Torbogdan Posted September 2, 2021 Author Share #31 Posted September 2, 2021 It is almost getting finished. I going to break out the sewing machine to sew the sail. Then it is the rigging. I have ordered som shield transfers and when I have them I will ask a friend to 3D print some shields. Then some painting. Also I think of adding some goods such as amphoras and bundles of cloth. What size should the base be? the ship is approx 40 cm long. With oars deployed it is approx 20 cm wide. Should the base be 40 x 20 cm then or should the oars "stick out" from the base? What is most pleasing for the eye or most practical? bruce d, Ian_Grant, GrandpaPhil and 1 other 4 Quote Built ships http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13384-the-pinta-by-torbogdan-dusek-shipmodels-172/ http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13673-hanse-kogge-by-torbogdan-dusek-ship-models/page-5#entry458535 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted September 3, 2021 Share #32 Posted September 3, 2021 6 hours ago, Torbogdan said: Should the base be 40 x 20 cm then or should the oars "stick out" from the base? What is most pleasing for the eye or most practical? Well, I can't speak for anybody else, but the base on my own galley (dromon) is wide enough so it doesn't tip over sideways but narrow enough for the oars to stick out either side. I think it looks better that way. Note that the base is made of a piece of marble, so it's VERY heavy, to keep it stable. Steven Cathead, bruce d, Snug Harbor Johnny and 2 others 5 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler FINISHED Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36379-mistydeefer-by-louie-da-fly-finished-restoration-decor-yacht/#comment-1040663 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torbogdan Posted September 3, 2021 Author Share #33 Posted September 3, 2021 Very nice! Excellent work. I'm leaning towards a slimmer base, oars will stick out but I'll just have to be careful. Sometimes the smallest decisions can be the most difficult ones😀. Quote Built ships http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13384-the-pinta-by-torbogdan-dusek-shipmodels-172/ http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13673-hanse-kogge-by-torbogdan-dusek-ship-models/page-5#entry458535 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted September 3, 2021 Share #34 Posted September 3, 2021 So long as it's stable, you should be fine. I've seen the results of ship models tipping over. Not to be thought of. Steven Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler FINISHED Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36379-mistydeefer-by-louie-da-fly-finished-restoration-decor-yacht/#comment-1040663 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torbogdan Posted September 3, 2021 Author Share #35 Posted September 3, 2021 Amazing how things start to come closer to completion when you actually work on them! Having been home for a few days taking care of sick children have had the fortunate side effect of time to build. Still some work to be done but it is getting close to finished. I'm pleased so far with it. A nice base has been ordered from a friend who has a most impressive wood workshop. The advice to make a sturdy base has been heard, I'll try to avoid it tipping over on 25 hand made oars... Time to start on the sail. Cathead, oneslim, Louie da fly and 5 others 8 Quote Built ships http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13384-the-pinta-by-torbogdan-dusek-shipmodels-172/ http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13673-hanse-kogge-by-torbogdan-dusek-ship-models/page-5#entry458535 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted September 4, 2021 Share #36 Posted September 4, 2021 She's really looking good. Steven Torbogdan and Ian_Grant 2 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler FINISHED Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36379-mistydeefer-by-louie-da-fly-finished-restoration-decor-yacht/#comment-1040663 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torbogdan Posted September 4, 2021 Author Share #37 Posted September 4, 2021 Home made spears. Sail about to be steamed and then sew the edges. I have also made some bows. the bows are made of .5mm brass wire. Spears made with 1mm brass wire. I flattened the point and then ground a spearhead with a Dremel tool. The standing rigging is done, now I just need to get the sail done so that I can add it and the rigging for the sail. Some work have been outsourced to friend, Shields and the base. Also waiting for the shield transfers from UK. I'm quite excited, can't wait to get all the pieces and finish this! Louie da fly, bolin, GrandpaPhil and 1 other 4 Quote Built ships http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13384-the-pinta-by-torbogdan-dusek-shipmodels-172/ http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13673-hanse-kogge-by-torbogdan-dusek-ship-models/page-5#entry458535 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torbogdan Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share #38 Posted September 9, 2021 The ship itself almost completely done. I need to scrounge up some lead foil for the ram. Then it is the shields (waiting for the transfers and the 3 d printed shields), Fix the spears and the amphoras (also waiting for the 3d prints) Finally the base. The sail should have been maybe a centimeter or two longer but it is ok for me. As always the "floating" rigging kind of annoys me but not much can be done about it. Gravity does not work on very light items 😃 chris watton, GrandpaPhil, BenD and 3 others 6 Quote Built ships http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13384-the-pinta-by-torbogdan-dusek-shipmodels-172/ http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13673-hanse-kogge-by-torbogdan-dusek-ship-models/page-5#entry458535 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torbogdan Posted September 23, 2021 Author Share #39 Posted September 23, 2021 Work has kind of stopped for the moment. I have yet to find some nice shields for my transfers. A friend was going to 3D print some but they were to thin. I have emailed a company (Newline design) in the UK and asked how large their shields are but they have not replied yet. I also need a base. A friend was going to make one but work has stalled so I will order one from Cornwall model boats instead. I annoys med that I cannot find some shields. How difficult can it be to find some 20mm scaled hoplite shields? Quote Built ships http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13384-the-pinta-by-torbogdan-dusek-shipmodels-172/ http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13673-hanse-kogge-by-torbogdan-dusek-ship-models/page-5#entry458535 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torbogdan Posted October 2, 2021 Author Share #40 Posted October 2, 2021 Shields are on the way from Newline design. I hope they will fit the transfers I have. Mounting base also on the way from Cornwall ship models. Everything should arrive this coming week. Then I can finally finish this model. In the first post I wrote this would be a quick build... I have learned that nothing is ever quick Mostly due to a long break when I did not feel like building. These last weeks it has been more or less waiting for parts. But... Soon... Done. Cathead 1 Quote Built ships http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13384-the-pinta-by-torbogdan-dusek-shipmodels-172/ http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13673-hanse-kogge-by-torbogdan-dusek-ship-models/page-5#entry458535 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torbogdan Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share #41 Posted October 17, 2021 So far nothing has arrived... No shields and no baseplate. I won't name the companies yet, I'll give it a week or two more. Annoying. Quote Built ships http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13384-the-pinta-by-torbogdan-dusek-shipmodels-172/ http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13673-hanse-kogge-by-torbogdan-dusek-ship-models/page-5#entry458535 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torbogdan Posted October 28, 2021 Author Share #42 Posted October 28, 2021 Well, one order was returned to the company... They emailed me and asked if I wanted it. I have ordered from them in the past so my address is correct. It is in the UK som maybe Brexit have something to do with it. The other order, some shields in 20mm scale is also lost. Same here company have sent it but nothing has arrived. This company is also in the UK... If the first order, which is being re-sent, does not show up I will not order from the UK again. Obviously something is wrong with the delivery system from the UK to Sweden. Funny. I thought this project was "done" just a base plate and some shields and it would be done in a week. That was like six weeks ago... Quote Built ships http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13384-the-pinta-by-torbogdan-dusek-shipmodels-172/ http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13673-hanse-kogge-by-torbogdan-dusek-ship-models/page-5#entry458535 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torbogdan Posted November 24, 2021 Author Share #43 Posted November 24, 2021 Finally are the items have arrived! Shields and a baseplate. The complete model should be finished this weekend! I promise some pictures then. Quote Built ships http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13384-the-pinta-by-torbogdan-dusek-shipmodels-172/ http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13673-hanse-kogge-by-torbogdan-dusek-ship-models/page-5#entry458535 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted November 25, 2021 Share #44 Posted November 25, 2021 Looking forward to it! Steven Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler FINISHED Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36379-mistydeefer-by-louie-da-fly-finished-restoration-decor-yacht/#comment-1040663 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torbogdan Posted November 26, 2021 Author Share #45 Posted November 26, 2021 (edited) Finally, it is done! Yes, finished! A very "on and off" project. My plan was to build it from the box and fairly quickly, well that plan did not survive long I´m satisfied with it. There are things I could have done better or "cleaner" ( no glue sloppiness) but all in all it is ok. Finishing models are important to me. if it is finished it is good. But I always find things I can improve on and do better next time. What bothered me quite a bit was the last finishing touches. It took forever get the shields and base plate. It is no fun when you just want to finish something and it takes forever to get the parts to do it. The shields added a nice touch. The transfers were really easy to apply and gave some color to the model. Same with the shields and amphoras. I think it gives the model a more "lived in" look than a empty, sterile ship. Others have built the same model kit much better with much more historical accuracy, mine is more just out of the box with some added details, cause I like how it looks! . The sail should have been a centimeter or two longer towards the hull. I have no excuse, somehow my measuring skill abandoned me and I did not have the energy to sow a new one. Edited November 26, 2021 by Torbogdan Cathead, Ian_Grant, ccoyle and 5 others 8 Quote Built ships http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13384-the-pinta-by-torbogdan-dusek-shipmodels-172/ http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13673-hanse-kogge-by-torbogdan-dusek-ship-models/page-5#entry458535 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted November 26, 2021 Share #46 Posted November 26, 2021 Congratulations -- an excellent result! Torbogdan 1 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...
Ian_Grant Posted November 26, 2021 Share #47 Posted November 26, 2021 Very nice model! I agree with Steven, model galleys are way cool! Torbogdan and bruce d 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted November 26, 2021 Share #48 Posted November 26, 2021 That looks really good, mate! A nice result. Steven bruce d and Torbogdan 1 1 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler FINISHED Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36379-mistydeefer-by-louie-da-fly-finished-restoration-decor-yacht/#comment-1040663 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathead Posted November 27, 2021 Share #49 Posted November 27, 2021 Very nice! Thanks for sharing your work. Torbogdan 1 Quote Eric Current builds: scratchbuilt Missouri River steamboat Peerless (1893); 1:1 scale timber-framed outdoor kitchen Nautical builds (kits): USS Cairo; NRG capstan project; NRG half-hull; Viking longship; US revenue cutter; 18th century longboat; Bounty launch Missouri River craft (scratchbuilt): 1853 Missouri River steamboat Arabia; 1865 steamboat Bertrand; Lewis & Clark barge; keelboat; 1876 steamboat Far West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted December 3, 2021 Share #50 Posted December 3, 2021 Congratulations! Well done! Torbogdan 1 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) On the building slip: 1:72 French Ironclad Magenta (original shipyard plans) On hold: 1:98 Mantua HMS Victory (kit bash), 1:96 Shipyard HMS Mercury Favorite finished builds: 1:60 Sampang Good Fortune (Amati plans), 1:200 Orel Ironclad Solferino, 1:72 Schooner Hannah (Hahn plans), 1:72 Privateer Prince de Neufchatel (Chapelle plans), Model Shipways Sultana, Heller La Reale, Encore USS Olympia Goal: Become better than I was yesterday "The hardest part is deciding to try." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Pellett Posted December 3, 2021 Share #51 Posted December 3, 2021 Well done! It looks ready to venture forth to fight the Cyclops! Cathead and Torbogdan 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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