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Hi, I am 34 years old and live in Vietnam. This is my first post on this forum, hoping to get acquainted with everyone. My English is not good, so most of the time I use google tools to assist with translation, hoping for your understanding.
When I received this kit I realized the detail part was too small for me so I zoomed in to 1:64 to make it easier to do. However, when I launched the Kit I realized that the thickness of the parts had changed a lot and I had difficulty checking their size. But I don't think this is important so here are my first results:

 

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Hello Dominich, that looks very interesting - due to the fact I do bought the same kit I'll follow with great interest. 

 

Thanks for sharing, Heinrich 

"Let's add every day 1/2 hour of

modelship building to our

projects' progress..."

 

 

Take care!

Christian Heinrich

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simple, true and inpretentious motto of ROYAL LOUIS, 1668

Sunking's mediter. flagship most decorated ocean-going ship 

 

Ships on build:

SAINT PHILIPPE, 1693: 

1st rang French 90-gun ship - Lavente flagship (based on Heller SR - 1/92 & scratch in 1/64) 

TONNANT, 1693: 

1st rang French 90-gun ship - sister of SAINT PHILIPPE (mock-up/test-object for S.P. - scratch in 1/64) 

 

Projects in planing:

L'AURORE, 1766:

French Pleasure Corvette (after Ancre plans - scatch in 1/64)

Some Spantaneous Short Term Projects

 

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I started making the decks with using 1mm cardboard and decal, however in the process I forgot to look at the instructions so the deck was thinner than the kit. When using decal paper for flooring I think it is not really suitable if using water-based glue as it is not sticky, however this will be solved if I cut off the parts of decal that have direct contact continued with the details on the deck.

 

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I used Master Pastel and water to accentuate the rivet details on the deck, however I still feel dissatisfied because it seems that the Master pastel that I use clings quite a bit to the floor color. seems a bit black compared to what I intended.

 

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after making the decks I began to wrap the hull with 300gsm paper

 

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I used Matit putty to fill the protrusions on the hull

 

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I spent a lot of time with these details and I used the red color as shown in the instructions of the kit and with the help of my little angel finally finished coloring. She seemed to be interested in joining me in coloring :)).

 

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And then there was a layer of 1mm cardboard, which hurt my fingers and it took me three nights to fully wrap the hull. however, the result is quite smooth.

 

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I fixed the outer backbone with these studs because I don't think the glue is strong enough for this part.

 

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Followed by the boatside on the left and right sides of the ship

 

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I used this homemade tool to identify the submerged hull

 

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I use metallic copper paper and an indentation tool (the main function is to make needle mark marks in leather) and it took me 3 consecutive nights to get it done. I use a glossy finish to protect the color from fading over time.

 

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to be continued...

 

 

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This is all I work in a month, I think I did it faster than planned. Because I can only work on evenings and weekends and I intend to finish this ship within 5 months.
I use polymer clay to sculpt decorative motifs and use gold leaf to coat the exterior. This work seems more difficult than using alchemy paint but the finished product after gilding looks luxurious.

 

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Hello friends

Currently in Vietnam is on the Lunar New Year holiday so I have time to spend with my ship, here's what I have done in having done so far, and I hope to finish all the cannons this vacation.

 

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You are probably familiar with the movie "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World" right, I am extremely impressed with the friendship and teamwork of the captain and the doctor so I made a violin, a Contrebasse and 4 swords of captain.

 

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the hatch cover was a tough experience for me as it took me 10 hours to be able to punch holes in it.

 

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However I am not satisfied with them yet, so I cut the decal into strands and then stick it on.

 

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Please continue to enjoy some of the latest pictures I have made in the past time. I am still learning and testing and I hope someday my model will be as good as the experts on this forum.

 

I used the motor of a broken mini drill with a motor alternating switch and motor speed regulator circuit to build this rope winding machine. On the surface it is uncertain, but it is quite adequate for wrapping small threads.

 

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It took quite some time to tie the cannons, so now I can only tie up 4 cannons. Probably the end of this month to complete.

 

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largest scale Shipyard does is so called SuperPlans edition. they did 3 models. I have one of those at home. Funny enough, it is also Enterprize.  scale is 1/72. One could think your approach is even better. it will allow you to add details that on smaller scale are a bit too hard to do. At least for us, sub human. not everybody can be like DORIS, or when it comes to it, like you.

I would also reconsider leaving hatch covers opened. leaves a lot of empty room, that is calling for details, detail that you wont be able to fill anymore. decks are glued...

 

my hat off. you are showing some really nice progress. although, I don't think you will manage to finish this beauty in 5 months.

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Pavol stands for Paul, Pablo, Paolo etc. Please do not try to pronounce it, just call me Pav...

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2 hours ago, DominichSteven said:

Xin chào Quyên, không ngờ bạn lại có mặt trên diễn đàn này. Đó là một bất ngờ lớn đối với tôi vì số lượng thành viên Việt Nam tham gia diễn đàn này ít và bạn đã tìm thấy bài viết của tôi trên diễn đàn lớn này. 

E mới xin bác tên cuốn sách thuyền buồm tiếng Đức trên group mô hình giấy đó ah 

 

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17 hours ago, maaaslo said:

largest scale Shipyard does is so called SuperPlans edition. they did 3 models. I have one of those at home. Funny enough, it is also Enterprize.  scale is 1/72. One could think your approach is even better. it will allow you to add details that on smaller scale are a bit too hard to do

Thank Mr Maaaslo. As you say, 10 years ago I built this ship and realized the 1/96 scale was too small so I gave up. Later I thought that it was not necessary to do the correct manufacturer's kit scale, so I enlarged the rest of the kit to the A2 paper scale and felt quite satisfied with the details.

 

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Ms. Doris is an artist, I have learned a lot of techniques from her posts in this forum and many other forums. She inspired me in amazing sculpting techniques. That's why I followed suit, this is the first time I sculpted statues so there are many more things to practice.

 

17 hours ago, maaaslo said:

although, I don't think you will manage to finish this beauty in 5 months.

 

I agree with you about this, it seems like it's been a long time since I've been making sailboat models so the timing of completion is messed up.

 

 

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10 hours ago, Ian_Grant said:

I can't believe this is a card model.

 

Somebody had to say it!

 

This is an exquisite model and a wonderful testament to the suitability of card as a medium for fine models. Very well done, sir!

Chris Coyle
Greer, South Carolina

When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk.
- Tuco

Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Hawker Hurricane

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Congratulations!  Well done!

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

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On 1/19/2022 at 5:47 AM, ccoyle said:

This is an exquisite model and a wonderful testament to the suitability of card as a medium for fine models. Very well done, sir!

All I can do is totally agree with these gentlemen. Outstanding! 👍

Dave

 

Current builds: Rattlesnake

Completed builds: Lady Nelson

On the shelf: NRG Half Hull Project, Various metal, plastic and paper models

 

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On 1/23/2022 at 10:45 PM, the learner said:

I think masters doing card models are exquisite and well done. Question is will card models hold up to the elements that wood provides? 

well, probably best he has the model under the glass cover now. that is the reason why everyone covers theirs, to protect from environment

 

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I just found this log and about all I can say is "Wow... incredible work" and one really can't tell this is card as it looks like wood. 

Mark
"The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me

Current Build:                                                                                             
Past Builds:
 La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD           Triton Cross-Section   

 NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit                                                                            HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64               

 

Non-Ship Model:                                                                                         On hold, maybe forever:           

CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed                                                   Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)         

         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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  • 4 months later...

Wow this is so good I want to build one , book marking this page  it looks Great:dancetl6:

Start so you can Finish !!

Finished:            The  Santa Maria -Amati 1:65, La Pinta- Amati 1:65, La Nina -Amati 1:65 ,                                                 Hannah Ship in Bottle-Amati 1:300 : The Sea of Galilee Boat-Scott Miller-1:20

Current Build:   The Mayflower: Amati 

On Hold:            HMS Pegasus: Amati 

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