mtaylor Posted August 16, 2018 Share #271 Posted August 16, 2018 The black and white looks fantastic even blown up. The photo Dubz did looks pretty "old timey" (is that a word?) in the sepia. Old Collingwood, Canute, CDW and 2 others 5 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...
cog Posted August 16, 2018 Share #272 Posted August 16, 2018 oldfashioned is the word I think ... but I would go for historical I would go for the B&W not the sepia, it looses to much detail CDW, Canute, Old Collingwood and 4 others 7 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 August 16, 2018 Share #273 Posted August 16, 2018 no different than some of the B&W's I have of the Arizona.........makes it hard to discern some of the detail. both keepers in my book mtaylor, Piet, Old Collingwood 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted August 17, 2018 Author Share #274 Posted August 17, 2018 The two main superstructures have been glued to the deck. There are 4 secondary gun platforms that required 2 day’s work to add stanchions then rigging the 3 bar railings. Throw on some ladders and a few more carley floats and done. yvesvidal, Landrotten Highlander, Old Collingwood and 10 others 13 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted August 17, 2018 Share #275 Posted August 17, 2018 amazing work Greg.......she's look'in really sweet! 2 months to build her.........with all you've done.........and folks though I was a fast builder some superb work there........she looks great! lmagna, CDW, Old Collingwood and 4 others 7 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...
Old Collingwood Posted August 17, 2018 Share #276 Posted August 17, 2018 She is looking superb but hey slowly slowly does it why rush, if it took a year - 2/3 years no matter, the enjoyement is in the building no the finnishing unless you own a model shop and want to display as many as possible. My intention is to make sure I have a dustproof covered display case to put my ole girl in for when she is finnished. OC. cog, Piet, popeye the sailor and 4 others 7 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...
cog Posted August 17, 2018 Share #277 Posted August 17, 2018 Smashing, mate. I especially like the blue in the camouflage, makes her come a live, not just another dull grey beast on a picture. I see you whipped out your 3mm drill bit, stanchions and thread ... must be thrilled to bits when that comes up. Old Collingwood, Canute, lmagna and 4 others 7 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...
RGL Posted August 17, 2018 Author Share #278 Posted August 17, 2018 Thanks gents but I’m not rushing, it takes weeks to get little bits done you don’t even notice then BANG, it seems to jump ahead. The who deck has a few hundred pieces to make/paint/add, then ships boat, a plane, a million individual stanchions to be added. Piet, Old Collingwood, popeye the sailor and 3 others 6 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted August 17, 2018 Share #279 Posted August 17, 2018 Beautiful job, Greg. I have to say I prefer the grainy photo (though I agree B&W would be better than sepia) - it looks like a photo taken at the time. Modern photos are just too crisp and clean to get the historical "feel" across as well. A real achievement. Steven Old Collingwood, cog, Canute and 5 others 8 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...
Old Collingwood Posted August 17, 2018 Share #280 Posted August 17, 2018 11 hours ago, RGL said: Thanks gents but I’m not rushing, it takes weeks to get little bits done you don’t even notice then BANG, it seems to jump ahead. The who deck has a few hundred pieces to make/paint/add, then ships boat, a plane, a million individual stanchions to be added. I can relate to that regarding all the deck details, and guess the time can dash by and all of a sudden so much has been completed, just worries me - a completed ship and no where safe to keep here away from accidents and Dust. OC. mtaylor, Canute, Piet and 2 others 5 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...
BANYAN Posted August 17, 2018 Share #281 Posted August 17, 2018 Nice work Greg; this build is particularly well detailed and weathered - love the realistic look of the ventilation intake stacks etc. A very nice addition to your miniature fleet (I know, still a bit to be done) cheers Pat cog, popeye the sailor, Old Collingwood and 3 others 6 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted August 22, 2018 Author Share #282 Posted August 22, 2018 Deck vents, so many deck vents Beef Wellington, lmagna, popeye the sailor and 12 others 15 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted August 22, 2018 Share #283 Posted August 22, 2018 the decks look so awesome.........the wood really bring out the realism .....and you said that you only had a few things left to put on.........yea right!.....a few hundred ! Canute, cog, Piet and 4 others 7 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...
RGL Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share #284 Posted August 27, 2018 AS previously stated, Pontos based this kit on Tamiya’s Prince Of Wales not the KGV. As such the central catapult area is a retrofit and there is no protrusions at the end of the Cats on the side of the ship provided and have to be scratch built. The 42-43 version did have the armoured splinter shields instead of railings and I have yet to add 8 single 20mm guns. Yes, I also have to fix up the paintwork and add some large scuppers. Jack12477, Canute, yvesvidal and 12 others 15 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share #285 Posted August 30, 2018 The next lot in the paint cue, davits, focsle equipment, etc etc. I even ordered more carley floats. With soo many tiny pieces I have to alternate as I’d just go mad. Jack12477, Old Collingwood, popeye the sailor and 12 others 15 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted August 30, 2018 Share #286 Posted August 30, 2018 43 minutes ago, RGL said: With soo many tiny pieces I have to alternate as I’d just go mad. Go mad? Nice exhibition mate popeye the sailor, Old Collingwood, mtaylor and 3 others 6 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...
RGL Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share #287 Posted August 30, 2018 Get stale? Nearly there. Back to work now so wont be done in a hurry mtaylor, Old Collingwood, Piet and 4 others 7 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted August 30, 2018 Share #288 Posted August 30, 2018 this is probably the most rewarding part of the build........but it is also the most tedious. it's better to take your time and get it right, rather than rush and run the threat of botching something up were you taking time off from work?.......I will be in another week or so. I have a one day work week coming up.......I can't frigg'in wait! cog, lmagna, Piet and 4 others 7 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...
Piet Posted August 31, 2018 Share #289 Posted August 31, 2018 Awesome work Greg. Cheers, mtaylor, cog, Old Collingwood and 3 others 6 Quote Piet, The Flying Dutchman. "Your greatest asset is not the quantity of your friends , rather the quality of your friends." (old Chinese proverb) Current Builds: Hr. Ms. Java 1925-1942 VOC Ship Surabaya Planned Builds: Young America Diorama - scale 1:3000 Future Builds: KPM ship "MS Musi." Zuiderzee Botter - scale 1:25. VOC Jacht in a 6" lamp, Buginese fishing Prauw. Hr. Ms. Java - Royal Navy Netherlands Cruiser. Completed Builds: Hr. Ms. O16 Submarine Hr. Ms. O19 - Submarine Royal Navy Netherlands Ship Yard Diorama with Topsail schooner - Friendship Sloop Gwenfra Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Golden Hind - Cutte Sark (both not in this forum) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted September 6, 2018 Author Share #290 Posted September 6, 2018 Starting to get the next lot done. Firstly the anchor chains with some extra detail for chain stoppers and hawser Home covers. BenF89, cog, Jack12477 and 8 others 11 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted September 6, 2018 Author Share #291 Posted September 6, 2018 The secondary guns complete Old Collingwood, Jack12477, lmagna and 10 others 13 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted September 6, 2018 Author Share #292 Posted September 6, 2018 Big guns done, even the triple levels on the barrels, they need some weathering yet plus handrails, which will be about a full day’s work. CDW, Canute, BenF89 and 9 others 12 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted September 6, 2018 Author Share #293 Posted September 6, 2018 The colours even match up Jack12477, Ryland Craze, BANYAN and 10 others 13 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted September 6, 2018 Author Share #294 Posted September 6, 2018 i Just hate doing the ships boats as I reckon they just look horrible. Thus cover them with canvas. popeye the sailor, Old Collingwood, Jack12477 and 10 others 13 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted September 6, 2018 Share #295 Posted September 6, 2018 (edited) You actually did manage to spray the gunbarrels in two different colours.... There should be a jaw-dropping emoticon for builds like this one Jan Edited September 6, 2018 by amateur Old Collingwood, lmagna and Canute 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted September 6, 2018 Author Share #296 Posted September 6, 2018 (edited) 38 minutes ago, Dubz said: Any chance to get a smaller anchorchain? I thinks it is way oversized or am I wrong? Dirk Dirk, I think it's borderline? I bought the kit dirt cheap, and it came with a Artwox wooden deck and chain (The deck is incorrect so I did not use it) but the chain is far more accurate than what Pontos gave. It may be 1/4 too big but better than getting a North star individual linked chain and taking a full week to make it up. Damn, this is going to nag me now. Jan you can't see it but I did manage a triple layer. Too much like hard work for mine. Edited September 6, 2018 by RGL Dubz, popeye the sailor, Canute and 4 others 7 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted September 6, 2018 Share #297 Posted September 6, 2018 Triple layer? Sorry, didn't notice that. Probably my eyesight Jan Old Collingwood, Canute, popeye the sailor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted September 6, 2018 Author Share #298 Posted September 6, 2018 Seriously I can hardly see it and I spent 2 days masking. Old Collingwood, lmagna, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted September 6, 2018 Share #299 Posted September 6, 2018 That detail looks great Greg, you've done a excellent job on those guns. There is no harm in covering the boats with canvas, that is how they would have been at sea unless being used anyway cheers Pat popeye the sailor, Old Collingwood, Jack12477 and 2 others 5 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share #300 Posted September 7, 2018 Thanks for the likes. @Dubz I have painted up another chain which I will try before doing up the railings which will be one of the last steps. The main guns, a bit of dry brushing, add handrails and a Pom Pom popeye the sailor, BANYAN, DaveRow and 9 others 12 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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