maggsl_01 Posted April 23, 2017 Author #61 Posted April 23, 2017 Hello again I have finished the hull so far. The decorations are fixed - and hopefully will keep fixed... - all parts are on their place. Only the steps and gunport lids are still missing and I will do this after the rigging. Otherwise it would be too difficult to care for this parts. Next is to build the masts, but as mentioned before I am not sure to start this now. Probably I will wait until autumn when the summer fades away. However, the masts are to been shapen (is this correct grammar??) from square-shapened timber. A challenge But an intersting one. If all goes wrong I can buy some rods and taper them to the right shape. Some pics show the status in which the Fregatte Berlin is at this moment. Enjoy them Cheerio my fellow mates and friends marktiedens, Ferit, MarisStella.hr and 6 others 9 Quote Next: Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde by Euro Model 1:47 Finished: Half Moon Corel; HMY Royal Caroline Panart; HMB Endeavour Occre 1:54; Fregatte Berlin, Corel, 1:40 A life without dogs is possible... but worth to live?
edmay Posted April 24, 2017 #62 Posted April 24, 2017 Outstanding Max, you have certainly honed your skills . kudo,s maggsl_01 and Canute 2 Quote
maggsl_01 Posted May 21, 2017 Author #63 Posted May 21, 2017 Hello friends and mates, a little update again. Due to springtime a lot of garden works and dog fun I took down the level of building speed... So I shaped the parts of the masts with a planer (as the featured parts of the Corel kit are quare-shapened timber). I was afraid this challenge would be too heavy to solve - but it is not. After all I am convinced it's more easy than to taper rods. The next steps are to build the masts with all parts. I will do the next weeks so that I will be ready for rigging in autumn. I want to finish the Berlin in wintertime. I am not sure yet if I will use the sails (I bought the accessoires from Corel). See you soon Cheerio Max ulrich, tarbrush, marktiedens and 3 others 6 Quote Next: Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde by Euro Model 1:47 Finished: Half Moon Corel; HMY Royal Caroline Panart; HMB Endeavour Occre 1:54; Fregatte Berlin, Corel, 1:40 A life without dogs is possible... but worth to live?
maggsl_01 Posted July 1, 2017 Author #64 Posted July 1, 2017 Hello my friends, I am still alive... and was always working a little bit on my Fregatte Berlin. So it came as far that the masts are all prepared, the yards are shapened and I startet with the challenge I love almost the most - rigging. I attached some pics to show the progress. I decided at least to fix the sails to the model. It will be some fun I think. There are absolutely no complications so far. The plans give you some hints but the most is done with expierence and a good book (Wolfram zu Monfeld). I repeat my opinion: The model of Fregatte Berlin by Corel is not suitable to beginners. You should have built two or three ships before you start this. But it's fun and a very good method to relax and fade away to an other "world". That's it for today - will be back soon(er or later) Cheerio Max Sorry for the wrong queue... I could not sort the pics in the correct way marktiedens, Landlubber Mike, Ondras71 and 8 others 11 Quote Next: Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde by Euro Model 1:47 Finished: Half Moon Corel; HMY Royal Caroline Panart; HMB Endeavour Occre 1:54; Fregatte Berlin, Corel, 1:40 A life without dogs is possible... but worth to live?
Papa Posted July 1, 2017 #65 Posted July 1, 2017 Stunning work. i can only dream of achieving this level of perfection. Canute and maggsl_01 2 Quote
maggsl_01 Posted July 26, 2017 Author #66 Posted July 26, 2017 Hello again... the Berlin grows and grows. I am still busy with the standing rigging - just do a few things as it's still summer. But it takes good progress. I am very pleased with all and see no difficulties around - but you have to understand the plan. It's a little bit confusing. But it's a challenge - and that's what counts. Some pics as always... Cheerio Max edmay, MarisStella.hr, Landlubber Mike and 5 others 8 Quote Next: Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde by Euro Model 1:47 Finished: Half Moon Corel; HMY Royal Caroline Panart; HMB Endeavour Occre 1:54; Fregatte Berlin, Corel, 1:40 A life without dogs is possible... but worth to live?
edmay Posted July 27, 2017 #67 Posted July 27, 2017 Quaility progress it is ,nicely done Max , Edwin maggsl_01 and Canute 2 Quote
Jean-Pierre Posted July 27, 2017 #68 Posted July 27, 2017 I love this model, and the way you are building it is outstanding. I am sure, once finished, you will have a superb rendering of an excellent kit. By the way, there is a little point I think you definitely could and should improve, and that is the position of the figurehead, which sticks out a little too much. Have a google at other Berlin models. Get on with the fine job. JP Canute and maggsl_01 2 Quote
maggsl_01 Posted July 27, 2017 Author #69 Posted July 27, 2017 53 minutes ago, Jean-Pierre said: I love this model, and the way you are building it is outstanding. I am sure, once finished, you will have a superb rendering of an excellent kit. By the way, there is a little point I think you definitely could and should improve, and that is the position of the figurehead, which sticks out a little too much. Have a google at other Berlin models. Get on with the fine job. JP Thank you Jean-Pierre... I will try to Change the Position as I also think it is too much sticking out... just don't know how to manage... but I'll find a solution Canute 1 Quote Next: Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde by Euro Model 1:47 Finished: Half Moon Corel; HMY Royal Caroline Panart; HMB Endeavour Occre 1:54; Fregatte Berlin, Corel, 1:40 A life without dogs is possible... but worth to live?
mrcc Posted July 27, 2017 #70 Posted July 27, 2017 Hi Max, you have done such an amazing job... I love the kit and the work you have done! One question, how did you do your tree nails on the deck? Did you varnish the deck first and then fill the treenails and what was your fill? Thanks for your reply. Canute 1 Quote Julian Current: Mamoli - Friesland Billing Boats - Dutch Sperwer Finished: Billing Boats - Bluenose Mamoli - Santa Maria On Hold: Caldercraft - Bomb Vessel Granado
maggsl_01 Posted August 30, 2017 Author #71 Posted August 30, 2017 (edited) Hello Julian, sorry for the delay - was not online for some health reasons... I just used an common pencil. I just spotted on the wood - thats all. Nothing special, no filling. Just patience - that is what you really need - but we build period ships, so patience is my second first name Hi mates, just a little update. As I cought me a terrible summer cold with fever and all that stupid stuff I am in delay with the updates. I worked on the standing rigging and finally finished it. I love this work so much and I am quite content with he result. Especially the ratlines make a good impression to me. I used very thin yarn (.25mm) and this looks very nice. At least I fixed the anchors - but they need a lot of work to be done. The provided kit's anchors are nothing more than a useful base for the real anchors. I tried to get them a little bit more realistic, I also build up two buoys and additonal items. The flags are not fixed - I replaced the Corel flags with really good and high detailled ones and I also replaced the lantern with a beautiful one I found at the after-sales market. The Corel lantern is not good. So I will go on with the yards, the sails and the running rigging soon. I think I will have two more months fun with the Fregatte Berlin. Just enjoy the pics - and don't hesitate with critics and praise Cheerio Max Edited August 30, 2017 by maggsl_01 GrandpaPhil, davyboy, glennreader and 4 others 7 Quote Next: Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde by Euro Model 1:47 Finished: Half Moon Corel; HMY Royal Caroline Panart; HMB Endeavour Occre 1:54; Fregatte Berlin, Corel, 1:40 A life without dogs is possible... but worth to live?
Jim Rogers Posted August 30, 2017 #72 Posted August 30, 2017 Beautiful! maggsl_01 and Canute 2 Quote Regards, Jim Rogers Damn the Torpedoes , Full speed ahead. Adm David Farragut.
mrcc Posted August 30, 2017 #73 Posted August 30, 2017 I agree, Beautiful! maggsl_01 and Canute 2 Quote Julian Current: Mamoli - Friesland Billing Boats - Dutch Sperwer Finished: Billing Boats - Bluenose Mamoli - Santa Maria On Hold: Caldercraft - Bomb Vessel Granado
maggsl_01 Posted October 31, 2017 Author #74 Posted October 31, 2017 Hello my friends it's been a long time since my last entry. Well, I was busy with the sails. The rigging is going on very well, there is no real problem around. The plans could be more clearly, but if you take your time and read the drawings exactly you will have no problem with the sails. I still have to make three sails then the Fregatte Berlin will be fiished. Some coils are necessary and some smaller jobs as always. No more words - just enjoy the pics. They show the status quo (no... not the band :)) Cheerio Max glennreader, Mirabell61, davyboy and 11 others 14 Quote Next: Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde by Euro Model 1:47 Finished: Half Moon Corel; HMY Royal Caroline Panart; HMB Endeavour Occre 1:54; Fregatte Berlin, Corel, 1:40 A life without dogs is possible... but worth to live?
MarisStella.hr Posted October 31, 2017 #75 Posted October 31, 2017 Hi Max .... ... You wrote :''the Berlin grows and grows. ''... Well the fact is that You are the growing one at the ship modeling !! This is a very nice work ! Best regards, Zoran maggsl_01 and Canute 2 Quote News and Info from MarisStella Ship Model Kits : http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11779-news-and-info-from-marisstella-ship-model-kits/?p=353804 build completed "TRAJTA-fishing and cargo boat from Korčula, Croatia": http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/6931-trajta-fishing-and-cargo-boat-from-korčula-croatia-by-marisstellahr/ build in progress "Barque Stefano 1875.": http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/6112-barque-stefano-by-marisstellahr/?p=177179 Gallery-- "Ragusian Carrack XVI ct.": http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/696-ragusian-carrack-by-marisstellahr/ Gallery-- "Ragusian Cog XVI ct.": http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/695-marisstellahr-ragusian-cog-xvi-c/ Gallery-- "PELIG ": http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/gallery/album/1072-pelig-by-marisstellahr/ www.marisstella.hr/eng Croatia, Europe www.modellers-workshop.com Montreal, Canada
maggsl_01 Posted December 6, 2017 Author #76 Posted December 6, 2017 Hello my friends this is the last entry in my build log "Fregatte Berlin", Corel, 1:40. I finished the work on this wonderful modelship. Most of the time the build was a pleasure. Some words about the kit: The timber is good but I changed the 4/2mm stips for the hull into 7/1mm - this looks better and you can work with this strips better. The prefabbricated parts like decks or frames are not state-of-the-art, but with some work all goes into place The brass parts are quite good. I decided to paint them according to the color-scheme I found in the WWW. I like it but I do see that the colored parts can look a little bit like toys. But I don't mind The plans are somewhere between good and awful. Especially if you want to put sails on to the the ship the rigging plan is difficult to understand. As I did some ships before I got along - but a newbie will have problems. The drawings themselves are good. The model needs some modifications - deck planking, additional parts, but this is whats modelling is for Tricky was to change square bars into masts. I was surprised how good the result was at least. I filled the space between the frames with balsa wood and got all togehther into the correct shape. I was not convinced that a single planking without a strong and stable substructure would work. All in all as a conclusion: Yes, I loved this build (with some doubts as in any relationship ). It's a really nice model, quite impressing an authentic. The price is about 420 - 450 Euros in Europe. That's a lot and not approbiate imo - at least you have to buy some additional items like flags (the ones provided with the kit are not usable) or black yarn for the standing rigging. No - this kit is not suitable for beginners. You have to know a lot (and I do NOT know enogh) about modelling period ships. I would recommend this kit to everyone who wants to have a unique model, has enough expierence and a lot of patience. I enjoyed the 18 months that I spent with the Fregatte Berlin. It will adorn my office. The next project will be Fregatte Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde by Euromodel. This will be a real challenge, I expect a building period of at least three years. Just for studying the plans I will need a year... They are so full of details. I have all interpretives that Euromodel offer on their site and I did understand yet that very much of the parts have to be carved and made by myself. And that you can build the ship "out of the box" or cahnge into a museum-like gem. I will decide for a way inbetween this extremes But I will not start with the FW before 2019 or 2020. The next years I want to travel around the world. That's it for the Moment, please enjoy the pics (you can find more in the gallery on NRG) and feel free to tell me what you think about my Fregatte Berlin. I will follow the discussions on the board for sure - infected with the modeller's Virus CHEERIO Max zappto, russ, glennreader and 13 others 16 Quote Next: Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde by Euro Model 1:47 Finished: Half Moon Corel; HMY Royal Caroline Panart; HMB Endeavour Occre 1:54; Fregatte Berlin, Corel, 1:40 A life without dogs is possible... but worth to live?
Altduck Posted December 7, 2017 #77 Posted December 7, 2017 Max Very well done. Congratulations on completing a challenging build. zappto, maggsl_01 and Canute 3 Quote Richard
marktiedens Posted December 7, 2017 #78 Posted December 7, 2017 Nice looking ship - love the colors. Mark maggsl_01, zappto and Canute 3 Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways
zappto Posted December 7, 2017 #79 Posted December 7, 2017 Excellent build, i like it is done so neat. Can be proud of it! Canute and maggsl_01 2 Quote Current build: Mamoli - La gloire 1778 Finished builds: Mamoli - Friesland 1663 Mamoli - Lexington 1776
glennreader Posted December 7, 2017 #80 Posted December 7, 2017 Max, Excellent. Personally I think you have used just the right amount of paint to highlight some features, like the doors, and make the decoration stand out. No way it looks like a toy. Glenn maggsl_01 and Canute 2 Quote Current Builds Scottish Maid, V108 Torpedo boat Future Builds Snake (Caldercraft) Previous builds HMS Shark (Sergal), Sirene (Coral), Armed Pinnace (Panart), Etoile Schooner (Billings)
Mirabell61 Posted December 7, 2017 #81 Posted December 7, 2017 A very nice looking model of the Brandenburg Fregatte Max, the rigged sails really give her a lovely touch, well done.. Nils maggsl_01, Canute and ken3335 3 Quote Current builds -Lightship Elbe 1 Completed - Steamship Ergenstrasse ex Laker Corsicana 1918- scale 1:87 scratchbuild - "Zeesboot" heritage wooden fishing small craft around 1870, POB clinker scratch build scale 1:24 - Pilot Schooner # 5 ELBE ex Wanderbird, scale 1:50 scratchbuild - Mississippi Sterwheelsteamer built as christmapresent for grandson modified kit build - Chebec "Eagle of Algier" 1753--scale 1:48-POB-(scratchbuild) "SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" four stacker passenger liner of 1897, blue ribbond awarded, 1:144 (scratchbuild) "HMS Pegasus" , 16 gun sloop, Swan-Class 1776-1777 scale 1:64 from Amati plan -"Pamir" 4-mast barque, P-liner, 1:96 (scratchbuild) -"Gorch Fock 2" German Navy cadet training 3-mast barque, 1:95 (scratchbuild) "Heinrich Kayser" heritage Merchant Steamship, 1:96 (scratchbuild) original was my grandfathers ship -"Bohuslän" , heritage ,live Swedish museum passenger steamer (Billings kit), 1:50 "Lorbas", river tug, steam driven for RC, fictive design (scratchbuild), scale appr. 1:32 under restoration / restoration finished "Hjejlen" steam paddlewheeler, 1861, Billings Boats rare old kit, scale 1:50
Ferit Posted February 13, 2018 #82 Posted February 13, 2018 Very fine and finished work Max, I'm still on the way... I want a help from you. Some parts of my plans have been damaged. Please let me know which numbers are there at Tav 4... maggsl_01 and Canute 2 Quote Best Regards… Ferit KUTLU Under construction: Frigate Berlin (Brandenburg Navy) Hope: Frigate Wappen Von Hamburg (Brandenburg Navy)
maggsl_01 Posted February 14, 2018 Author #83 Posted February 14, 2018 Hi Ferit, I will have a look on the plans tomorrow (thursday) and send you a pic thanks for your Kind words Cheerio Max Canute, Pio and Ferit 3 Quote Next: Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde by Euro Model 1:47 Finished: Half Moon Corel; HMY Royal Caroline Panart; HMB Endeavour Occre 1:54; Fregatte Berlin, Corel, 1:40 A life without dogs is possible... but worth to live?
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