Barbossa Posted September 19, 2015 Author Share #151 Posted September 19, 2015 Hi, thanks Ulises, Mark & Mort : I can assure you , it feels good to be back. Regarding the life boats ; I started with the 32 ft pinnace using what was supplied in the kit and the result wasn't that bad at all. ( I'll post a pic this WE) But I really felt the urge to move on with this project and I also was seduced by the extra fittings supplied in the mini Caldercraft kits ( oars,...) Besides, I want to use the woods and stuctures of those little boats (supplied with the original Diana kit ) for another project in the future that is related to my next kit ( HMS Pegasus). Quote Kind regards Christian "The original always beats the copy" (supportive statement) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbossa Posted September 19, 2015 Author Share #152 Posted September 19, 2015 And thanks for all the "likes" ! Now back to work ( not necesseraly shipbuilding ) Quote Kind regards Christian "The original always beats the copy" (supportive statement) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmo Posted September 19, 2015 Share #153 Posted September 19, 2015 Nice boat Christian. I've been waiting for the return of your Diana. Welcome back. Quote Current build Enterprise class 28-gun frigate 1774 - scratchbuild 1:36 RC Completed builds Cruizer class brig - scratchbuild 1:36 RC HM Bomb Vessel Granado - Caldercraft HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbossa Posted September 19, 2015 Author Share #154 Posted September 19, 2015 Thanks Timmo and the likes. Referring to previous message here's some pics related to my lifeboat dilemma. Last two pics show the second lifeboat (24 ft.) I intend to start with a strip made of card/paper following the suitable curve and shape. The aim is to copy - paste the same strip in several sheets of styrene with a 0.25 mm thickness. Ray, mort stoll, Blue Ensign and 2 others 5 Quote Kind regards Christian "The original always beats the copy" (supportive statement) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Wellington Posted September 23, 2015 Share #155 Posted September 23, 2015 Christian - nice to see you back and making progress. You have a truly beautiful model! Its a shame that I missed your initial progress, but will definitely be following from here. I'm still in the very early stages of my Diana/Jason build and moving slowly, so its nice to see another example to look to for inspiration. Thanks for sharing. Quote Cheers, Jason "Which it will be ready when it is ready!" In the shipyard: HMS Jason (c.1794: Artois Class 38 gun frigate) Queen Anne Royal Barge (c.1700) Finished: HMS Snake (c.1797: Cruizer Class, ship rigged sloop) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbossa Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share #156 Posted September 23, 2015 Hello Jason, you are welcome ! After the MSW-crash somewhere in 2013 I archived some pics on "tumblr", I realise that there are other , more user-friendly options nowadays Anyway, You can access them by activating the link ( see my most 18th of May 2014) Please check out the tumblr - homepage, in the left corner above there's a search option where you can insert "diana1794" When you select the second option : diana1794tumblr.com, you should have access to the archive. However : the order is not quite chronological Please let me know if the pics are accessible, If not I'll try to upload them in the buildlog Enjoy and good luck with you build : take your time, you're doing a fantastic job. Beef Wellington and mtaylor 2 Quote Kind regards Christian "The original always beats the copy" (supportive statement) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted September 23, 2015 Share #157 Posted September 23, 2015 Hi Christian nice to see you back the boats look great, the evergreen styrene is what I used it is nice to work with and takes paint fairly well, look forward to more updates. I am very close to the end of my Diana journey. Quote Ray Current build A set of HMS Diana`s boats @ 1/48 HMS Royal Marine a Military class Trawler Completed HMS Diana Completed build The Lady Nelson Completed Build HMS Pegasus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbossa Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share #158 Posted September 25, 2015 Hi Ray, And what a fine and pleasant journey it was. As mentioned in a previous reply in your log : whenever I start the mast & rigging part, I only have to follow your approach. Indeed, as I'm working now on the 24 ft; lifeboat, styrene is an valuable alternative : - for cutting small pieces and details ( see the special arrangments according the AOTS for the 24 ft cutter : ringbolt, sternsheet, ringlock ) At first, with walnut I'll give it a try, but I'm sceptical. - provided you have good paints at your disposal : I use the Acrylicos Vallejo brand. To be specific : the "Panzer aces" New Wood with reference 70.311 is -in my opinion- pretty "wood-like" Ray 1 Quote Kind regards Christian "The original always beats the copy" (supportive statement) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbossa Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share #159 Posted October 13, 2015 Hello, here's n°2 : the 24ft cutter It's a bit of a mixture between the AOTS-data, Caldercraft mini-kit instructions and my own interpretation. I've read somewhere in the general instructions that the completion of the lifeboats was +/- a fortnight ( evening work ) operation...hmm, I don't know . Although I'm bypassing some work with resin , It takes me more or less a fortnight for one boat. But it's fun ! mtaylor, Beef Wellington, mort stoll and 6 others 9 Quote Kind regards Christian "The original always beats the copy" (supportive statement) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted October 13, 2015 Share #160 Posted October 13, 2015 super looking boats Christian Nils mtaylor and mort stoll 2 Quote Current builds -Lightship Elbe 1 Completed - Steamship Ergenstrasse ex Laker Corsicana 1918- scale 1:87 scratchbuild - "Zeesboot" heritage wooden fishing small craft around 1870, POB clinker scratch build scale 1:24 - Pilot Schooner # 5 ELBE ex Wanderbird, scale 1:50 scratchbuild - Mississippi Sterwheelsteamer built as christmapresent for grandson modified kit build - Chebec "Eagle of Algier" 1753--scale 1:48-POB-(scratchbuild) "SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" four stacker passenger liner of 1897, blue ribbond awarded, 1:144 (scratchbuild) "HMS Pegasus" , 16 gun sloop, Swan-Class 1776-1777 scale 1:64 from Amati plan -"Pamir" 4-mast barque, P-liner, 1:96 (scratchbuild) -"Gorch Fock 2" German Navy cadet training 3-mast barque, 1:95 (scratchbuild) "Heinrich Kayser" heritage Merchant Steamship, 1:96 (scratchbuild) original was my grandfathers ship -"Bohuslän" , heritage ,live Swedish museum passenger steamer (Billings kit), 1:50 "Lorbas", river tug, steam driven for RC, fictive design (scratchbuild), scale appr. 1:32 under restoration / restoration finished "Hjejlen" steam paddlewheeler, 1861, Billings Boats rare old kit, scale 1:50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbossa Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share #161 Posted October 13, 2015 Hello Nils, Thanks foor looking in and it's good to hear from you. Besides, I have a question regarding the attachment underneath. You can notice a lifeboat that is suspending somehow. I wonder how the rigging or hauling was done, as I feel more than tempted to imitate this scheme jbelwood, mort stoll, Shipyard sid and 5 others 8 Quote Kind regards Christian "The original always beats the copy" (supportive statement) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted October 13, 2015 Share #162 Posted October 13, 2015 Hi Christian The boats look good nice with the clinker effect I carval built mine, I also took a lot more than two weeks more like eight, keep them coming the Pinace was my favourite. mtaylor 1 Quote Ray Current build A set of HMS Diana`s boats @ 1/48 HMS Royal Marine a Military class Trawler Completed HMS Diana Completed build The Lady Nelson Completed Build HMS Pegasus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Wellington Posted October 13, 2015 Share #163 Posted October 13, 2015 Very nice boats Christian -I remember seeing a picture showing how the ships boats were hoisted in/outboard but of course can't remember where now . It would add a nice touch to do that. mtaylor and mort stoll 2 Quote Cheers, Jason "Which it will be ready when it is ready!" In the shipyard: HMS Jason (c.1794: Artois Class 38 gun frigate) Queen Anne Royal Barge (c.1700) Finished: HMS Snake (c.1797: Cruizer Class, ship rigged sloop) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbossa Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share #164 Posted October 14, 2015 Hi All, Ray & Jason and all the likes, thanks for the comments and showing interest. The clinker effect was obtained by using styrene strips ( 0,25 mm thickness ) Perhaps I might submit "a step by step"-approach with pics for at least one of the following life-boats ( the 26ft. launch or the 32 ft. pinnace ) But for the interested, already one word of advice : don't give in to temptation by wanting to glue or fix one strip of styrene over it's full length all at once (using superglue). It's a bad idea. Take your time and work in separate stages. Toothpicks are also very useful to fit superglue. mtaylor, WBlakeny, Ulises Victoria and 1 other 4 Quote Kind regards Christian "The original always beats the copy" (supportive statement) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulises Victoria Posted October 14, 2015 Share #165 Posted October 14, 2015 The clinker effect was obtained by using styrene strips ( 0,25 mm thickness ) Perhaps I might submit "a step by step"-approach with pics for at least one of the following life-boats ( the 26ft. launch or the 32 ft. pinnace ) That would be really nice. Good job here. I am thinking ahead about my Royal Louis boats, which are metallic, and I would like to see other possibilities. Thank you, Christian mtaylor 1 Quote There aren't but two options: do it FAST, or do it RIGHT. Current Project Build Log: Soleil Royal in 1/72. Kit by Artesania Latina. Last finished projects: Royal Ship Vasa 1628; French Vessel Royal Louis 1780. 1/90 Scale by Mamoli. 120 Cannons Future projects already in my stash: Panart: San Felipe 1/75; OcCre: Santísima Trinidad 1/90; Wish List: 1/64 Amati Victory, HMS Enterprise in 1/48 by CAF models. So much to build, so little time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbossa Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share #166 Posted October 14, 2015 You're welcome Ulises and of course all the likes too. I haven't figured out yet which one to start ( 26 ft launch or 32 ft pinnace ) but I expect to resume my activities as from next week. Thus, a step by step approach accompanied with pics to bring on some more detail is to follow. mtaylor and Ray 2 Quote Kind regards Christian "The original always beats the copy" (supportive statement) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbossa Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share #167 Posted November 22, 2015 Hi, At last, I managed to complete the 32ft. pinnace. As mentioned in a previous post, it's a bit more detailled. Part One : First pics show what tools are required and an overview of the mini Caldercraft-kit. And - of course - my alter ego encouraging my to move on with this project. Now the clincker effect : at first I cut a strip from card and make the necessary corrections as to obtain a "one fits all" curve aspecially in the bow section. Notice the position of the red dot as I progress from bottom to top. The ribs were made out of black cartridge paper which was supplied in the mini kit. Following step : the preparation of the false gratings : the same black paper was covered by painted thin paper strips using Acrilico Valejo paint ( Panzer Aces New Wood n° 311) . To cover up the glue traces, I overpainted the completed gratings with dilluted black paint, and remove - asap- the dilluted paint from the surface with a rag. Next : I made a "copy paste" operation to reproduct the paper/card strip and cut the requested profile out of 0,25 mm styrene strip. Here's the most delicate part : glueing the styrene strips with superglue. Some concentration is required , meaning and translated to Belgian standards : consuming large quantities of Leffe or Duvel the evening before is not recommended. mtaylor and mort stoll 2 Quote Kind regards Christian "The original always beats the copy" (supportive statement) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbossa Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share #168 Posted November 22, 2015 Continuation cristikc, mtaylor and mort stoll 3 Quote Kind regards Christian "The original always beats the copy" (supportive statement) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbossa Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share #169 Posted November 22, 2015 Continuation (end part One) Last pic shows the different profiles that also were cut out of styrene Gregor, mtaylor and mort stoll 3 Quote Kind regards Christian "The original always beats the copy" (supportive statement) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbossa Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share #170 Posted November 22, 2015 Perhaps ypou niticed in the last pic that I adapted the profile from both sides. I took a bit of a gamble but it worked out fine . Anyway here's the completed third lifeboat. JRB9019, GuntherMT, mort stoll and 6 others 9 Quote Kind regards Christian "The original always beats the copy" (supportive statement) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbossa Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share #171 Posted November 22, 2015 Continuation ( That's all folks !) GuntherMT, ulrich, mtaylor and 12 others 15 Quote Kind regards Christian "The original always beats the copy" (supportive statement) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WBlakeny Posted November 27, 2015 Share #172 Posted November 27, 2015 Beautiful work on those boats. mtaylor 1 Quote Chris Current builds : On hold : IJN Yamato by DeAgostini - 1/250 Completed builds : Bermuda boat Corsair (scratch) President by Sergal - 1/60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulises Victoria Posted November 27, 2015 Share #173 Posted November 27, 2015 Wow! Those boats look fantastic!!!. I am still not sure what I am going to do regarding those same items in my present build. mtaylor 1 Quote There aren't but two options: do it FAST, or do it RIGHT. Current Project Build Log: Soleil Royal in 1/72. Kit by Artesania Latina. Last finished projects: Royal Ship Vasa 1628; French Vessel Royal Louis 1780. 1/90 Scale by Mamoli. 120 Cannons Future projects already in my stash: Panart: San Felipe 1/75; OcCre: Santísima Trinidad 1/90; Wish List: 1/64 Amati Victory, HMS Enterprise in 1/48 by CAF models. So much to build, so little time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbossa Posted November 27, 2015 Author Share #174 Posted November 27, 2015 Thanks Ulises and WBlakeny, and all the likes There's more to come : along with the resin boats : oars, anchors and other items are supplied in he Caldercraft mini-kits. I'm working on it now and I've also improved the look of the oarlocks a bit. So yet to do : the 26ft launch, on the other hand I must admit I 'd like to start with the masts & rigging and keep the 26ft launch as a "side-project", whenever I'm bored with ratlines,... However, regarding the masts, something is puzzling me : the large ones ( 10 mm diameter ) as well as the bowsprit are supposed to be painted in yellow and I'm a bit reluctant to this. The more : classical European brands such as Corel, Mantua, Mamoli supply their kits with "yellow" looking natural wood which is more appealing to me but I haven't found something suitable yet. mtaylor, Kevin and Ulises Victoria 3 Quote Kind regards Christian "The original always beats the copy" (supportive statement) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Ensign Posted November 27, 2015 Share #175 Posted November 27, 2015 Nice upgrade to the boats Christian, love the toning of the model. I don't like painted masts either which is why I put aside the Walnut supplied with Pegasus in favour of Ramin which has a fine grain and pale colour. I used a tinted varnish to get a yellow tone to the masts but as I recall I spent ages trialling different combinations of water based satin varnishes, and added a spot of water based yellow ochre paint to get what I wanted. Cheers, B.E. Barbossa and mtaylor 2 Quote Current Build: HMS Indefatigable-1794-by-blue-ensign-vanguard-models-164-scale Medway-longboat-1742-by-blue-ensign-½”-scale Completed builds: HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign. 1:64 scale - Vanguard Models Queen-Anne-Royal-Barge-circa-1700-by-Blue-Ensign Fifie fishing boat Lady Eleanor Muirneag-1903-–-a-scottish-zulu-fishing-boat-164-scale-based-on-the-vanguard-models-zulu-kit/ HM Cutter Alert 1777 HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 18th-century-English-longboat-by-Blue-Ensign-ms-148-scale/ finished 18thc English Pinnace by Blue Ensign-Model-Shipways-1:24 scale/ finished HMS-Pegasus-by-Blue-Ensign-finished-Victory-Models-1:64-scale/ Heller Seventy-four 1:150 scale - modified Le Superbe/Le Glorieux kit after Boudriot, waterline setting with sails. The schooner Pickle, Jotika pob kit 1:64 scale, my interpretation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbossa Posted November 27, 2015 Author Share #176 Posted November 27, 2015 Hi B.E. Thank you for the advise. At the same occasion you appointed me a task . Some research is scheduled this W.E. regarding the Ramin wood with the most probable result : a purchase through Internet. I guess many of us know the feeling : perhaps many kitbuilders would be happy to pay a bit more, if only the kit manufacturors went for better wood ( + ornament) quality mtaylor 1 Quote Kind regards Christian "The original always beats the copy" (supportive statement) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Ensign Posted November 27, 2015 Share #177 Posted November 27, 2015 There are plenty of online suppliers of Ramin Dowel Christian, success with your search B.E. mtaylor 1 Quote Current Build: HMS Indefatigable-1794-by-blue-ensign-vanguard-models-164-scale Medway-longboat-1742-by-blue-ensign-½”-scale Completed builds: HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign. 1:64 scale - Vanguard Models Queen-Anne-Royal-Barge-circa-1700-by-Blue-Ensign Fifie fishing boat Lady Eleanor Muirneag-1903-–-a-scottish-zulu-fishing-boat-164-scale-based-on-the-vanguard-models-zulu-kit/ HM Cutter Alert 1777 HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 18th-century-English-longboat-by-Blue-Ensign-ms-148-scale/ finished 18thc English Pinnace by Blue Ensign-Model-Shipways-1:24 scale/ finished HMS-Pegasus-by-Blue-Ensign-finished-Victory-Models-1:64-scale/ Heller Seventy-four 1:150 scale - modified Le Superbe/Le Glorieux kit after Boudriot, waterline setting with sails. The schooner Pickle, Jotika pob kit 1:64 scale, my interpretation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulises Victoria Posted November 27, 2015 Share #178 Posted November 27, 2015 Christian... would it be too much to ask of you to put a link where to buy the Caldercraft mini kits? mtaylor 1 Quote There aren't but two options: do it FAST, or do it RIGHT. Current Project Build Log: Soleil Royal in 1/72. Kit by Artesania Latina. Last finished projects: Royal Ship Vasa 1628; French Vessel Royal Louis 1780. 1/90 Scale by Mamoli. 120 Cannons Future projects already in my stash: Panart: San Felipe 1/75; OcCre: Santísima Trinidad 1/90; Wish List: 1/64 Amati Victory, HMS Enterprise in 1/48 by CAF models. So much to build, so little time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbossa Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share #179 Posted November 28, 2015 Hi Ulises, Here you are : I purchased the kits through Cornwall Model Boats Please activate the " More information" link : it explains what type of mini kit is suitable for what type of ship. Enjoy : http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/caldercraft-ships-boats.html Ulises Victoria and mtaylor 2 Quote Kind regards Christian "The original always beats the copy" (supportive statement) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulises Victoria Posted November 28, 2015 Share #180 Posted November 28, 2015 (edited) Many Thanks, Christian. Found exactly what I need! Now... making them as you did, that's a whole different story. Edited November 28, 2015 by Ulises Victoria mtaylor 1 Quote There aren't but two options: do it FAST, or do it RIGHT. Current Project Build Log: Soleil Royal in 1/72. Kit by Artesania Latina. Last finished projects: Royal Ship Vasa 1628; French Vessel Royal Louis 1780. 1/90 Scale by Mamoli. 120 Cannons Future projects already in my stash: Panart: San Felipe 1/75; OcCre: Santísima Trinidad 1/90; Wish List: 1/64 Amati Victory, HMS Enterprise in 1/48 by CAF models. So much to build, so little time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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