semorebutts Posted October 21, 2018 Author #961 Posted October 21, 2018 Work continues on the launches. I will be ready for paint soon. the walls and doors got glued in place the roofs seem like there are going to be difficult. So in typical fashion I procrastinate by moving on to the last 3 launches with ors. these are coming out pretty good though. 🙃 Dubz, egkb, hof00 and 13 others 16 Quote
hof00 Posted October 21, 2018 #962 Posted October 21, 2018 I do like the "Procrastination!! (Thinking ahead.) (It's a wonderful quality for this particular pastime.) Keep it up!! Cheers....HOF. mtaylor, Old Collingwood, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson
channell Posted October 22, 2018 #963 Posted October 22, 2018 ...and Hans over at Blohm and Voss said to Admiral Raeder: "Ya, ve heard you like boats, so ve got lots of boats for your boat, das good ya? Keep up the good work... don't give up the... um, ships! popeye the sailor, Canute, CDW and 3 others 6 Quote
JohnEnglish Posted October 22, 2018 #964 Posted October 22, 2018 Stunning work as usual. Old Collingwood, popeye the sailor, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote
semorebutts Posted November 11, 2018 Author #965 Posted November 11, 2018 So the Work on the launch is continue slow and steady. It became too monotonous for me so I changed it up and cut out all the orrs Still not wanting to go back to the launches I decided to start on the cranes. So I cut all the pieces that will be needed out And sanded them Then started assembly. This is much funner and way easier than the launches. Jack12477, mtaylor, CDW and 11 others 14 Quote
CDW Posted November 11, 2018 #966 Posted November 11, 2018 The launches look great. You're going to have lots of fun painting them. The larger launches look like they would have made beautiful pleasure/fishing sport boats....however, the Fuhrer would have likely disapproved. 🙂 About those cranes...are those aftermarket or kit parts? In either event, they look superb. popeye the sailor, Old Collingwood, mtaylor 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
semorebutts Posted November 11, 2018 Author #967 Posted November 11, 2018 I wish i had a boat like that to go fishing! I’m scared of painting them! Lots of different colors and new Techniques that I have never done. The cranes are actually the first things in this kit that are entirely Trumpeter parts. There are zero aftermarket parts for the cranes. The only thing I am going to change is the rigging lines. The kid provides photo etch lines that I will use around the hook block only. The rest of the rigging will be EZ-line. popeye the sailor, Old Collingwood, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote
CDW Posted November 11, 2018 #968 Posted November 11, 2018 Yeah, but if I had one, I couldn't afford to launch it. About 20 years ago, it cost around $250 per trip to go fishing in my 21' open fisherman boat. Fuel, oil, ice, bait, maintenance, etc. Can you imagine what it would cost to go out in a boat the size of those launches? I shudder to think. About the only way it's affordable is to have an extra person or two who are willing to go out with you and share some of the expense. The big outboard engine/s on my boat sucked down fuel like crazy. popeye the sailor, mtaylor, Old Collingwood and 1 other 4 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
semorebutts Posted November 12, 2018 Author #969 Posted November 12, 2018 Finally! im ready to paint launches. There are alot of missing pieces on them such as antennas and railings and such but whatever. These were probably the least fun things to do on the entire ship. egkb, cog, harvey1847 and 9 others 12 Quote
CDW Posted November 12, 2018 #970 Posted November 12, 2018 6 minutes ago, semorebutts said: These were probably the least fun things to do on the entire ship. But they look SO good. These boats will add a lot to your finished model. You've done a superb job on them to this point. mtaylor, Old Collingwood, popeye the sailor 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
JohnEnglish Posted November 12, 2018 #971 Posted November 12, 2018 Yeah, it's the little things, like the launches, that really set a model apart. Canute, Old Collingwood, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote
semorebutts Posted November 12, 2018 Author #972 Posted November 12, 2018 (edited) Thanks guys. Here is just a little update on the crane. They are just waiting to poop on something. Especially oliver, hes a poop machine. anyhoo, here a bit more of the crane coming together. i think this next part is so cool. The kit provides me with the pullies for the rigging line. One pulley is made of three pieces,a smaller photo etch sandwiched in between two slightly larger photo etch pieces all glued together creating a pulley. My iphones camera sucks but you can almost see what i mean. Edited November 12, 2018 by semorebutts harvey1847, Old Collingwood, yvesvidal and 12 others 15 Quote
lmagna Posted November 12, 2018 #973 Posted November 12, 2018 Excuse me for getting so much enjoyment out of your misery, but this is such a fantastic build. If it makes you feel a little better I was rereading some of my stuff on the Bismarck's battle with the Hood and Prince of Wales to reset my memory and correct my knowledge on details of the action as discussed in channell's build. In the process of getting my education and knowledge revised I read that one of the first hits on the Bismarck from the POW was in the launches! I suspect they did not fair well. So it seems the Prince Of Wales got your revenge for you years ago. popeye the sailor, cog, Old Collingwood and 3 others 6 Quote Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey
Baker Posted November 12, 2018 #974 Posted November 12, 2018 Wonderful what you do with the PE parts. Very beautiful work !! popeye the sailor, mtaylor, Old Collingwood and 1 other 4 Quote Regards, Patrick Finished : Soleil Royal Heller 1/100 Wasa Billing Boats Bounty Revell 1/110 plastic (semi scratch) Pelican / Golden Hind 1/45 scratch Current build : Mary Rose 1/50 scratch große-jacht / Yacht D'Oro 1/50 Corel Gallery : Revell Bounty Pelican/Golden hind 1/45 scratch Shore leave, non ship models build logs : ADGZ M35 funkwagen 1/72 Einhets Pkw. Kfz.2 and 4 1/72 Autoblinda AB40 1/72 122mm A-19 & 152mm ML-20 & 12.8cm Pak.44 {K8 1/2} 1/72 10.5cm Howitzer 16 on Mark. VI(e) Centurion Mk.1 conversion M29 Weasel 1/72 SAM6 1/72 T26 Finland T26 TN 1/72 Autoprotetto S37 1/72 Opel Blitz buses 1/72 Boxer and MAN trucks 1/72 Hetzer38(t) Starr 1/72 Cleaning the 1/72 military collection Si vis pacem, para bellum
cog Posted November 12, 2018 #975 Posted November 12, 2018 I feel your pain at 1/200 ... you seem to cope well though, surprisingly well ... be glad Oliver doesn't twist an' spray ... popeye the sailor, mtaylor, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ...
semorebutts Posted November 12, 2018 Author #976 Posted November 12, 2018 I kept Oliver busy. He was chewing on a sprue for a while. Then i put on his favorite music on, Pink floyds the wall.... you gotta keep Oliver happy. Ya im very glad the lifeboats are done! popeye the sailor, Old Collingwood, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote
Jack12477 Posted November 12, 2018 #977 Posted November 12, 2018 Are those birds cocketoos/cocketiels (probably spelling wrong ) ? mtaylor, popeye the sailor and Canute 3 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour
BETAQDAVE Posted November 12, 2018 #978 Posted November 12, 2018 On 6/16/2018 at 6:31 PM, lmagna said: I don't see any water stains on the floor or walls so if you threw some insulation, wallboard and matting on the floor, you could add some heat and be good to go. Bismark/ Missouri time without the commute. Had my model shop moved into our basement a few years back. (Wi winters a bit too nippy in garage!) After I installed a sump pump, wiring for the pump, and drain line for the pump, I no longer have free water down there. (Builder put in sump pit but skipped all the most important components!) I did a little surface wiring, put in a white ceiling system, and a bit of soundproofing. Then I added a small radiant heater and a dehumidifier and was good to go. It's a snug harbor for modeling now. (check out my shop in the so where do you do yours then topic) It would be very good situation if not for having to replace my elevator that's lately kept me out of my shop now for an extended time. (I'm stuck in a wheelchair now.) Canute, Old Collingwood, popeye the sailor and 1 other 4 Quote Dave “You’ve just got to know your limitations” Dirty Harry Current Builds: Modified MS 1/8” scale Phantom, and modified plastic/wood hybrid of Aurora 1:87 scale whaling bark Wanderer. Past Builds: (Done & sold) 1/8” scale A.J. Fisher 2 mast schooner Challenge, 1/6” scale scratch built whaler Wanderer w/ plans & fittings from A.J. Fisher, and numerous plastic kits including 1/8” scale Revell U.S.S. Constitution (twice), Cutty Sark, and Mayflower. (Done & in dry dock) Modified 1/8” scale Revell U.S.S. Constitution w/ wooden deck and masting [too close encounter w/conc. floor in move] Hope to get to builds: MS 3/16” scale Pride of Baltimore II, MS 1/2” scale pinky schooner Glad Tidings, a scratch build 3/16” scale Phantom, and a scratch build 3/16" scale Denis Sullivan.
BETAQDAVE Posted November 12, 2018 #979 Posted November 12, 2018 7 hours ago, semorebutts said: They are just waiting to poop on something. Especially oliver, hes a poop machine. Must be quite a bit of noise with such a big crew. Our parotlette can make plenty on his own when he gets going! At least his messes are pretty small and I don't have to take him outside for a walk to do his business. popeye the sailor, Canute, Old Collingwood and 1 other 4 Quote Dave “You’ve just got to know your limitations” Dirty Harry Current Builds: Modified MS 1/8” scale Phantom, and modified plastic/wood hybrid of Aurora 1:87 scale whaling bark Wanderer. Past Builds: (Done & sold) 1/8” scale A.J. Fisher 2 mast schooner Challenge, 1/6” scale scratch built whaler Wanderer w/ plans & fittings from A.J. Fisher, and numerous plastic kits including 1/8” scale Revell U.S.S. Constitution (twice), Cutty Sark, and Mayflower. (Done & in dry dock) Modified 1/8” scale Revell U.S.S. Constitution w/ wooden deck and masting [too close encounter w/conc. floor in move] Hope to get to builds: MS 3/16” scale Pride of Baltimore II, MS 1/2” scale pinky schooner Glad Tidings, a scratch build 3/16” scale Phantom, and a scratch build 3/16" scale Denis Sullivan.
semorebutts Posted November 13, 2018 Author #980 Posted November 13, 2018 Jack, they are cocketiels. Beta, I dont think I’m going to be here long so I will just keep the basement how it is I guess. And yes when the 2 males have a screaming match it gets very loud! But I love them they are awesome! They also can live 30 years i was told! Jack12477, lmagna, Old Collingwood and 3 others 6 Quote
channell Posted November 13, 2018 #981 Posted November 13, 2018 Making good progress! FYI, I've had problems getting paint to stick on my Trumpy boats in the past... when I did HMS Nelson, the paint came right off with the masking tape after I painted the lower hulls. You might want to prime the plastic with Tamiya rattlecan or similar stuff rather than airbrush primer to save some heartache. cog, popeye the sailor, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote
semorebutts Posted November 13, 2018 Author #982 Posted November 13, 2018 Oh wow. Thanks for the heads up! popeye the sailor, Canute, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote
popeye the sailor Posted November 22, 2018 #983 Posted November 22, 2018 the launches look awesome.........perhaps you can add the few part that are missing after they are painted. in any case, the PE assemblies are really good........lots of great detail mtaylor, Old Collingwood 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
semorebutts Posted November 23, 2018 Author #984 Posted November 23, 2018 Hey everyone, I was on a roll with the cranes so I figured I might as well just finish them. First was to finish installing the pulleys. and with that done i was ready to paint. This part allways Makes me nervous. Which is why I’m procrastinating on the launches. 45 minutes later the deed was done. theres the launches. I shudder when i think of painting them. also the Bismarck came out to play. I have to really start to build a case. A 1/4” thick acrylic 5 sided box the shape of a fishtank should do. Now I just have to make it. herask, jablackwell, cog and 15 others 18 Quote
channell Posted November 23, 2018 #985 Posted November 23, 2018 Beautiful work Semore... your Bissy is a serious showpiece, one of the best looking I've seen online! cog, popeye the sailor, Old Collingwood and 5 others 8 Quote
popeye the sailor Posted November 23, 2018 #986 Posted November 23, 2018 nice work on the cranes........the Bismark looks soo good! semorebutts, Canute, mtaylor 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
semorebutts Posted November 23, 2018 Author #987 Posted November 23, 2018 Thanks guys. Maybe it just looks better online lol. Its ok if you ask me. Deffinetly no where close to the others ive seen online. But hopefully when I do the missouri my skill set will be much better. popeye the sailor, mtaylor, lmagna and 1 other 4 Quote
lmagna Posted November 23, 2018 #988 Posted November 23, 2018 If your Missouri ends up better than this build then you won't need to build a case, you will need to find a museum to display it in. This build is already museum quality so it is hard to believe that the next build could be better! Canute, popeye the sailor, bdgiantman2 and 2 others 5 Quote Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey
semorebutts Posted November 23, 2018 Author #989 Posted November 23, 2018 (edited) I just dont see it. I see it in plenty of other builds on here, but not mine. Either you guys are being very nice about it or im blind lol. But thank you for the compliments. It keeps me going for sure! Edited November 23, 2018 by semorebutts mtaylor, popeye the sailor and Canute 3 Quote
channell Posted November 23, 2018 #990 Posted November 23, 2018 Seriously man, no flattery being pulled here, your Bissy really does look fantastic! Every good build of this size and complexity takes on the artistic stamp of it's builder... I'm seeing it here and I'm really liking your take on it. All the aftermarket details mesh together well with the kit and you are keeping a very high and consistent standard of workmanship throughout the build... not easy to pull off when a model takes more than a year to build with so many different sub assemblies, different aftermarket components from different companies and burnout inevitably comes an issue. I love it when model builds eclipse the line from "assembly" to "art" and it's really cool to see other artistic modeler's take on the same subjects I'm working on, especially when they are working at or above my own skill level. This one's a winner! Jack12477, mtaylor, Kevin and 3 others 6 Quote
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