Bedford Posted May 29, 2020 Share #391 Posted May 29, 2020 Beautiful work as usual, nice to see you back at it. popeye the sailor, mtaylor, Keith Black and 2 others 5 Quote Ships built :- Schooner for Port Jackson Thermoplylae Bluenose II Full size Tammie Norrie dinghy 1:8 scale Miss Caroline, model of the full size boat I built Under construction :- Royal Caroline, this one is special as it is in memory of my 13 year old daughter, Caroline who passed away in 2005 Miane three masted schooner R/C, scratch build (on hold) Charles W Morgan (on hold) Scratch designed and built R/C Mahogany and Walnut speedboat (on hold) In the que :- S.T. Waratah, maybe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithAug Posted May 31, 2020 Share #392 Posted May 31, 2020 Masterful Valeriy, the brass work is first class. Valeriy V, mtaylor, Keith Black and 1 other 4 Quote Keith Current Build:- Cangarda (Steam Yacht) - Scale 1:24 Previous Builds:- Schooner Germania (Nova) - Scale 1:36 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19848-schooner-germania-nova-by-keithaug-scale-136-1908-2011/ Schooner Altair by KeithAug - Scale 1:32 - 1931 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12515-schooner-altair-by-keithaug-scale-132-1931/?p=378702 J Class Endeavour by KeithAug - Amati - Scale 1:35 - 1989 after restoration. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10752-j-class-endeavour-by-keithaug-amati-scale-135-1989-after-restoration/?p=325029 Other Topics Nautical Adventures http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13727-nautical-adventures/?p=422846 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeriy V Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share #393 Posted August 9, 2020 I greet everyone! I continue to build the model. Making a hawser reel. Askold, dj.bobo, FriedClams and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeriy V Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share #394 Posted August 9, 2020 Installing the hawser reel under the aft bridge. druxey, G.L., JOUFF and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeriy V Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share #395 Posted August 9, 2020 The hawser reel are in place G.L., Bedford, Askold and 16 others 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeriy V Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share #396 Posted August 11, 2020 Colleagues, thank you for your likes and your interest in my work. I continue assembling the hawser reel parts. shipman, Ondras71, popeye the sailor and 13 others 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeriy V Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share #397 Posted August 11, 2020 Installation of hawser reel on the boiler room cover. JOUFF, allanyed, yvesvidal and 13 others 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wefalck Posted August 11, 2020 Share #398 Posted August 11, 2020 Was there a specific reason, why you used Novotex (bakelite with cotton fabric) for the drums ? mtaylor 1 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeriy V Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share #399 Posted August 11, 2020 12 minutes ago, wefalck said: Was there a specific reason, why you used Novotex (bakelite with cotton fabric) for the drums ? The main goal of this solution is to reduce the overall weight of the hawser reel and the amount of rope . mtaylor, druxey, mikegr and 21 others 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotrecerf Posted August 11, 2020 Share #400 Posted August 11, 2020 I envy you so much for your manufacturing abilities. Gorgeous!! b rgds cotrecerf Valeriy V, mtaylor, Keith Black and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeriy V Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share #401 Posted August 11, 2020 4 hours ago, cotrecerf said: I envy you so much for your manufacturing abilities. Gorgeous!! b rgds cotrecerf Cotrecerf, hank you! How is the process going on your gunboat? popeye the sailor and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 12, 2020 Share #402 Posted August 12, 2020 Beautiful metal work, Valeriy. Valeriy V, Keith Black, popeye the sailor and 1 other 4 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...
Valeriy V Posted August 13, 2020 Author Share #403 Posted August 13, 2020 On 8/12/2020 at 6:22 AM, mtaylor said: Beautiful metal work, Valeriy. Thank you, I am trying very hard. druxey, shipman, popeye the sailor and 22 others 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted August 13, 2020 Share #404 Posted August 13, 2020 That's so nice, Valeriy. Exacting work beautifully executed. Valeriy V, popeye the sailor, FriedClams and 1 other 4 Quote Current Builds: 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipman Posted August 13, 2020 Share #405 Posted August 13, 2020 Valeriy, your skills are rare gifts today. Did you teach yourself, or learn them as part of your occupation? I'm following your posts with awe. FriedClams, mtaylor, Valeriy V and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeriy V Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share #406 Posted August 14, 2020 Thanks for your feedback, colleagues! 12 hours ago, shipman said: Did you teach yourself, or learn them as part of your occupation? Shipman, i got my knowledge of ship construction in a shipbuilding college, I acquire practical knowledge of ship model building on my own during my life, and I still have a lot to learn. This process of learning and mastering technology is very exciting! druxey, Keith Black, mtaylor and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegr Posted August 15, 2020 Share #407 Posted August 15, 2020 Best project I ve seen in this forum popeye the sailor, Valeriy V, FriedClams and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeriy V Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share #408 Posted August 16, 2020 15 hours ago, mikegr said: Best project I ve seen in this forum Mikegr , thanks for your praise! But I cannot completely agree with you. There are a lot of worthy models here on the forum and my work is just one of them. shipman, lmagna, Keith Black and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted August 16, 2020 Share #409 Posted August 16, 2020 Superb, Valeriy! And you are being modest. Valeriy V, michael mott, Keith Black and 4 others 7 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted August 17, 2020 Share #410 Posted August 17, 2020 On 8/13/2020 at 12:46 AM, Valeriy V said: Thank you, I am trying very hard. And it shows! Your model displays more than the craftsmanship of its construction, it also displays the pride you have in the work. Wonderful progress Valeriy - keep it coming. Gary mtaylor, Valeriy V, druxey and 3 others 6 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...
Valeriy V Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share #411 Posted August 26, 2020 Brass ladders. Preparation of parts for the ladder. popeye the sailor, dj.bobo, davyboy and 12 others 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeriy V Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share #412 Posted August 26, 2020 Assembling the ladder on the conductor. dj.bobo, druxey, Keith Black and 14 others 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeriy V Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share #413 Posted August 26, 2020 The ladder is ready. KeithAug, FriedClams, ccoyle and 17 others 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipman Posted August 26, 2020 Share #414 Posted August 26, 2020 The first steps can be the hardest. 🤪 mtaylor, popeye the sailor, michael mott and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wefalck Posted August 26, 2020 Share #415 Posted August 26, 2020 Are the sides etched or sawn out ? Looking good anyway ! Keith Black, popeye the sailor, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeriy V Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share #416 Posted August 27, 2020 8 hours ago, wefalck said: Are the sides etched or sawn out ? Looking good anyway ! The side parts of the ladder are etched. druxey, lmagna, dj.bobo and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeriy V Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share #417 Posted August 27, 2020 The ladder is covered with a layer of silver. yvesvidal, Askold, bruce d and 14 others 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeriy V Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share #418 Posted August 27, 2020 The ladder now has brass handrails. The gangway is ready to be installed on the cruiser. popeye the sailor, Keith Black, oneslim and 20 others 23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wefalck Posted August 27, 2020 Share #419 Posted August 27, 2020 Did you really silver-plate it or is it tinned ? Keith Black, popeye the sailor, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeriy V Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share #420 Posted August 27, 2020 1 hour ago, wefalck said: Did you really silver-plate it or is it tinned ? Rest assured, it is indeed silver plated in an electroplating bath. Keith Black, popeye the sailor, Bedford and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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