 Halifax (Lauck Street Shipyard) - 2013 Niagara (Model Shipways) no masts/rigging - 2019 HMS Speedy (Vanguard Models) - 2024 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xken Posted August 7, 2022 Author Share #436 Posted August 7, 2022 After years of dust and battle damage she was put up in dry dock; cleaned layers of dust and battle damage repaired due to young growing girls. Then a brass plague added, new base to index a custom built glass case she now resides for years to come completely protected. The granddaughters now truly appreciate the work involved in building models having grown up watching me build various model subjects. In fact the younger one now builds Star Wars spaceships with LEGO blocks that are quite intricate. Fair winds and following seas in her new home! Paul Le Wol, Dave B, ccoyle and 9 others 12 Quote Ken Current build: Maersk Detroit" Future builds: Mamoli HMS Victory 1:90 Completed builds: US Brig Niagara, Dirty Dozen, USS Constitution, 18th Century Armed Longboat https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/11935-uss-constitution-by-xken-model-shipways-scale-1768/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claybaker Posted August 7, 2022 Share #437 Posted August 7, 2022 Beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xken Posted January 17, 2023 Author Share #438 Posted January 17, 2023 The Niagara now has a much steadier and lower base to rest upon. My daughter found this in her travels and immediately bought it. Now people can now look down at the deck details which was not possible before. Perhaps the Detroit will be displayed above it whenever I get back to it. ModelExpo has been keeping me designing various model kits for them. Coyote_6, ccoyle and Prowler901 2 1 Quote Ken Current build: Maersk Detroit" Future builds: Mamoli HMS Victory 1:90 Completed builds: US Brig Niagara, Dirty Dozen, USS Constitution, 18th Century Armed Longboat https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/11935-uss-constitution-by-xken-model-shipways-scale-1768/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted January 17, 2023 Share #439 Posted January 17, 2023 28 minutes ago, xken said: ModelExpo has been keeping me designing various model kits for them. Okay, someone is gonna ask: What kits might those be? claybaker 1 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Bf 109E-7/trop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xken Posted January 18, 2023 Author Share #440 Posted January 18, 2023 (edited) Kits that I have designed to date are: Mountain Buckboard; Allerton Steam Pumper; Ladder Wagon; Hearse; Armed Longboat; USS Constitution Cross Section; Jail Wagon; Fokker EIV; Oberusel 14 Cylinder Rotary Engine; Wolsey Eight Cylinder “Viper” Engine; SE5a British Fighter; Beer Wagon; Horse Harness (pulling); Horse Hitches for Wagons- 1 Horse; 2 Horse; 4 Horse. They said that they have plenty more in the lineup; I will be 76 next month so who knows how many more. The BeerWagon and some others are at the Nuremberg International Toy Fair, Germany. Life is good.....I get paid to do my hobby what more can one ask for. Amongst all of this I did these personal projects: the Niagara; USS Constitution; Maersk Detroit (WIP); Dirty Dozen; and 1961 Showboat a pet project. A couple of stained glass windows for local church. Here are just a sampling of them. Edited January 18, 2023 by xken Prowler901, ccoyle, gjdale and 3 others 4 2 Quote Ken Current build: Maersk Detroit" Future builds: Mamoli HMS Victory 1:90 Completed builds: US Brig Niagara, Dirty Dozen, USS Constitution, 18th Century Armed Longboat https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/11935-uss-constitution-by-xken-model-shipways-scale-1768/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prowler901 Posted January 18, 2023 Share #441 Posted January 18, 2023 This is a seriously impressive resume of work, sir. Thanks, for sharing your talents with us. Todd xken and Jack12477 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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