mikiek Posted February 24, 2018 #61 Posted February 24, 2018 Simon - will you be painting that piece? Or painting it with more than one color? SimonV 1 Quote Sail on...... Mike "Dropped a part? Your shoe will always find it before your eyes do" Current Builds: Completed Builds: Lancia Armata 1803 - Panart US Brig Niagara - Model Shipways ; Section Deck Between Gun Bays - Panart ; Arrow American Gunboat - Amati Riva Aquarama - Amati T24 RC Tugboat ; Hispaniola - Megow - Restoration ; Trajta - by Mikiek - Marisstella ; Enterprise 1799 - Constructo
lmagna Posted February 25, 2018 #62 Posted February 25, 2018 Simon I know you will at some point get it to where you are happy with the results, if only because you know that you can. But even as it is it is still impressive work to a mere mortal like me! Looking forward to the final results. Lou SimonV 1 Quote Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey
SimonV Posted February 25, 2018 Author #63 Posted February 25, 2018 15 hours ago, mikiek said: Simon - will you be painting that piece? Or painting it with more than one color? Hi Mike. Decor is made from boxwood and it will stay in natural colors. I will use oil finish and some kind of dark "wash" to highlight details. My goal for whole model is to "paint with wood". Thank you Lou. I am glad you like it . Will post progress... Oliver24 and lmagna 2 Quote Simon Current build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100
mikiek Posted February 25, 2018 #64 Posted February 25, 2018 (edited) That's probably the best idea Simon. I use boxwood extensively - often times replacing the entire materials list with it. As I am sure you are seeing it is a fabulous material for modeling. The one thing I have found is that it takes stains differently than other woods. For instance, my "go to" stains for basswood (Minwax Golden Oak) look terrible on boxwood. My message is, whatever you do, try it on scrap first and give it at least 24 hours to sink in and dry. I am working on the Marisstella Trajta kit. One suggestion there is to use a mixture of 60/40 linseed oil and thinner. Apply and wipe off soon after. This build is the first time I have tried that and I really like the results. IMO on many woods it looks better than staining. It darkens boxwood just a little. You can still use varnish or some type of finish over it. Just a thought. Oh, I was wondering after the initial programming how log did it take the CNC to produce your stern emblem? Edited February 25, 2018 by mikiek SimonV 1 Quote Sail on...... Mike "Dropped a part? Your shoe will always find it before your eyes do" Current Builds: Completed Builds: Lancia Armata 1803 - Panart US Brig Niagara - Model Shipways ; Section Deck Between Gun Bays - Panart ; Arrow American Gunboat - Amati Riva Aquarama - Amati T24 RC Tugboat ; Hispaniola - Megow - Restoration ; Trajta - by Mikiek - Marisstella ; Enterprise 1799 - Constructo
SimonV Posted February 26, 2018 Author #65 Posted February 26, 2018 Hi Mike. Thanks for tips of using finishes on boxwood. I also noticed that it absorb oils and stains different than pear wood. Before applying final finish on model test will be made on scrap parts/wood. I look at your Trajta log... beautiful work . Regarding production time of stern decoration. Final version took approx. 2 hours of machining time. Quote Simon Current build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100
SimonV Posted March 15, 2018 Author #66 Posted March 15, 2018 Upper planking is finished... KARAVOKIRIS, Heinz6672, coxswain and 18 others 21 Quote Simon Current build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100
mikiek Posted March 16, 2018 #67 Posted March 16, 2018 I really like the multi colored areas of wood. I don't remember if you told us your plans for coloring the hull. Paint? Stain? All the above? SimonV and mtaylor 2 Quote Sail on...... Mike "Dropped a part? Your shoe will always find it before your eyes do" Current Builds: Completed Builds: Lancia Armata 1803 - Panart US Brig Niagara - Model Shipways ; Section Deck Between Gun Bays - Panart ; Arrow American Gunboat - Amati Riva Aquarama - Amati T24 RC Tugboat ; Hispaniola - Megow - Restoration ; Trajta - by Mikiek - Marisstella ; Enterprise 1799 - Constructo
JRB9019 Posted March 16, 2018 #68 Posted March 16, 2018 Wow - the quality of the planking is awesome. Anyone would think you've done it before!! Looking back at my Pickle's planking, one thing I did notice is how much of the bow and keel is still visible - I guess (hope!!) it's just the model and not my technique!! SimonV, mtaylor and ChrisLBren 3 Quote John Current Build: H.M. Pickle by JRB9019 - JoTiKa - Scale 1:64 - Kit Build Log in progress
SimonV Posted March 16, 2018 Author #69 Posted March 16, 2018 (edited) Mike, John - Thank you for comments, and others for likes . My goal is to "paint with wood" - using pearwood, boxwood and Ebony. Plan "A" was to use black stained pear as simulated ebony (wales & other black parts). Now I proceed to plan "B" - to actually use Ebony. After several tests with different dyes, stains, etc. nothing really "catch" the look of real Ebony. Currently I am working on wales from Ebony - still experimenting on scrap wood, but results are good . Edited March 16, 2018 by SimonV john2013, mtaylor, paulsutcliffe and 2 others 5 Quote Simon Current build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100
James H Posted July 16, 2018 #70 Posted July 16, 2018 Did you add the ebony wales yet? Nirvana 1 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: Zip, nada! On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. HMS Harpy - 1796 (production prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48
SimonV Posted July 19, 2018 Author #71 Posted July 19, 2018 Hello James, work on brig Mercury is currently on hold, due to severe health problems. I hope I will come back soon. Nirvana and James H 2 Quote Simon Current build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100
James H Posted July 19, 2018 #72 Posted July 19, 2018 1 hour ago, SimonV said: Hello James, work on brig Mercury is currently on hold, due to severe health problems. I hope I will come back soon. You get well soon!! egkb, Nirvana and SimonV 3 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: Zip, nada! On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. HMS Harpy - 1796 (production prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48
mikiek Posted July 20, 2018 #73 Posted July 20, 2018 Take care of yourself Simon - the boat isn't going anywhere. SimonV 1 Quote Sail on...... Mike "Dropped a part? Your shoe will always find it before your eyes do" Current Builds: Completed Builds: Lancia Armata 1803 - Panart US Brig Niagara - Model Shipways ; Section Deck Between Gun Bays - Panart ; Arrow American Gunboat - Amati Riva Aquarama - Amati T24 RC Tugboat ; Hispaniola - Megow - Restoration ; Trajta - by Mikiek - Marisstella ; Enterprise 1799 - Constructo
SimonV Posted November 30, 2018 Author #74 Posted November 30, 2018 (edited) Hello everyone, it has been long since the last update. I make some progress on Mercury, but my build speed is very very slow due to disability caused by illness. I managed to finish wales and started with stern. I really like to work with ebony wood, but is very difficult to process. Edited November 30, 2018 by SimonV Barbossa, ccoyle, fnick and 8 others 11 Quote Simon Current build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100
SimonV Posted December 12, 2018 Author #75 Posted December 12, 2018 Small update, working on windows and stern decoration. All from boxwood. Barbossa, Jim Rogers, Ryland Craze and 12 others 15 Quote Simon Current build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100
SimonV Posted December 30, 2018 Author #76 Posted December 30, 2018 Work continues on stern decoration. CNC machining could be very frustrating. I have great difficulties with machining, due to unexpected movement of tool into the part (-Z axis). Full inspection of machine was needed incl. mechanical and electrical parts. Also programming was changed and I finally (after two weeks of work and several destroyed parts/ tools) managed to get undamaged part. Windows were also made from 0,3mm transparent plastic sheet. KARAVOKIRIS, vossiewulf, marktiedens and 15 others 18 Quote Simon Current build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100
Katsumoto Posted December 30, 2018 #77 Posted December 30, 2018 Very nice work sir! Beautifull SimonV 1 Quote Regards, Peter Current project - Wappen von Hamburg 1669 heavily bashed Previous project - Xebec Cazador 1750 bashed Previous project - Santa Maria bashed
SimonV Posted December 31, 2018 Author #78 Posted December 31, 2018 Thank you Katsumoto for kind words and others for likes. I choose different path with this model (considering my 1st post in this build), which will be 99% scratchbuild. Your comments & likes mean a lot to me. john2013 1 Quote Simon Current build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100
Gahm Posted December 31, 2018 #79 Posted December 31, 2018 That looks fantastic! Thomas SimonV 1 Quote Current Built: Model Shipways Syren (US Brig 1803) Last Built: Anfora (kit bashed) Ictineo II (1st steam powered submarine 1864)
SimonV Posted January 5, 2019 Author #80 Posted January 5, 2019 I have started to work on rudder. Hinges are made from 0.3mm brass sheet, 0.9/0.7mm Albion Alloys tube and 0.6mm wire. KARAVOKIRIS, Heinz6672, Beef Wellington and 8 others 11 Quote Simon Current build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100
Beef Wellington Posted January 7, 2019 #81 Posted January 7, 2019 Beautiful work Simon, fantastic work with the CNC machine, I have no idea how you do it but the results speak for themselves. Just amazing, well done indeed! egkb and SimonV 2 Quote Cheers, Jason "Which it will be ready when it is ready!" In the shipyard: HMS Jason (c.1794: Artois Class 38 gun frigate) Queen Anne Royal Barge (c.1700) Finished: HMS Snake (c.1797: Cruizer Class, ship rigged sloop)
SimonV Posted January 7, 2019 Author #82 Posted January 7, 2019 Thank you Jason for such kind words. I put a lot of effort in this build and take the time to make things as good as I can. I am using CNC as my "second hand" for creating things which would be very hard to achieve due to my physical disability/illness. Quote Simon Current build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100
ccoyle Posted January 7, 2019 #83 Posted January 7, 2019 55 minutes ago, SimonV said: I put a lot of effort in this build And it shows! Your CNC work is definitely an improvement on the kit materials. SimonV and BETAQDAVE 2 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
SimonV Posted January 8, 2019 Author #84 Posted January 8, 2019 Manufacturing nails/rivets for rudder hinges. Base material is 0,3mm diameter copper wire and could not achieve to produce head bigger than 0,4mm, which is dimension of holes on hinges (learned for next time to use same dia. holes as material or max. 0,05mm bigger). I tried with knurling tool and cutting with kitchen knife as some Russian modelers do, all without success. Finally I came to idea shown on pictures below. It is slow process, but manage to produce usable nails. paulsutcliffe, ccoyle and BETAQDAVE 3 Quote Simon Current build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100
SimonV Posted January 8, 2019 Author #85 Posted January 8, 2019 (edited) Finished rudder, covered with oil finish... Edited January 8, 2019 by SimonV Dubz, Beef Wellington, goetzi73 and 6 others 9 Quote Simon Current build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100
SimonV Posted January 23, 2019 Author #86 Posted January 23, 2019 Finished rudder section . There is a color difference because Hull is not oiled yet. I also added Fish plate. coxswain, BETAQDAVE, Beef Wellington and 12 others 15 Quote Simon Current build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100
SimonV Posted January 24, 2019 Author #87 Posted January 24, 2019 (edited) I started working on the deck. Contrary to my initial planning (simplified straight planking pattern), I will stick to original plans. Edited January 24, 2019 by SimonV BETAQDAVE and coxswain 2 Quote Simon Current build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100
SimonV Posted January 25, 2019 Author #88 Posted January 25, 2019 I draw all deck planking in CAD form. After several changes to achieve best fit to hull shape, 1:1 scale drawing was transferred to 0,6mm plywood. This is base for final planking. coxswain, Tigersteve, Gahm and 6 others 9 Quote Simon Current build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100
SimonV Posted January 28, 2019 Author #89 Posted January 28, 2019 Progress on planking... Beef Wellington, Heinz6672, KARAVOKIRIS and 12 others 15 Quote Simon Current build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston by Vanguard Models Mercury by Victory Models - scale 1:64 - (99% scratchbuild) - on hold Finished: Bluenose by Amati - scale 1:100
Beef Wellington Posted January 29, 2019 #90 Posted January 29, 2019 That is very very nice Simon. Are you flipping the planks around to get the slight colour and grain difference between the cut plank pieces? The results really do speak for themselves. SimonV and BETAQDAVE 2 Quote Cheers, Jason "Which it will be ready when it is ready!" In the shipyard: HMS Jason (c.1794: Artois Class 38 gun frigate) Queen Anne Royal Barge (c.1700) Finished: HMS Snake (c.1797: Cruizer Class, ship rigged sloop)
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