Queen Anne Barge by Rustyj - FINISHED - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:24

[Rustyj]

Next I worked on the iron strap along the outside edge of the stem. The strap is laser cut from laserboard

which is resin impregnated paper and already blackened.After the pieces were glued in place holes were

drilled to accept 22 gauge wire  which simulated the bolts. After the wire was cut and sanded smooth

they were painted black and then some rusty brown weathering powder was applied to give it a more 

metal look.

 

 

 

 

Next up it will be assembling the thole pins, placing them and then more painting!

[Chuck]

You are in the home stretch!!!

[Rustyj]

Getting there but still a lot more to enjoy!

[gjdale]

Nicely done on the “metal” work Rusty - very convincing!

[Kurt Johnson]

Really nice and clean work. 

 

Kurt

[Rustyj]

Thank Grant and Kurt. Thanks for all the likes too! 

 

I'm really liking the weathering powders. Adds a whole new look. 

[mtaylor]

If you hadn't told us, Rusty, I would have thought it IS metal.   Beautiful work all around on this model.

[Rustyj]

Thanks Mark. All goes to a great designed kit and instructions! 

[Jim Rogers]

16 hours ago, Rustyj said:

Thank Grant and Kurt. Thanks for all the likes too! 

 

I'm really liking the weathering powders. Adds a whole new look. 

Where did you purchase your powders?

 

Re-read your original post. Micro Mark. Got it.🤗

Edited June 20, 2018 by Jim Rogers

[AnobiumPunctatum]

Really wonderful, Rusty. Is just another masterpiece from you

[Rustyj]

Thanks Christian. I look forward to your building this too!

 

Next was to make the 20 thole pins or oar locks. These are tiny laser cut pieces and thankfully

Chuck supplies extra. A couple disappeared into the black hole of the shop floor.

 

 

 

 

As you can see they are small. They were glued in place per the plans and then painted.

 

Next up is the rudder.

 

 

[James H]

What a great job. I hope mine is half as good.

[Rustyj]

Thanks Dirk and John. Also thanks for all the likes.

[Guest Tim I.]

Rusty,

 

Your barge looks great!

 

Tim

[Rustyj]

Thanks Tim.

[Rustyj]

Hi all,

 

I've been working in bits and pieces as I can find the time to get into the shop.

 

I've made the tiller and added the rudder.

 

 

 

I then assembled the sweeps, sanded them to shape, painted them and added the printed dolphin as well as the simulated leather band on the tip.

 

 

 

Here are the flags and flag staffs assembled and painted.

 

 

 

 

And here they are on the barge. The shaping isn't as good as Chucks (no surprise there) and I'll continue to tweek them.

 

 

Basically I've completed her. Just some touching up here and there, figure out a display case and assemble the stands and take some finished pictures.

 

Chuck has again made an outstanding model that is fun to do, teaches you new things and of great quality.  

 

[Chuck]

That looks great Rusty.  The flags look very good.  One thing I would suggest is that in the future,  its better to cut the dolphins for the sweeps by cutting close around the dolphin itself.   Then you wont see the paper at all.  Then run your red paint along the edge of the dolphins to cover the white paper edge.  

 

Chuck

[James H]

Stunning! Lovely work, Rusty.

[rafine]

She looks wonderful Rusty. Your precision is remarkable.

 

Bob

[Rustyj]

Ok Chuck that's a head slapping moment for me. Think I just may have to strip those off and redo them.

Thanks all for the kind words and likes. 

 

 

[Rustyj]

Ok I went back, stripped off the old decorations and followed Chucks suggestion.

I don't know why I didn't catch that when doing it the first time.

 

 

One down Four to go! Thanks Chuck

[Chuck Seiler]

Perhaps I am missing something....but how is that a dolphin?  Or is it one of those 3 Mile Island dolphins?

[alde]

Great job Rusty and nice save on the dolphin.

[Rustyj]

Ok I've redone the "3 mile island"  dolphins and they are looking much better.

 

[Trussben]

Sweet Rusty,

 

How are you going to display her?

 

ben

[Rustyj]

Hi Ben,

 

Been real busy the last couple  of months and haven't spent much time (almost none) in the work shop.

 

I'm thinking a of an acrylic box like this with a wooden base. 

 

 

 

Oars on their stand in front and then on a shelf in my shop. Probably won't get to that for another 

month or so. Building a game room in the other half of the basement next to my shop.

At least I'm getting to build something! 

 

Thanks for stopping by!

[Rustyj]

Ok after much delay I've finally got the display case and mounted the barge!

 

 

This is a wonderful kit and a lot of fun to build. Thanks Chuck.

 

[Chuck]

It looks great.....wonderful work as always Rusty.   😊

[Thistle17]

Splendid work Rusty! Always a treat to see your work. Would be nice to see it up close and personal at one of our meetings. You are an inspiration to us all.

 

Until we can take another picture I will post it on our web site in the gallery.

Joe

Edited November 13, 2018 by Thistle17
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[Rustyj]

Thanks Chuck, Having a quality kit and great plans and instructions sure make it a lot easier!

 

Hi Joe, Thanks for the kind words. I might be persuaded to stop by with it.

 

Thanks everyone for the likes too! Very much appreciated.