robdurant Posted November 27, 2022 #61 Posted November 27, 2022 Love those props... looking really smart, now. 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)
Fuji Posted December 5, 2022 Author #62 Posted December 5, 2022 Well 844 days later the Calypso build is completed! I skipped installing the 55-gallon drums on deck (for a marine research vessel I could not see the reasoning of having 55-gallon drums of oil or fuel being lashed on the deck) and am still contemplating adding the "widgets" and wooden boxes for which they are kept in. As of right now I just look at them as clutter. Now to figure out how to get her off the workbench onto something large enough to hold her so I can start my next build... The Pride of Baltimore II! Ian_Grant, bobandlucy, yvesvidal and 8 others 8 3
Nunnehi (Don) Posted December 6, 2022 #63 Posted December 6, 2022 (edited) Fuji, she looks great! Nice build of a truly interesting and historic vessel from a kit that’s a bit dated by today’s standards! Well done! Don Edited December 6, 2022 by Nunnehi (Don)
BobG Posted December 6, 2022 #64 Posted December 6, 2022 Great job, Fuji, on this wonderful, historic vessel! 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
Veszett Roka Posted December 6, 2022 #65 Posted December 6, 2022 Very well done Fuji, great looking ship. As she wear the US flag i believe they are on expedition somewhere near Key West National Wildlife Refugee
Fuji Posted December 7, 2022 Author #66 Posted December 7, 2022 23 hours ago, Nunnehi (Don) said: Fuji, she looks great! Nice build of a truly interesting and historic vessel from a kit that’s a bit dated by today’s standards! Well done! Don Thank you Don! Nunnehi (Don) 1
Fuji Posted December 13, 2022 Author #67 Posted December 13, 2022 On 12/5/2022 at 7:18 PM, BobG said: Great job, Fuji, on this wonderful, historic vessel! Thank you!
Ian_Grant Posted May 4, 2023 #68 Posted May 4, 2023 She looks great! I just scored this kit for free at a model club meeting; someone had passed away and his wife gave a club member three ships to bring in to our last meeting and give away to any interested members - two built tugboats and Calypso with very little done. I don't have time to build her right now; perhaps my wife will end up passing it along again after I pass away! 😏
Calypso seen Posted August 12, 2023 #69 Posted August 12, 2023 i saw this model at a store where I was shooting an interview for my Scuba channel on YouTube Divers-Supply. Considered buying it. scubawithbob@yahoo.com Look on the table behind me on left. yvesvidal 1
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