Blue Ensign Posted October 22, 2021 Share #151 Posted October 22, 2021 Hi, bitter, As far as the topsides colour is concerned, I was trying to replicate the look of those wonderful contemporary 18th c models, if it was good enough for the craftsmen of the time, it was good enough for me. There was a large element of artistic license used in the colours and decoration applied to both models and artwork, particularly on small ships such as Pegasus. Regards, B.E. Quote Current Build: Medway-longboat-1742-by-blue-ensign-½”-scale Completed builds: HMS Indefatigable-1794-by-blue-ensign-vanguard-models-1:64-scale HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign. 1:64 scale - Vanguard Models Queen-Anne-Royal-Barge-circa-1700-by-Blue-Ensign Fifie fishing boat Lady Eleanor Muirneag-1903-–-a-scottish-zulu-fishing-boat-164-scale-based-on-the-vanguard-models-zulu-kit/ HM Cutter Alert 1777 HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 18th-century-English-longboat-by-Blue-Ensign-ms-148-scale/ 18thc English Pinnace by Blue Ensign-Model-Shipways-1:24 scale/ HMS-Pegasus-by-Blue-Ensign-finished-Victory-Models-1:64-scale/ Heller Seventy-four 1:150 scale - modified Le Superbe/Le Glorieux kit after Boudriot, waterline setting with sails. The schooner Pickle, Jotika pob kit 1:64 scale, my interpretation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard44 Posted October 23, 2021 Share #152 Posted October 23, 2021 On 10/22/2021 at 2:42 PM, The_bitter_end said: How is your SOE project going? I did find it hard to create a realistic rendition of these critical items and I think its fair to say there was a certain amount of settling taking place. Hi TBE, The project is going OK, albeit slowly. Most of the time expended has been in trying to decide just what can I actually build in that very cramped space. I should have an update in my build log soonish. Cheers Quote Richard Next build: Completed builds: AL's Endeavour, Corel's Bellona, Amati's Xebec, Billing's Roar Ege, Panart's Armed Launch Ships' Boats - Vanguard 1:64 and Master Korabel 1:72 Alexander Arbuthnot, Christiaan Brunings, Pevensey all by World of Paperships, card HMS Pegasus by Victory Captain John Smith's Shallop by Pavel Nitikin Rumpler "Taube" 1911 by HMV, card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bitter End Posted May 31 Author Share #153 Posted May 31 Good Morning/evening/afternoon! I am still steadily chilling away at this model and will be sure to post more updated photos soon. I fell 11 meters through the roof of my workshop which put a bit of a hitch in my proverbial giddiyup for a while and life has generally been too busy to allow for serious modeling. I have hoever been making some progress and I hope to be moving onto my next model(The USS constitution is already on the shelf waiting). I have however in the interim picked up a bit of a problem. It turns out that I am short on at least 50 of the 3mm deadeyes that were meant to come with the kit(I stole 8 2.5mm deadeyes from my constitution kit in desperation) as well as some of the thinner rigging rope. I did contact amati to let them know that they had packed an incomplete kit but they simply sent me an invoice for 75 euros for the full value of replacement parts and shipping and accused me of having made up that the kit was shipped incomplete. When I gave a negative review on their website they simply deleted it. This leads me to my question. does anyone know where I might find deadeyes and rigging thread at a reasonable price where shipping wont cost me 5 times more than the actual product. I have looked high and low without success. All the best! TBE Quote Current Build -HMS Pegasus by The_bitter_end - Amati/Victory Models - 1:64 scale Next Build - USS Constitution by The_bitter_End - Model shipways - 1:72 Scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted May 31 Share #154 Posted May 31 8 hours ago, The_bitter_end said: I fell 11 meters through the roof of my workshop Ouch! Glad to see you were able to return to modeling! Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Bf 109E-7/trop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Alte Rentner Posted August 10 Share #155 Posted August 10 (edited) On 5/30/2024 at 11:23 PM, The_bitter_end said: I hope to be moving onto my next model(The USS constitution is already on the shelf waiting). After perusing your build log here, and seeing the wonderful job you're doing on the Pegasus, I wonder what you could possibly hope to glean from anything I've done on the USS Constitution, especially since I'm a newbie figuring things out on the fly. In fact, I might come to you for some tips and techniques. Splendid work! Edited August 10 by Der Alte Rentner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bitter End Posted August 11 Author Share #156 Posted August 11 15 hours ago, Der Alte Rentner said: After perusing your build log here, and seeing the wonderful job you're doing on the Pegasus, I wonder what you could possibly hope to glean from anything I've done on the USS Constitution, especially since I'm a newbie figuring things out on the fly. In fact, I might come to you for some tips and techniques. Splendid work! This is an incredibly kind thing to say and I appreciate the praise. I think your log is perfect for me because your work is beautiful and precise while going over every detail. This pegasus was my first build so I have plenty to learn and your log has already started to help. I hope to start my constitution in the next few months and I will be much more diligent about posting every step and hopefully something in there serves to help you too. I will post an update on my progress this evening. Please feel free to criticize and comment, that seems to be the only real way to learn. Thanks again! TBE Quote Current Build -HMS Pegasus by The_bitter_end - Amati/Victory Models - 1:64 scale Next Build - USS Constitution by The_bitter_End - Model shipways - 1:72 Scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bitter End Posted August 11 Author Share #157 Posted August 11 This is an embarrassingly delayed post but better late than never! I stil have a fairly long way to go on this build but I would like to take the opportunity to thank @chris watton and @Blue Ensign for their help and patience with me in choosing a ships boat. This is the 28ft pinnace from vanguard models that I made some minor modifications to. These gentlemen answered numerous questions with patience and kindness that is hard to find these days. As for the build as a whole, I absolutely could not have gotten this far without the help of Blue Ensign. I have shamelessly stolen every step of the way and followed every step of his outstanding log, even going so far as to message him directly where I had additional questions(which he always seemed happy to answer). As for the build and progress so far, I have made several mistakes and there are lots of loose ends(literal and figurative). Getting parts has been a nightmare and today marked the very end of my 0.1mm thread, this has however resulted in a whole new layer of creativity, finding alternatives has been a journey in itself. The photos included are largely an overview of my attempts, please ignore the clips hanging off the model and absolutely ignore the dust. I live on a farm in south africa surrounded by dirt roads. I will give her a proper clean before she goes into a case, at this point its a slightly pointless exercise. Please feel free to give any feedback, this has been a great learning process and I hope to continue to grow. Thank you all for your help so far and here's to the next few months! TBE Ryland Craze and chris watton 2 Quote Current Build -HMS Pegasus by The_bitter_end - Amati/Victory Models - 1:64 scale Next Build - USS Constitution by The_bitter_End - Model shipways - 1:72 Scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bitter End Posted August 11 Author Share #158 Posted August 11 KARAVOKIRIS, chris watton, JGoff and 7 others 4 6 Quote Current Build -HMS Pegasus by The_bitter_end - Amati/Victory Models - 1:64 scale Next Build - USS Constitution by The_bitter_End - Model shipways - 1:72 Scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knocklouder Posted August 11 Share #159 Posted August 11 Great work my freind, I see we did our name freizes the same way . Glad to see you are back my friend, Nice work Bob M. Ryland Craze 1 Quote Start so you can Finish !! Finished: The Sea of Galilee Boat-Scott Miller-1:20 , Amati } Hannah Ship in a Bottle:Santa Maria : LA Pinta : La Nana : The Mayflower : Viking Ship Drakkar The King Of the Mississippi Artesania Latina 1:80 Current Build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston-Vanguard Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bitter End Posted October 20 Author Share #160 Posted October 20 On 8/11/2024 at 5:29 PM, Knocklouder said: Great work my freind, I see we did our name freizes the same way . Glad to see you are back my friend, Nice work Bob M. Good Morning Bob!! I am so sorry for my very delayed response. The farming season has begun, early mornings and late nights have played havoc. Thank you for your kind message. It is good to be back and I can't wait to finish her up and start my constitution build! Kindest regards, Haiko Ryland Craze 1 Quote Current Build -HMS Pegasus by The_bitter_end - Amati/Victory Models - 1:64 scale Next Build - USS Constitution by The_bitter_End - Model shipways - 1:72 Scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliluke Posted October 22 Share #161 Posted October 22 (edited) Hi Can't figure out how I missed this log! A wonderful looking build and I like your alternative colour scheme. One day I'll get back into my HMS Fly but I am diverted to a Trabaccola - a very different subject - at the moment. Edited October 22 by aliluke spelling Ryland Craze 1 Quote Cheers Alistair Current Build - HMS Fly by aliluke - Victory Models - 1/64 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/34180-hms-fly-by-aliluke-victory-models-164/ Previous Build - Armed Virginia Sloop by Model Shipways Previous Build - Dutch Whaler by Sergal (hull only, no log) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bitter End Posted October 23 Author Share #162 Posted October 23 7 hours ago, aliluke said: Hi Can't figure out how I missed this log! A wonderful looking build and I like your alternative colour scheme. One day I'll get back into my HMS Fly but I am diverted to a Trabaccola - a very different subject - at the moment. Good Morning Aliluke Thank you for the compliment. I really tried to go for a more muted colour scheme, more as I I imagine a vessel would have looked after some years at sea as opposed to the day she was launched. I have infact muted the colours even more in some places, I hope you will take a look when I post again with the hopefully finished model. I took a look at your log and that is absolutely beautiful work. I wish I had seen your stern galleries when I started my build! I guess I will have to copy you on the next one Ill be sure to keep an eye on that progress. TBE aliluke and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Current Build -HMS Pegasus by The_bitter_end - Amati/Victory Models - 1:64 scale Next Build - USS Constitution by The_bitter_End - Model shipways - 1:72 Scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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