CDW Posted January 27, 2019 #61 Posted January 27, 2019 Liberty Ship looks great, Jack. Very nice indeed. Jack12477, popeye the sailor, Old Collingwood and 3 others 6 Quote Completed Projects: USS Fletcher 1:144 Scharnhorst 1:350 USS Independence LCS-2 1:350 1:32 J7W1 Shinden Interceptor/Fighter Fairey Swordfish Mk. II 1:48 Harbor Tug Box Scale Albatros D.V 1:32 Ala-Kart 1:25 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder 1:24 S-100 Schnellboot 1:72 Mercury Capsule and Atlas Booster BR-52 Steam Locomotive 1:35 Triumph 3 HW Motorcycle 1:9 Scale F-16XL-2 Experimental Fighter Bomber 1:48 Rafale 1:48 F-15E Strike Eagle 1:48 Petlyakov PE-2 Soviet Dive Bomber 1:48 TBM3 Avenger 1:32 1931 Cadillac 1:25 Scammell Pioneer SV2S Heavy Breakdown Tractor 1:35 M-50 Israeli Sherman 1:35 Military Wrecker 1:32 Delahaye 135 1:24 Toyota Sard Supra GT 1:24 Enzo Ferrari 1:24 1970 Baldwin Motion Camaro 1:25 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Stock Car 1:25 American LaFrance Eagle Fire Pumper 1:25 1940 Ford Standard Coupe 1:25 VolksWagen Dragster/Dune Buggy/Street Rod 1:25 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 1:12 Porsche GT-1 Evo 1:24 Scharnhorst 1940 1:700 IJN Akitsushima Seaplane Tender 1:700 HMS Hood 1941 1:700 Prinz Eugen 1942 1:700
RGL Posted January 27, 2019 #62 Posted January 27, 2019 I used lifecolours on my KGV. The colours are nice but nothing that could not have been made up using Grunze or Tamiya which can pretty much be diluted with water. Vajello and I are not friends and numerous people have the same opinion. Grey, as seen in direct sunlight or heavy cloud changes so much. I think it’s probably it worth getting stuck in the weeds with ‘special colours’. Modulation brings out the angles and details so you’ll need several shades of grey anyways. I agree with the very fine Tamiya rattle can primer. I think one one can be a bit of a river counter when it comes to correct colours as wartime paints would have varied by several hues. This is the USS Cimaron in 1945, you can see the deck details are just delicious. I imagine a merchant marine ship would be a weathering dream! lmagna, Ryland Craze, Jack12477 and 8 others 11 Quote Greg
lmagna Posted January 27, 2019 #63 Posted January 27, 2019 I hope you decide to go with the rigging Jack. It would add quite a lot to the model. there are plenty of pictures of Liberties for reference as well as the real thing not all that far from you. thibaultron, Jack12477, cog and 4 others 7 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
Shore thing Posted January 28, 2019 #64 Posted January 28, 2019 Jack, Your John W. Brown turned out very nice. In fact, it looks just like the one I toured this summer. I would also encourage you to add the rigging. There's really not that much to contend with, especially when you compare it to the Willie L. Bennett or Marie Jeanne you built. Reed. Jack12477, mtaylor, thibaultron and 4 others 7 Quote
Jack12477 Posted January 29, 2019 Author #65 Posted January 29, 2019 Thanks Reed. At least the Willie L Bennett and Marie Jeanne came with rigging plans/diagrams, this kit has none and all the photos I can find do not show the lines end to end. Still trying to find diagrams. But I have to wait for a re-supply of EZ line and some other items first. thibaultron, mtaylor, popeye the sailor and 2 others 5 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour
lmagna Posted January 30, 2019 #66 Posted January 30, 2019 (edited) Would this work for you Jack? If that won't work for you, here is the original source and you can blow them up as much as you need to see or make large prints. http://www.themodelshipwright.com/high-resolution-ship-plans/cargo-ships/liberty-ship-arthur-m-huddell/ Edited January 30, 2019 by lmagna Old Collingwood, RGL, Canute and 5 others 8 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
cog Posted January 30, 2019 #67 Posted January 30, 2019 Nice find Lou! mtaylor, Canute, Old Collingwood and 4 others 7 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ...
RGL Posted January 30, 2019 #68 Posted January 30, 2019 Hey Cog, think it could be the next group build!!! Canute, Jack12477, thibaultron and 4 others 7 Quote Greg
Jack12477 Posted January 30, 2019 Author #69 Posted January 30, 2019 Nice find Lou, thanks! But talk about intimidating ! Will see what I can do. Or wait for Greg's group build lmagna, thibaultron, Canute and 3 others 6 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour
cog Posted January 30, 2019 #70 Posted January 30, 2019 RGL, I still need to start at SMS Seydlitz!! lmagna, mtaylor, popeye the sailor and 2 others 5 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ...
Jack12477 Posted January 30, 2019 Author #71 Posted January 30, 2019 As a diversion while I await delivery of additional supplies, I decided to work on this Tamiya LVTP 7A1 amphibious tank (USMC) mtaylor, Canute, Old Collingwood and 8 others 11 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour
popeye the sailor Posted January 30, 2019 #72 Posted January 30, 2019 (edited) she looks great Jack! very nice.......and yes...the rigging would be a nice bit of detail to add nice tank Edited January 30, 2019 by popeye the sailor mtaylor, Canute, Old Collingwood and 3 others 6 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
lmagna Posted January 30, 2019 #73 Posted January 30, 2019 Looks like you have already made quite a bit of progress on the LVTP Jack. Are you going to do the camo like on the box top? Your figure certainly has a strange pose! popeye the sailor, Old Collingwood, mtaylor and 2 others 5 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
Jack12477 Posted January 30, 2019 Author #74 Posted January 30, 2019 (edited) I'm going to try and do the camo as winter camo. I've got too many other tanks in jungle and/or desert camo, but only one in winter camo. Yea, that figure stands atop the tank ! Edited January 30, 2019 by Jack12477 popeye the sailor, thibaultron, Old Collingwood and 3 others 6 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour
cog Posted January 30, 2019 #75 Posted January 30, 2019 55 minutes ago, Jack12477 said: Yea, that figure stands atop the tank For now he won't budge, being trapped with his foot ... popeye the sailor, thibaultron, lmagna and 4 others 7 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ...
Jack12477 Posted January 30, 2019 Author #76 Posted January 30, 2019 Yes the alligator has him tight in his jaws - good place for him too. Makes him stand still for awhile. Old Collingwood, lmagna, mtaylor and 4 others 7 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour
thibaultron Posted January 31, 2019 #77 Posted January 31, 2019 The expression on his face makes him look like he is being held by a real gator! lmagna, cog, popeye the sailor and 4 others 7 Quote Ron Thibault Shipjack Carrie Price from Pyro kit, with upgraded detailing and history. Going From A 2D Drawing To A 3D Printed Part Tutorial
popeye the sailor Posted February 1, 2019 #78 Posted February 1, 2019 either that or about to be run over by the tank! look'in sweet! mtaylor, Old Collingwood, 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
lmagna Posted February 1, 2019 #79 Posted February 1, 2019 12 minutes ago, popeye the sailor said: either that or about to be run over by the tank! AH HA! That is the look I was trying to figure out! popeye the sailor, Canute, Old Collingwood and 2 others 5 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
Srodbro Posted February 1, 2019 #80 Posted February 1, 2019 (edited) Jack: regarding rigging ... I found this an invaluable reference when I built my Fra Berlanga refrigerated ship FM 55-17 Chapter 3, Ships Gear and Rigging Procedures https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/army/fm/55-17/ch3.htm Edited February 1, 2019 by Srodbro Added link thibaultron, popeye the sailor, Old Collingwood and 5 others 8 Quote Steve "If they suspect me of intelligence, I am sure it will soon blow over, ha, ha, ha!" -- Jack Aubrey Builds: Yankee Hero, Fannie Gorham, We’re Here, Dapper Tom (x3), New Bedford Whaler, US Brig Lawrence (Niagara), Wyoming (half hull), Fra Berlanga (half hull), Gokstad Viking Ship, Kate Cory, Charles Morgan, Gjoa
Jack12477 Posted February 1, 2019 Author #81 Posted February 1, 2019 Thanks, Steve Old Collingwood, thibaultron, Canute and 3 others 6 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour
Jack12477 Posted February 5, 2019 Author #82 Posted February 5, 2019 Well after pouring over the diagrams and various other photos/drawings I found on the Internet. I decided to keep the rigging simple. After obtaining a roll of EZ-Line ( I thought I was ordering BLACK Fine Rope according to the picture but got Brownish/Red Fine Rope instead) - I chose FINE over HEAVy because the documentation stated that FINE was appropriate for N scale (1:160) or Z scale (1:220) and the model is 1:350, so the FINE would be slightly large for the scale. I cut some pulley blocks from the PE strip for the kit and attached a few to the rigging, didn't paint them because I wanted them to stand out somewhat rather than disappear. The EZ-Line instructions called for using a pin-drop of Thin CA to attach the EZ-Line; well the CA reacted with the rubber in the EZ-Line thread and the fumes gave me a wicked sinus issue. Switched over to Gator Grip for the rest of the installation. Did some "weathering" with chalk dust and some dry brushing with paint over the hull, deck, funnel. Here's the photos of the finished model RGL, popeye the sailor, CaptainSteve and 20 others 23 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour
lmagna Posted February 5, 2019 #83 Posted February 5, 2019 Glad to see that you added the rigging Jack. It made the ship look much better, so did the weathering. Thanks for letting us come along for the build. Old Collingwood, thibaultron, Jack12477 and 3 others 6 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
thibaultron Posted February 5, 2019 #84 Posted February 5, 2019 Nice job! lmagna, Canute, Old Collingwood and 2 others 5 Quote Ron Thibault Shipjack Carrie Price from Pyro kit, with upgraded detailing and history. Going From A 2D Drawing To A 3D Printed Part Tutorial
cog Posted February 5, 2019 #85 Posted February 5, 2019 It does make a difference, the rigging, Jack. Looks great Jack12477, thibaultron, popeye the sailor and 4 others 7 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ...
Shore thing Posted February 6, 2019 #86 Posted February 6, 2019 Looks great Jack. Love the rigging. Reed Old Collingwood, popeye the sailor and thibaultron 3 Quote
RGL Posted February 6, 2019 #87 Posted February 6, 2019 Ok, what’s next? Tom E, popeye the sailor, Old Collingwood and 1 other 4 Quote Greg
Jack12477 Posted February 7, 2019 Author #88 Posted February 7, 2019 On 2/6/2019 at 1:39 AM, RGL said: Ok, what’s next? Well, first I need to finish this diversionary project I started while awaiting a re-supply. Have to finish the camo paint, weather it, and some extra detailing, then on to ???????? Maybe another destroyer, or destroyer escort, maybe even the sister Liberty Ship O'Brien ???? Not sure yet ? Pictures of the "diversionary project" (USMC LVTP 7A1 in winter camo) popeye the sailor, hexnut, thibaultron and 6 others 9 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour
lmagna Posted February 7, 2019 #89 Posted February 7, 2019 You need to put a plow on the front and put it to work Jack! Looking pretty nice. popeye the sailor, Jack12477, Old Collingwood and 2 others 5 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
popeye the sailor Posted February 8, 2019 #90 Posted February 8, 2019 jeeze........your doing spectacular work on both fronts! great Job on the John Brown....the rigging really finishes hr off nicely.............and suprb camo on the tank. great job my friend......👍 Old Collingwood, mtaylor, Jack12477 and 3 others 6 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
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