greatgalleons Posted May 19, 2013 Author #61 Posted May 19, 2013 so after sanding and smoothing the green laths I had to re stain them using green waterproof ink Quote
lamarvalley Posted May 19, 2013 #62 Posted May 19, 2013 Interesting build and I look forward to following this one. Based on your opening, you've built quite a bit including my first build, the San Fran II. Quote
greatgalleons Posted May 21, 2013 Author #63 Posted May 21, 2013 (edited) Started on the hull planking, the strakes are stained with mahogany stain since most of the wood for this kit is all the same tone, also trimming the canon ports a little at a time Edited May 21, 2013 by greatgalleons cpt. Tom 1 Quote
realworkingsailor Posted May 21, 2013 #64 Posted May 21, 2013 Very nicely done. I really like your improvements to the stern and quarter galleries (and your step by step instructions) Andy Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy
Alex K. Posted May 22, 2013 #65 Posted May 22, 2013 Looks really good, and you're going very fast! I really benefit from your log. I have the first planking almost done from my Friesland. Can you still remove the upper decks to place the cannons on the deck below? If not, how will you manage? Best Regards, Alex Quote ------------- Next build: Definitely highest on my list is the Batavia (Kolderstok), just need to find some more time before I will start. Finished Builds: (2023) Friesland 1663 1:75 (Mamoli). https://modelshipworld.com/topic/24314-friesland-by-alex-k-mamoli-scale-175/ (2013) Half Moon 1:50 (Corel) http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/210-half-moon-by-alex-k-corel-150-halve-maen-completed/ (1988) Norske Lowe 1:75 (Billing) (1986) Oseberg 1:25 (Billing) (1985) Bounty 1:50 (Billing)
greatgalleons Posted May 22, 2013 Author #66 Posted May 22, 2013 (edited) When I am completely done with the hull I will I will glue the cannons to the carriages by placing a quick drying glue on the canon prongs, then carefully sliding them into the ports and onto the carriage. I cannot work on the hull as I need to with the canon barrels glued in so I leave that step for last,The upper decks are all in with the canon carriages glued in also, except for on the open area on the main deck, those will have rigging and blocks since they will be visible. I have to admit that this build has been quite challenging since I do not have a reference to go by. Also I have had problems with insufficient materials. There has not been enough wood for the strakes and hull planking so I have been using similar wood I have had stored away for a while, I hope you do not have this problem. It may be that I did not purchase my kit from a reputable source and have received a shorted kit. Edited May 22, 2013 by greatgalleons Quote
greatgalleons Posted May 23, 2013 Author #67 Posted May 23, 2013 more gallery work petervisser and Piet 2 Quote
greatgalleons Posted May 24, 2013 Author #68 Posted May 24, 2013 started overlapping the green laths on the upper hull , finished the second planking on hull, it is not sanded yet, will have to complete the starboard side first. janos 1 Quote
greatgalleons Posted May 31, 2013 Author #69 Posted May 31, 2013 its taken a week to finish the starboard side planking and cabin area, I'm cleaning up the gunwale areas and adding some railing. realworkingsailor, petervisser and janos 3 Quote
Ponto Posted May 31, 2013 #70 Posted May 31, 2013 Nice Work!!!! JP Quote Built & De-Commissioned: HMS Endeavour (Corel), HMS Unicorn (Corel), Abandoned: HMS Bounty (AL) Completed : Wappen Von Hamburg (Corel), Le Renommee (Euromodel)... on hold Current WIP: Berlin by Corel On Shelf: HMS Bounty (Billings),
greatgalleons Posted June 3, 2013 Author #71 Posted June 3, 2013 (edited) I have added the nails to the hull strakes mostly for a effect like tree nails would be. Also before working on the bow of the ship I have decided to work on the stern and gallery area now while its still easy to maneuver the hull around as needed. Some of the castings have lost their gold plating mostly due to age, this is a older kit. I will use different enamel paints on the figures like copper, gold and silver, even some red enamel. There are some paintings of the 4 day battle from 1666 which show a lot of red paint on the gallery area and carvings on the original ships of the era which look very much like the friesland. the rudder is not fastened on yet until I'm done with the rest of the stern and tafrail. Edited June 4, 2013 by greatgalleons Quote
greatgalleons Posted June 3, 2013 Author #73 Posted June 3, 2013 painted cherubs chris watton 1 Quote
greatgalleons Posted June 3, 2013 Author #75 Posted June 3, 2013 these pieces required wood glued to the back of each before placing on the model Quote
russ Posted June 3, 2013 #76 Posted June 3, 2013 Very nice work on the galleries. The green is a good color against the gold. Russ Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB
greatgalleons Posted June 4, 2013 Author #77 Posted June 4, 2013 here is a painting from 1666 of a few Friesian ships during the four day battle, there is a lot of red used on the carvings and area around the galleries , I'll use some similar colors on the model Quote
ZyXuz Posted June 5, 2013 #78 Posted June 5, 2013 I really like the way you handle the gallery!! bravo! Quote Visit My Blog! http://malaysiamodelship.blogspot.com/ Previous Build: HMS Race Horse (Sergal) Current Build: HMS Unicorn (Corel)
greatgalleons Posted June 5, 2013 Author #79 Posted June 5, 2013 so I'm done with the castings around the gallery and stern , I'll move on to the bow section chris watton, janos, ashir and 4 others 7 Quote
greatgalleons Posted June 5, 2013 Author #80 Posted June 5, 2013 in the past I have used silicon to adhere the casting, now I primarily use JB weld, it also works on broken casting and takes paint really well. Quote
realworkingsailor Posted June 5, 2013 #81 Posted June 5, 2013 Wow.... brilliant work! I like the colours.. alot Andy Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy
st george Posted June 5, 2013 #82 Posted June 5, 2013 (edited) That is one nice looking model you are building there. Edited June 5, 2013 by st george Quote David Current Build : HMAV Bounty - Amati Next Build : 18th Century Longboat
greatgalleons Posted June 7, 2013 Author #83 Posted June 7, 2013 I tried this part provided in the kit and I did not care for it at all. Quote
greatgalleons Posted June 7, 2013 Author #84 Posted June 7, 2013 here are some scratch build pieces I will use Quote
Mecheleir Posted June 7, 2013 #85 Posted June 7, 2013 (edited) here is a painting from 1666 of a few Friesian ships during the four day battle, there is a lot of red used on the carvings and area around the galleries , I'll use some similar colors on the model Look here ,the seven Provinciën... The flagship of admiral De Ruyter on that battle.. It was the same class, a twodecker... Edited June 7, 2013 by Mecheleir Quote
greatgalleons Posted June 7, 2013 Author #86 Posted June 7, 2013 It's amazing these ships were works art and crafmanship, some fleets were the pride of the nation and represented their wealth and power. Thanks for this wonderful pic. . Quote
Mecheleir Posted June 7, 2013 #87 Posted June 7, 2013 Yep,maby it help's u about the coloursetting... Quote
ZyXuz Posted June 9, 2013 #88 Posted June 9, 2013 wow! I want your ship in my house!! I really love the 'jed green' color of the gallery, make it looks noble Quote Visit My Blog! http://malaysiamodelship.blogspot.com/ Previous Build: HMS Race Horse (Sergal) Current Build: HMS Unicorn (Corel)
chris watton Posted June 10, 2013 #90 Posted June 10, 2013 Look here ,the seven Provinciën... The flagship of admiral De Ruyter on that battle.. It was the same class, a twodecker... I have a folder in my 'Future developments' folder on my PC with this ship in mind. I love the style and shape and would make an excellent partner with Prince. I love this Mamoli model, too - greatgalleons is doing a great job on this kit. Quote Vanguard Models on Facebook
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