JerseyCity Frankie Posted August 12, 2018 Share #301 Posted August 12, 2018 (edited) I’m doing watercolors myself, from time to time. I had done watercolor at college and used Arches paper. The Arches brand paper available today is different, it used to have a lovely sour smell when it got wet. Now it is different and also appears to take the paint differently too. what brand of paper are you using? I’m trying to settle on a typ I can live with but so far nothing appeals to me, they all absorb/don’t absorb the paint differently. Edited August 12, 2018 by JerseyCity Frankie Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Quote Niagara USS Constitution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el cid Posted August 12, 2018 Share #302 Posted August 12, 2018 Jim, Perhaps my favorite sea story is Monsarrat's "The Cruel Sea" (and the associated stories compiled in "Three Corvettes"). Your North Atlantic convoy paintings really convey the atmosphere of the events he describes. Thanks again for sharing. Cheers, Keith mtaylor, lmagna, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted August 14, 2018 Author Share #303 Posted August 14, 2018 (edited) On 8/12/2018 at 1:15 PM, JerseyCity Frankie said: I’m doing watercolors myself, from time to time. I had done watercolor at college and used Arches paper. The Arches brand paper available today is different, it used to have a lovely sour smell when it got wet. Now it is different and also appears to take the paint differently too. what brand of paper are you using? I’m trying to settle on a typ I can live with but so far nothing appeals to me, they all absorb/don’t absorb the paint differently. I really just use what I can get, certainly not the really expensive stuf, same with the paints!. jim Edited October 13, 2018 by Vegaskip Canute, mtaylor, JerseyCity Frankie and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share #304 Posted August 30, 2018 Two Brigs and a Chebec off the North African Coast. w/c 14" X 10" jim lmagna, Landrotten Highlander, ken@southside and 16 others 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share #305 Posted September 4, 2018 The 3rd of September was 'Merchant Navy Day in the UK. one I did for this type of occasion. jim Canute, ken@southside, Roger Pellett and 11 others 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share #306 Posted September 7, 2018 Somewhere in the Med. Two Decker heads for the sea, another refitting masts and rigging. However it is 'Dhobi' day on the Frigate with the crew's hammocks strung in the rigging to dry. W/C 14” X 10” Jim lmagna, Captain Poison, GrandpaPhil and 13 others 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyboy Posted September 7, 2018 Share #307 Posted September 7, 2018 Jim,I really do like your paintings,very good indeed. "Dhobi day",that saying brought back memories for me. Over 50 years ago when I was in Aden we had a "Dhobi wallah",who did all our washing for ten bob (500 fils) a fortnight. Regards, Dave Canute, John Allen, lmagna and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted September 8, 2018 Author Share #308 Posted September 8, 2018 Thanks Dave. If you have some 'deep thinking' to do. Nothing like like sitting with a bucket of hot water between your knees, a lump of Pusser's hard and giving your 'skivvies' a good going over.! Jim davyboy, mtaylor, John Allen and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyboy Posted September 8, 2018 Share #309 Posted September 8, 2018 Jim,I was a "crabfat"no pussers hard for us. But,try telling a "Dhobi wallah"not to starch and iron your "shreddies" along with your K.D. shorts and shirts was often a waste of time. Not so 'comfy'. 😢😢 Dave John Allen, lmagna and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share #310 Posted September 11, 2018 Another memory from the 1960’s Ships at Pulau Langkowi after Exercise Fotex 67 HMS Victorious, Bulwark, Londonderry, Plymouth, Llandaff and lots more off canvas I was Captains coxs'n on Victorious, so that’s me 'driving' the Huntress in the foreground. Jim Canute, davyboy, BETAQDAVE and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share #311 Posted September 11, 2018 Different kind of beach party. Nowhere in particular. Jim BETAQDAVE, davyboy, GrandpaPhil and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share #312 Posted September 11, 2018 Merlin and Marabu Both are 'Windfall' yachts ,reparations from Germany after WW2 and used by British forces for adventure training and recreation. I sailed in Merlin in the 1960 Tall Ships Race. Both were built in the 1930's and are still sailing. davyboy, JpR62, Canute and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share #313 Posted September 12, 2018 (edited) Not ships but you might be interested. The latest of several US 8th Air Force in Europe WW2 paintings I've been doing. These a/c were painted so they could be easily seen. They were used as markers for squadrons and groups to formate on jim Edited September 12, 2018 by Vegaskip Landrotten Highlander, davyboy, Jack12477 and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share #314 Posted September 13, 2018 Possibly a scene on the Clyde in the 1950's.HMS Astute about to go along side HMS Forth, PS Waverly thrashes her way through the chop, as some old war horses gather barnacles in the background. mtaylor, Captain Poison, davyboy and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share #315 Posted September 13, 2018 There is a bit of mystery about this one, but first the story, for those who dont know. During the 'Norwegian campain, HMS Juniper a 'tree' class Trawler, was sent to escort the tanker 'Oil Pioneer' back to the uk.Their luck ran out when they met SHARNHORST, GNEISENAU ADLIRAL HIPPER and 4 destroyers!. Juniper turned towards the enemy, hoisted her battle ensigns and opened fire with her 12 pdr. She lasted 90 minutes and there were 4 survivors Now the mystery, I wanted to do a painting of this incredable act of bravery and defiance, so started looking around for a reference phpto of Juniper, I'm still looking, I have heard that some one has the copy right and has withdrawn all photos of her , which I find very strange. I welcome any information or comments or even possibly a genuine photo. With the greatest respect and in rememberance of some very brave men. JpR62, John Allen, GrandpaPhil and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted September 13, 2018 Share #316 Posted September 13, 2018 The only thing I can think of is to do an image search on tree class trawlers and see if there's enough information in those photos to get an idea of what Juniper would have looked like. Perhaps they were all built to the same design? If so, there should have been only minor differences between them. Best I can do. Steven mtaylor, lmagna, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler La Lomellina - Theoretical Reconstruction of a Genoese carrack sunk in 1516 FINISHED Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted September 14, 2018 Author Share #317 Posted September 14, 2018 21 hours ago, Louie da fly said: The only thing I can think of is to do an image search on tree class trawlers and see if there's enough information in those photos to get an idea of what Juniper would have looked like. Perhaps they were all built to the same design? If so, there should have been only minor differences between them. Best I can do. Steven That’s what I did. Most were built as minesweepers, but Juniper was the only Anti Sub. jim mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted September 14, 2018 Author Share #318 Posted September 14, 2018 USS Nevada , part of the 6th BS of the Grand Fleet in 1918 Mount board about19” X 13” Jim BETAQDAVE, knightyo, GrandpaPhil and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmagna Posted September 14, 2018 Share #319 Posted September 14, 2018 The US battleships of WWI with their cage masts always look so primitive next to their British counterparts, at least to me. Again a great looking picture Jim. I always enjoy stopping by and taking a look when you post a new one. You never disappoint. davyboy, Canute and John Allen 3 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted September 14, 2018 Share #320 Posted September 14, 2018 (edited) Guess what google shows me when I do a picture search for HMS Juniper. Lots of beautiful ship paintings Google is a weird machine...... Jan Edited September 14, 2018 by amateur Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted September 19, 2018 Author Share #321 Posted September 19, 2018 (edited) I spent the last 5 days in Hospital. Chest Infection that went into Pneumonia. However after excellent Treatment, I’m back home, feeling Hearty, if not quite Hale yet. One to celebrate. Grantully Castle , Aquirania, and another at Mudros during the Gallipoli campaign Edited September 19, 2018 by Vegaskip Spelling Jack12477, ccoyle, JpR62 and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmagna Posted September 19, 2018 Share #322 Posted September 19, 2018 Welcome back Jim. Having done the Pneumonia thing a couple of times myself you certainly have my sympathies! No fun in that at all Looking forward to many more of your fine pictures. Stay healthy BETAQDAVE, mtaylor and Canute 3 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted September 20, 2018 Share #323 Posted September 20, 2018 It's great to hear that you recovered. Like others, I've had it and it's not a picnic. I love your paintings. lmagna, BETAQDAVE, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted September 20, 2018 Share #324 Posted September 20, 2018 Ugh! I've had pneumonia three times, and it always takes me months to recover full lung capacity. Glad to hear you are on the mend. Cheers! mtaylor, lmagna, BETAQDAVE and 1 other 4 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Bf 109E-7/trop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canute Posted September 20, 2018 Share #325 Posted September 20, 2018 Glad you are recovering from the pneumonia, Jim. Only had one bout myself, but I've been more careful of late. The 3 days in hospital were OK while I was on the cardiac floor, but I got shipped to a freezing dungeon after my 48 hour test for heart issues. Couldn't wait to get out. I really do appreciate your watercolors. Thank you for sharing. lmagna, mtaylor, BETAQDAVE and 2 others 5 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share #326 Posted September 21, 2018 Thank you all for your good wishes. Well on the mend now jim HMS Plymouth at the Falklands ccoyle, GrandpaPhil, davyboy and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted September 22, 2018 Author Share #327 Posted September 22, 2018 Afternoon quickie.US Troop Transport 'Leviathan' in 'battle dress' 12” X 10” ccoyle, davyboy, JpR62 and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share #328 Posted September 24, 2018 Convoy painting, can't remember the name of the ship, lost the reference W/C 12” X 8” BETAQDAVE, Canute, Landrotten Highlander and 15 others 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted September 27, 2018 Author Share #329 Posted September 27, 2018 V/W class destroyer 'Wild Swan' W/ C 12” x 10” ken@southside, Canute, lmagna and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaskip Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share #330 Posted October 3, 2018 V/W class destroyer 'Wild Swan' W/ C 12” x 10” ccoyle, paulsutcliffe, Canute and 15 others 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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