Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde by maggsl_01 - Euromodel - 1:48

[kirill4]

same pictures in higher resolution... on my galleon model I did it (rudder pendants) same as You did ... later on I found info that it was not correct and need to be redone...  but I didn't yet do it.

Edited October 3, 2022 by kirill4

[maggsl_01]

1 hour ago, kirill4 said:

Good day Max,

Your job is great! All looks nice!

However couple small local (which caught my eyes) remarks...

regarding deck gratings planks orientation and two openings in the square transom, which You used for rudder pendant,  as I knew , they used for ship boat tow ropes, but for rudder pendants used other locations...

Hi Kirill,

 

thank you for your posting. I followed strictly the plans of Euromodel with both the gratings orientation and the opening for the rudder pendants. I did not know that there was a difference, but the old drawings show this quite clearly. So - you never stop learning.

 

Best regards

Max

[kirill4]

Good day,

Dear Max , some time ago I saw this beautiful building https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/threads/pinnace-papegojan-1627-1-48-completed-build.7055/

If You didn't know about it already ... there are a lot of interesting and useful details for the model of 17th vessel could be seen...

 

[maggsl_01]

Hello mates,

 

some update. Due to some busy days in the job there is just a little progress. Started planking of the decks. Try to get a good curve to the upper deck and proceed this for the poop deck. At the moment things go fine and I am hopeful to solve all challenges with the help of Pete's files and the study of the plans. The plans are so extraordinary... I always discover some new details by every look at them.

 

Well, enough words, there are no real problem at the moment. Some pics show the way I am on.

 

So far, see you later

 

Cheerio

Max

[maggsl_01]

Hi mates,

 

today there is just a little update with pics. Between the construction of the gallery and the stern, which I have completed (without the decorations yet) and the construction of the bow section and galion (what I see as a BIG challenge) I have installed the decks, now planked all decks and I will continue with the ships interior so far (inner planks etc). This work makes a good progress and is not as far a challenge as other steps. After a few hours you see a nice result.  So look at the pics and always have in your mind - all is in progress 😅

 

Cherrio

Max

[maggsl_01]

Hello merry boys and girls,

 

time for some new pics from the Friedrich Wilhelm. Still working on the inner planks and other interior stuff. I got the first reling in place, tghe secon on will follow quite later. I am not sure if I use the same size for the upper reling. Mr Mondfeld says in his book that it was commonly made in smaller size. As my first reling is in 7mm I could use some 5 or 4 mm timber. I will try and then decide what looks better. 

 

Last week I was in Milan and had a trip round Lake Como where Euro Model ist suited. I wonder if it will be possible to buy my next kit directly in Como as I go to Milan several times a year. I will ask Mr Mazzi from Euro Model if they have a shop... If yes this would be really exciting...

 

Have a got time and

Cheerio

Max

 

Edited October 27, 2022 by maggsl_01

[piratepete007]

Looking good Max. When it comes to making a decision on most aspects of ship building, Mondfeld is an excellent reference. However, the beauty of working from the incredible Euromodel drawings is that you are always free to select what level you wish to work at. The Euromodel builds are certainly not scratch builds but in some aspects get close. So, keep up your meticulous work.

 

As regards Euromodel, they have no upfront shop to physically go to but am sure some arrangement could be made to collect a ship from them in Como.

Pete

[maggsl_01]

Hello my friends

after almost four weeks it's time for an update. I finished some steps like the balustrades, the railings and some deck furniture. All comes good, I started the decorations. Everything seams to go on smooth and with no or just minor problems. The build is a challenge, as I said before several times, but there are no problems that will stay unsolved. Looking at the plans very carefully and with full attention, the interpretive files from Euro Model and at least thinking about the things you do and the progress you want to make will always lead to a proper way. And finally success. I hope I am right with this when it comes to the next step - the galion. But I am sure I alreday found some working methods...

 

As always I present some photos to show the progress. Enjoy and as always don't hesitate to tell me your opinion, hints and remarks.

 

Cheerio

 

Max

[scrubbyj427]

Very nice work! Looks to be an impressive kit.

[Landlubber Mike]

Looks really great!  Really nice finish on the cast pieces.

[Keith_W]

I don't know how I missed this build. I will pull up a chair and follow along. Great progress there! 

[maggsl_01]

Hello my friends,

 

it is time for another little update. The Friedrich Wilhelm grows more and more. These days I  went over to the galion, what is a really tricky matter. I modified the build in the way that I did not double-bent the rails. I bent the timber in a horizontal meaning but not vertical. So the galion is not as pointed as the plans show. It is wider what has consequences to the appearence of the bow. For me it is ok as it is. It's the way I can build it, I don't have a higher skill. Probably it would be better to cut out the rails in the exact shape with a coping saw or to carve it. Nevertheless the result is quite impressing.

 

Now the hull is almost done. I have to fix the decorations, to build the cannons, the gun port lids, the channels with the chains and some smaller details. All over the hull it will be necessary to repair some details that got affected during the build and all those things. I assume that I will be ready  with this first grand step this year. I am not sure yet if I want to show the boats, as they will take a lot of space and hide some pretty details. But we will see...😉

 

As always - some pics. Enjoy and don't hesitate to tell me your opinion.

 

Best wishes - and Cheerio

 

Max

[maggsl_01]

Hello my friends and fellow men (and women of course)

 

it's time for another update, mostly with pictures. The work at the hull of my Friedrich Wilhelm step by step comes to its end. Still I have to build and install the remaining canons, some decorations are still missing - but that's it more or less. I think that it will take not longer than about two or maximum three weeks to finish this big stage of construction. I am very content with the quality of the figurines and other decorations. I used primer and some acrylic "antique gold", but there are some minor spots where I have to repair the color coating. 

 

After this step I will take a break before I start to construct the masts and spares and finally do the rigging. Before that I have to study the great Euromodel plans very carefully.

 

So please take a look at the photos, enjoy it and as always don't hesitate to tell me your opinion and comments.

 

CU soon with the final results of the hull construction

 

Cheerio

Max

[piratepete007]

Hi Max,

Its quite a while since I caught up with you and just came across your fantastic work on the FW. What a build it is and congratulations on your work that you have put into this. Your attention to detail is obvious and I look forward to seeing more of those photos.

Pete

[maggsl_01]

Cheerio again

 

as mentioned in the post above I finished the first construction stage - hull, deck furniture, cannons, decorations - of the Euro Model Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde. I will have a break now before I start with the masts, spars and finally the rigging. I will retire in September. I think this will be a good time to restart building this extraordinary model.

 

Please enjoy the pics and don't hesitate to tell me your thoughts about my FW.

 

CU all again

Maximilian

[piratepete007]

Great stage to have reached Max. The photos say it all and almost defy adding words of praise. However, I will - fantastic accomplishment my friend. One to be proud of. Coincidentally, I have just added this week revised files for the hull construction on the Euromodel website. A little late for you !

Pete

[maggsl_01]

On 2/8/2023 at 2:09 AM, piratepete007 said:

Great stage to have reached Max. The photos say it all and almost defy adding words of praise. However, I will - fantastic accomplishment my friend. One to be proud of. Coincidentally, I have just added this week revised files for the hull construction on the Euromodel website. A little late for you !

Pete

Thank you so much Pete. Actually I am a little bit proud of it. With your fantastic files  and some own brain  work I came to this result. You know the kits better than anybody else and thus you know the challenges that have to be done. But every one can be solved with a deep satisfaction. I am looking forward to the next steps. But now it is time for spring and the last months of my business life. What would you recommend as next Project? I am Not sure if I want the Mordaunt or the Falmouth. Both are most interesting😁

 

Best wishes

Max

[piratepete007]

Max, Your kind words make me feel humble. You know as well as I do that these 'kits' are a unique way of moving away from kit building and inching towards scratch building. Just love the challenge. Out of the two ships you mentioned, the Falmouth is a good choice. HOWEVER, coming out of left field, the Euromodel Lyde schooner is the one I am working on at the moment and the files are the most thorough and extensive I have ever written for any ship. Just an alternative. Looking forward to your masting and rigging.

Pete

[maggsl_01]

Hello fellow mates and friends,

 

after a long break, I am now devoting myself to my model of the "Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde" again. Almost two years ago, I finished the hull and all the superstructures and actually only wanted to take a short break. But then my heart started to give me problems, I had to go to the hospital several times, had a stent inserted and first had to regain my strength. I have now also finished my working life and am now retired. Now that I have fully recovered, I am back at the workbench. I am starting the final spurt and want to finish the FW by summer.

Exciting tasks await me - the masts and yards have to be built and then the rigging is next. I will provide you all with texts and pictures as usual and look forward to every suggestion, every comment and every friendly contact. BTW - I just ordered the brand new kit from Occre, "Fram". Nansens and Amundsens expedition ship for the exploration of both the North and the South Pole can be a very interesting project and perhaps gives me inspiration to create a diorama some day.

 

Cheerio - Max

Edited Wednesday at 08:18 PM by maggsl_01

[SimonV]

Hello Max,

welcome back and glad to hear that your health is better.

I wish you all the best and am already looking forward to folow the build of Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde.