Norway Posted September 21, 2019 #1 Posted September 21, 2019 Hi there everybody! New member from Norway here. Just made an account on this wonderful forum. I have spent many ours reading building logs, and i must say there are some extreme skills around! I have been a modeller since childhood, but only with plastic and R/C cars and boats. Until now. Started this Pickle build several months ago. Work and kids take time and effort so i put in some building when i have time to spare. Posting a few pictures from where i an now. As you probably already have guessed i am from Norway so please excuse my English 😊 VonHoldinghausen, davyboy, GrandpaPhil and 6 others 9
Edwardkenway Posted September 21, 2019 #2 Posted September 21, 2019 Excellent work Norway!! Nice neat little ship. Cheers Jon Current builds; Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25 - on hold HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed: HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64 - FINISHED Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - FINISHED Providence whaleboat- 1:25 - FINISHED Non ship: SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED
Norway Posted September 22, 2019 Author #3 Posted September 22, 2019 Fiddling with the Skylights. Had to use some Tamiya White Putty to be satisfied with the beveling. Used Lego to get the angles sort of good enough. Edwardkenway, BenD, mtbediz and 2 others 5
GrandpaPhil Posted September 22, 2019 #4 Posted September 22, 2019 Well done! Keep at it! Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
The Lazy Saint Posted September 22, 2019 #5 Posted September 22, 2019 Hi Norway, That planking looks great, as does the coppering. Well done, l am thinking of Pickle as my next build so l shall follow along if l may. Best wishes as always, The Lazy Saint.
Norway Posted September 24, 2019 Author #6 Posted September 24, 2019 The Carronade Sliding Bed's are fitted. KARAVOKIRIS, GrandpaPhil, mtbediz and 1 other 4
Ronald-V Posted September 26, 2019 #7 Posted September 26, 2019 Very nice build so far! And, nice clean look! Good luck with the carronades :D:D:D Currently working on the HMS Sphinx from Vanguard Models
Norway Posted September 29, 2019 Author #8 Posted September 29, 2019 Fiddling with rigging the carrige gun tackle. Tiny things! mtbediz, Edwardkenway, KARAVOKIRIS and 1 other 4
The Lazy Saint Posted September 29, 2019 #9 Posted September 29, 2019 Hi Norway, Tiny things indeed, but you are managing them well. Looking good. Best wishes as always, The Lazy Saint.
Ronald-V Posted September 30, 2019 #10 Posted September 30, 2019 You're doing great with the carronade tackle Norway...patience is the key here haha. But it seems you are handling it pretty well. Nice set-up with the tweezers in the vise 👍 Currently working on the HMS Sphinx from Vanguard Models
Norway Posted September 30, 2019 Author #11 Posted September 30, 2019 (edited) Many thanks mugje! 😊 Started fitting the port side carronades. Edited September 30, 2019 by Norway KARAVOKIRIS, Ronald-V, mtbediz and 3 others 6
mtbediz Posted November 5, 2019 #12 Posted November 5, 2019 So good so far Norway. Very clean work. Old Collingwood 1 Mustafa Current Build, USS Constitution 1:76 Scratch https://modelshipworld.com/topic/34741-uss-constitution-by-mtbediz-176/#comment-991858 Finished, HM Cutter Alert 1777. Scratch https://modelshipworld.com/topic/31859-hm-naval-cutter-alert-by-mtbediz-finished-136-scale/#comment-902949 Finished, USF Essex, Scratch https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25954-usf-essex-by-mtbediz-150/ Finished, Santa Maria, Mantua Kit https://modelshipworld.com/topic/23113-santa-maria-by-mtbediz-finished-mantua-150/?tab=comments#comment-683297 Finished, HMS Pickle (Scratch) https://modelshipworld.com/topic/21684-hms-pickle-by-mtbediz-140-finished/?tab=comments#comment-651070 Finished, Santa Maria https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/15541-santa-maria-by-mtbediz-handmade-kit-by-a-friend/&do=findComment&comment=483052 Finished, San Francisco II, AL Kit https://modelshipworld.com/topic/17344-san-francisco-ii-by-mtbediz-finished/
Chuck Posted November 9, 2019 #13 Posted November 9, 2019 Your doing a really fine job on the model. You will be masting and rigging in no time at all. If its your first time around with rigging a model like this you just might find you like rigging more than making the hull and deck fittings. I am sure you are going to have fun doing so. Chuck Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY
Norway Posted November 9, 2019 Author #14 Posted November 9, 2019 I am deeply honored by your comment Chuck. Your modeling skills are a big inspiration to me. It's going slow with me, but I'm in no hurry! I have made some progress with the build lately, but not updated the thread. Ryland Craze 1
Chuck Posted November 9, 2019 #15 Posted November 9, 2019 I am following along with much interest....keep up the fine work. Have fun with the sticks and strings!!!! Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY
Norway Posted November 12, 2019 Author #16 Posted November 12, 2019 (edited) Very slow progress as usual. Only building when i'm motivated and feel fresh. No hurry. Started some work with bowspirit, masts and channels. Caldercraft's 3,5mm deadeyes does not look good at all. The holes must be aligned by Steve Wonder. Edited November 12, 2019 by Norway Ryland Craze, GrandpaPhil, Ronald-V and 1 other 4
Chuck Posted November 12, 2019 #17 Posted November 12, 2019 That is the absolutely right frame of mind to take. Its not a rush and should be an enjoyable process. The masting is developing nicely but as you said those deadeyes are looking pretty sloppy. Poor products placed in these kits have such a negative effect on what is otherwise a wonderful model that you are building. Slow and steady!!! RichardG 1 Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY
Ronald-V Posted November 12, 2019 #18 Posted November 12, 2019 (edited) The eyes of the deadeyes are indeed terrible😂 Same stuff in my kit...weird that they don't figure that out. Edited November 12, 2019 by mugje Currently working on the HMS Sphinx from Vanguard Models
Norway Posted November 21, 2019 Author #19 Posted November 21, 2019 Just started to fiddle with my first standing rigging... Ronald-V, GrandpaPhil and Edwardkenway 3
Ronald-V Posted November 22, 2019 #20 Posted November 22, 2019 (edited) 12 hours ago, Norway said: Just started to fiddle with my first standing rigging... Your doing great Norway! Just step by step...I still didn't figure it out where those hanging pendants are for 😅, well...it will become clear at some point Edited November 22, 2019 by mugje Currently working on the HMS Sphinx from Vanguard Models
Norway Posted December 1, 2019 Author #21 Posted December 1, 2019 Started to fiddle with the shrouds and lanyards. Do they need more tension? I can feel that they are quite tight when i touch them. I hope to avoid that the shrouds get sloppy an uneven when i start with the ratlines. ccoyle, GrandpaPhil, Edwardkenway and 1 other 4
Ronald-V Posted December 1, 2019 #22 Posted December 1, 2019 They look tight enough 👍 Currently working on the HMS Sphinx from Vanguard Models
Norway Posted December 3, 2019 Author #23 Posted December 3, 2019 Trying to mount deadeyes.... GrandpaPhil and yvesvidal 2
Norway Posted December 3, 2019 Author #24 Posted December 3, 2019 Shrouds done. Maybe i,m starting to get poor eyesight. But actually i think it looks better in the flesh. These nowadays phonecameras can be horribly unforgiving. Edwardkenway, Ronald-V, yvesvidal and 1 other 4
Ronald-V Posted December 4, 2019 #25 Posted December 4, 2019 Looks good Norway! You're getting there I'm also not always happy with close-ups from my model...something to work on in the future haha. Currently working on the HMS Sphinx from Vanguard Models
Norway Posted December 4, 2019 Author #26 Posted December 4, 2019 Those futtock's are challenging... Edwardkenway and GrandpaPhil 2
Norway Posted December 7, 2019 Author #27 Posted December 7, 2019 Ratlines for the foremast done. Since it is the first time i have done this i have to accept the result. Will be coloured wirt diluted dull black... GrandpaPhil, Edwardkenway, Ryland Craze and 1 other 4
stuglo Posted December 7, 2019 #28 Posted December 7, 2019 Well done. Newbie or not, good work and attitude. Just keep at it. current build- Swan ,scratch on shelf,Rattlesnake, Alert semi scratch,Le Coureur,, Fubbs scratch completed: nostrum mare,victory(Corel), san felipe, sovereign of the seas, sicilian cargo boat ,royal yacht caroline, armed pinnace, charles morgan whaler, galilee boat, wappen von hamburg, la reale (Dusek), amerigo vespucci, oneida (semi scratch) diane, great harry-elizabethan galleon (semi scratch), agammemnon, hanna (scratch).19th cent. shipyard diorama (Constructo), picket boat, victory bow section
Ronald-V Posted December 8, 2019 #29 Posted December 8, 2019 nice job on the ratlines!👍 Currently working on the HMS Sphinx from Vanguard Models
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