yvesvidal Posted February 24, 2021 #31 Posted February 24, 2021 I am glad you tried the water in the pool. It makes for a big difference and an eye catcher. Yves lmagna, Canute and Old Collingwood 3 Quote
ChrisSC Posted February 26, 2021 Author #32 Posted February 26, 2021 On 2/23/2021 at 8:42 PM, Old Collingwood said: "Holly Mollies" thats hurting my eyes just viewing your masterpiece - and look at that water in pool - thats it Im getting my trunks... OC. Yup, it sure is small OC. Well about halfway through these railings I realized I'm putting them on upside down. I assumed the thicker rail was a top course like all the other PE railings I have seen. Turns out it should be on the bottom. Like the old saying says, never assume. I found this out when I got to a pre shaped railing in the well deck area. I am kind of just rushing through it now. This model requires a top notch skill set and experience with resin....and patience with good eyesight. I don't have enough of all three lol!!! It's a learning experience for sure in my case. Landlubber Mike, ccoyle, Ryland Craze and 4 others 7 Quote
Old Collingwood Posted February 26, 2021 #33 Posted February 26, 2021 That is looking really good. OC. ChrisSC and Canute 2 Quote Current builds 28mm Battle of Waterloo attack on La Haye Saint Diorama. 1/700 HMS Hood Flyhawk with PE, Resin and Wood Decking. Completed works. Dragon 1/700 HMS Edinburgh type 42 batch 3 Destroyer plastic. HMS Warspite Academy 1/350 plastic kit and wem parts. HMS Trafalgar Airfix 1/350 submarine plastic. Black Pearl 1/72 Revell with pirate crew. Revell 1/48 Mosquito B IV Eduard 1/48 Spitfire IX ICM 1/48 Seafire Mk.III Special Conversion 1/48 Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS1
lmagna Posted February 26, 2021 #34 Posted February 26, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, ChrisSC said: It's a learning experience for sure in my case. You may have accidently discovered something Chris. In my humble opinion the upside down railings look just like the real thing with the top rail being made of a thicker polished wood railing instead of the metal of the lower sections. For not having any top notch skill, experience with resin, and patience combined with good eyesight you are sure turning out a miniature masterpiece. It is frightening what you could possibly do if you had all of those attributes! Edited February 26, 2021 by lmagna Old Collingwood, Landlubber Mike, ChrisSC and 2 others 5 Quote Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey
ChrisSC Posted February 26, 2021 Author #35 Posted February 26, 2021 28 minutes ago, lmagna said: You may have accidently discovered something Chris. In my humble opinion the upside down railings look just like the real thing with the top rail being made of a thicker polished wood railing instead of the metal of the lower sections. For not having any top notch skill, experience with resin, and patience combined with good eyesight you are sure turning out a miniature masterpiece. It is frightening what you could possibly do if you had all of those attributes! Thanks Lou. I was kind of taken aback when I discovered the railings were designed with the thicker rail on the bottom. It's the first time I've come across them that way. I agree, the real ship does look like the top rail should be the thicker one. In this scale I don't think anyone will notice unless they get in real close lol. Canute, Old Collingwood and lmagna 3 Quote
ChrisSC Posted February 26, 2021 Author #36 Posted February 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Old Collingwood said: That is looking really good. OC. Thanks OC. It looks better with a little distance between it and the viewer lol! I have another resin model of the Normandie that hopefully this one will help with getting my feet wet with resin. It's 1/350 scale and unfortunately it doesn't have the PE window frames. I would love to have had them switched with the more detail on the larger model. Canute and Old Collingwood 2 Quote
lmagna Posted February 26, 2021 #37 Posted February 26, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, ChrisSC said: In this scale I don't think anyone will notice unless they get in real close lol. I personally blame the makers of the PE. It is obvious in the pictures that the top rail is nice heavy polished wood and stands out as such. It would also be obvious to anyone who has ever taken a cruise on a ocean liner. They should design their expensive after market additions accordingly. 2 hours ago, ChrisSC said: It's 1/350 scale and unfortunately it doesn't have the PE window frames. Is there any possibility that the 1/350 PE for the Entex Titanic would fit? There are a lot of salon windows in that set. https://www.scalemates.com/kits/toms-modelworks-3521-rms-titanic-pe-windows--162718 Possibly another source would be Old Model Kits. They offer an amazingly expensive resin 1/350 Normandie that is supposed to have two sheets of PE. Maybe they would be willing to sell you just the PE sheets if they include what you want. https://www.oldmodelkits.com/index.php?searchtext=1/350 normandie Edited February 26, 2021 by lmagna Canute and Old Collingwood 2 Quote Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey
ChrisSC Posted February 26, 2021 Author #38 Posted February 26, 2021 18 minutes ago, lmagna said: I personally blame the makers of the PE. It is obvious in the pictures that the top rail is nice heavy polished wood and stands out as such. It would also be obvious to anyone who has ever taken a cruise on a ocean liner. They should design their expensive after market additions accordingly. Is there any possibility that the 1/350 PE for the Entex Titanic would fit? There are a lot of salon windows in that set. https://www.scalemates.com/kits/toms-modelworks-3521-rms-titanic-pe-windows--162718 Possibly another source would be Old Model Kits. They offer an amazingly expensive resin 1/350 Normandie that is supposed to have two sheets of PE. Maybe they would be willing to sell you just the PE sheets if they include what you want. https://www.oldmodelkits.com/index.php?searchtext=1/350 normandie Lou I never thought for a minute the railings were upside-down. I guess I should have looked at all the PE first. I have some of Toms Titanic windows and they won't fit the 1/350. The 1/350 kit I have is the Old Models Kit but it doesn't have any PE for the windows. In quickly looking through it there are mostly davits and railings and a few other things. I have no idea how I will approach the windows. The only solace I can take is I have looked at the kit finished by others and the windows look kind of sloppy on every build I've been able to find. Ocean liner windows are always an issue for me and liner windows and resin really don't play together well. If we were talking about a few windows then maybe if I were ridiculously careful I could get them done but with hundreds of windows I can't be that consistent. With this 1/700 version I have only been able to find one built to view online. I have had quite a few people tell me they have the kit but none are building it lol. On another forum a member sent me a link to someone's build of this kit. The builder basically had a bunch of PE commissioned and just about rebuilt a significant amount of the kit from what it was out of the box. I'm not that interested in spending any more money on an already expensive 1/700 model. From a foot or two away you can't see any of these details anyway!! The next thing that looks like fun are the davits. My eyes will thank me when this one is in the books! I will continue to forge ahead. lmagna, Old Collingwood and Canute 2 1 Quote
lmagna Posted February 26, 2021 #39 Posted February 26, 2021 Too bad on the 1/350 stuff. Possibly look at four rail PE sets and consider cutting window frames from them. Don't know. On your present build I still think you were right by putting the thick part on top! Good luck with both the davits and eyesight. ChrisSC, Canute and Old Collingwood 3 Quote Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey
ChrisSC Posted March 1, 2021 Author #40 Posted March 1, 2021 Well I'm calling this 1/700 resin Normandie done. That's about as much as I feel like doing to it. I doubt I will ever put rigging on it as it's so fragile I think a breeze would break stuff off! This was a lot harder to build than I ever thought it would be. yvesvidal, ccoyle, Ryland Craze and 11 others 14 Quote
Kevin Posted March 1, 2021 #41 Posted March 1, 2021 Very nice indeed Old Collingwood, ChrisSC and Canute 3 Quote Its all part of Kev's journey, bit like going to the dark side, but with the lights on All the best Kevin SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On the build table HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Kevin - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Feb 2023 Belle Poule 1834 by Kevin - OcCre - 1/90 - French frigate - started June 2024 - - On hold MHS Britannic by Kevin SD 14 - Marcle Models - 1/70 - March 2022 - Bluebell - Flower Class - Revel - 1/72 U552 German U Boat - Trumpeter - 1/48 Amerigo Vespucci 1/84 - Panart- HMS Enterprise -CAF - 1/48 Finished Hercules by Kevin - OcCre - 1/50 - Tugboat - Finished - May 2024 Nectan-Mountfleet-models-steam-trawler-1/32 - Completed June 2020 HMS Victory - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1/72 - Finished Dorade renamed Dora by Kevin - Amati - 1/20 - Completed March 2021 Stage Coach 1848 - Artesania Latina - 1/10 -Finished Lady Eleanor by Kevin - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1/64 - Fifie fishing boat
Ryland Craze Posted March 1, 2021 #42 Posted March 1, 2021 Congratulations on completing your Normandie. You did an excellent job on building this model. Old Collingwood, ChrisSC and Canute 3 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
ccoyle Posted March 1, 2021 #43 Posted March 1, 2021 Very handsome, Chris! ChrisSC, Old Collingwood, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
Shotlocker Posted March 1, 2021 #44 Posted March 1, 2021 Beautiful model of a beautiful ship! Ryland Craze, ChrisSC, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote
Old Collingwood Posted March 1, 2021 #45 Posted March 1, 2021 Superb work Chris - really top notch workmanship. OC. Canute, Ryland Craze and ChrisSC 3 Quote Current builds 28mm Battle of Waterloo attack on La Haye Saint Diorama. 1/700 HMS Hood Flyhawk with PE, Resin and Wood Decking. Completed works. Dragon 1/700 HMS Edinburgh type 42 batch 3 Destroyer plastic. HMS Warspite Academy 1/350 plastic kit and wem parts. HMS Trafalgar Airfix 1/350 submarine plastic. Black Pearl 1/72 Revell with pirate crew. Revell 1/48 Mosquito B IV Eduard 1/48 Spitfire IX ICM 1/48 Seafire Mk.III Special Conversion 1/48 Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS1
Canute Posted March 1, 2021 #46 Posted March 1, 2021 Well done. a very sleek ship. ChrisSC and Old Collingwood 2 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild
Old Collingwood Posted March 1, 2021 #47 Posted March 1, 2021 Whats next mate? OC. Canute 1 Quote Current builds 28mm Battle of Waterloo attack on La Haye Saint Diorama. 1/700 HMS Hood Flyhawk with PE, Resin and Wood Decking. Completed works. Dragon 1/700 HMS Edinburgh type 42 batch 3 Destroyer plastic. HMS Warspite Academy 1/350 plastic kit and wem parts. HMS Trafalgar Airfix 1/350 submarine plastic. Black Pearl 1/72 Revell with pirate crew. Revell 1/48 Mosquito B IV Eduard 1/48 Spitfire IX ICM 1/48 Seafire Mk.III Special Conversion 1/48 Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS1
lmagna Posted March 2, 2021 #48 Posted March 2, 2021 Marvelous job on a seldom modeled ship in a hard to work with medium Chris. Congratulations ChrisSC, Old Collingwood, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey
ChrisSC Posted March 2, 2021 Author #49 Posted March 2, 2021 53 minutes ago, Old Collingwood said: Whats next mate? OC. Thank you all for the kind words. OC, I'm not sure what's next but what I can tell you is it won't be anything made of resin in 1/700 scale lol! Canute, Old Collingwood and Ryland Craze 3 Quote
wemattson Posted March 2, 2021 #50 Posted March 2, 2021 That is truly beautiful! Magnificent work. Thank you for posting a build log of a model seldom seen. lmagna, Canute, Old Collingwood and 1 other 4 Quote Current Projects: Kate Cory - Model Shipways - 1:64
yvesvidal Posted March 2, 2021 #51 Posted March 2, 2021 14 hours ago, ChrisSC said: Thank you all for the kind words. OC, I'm not sure what's next but what I can tell you is it won't be anything made of resin in 1/700 scale lol! Yes, you need to rest your eyes and your hands....so, the 1/200 scale seems like a good candidate for your sanity 😁 To be honest, I cannot wait to see someone build the Titanic from Trumpeter....especially someone with your skills and attention to details. Yves Old Collingwood, ChrisSC and lmagna 3 Quote
Landlubber Mike Posted March 2, 2021 #52 Posted March 2, 2021 Wow Chris, sorry to have not come across this one sooner! What an incredible job! You really knocked this one out of the park, congratulations! Even more amazing that it was your first at this scale. lmagna, Old Collingwood and ChrisSC 3 Quote Mike Current Wooden builds: Amati/Victory Pegasus MS Charles W. Morgan Euromodel La Renommèe Plastic builds: Hs129B-2 1/48 SB2U-1 Vindicator 1/48 Five Star Yaeyama 1/700 Pit Road Asashio and Akashi 1/700 diorama Walrus 1/48 and Albatross 1/700 Special Hobby Buffalo 1/32 IJN Notoro 1/700 Akitsu Maru 1/700 Completed builds : Caldercraft Brig Badger Amati Hannah - Ship in Bottle Pit Road Hatsuzakura 1/700 Hasegawa Shimakaze 1:350 F4B-4 and P-6E 1/72 Accurate Miniatures F3F-1/F3F-2 1/48 Tamiya F4F-4 Wildcat built as FM-1 1/48 Special Hobby Buffalo 1/48 Eduard Sikorsky JRS-1 1/72 Citroen 2CV 1/24 - Airfix and Tamiya Entex Morgan 3-wheeler 1/16 Terminated build: HMS Lyme (based on Corel Unicorn) On the shelf: Euromodel Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde; Caldercraft Victory; too many plastic ship, plane and car kits Future potential scratch builds: HMS Lyme (from NMM plans); Le Gros Ventre (from Ancre monographs), Dutch ship from Ab Hoving book, HMS Sussex from McCardle book, Philadelphia gunboat (Smithsonian plans)
ChrisSC Posted March 2, 2021 Author #53 Posted March 2, 2021 Thank you wemattson, Mike, and Yves. Yves, I have seen some spectacular builds of the 1/200 Titanic on some other forums. I'll get to mine eventually but I could only hope to do half as well as some of the builds I have seen. Some of these modelers working on that kit have amazing talent. The amount of aftermarket support for that kit is also unmatched. I'm kind of tired of seeing Titanic but that's one kit I look forward to building. Canute, Ryland Craze, Landlubber Mike and 3 others 6 Quote
gak1965 Posted March 3, 2021 #54 Posted March 3, 2021 Fantastic job! This ship is special to me, because my paternal grandmother came to the US from Greece, third class, on the Normandie in late '35. She was a subsistence farmer on Rhodes, who in the space of a couple of weeks went from a part of the island with no electricity or running water to Piraeus in Athens and thence to La Havre and New York City to be met by my grandfather, a man she had not seen for several years while he saved up the money to bring her to the states. The culture shock must have been unbelievable. ChrisSC, Old Collingwood, Canute and 3 others 6 Quote Current Builds: Bluejacket USS Kearsarge, RRS Discovery 1:72 scratch Completed Builds: Model Shipways 1:96 Flying Fish | Model Shipways 1:64 US Brig Niagara | Model Shipways 1:64 Pride of Baltimore II (modified) | Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack | Heller 1:150 Passat | Revell 1:96 USS Constitution
yvesvidal Posted March 3, 2021 #55 Posted March 3, 2021 On 3/2/2021 at 11:16 AM, ChrisSC said: Yves, I have seen some spectacular builds of the 1/200 Titanic on some other forums. I'll get to mine eventually but I could only hope to do half as well as some of the builds I have seen. Some of these modelers working on that kit have amazing talent. Well, let us be the judges ! I trust your skills and capabilities to turn that monster into a master piece. Yves lmagna, Canute, Landlubber Mike and 2 others 5 Quote
camscottkeen Posted October 13, 2021 #56 Posted October 13, 2021 Hi Chris, Love all your models. They have inspired me to get back into modelling. I have decided to do the 1/600 Queen Elizabeth, 1/570 Queen Mary and I am getting a 1/600 Normandie 3D printed at the moment. Do you (or any other forum members) have any suggestion for Photo etched railings etc for the 1/600 Normandie? Thanks from Australia. Canute 1 Quote
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