PeteW Posted January 26, 2017 Share #1 Posted January 26, 2017 Having looked at card options and wooden kits I've reverted to what I know. A Resin and etched brass kit. The aim of this project is two fold. 1. To gain a greater understanding of the ships, their rigging, and the myriad of terms etc from the Napoleonic period. 2. For the completed model to be used as a maquette for a painting. As a consequence at this stage I have to be honest and concede the wooden and card options are major projects that won't see me painting anything soon, whereas the 1:300 scale kit is almost perfect in this regard. Looking around Langton seem to be the only quality game in town at the moment and while not cheap I would happliy state, having just opened the box that the kit does look to be good value. The contents of the kit, plus two jolly boats and two packets of crew members. Should keep me out of trouble for a while P Old Collingwood, ccoyle, Canute and 4 others 7 Quote http://navairart.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted January 26, 2017 Share #2 Posted January 26, 2017 I've never heard of them, but will follow along and learn! Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteW Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted January 27, 2017 Greg - http://www.rodlangton.com/ They mainly do 1:1200, but the 1:300 line is pretty nice. Anyways to relieve a little of the boredom of filing masts I'm also try to judge the waterline on model. Here I have overlayed the model on a copy of the plans for HMS Cleopatra (Amazon Class 1779-87) and marked where I think the WL should be. Anybody strongly disagree with its placement ? P Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote http://navairart.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteW Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share #4 Posted February 4, 2017 (edited) There is some progress as well as a lot of research going on. The resin hull cleaned up and primed, this is just under 15cm long Looking down to into the hull, and I've painted a little black in the hatches to give depth when the grates are added With the waist and skid beams dry fitted. Bit of gap there to be tackled later on. The PE fret and masts in process of being prepared. and just for fun another project on the go - 1/700 Hobbyboss DDG. P Edited February 4, 2017 by PeteW mtaylor, ccoyle, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote http://navairart.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted February 4, 2017 Share #5 Posted February 4, 2017 Pete, the water on the DDG base looks fantastic! I take it you have some experience at this. mtaylor, hexnut and Canute 3 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...
Bill Morrison Posted February 4, 2017 Share #6 Posted February 4, 2017 I have also never heard of them. This will be interesting to follow! Bill Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteW Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted February 4, 2017 Chris thanks, but no that is my first attempt at sea, other than some practice scraps. I did study a good number of articles though before starting. P mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote http://navairart.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteW Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share #8 Posted February 5, 2017 Painting the main deck, with the first of the grate added. P mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote http://navairart.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteW Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share #9 Posted February 10, 2017 I've got a little side tracked into seeing how hard it might be scratch build one of these, and so working with a set of plans for HMS Enterprise (1774) scaled to 1/300 I've produced the deck layers. From here I will fill the lower body with milliput and shape the profile, before laminating on the planking, gunwales etc. That's the plan anyways ! P Canute, hexnut, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote http://navairart.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteW Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share #10 Posted February 12, 2017 Cannon and guncrew paint shop and the first cannon in situ. P hexnut, mtaylor and GrandpaPhil 3 Quote http://navairart.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerdvr Posted February 13, 2017 Share #11 Posted February 13, 2017 Your Juno project is fascinating particularly when I am heavily into the Confederacy. It would be interesting to have some of your photos (very well done by the way) with a ruler along side the project. Regards, Harley achuck49 and mtaylor 2 Quote Cheers, Harley<p Under Construction: USS Curtis Wilbur DDG-54 1/200 by ILoveKit Completed: F-35A 1/48 by Tamiya USS Atlanta CL-51 1/350 by Very Fire Liberty Ship John W. Brown 1/350 by Trumpeter HMS Spiraea K-08 1/350 USS Arizona BB-39 1/200 by Trumpeter/Mk1 Design HMS Sir Gareth 1/350 by Starling Models USS Missouri BB-63 1945 1/350 by Joy-Yard, 9/11/21 USS Indianapolis CA-35 1945 1/350 by Trumpeter USS Kidd DD-661, 1945, 1/350, on The Sullivans kit by Trumpeter USS Alaska CB-1, 1/350, Hobby Boss, Circa 2/1945 Brig Syren 1/64 Model Shipways, Wood Started,On Hold: Frigate Confederacy 1/64 Model Shipways, Wood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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