Stuntflyer Posted May 15, 2016 Share #121 Posted May 15, 2016 Thanks Matt! I will take your advice and give the Brass Black from BC a try. I wasn't aware that the liver of sulphur could create stains. Thanks for the other tips as well. Mike mtaylor, Piet and Omega1234 3 Quote Current build - Sloop Speedwell 1752 (POF) Completed builds - 18 Century Longboat (POB) , HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 (POB), HMS Winchelsea 1764 (POB) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEPering Posted May 15, 2016 Share #122 Posted May 15, 2016 I concur with Mati on the Brass Black from BC. I use it quite a lot in my engraving, and it does a fine job of getting a really nice and tough black finish on brass. It contains Selenious Acid and Fluoboric Acid, so rinsing within a minute or two of application is necessary or pitting can occur. I will be using it on the brass that needs blackened in my current ship build... Before that brass is attached to the ship, of course. Matt mtaylor, Stuntflyer, Nirvana and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mati Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share #123 Posted May 17, 2016 You're welcome Mike Liver of sulphur it won't create some ugly stain... it'll just create some yellowish pigmentation. Easy to remove with water I have also pure Selenious Acid H2SeO3... but it is more demanding when solution is too strong... and when is older it's loosing feature.Cheers'Matt Piet, Stuntflyer, ggrieco and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mati Posted July 23, 2016 Author Share #124 Posted July 23, 2016 Hello A little update...I'm working on gunport lids and hinges... so far portside is done. Starboard still not Silversolder as usually... after soldering I've done some etching on hinges in iron (III) chloride and after that blackening in JAX solution. CheersMatt archjofo, mtaylor, costeo and 17 others 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted July 23, 2016 Share #125 Posted July 23, 2016 Hi Matt, your Dutch pinnace is a beautiful model and a pleasure to see this being built on your shipyard. I love and admire your accurate and clean work, also beautiful photographing.... Nils cog, mtaylor and Piet 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted July 23, 2016 Share #126 Posted July 23, 2016 Mati, I don't have any words to express your delicate finish. Outstanding! mtaylor and Piet 2 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mati Posted July 27, 2016 Author Share #127 Posted July 27, 2016 Thank you Gents for your kind words This time I'd like to post just pic of small anchor.I've made it the same way as a big one... few pages ago Cheers,Matt Stuntflyer, druxey, Piet and 11 others 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mati Posted July 27, 2016 Author Share #128 Posted July 27, 2016 ... and another little update Cheers,Matt GrandpaPhil, archjofo, Archi and 12 others 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted July 27, 2016 Share #129 Posted July 27, 2016 Real crisp and sharp lines, marvelous details Matt mtaylor, ggrieco, Piet and 1 other 4 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted July 28, 2016 Share #130 Posted July 28, 2016 Beautiful work, Matt. Complete models unto themselves. Omega1234, Piet and cog 3 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mati Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share #131 Posted July 28, 2016 Carl and Mark thank you very much A little bit of progress Cheers,Matt Farbror Fartyg, mtaylor, cog and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted July 28, 2016 Share #132 Posted July 28, 2016 Another sweet model on itself, Matt!! Omega1234, Piet, archjofo and 1 other 4 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mati Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share #133 Posted July 28, 2016 Thanks Carl Another little fitting Cheers,Matt mtaylor, Farbror Fartyg, costeo and 11 others 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted July 28, 2016 Share #134 Posted July 28, 2016 Little ... maybe, but lots of details though. What's the size of it? Omega1234, mtaylor and Piet 3 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted July 28, 2016 Share #135 Posted July 28, 2016 My oh my...Matt. Fantastic attention to clean detail. Superb build...indeed. Thanks for the treat. Rob mtaylor and Piet 2 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piet Posted July 29, 2016 Share #136 Posted July 29, 2016 Impressive work Matt. Cheers, mtaylor 1 Quote Piet, The Flying Dutchman. "Your greatest asset is not the quantity of your friends , rather the quality of your friends." (old Chinese proverb) Current Builds: Hr. Ms. Java 1925-1942 VOC Ship Surabaya Planned Builds: Young America Diorama - scale 1:3000 Future Builds: KPM ship "MS Musi." Zuiderzee Botter - scale 1:25. VOC Jacht in a 6" lamp, Buginese fishing Prauw. Hr. Ms. Java - Royal Navy Netherlands Cruiser. Completed Builds: Hr. Ms. O16 Submarine Hr. Ms. O19 - Submarine Royal Navy Netherlands Ship Yard Diorama with Topsail schooner - Friendship Sloop Gwenfra Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Golden Hind - Cutte Sark (both not in this forum) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevinne Posted July 29, 2016 Share #137 Posted July 29, 2016 Beautiful work. mtaylor and Piet 2 Quote Under construction: Mamoli Roter Lowe Completed builds: Constructo Enterprise, AL Le Renard Up next: Panart Lynx, MS Harriet Lane In need of attention: 14-foot Pintail in the driveway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archjofo Posted July 29, 2016 Share #138 Posted July 29, 2016 Hi Matt, fantastic details and a wonderful model. mtaylor and Piet 2 Quote Best regards Johann Video: La Créole - Scale 1/48, French corvette of 1827 - naval artillery La Créole - Scale 1/48, French corvette - Construction of long boat La Créole - Scale 1/48, French corvette - Construction of the masts La Créole - Scale 1/48, French corvette - 2019 La Créole - Scale 1/48, French corvette - standing rigging - part 1 La Créole - Scale 1/48, French corvette - standing rigging - part 2 La Créole - Scale 1/48, French corvette - standing rigging - part 3 See also our german forum for Sailing Ship Modeling and History: www.segelschiffsmodellbau.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mati Posted July 29, 2016 Author Share #139 Posted July 29, 2016 Thank you very much for such a kind comments Carl the size of the bitt is around 2,5 cm.Another little progress Cheers,Matt Piet, Farbror Fartyg, Zbigniew and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphic Oracle Posted January 15, 2020 Share #140 Posted January 15, 2020 (edited) I quite enjoy seeing this build coming together, she looks supremely impressive! Since diving back into this myself, I've become quite drawn towards the 17C Dutch designs. There's a few books I have my eye on, Ab Hoving's among them. Someday down the road I imagine a scratch build, perhaps also informed by any literature I can cobble together about common pirate "hacks." Your quality craftsmanship and wealth of improvisational solutions are an inspiration for me as I cut my teeth on this hobby. I also appreciate the natural color palette, pleasant and interesting without being "busy." Edited January 15, 2020 by Delphic Oracle mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mati Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share #141 Posted February 2, 2021 Hi All... after a long time 😂 Finally I've managed to pull myself together and sit behind the desk to push some work ahead 🙃 For those who were waiting for or wondering if topic will be continued... I have some small updates 😉 Basically I'm trying to complete all deck fittings and some other little hull "accessories". Also I've completed channels with deadeyes and chains. Chains... nothing fancy... just copper wire (0.6mm) and silver solder. External ladder Fore and main mast tops finally together 😂 And some beauty shot of whole model Cheers! See you soon! Ondras71, Roger Pellett, Farbror Fartyg and 13 others 15 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted February 3, 2021 Share #142 Posted February 3, 2021 Fantastic work -- worth the wait! mtaylor 1 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Hawker Hurricane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farbror Fartyg Posted February 3, 2021 Share #143 Posted February 3, 2021 I know what you mean. It can be hard to find time and/or inspiration to keep at it. I'm extremely glad you did though! This is my favourite build log on here. I absolutely adore your work. The colours, the attention to details, the crispness. Brilliant! Sam mtaylor 1 Quote "If you scratch my back, I'll scratch build yours." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ondras71 Posted February 6, 2021 Share #144 Posted February 6, 2021 Absolutely famous building Maty! Real inspiration !! Ondras mtaylor 1 Quote Ondras. Done : President - https://www.modelforum.cz/viewtopic.php?f=177&t=90230 Under construction : Roter Lowe - https://www.modelforum.cz/viewtopic.php?f=177&t=114576 Member of the organizing club - https://wchs-c-2023.klom-admiral.cz/en Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mati Posted February 13, 2021 Author Share #145 Posted February 13, 2021 (edited) Hi All, Chris and Sam many thanks!!! You are very kind Ondras thank you. Your model looks great too. I'm following your build 😉 I have some small update Masts are almost completed... just few little details missing... which probably nobody will never notice... but I have to do them otherwise my soul will wander forever in the limbo 😂 Caps were made using mill and for final touch just sand paper and files. Also I've made imitation of iron fittings secured points for breeching and gun tackle. Scuppers are also visible above wales. At that point I'm working on ropes. It's taking a lot of time... I'm on day 3 😆 ...luckily I'm almost done with ropes... just few meters of 0,15mm, 0,2mm and 0,3mm missing. For my model I've decided to use as a reference best source I could imagine. Ab Hoving and his publications about pinnaces. Amazing mine of knowledge 🤯 So I've xero copy few pages from the book and recalculated whole rigging according to scale of my model... and I believe it's more or less accurate. Hopefully 😆 Having above numbers there was nothing else to do than start my ropewalk, which was made by one of my friend Roman also modeler form Poland. Super solid. Great tool For my ropes I'm using polyester threads no. 120 and 160. Also for smallest diameters no. 360. For "smallest" rope I'm using 3x1 threads no. 360, which gave me 0,15mm rope and for the "biggest" rope (except anchor cables), which is Main Mast Stay 3x16 thread no. 120, gave me 1,65mm rope. And just small "sample" Cheers, Matt Edited February 14, 2021 by mati oneslim, Siggi52, mtaylor and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mati Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share #146 Posted February 14, 2021 Hi All, Ropes situation is progressing. I think at that point I have maybe 90% ropes done. For sure I will run out of some running rigging ropes... but missing ones I will do as required. Next step is to add some tar and impregnation 😉 Below some photos. Anchors cables Main and fore mast stays ...and few with smaller "caliber" 😆 ...and my chocolate box 🙃😂 Cheers, Matt GrandpaPhil, cog, Blackreed and 11 others 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RdK Posted February 15, 2021 Share #147 Posted February 15, 2021 Hi Matt, Which shop from are you buying the polyester threads? Next time I'm in Poland I'll by some for myself. Your ropes look so fantastic, I'm inspired to build a proper rope walk. (I have only some laughable hand-twisted rope-walk, because I don't wanted to spend any money on making one...) Also the whole build looks very professional. Thanks for sharing! Rgds, Radek mtaylor and Ondras71 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Seiler Posted February 15, 2021 Share #148 Posted February 15, 2021 VERY nice rope. Well done! mtaylor 1 Quote Chuck Seiler San Diego Ship Modelers Guild Nautical Research Guild Current Build:: Colonial Schooner SULTANA (scratch from Model Expo Plans), Hanseatic Cog Wutender Hund, John Smith Shallop Completed: Missouri Riverboat FAR WEST (1876) Scratch, 1776 Gunboat PHILADELPHIA (Scratch 1/4 scale-Model Shipways plans) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mati Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share #149 Posted February 15, 2021 Hi, Thank you Chuck Radek, I'm buying threads from Ariadna. It's Polish thread factory with long history from Łódź. I must say it's really cheap... Talia 120 - 5000m cost around $3,50. https://sklep.ariadna.com.pl/talia/197-nici-talia-120-5000-m.html Talia 180 - 5000m it's even cheaper... around $2,80 https://sklep.ariadna.com.pl/85-talia-180 The finest thread is Tytan 360 - 5000m also for around $3.50 https://sklep.ariadna.com.pl/114-tytan-360 Hmm... such a shame, but their website doesn't have english version. Anyway... if you need help with ordering or translating just give me a shout. I will help you. In term of ropewalk... yes... it's great tool. If you want proper rigging on your model it's must have. However, I know some modelers that can manage without fancy ropewalk and still with great result. Ropewalk, which I have it's just very convenient, efficient and easy to use tool if you know how. Cheers, Matt Ondras71, mtaylor, Nirvana and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Seiler Posted February 15, 2021 Share #150 Posted February 15, 2021 With Chuck/Syren no longer selling rope, many of us will have to start making our own...or finding a new supplier. mtaylor 1 Quote Chuck Seiler San Diego Ship Modelers Guild Nautical Research Guild Current Build:: Colonial Schooner SULTANA (scratch from Model Expo Plans), Hanseatic Cog Wutender Hund, John Smith Shallop Completed: Missouri Riverboat FAR WEST (1876) Scratch, 1776 Gunboat PHILADELPHIA (Scratch 1/4 scale-Model Shipways plans) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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