Ponto Posted August 22, 2016 Share #271 Posted August 22, 2016 Some very fine skills and exacting workmanship are being demonstrated here! JP marktiedens and edmay 2 Quote Built & De-Commissioned: HMS Endeavour (Corel), HMS Unicorn (Corel), Abandoned: HMS Bounty (AL) Completed : Wappen Von Hamburg (Corel), Le Renommee (Euromodel)... on hold Current WIP: Berlin by Corel On Shelf: HMS Bounty (Billings), Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmay Posted August 22, 2016 Share #272 Posted August 22, 2016 Briliant workmanship,Edwin marktiedens 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share #273 Posted August 22, 2016 Thanks J.P. & Edwin. I feel that I am working at a snail`s pace,but progress continues. Mark edmay 1 Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith_W Posted August 22, 2016 Share #274 Posted August 22, 2016 You AREN'T working at a snail's pace! Compared to VinceP and me, you are a rocket! You have already overtaken me in the build, despite me having a one year head start! marktiedens, md1400cs, edmay and 1 other 4 Quote Regards, Keith 2007 (completed): HMS Bounty - Artesania Latina 2013 (completed): Viking Ship Drakkar - Amati 2014 (completed): HMS Bounty Launch - Model Shipways Current: HMS Royal William - Euromodel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratepete007 Posted August 22, 2016 Share #275 Posted August 22, 2016 OK Mike, I will repeat what I said but which disappeared ... your work has a high level of 'impressitivity' (if there is such a word). The skill in forming those long and twisted peices of metal is amazing. Pete edmay and marktiedens 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulises Victoria Posted August 23, 2016 Share #276 Posted August 23, 2016 Outstanding! Is the word that comes to my mind. So neat and clean. Hats off to you, Mark. Ulises marktiedens, edmay and fmodajr 3 Quote There aren't but two options: do it FAST, or do it RIGHT. Current Project Build Log: Soleil Royal in 1/72. Kit by Artesania Latina. Last finished projects: Royal Ship Vasa 1628; French Vessel Royal Louis 1780. 1/90 Scale by Mamoli. 120 Cannons Future projects already in my stash: Panart: San Felipe 1/75; OcCre: Santísima Trinidad 1/90; Wish List: 1/64 Amati Victory, HMS Enterprise in 1/48 by CAF models. So much to build, so little time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted August 23, 2016 Author Share #277 Posted August 23, 2016 Keith,Pete,Ulises - thank you all for the compliments. I guess I feel "slow" because I had to punch a time clock for 46 years & do work under some time restraints. After being retired for a couple of years I am still trying to slow down . Mark Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share #278 Posted August 31, 2016 A little more progress - first thing I did was determine the best position for the figureheads,then pinned & glued them in place. Next,the middle & lower head rails were bent & cut to fit,painted,& glued in place.After that,I drilled the hawse holes & finished adding the bolsters. The upper cheek rails were then filed & shimmed to fit,painted,& glued in place. hard to see in the pictures,but a curved block was added to the underside of the cheek rail to allow for a more gentle curve to glue the decorations to. Next will be to add the bow decorations,lower cheek rails,& head rail support timbers. Thanks for looking in & all the likes. Mark iosto, dgbot, Landlubber Mike and 10 others 13 Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted September 5, 2016 Share #279 Posted September 5, 2016 G'day Mark Been away for a while due to personal reasons. What a difference! The only words I can say would be mind boggling and incredibly fantastic. Did you say that you were going at a snail pace? It's more like supersonic if you ask me. I would say that the areas that you have completed would be bloody difficult and a lot of 'grey matter' must have been used to get everything so spot on. The port and starboard sides decorations are the best that I have seen and your bow....there's are no words to express how good it looks. WELL DONE! Havagooday Greg Quote "Nothing is impossible, it's only what limitations that you put on yourself make it seems impossible! " Current log : The Royal Yacht Royal Caroline 1749 1:32 by Greg Ashwood:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted September 6, 2016 Author Share #280 Posted September 6, 2016 Thanks very much Greg. Difficult? At times,yes but very satisfying at the same time. Mark mtaylor 1 Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted September 6, 2016 Author Share #281 Posted September 6, 2016 Thanks very much,Lawrence - you are also doing a fine job on your Bounty. By the way,I`m Mark - not Greg Mark Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donrobinson Posted September 6, 2016 Share #282 Posted September 6, 2016 Hi Mark, well I'm not sure really what to say but she really is impressive and your work is beautiful piratepete007 and marktiedens 2 Quote Completed: MS-AVS, Amati Trabaccolo, Dusek ship's boat, AL-Mayflower, Batelina - MarisStella, MarisStella-Trabakul Liburnian Novilara - MarisStella, 17th Century Battle Station, Ragusian Galley-MarisStella Current: Barque Stefano - MarisStella, On Hold: Amati Pegasus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted September 6, 2016 Author Share #283 Posted September 6, 2016 Thanks Don - I am also impressed by your use of different colored woods in your work. Mark Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uss frolick Posted September 6, 2016 Share #284 Posted September 6, 2016 The run of your hull planking is just wonderful, especially so, since they gave you a minimum of bulkhead stations to secure to. Really beautiful! marktiedens 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted September 6, 2016 Author Share #285 Posted September 6, 2016 Thanks ,frolick - since the hull is double planked I didn`t feel it was necessary to fill in between the bulkheads. If it was single planked I would probably fill the spaces between the bulkheads with balsa or something. Mark Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted September 12, 2016 Author Share #286 Posted September 12, 2016 A little more progress - all the head rails & support timbers are done . Also,while waiting for paint to dry I figured I might as well make the bow knightheads,& install the front railing of the forecastle. All the timberheads were painted black to offset all of that gold. Mark Mirabell61, Dubz, fmodajr and 9 others 12 Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratepete007 Posted September 12, 2016 Share #287 Posted September 12, 2016 Looking good Mark ! Those short sections of head timbers between the rails must have tried your patience. Pete marktiedens 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted September 12, 2016 Share #288 Posted September 12, 2016 G'day Mark I 'havta take my hat off to you', your patience and perseverance has shown through again with another example of pure excellence. You have risen the benchmark on all RW build and may have given some the encouragement to start their own. Can't wait for the next installment. Havagooday Greg Quote "Nothing is impossible, it's only what limitations that you put on yourself make it seems impossible! " Current log : The Royal Yacht Royal Caroline 1749 1:32 by Greg Ashwood:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted September 12, 2016 Author Share #289 Posted September 12, 2016 Pete - it was just a lot of filing,test fitting,filing some more,test fitting. The hard part was holding onto the short pieces while I filed. I couldn`t hold these little pieces with pliers or they would get nicked & dented due to the softness of the metal. The cheek rails ended up a little lower than I would have liked due to a couple of factors - the wales are a little off & the metal parts for the rails are a little thicker than what the plans show. Using the small ovals to determine the spacing of the rails,the small differences in thickness from the plans added up to the cheek rails being a little low.I still think it looks ok,though. Thanks a bunch,Greg. I think Euromodel`s web site still has 20% off. Mark Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmodajr Posted September 15, 2016 Share #290 Posted September 15, 2016 Mark, The bow section (as well as the rest of the ship!) looks beautiful. Great work. Congrats and I look forward to seeing more of your model come to life! Frank marktiedens 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Morrison Posted September 15, 2016 Share #291 Posted September 15, 2016 Just magnificent! There's nothing else to say. marktiedens 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted September 16, 2016 Author Share #292 Posted September 16, 2016 Frank & Bill - thanks for your generous comments & also thanks to everyone for the likes . Mark Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted September 23, 2016 Author Share #293 Posted September 23, 2016 Hi all - a little more progress has been made. The roughtree (hand) rails are now done. All 114 stanchions were cut,pinned & glued in place. The kit provided 2x5mm walnut strips for the railing,but it seemed a little too wide. So I narrowed them down to 2x4mm & made the curved ends with my old Aeropiccola plank bender. That company is no longer in business,so I am wondering why no one has tried to make one like it - it really works well.Then I made all the timberheads on the forecastle railing & pinned & glued them in place. Lastly,I made the sheaves that are at the fore & aft ends of the railings. The pulleys in the sheaves are small deadeyes filed flat to fit in the slots. A coat of poly was then applied to finish them off. I may work on the deck furniture next. Thanks for looking in Mark Sea Hoss, Keith_W, Beef Wellington and 7 others 10 Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmay Posted September 23, 2016 Share #294 Posted September 23, 2016 Hello Mark, In awe as usual,she is a" masterpiece" thanks for your log .Edwin md1400cs and marktiedens 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted September 23, 2016 Share #295 Posted September 23, 2016 Beautiful work Mark, very nice! marktiedens 1 Quote Mike Current Wooden builds: Amati/Victory Pegasus MS Charles W. Morgan Euromodel La Renommèe Plastic builds: Hs129B-2 1/48 SB2U-1 Vindicator 1/48 Five Star Yaeyama 1/700 Pit Road Asashio and Akashi 1/700 diorama Walrus 1/48 and Albatross 1/700 Special Hobby Buffalo 1/32 IJN Notoro 1/700 Akitsu Maru 1/700 Completed builds : Caldercraft Brig Badger Amati Hannah - Ship in Bottle Pit Road Hatsuzakura 1/700 Hasegawa Shimakaze 1:350 F4B-4 and P-6E 1/72 Accurate Miniatures F3F-1/F3F-2 1/48 Tamiya F4F-4 Wildcat built as FM-1 1/48 Special Hobby Buffalo 1/48 Eduard Sikorsky JRS-1 1/72 Citroen 2CV 1/24 - Airfix and Tamiya Entex Morgan 3-wheeler 1/16 Terminated build: HMS Lyme (based on Corel Unicorn) On the shelf: Euromodel Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde; Caldercraft Victory; too many plastic ship, plane and car kits Future potential scratch builds: HMS Lyme (from NMM plans); Le Gros Ventre (from Ancre monographs), Dutch ship from Ab Hoving book, HMS Sussex from McCardle book, Philadelphia gunboat (Smithsonian plans) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith_W Posted September 23, 2016 Share #296 Posted September 23, 2016 I'm looking at these pictures and turning green with envy. I really should get back to work on my model, but other things have been taking up my time recently marktiedens 1 Quote Regards, Keith 2007 (completed): HMS Bounty - Artesania Latina 2013 (completed): Viking Ship Drakkar - Amati 2014 (completed): HMS Bounty Launch - Model Shipways Current: HMS Royal William - Euromodel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted September 23, 2016 Author Share #297 Posted September 23, 2016 Edwin,Mike,Keith - thanks very much. Your comments are appreciated . Mark Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted September 24, 2016 Author Share #298 Posted September 24, 2016 Another small update - I decide to make the gangways that go between the forecastle & quarter decks. I made the base for the gangways from a leftover mahogany ply sheet that the false decks were removed from. Then I planked the top side with leftover deck planking strips & covered the outer edge with a 2x2mm strip. Then I made some support knees from some 2x12mm walnut strip & glued them in place. The gangways will not be glued in place until later - after the cannons underneath them are in place. At that time the bottom side will be painted red & hand rails added along with some steps to the quarterdeck. Mark NMBROOK, canoe21, Keith_W and 2 others 5 Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercdaddy27 Posted September 24, 2016 Share #299 Posted September 24, 2016 Just started following your post Mark. Outstanding working! Thanks for sharing! Mercdaddy Past Projects: Corel's HSM Victory; Mamoli's Friesland; Mantua's San Felipe; Model Shipways USS Constitution; Model Shipways USS Syren; Current Project: Model Shipways USF Essex Future Project: Researching for one marktiedens 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share #300 Posted September 25, 2016 Thanks Mercdaddy . Mark Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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