vossy Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share #151 Posted September 11, 2018 On 9/9/2018 at 7:15 PM, cog said: I'll wat for Wednesday .. but keep in mind you do not start to look like popeye, and try to keep several builds in the air at one time ... 9I'm guilty meself too) Not to shabby those railings Those really give a finishing touch now you are nearing completion ... I've come too far on Mississippi now to not complete her. I would just like to break up the finishing of her and the starting of Chaperon. I really enjoy the "birthing" process of beginning a new model. Cheers Chris popeye the sailor, Cathead and cog 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vossy Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share #152 Posted September 11, 2018 On 9/9/2018 at 7:23 PM, Louie da fly said: Looking very good, Chris. So many railings - you have amazing patience. Steven Comes from growing up supporting Fitzroy! Aussie Rules fans will understand. Cheers Chris popeye the sailor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted September 11, 2018 Share #153 Posted September 11, 2018 Hmm, I think I can call myself an Aussie Rules fan, but as I'm a sandgroper and came to Victoria late in life I'm not sure I get the reference - unless it's the grandstand railings at Brunswick St Oval? Steven popeye the sailor 1 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...
vossy Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share #154 Posted September 11, 2018 4 minutes ago, Louie da fly said: Hmm, I think I can call myself an Aussie Rules fan, but as I'm a sandgroper and came to Victoria late in life I'm not sure I get the reference - unless it's the grandstand railings at Brunswick St Oval? Steven The year I was born, 1964, Fitzroy didn't win a single game. I supported them through thick and thin. We were always the laughing stock of the comp and eventually got kicked out in 1996. One had to have immense patience to support the club and saviour the odd win. Still love them to death though! Cheers Chris popeye the sailor and cog 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted September 11, 2018 Share #155 Posted September 11, 2018 (edited) That's the true test of a genuine fan - the bad times, not the good ones. It's easy to be a fan when your team is winning, but to stay faithful when they're losing time after time, and keep the faith no matter what, that's what it's really all about. I support (naturally enough) the West Coast Eagles. We do ok, but it's a long time since we won a Premiership. Steven Edited September 11, 2018 by Louie da fly popeye the sailor 1 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...
popeye the sailor Posted September 20, 2018 Share #156 Posted September 20, 2018 (edited) Carl said: I'll wat for Wednesday .. but keep in mind you do not start to look like popeye, and try to keep several builds in the air at one time guilty as charged............I'm pleading insanity though don't worry Chris........the admiral has been badgering me about the TD. I'll not hear the end of it until I do. just caught up with your progress, and I gotta say.......she look'in quite stunning! really nice work! I think it's kinda funny that they'd mess up the spelling, but if they can mess up subtle detail, they can mess up anything com'in along splendidly! Happy belated birthday................is that the Mayflower on the lower shelf? Edited September 20, 2018 by popeye the sailor 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...
vossy Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share #157 Posted September 20, 2018 Thanks for the nice comments Popeye. Much appreciated. The boat on the shelf is the Mamoli Golden Hind. I pretty much gave her up at this point when I got sick and tired of replacing deformed pieces or missing lumber etc. Probably my own fault as I should have done an inventory before I began, but this was one of the first kits I built so I didn't really know any better. It is a real disgrace how much of this kit was missing. For example, there was only enough planking material to do one side. But don't get me started. I will, or at least want to, finish her off one day. Cheers Chris popeye the sailor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted September 20, 2018 Share #158 Posted September 20, 2018 1 hour ago, vossy said: I will, or at least want to, finish her off one day. That's rather harsh ... A violent man ... wouldn't expect that when I look at your builds popeye the sailor 1 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 20, 2018 Share #159 Posted September 20, 2018 my Half Moon was like that........although it was sent to me for parts rather than to build. when Tom closed down his store, the kit was used to settle customer service complaints.......the kit was not complete. I scratch built the missing parts and brought it almost to the point of rigging. poor thing is sitting on top of the main table.......I was meaning to bring her back out, but went off on another tangent {yea.......that's what us unstable folks call it}. I just went through another Q&A about my projects ..........I better go make supper {I need comfort food}. 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...
vossy Posted September 30, 2018 Author Share #160 Posted September 30, 2018 Pretty much done and dusted with the final Starboard side upper rails. Just the stairway and single rails to go. Time to turn the old girl around and complete the Port side. Still need to put the fancy deco's on the posts though. Cheers Chris Altduck, drobinson02199, popeye the sailor and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted September 30, 2018 Share #161 Posted September 30, 2018 to me she looks all dressed up and ready to go ... popeye the sailor 1 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...
drobinson02199 Posted September 30, 2018 Share #162 Posted September 30, 2018 Chris -- She looks really terrific. How long is she? Regards, David popeye the sailor 1 Quote David Robinson Boston, MA area Completed: Constructo J.S. Elcano, Artesinia Latina Sanson, Dumas Mt. Washington, Bluejacket Nantucket, Amati Revenge, Artesania Latina King of the Mississippi, Amati Grand Banks Heritage 46, Amati HMS Fly, Amati Titanic, Dumas Chris Craft Commuter, Mantua Cutty Sark, Mantua Bruma, Kolderstok Batavia, Vanguard Models HM Cutter Alert, Caldercraft HMS Victory, Dumas USCG Fast Response Cutter Currently Building: Amati Bismarck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vossy Posted September 30, 2018 Author Share #163 Posted September 30, 2018 David, she just trumps your Titanic at 1100mm Cheers Chris popeye the sailor and drobinson02199 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted October 11, 2018 Share #164 Posted October 11, 2018 the Mississippi i"m working on is only 660 mm...smaller by far, but still a decent size. she's a good looking monster nice work Chris! 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...
vossy Posted January 10, 2019 Author Share #165 Posted January 10, 2019 Long time coming I know, but finally a bit of an update! Still finishing off the upper rails, but over the Christmas period I got myself some more willing passengers! Unfortunately these figures only come in packs of 6 and all packs contain the same figurines. So, as you can see from earlier posts I already have a few glued into position on the lower deck horse bay area. So what I will do now is paint the ladies dresses different colors (have already made a bit of a start on this), and I figure if I position them in different parts of the boat they will all look like different people. Some of the worker type people, I intend to cut and manipulate arms etc. and repaint to get a different looking figure. Anyway, here's some pics. Oh, and they are all just lined up here. No-one glued into position as I cant see any ending up here. Just a mass gathering to show the people. Cheers Chris cog, zappto, popeye the sailor and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drobinson02199 Posted January 10, 2019 Share #166 Posted January 10, 2019 Wonderful Regards, David popeye the sailor and zappto 2 Quote David Robinson Boston, MA area Completed: Constructo J.S. Elcano, Artesinia Latina Sanson, Dumas Mt. Washington, Bluejacket Nantucket, Amati Revenge, Artesania Latina King of the Mississippi, Amati Grand Banks Heritage 46, Amati HMS Fly, Amati Titanic, Dumas Chris Craft Commuter, Mantua Cutty Sark, Mantua Bruma, Kolderstok Batavia, Vanguard Models HM Cutter Alert, Caldercraft HMS Victory, Dumas USCG Fast Response Cutter Currently Building: Amati Bismarck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathead Posted January 10, 2019 Share #167 Posted January 10, 2019 Definitely a nice touch. I've looked for some 1:64 scale figures for my Arabia but have struggled to find anything that seems appropriate. popeye the sailor 1 Quote Eric Current builds: scratchbuilt Missouri River steamboat Peerless (1893); 1:1 scale timber-framed outdoor kitchen Nautical builds (kits): USS Cairo; NRG capstan project; NRG half-hull; Viking longship; US revenue cutter; 18th century longboat; Bounty launch Missouri River craft (scratchbuilt): 1853 Missouri River steamboat Arabia; 1865 steamboat Bertrand; Lewis & Clark barge; keelboat; 1876 steamboat Far West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted January 10, 2019 Share #168 Posted January 10, 2019 nicely done! 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...
vossy Posted January 13, 2019 Author Share #169 Posted January 13, 2019 More work on the never ending railings! Also started upper staircase. Not glued yet as need to get the exact same angle as its lower counterpart. Little steps added to the port side cabins as well. Cheers Chris drobinson02199, cog, zappto and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vossy Posted January 18, 2019 Author Share #170 Posted January 18, 2019 Upper Port side staircase. Not 100% happy with this, but it is what it is. I maybe able to deflect eyes from it via cunning methods elsewhere. Anyway, the Port side is always my "test" side so I hope to do better on the Starboard. All mistakes are my own and not the kits or manufacturer. Cheers Chris popeye the sailor, cog, drobinson02199 and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vossy Posted April 28, 2019 Author Share #171 Posted April 28, 2019 Bit of a long overdue update. Sorry about the poor photography and lighting. Main smoke stacks nearly finished and ready to be installed. Have to touch up painting on bridge (well that's what i called it in the Navy). Now have about 30 passengers and crew that will be added later. Cheers Chris popeye the sailor, Cathead, cog and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted April 28, 2019 Share #172 Posted April 28, 2019 Hope you find some mre time to finish this lady ... Mike Dowling, popeye the sailor and vossy 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...
drobinson02199 Posted April 28, 2019 Share #173 Posted April 28, 2019 Wonderful detail inside the pilot house. Regards, David vossy and popeye the sailor 2 Quote David Robinson Boston, MA area Completed: Constructo J.S. Elcano, Artesinia Latina Sanson, Dumas Mt. Washington, Bluejacket Nantucket, Amati Revenge, Artesania Latina King of the Mississippi, Amati Grand Banks Heritage 46, Amati HMS Fly, Amati Titanic, Dumas Chris Craft Commuter, Mantua Cutty Sark, Mantua Bruma, Kolderstok Batavia, Vanguard Models HM Cutter Alert, Caldercraft HMS Victory, Dumas USCG Fast Response Cutter Currently Building: Amati Bismarck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vossy Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share #174 Posted May 4, 2019 Work on main smoke stack and access ladders. I slightly changed the smoke stack from the box art. All parts, including the pilot house are just sitting there and not glued yet. Smoke stack also needs another coat of black to hide a few glue stains. The smoke stack only goes through the deck 5mm so I am hoping it will be sturdy enough when glued. Cheers Chris drobinson02199, Altduck, Cathead and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathead Posted May 4, 2019 Share #175 Posted May 4, 2019 Chris, does this kit include the various bracing cables that supported the chimneys (stacks)? If so, that'll help stabilize them. If not, it'd be a great detail to add for function and appearance. popeye the sailor and cog 2 Quote Eric Current builds: scratchbuilt Missouri River steamboat Peerless (1893); 1:1 scale timber-framed outdoor kitchen Nautical builds (kits): USS Cairo; NRG capstan project; NRG half-hull; Viking longship; US revenue cutter; 18th century longboat; Bounty launch Missouri River craft (scratchbuilt): 1853 Missouri River steamboat Arabia; 1865 steamboat Bertrand; Lewis & Clark barge; keelboat; 1876 steamboat Far West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vossy Posted May 5, 2019 Author Share #176 Posted May 5, 2019 26 minutes ago, Cathead said: Chris, does this kit include the various bracing cables that supported the chimneys (stacks)? If so, that'll help stabilize them. If not, it'd be a great detail to add for function and appearance. Hey Eric, yeah there are bracing ropes etc. You may be able to see a couple of eyelets near the top of the stack? Also there are 2 brass rods that connect both stacks together, so this will also help. I have jammed some wood into the end of the stack that will meet with some timber inside the stack hole, so that combined with a thin bead of glue around the bottom of the white part of the stack should make the whole thing pretty solid. Well that's the plan anyway! Chris cog, drobinson02199, Cathead and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted May 7, 2019 Share #177 Posted May 7, 2019 Looking good, Chris. Steven cog, popeye the sailor and vossy 3 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...
vossy Posted May 11, 2019 Author Share #178 Posted May 11, 2019 A few high res pics my sister took when I had the boat around at her house. Much better than my efforts. Chris popeye the sailor, Knocklouder, drobinson02199 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted May 11, 2019 Share #179 Posted May 11, 2019 8 hours ago, vossy said: A few high res pics my sister took when I had the boat around at her house. Much better than my efforts. I wouldn't know about that, she still does look pretty darn good to me popeye the sailor, drobinson02199 and vossy 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...
drobinson02199 Posted May 11, 2019 Share #180 Posted May 11, 2019 She's a beautiful build, Chris. Regards, David vossy and popeye the sailor 2 Quote David Robinson Boston, MA area Completed: Constructo J.S. Elcano, Artesinia Latina Sanson, Dumas Mt. Washington, Bluejacket Nantucket, Amati Revenge, Artesania Latina King of the Mississippi, Amati Grand Banks Heritage 46, Amati HMS Fly, Amati Titanic, Dumas Chris Craft Commuter, Mantua Cutty Sark, Mantua Bruma, Kolderstok Batavia, Vanguard Models HM Cutter Alert, Caldercraft HMS Victory, Dumas USCG Fast Response Cutter Currently Building: Amati Bismarck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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