popeye the sailor Posted September 20, 2017 Share #151 Posted September 20, 2017 you gotta give yourself a little credit though.......a lot of these parts are as small as the P.E. your using. not to mention the set up and paint wonderful bit of progress there! mtaylor, RGL and Canute 3 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted September 23, 2017 Author Share #152 Posted September 23, 2017 The kit provided anchor is pretty much rubbish, the stock is a curved piece of plastic! There are also no stern anchors provided. I widened the hawser holes holes and used a North Star anchor set, joined to the Artwox chain, running strait through to the capstans. Hawser holes covers, chain stoppers and brake handles, as well as covers for the bit where the chain runs into the chain locker. The bit where the chain runs was recessed into the deck after the wooden deck was used, so I used the cut outs as stencils to cut plastic strip to fill the holes. Mall of the bollards from the kit were shaved off ages ago and are brass on plastic strip. Little bit of weathering, and railings to go. Dubz, coxswain, pjofc4 and 12 others 15 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted September 23, 2017 Share #153 Posted September 23, 2017 Should you have thickend the "chain gutter" on your previous builds too? The wheathering looks really good on the bow and forecastle, as does the colour. You picked up these trades very quickly mate ... inspiring ... very much so!!! Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted September 23, 2017 Author Share #154 Posted September 23, 2017 I probably should have (that's what it's called), but Yamato and Isuzu have metal focsle areas so did'nt need it. mtaylor, Canute and cog 3 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share #155 Posted September 25, 2017 Railings at the front of the bus done, 2 days work and a cramp in my right trapezius. It doesn't seem much but threading the railing is a nightmare as the elastic catches on the paint in the tiny holes. Dan Vadas, mtaylor, CDW and 9 others 12 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted September 25, 2017 Share #156 Posted September 25, 2017 It's good you are stubborn mate ... that will make you finish the work at hand. That trapezium muscle is a bit over extending yourself, you know you should do it with your hands right - by the way left or right side ... Railing is looking good despite your muscle pains mtaylor, RGL and Canute 3 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share #157 Posted September 25, 2017 Weight training is easier Canute, mtaylor, cog and 1 other 4 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted September 26, 2017 Author Share #158 Posted September 26, 2017 The Pagoda has been lightly weathered with grime, rust and salt. The lugs that go into the deck were cut off and it sits almost perfectly snug without glue. I'll weather the funnel next, then once attached I can add the crane and it's rigging. You can see from the close up there is a lot of detail to add, and I still need to add 9 25mm's, and do up the remainder of the 13.7cm guns plus one barrel which has gone god knows where. CDW, ScottRC, lmagna and 15 others 18 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted September 26, 2017 Share #159 Posted September 26, 2017 Great work Greg. Barrels ...? Don't mention those ... I've got 123 to go for the tripple AA guns ... jumpy little bastards RGL, coxswain, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted September 26, 2017 Share #160 Posted September 26, 2017 really nice work Greg! look'in super Canute, mtaylor, RGL and 1 other 4 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted September 26, 2017 Author Share #161 Posted September 26, 2017 The stack, or funnel. Horrible bit of kit as the PE really needs to be done up with the deck to get the alignment correct which if flat out impossible with the wooden stick on deck. Good enough for government work and weathered using black pastels for soot. This is the last main structure with only the mast to go and then lots of planes, boats and guns. BANYAN, Ryland Craze, Dan Vadas and 14 others 17 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDW Posted September 27, 2017 Share #162 Posted September 27, 2017 The model looks big until it's along side of the Yamato. Looks very authentic. mtaylor, RGL, Old Collingwood and 2 others 5 Quote Completed Projects: USS Fletcher 1:144 Scharnhorst 1:350 USS Independence LCS-2 1:350 1:32 J7W1 Shinden Interceptor/Fighter Fairey Swordfish Mk. II 1:48 Harbor Tug Box Scale Albatros D.V 1:32 Ala-Kart 1:25 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder 1:24 S-100 Schnellboot 1:72 Mercury Capsule and Atlas Booster BR-52 Steam Locomotive 1:35 Triumph 3 HW Motorcycle 1:9 Scale F-16XL-2 Experimental Fighter Bomber 1:48 Rafale 1:48 F-15E Strike Eagle 1:48 Petlyakov PE-2 Soviet Dive Bomber 1:48 TBM3 Avenger 1:32 1931 Cadillac 1:25 Scammell Pioneer SV2S Heavy Breakdown Tractor 1:35 M-50 Israeli Sherman 1:35 Military Wrecker 1:32 Delahaye 135 1:24 Toyota Sard Supra GT 1:24 Enzo Ferrari 1:24 1970 Baldwin Motion Camaro 1:25 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Stock Car 1:25 American LaFrance Eagle Fire Pumper 1:25 1940 Ford Standard Coupe 1:25 VolksWagen Dragster/Dune Buggy/Street Rod 1:25 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 1:12 Porsche GT-1 Evo 1:24 Scharnhorst 1940 1:700 IJN Akitsushima Seaplane Tender 1:700 HMS Hood 1941 1:700 Prinz Eugen 1942 1:700 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted September 27, 2017 Share #163 Posted September 27, 2017 I still think you don't give yourself enough credit......she looks awesome! the funnel structure looks so realistic.....WOW! now if I can only learn a fraction of what you do with these vessels.......I think I'm too old to learn new tricks beautifully done Greg! Canute, mtaylor, RGL and 2 others 5 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reklein Posted September 27, 2017 Share #164 Posted September 27, 2017 Looks positively sinister with the dark gray coloring and all the detail. Great job. Canute, cog, Old Collingwood and 3 others 6 Quote Bill, in Idaho Completed Mamoli Halifax and Billings Viking ship in 2015 Next Model Shipways Syren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share #165 Posted October 17, 2017 I haven’t posted for a while because there has been an enormous amount of small piecework to do. Putting a fence around the back veranda; I don’t know if the flight deck had railings, but I know the rear bit did as the video of the ship in 1945 shows it. I’ve added the 6 rocket launchers at the stern, the turntables and done up the 25mm’s. That is just back breaking work, 31 triple 25mm’s, each with individual barrels and magazines and 11 singles. Tomorrow I can start throwing them on. The baseboard was made up for me and is a beautiful bit of hardwood with Tung oil to season. CDW, cog, Ryland Craze and 11 others 14 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Collingwood Posted October 17, 2017 Share #166 Posted October 17, 2017 She is looking superb greg easily your best to date pure genius. OC. Canute, popeye the sailor, RGL and 2 others 5 Quote Current builds 28mm Battle of Waterloo attack on La Haye Saint Diorama. 1/700 HMS Hood Flyhawk with PE, Resin and Wood Decking. Completed works. Dragon 1/700 HMS Edinburgh type 42 batch 3 Destroyer plastic. HMS Warspite Academy 1/350 plastic kit and wem parts. HMS Trafalgar Airfix 1/350 submarine plastic. Black Pearl 1/72 Revell with pirate crew. Revell 1/48 Mosquito B IV Eduard 1/48 Spitfire IX ICM 1/48 Seafire Mk.III Special Conversion 1/48 Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Collingwood Posted October 17, 2017 Share #167 Posted October 17, 2017 There is always a certain amount of hands on - reaching across - holding a model to do work on them, and sometimes parts get broken or knocked off, but your work with extra fine details always looks as if you have mini robots doing the work for you, or you must have a surgeons hands. Amazing. OC. RGL, popeye the sailor, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Current builds 28mm Battle of Waterloo attack on La Haye Saint Diorama. 1/700 HMS Hood Flyhawk with PE, Resin and Wood Decking. Completed works. Dragon 1/700 HMS Edinburgh type 42 batch 3 Destroyer plastic. HMS Warspite Academy 1/350 plastic kit and wem parts. HMS Trafalgar Airfix 1/350 submarine plastic. Black Pearl 1/72 Revell with pirate crew. Revell 1/48 Mosquito B IV Eduard 1/48 Spitfire IX ICM 1/48 Seafire Mk.III Special Conversion 1/48 Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share #168 Posted October 17, 2017 (edited) Work inboard to outboard. Wait till you see the convoluted mast. I was starting to get a bit stale with this build, and considering I still have the ship’s boats and aircraft to go I think I’ll be well and truely over my IJN phase after this one. Edited October 17, 2017 by RGL popeye the sailor, Old Collingwood, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Collingwood Posted October 17, 2017 Share #169 Posted October 17, 2017 1 minute ago, RGL said: Work inboard to outboard. Wait till you see the convoluted mast. I was starting to get a bit stale with this build, and considering I still have the ship’s boats and aircraft to go I think I’ll be well and truely over my IJN phase after this one. I still salute your experise greg I know not just me but a good few of us think you are a master craftsman, and have established a benchmark on here pushing the boudaries of plastic modeling. Good on you greg. OC. RGL, cog, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Current builds 28mm Battle of Waterloo attack on La Haye Saint Diorama. 1/700 HMS Hood Flyhawk with PE, Resin and Wood Decking. Completed works. Dragon 1/700 HMS Edinburgh type 42 batch 3 Destroyer plastic. HMS Warspite Academy 1/350 plastic kit and wem parts. HMS Trafalgar Airfix 1/350 submarine plastic. Black Pearl 1/72 Revell with pirate crew. Revell 1/48 Mosquito B IV Eduard 1/48 Spitfire IX ICM 1/48 Seafire Mk.III Special Conversion 1/48 Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share #170 Posted October 17, 2017 So, throw a few guns and ammo boxes on, set the TV aerial up... Canute, mtaylor, popeye the sailor and 11 others 14 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted October 17, 2017 Share #171 Posted October 17, 2017 (edited) "set the TV aerial up... " At least you can watch "The Man in the Yellow Hat" during a lull in the fight ... Great work on the mini flight deck, although, I wouldn't have expected a railing on it. On the other hand the crew, sizewise, would easily be blown off. You've got yourself a very nice base board too. Hope it fits in your collection, if not you may always send it over. Didn't know you could phase out ... but what will you phase in to after this one ... Marvelous work again Greg!! Edited October 17, 2017 by cog popeye the sailor, Old Collingwood and Canute 3 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share #172 Posted October 17, 2017 I got three base boards made up, deciding if I should use it on Isuzu plus the new one which I bought on eBay mtaylor, popeye the sailor, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted October 17, 2017 Share #173 Posted October 17, 2017 THE NEW ONE !?!?!?!?!?!?!? mtaylor, Canute and popeye the sailor 3 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share #174 Posted October 17, 2017 Yes mate, the next build. Old Collingwood, Dubz, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted October 17, 2017 Share #175 Posted October 17, 2017 Who's been a busy boy then Looks great Greg. Here you are nearly two done, already bought the third and I have hardly dented the build of the Victoria - but I have been a little distracted with making furniture for the latest addition to the family - a lovely granddaughter cheers Pat cog, Old Collingwood, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share #176 Posted October 17, 2017 Fantastic news old boy! So much more important Canute, cog, BANYAN and 2 others 5 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted October 17, 2017 Share #177 Posted October 17, 2017 Very awesome update! so much detail...........it's amazing railings look sweet! RGL, Old Collingwood, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share #178 Posted October 17, 2017 So, that’s it, all the armament added, 8 big cannon, 8 12.7cm high altitude gun mounts, 31 triple 25mm’s, 10 single 25mm’s, 6 rocket mounts. mtaylor, Dan Vadas, ScottRC and 13 others 16 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted October 17, 2017 Share #179 Posted October 17, 2017 Another magnificent build ... and on top in such a short time! I almost need a breather before you start on the next one ... Canute, Old Collingwood and mtaylor 3 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share #180 Posted October 17, 2017 I’ve got a shed load on this to go yet. I’m hoping to get the rigging done today, then I can add the davits, then throw on the catapults then start on the back ate and aircraft. Old Collingwood, mtaylor, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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