flyer Posted December 28, 2020 Share #241 Posted December 28, 2020 Hi B.E. Two fantastic builds and a very well earned glass of wine. Cheers! Happy new Year and stay healthy. Peter chris watton, BobG, Martin W and 1 other 4 Quote current build: The Naval Cutter Alert by flyer - Vanguard Models - scale 1:64 completed builds: HMS Bellerophon by flyer - Victory Models - scale 1:72 Yacht America by flyer - Mamoli - scale 1:66 - with some alterations Dolphyn Corel 1/50 Wasa Corel 1/75 La Gloire C.Mamoli 1/90 HM Bomb Vessel Granado JoTiKa HM Bomb Vessel Granado 1756 CC kit 1:64 Victory Models 1/64 HMS Pegasus by Flyer HMS Pickle, my interpretation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvesvidal Posted December 28, 2020 Share #242 Posted December 28, 2020 (edited) Fantastic amount of details Blue Ensign. And what a pleasure to see both vessels next to each other. I am sure you are now Chris Watton's favorite builder. After the bathroom, what will be the next project? Yves Edited December 29, 2020 by yvesvidal Martin W, chris watton, BobG and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyboy Posted December 28, 2020 Share #243 Posted December 28, 2020 Good evening Maurice, Another beautiful model from your shipyard I look forward to following your next build. Best wishes for next year. Dave Martin W, Blue Ensign, BobG and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted December 28, 2020 Share #244 Posted December 28, 2020 Congratulations on finishing your Zulu. I have enjoyed following your detailed build log. Wishing you the best for 2021. BobG, Martin W, Blue Ensign and 1 other 4 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted December 28, 2020 Share #245 Posted December 28, 2020 Let me add my congratulations on the completion of your beautiful model! John Martin W, chris watton, Ryland Craze and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted December 28, 2020 Share #246 Posted December 28, 2020 Superb work as usual, BE! Congratulations! chris watton, Blue Ensign, Mirabell61 and 2 others 5 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Hawker Hurricane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKE Posted December 28, 2020 Share #247 Posted December 28, 2020 B.E.- What a pleasure it was to follow along on your beautiful build log. It’s been an inspiration, and I have learned so much. Thank you for taking the time to share all your techniques and insights. Muirneag is just beautiful! -E Martin W, BobG, Blue Ensign and 3 others 6 Quote Erik K. Evens Architect and sailor Evens Architects Currently building: Brig Sloop HMS Flirt - Vanguard Models Completed: "Lady Isabella" Scottish Fishing Zulu - Vanguard Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelF Posted December 29, 2020 Share #248 Posted December 29, 2020 Another great build (and log). Well done, and Happy New Year! Derek chris watton, BobG, Blue Ensign and 2 others 5 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Ensign Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share #249 Posted December 29, 2020 Wow, so many supportive comments Guys , very much appreciated. Thank you all so much. B. E. glbarlow, BobG, Martin W and 2 others 5 Quote Current Build: HMS Indefatigable-1794-by-blue-ensign-vanguard-models-164-scale Medway-longboat-1742-by-blue-ensign-½”-scale Completed builds: 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/ finished 18thc English Pinnace by Blue Ensign-Model-Shipways-1:24 scale/ finished 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...
Barbossa Posted December 29, 2020 Share #250 Posted December 29, 2020 Wonderful, you definitely deserved that glass of red wine ! Cheers ! chris watton, BobG, Blue Ensign and 1 other 4 Quote Kind regards Christian "The original always beats the copy" (supportive statement) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gahm Posted December 29, 2020 Share #251 Posted December 29, 2020 Congratulations B.E. on finishing this wonderful model! It was a pleasure following along. Happy New Year! Thomas BobG, Blue Ensign, Martin W and 1 other 4 Quote Current Built: Model Shipways Syren (US Brig 1803) Last Built: Anfora (kit bashed) Ictineo II (1st steam powered submarine 1864) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanDavison Posted December 29, 2020 Share #252 Posted December 29, 2020 Congratulations on a superb build. I particularly liked the quality of the paint finish. Perhaps when you’ve completed your bathroom conversion you might post some photos the boat in its natural watery element ie floating along side a squeaky duck!!😂 looking forward to the album.😊 BobG, Blue Ensign, yvesvidal and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted December 30, 2020 Share #253 Posted December 30, 2020 And a well-deserved glass of wine, B.E.! I love the rigging detail that you have included. Sorry about the fish, though. Best wishes for the New Year. Martin W, BobG and Blue Ensign 3 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Wellington Posted December 30, 2020 Share #254 Posted December 30, 2020 Beautiful boat and exquisite workmanship, and educational as always. Congratulations, Seasons Greetings and Cheers (to 2021) and a new build (and bathroom..)! BobG, Blue Ensign and Martin W 3 Quote Cheers, Jason "Which it will be ready when it is ready!" In the shipyard: HMS Jason (c.1794: Artois Class 38 gun frigate) Queen Anne Royal Barge (c.1700) Finished: HMS Snake (c.1797: Cruizer Class, ship rigged sloop) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted December 31, 2020 Share #255 Posted December 31, 2020 You've set the standard of excellence for building the Fifi and the Zulu and your build log is as good as it gets. Both are simply beautiful models with wonderful attention to detail! Congratulations and cheers, BE, and here's wishing you a safe and prosperous New Year. Hopefully, the world will return to some sense of normalcy in 2021 sooner rather than later. All the best, Martin W and Blue Ensign 2 Quote Bob Garcia "Measure once, cuss twice!" Current Builds: Hms Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 - Vanguard Models Pen Duick - Artesania Latina 1:28 Completed: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Co. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyj Posted January 2, 2021 Share #256 Posted January 2, 2021 Outstanding model B.E. It was a real joy watching and leading from your builds. Blue Ensign 1 Quote Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston Completed Build Logs: USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Ensign Posted January 8, 2021 Author Share #257 Posted January 8, 2021 Thank you Guys for your supportive comments.👍 Postscript to the build Those familiar with my logs know that I use my build photo’s to produce a hard copy photo book recording the model build. I have now received my latest edition covering both Fifie and Zulu models. 9723(2) 9718(2) 9719(3) 9720(3) 9723(2) Once again I used Vistaprint to produce the book, and a superb job they have made. Regards, B.E. 08/01/21 realworkingsailor, egkb, JpR62 and 8 others 11 Quote Current Build: HMS Indefatigable-1794-by-blue-ensign-vanguard-models-164-scale Medway-longboat-1742-by-blue-ensign-½”-scale Completed builds: 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/ finished 18thc English Pinnace by Blue Ensign-Model-Shipways-1:24 scale/ finished 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...
Rik Thistle Posted January 8, 2021 Share #258 Posted January 8, 2021 B.E., Producing a PhotoBook is a very nice way of finalising the whole build procedure. I have used VistaPrint (a few years ago for other items) and also found them very efficient. I don't think my ship building efforts so far warrant a photobook 😉 ... cough...but I can think of some other ventures that myself and friends have undertaken that could benefit from a memorial photobook. Food for thought. I imagine the layout of your Fifie/Zulu book takes quite a bit of careful thinking and planing. Maybe a build log of that?.... he says only half joking 🙂 Anyway, your book looks absolutely superb as, of course, do the models. It's the kind of thing that would sell well at conventions and in clubs, when we get back to normal. Thanks, Richard Blue Ensign, BobG, Martin W and 1 other 4 Quote Current build: U.S. Army K51 Radio Truck with K52 Trailer - 1944 - MiniArt - 1:35 Next build: PM Research Crank Shaper - late 1800s - 1:12 Part finished: HMS Flirt (MSE) - 1782 Vanguard Models - 1:64 Finished: Archer anti-tank gun Diorama - 1944 -Tamiya 1:35 : Churchill MkVII tank Diorama - Tamiya - 1:35 - 1944 : Sherman Firefly Tank Diorama - Revell - 1/76 - WWII : Humber MkII Scout Car Diorama - - Revell - 1:76 - WWII : PM Research Drill Press - 1895 - 1:12 : PM Research Milling Machine - late 1800s - 1:12 (est) : Stuart Engineering Lathe - late 1800s - 1:12 (est) : Stuart Beam model steam engine - 1770s onwards - 1:12 (est) : Stuart 10V model steam engine circa 1920s - 1:12 (est) : Lady Eleanor Fifie Circa 1900 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 : Dallas Cutter 1815 - Artesania Latina - 1:50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvesvidal Posted January 8, 2021 Share #259 Posted January 8, 2021 Superb book. The pictures are stunning and the overall quality makes my mouth drool. Yves Blue Ensign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ras Ambrioso Posted February 14, 2021 Share #260 Posted February 14, 2021 B.E. congratulations on your beautiful Zulu. I have read you complete build and have learned a lot that will help me in my current Fifie (1/32) project. Your detailing is magnificent. Good job Blue Ensign and Martin W 2 Quote Ras Current builds: Stern Paddle Wheeler ZULU-1916-1/48 scale Previous builds: Freccia Celeste-1927 350cc racing motorcycle-1:9 scale-Protar kit Boeing B17F- 1/72 scale- Hasegawa kit HMS Mimi-scale 1/24-Fast Motor Launch Amapá 1907-1/64 scale-Brazilian Customs Cruiser Scottish Motor Fifie. 1/32 scale. Amati kit Patricia. Steam powered R/C launch. 1/12 scale. Krick Kit African Queen. Steam powered R/C launch. 1/24 scale. Billings ki Emma C. Berry. Sailing fishing smack. 1/32 scale. Model Shipways kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted February 14, 2021 Share #261 Posted February 14, 2021 Wonderful book, BE. That idea has never occurred to me before but it's a great idea and your book is fantastic. What size is your book? Blue Ensign 1 Quote Bob Garcia "Measure once, cuss twice!" Current Builds: Hms Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 - Vanguard Models Pen Duick - Artesania Latina 1:28 Completed: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Co. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Ensign Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share #262 Posted February 15, 2021 Thanks for looking in Ras, I’m pleased it has been of help. @ Bob - the books are Landscape format 28cm x 21cm. B.E. Martin W and BobG 2 Quote Current Build: HMS Indefatigable-1794-by-blue-ensign-vanguard-models-164-scale Medway-longboat-1742-by-blue-ensign-½”-scale Completed builds: 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/ finished 18thc English Pinnace by Blue Ensign-Model-Shipways-1:24 scale/ finished 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...
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