Le Mirage by Sjors - FINISHED - Corel - Wood - 1:75

[Sjors]

Hi Frank,

 

I switch between the SI and Le Mirage.

I can take my time on both.

 

[ocean clipper]

Hi Sjors that is looking to be one fine ship really really nice.Hmm HD now you got me thinking i got a HD mode on my camera going to have to try it now.I like the way your name writes on the screen if i ever discover how to do that i do that i might just steal the idea.Having a few technical hitches on my build which is a polite way of saying i done some thing wrong,such is life  Derek 

[Sjors]

Hi derek,

 

Try the HD and you can see the difference.

But one warning….you see really everything!

My name ..I have it from a site call animaatjes.

There are a lot of names.

It is a dutch site so i don'i know if you can use it.

I've look but your name is not in it.

And thanks for the comment on the le Mirage.

 

[Script]

Sjors,

 

The ship looks great as well!!!!

 

Jim

[Sjors]

Hi Jim,

 

Thanks

 

[Sjors]

A little update.

 

I placed a few decorations but I found out that I missing some sheets with windows.

I send Corel an e-mail to see if they can send to me.

I also make the stairs at the outside and the entrance of the ship on the port side.

Now I have to go to the starboard side…..

The figurine (Mirage) is also in place and the bow is so far ready.

 

[john46]

Nice decorations Sjors, it gives the ship something special.

 

Regards,

John

[Sjors]

Hi John.

 

Thanks for dropping in.

Coffee is back in the corner over there…..

The decorations……a few are damage, the gold paint is gone.

Not my fault , they are like this in the kit.

I have send Corel an e-mail about the sheet for the windows and I have all ready an answer.

They will send it to me right away!

Great service from Corel.

 

 

 

[john46]

Great service indeed Sjors, better than provided by Artesania to my experience.

 

Regards,

John

[gjdale]

Nice going Sjors. I've consulted my crystal ball and I see ratlines in your near future - lots of them!

[Sjors]

Hi John,

 

I've got another e-mail from Corel.

I forget to tell them with kit I'm building so at 10 o'clock I give them an answer and 15 minutes later I've got an e-mail back that they have send the items…..

 

[Sjors]

Hi Grant,

 

Can you see also in your crystal ball if I'm rich in the future?????

I know that there are a lot of ratline coming….

But first some other stuff like the masts…..

I think it will be very easy that I make that before I put any ratline on it 

 

 

Edited March 25, 2013 by Sjors

[trippwj]

Looking good, Sjors - nicely done!  All this progress signals good results to come!

 

[augie]

Looking great Sjors!  And glad to hear Corel is helping out.

[Sjors]

Thanks Wayne and Augie,

 

I received the signals Wayne, I think he has the message…….coffee and cake are available…..

 

Augie, you just came out of your bed????

You are so….silence…...

 

[patrickmil]

Sjors, Your Mirage looks beautiful and quite formidable at the same time. Your progress is outstanding! Very nice work, but I am looking forward to some more progress.

[Sjors]

Hi Patrick,

 

What kind of progress do you want…..

I was making the crow nest but it goes wrong all the time so I quit with that for this moment.

I think I go further at the canons..

 

 

[augie]

No, not sleepy ---- just thawing out.  Looking forward to your canons!!!!!!!

[wim500]

Nice progress Sjors.

 

If you want to repair the decorations, in a special art shop you can buy good quality goldpaint.

Edited March 25, 2013 by wim500

[riverboat]

All kidding aside Sjors. your ship is looking great, the ornaments give her a different look, like she's ready for BATTLE !!

 

Frank

[newbuilder101]

Everything is looking great Sjors! I had to put sunglasses on to view all those nice shiny decorations.  

Edited March 25, 2013 by Newdarksider101

[Sjors]

Hi Frank,

 

Thanks, and about the crows nest.......that is really teribble......I have to scratch everything!

Not only that but also the things where the masts come together, those blocks...

I think this is almost more scratch then a kit.

No smileys now because I'm posting using on Anja's Ipad

She's talking with Mobbsie on the pc.

 

Sjors

[Trussben]

That's some FANCY decorations on that ship of yours Sjors, I wonder how many tons that added to her deadweight, proberbly had to unload all the cannons ( and cannonballs, cotton or not ) just so she would sail well.

Looking really good my friend.

 

Ben

[trippwj]

Sjors - that is a beautiful looking ship. Very well done!

[Sjors]

That's some FANCY decorations on that ship of yours Sjors, I wonder how many tons that added to her deadweight, proberbly had to unload all the cannons ( and cannonballs, cotton or not ) just so she would sail well.

Looking really good my friend.

 

Ben

Hi Ben,

 

That's a good question.

And it's not only the weight of the cannonballs but also the supplies and don't forget the crew.

How many crew members are there on board? 200 or maybe more?

But I think it's the same with an airplane…it's metal and it stays in the air…..

The law's of Newton or that one from Murphy…...

Who know's. please tell me…...

 

And thanks for the visit.

 

[Sjors]

I have to tell you something….

 

When you ever want's to build the Le Mirage, take attention of this!

How further you come with the build, how more scratch build you have to do!

For example….the crow's nest, the place of the belaying pins, the connections between the masts… it's all scratch!

The drawings are terrible and there is no overview drawing on scale 1:1

No wonder it takes a while before I have an update.

 

[ocean clipper]

Hi Sjors those decrative bits really make a differance,you said the drawings are terrible is that all over or just the crows nest ?

 

DEREK

[Sjors]

I know what you mean Derek,

 

It's not only for the crows nest that the drawings terrible.

It's for the hole build.

You have to figure out by your self where what is going where.

And not look one picture forward but you have to start at the end before you do things at the beginning and still hopes that it works……that way!

I want a challange and I get one!

To be honest….when I knew this before I never start this kit!

But I have started it and now I will finished it!

Even it takes 10 years……..and a lot of words that is not in any dictionary….

 

[augie]

Now, now Sjors.  Figuring all this stuff out is part of the FUN.  You're in no hurry.

 

Now as far as crew, figure 5 men for each gun, a bunch to sail the ship while the others are fighting, a cadre of officers and a bunch of Marines.  200 won't do it!  Oh, on Mirage you'll need another 25 just to polish the brass

[cog]

Sjors,

 

Forgot you have 2 builds running ... You've made this one a rather shiny, blinking war piece. How many guns? Though I have to admit, she does look goooood.

 

Would it still be fun if everything went smooth (van een leien dakje)... Can't imagine you having the time of your life putting her together in a jiffy.