Emmet Posted January 2, 2020 Share #361 Posted January 2, 2020 It will be some time before I get to doing these things but I enjoy seeing how you guys do your work. keep it up and have a great year. GrandpaPhil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted January 3, 2020 Share #362 Posted January 3, 2020 Hello Phil, I've been following along on your build and it's coming along very nicely indeed. Your painting of the grenadier is top notch - the coloring is perfectly subtle and subdued, and the shading is spot on. I wish you continued success. Gary Old Collingwood and GrandpaPhil 2 Quote Current Build Pelican Eastern-Rig Dragger Completed Scratch Builds Rangeley Guide Boat New England Stonington Dragger 1940 Auto Repair Shop Mack FK Shadowbox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted January 3, 2020 Author Share #363 Posted January 3, 2020 Thank you very much! FriedClams 1 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) On the building slip: 1:72 French Ironclad Magenta (original shipyard plans) On hold: 1:98 Mantua HMS Victory (kit bash), 1:96 Shipyard HMS Mercury Favorite finished builds: 1:60 Sampang Good Fortune (Amati plans), 1:200 Orel Ironclad Solferino, 1:72 Schooner Hannah (Hahn plans), 1:72 Privateer Prince de Neufchatel (Chapelle plans), Model Shipways Sultana, Heller La Reale, Encore USS Olympia Goal: Become better than I was yesterday "The hardest part is deciding to try." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted January 4, 2020 Author Share #364 Posted January 4, 2020 Thank you all for the likes and the comments! I made my port-side chesstree and installed it. I also installed the second fender on the port-side. FriedClams, Old Collingwood, Edwardkenway and 1 other 4 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) On the building slip: 1:72 French Ironclad Magenta (original shipyard plans) On hold: 1:98 Mantua HMS Victory (kit bash), 1:96 Shipyard HMS Mercury Favorite finished builds: 1:60 Sampang Good Fortune (Amati plans), 1:200 Orel Ironclad Solferino, 1:72 Schooner Hannah (Hahn plans), 1:72 Privateer Prince de Neufchatel (Chapelle plans), Model Shipways Sultana, Heller La Reale, Encore USS Olympia Goal: Become better than I was yesterday "The hardest part is deciding to try." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted January 4, 2020 Author Share #365 Posted January 4, 2020 The starboard side chesstree is made and installed. Duanelaker, paulsutcliffe, Edwardkenway and 3 others 6 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) On the building slip: 1:72 French Ironclad Magenta (original shipyard plans) On hold: 1:98 Mantua HMS Victory (kit bash), 1:96 Shipyard HMS Mercury Favorite finished builds: 1:60 Sampang Good Fortune (Amati plans), 1:200 Orel Ironclad Solferino, 1:72 Schooner Hannah (Hahn plans), 1:72 Privateer Prince de Neufchatel (Chapelle plans), Model Shipways Sultana, Heller La Reale, Encore USS Olympia Goal: Become better than I was yesterday "The hardest part is deciding to try." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted January 4, 2020 Author Share #366 Posted January 4, 2020 (edited) I made and installed both of the anchor palm blocks. They were carved from 1/4” basswood sheets. At this point, the majority of the hull fittings are done. I need to clean them up a bit, and then I’ll touch up the paint down the sides. I still have some boat davits to make, but I will make those when I make the railings, the hammock netting and the boomkins, netting and anchors up by the head. The head is mostly done (except for what I just mentioned). The stern is mostly done (except for the boat davits). Next up will be the upper gun deck. Edited January 4, 2020 by GrandpaPhil FriedClams, Old Collingwood, SIDEWAYS SAM and 2 others 5 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) On the building slip: 1:72 French Ironclad Magenta (original shipyard plans) On hold: 1:98 Mantua HMS Victory (kit bash), 1:96 Shipyard HMS Mercury Favorite finished builds: 1:60 Sampang Good Fortune (Amati plans), 1:200 Orel Ironclad Solferino, 1:72 Schooner Hannah (Hahn plans), 1:72 Privateer Prince de Neufchatel (Chapelle plans), Model Shipways Sultana, Heller La Reale, Encore USS Olympia Goal: Become better than I was yesterday "The hardest part is deciding to try." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmet Posted January 4, 2020 Share #367 Posted January 4, 2020 8 hours ago, GrandpaPhil said: I made and installed both of the anchor palm blocks. They were carved from 1/4” basswood sheets. At this point, the majority of the hull fittings are done. I need to clean them up a bit, and then I’ll touch up the paint down the sides. I still have some boat davits to make, but I will make those when I make the railings, the hammock netting and the boomkins, netting and anchors up by the head. The head is mostly done (except for what I just mentioned). The stern is mostly done (except for the boat davits). Next up will be the upper gun deck. You constantly have me looking up terms-chesstree contains a sheave for the mainsail GrandpaPhil, CDW, Old Collingwood and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmet Posted January 4, 2020 Share #368 Posted January 4, 2020 Seems silly but I have looked everywhere trying to find a way to add a second page to my log. Does it just happen after adding a zillion pics or is there a way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted January 4, 2020 Share #369 Posted January 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Emmet said: Seems silly but I have looked everywhere trying to find a way to add a second page to my log. Does it just happen after adding a zillion pics or is there a way. When there are enough comments a second page will appear. You probably want to post these type of site questions here though: https://modelshipworld.com/forum/47-questionsinstructions-on-how-to-use-and-post-to-this-forumsite-problems-or-suggestions/ so they aren’t buried in a build log. FriedClams 1 Quote Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lazy Saint Posted January 4, 2020 Share #370 Posted January 4, 2020 On 1/1/2020 at 11:30 PM, GrandpaPhil said: I used my new contour gauge for the first time to take the contour of the upper hull for the starboard fenders. Hi Phil, What a great idea, l never thought of that, l shall get one of those for myself. Great work on the Victory. Best wishes as always, The Lazy Saint. VTHokiEE, Old Collingwood and GrandpaPhil 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted January 4, 2020 Author Share #371 Posted January 4, 2020 (edited) It’s a useful tool. I found out about them on this forum (I don’t remember who had it). It’s perfect for anything that has to be fitted to the hull. I also intend to use it to make the cradles for the ship’s boats. Edited January 4, 2020 by GrandpaPhil Old Collingwood 1 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) On the building slip: 1:72 French Ironclad Magenta (original shipyard plans) On hold: 1:98 Mantua HMS Victory (kit bash), 1:96 Shipyard HMS Mercury Favorite finished builds: 1:60 Sampang Good Fortune (Amati plans), 1:200 Orel Ironclad Solferino, 1:72 Schooner Hannah (Hahn plans), 1:72 Privateer Prince de Neufchatel (Chapelle plans), Model Shipways Sultana, Heller La Reale, Encore USS Olympia Goal: Become better than I was yesterday "The hardest part is deciding to try." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted January 4, 2020 Author Share #372 Posted January 4, 2020 The Victory now looks like she belongs to Nelson’s fleet. The port side is painted. Henke, SIDEWAYS SAM, Edwardkenway and 3 others 6 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) On the building slip: 1:72 French Ironclad Magenta (original shipyard plans) On hold: 1:98 Mantua HMS Victory (kit bash), 1:96 Shipyard HMS Mercury Favorite finished builds: 1:60 Sampang Good Fortune (Amati plans), 1:200 Orel Ironclad Solferino, 1:72 Schooner Hannah (Hahn plans), 1:72 Privateer Prince de Neufchatel (Chapelle plans), Model Shipways Sultana, Heller La Reale, Encore USS Olympia Goal: Become better than I was yesterday "The hardest part is deciding to try." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted January 4, 2020 Share #373 Posted January 4, 2020 (edited) 19 minutes ago, GrandpaPhil said: It’s a useful tool. I found out about them on this forum (I don’t remember who had it). It’s perfect for anything that has to be fitted to the hull. I also intend to use it to make the cradles for the ship’s boats. As soon as I saw your post I ordered one with the idea of making cradles (and for whatever other uses like you’ve found). Edited January 4, 2020 by VTHokiEE GrandpaPhil and Old Collingwood 2 Quote Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted January 4, 2020 Author Share #374 Posted January 4, 2020 The black is done on the starboard side. FriedClams, Henke, Old Collingwood and 5 others 8 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) On the building slip: 1:72 French Ironclad Magenta (original shipyard plans) On hold: 1:98 Mantua HMS Victory (kit bash), 1:96 Shipyard HMS Mercury Favorite finished builds: 1:60 Sampang Good Fortune (Amati plans), 1:200 Orel Ironclad Solferino, 1:72 Schooner Hannah (Hahn plans), 1:72 Privateer Prince de Neufchatel (Chapelle plans), Model Shipways Sultana, Heller La Reale, Encore USS Olympia Goal: Become better than I was yesterday "The hardest part is deciding to try." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmet Posted January 4, 2020 Share #375 Posted January 4, 2020 6 minutes ago, VTHokiEE said: As soon as I saw your post I ordered one with the idea of making cradles (and for whatever other uses like you’ve found). I have used coutour tools for tiles. Makes sense for this application. I have one of these deep in my tool box. GrandpaPhil and VTHokiEE 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted January 4, 2020 Author Share #376 Posted January 4, 2020 (edited) Thank you, everyone, for all the likes and the comments! I painted the starboard side. I’m happy with it. Time to fit out and arm the upper gun deck and spar deck. Edited January 4, 2020 by GrandpaPhil Forgot the picture Daliab, EricWilliamMarshall, SIDEWAYS SAM and 8 others 11 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) On the building slip: 1:72 French Ironclad Magenta (original shipyard plans) On hold: 1:98 Mantua HMS Victory (kit bash), 1:96 Shipyard HMS Mercury Favorite finished builds: 1:60 Sampang Good Fortune (Amati plans), 1:200 Orel Ironclad Solferino, 1:72 Schooner Hannah (Hahn plans), 1:72 Privateer Prince de Neufchatel (Chapelle plans), Model Shipways Sultana, Heller La Reale, Encore USS Olympia Goal: Become better than I was yesterday "The hardest part is deciding to try." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted January 5, 2020 Author Share #377 Posted January 5, 2020 I installed the ladders. They are made of poster board. They aren’t perfect, but they are the first generation of ladders that I have scratch built. EricWilliamMarshall, DmitriyMarkov, Old Collingwood and 8 others 11 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) On the building slip: 1:72 French Ironclad Magenta (original shipyard plans) On hold: 1:98 Mantua HMS Victory (kit bash), 1:96 Shipyard HMS Mercury Favorite finished builds: 1:60 Sampang Good Fortune (Amati plans), 1:200 Orel Ironclad Solferino, 1:72 Schooner Hannah (Hahn plans), 1:72 Privateer Prince de Neufchatel (Chapelle plans), Model Shipways Sultana, Heller La Reale, Encore USS Olympia Goal: Become better than I was yesterday "The hardest part is deciding to try." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted January 5, 2020 Author Share #378 Posted January 5, 2020 I’m starting on the cannons. I had a blast making them on the Prince de Neufchatel, so I’m making the rest of them for Victory (plus I liked mine better). Old Collingwood and VTHokiEE 2 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) On the building slip: 1:72 French Ironclad Magenta (original shipyard plans) On hold: 1:98 Mantua HMS Victory (kit bash), 1:96 Shipyard HMS Mercury Favorite finished builds: 1:60 Sampang Good Fortune (Amati plans), 1:200 Orel Ironclad Solferino, 1:72 Schooner Hannah (Hahn plans), 1:72 Privateer Prince de Neufchatel (Chapelle plans), Model Shipways Sultana, Heller La Reale, Encore USS Olympia Goal: Become better than I was yesterday "The hardest part is deciding to try." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lazy Saint Posted January 5, 2020 Share #379 Posted January 5, 2020 Hi Phil, I am looking forward to seeing them, they certainly will look the part and elevate the whole build. Good luck and keep up the good work. Best wishes as always, The Lazy Saint. Old Collingwood and GrandpaPhil 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted January 5, 2020 Author Share #380 Posted January 5, 2020 One 12 lb long gun. The first of ten. Retired guy, Old Collingwood, Henke and 7 others 10 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) On the building slip: 1:72 French Ironclad Magenta (original shipyard plans) On hold: 1:98 Mantua HMS Victory (kit bash), 1:96 Shipyard HMS Mercury Favorite finished builds: 1:60 Sampang Good Fortune (Amati plans), 1:200 Orel Ironclad Solferino, 1:72 Schooner Hannah (Hahn plans), 1:72 Privateer Prince de Neufchatel (Chapelle plans), Model Shipways Sultana, Heller La Reale, Encore USS Olympia Goal: Become better than I was yesterday "The hardest part is deciding to try." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardkenway Posted January 5, 2020 Share #381 Posted January 5, 2020 Great work on the gun barrel Phil, power to you for the others. 😅 Old Collingwood and GrandpaPhil 2 Quote Current builds; Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25 Providence whaleboat- 1:25 HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed: HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64- finished Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - finished Non ship: SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkwz Posted January 5, 2020 Share #382 Posted January 5, 2020 4 hours ago, GrandpaPhil said: One 12 lb long gun. The first of ten. Beautiful! GrandpaPhil, Retired guy, Old Collingwood and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted January 5, 2020 Author Share #383 Posted January 5, 2020 I’m glad you guys liked them. I made three today over the course of an hour and a half. Once I sand them all, they should turn out like the last set (I think those turned out well). Although, at 1:98, they are much smaller than last time. Old Collingwood, Edwardkenway, Duanelaker and 1 other 4 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) On the building slip: 1:72 French Ironclad Magenta (original shipyard plans) On hold: 1:98 Mantua HMS Victory (kit bash), 1:96 Shipyard HMS Mercury Favorite finished builds: 1:60 Sampang Good Fortune (Amati plans), 1:200 Orel Ironclad Solferino, 1:72 Schooner Hannah (Hahn plans), 1:72 Privateer Prince de Neufchatel (Chapelle plans), Model Shipways Sultana, Heller La Reale, Encore USS Olympia Goal: Become better than I was yesterday "The hardest part is deciding to try." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted January 6, 2020 Author Share #384 Posted January 6, 2020 (edited) I made my fourth cannon. It’s actually the fifth, but I threw one away because I used a dull blade on it and it split out on me, beyond what I can repair. I put a scale next to them. I integrated the cascabels into these, unlike last time, where I glued a seed bead onto the back end of the cannons. Quick note: I am using a scalpel to carve dowel rods. These are not turned. Edited January 6, 2020 by GrandpaPhil BLACK VIKING, Duanelaker, Old Collingwood and 8 others 11 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) On the building slip: 1:72 French Ironclad Magenta (original shipyard plans) On hold: 1:98 Mantua HMS Victory (kit bash), 1:96 Shipyard HMS Mercury Favorite finished builds: 1:60 Sampang Good Fortune (Amati plans), 1:200 Orel Ironclad Solferino, 1:72 Schooner Hannah (Hahn plans), 1:72 Privateer Prince de Neufchatel (Chapelle plans), Model Shipways Sultana, Heller La Reale, Encore USS Olympia Goal: Become better than I was yesterday "The hardest part is deciding to try." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted January 9, 2020 Author Share #385 Posted January 9, 2020 I made a mistake tonight. I cut my fifth 12 lb long gun too short. So, it is being made into one of two bow chasers (a medium length 12 lb gun). Old Collingwood 1 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) On the building slip: 1:72 French Ironclad Magenta (original shipyard plans) On hold: 1:98 Mantua HMS Victory (kit bash), 1:96 Shipyard HMS Mercury Favorite finished builds: 1:60 Sampang Good Fortune (Amati plans), 1:200 Orel Ironclad Solferino, 1:72 Schooner Hannah (Hahn plans), 1:72 Privateer Prince de Neufchatel (Chapelle plans), Model Shipways Sultana, Heller La Reale, Encore USS Olympia Goal: Become better than I was yesterday "The hardest part is deciding to try." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardkenway Posted January 9, 2020 Share #386 Posted January 9, 2020 Oh oh good save Phil 😆 GrandpaPhil and Old Collingwood 2 Quote Current builds; Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25 Providence whaleboat- 1:25 HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed: HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64- finished Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - finished Non ship: SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmet Posted January 9, 2020 Share #387 Posted January 9, 2020 On 1/6/2020 at 10:19 AM, GrandpaPhil said: I made my fourth cannon. It’s actually the fifth, but I threw one away because I used a dull blade on it and it split out on me, beyond what I can repair. I put a scale next to them. I integrated the cascabels into these, unlike last time, where I glued a seed bead onto the back end of the cannons. Quick note: I am using a scalpel to carve dowel rods. These are not turned. Handcarving-pretty neat Old Collingwood and GrandpaPhil 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lazy Saint Posted January 9, 2020 Share #388 Posted January 9, 2020 Well done Phil, they are coming along fine. I have to say your carving is getting very good. Keep up the good work. Best wishes as always, The Lazy Saint. Old Collingwood and GrandpaPhil 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted January 9, 2020 Author Share #389 Posted January 9, 2020 Thank you all! Here is the first bow chaser: Justin P., Edwardkenway, Henke and 4 others 7 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) On the building slip: 1:72 French Ironclad Magenta (original shipyard plans) On hold: 1:98 Mantua HMS Victory (kit bash), 1:96 Shipyard HMS Mercury Favorite finished builds: 1:60 Sampang Good Fortune (Amati plans), 1:200 Orel Ironclad Solferino, 1:72 Schooner Hannah (Hahn plans), 1:72 Privateer Prince de Neufchatel (Chapelle plans), Model Shipways Sultana, Heller La Reale, Encore USS Olympia Goal: Become better than I was yesterday "The hardest part is deciding to try." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Collingwood Posted January 9, 2020 Share #390 Posted January 9, 2020 Looking mighty fine phil, the more you do adds so much to the build. OC. GrandpaPhil 1 Quote Current builds 28mm Battle of Waterloo attack on La Haye Saint Diorama. 1/700 HMS Hood Flyhawk with PE, Resin and Wood Decking. Completed works. Dragon 1/700 HMS Edinburgh type 42 batch 3 Destroyer plastic. HMS Warspite Academy 1/350 plastic kit and wem parts. HMS Trafalgar Airfix 1/350 submarine plastic. Black Pearl 1/72 Revell with pirate crew. Revell 1/48 Mosquito B IV Eduard 1/48 Spitfire IX ICM 1/48 Seafire Mk.III Special Conversion 1/48 Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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