HMS Snake by BenD - Caldercraft - 1:64

[glbarlow]

I’ll look forward to seeing your line launched. I’ll give some a try. 

[Oboship]

I've read your Snake build log for the first time only today . Great planking and coppering, and a very neat craftsmanship! Wish my Cruiser looked at least remotely like your Snake.

 

I wish you success with the ropes, and I will be following this great log

Uwe

[BenD]

I don't know why this kit doesn't come with letters for the stern or even a stencil.  I purchased the letters from Cornwall model boats. They are Amati's 6mm brass photoetch letters. 

I think they only deck fittings left to do are the shot racks and the ladders for the platforms.  Nothing is glued in yet, Not until the rest of the various holes have been drilled.  The masts and yards are under construction. 

I'm going to be rigging the Snake with the option on the right. The middle is a good option as well. I was going to add the left color to my production line but it looks a little off in my opinion. I may add it later if people want something a little darker. 

 

Edited February 20, 2022 by BenD

[Mike_H]

Very nice, Ben.  I particularly like the ironwork on the companionway and you obviously have something grand planned for the rigging of the guns. To say nothing of the rigging thread. Is it possible, do you think to make parcelled rigging for sale? If so, there would be quite a market even at astronomical prices.  Just a thought. 

[BenD]

2 hours ago, Mike_H said:

Is it possible, do you think to make parcelled rigging for sale?

Do you mean coils or rope hanks? Do you really think people would buy that? 

 

[BenD]

I made my own banner/Logo with the help of Microsoft paint and a bit of magic from a photoshop editor called GIMP. 

 

I think it's decent given that it wasn't professionally made. What do you guys think?

 

[limsm2]

On 2018. 6. 19. at 오전 4시 2분, BenD said:

2차 플랭크는 충분히 잘 진행되고 있습니다. 클립을 사용하여 판자를 고정하여 더 단단해질 수 있는 지점을 지나쳤습니다. 또한 판자의 측면 굽힘도 문제가 됩니다. 

 

 

내 테스트 섹션은 괜찮았습니다. 최대한 깨끗하고 일관성 있게 유지하려고 노력했지만 정말 어렵습니다. 깨끗한 가장자리와 좋은 페인트 작업으로 여러분 모두에게 모자를 벗습니다.

 

나는 페인트를 통해 판자와 나뭇결을 눈에 띄게 만들려고 노력했지만 운이 좋게도 Yellow Ocher는 정말 얇았습니다. 6코트에요! 

 

It's a great model. I'm going to apply paint soon, too.  Did you use a diluent to paint? I'd appreciate it if you could introduce me in detail.I'm going to use the same paint.

[BenD]

3 hours ago, limsm2 said:

Did you use a diluent to paint?

I added about 1ml of water to the paint pots. The Caldercraft Admiralty paints are quite thin and leave very little brush strokes to begin with. Don't be afraid to experiment.

[limsm2]

19 minutes ago, BenD said:

I added about 1ml of water to the paint pots. The Caldercraft Admiralty paints are quite thin and leave very little brush strokes to begin with. Don't be afraid to experiment.

I'm going to use this paint soon, too. I need to experiment first. Thank you for your kind answer.