Cathead Posted July 11, 2023 Share #91 Posted July 11, 2023 Very nice! Much better than my attempt at a similar product. Balclutha75 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...
Louie da fly Posted July 12, 2023 Share #92 Posted July 12, 2023 That's a lot of progress in a very short time. Careful - carving is addictive! Steven Cathead and Balclutha75 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...
Balclutha75 Posted July 12, 2023 Author Share #93 Posted July 12, 2023 Thanks Steven. Yes it is addictive, kind of fun to see things take shape. I remember your fantastic crewmen. Getting decent wood as you guys suggested above made a huge difference. Also, I might have crossed a right of passage and sliced my thumb once when the blade slipped. Fortunately it was minor and healed in a couple of days. Lesson learned we hope. Cathead 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted July 12, 2023 Share #94 Posted July 12, 2023 Welcome to serious ship modelling! I used to have as my motto "It's not a model ship unless you've bled on it". Steven Cathead and Balclutha75 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 July 12, 2023 Share #95 Posted July 12, 2023 I think every one of my models has some of my blood in it. I've decided that's a good thing. Louie da fly and Balclutha75 2 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...
Balclutha75 Posted January 24 Author Share #96 Posted January 24 Greetings! After putting this aside for some time, I finally returned to it last week, did a small amount of work, and have deemed it FINISHED! I had optimistic thoughts of adding a bunch of benches, deck furniture and other items, but soon realized that since I had already rigged the sail, the odds of breaking something while working with tweezers through the rigging was very high. In fact it became 100% when I broke one of the oar racks and a trestle. I decided that continuing down this road was a a bad idea, and there is another kit in the queue that it's time to start on. Some time ago I had purchased a few resin barrels and bales from Artitec. This item is no longer offered by them, and I don't have a picture of it. But I painted the pieces in an attempt to make them look weathered, scattered a few on deck, added the crew members (a gift from my wife) and the ship has set sail! The crew has been patiently waiting for this day and are excited to see some action. Lindisfarne or bust. Captain Aegir at the helm. This is where the ship is displayed at home on my bookshelf. This explains why I only put the oars out on one side as it just fits nicely on the shelf, part of the original plan, going back to why this particular size kit was purchased. I'm pleased with how it looks. I'd like to thank all the folks here on MSW who have encouraged and inspired me along the way. It's been a real pleasure. I plan to be spending more time here this year and will start a new kit - Master Korabel St. Gabriel - in the next few months. Thank you! ccoyle, Knocklouder, Snug Harbor Johnny and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted January 24 Share #97 Posted January 24 Super job! Congratulations! Balclutha75 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...
Knocklouder Posted January 24 Share #98 Posted January 24 Congratulations very nicely done, it's a keeper Balclutha75 1 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathead Posted January 25 Share #99 Posted January 25 Nice job & display spot, thanks for bringing us along! Balclutha75 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...
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