cog Posted July 6, 2020 Share #181 Posted July 6, 2020 4 minutes ago, RGL said: Ah, Jan, it’s not finished till it’s finished!! I thought it had something to do with a fat lady ... Canute, lmagna, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted July 7, 2020 Share #182 Posted July 7, 2020 Thanks for the illustration! Jan Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share #183 Posted July 8, 2020 So many hours later, railings done. I much prefer this method as it feels so much more realistic mtaylor, Ringadingdong, Ryland Craze and 10 others 13 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmagna Posted July 8, 2020 Share #184 Posted July 8, 2020 I know you have posted it somewhere before Greg, but could you point me in the proper direction where I could get these stanchions? It would seem that in almost all cases they are the only proper looking design for warship main deck railings. mtaylor and Canute 2 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share #185 Posted July 8, 2020 Tamiya make a 2 rail set (out of steel and the best). Ship Yard Works also have it. Go to Hobbyeasy in HK is the easiest way or EBay. obviously some upper works were solid metal (French warships appear to have solid railings as well. Given the amount of work and handling needed the deck stanchions needed to be lowered. rigging 3 bar railings is a killer and you go through some drill bits lmagna, BANYAN, mtaylor and 4 others 7 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted July 9, 2020 Share #186 Posted July 9, 2020 Nice job on the guard rails Greg, they look very realistic. cheers Pat lmagna, Canute, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted July 9, 2020 Author Share #187 Posted July 9, 2020 Thanks Pat, starting on the awnings now lmagna, cog, Canute and 6 others 9 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted July 10, 2020 Author Share #188 Posted July 10, 2020 Around 100 plus Awning stanchions, I ran out of ones provided with the upgrade so used some I left over from Yamato Barbossa, lmagna, Canute and 5 others 8 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted July 10, 2020 Author Share #189 Posted July 10, 2020 Continuing with the awnings, I have to teach myself how to make the canvas out of cigarette paper now lmagna, Barbossa, CaptnBirdseye and 5 others 7 1 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmagna Posted July 10, 2020 Share #190 Posted July 10, 2020 This is beginning to look like a very busy ship Greg. I think the foredeck is possibly the most crowded deck I have ever seen on a capital warship of this era, and you are going to add awnings to that as well! mtaylor and Canute 2 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted July 10, 2020 Author Share #191 Posted July 10, 2020 Only on the stern Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmagna Posted July 10, 2020 Share #192 Posted July 10, 2020 OK I thought all of the higher stanchions around the bow were going to also be for canvas. mtaylor and Canute 2 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted July 10, 2020 Author Share #193 Posted July 10, 2020 They usually left them on, but the line that runs from the mast to the bow would be down for the aircraft being out, so it’s a matter of displaying all the elements so to speak lmagna, BANYAN, GrandpaPhil and 3 others 6 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted July 10, 2020 Share #194 Posted July 10, 2020 5 hours ago, RGL said: I have to teach myself how to make the canvas out of cigarette paper now Mascotte has regular and King Size ... yes they do. You might want to have a look for King Size if you have to stick together a lot of regular paper to get to make an awning. Canute, lmagna and mtaylor 3 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted July 11, 2020 Author Share #195 Posted July 11, 2020 Awning roping done. Now to practice how to do it! lmagna, GrandpaPhil, gjdale and 8 others 11 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted July 12, 2020 Author Share #196 Posted July 12, 2020 Not perfect but I think it will be enough. BLACK VIKING, ccoyle, yvesvidal and 9 others 12 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted July 12, 2020 Author Share #197 Posted July 12, 2020 A bit of a buff overspray to dull down the shining white tarps, ladders, paravanes, all other dandyfunk has now been added, just rigging of that stuff and touch up painting to go. Now if I can just find the italian flags that I have lost BANYAN, gjdale, Jack12477 and 11 others 14 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvesvidal Posted July 12, 2020 Share #198 Posted July 12, 2020 WOW, that awning is amazing. I admire your patience and resilience in building this small struture. Those Italians knew how to sail in comfort, protected from the Mediterranean sun. Yves mtaylor, lmagna and Canute 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted July 12, 2020 Author Share #199 Posted July 12, 2020 All warships have them, it’s just that no one does them mtaylor, lmagna, yvesvidal and 1 other 4 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted July 14, 2020 Author Share #200 Posted July 14, 2020 So the paravanes are rigged and the plastic cover is off the base, I’m calling her done. I’ll take some better photos for the gallery tomorrow IMG_3530.MOV Jack12477, Roger Pellett, ccoyle and 13 others 16 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted July 14, 2020 Author Share #201 Posted July 14, 2020 Just need to find the flags lmagna, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md1400cs Posted July 14, 2020 Share #202 Posted July 14, 2020 Canute, RGL, lmagna and 1 other 4 Quote Michael Current build : Sovereign of the Seas 1/78 Sergal Under the table: Golden Hind - C Mamoli Oseberg - Billings 720 - Drakkar - Amati Completed: Santa Maria-Mantua -- Vasa-Corel - Santisima Trinidad cross section OcCre 1/90th Gallery : Santa Maria - Vasa - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmagna Posted July 14, 2020 Share #203 Posted July 14, 2020 Congratulations Greg for another fine addition to your fleet. The shots looking under those awnings look like it was a much cooler and inviting living space. Canute and mtaylor 2 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbossa Posted July 14, 2020 Share #204 Posted July 14, 2020 Another impressive achievement, sincere congrats. If I may : what's the next project ? mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Kind regards Christian "The original always beats the copy" (supportive statement) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted July 14, 2020 Author Share #205 Posted July 14, 2020 Depends on the mail Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted July 14, 2020 Share #206 Posted July 14, 2020 Another masterpiece, wow! Very nice job! For the railings, I see the PE stanchions. Are the railings themselves brass as well, or are you using some other materials (thread, monofilament, etc.)? lmagna, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote Mike Current Wooden builds: Amati/Victory Pegasus MS Charles W. Morgan Euromodel La Renommèe Plastic builds: Hs129B-2 1/48 SB2U-1 Vindicator 1/48 Five Star Yaeyama 1/700 Pit Road Asashio and Akashi 1/700 diorama Walrus 1/48 and Albatross 1/700 Special Hobby Buffalo 1/32 IJN Notoro 1/700 Akitsu Maru 1/700 Completed builds : Caldercraft Brig Badger Amati Hannah - Ship in Bottle Pit Road Hatsuzakura 1/700 Hasegawa Shimakaze 1:350 F4B-4 and P-6E 1/72 Accurate Miniatures F3F-1/F3F-2 1/48 Tamiya F4F-4 Wildcat built as FM-1 1/48 Special Hobby Buffalo 1/48 Eduard Sikorsky JRS-1 1/72 Citroen 2CV 1/24 - Airfix and Tamiya Entex Morgan 3-wheeler 1/16 Terminated build: HMS Lyme (based on Corel Unicorn) On the shelf: Euromodel Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde; Caldercraft Victory; too many plastic ship, plane and car kits Future potential scratch builds: HMS Lyme (from NMM plans); Le Gros Ventre (from Ancre monographs), Dutch ship from Ab Hoving book, HMS Sussex from McCardle book, Philadelphia gunboat (Smithsonian plans) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted July 14, 2020 Author Share #207 Posted July 14, 2020 They are fine denier thread, the copper wire is very hard to thread as it bends so easily and you can’t unbend it. lmagna, Landlubber Mike, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted July 14, 2020 Share #208 Posted July 14, 2020 Very well done, another beautiful build RGL. Will there be something to build left ... ? mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share #209 Posted July 15, 2020 Parked up in the digital graveyard GrandpaPhil, mikegr, Tigerdvr and 3 others 6 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted July 15, 2020 Share #210 Posted July 15, 2020 A very interesting build and great end result Greg. That 'digital graveyard' or should it be plastic mothball fleet is an impressive collection. So when are you opening for tours - after Covid of course! cheers Pat mtaylor, lmagna and Canute 3 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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