Heronguy Posted February 4, 2017 Share #91 Posted February 4, 2017 I "borrowed" a needle threader from my daughter's sewing kit. I was skeptical that it would work but was very pleasantly surprised when it did. I liked it well enough to go and buy a couple more for spares (I tend to misplace tools so having a backup saves time hunting). (They cost about a buck each - my cheapest modelling tool purchase yet!) The only complaint I have is that sometimes you have to thread from the back and judging where the hole is is a bit of a skill to develop. If anyone has figured out how to make a threader that works from the front when pushing a line through I'd be happy to get the details! Worldway 1 Quote Doug Current Builds: Bluenose II - AL / Krabbenkutter / Prince de Neufchatel / Essex Cross-section / Syren / Barque Stefano / Winchelsea / Half Hull / Maria HF31 - Dusek / Bandirma - Turkmodel On the Shelf: Santisima Trinidad and Cross Section / HMS Cutter Alert / Tender AVOS / Confederacy Suspended Build: Bluenose II - Billing Boats Nr 600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 12345 Posted February 4, 2017 Share #92 Posted February 4, 2017 needle threader is great little device ive always found with deadeyes and blocks the ca was best the needle threader normally only comes out when piercing thru shroud lines above deadeye with me anyhows Heronguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hof00 Posted February 4, 2017 Share #93 Posted February 4, 2017 Thanks Steve, Good description, thank you. I use the Line covered in CA, about 20mm, and before the CA dries, I wipe with the "Digits." If the line isn't stiff enough, do it again until it is. You have then got a nice rigid thread you can push through all manner of tiny holes. (Blocks/Deadeyes/Rings) Once through the hole in question, grab the end with Tweezers, Hooks, whatever. Have a go on something "Off Ship" first. If the "Bodkin" gets brittle, (As it does after a few holes), repeat the CA and your good to go!! Unsure of where I got the tip but use this method exclusively, much easier than a needle threading device when the Rigging gets "Busy." Cheers....HOF. Steve 12345 1 Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share #94 Posted February 7, 2017 I'm still progressing forward. I've finished the deck furniture although I still have to add hinges and handles to the hatchway. I intend to keep the hatchway and the engine cover glued. I don't want them removable because I don't think there is enough detail below to make access available. Like Brian said, it will be our little secret that there is a couple of beds below that no one will ever see. I haven't included pictures in this post because there really isn't anything new to see. I will add pictures on my next post. I have designed my plinth but it will be very basic and I'm not even sure it will work. I basically just traced the outline of #6 and #10 bulkheads and will cut them out of mahogany. I will connect the two with 1/4" dowels. My only concern is that I am using 3/4" thick mahogany. I'm not sure how the boat will sit on it. I actually tried seizing the other night just for practice although I'm not going to use it on my boat. I was surprised how well it turned out. Probably first time lucky. hof00 and Steve 12345 2 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share #95 Posted February 9, 2017 I made the plinth. Nothing special but functional. There is some extra room to add some felt pads. Heronguy and hof00 2 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heronguy Posted February 9, 2017 Share #96 Posted February 9, 2017 Hey I need to do this. How did you take off the hull shape? Quote Doug Current Builds: Bluenose II - AL / Krabbenkutter / Prince de Neufchatel / Essex Cross-section / Syren / Barque Stefano / Winchelsea / Half Hull / Maria HF31 - Dusek / Bandirma - Turkmodel On the Shelf: Santisima Trinidad and Cross Section / HMS Cutter Alert / Tender AVOS / Confederacy Suspended Build: Bluenose II - Billing Boats Nr 600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share #97 Posted February 9, 2017 I used the sheet that the bulkheads were cut out from. From the drawing I got with the model, I determined that bulkheads 6 and 10 were the best positions. I traced the opening from the sheets onto a piece of wood and cut them out with my scroll saw. I hope you understand what i'm trying to describe. Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heronguy Posted February 9, 2017 Share #98 Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) Brilliant. Can I borrow your scroll saw? - you could PM it to me . Seriously though I should invest in a 3D printer for stuff like this. Edited February 9, 2017 by Heronguy Worldway 1 Quote Doug Current Builds: Bluenose II - AL / Krabbenkutter / Prince de Neufchatel / Essex Cross-section / Syren / Barque Stefano / Winchelsea / Half Hull / Maria HF31 - Dusek / Bandirma - Turkmodel On the Shelf: Santisima Trinidad and Cross Section / HMS Cutter Alert / Tender AVOS / Confederacy Suspended Build: Bluenose II - Billing Boats Nr 600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share #99 Posted February 10, 2017 Well I'm on the finishing stages. Tonight I worked on the upper structures and mounted the deck furniture permanently. Steve 12345 1 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share #100 Posted February 10, 2017 And more deck furniture Seventynet 1 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share #101 Posted February 11, 2017 Continuing the final details. I started some rigging. I know it's not "proper" but it is as per the instructions. I did a little more sanding to the plinth and added a second coat of varnish I had a small accident and knocked the model over. Because of that one of the frames broke off. Not a big deal, just re-glued it. I'm hoping to have this finished this weekend. I spent a half hour re-jigging my work area in anticipation of the Bluenose. Hopefully I will start the build log very soon. Although the Mare Nostrum has given me a lot of grief, and although I have seen a lot of much better examples in other build logs, I'm still happy and proud what I have done with this little kit. I will display this proudly. Nirvana, GemmaJF and Seventynet 3 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hof00 Posted February 11, 2017 Share #102 Posted February 11, 2017 Hi Chap, I'll be watching your "Bluenose" also if you don't mind. I take it that it is the 1/75 A/L version? Will be good to see how this progresses and have been watching your Mare Nostrum build thus far. I guess you will have learned much from this, and hey, I'm still learning after 10 or so years doing this. (I'm still making basic errors) Take your time Sir, consider things carefully and if not sure, take some time, Think/Sleep on it, it will work out o.k. (My BNII took 10 months, was my second build. (Photos are available if these would be of any assistance.) Cheers....HOF. Worldway, Blighty and Nirvana 3 Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share #103 Posted February 15, 2017 Hey Hof, the Bluenose is the Model Shipways 1:64. Starting soon. Nirvana and Blighty 2 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share #104 Posted February 15, 2017 (edited) So here it is. The final pictures of my Mare Nostrum. I finished tonight. However, there is one addition I want to make but the part hasn't come in yet so I won't close off the build quite yet. But for the most part, it's finished. It's not as detailed as it should have been but to me it's a good model. There were some discrepancies between the plans and the picture on the box. But I did what I thought was correct. The bench is now empty, waiting for the next build. Edited February 15, 2017 by Worldway Blighty, cdogg, Haliburton and 6 others 9 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heronguy Posted February 15, 2017 Share #105 Posted February 15, 2017 Congratulations Derek. One down, lots more to go! A really great start on your modelling career. On to the Bluenose II! Nirvana 1 Quote Doug Current Builds: Bluenose II - AL / Krabbenkutter / Prince de Neufchatel / Essex Cross-section / Syren / Barque Stefano / Winchelsea / Half Hull / Maria HF31 - Dusek / Bandirma - Turkmodel On the Shelf: Santisima Trinidad and Cross Section / HMS Cutter Alert / Tender AVOS / Confederacy Suspended Build: Bluenose II - Billing Boats Nr 600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share #106 Posted February 15, 2017 Thanks Doug, looking forward to my next adventure. By the way, I've noticed you haven't posted any build logs for a bit. Everything progressing OK? Blighty 1 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haliburton Posted February 15, 2017 Share #107 Posted February 15, 2017 Nice job Derek - you should be proud. Scott Worldway 1 Quote Currently building: HM Yacht Chatham - 1:64 - Caldercraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hof00 Posted February 15, 2017 Share #108 Posted February 15, 2017 Nice one Derick!! Looking forward to your "Bluenose" or whatever you should choose Next. (As I have said, I think you have learned much, as I also continue to do.... ) Cheers and Regards.... HOF. (Harry.) Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donrobinson Posted February 15, 2017 Share #109 Posted February 15, 2017 Great job Derek! I'll be looking forward to your Bluenose 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...
cdogg Posted February 15, 2017 Share #110 Posted February 15, 2017 Nice job man, I am about 25% done with this kit, got side tracked with a dollhouse kit, and lost my picture instructions! Thanks for posting the pictures about the kit pieces not fitting, it seems everything piece I got with the kit is off. pain in the a$$ Quote Casey "I drank what?" - Socrates Current Builds: Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch 1775 AL Mare Nostrum 1/570 RMS Titanic - Revell Plastic Model Kit Finished Builds: Midwest The Dinghy Midwest Chesapeake Bay Flattie Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Future Builds: Mamoli Golden Hind Mamoli Black Prince AL Swift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted February 15, 2017 Share #111 Posted February 15, 2017 Your build log now wears the highly coveted FINISHED badge. Congratulations! Worldway 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...
Heronguy Posted February 16, 2017 Share #112 Posted February 16, 2017 Thanks Doug, looking forward to my next adventure. By the way, I've noticed you haven't posted any build logs for a bit. Everything progressing OK? Filling, sanding, priming, rigging, thinking, reading, agonizing a bit - nothin' much to show! Worldway 1 Quote Doug Current Builds: Bluenose II - AL / Krabbenkutter / Prince de Neufchatel / Essex Cross-section / Syren / Barque Stefano / Winchelsea / Half Hull / Maria HF31 - Dusek / Bandirma - Turkmodel On the Shelf: Santisima Trinidad and Cross Section / HMS Cutter Alert / Tender AVOS / Confederacy Suspended Build: Bluenose II - Billing Boats Nr 600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seventynet Posted February 16, 2017 Share #113 Posted February 16, 2017 Nice job Derek! I look forward to your next build. Best, ian Quote Builds in progress - Speedwell - by Syren Ship Model Company Builds completed - Hayling Hoy - by David Antscherl - Naval Cutter Cheerful - by Syren Ship Model Company - Cape Cod Catboat - by Bluejacket - Gokstad - by Dusek - Ship's Boat - by Dusek - Brazzera - by MarisStella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blighty Posted February 26, 2017 Share #114 Posted February 26, 2017 What a lovely little model, and beautifully done, this kit will be sat on my shelf very shortly. Congratulations Derek. Len Worldway 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share #115 Posted February 28, 2017 I got some inspiration from Moonbug and decided to pull out the gear. I set up a photo area to take "better" pictures of my builds. Besides I'm having issues with using my cell phone now, not sure of the problem. Just seeing how things turn out with these pics. Seventynet, Steve 12345, hof00 and 3 others 6 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achu Posted February 28, 2017 Share #116 Posted February 28, 2017 Hi Derek, Looking at your light setup here, and have a couple suggestions. Since you're photographing such a small object, you can get that softbox or umbrella really close to the model. That will also soften the light up considerably. And if you get one of the lights behind your sheet, you can put that one a couple stops above key exposure and wash out the creases. Best, Achu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share #117 Posted February 28, 2017 Thanks Achu, appreciate the advice. I'll try what you suggest and see how it goes. Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 12345 Posted February 28, 2017 Share #118 Posted February 28, 2017 Dam derek not being funny but with the flaws of being a first build actually looks pretty dam realistic good job friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share #119 Posted February 28, 2017 Thanks Steve, coming from you that is definitely a true compliment. Steve 12345 1 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 12345 Posted February 28, 2017 Share #120 Posted February 28, 2017 Derek I built mine in a static furniture piece or atleast tried to that little baby you built looks like it just rolled back in from a fishing trip nice job man Worldway and Jack12477 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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