Moab Posted November 1, 2020 Share #61 Posted November 1, 2020 Superb!...Moab Quote Completed Builds: Virginia Armed Sloop...Model Shipways Ranger...Corel Louise Steam Launch...Constructo Hansa Kogge...Dusek Yankee Hero...BlueJacket Spray...BlueJacket 26’ Long Boat...Model Shipways Under Construction: Emma C. Berry...Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindi Posted November 5, 2020 Author Share #62 Posted November 5, 2020 Finished the handrails. Completely missed the point that all the staunchions had to be cut to individual lengths taken off the plans but easy enough to do that then reassemble before installation. Curly endpieces are doubled to match handrail thickness. Nunnehi (Don), schooner, yvesvidal and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvesvidal Posted November 6, 2020 Share #63 Posted November 6, 2020 What a beautiful model. Yves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindi Posted November 6, 2020 Author Share #64 Posted November 6, 2020 Thank you Yves, much appreciated. yvesvidal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted November 17, 2020 Share #65 Posted November 17, 2020 It seems Grandad is doing fine, even with the minor set backs he has now and again 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...
Mindi Posted January 5, 2021 Author Share #66 Posted January 5, 2021 (edited) Took me a long time to get the blue I wanted but happy now. Have been distracted by covid lockdowns and fishing trips but now back at the work desk and doing the bow fittings ...which are completely without instructions which would not matter so much if the photos were helpful...NOT, but we are getting there...the winch pad is not glued in that crooked alignment..just sitting there. This shows the brass anchor chain feed and rollers. Edited January 5, 2021 by Mindi schooner, yvesvidal, etubino and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindi Posted January 6, 2021 Author Share #67 Posted January 6, 2021 (edited) Finished the bow fitout, bit of a disaster along the way when I broke the bow rail off at one of the leg tops ( aft stb.) when bending it to shape. They have to be bent quite a lot and I was careless with my positioning in the vice. I fitted the rail and three legs then soldered the last leg and the missing piece of rail in situ...believe me this was way above my soldering paygrade so in the end I was very happy to take the result shown here without too much whingeing. Still needs a bit of a cleanup with steel wool around the repair area Edited January 7, 2021 by Mindi cog, Nunnehi (Don), etubino and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunkerbarge Posted January 7, 2021 Share #68 Posted January 7, 2021 (edited) Hi, could you please tell me how you built and finished the handrails? I have a friend building this exact kit and he has struggled with many painted metallic finishes to try to achieve a chrome look. Edited January 7, 2021 by Bunkerbarge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindi Posted January 7, 2021 Author Share #69 Posted January 7, 2021 9 hours ago, Bunkerbarge said: Hi, could you please tell me how you built and finished the handrails? I have a friend building this exact kit and he has struggled with many painted metallic finishes to try to achieve a chrome look. Hi Bunkerbarge.. Not sure I understand the question, all the handrails come like that as chrome plated brass so there is no painting or finishing required. Or am I misunderstanding your question..? John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunkerbarge Posted January 7, 2021 Share #70 Posted January 7, 2021 Ah, my apologies, they came as bare brass in my friend's kit. Thanks anyway, lovely looking job by the way, I think the blue hull suits it perfectly. You might find my friend's build an interesting read here: https://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,63493.0.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindi Posted January 7, 2021 Author Share #71 Posted January 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Bunkerbarge said: Ah, my apologies, they came as bare brass in my friend's kit. Thanks anyway, lovely looking job by the way, I think the blue hull suits it perfectly. You might find my friend's build an interesting read here: https://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,63493.0.html Ah really..? mine are all chromed, and I really dont know what I would do to make them look silver..tough one. Will have a look at the friends build, thanks for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted January 8, 2021 Share #72 Posted January 8, 2021 (edited) He can either chrome them himself, I know someone did that on this forum. Or use a chrome paint from AK or a rattlecan from e.g. Tamiya, or the chrome pen of Molotow (I used the latter on a damaged door handle in my Jaguar) [edit] Look here Edited January 8, 2021 by cog 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...
yvesvidal Posted January 8, 2021 Share #73 Posted January 8, 2021 You can find local shops that will chrome parts for you. The price may be very reasonable and if you prepare your parts correctly, the final results will be outstanding. Yves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindi Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share #74 Posted January 24, 2021 Well I have sort of finished all except for the flybridge screen rail which I broke and have not yet decided whether to solder and install. I should have done it when the flybridge was being constructed offline but I was missing a part which Amati sent me (thanks) and now that I have it I am in two minds about doing it . Overall a happy camper. Some detail I have changed to suit myself so can't claim absolutely faithful to the kit but not much kit bashing really, changed the colour scheme, made a different support for the radar antenna, enhanced some doors and rear companionways with some more detail. Good kit....I found the chrome plated brass rails and posts generally the most difficult to manage, need to be bent in most cases but prone to breaking so bending has to be done very carefully so if you are starting out then watch for that. yvesvidal, gsdpic, Ryland Craze and 11 others 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schooner Posted January 25, 2021 Share #75 Posted January 25, 2021 Beautiful job!!! I'm thinking about this kit for my first RC build. I know that your build is not RC but since you have the only build log on this kit so far do you have any thoughts about the quality of the instructions with regard to installing RC gear? Once again, great job! Quote Tim Current build: Continental Navy Frigate ALFRED (build log) Past builds: Steam Tug SEGUIN (build log in the kits 1850-1900 section) Liberty Ship SS Stephen Hopkins (Gallery & Build Log) USS Basilone (DD-824) (Gallery & Build Log) USS Olympia (Gallery) USS Kirk (FF-1087) (Gallery & Build Log) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvesvidal Posted January 25, 2021 Share #76 Posted January 25, 2021 Fantastic model. Yves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindi Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share #77 Posted January 25, 2021 6 hours ago, schooner said: Beautiful job!!! I'm thinking about this kit for my first RC build. I know that your build is not RC but since you have the only build log on this kit so far do you have any thoughts about the quality of the instructions with regard to installing RC gear? Once again, great job! TIM Thanks very much. The standard kit does not include and RC instructions at all so I am afraid I cant tell you anything helpful.. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindi Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share #78 Posted January 25, 2021 5 hours ago, yvesvidal said: Fantastic model. Yves Thanks Yves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted January 26, 2021 Share #79 Posted January 26, 2021 Well, you have really delivered on this one. She turned out spiffy and very crisp looking. I have thoroughly enjoyed the ride. Very well done! Mayby you should finish the flybridge railing after all ... she does look a bit .. naked 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...
Mindi Posted January 26, 2021 Author Share #80 Posted January 26, 2021 12 minutes ago, cog said: Well, you have really delivered on this one. She turned out spiffy and very crisp looking. I have thoroughly enjoyed the ride. Very well done! Mayby you should finish the flybridge railing after all ... she does look a bit .. naked Many thanks for the kind words....and the encouragement right throughand yeah I know you are right, I will stay in denial for a while then solder and install....I know that is what will end up happening because when I did my cleanup today I carefully kept the rail bits...LOL cog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindi Posted January 26, 2021 Author Share #81 Posted January 26, 2021 13 hours ago, Mindi said: Thanks Yves. Thanks very much Yves...John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted January 26, 2021 Share #82 Posted January 26, 2021 Wow! That looks very impressive -- well done! I hope you will create an album for her in the gallery. cog 1 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...
Tim Moore Posted January 26, 2021 Share #83 Posted January 26, 2021 You should be a happy camper! Really lovely and clean piece of craftsmanship, great looking model you’ve created. cog 1 Quote Tim Moore Perfect is the enemy of good In progress DH.9a Ninak, 1/32, Wingnut Wings Docked for Repairs IJN Pre-Dreadnought Battleship Mikasa, 1:200, Hobby Boss On Deck The Blue Sky Company, 1:48, Sierra West Models Completed Triumph 3HW, 1/9, Italeri; Fiat 806 Grand Prix 1:12, Italeri; Fifie 1:32, Amati Victory Model; HMS Bounty 1:48, Artesania Latina; Endeavour 1:60; Corel; Miss Severn 1:8, Legend Model Boats; Calypso, Billing Boats; Carmen Fishing Trawler, A.L. ; Dallas Revenue Cutter, A.L., Bluenose, A.L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunnehi (Don) Posted January 26, 2021 Share #84 Posted January 26, 2021 What a delightful model, and beautifully done! Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindi Posted January 26, 2021 Author Share #85 Posted January 26, 2021 Thank you all for your kind comments. John Nunnehi (Don) and cog 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim lennard Posted February 3, 2021 Share #86 Posted February 3, 2021 Great build. Well done. I am just at windshield fitting stage and struggling with how the shield should sits on the foredeck and alignment with the roof/flybridge section. Should the top of the windshield be flush with the forward roof beam or sit slightly proud of it (which it naturally seems to want to to do) ? Also is the flybridge hard glued to the cabin, or does it just sit on the locating points? The instructions do not specify. Do you have any additional advice/comments? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindi Posted February 3, 2021 Author Share #87 Posted February 3, 2021 Hi Tim There were very few faults in the kit but in my opinion the interface between the cabin roof and windscreen is wrong. I am struggling to recall exactly but I think there is a cutout in the cabin roof leading edge which looks as though the windscreen frame should sit in it but IMHO it will not and I fitted it where it obviously wanted to go. Cut out and prep the cabin sides and trial fit ...this will confirm your windscreen framing position. I glued the cabin roof/flybridge floor on... found that with my delay in doing this I had lost some curvature and had to tape it down for a while.. Happy to pass on my mistakes anytime......It ends up a very nice boat...best of luck with it. Keep the questions coming and I will do my best. John tim lennard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim lennard Posted February 3, 2021 Share #88 Posted February 3, 2021 John, Thank you so much for your quick and helpful response. Best, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwog Posted February 5, 2021 Share #89 Posted February 5, 2021 Beautiful boat. Quote Paul On the Ways: Mighty Mite, Harbor Tugboat by pwog - NautiCurso - 1:64 __________________________________________________________________ Completed Builds: Lobster Boat Red Baron (Bluejacket) Sardine Carrier Pauline (Bluejacket) Swampscott Dory (BlueJacket) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindi Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share #90 Posted February 7, 2021 Thanks Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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