Vane Posted December 6, 2020 Author #271 Posted December 6, 2020 Thanks for all the nice comments. Here are a couple of others shots from other angles. drjeckl... well i could had placed the gun ports slightly higher or the whale lower or other fine tune adjustments. I tend to measure on the closest distance on drawings and replicate that on the model. My advice is that you instead always think about the "bigger picture". What lines of the ship are most important to make perfect? What needs definitley to be in parallell etc for a nice look? Even though the fit of this kit is amazing, its still very much handmade and the kit will slightly vary against the plans. It might be a millimeter here and there. So instead of simply measuring 6.5mm on the drawing and place the detail exactly there, think about how the detail is placed in relation to other things. 6 or 7mm might actually be better. I just realised that I been working on my Speedy for 1 year now. I hope I am able to rigg it more Speedily.... my problem is simply I do numerous of projects in parallel. And I bought an Airbrush which got me into plastics and I took a break from the wooden projects. egkb, GrandpaPhil, Gord-Canada and 9 others 12 Quote Current builds: HMS Victory (Corel 1:98), HMS Snake (Caldercraft 1:64), HMBV Granado (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Diana (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Speedy (Vanguard Models 1:64)
Oboship Posted December 6, 2020 #272 Posted December 6, 2020 Absolutely stunning! Both the build and the photographs! Looking at the pictures, I'm tempted to start on my Speedy immediately (however Jalouse is first to be completed). If I ever got anywhere close to this craftsmanship...😏 Uwe Vane 1 Quote
glbarlow Posted December 7, 2020 #273 Posted December 7, 2020 Nice photography work! Vane 1 Quote Regards, Glenn Current Build: Don't know yet. Completed Builds: HMS Winchelsea HM Flirt (paused) HM Cutter Cheerful, Lady Nelson, Amati HMS Vanguard, HMS Pegasus, Fair American, HM Granado, HM Pickle, AVS, Pride of Baltimore, Bluenose
Vane Posted January 4, 2021 Author #274 Posted January 4, 2021 This shot kind of some up this years current status of my wooden builds. It will all become a nice family of 1:64 ships. Hopefullt i can at least finalize one of them during 2021. coxswain, egkb, Glenn-UK and 14 others 15 1 1 Quote Current builds: HMS Victory (Corel 1:98), HMS Snake (Caldercraft 1:64), HMBV Granado (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Diana (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Speedy (Vanguard Models 1:64)
glbarlow Posted January 4, 2021 #275 Posted January 4, 2021 Wow... I’d be so confused trying to keep track of what I was doing with that many active builds, I can barely keep track of one 🤣. They all look great though. Granado was one of my favorite builds and stands proudly on my shelf. Edwardkenway, robdurant and VTHokiEE 3 Quote Regards, Glenn Current Build: Don't know yet. Completed Builds: HMS Winchelsea HM Flirt (paused) HM Cutter Cheerful, Lady Nelson, Amati HMS Vanguard, HMS Pegasus, Fair American, HM Granado, HM Pickle, AVS, Pride of Baltimore, Bluenose
Oboship Posted January 4, 2021 #276 Posted January 4, 2021 8 hours ago, Vane said: This shot kind of some up this years current status of my wooden builds. It will all become a nice family of 1:64 ships. Hopefullt i can at least finalize one of them during 2021. You must have a lot of room(s) in your house! I have already started to consider abandoning my Diana because of the room / space issue... Have a good new year and success with your fleet! Uwe Quote
Vane Posted January 4, 2021 Author #277 Posted January 4, 2021 Thanks, well it depends on how i put them on display. We will see, its years away but if there will be glasscases for all of them it will be tigth.. I guess i will finish Speedy first and she is not that big. Quote Current builds: HMS Victory (Corel 1:98), HMS Snake (Caldercraft 1:64), HMBV Granado (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Diana (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Speedy (Vanguard Models 1:64)
glbarlow Posted January 4, 2021 #278 Posted January 4, 2021 22 minutes ago, Vane said: glasscases for all of them I never put them in glass cases, that would spoil the affect for me on the shelf ) too bulky in my humble opinion. I just turn them on the shelf every 6 months (like they do with the real Constitution :-D) so it fades evenly and (gently)use compressed air and a soft brush to (gently) dust them off. Some of them have been on the shelf over a decade and still look fine. You can always buy a bigger house 😄 DelF, Vane and Edwardkenway 3 Quote Regards, Glenn Current Build: Don't know yet. Completed Builds: HMS Winchelsea HM Flirt (paused) HM Cutter Cheerful, Lady Nelson, Amati HMS Vanguard, HMS Pegasus, Fair American, HM Granado, HM Pickle, AVS, Pride of Baltimore, Bluenose
robdurant Posted January 5, 2021 #279 Posted January 5, 2021 10 hours ago, Oboship said: I have already started to consider abandoning my Diana because of the room / space issue... I'm just starting to build the case for my Diana (Ethalion)... it was when I costed the clear plastic and realised it alone would be over 200 pounds itself that I realised I'd built a seriously large model (although crossing the main yard was a hint)... but cover it I will because already it's a challenge getting into the nooks and crannies to dust her and I have children who benefit from not having to edge round fragile models all day Vane, whatever you decide you're going to end up with a stunning fleet. Your skills are very evident in all your builds. Oboship... have you considered rigging the yards braced round, or even building her as an admiralty model without the masts or rigging? (The much smaller option) Both would be preferable to not finishing? egkb and DelF 2 Quote Current build(s): Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler "Erycina" (Vanguard Models, 1:64) Paused on the lofting floor: HMS Bristol Portland class 50-Gun Ship (Scratch build, 1:64) Paused builds: Barque "Stefano" (MarisStella, 1:63) / Trawler "Nordkap" (Billings Boats, 1:50) / HMS Triton 28 gun frigate cross section (1:64) / F138, HMS Rapid Type 15 Fast Anti-Submarine Frigate (based on above Deans Marine hull, semi-scratch, 1:96) / HMS Mercury (1779) (Shipyard Models, Paper, 1:96) Previous builds: ἈΘΗΝΑ (Athena) (6th Century B.C.) Greek Bireme (Dusek, 1:72) / Zulu "Lady Isabella" (Vanguard Models, 1:64) / HMS Ethalion (1797) from HMS Diana (Caldercraft, 1:64) / HM Cutter Sherbourne (Caldercraft, 1:64) / Completed partially built Royal Yacht Caroline (Panart, 1:47) / HM Schooner Pickle (Caldercraft, 1:64) / M32, HMS Cottesmore MCMV (Sirmar / Fleetscale, Semi-scratch, 1:48) / D98, HMS York, Type 42 Destroyer (Dragon with White Ensign Photoetch, 1:700) / K166, HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette (Revell, 1:72) / R97, HMS Grenville Fleet Destroyer (Deans Marine, 1:96)
Oboship Posted January 5, 2021 #280 Posted January 5, 2021 Hi, Yes, I've thought to build Diana as an admiralty model. However, the "problem" is that we will be moving to a smaller appartment in a few years. I have -for the time being- 3 completed ship models, one under construction, 2 more from Vanguard still unboxed (all in 1:64) PLUS Diana on which I started about 10 years ago but put on hold for time reasons. Oh, I forgot to mention the three model steam engines that stand here collecting dust... So I will have to make a decision on my preferences. Looking at Vane's Diana in her early stages though, has made me think again. But rationality will winn, I'm afraid 😕. All the best Uwe robdurant 1 Quote
Vane Posted January 5, 2021 Author #281 Posted January 5, 2021 My main mission is not to be able to put something on display when I build it. I just like to create stuff. Of course a ship is fantastic to look at, but its the therapy of putting it together that is the important part of it. And the more you build, it just becomes to overwhelming to put everything up. One way can be just to have one special spot in your house and switch ships with the seasons. robdurant, DelF, Rik Thistle and 2 others 5 Quote Current builds: HMS Victory (Corel 1:98), HMS Snake (Caldercraft 1:64), HMBV Granado (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Diana (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Speedy (Vanguard Models 1:64)
Oboship Posted January 5, 2021 #282 Posted January 5, 2021 58 minutes ago, Vane said: My main mission is not to be able to put something on display when I build it. I just like to create stuff. Of course a ship is fantastic to look at, but its the therapy of putting it together that is the important part of it. And the more you build, it just becomes to overwhelming to put everything up. One way can be just to have one special spot in your house and switch ships with the seasons. Hi Vane, It's my idea too: to do something creatively and enjoy the result once it is completed. As all (or probably most) on this forum share the same passion -historic ships- the beauty of them adds to the fun of building them. I like your idea of switching ships seasonwise but there still remains the question where to store those which are not on display?? Diana to me is a real borderline, sizewise, not to mention the challenging build as has been discussed here. But as I said above -if I look at your Diana as she is now I am tempted... Take care Uwe robdurant 1 Quote
Vane Posted February 24, 2021 Author #283 Posted February 24, 2021 The Captain is not happy with the progress and decided to come and inspect the build. I promised that we will double our efforts.... GrandpaPhil, BenD, glbarlow and 7 others 10 Quote Current builds: HMS Victory (Corel 1:98), HMS Snake (Caldercraft 1:64), HMBV Granado (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Diana (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Speedy (Vanguard Models 1:64)
Vane Posted May 14, 2022 Author #284 Posted May 14, 2022 I found a small error in the manual when working on the deck pumps. There is a second hole in the bottom deck to stear the dovel right. However, the instructions say the dovel should be 40mm. So I added some length so the dovel goes to the bottom. DelF, GrandpaPhil, ccoyle and 11 others 14 Quote Current builds: HMS Victory (Corel 1:98), HMS Snake (Caldercraft 1:64), HMBV Granado (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Diana (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Speedy (Vanguard Models 1:64)
DelF Posted May 17, 2022 #285 Posted May 17, 2022 Good to see you back on Speedy Vane! Vane 1 Quote Cheers, Derek Current build: Duchess of Kingston On hold: HMS Winchelsea Previous builds: HMS Speedy, English Pinnace, Royal Yacht Caroline (gallery), Victory Cross-section (gallery), US Clipper Albatros, Red Dragon (years ago!) On the stocks: 18th Century Longboat
glbarlow Posted May 17, 2022 #286 Posted May 17, 2022 Those pumps could use a spout like I added on Flirt. Nice to see you back at it. Vane 1 Quote Regards, Glenn Current Build: Don't know yet. Completed Builds: HMS Winchelsea HM Flirt (paused) HM Cutter Cheerful, Lady Nelson, Amati HMS Vanguard, HMS Pegasus, Fair American, HM Granado, HM Pickle, AVS, Pride of Baltimore, Bluenose
Vane Posted June 1, 2022 Author #287 Posted June 1, 2022 (edited) Finally some progress.... did a couple of mistakes on the bowsprit but this will have to do. Edited June 7, 2022 by Vane ccoyle, DelF, Waitoa and 10 others 13 Quote Current builds: HMS Victory (Corel 1:98), HMS Snake (Caldercraft 1:64), HMBV Granado (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Diana (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Speedy (Vanguard Models 1:64)
Vane Posted June 2, 2022 Author #288 Posted June 2, 2022 Some more photos... Besides from things being quite small (Speedy is a neet little ship) I would say that compared to the other kits I have, it was very easy to put all the masts together. Everything goes faster with clear instructions and alot of prefabricated parts that dont need much finetuning. Paul Le Wol, egkb, David Lester and 12 others 15 Quote Current builds: HMS Victory (Corel 1:98), HMS Snake (Caldercraft 1:64), HMBV Granado (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Diana (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Speedy (Vanguard Models 1:64)
Vane Posted June 2, 2022 Author #289 Posted June 2, 2022 Besides from some minor touch-ups I have now completed the deck details. I wanted to fully rig the canons but the 2mm blocks were just too damn small for my fingers when trying to make hooks so I gave up. chris watton, egkb, James H and 10 others 13 Quote Current builds: HMS Victory (Corel 1:98), HMS Snake (Caldercraft 1:64), HMBV Granado (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Diana (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Speedy (Vanguard Models 1:64)
Vane Posted June 2, 2022 Author #290 Posted June 2, 2022 The next step will be the small boat project... not sure if I should use 2mm or 3mm planks yet. ccoyle, James H, PhillH and 15 others 18 Quote Current builds: HMS Victory (Corel 1:98), HMS Snake (Caldercraft 1:64), HMBV Granado (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Diana (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Speedy (Vanguard Models 1:64)
James H Posted June 2, 2022 #291 Posted June 2, 2022 That is gorgeous! Oh, try 2mm planks. chris watton and Vane 2 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Harpy - 1796 (production prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48
Vane Posted June 2, 2022 Author #292 Posted June 2, 2022 Thanks alot James. I will do that. Soon the rigging will begin and she will start looking like a beauty! chris watton 1 Quote Current builds: HMS Victory (Corel 1:98), HMS Snake (Caldercraft 1:64), HMBV Granado (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Diana (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Speedy (Vanguard Models 1:64)
Vane Posted June 3, 2022 Author #293 Posted June 3, 2022 Just got back from the harbour for some inspiration for future builds.... USS Kearsage 1993... Waspclass... what a beast! chris watton, GrandpaPhil, glbarlow and 2 others 5 Quote Current builds: HMS Victory (Corel 1:98), HMS Snake (Caldercraft 1:64), HMBV Granado (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Diana (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Speedy (Vanguard Models 1:64)
Oldsalt1950 Posted June 3, 2022 #294 Posted June 3, 2022 Awful lot of running rust on her. Time for the crew to get busy between liberty calls. Nice picture, I can remember being moored in that same spot, castle in the background. Lovely city. Vane 1 Quote Current Build: Fair American - Model Shipways Awaiting Parts - Rattlesnake On the Shelf - English Pinnace 18Th Century Longboat I stand firmly against piracy!
Glenn-UK Posted June 3, 2022 #295 Posted June 3, 2022 27 minutes ago, Vane said: Just got back from the harbour for some inspiration for future builds.... USS Kearsage 1993... Waspclass... what a beast! I should visit the National Museum of the Royal Navy - Hartlepool for inspiration which is about a 90 minute drive. The HMS Trincomalee is berthed there which is one of the two surviving British Frigates of her era. I have been a couple of times and really helps with get an good idea of what these ships were like. HMS Trincomalee - Wikipedia Vane, chris watton and coxswain 3 Quote Glenn (UK)
Vane Posted June 5, 2022 Author #296 Posted June 5, 2022 Boom boom booooom.... robdurant, glbarlow, ccoyle and 10 others 13 Quote Current builds: HMS Victory (Corel 1:98), HMS Snake (Caldercraft 1:64), HMBV Granado (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Diana (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Speedy (Vanguard Models 1:64)
Vane Posted June 6, 2022 Author #297 Posted June 6, 2022 I ran out of PE-39's so I decided to do my own in boxwood for the some of the yards. David Lester, Edwardkenway, bruce d and 2 others 5 Quote Current builds: HMS Victory (Corel 1:98), HMS Snake (Caldercraft 1:64), HMBV Granado (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Diana (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Speedy (Vanguard Models 1:64)
Vane Posted June 6, 2022 Author #298 Posted June 6, 2022 All done! BenD, GrandpaPhil, DocRob and 9 others 12 Quote Current builds: HMS Victory (Corel 1:98), HMS Snake (Caldercraft 1:64), HMBV Granado (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Diana (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Speedy (Vanguard Models 1:64)
Oldsalt1950 Posted June 6, 2022 #299 Posted June 6, 2022 Nice work. Vane 1 Quote Current Build: Fair American - Model Shipways Awaiting Parts - Rattlesnake On the Shelf - English Pinnace 18Th Century Longboat I stand firmly against piracy!
Vane Posted June 6, 2022 Author #300 Posted June 6, 2022 Moving on to the ships boat... this is abit tricky but I think I am through the worst part... first couple of planks. Now it is stable and just keep adding pieces to it! Edwardkenway, GrandpaPhil, KARAVOKIRIS and 8 others 11 Quote Current builds: HMS Victory (Corel 1:98), HMS Snake (Caldercraft 1:64), HMBV Granado (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Diana (Caldercraft 1:64), HMS Speedy (Vanguard Models 1:64)
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