cog Posted September 24, 2019 Share #451 Posted September 24, 2019 Thanks gents for the likes and the compliments. I have just returned from a trip to visit a friend whom has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Hope to finish the for'ard superstructure this week, but life seems to be interfering a lot lately mtaylor, Canute, lmagna 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...
ESF Posted September 24, 2019 Share #452 Posted September 24, 2019 Carl, Please let your friend know we are praying for them. Remember to take a break from life now and then for some shipbuilding therapy. Steve mtaylor, Canute, mikegr and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted September 24, 2019 Share #453 Posted September 24, 2019 Sorry to hear about your friend cog, Canute, mtaylor 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...
cog Posted September 24, 2019 Share #454 Posted September 24, 2019 Thanks gents, much appreciated 73north, mtaylor, Old Collingwood and 2 others 5 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...
Stein Gildberg Posted April 23, 2020 Share #455 Posted April 23, 2020 Hi guys! Greetings from Norway! First, I must say I am really impressed with your work! I am trying to build my own SMS Seydlitz using the Infini Detail Up Set. So far I have found that parts BS 10 are both missing as well as part BS 12 (only 1 in the bag). The drawings are not user friendly comparted to the 1:200 Pontos Detail Up Sets for Bismarck and Hood (yes, I have built them both). My main challenge so far has been the system for the torpedo nets. I did not understand how this was supposed to work, so I spent a lot of time trying to find out: It seems to me, from studying pictures in your build as well as some other pictures from Internet that Infini has not understood the system either. 1) The side showing the booms in upper position, were the nets are supposed to rest on the shelf, have 1 each cable support from the boom itself (ca 70% out) to the hull, attached directly above the boom. The boom can then swivel from storage position to deployed position attached to one point from each attachment positioned directly above each other. So, to me it seems that: From the point where the single cable meets the boom, it is extended down to the bottom of the nets allowing the nets to be lowered/raised ( see picture page 9, dated Jan 20.) The small “davits” hanging over the deck edge are used to pull the net up and over the booms. The number of cable supports provided by Infini are enough to cover both sides of the ship, although the “cables”(parts 290/291 etc) are too short (they must be extended as the nets are deployed), and can be substituted on the model by using (for example) the attached 0.15mm brass. 2) The side no. 4 in Infinis instructions show the booms in lowered position/nets deployed do NOT show any of the any cable support (parts 290/291 etc) at all. Rather, it seems the booms are supported by the anchoring points (parts no 60). Well, this does not make sense as the booms will not be able to swing sideways in any direction if they are attached to TWO points each positioned NOT above the boom itself! Further, no detailed, original picture shows any such no 60 attachment points (part no 60)!! (At least I have not been able to spot any). So, I hate to be a possible “showstopper”, especially to this impressive project. Still, I wanted to point this out in order to have your comments whether I am right or wrong. Please study available pictures ang give your comments! Best regards Stein Gildberg mtaylor, Old Collingwood, cog and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted April 23, 2020 Share #456 Posted April 23, 2020 Greg, Give the gent some help. You have been qwrestling with those nets several times Old Collingwood, Canute, mtaylor and 1 other 4 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 April 23, 2020 Author Share #457 Posted April 23, 2020 Infini goes no where in explaining how they work. If you go back and look at my Dreadnought there is a diagram from the AOTS how it works, and I’ve based this model up that form of mechanics and images from the era plus the descriptions in Gary Staff’s battlecruisers of ww1. I’m sure Infini will replace the missing parts and you’re welcome to add your build here. As it’s been a few builds ago I am not really in the headspace of the exactitude of it. popeye the sailor, Old Collingwood, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooky spoon Posted May 8, 2021 Share #458 Posted May 8, 2021 On 12/23/2018 at 8:29 PM, RGL said: Now, the three sisters of grunge, grey black and green. Using very filter light grey to overspray, then diluted black to draw in the ribs, a light grey overspray again to tone it down. There will be a large dark grey bootstrap which I intend to almost rub off (all the references show it rubs off easily) then I can add a salt and green alge coat. What kind of paint did you use for the algae effect? It looks amazing, much better than any of the effects I've tried Canute, popeye the sailor, Old Collingwood and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share #459 Posted May 9, 2021 Usually very diluted black then grey then a few types of diluted matte green colours till satisfied. Canute, mtaylor, Old Collingwood and 1 other 4 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooky spoon Posted May 9, 2021 Share #460 Posted May 9, 2021 9 hours ago, RGL said: Usually very diluted black then grey then a few types of diluted matte green colours till satisfied. Thank you. Are there any specific brands you would recommend, or would any oi; paints work? Old Collingwood, popeye the sailor, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share #461 Posted May 10, 2021 (edited) Tamiya or Mr Hobby (I prefer matte colours) acrylic s Edited May 10, 2021 by RGL Canute, mtaylor, popeye the sailor and 1 other 4 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooky spoon Posted May 10, 2021 Share #462 Posted May 10, 2021 8 minutes ago, RGL said: Tamiya or Mr Hobby (I prefer matte colours) acrylic s Thank you very much. Your wonderful build has inspired me to get this kit. popeye the sailor, mtaylor, RGL and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stein Gildberg Posted May 11, 2021 Share #463 Posted May 11, 2021 So, my Seydlitz is finished- more or less. A had great inspiration in your posting and used the original photos a lot in my work. The main difference from my model to yours is perhaps the rigging of the nets. Luckilly, a lot of original photos excist-from Seydlitz as well as from other German ships of the period, so I was able to figure out a rigging that is, at least to my understanding, workable, and may be also reflects the original rigging 🙂 A full set of Infini PE was used as well as part from my parts bin etc. Rigging is elastic rigging thread of different thickness. Lanterns are made from stretched, clear sprue. Loop antenna made from 0.2mm copper thread rings and elastc thread set up in a self made rig. The wooden deck was tinted a thad with a mix of paint heavily diluted in white spirit. Net rigging attachments to the deck are made from sprue and brass 0.3mm shaped to rings. Paint used is mainly from Lifecolor suplemented by Vallejo and Revell paints. Canute, mtaylor, mikegr and 13 others 15 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stein Gildberg Posted May 11, 2021 Share #464 Posted May 11, 2021 A few more... popeye the sailor, Old Collingwood, Canute and 11 others 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stein Gildberg Posted May 11, 2021 Share #465 Posted May 11, 2021 popeye the sailor, yvesvidal, S-boat 55 and 17 others 19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share #466 Posted May 11, 2021 Absolutely beautiful work mate. I love it. mtaylor, Canute, shipman and 2 others 5 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted May 11, 2021 Share #467 Posted May 11, 2021 totally awesome! the only thing missing is the log RGL, mtaylor, Canute and 2 others 5 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...
Spooky spoon Posted May 12, 2021 Share #468 Posted May 12, 2021 looks great! Old Collingwood, Canute, popeye the sailor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted May 12, 2021 Share #469 Posted May 12, 2021 Stein, that is a fantastic model! Please, please, please create an entry for her in the gallery! Canute, mtaylor, popeye the sailor and 2 others 5 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Hawker Hurricane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted October 2, 2021 Share #470 Posted October 2, 2021 brilliant build Canute, mtaylor, popeye the sailor and 1 other 4 Quote Its all part of Kev's journey, bit like going to the dark side, but with the lights on All the best Kevin SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On the build table HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Kevin - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Feb 2023 HMHS Britannic by Kevin SD 14 - Marcle Models - 1/70 - March 2022 - Bluebell - Flower Class - Revel - 1/72 U552 German U Boat - Trumpeter - 1/48 Amerigo Vespucci 1/84 - Panart- HMS Enterprise -CAF - 1/48 Finished St-Nectan-Mountfleet-models-steam-trawler-1/32 - Completed June 2020 HMS Victory - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1/72 - Finished Dorade renamed Dora by Kevin - Amati - 1/20 - Completed March 2021 Stage Coach 1848 - Artesania Latina - 1/10 -Finished Lady Eleanor by Kevin - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1/64 - Fifie fishing boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB40 Posted October 2, 2021 Share #471 Posted October 2, 2021 One word describes it .....Exquisite popeye the sailor, Old Collingwood, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote John Current Build: USF Confederacy 1778 by JohnB40 - Model Shipways - 1:64 scale HMS Unicorn Corel 1:75 HULKED Completed Builds: Golden Hind Scientific Models -- Swift 1:50 Artesania Latina -- Le Hussard 1:50 Artesania Latina -- Halifax 1:35 Robbe -- Armed Launch 1803 1:17 Panart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted November 21, 2021 Author Share #472 Posted November 21, 2021 What does the gallery think about adding one of these floating above her? popeye the sailor, yvesvidal, Jack12477 and 5 others 8 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canute Posted November 21, 2021 Share #473 Posted November 21, 2021 I'm good with that. I vote yes. popeye the sailor, Old Collingwood, mtaylor and 3 others 6 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...
RGL Posted November 21, 2021 Author Share #474 Posted November 21, 2021 I reckon one above it at a slight angle would look very nice lmagna, popeye the sailor, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted November 21, 2021 Share #475 Posted November 21, 2021 That should make for a great display, Greg. lmagna, Canute, Jack12477 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...
BANYAN Posted November 21, 2021 Share #476 Posted November 21, 2021 That would make an interesting diorama - was it ever done? Either way, an interesting addition to the model. cheers Pat Canute, Old Collingwood, lmagna 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 November 21, 2021 Author Share #477 Posted November 21, 2021 I just ordered one, won’t get to it this year but I have plans….. popeye the sailor, lmagna, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooky spoon Posted November 22, 2021 Share #478 Posted November 22, 2021 I think its a great idea Old Collingwood, mtaylor, Canute and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmagna Posted November 22, 2021 Share #479 Posted November 22, 2021 I have always been an admirer of ridged airships, so any diorama with one would be a plus to me. Why not buy two and build a hanger with the airship being pulled out by all of the antlike people? https://www.ebay.com/itm/294499193020?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28 That would also show just how big these ships were without having to figure out how to make it look like it is flying over the ship. RGL, Landlubber Mike, Canute and 4 others 5 2 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...
RGL Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share #480 Posted November 22, 2021 That’s amazing and no way! Would not fit in the the place. mtaylor, Canute, lmagna and 2 others 4 1 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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