mikiek Posted August 2, 2020 Share #271 Posted August 2, 2020 Deck furniture looks great Per. Some day we will finish our builds huh? 😉 bhermann and popeye the sailor 2 Quote Sail on...... Mike "Dropped a part? Your shoe will always find it before your eyes do" Current Builds: Completed Builds: Lancia Armata 1803 - Panart US Brig Niagara - Model Shipways ; Section Deck Between Gun Bays - Panart ; Arrow American Gunboat - Amati Riva Aquarama - Amati T24 RC Tugboat ; Hispaniola - Megow - Restoration ; Trajta - by Mikiek - Marisstella ; Enterprise 1799 - Constructo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share #272 Posted August 2, 2020 3 hours ago, mikiek said: Deck furniture looks great Per. Some day we will finish our builds huh? 😉 Mike, I like the timeline, some day. I have to much going on right now I hardly have time for fun. And FUN is important!😎 popeye the sailor 1 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...
mikiek Posted August 3, 2020 Share #273 Posted August 3, 2020 16 hours ago, Nirvana said: And FUN is important!😎 The doctors orders? We will both get there one day. Stick with it! popeye the sailor 1 Quote Sail on...... Mike "Dropped a part? Your shoe will always find it before your eyes do" Current Builds: Completed Builds: Lancia Armata 1803 - Panart US Brig Niagara - Model Shipways ; Section Deck Between Gun Bays - Panart ; Arrow American Gunboat - Amati Riva Aquarama - Amati T24 RC Tugboat ; Hispaniola - Megow - Restoration ; Trajta - by Mikiek - Marisstella ; Enterprise 1799 - Constructo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted August 18, 2020 Author Share #274 Posted August 18, 2020 Back to my dear Bluenose, working on all deck details. Ryland Craze, bhermann, Charley54 and 4 others 7 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...
Charley54 Posted August 24, 2020 Share #275 Posted August 24, 2020 She's an elegant looking little thing. Always loved this kit. I just browsed thru the log, what a journey. Really enjoyed it. Great work Nirvana and popeye the sailor 2 Quote Current Build - US Brig Syren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted August 24, 2020 Author Share #276 Posted August 24, 2020 Charley54, Thank you for letting me know you browsed through the log and that you enjoyed it. Well, you absolutely right about a journey. Packing the workshop twice and moving. Now located in Centralia. But yes, she is a joy to work with. I see there are corners to cut in order to make parts. Then again, I don't. With a new camera I hope to be able to document upcoming logs along with this one better. I realized pictures and writing down progress is good to have. Until next update - Happy Modeling! Ryland Craze and popeye the sailor 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...
Nirvana Posted August 24, 2020 Author Share #277 Posted August 24, 2020 Just some simple update about deck furniture. The skylight is coming together, am trying to find thin film for the window. Any recommendation? popeye the sailor, Duanelaker and Ryland Craze 3 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...
CPDDET Posted August 24, 2020 Share #278 Posted August 24, 2020 I'm working on the skylight as well. Plan on using Grafix Craft Plastic. Crystal clear .007 thick. Comes in 12" X 12" sheets, 4 to a package. popeye the sailor, Charley54 and Duanelaker 3 Quote Current build: NRG Half Hull Previous build: MS Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share #279 Posted August 25, 2020 3 hours ago, CPDDET said: I'm working on the skylight as well. Plan on using Grafix Craft Plastic. Crystal clear .007 thick. Comes in 12" X 12" sheets, 4 to a package. I will definitely look into that, thank you. And it will last me a lifetime!😆 Edit: On the other hand I do have other ships that may use it too. popeye the sailor 1 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...
CPDDET Posted August 25, 2020 Share #280 Posted August 25, 2020 Still not sure how I will attach it to the painted basswood. I'll test CA but wonder if silicone might work better. Always something..... popeye the sailor and Nirvana 2 Quote Current build: NRG Half Hull Previous build: MS Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share #281 Posted August 25, 2020 43 minutes ago, CPDDET said: Still not sure how I will attach it to the painted basswood. I'll test CA but wonder if silicone might work better. Always something..... Wonder if Elmers school glue would work, it's tacky and will set. popeye the sailor 1 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...
CPDDET Posted August 25, 2020 Share #282 Posted August 25, 2020 As usual, will have to test different methods on scrap material. Since the "glass" will be below the bars I sure don't want it to come loose. Might be impossible to fix. popeye the sailor 1 Quote Current build: NRG Half Hull Previous build: MS Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share #283 Posted August 25, 2020 I was thinking of gluing the "glass" to the skylight frame. And work upwards, this way the bars has something to rest on. popeye the sailor 1 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...
CPDDET Posted August 25, 2020 Share #284 Posted August 25, 2020 Might be a good solution. I made my frames a bit thicker, 1/32, and drilled holes for the bars. Still have to assemble this. Will try using straight pins for the bars. They are 1/64 diamiter. Wish they were gold instead of silver. Will also try thinning copper wire with a draw plate for the bars. popeye the sailor 1 Quote Current build: NRG Half Hull Previous build: MS Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share #285 Posted August 27, 2020 More work has progressed during the last couple of days, this was tricky to work out. But I got it finally. popeye the sailor, Charley54, Jack12477 and 4 others 7 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...
CPDDET Posted August 27, 2020 Share #286 Posted August 27, 2020 Very nice work! Nirvana and popeye the sailor 2 Quote Current build: NRG Half Hull Previous build: MS Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwog Posted August 27, 2020 Share #287 Posted August 27, 2020 Hi Per, I just went through your log. Amazing work! I commend your tenacity and look forward to following along. popeye the sailor and Nirvana 2 Quote Paul On the Ways: Mighty Mite, Harbor Tugboat by pwog - NautiCurso - 1:64 __________________________________________________________________ Completed Builds: Lobster Boat Red Baron (Bluejacket) Sardine Carrier Pauline (Bluejacket) Swampscott Dory (BlueJacket) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share #288 Posted August 27, 2020 You guys are to kind, it sure can had been done in another and better fashion. It was tricky to get the height correct for the platform. The support block on the samson post got a fraction to high and made it all look weird. Had to sand it down and then the support block between the bits I just took the distance from top of the bits down to lower part of platform and glued them together. Support block for windlass brake beam hasn't been installed yet. popeye the sailor 1 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...
CPDDET Posted August 27, 2020 Share #289 Posted August 27, 2020 You worked it out nicely! popeye the sailor 1 Quote Current build: NRG Half Hull Previous build: MS Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted August 29, 2020 Author Share #290 Posted August 29, 2020 Regarding the bars on the skylight window, I tried this out using thin thin brass wire. The inner opening is 14 mm, so I added 10 wires. With the macro photo none of the strings are straight, but from 2ft / 36cm I have a hard time to tell. I will try to straighten them out a little more. My idea of this setup is: double sided tape - lay the strings down - matching about 1.5mm on center. place the frame down on top add glue - press all the pieces into place, using a cover plate and lots of weight Will this turn out okay? Once it's done - I will know Jack12477, bhermann and popeye the sailor 3 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...
Nirvana Posted August 29, 2020 Author Share #291 Posted August 29, 2020 Bonus for you tonight - the progressing full moon. CPDDET, Jack12477 and popeye the sailor 3 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...
bhermann Posted August 29, 2020 Share #292 Posted August 29, 2020 Per - do you really Moon us??? Nice image. On the bars, did you consider trying to file slots in the underside of the frame? I know they would be tiny, but if it could be done, that might provide a little more purchase to hold the bars in place. BTW, I am no expert on the skylight windows - all I did was paint some black squares on the solid white box to simulate windows, pretty cheesy. Bob Nirvana and popeye the sailor 2 Quote Current build -- MS Bluenose Future build - MS Flying Fish "A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for." - William G. T. Shedd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted August 29, 2020 Author Share #293 Posted August 29, 2020 Bob, thank you for the constructive comment. You certainly have a good point there. I am going to to try that idea. bhermann and popeye the sailor 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...
Nirvana Posted September 4, 2020 Author Share #294 Posted September 4, 2020 On 8/24/2020 at 7:52 PM, Nirvana said: Wonder if Elmers school glue would work, it's tacky and will set. Did a try with soft plastic and CA with wood. I am surprised! It sticks! I did my trial with the type of soft plastic covering containers from the bakery of your store. Now here is the question: What type of blue to use? I am using Vallejo paint, and have several blues. Guess a sample plate with all the blue has to be done. The blue appears different on clear plastic versus wood. bhermann and popeye the sailor 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...
Nirvana Posted September 4, 2020 Author Share #295 Posted September 4, 2020 Creating the skylights involved a lot of light hand work. I used my shaver type blade of saw, cut down into the frame work and added the brass strings. I used a tine spot of CA to glue them into place. The strings doesn't look straight in close up, The Proxxon vise became handy here, once glued I used the vise and pressed all the strings into place. After hand the brass strings looks over-dimensioned. At least at close up. From a distance it isn't to bad. Duanelaker, popeye the sailor, bhermann and 2 others 5 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...
CPDDET Posted September 8, 2020 Share #296 Posted September 8, 2020 Nice job! I struggled for the longest time with the skylight. Dave Nirvana 1 Quote Current build: NRG Half Hull Previous build: MS Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnU Posted February 9, 2021 Share #297 Posted February 9, 2021 On 8/24/2020 at 2:32 PM, Nirvana said: Just some simple update about deck furniture. The skylight is coming together, am trying to find thin film for the window. Any recommendation? Hi Per, Reading through your log tonight. Say this question about glass. There was a guy building a fishing trawler who used real glass slide cover for his windows. It's thin enough to be in scale and can be cut like any glass. He specialized in weathering and even made broken windows from this glass. John popeye the sailor and Nirvana 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share #298 Posted February 9, 2021 3 hours ago, JohnU said: Hi Per, Reading through your log tonight. Say this question about glass. There was a guy building a fishing trawler who used real glass slide cover for his windows. It's thin enough to be in scale and can be cut like any glass. He specialized in weathering and even made broken windows from this glass. John That's very interesting, do you happen to have a link for the glass? popeye the sailor 1 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...
JohnU Posted February 9, 2021 Share #299 Posted February 9, 2021 Hi Per, No, he just said medical supply companies. Anywhere they sell stuff for microscopes I expect. I wish I could remember the blog name. I was browsing in the tips and techniques forum under painting and ran across a question about weathering. A responder to the thread said to check out "...., he's the king of weathering" or some such. I'll try searching for it again. He WAS INDEED the weathering guru. He even went into detail about how to do a realistic broken window. John Nirvana and popeye the sailor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnU Posted February 20, 2021 Share #300 Posted February 20, 2021 Hi Per, While perusing you log I noticed you are using double-sided tape. I see that in other logs too. I've looked all over for a good double-sided tape but they are either too thin and designed for paper or too thick and designed for mounting parts permanently. What tape do you use? John Nirvana and popeye the sailor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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