MESSIS Posted April 14, 2021 Author #91 Posted April 14, 2021 (edited) Lights on Edited April 14, 2021 by MESSIS Bedford, catopower, GrandpaPhil and 6 others 9 Quote
Bedford Posted April 15, 2021 #92 Posted April 15, 2021 Aren't they a bunch of fun! MESSIS 1 Quote Ships built :- Schooner for Port Jackson Thermoplylae Bluenose II Full size Tammie Norrie dinghy 1:8 scale Miss Caroline, model of the full size boat I built Under construction :- Royal Caroline, this one is special as it is in memory of my 13 year old daughter, Caroline who passed away in 2005 Miane three masted schooner R/C, scratch build (on hold) Charles W Morgan (on hold) Scratch designed and built R/C Mahogany and Walnut speedboat (on hold) In the que :- S.T. Waratah, maybe!
MESSIS Posted July 19, 2021 Author #93 Posted July 19, 2021 Masting on the go, stoped shortly before my grandson came to visit us. GrandpaPhil, chris watton and Wacom 3 Quote
MESSIS Posted July 19, 2021 Author #94 Posted July 19, 2021 And thats what his daddy brought to me us a present 🎁 GrandpaPhil 1 Quote
hof00 Posted July 19, 2021 #95 Posted July 19, 2021 Hi Chap, Thumbs up for "Caroline!" Beautiful Build!! Have read review or two.... 🙂(Inc. "Period Ship Models.") You are doing some her some real justice regarding this subject. (I'm a bit of a fan regarding "Mantua/Sergal" offerings. (Even though mine was the Cutty Sark....:-) (Loved the component fit.) Cheers....HOF. (Ps: Nice "Come to daddy" quote/picture..... How big is your abode? 🙂 ) Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson
MESSIS Posted July 20, 2021 Author #96 Posted July 20, 2021 @hof00 Thank you very much for your very kind words. He is here for 3 weeks. Quote
MESSIS Posted October 11, 2021 Author #97 Posted October 11, 2021 Shipyard reopens, was closed down since July 20, when my grandson came to visit us. Tom E 1 Quote
MESSIS Posted October 11, 2021 Author #98 Posted October 11, 2021 Here we go again, heart deadeyes from Syren Ship Model Co shop.... great dead eyes! Standing rigging has started. zappto, GrandpaPhil, Bedford and 3 others 6 Quote
MESSIS Posted October 11, 2021 Author #99 Posted October 11, 2021 (edited) To whom it may concern. Feel free to enforce the law! Hopefully there isnt a jail penalty there. Edited October 11, 2021 by MESSIS Quote
MESSIS Posted October 25, 2021 Author #100 Posted October 25, 2021 Bobstay and bowsprit schrouds in place. Standing rigging on the go..... egkb, zappto, ccoyle and 5 others 8 Quote
MESSIS Posted October 28, 2021 Author #101 Posted October 28, 2021 (edited) Standing rigging is a bit futther and shrouds are ready to climp the masts! Edited October 28, 2021 by MESSIS egkb, zappto, puckotred and 3 others 6 Quote
Mike Dowling Posted October 28, 2021 #102 Posted October 28, 2021 A word of advice if I may. Don't glue your launch or base just yet or you will have a really difficult job getting your rigging to belaying and other points. Bedford 1 Quote Current build : Gorch Fock Occre Completed non-boat build 1/16 Model expo Sopwith Camel - in shore leave. Previous boat builds: Amerigo Vespucci Occre Yacht Mary Artesania Latina Red Dragon (Modified) Non-boat build 1/24 scale Dennis bus by OcCre - in shore leave. Mare Nostrum (modified) Amati Oseberg (modified) Chaperon sternwheel steamer 1884 Constructo Lady Smith kit/scratch build OcCre Santisima Trinidad Cross Section Constructo Robert E Lee Paddle Steamer Constructo Louise, steam powered river boat OcCre Bounty with cutaway hull Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch (not on MSW) OcCre Spirit of Mississippi paddle steamer (not on MSW) In the Gallery: Mare Nostrum Oesberg Constructo Lady Smith Constructo Robert E Lee Constructo Louise OcCre Bounty OcCre Spirit of Mississippi
MESSIS Posted October 28, 2021 Author #103 Posted October 28, 2021 @Mike Dowling thx Mike youare always wellcome.I havent glue it... I never do. Maybe for other reasons, dont know why. Still never though what you just said... which is really crucial! Thx again. Quote
zappto Posted October 31, 2021 #104 Posted October 31, 2021 very well done, nice to watch! Quote Current build: Mamoli - La gloire 1778 Finished builds: Mamoli - Friesland 1663 Mamoli - Lexington 1776
MESSIS Posted October 31, 2021 Author #105 Posted October 31, 2021 (edited) @zappto thank you sir. You are very wellcome. Christos Edited October 31, 2021 by MESSIS Quote
harlequin Posted October 31, 2021 #106 Posted October 31, 2021 looks superb.....I have this kit to do when I finish others.... MESSIS 1 Quote
MESSIS Posted December 31, 2021 Author #107 Posted December 31, 2021 Shrouds continue and am making my thoughts/investigations about the yards. Dontknow if they were black or pure. Do know though how they were shaped from Bellabarba's book. ccoyle, Ian_Grant, sferoida and 3 others 5 1 Quote
DelF Posted January 3, 2022 #108 Posted January 3, 2022 Your model is coming along very well. On 12/31/2021 at 1:19 PM, MESSIS said: Dont know if they were black or pure. Do know though how they were shaped from Bellabarba's book. Most likely black in common with naval practice at the time. I painted mine black which makes a nice contrast with the unpainted masts. I chose not to paint my tops, but that was only because I didn't want to cover the boxwood. Sometimes, aesthetics is more important to me than historical accuracy! I'm not sure what your question is about the shape of the yards in the AOTS book (unless you meant shaded?). They are octagonal in the central portion and round elsewhere. I took all my mast and spar measurements from the book (including the mizzen topgallant which isn't in the kit) and was happy with the result. 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
MESSIS Posted January 3, 2022 Author #109 Posted January 3, 2022 (edited) @DelF Thank you very much, very kind of you to answer to my post. Yes it seems black it is. It seems historicaly correct, but as you said the aesthetic has its value as well. About the shape... yes your answer pleases me,thats what I meant. The center is not round its octagonal and the drws of Bellabarba's book seem to be accurate. About the Mizzen top gallant that you mentioned, I have just realised that is not included by the kit. I dont know why. Do you have any thoghts on that? Never the less I think you did right to rig it anyway. Happy new year Christos Edited January 3, 2022 by MESSIS Quote
MESSIS Posted January 12, 2022 Author #110 Posted January 12, 2022 (edited) Lower shrouds finaly finished.... Edited January 12, 2022 by MESSIS Gregory, DelF, Bedford and 1 other 4 Quote
MESSIS Posted April 19, 2023 Author #111 Posted April 19, 2023 Hi guys, Long time no see. My professional time was to demanding, so I have been for a long time away. Still I found from time to time some spare hours to keep the shipyard of RC open. So here are the results, could have been better, but still I am happy with my self, am not a 1st class ship modelist but I feel (after 7 model ships) I came a long way through (considering where I started some years ago) and thats a nice feeling all the best to all of you Christos Ken Shields, DelF, egkb and 11 others 10 1 3 Quote
ccoyle Posted April 19, 2023 #112 Posted April 19, 2023 Gorgeous! Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
MESSIS Posted April 19, 2023 Author #113 Posted April 19, 2023 @ccoyle thank you Chris, nice of you. Ryland Craze 1 Quote
Stevinne Posted April 19, 2023 #114 Posted April 19, 2023 Lovely. A great build of an attractive ship. Ryland Craze 1 Quote Under construction: Mamoli Roter Lowe Completed builds: Constructo Enterprise, AL Le Renard Up next: Panart Lynx, MS Harriet Lane In need of attention: 14-foot Pintail in the driveway
Ken Shields Posted April 19, 2023 #115 Posted April 19, 2023 Congratulations Messis on completion of another excellent build. You may not consider yourself a top class model maker, but it would be difficult to criticise this marvelous model ship. I think you've done a top class job. The rigging looks nice and tight, and the images you posted, only confirm the apparent flawless construction. An excellent addition to your ever-growing collection. Well done! Ryland Craze 1 Quote
Ryland Craze Posted April 19, 2023 #116 Posted April 19, 2023 Beautiful model. Congratulations on finishing this model. Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat
Bedford Posted April 20, 2023 #117 Posted April 20, 2023 Well done, she looks great. Inspires me to get on with my R.C. Quote Ships built :- Schooner for Port Jackson Thermoplylae Bluenose II Full size Tammie Norrie dinghy 1:8 scale Miss Caroline, model of the full size boat I built Under construction :- Royal Caroline, this one is special as it is in memory of my 13 year old daughter, Caroline who passed away in 2005 Miane three masted schooner R/C, scratch build (on hold) Charles W Morgan (on hold) Scratch designed and built R/C Mahogany and Walnut speedboat (on hold) In the que :- S.T. Waratah, maybe!
Bedford Posted April 20, 2023 #118 Posted April 20, 2023 Well done, she looks great. Inspires me to get on with my R.C. Quote Ships built :- Schooner for Port Jackson Thermoplylae Bluenose II Full size Tammie Norrie dinghy 1:8 scale Miss Caroline, model of the full size boat I built Under construction :- Royal Caroline, this one is special as it is in memory of my 13 year old daughter, Caroline who passed away in 2005 Miane three masted schooner R/C, scratch build (on hold) Charles W Morgan (on hold) Scratch designed and built R/C Mahogany and Walnut speedboat (on hold) In the que :- S.T. Waratah, maybe!
MESSIS Posted April 20, 2023 Author #119 Posted April 20, 2023 @Stevinne, @Ryland Craze, @Bedford and surely @Ken Shields: thank you guys for your kind words, wish you all the best. Quote
GrandpaPhil Posted April 30, 2023 #120 Posted April 30, 2023 Congratulations! Very well done! Quote 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)
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