BobG Posted February 1, 2022 #301 Posted February 1, 2022 2 hours ago, mtaylor said: The ones that came were damaged in getting them off. I'm sure you could get new ones easily enough from Chris if necessary, Mark. mtaylor, Canute, Keith Black and 4 others 7 Quote 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
Moonbug Posted February 1, 2022 #302 Posted February 1, 2022 2 hours ago, druxey said: Unfortunately, in our ship model world re-do's are the rule rather than the exception Half my life is re-do's. Just ask my first wife. 🙂 Glen McGuire, Dave_E, mtaylor and 7 others 8 2 Quote - Bug Current Build: HMS Pegasus - Vanguard Models Completed Builds - Augie's USF Confederacy AL Santa Maria - Heavily Bashed AL San Juan Nepomuceno AL Swift Pilot Boat Cris Craft AL Stagecoach Ship Blog - The Lehman Shipyard
mtaylor Posted February 1, 2022 Author #303 Posted February 1, 2022 Re-do's are a part of the process to be sure. All things considered, I'm pretty "ok" with this build. It could be better but it is what it is. I have place waiting in the living room for it. Glen McGuire, BobG, Moonbug and 7 others 10 Quote 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)
mtaylor Posted February 4, 2022 Author #304 Posted February 4, 2022 I'm temporarily suspending this log. The build isn't going the way I'd like it due my eyes. Apparently, things have changed due to the surgery and the meds and now I need new glasses. I'll continue to work where I'm comfortable with and post as I go on those areas. I'm just having a really hard time seeing the small stuff and working with it. Until I get the new glasses, I just don't feel I can do this kit justice. TBlack, Old Collingwood, Keith Black and 14 others 4 13 Quote 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)
druxey Posted February 4, 2022 #305 Posted February 4, 2022 Sorry to read of your ocular issues, Mark. Hopefully you can at least enjoy reading others' logs until your new lenses are ready. hollowneck, Canute, Edwardkenway and 5 others 8 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv
Glen McGuire Posted February 4, 2022 #306 Posted February 4, 2022 Dang, Mark. Very sorry to hear that. I hope that you can quickly get new glasses and that they fix things for you. I look forward to you being able to resume this cool build. Canute, Paul Le Wol, Edwardkenway and 4 others 7 Quote Current builds: BlueJacket Constitution Repair & Build Flying Dutchman/Black Pearl Pirates of the Caribbean SIB Gallery: Mamoli CSS Alabama; Amati Hannah-SIB; Charles W Morgan-SIB; Aurora-SIB; Independence-SIB; Zheng He Treasure Fleet-SIB; Adventure Galley-SIB; Oseberg/Kraken-SIB; Roman Quinquereme/Archimedes' Claw-SIB; Wa'a Kualua-SIB; Ghost Ship Jenny-SIB; Banshee II-SIB, Completed build logs: Alabama; Hannah; Morgan; Aurora; Independence; Zheng He Treasure Fleet; Captain Kidd's Adventure Galley; Oseberg/Kraken; Roman Quinquereme/Archimedes' Claw, Wa'a Kualua, Ghost Ship Jenny; Banshee II
Keith Black Posted February 4, 2022 #307 Posted February 4, 2022 Mark, sorry to hear this. I hope you get it resolved in short order. Canute, bruce d, mtaylor and 4 others 7 Quote Current Builds: 1870's Sternwheeler, Lula Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration
Blue Ensign Posted February 4, 2022 #308 Posted February 4, 2022 Hope you resolve the vision issue soon Mark. B.E. Paul Le Wol, hollowneck, Edwardkenway and 5 others 8 Quote Current Build: Medway-longboat-1742-by-blue-ensign-½”-scale Completed builds: HMS Indefatigable-1794-by-blue-ensign-vanguard-models-1:64-scale HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign. 1:64 scale - Vanguard Models Queen-Anne-Royal-Barge-circa-1700-by-Blue-Ensign Fifie fishing boat Lady Eleanor Muirneag-1903-–-a-scottish-zulu-fishing-boat-164-scale-based-on-the-vanguard-models-zulu-kit/ HM Cutter Alert 1777 HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 18th-century-English-longboat-by-Blue-Ensign-ms-148-scale/ 18thc English Pinnace by Blue Ensign-Model-Shipways-1:24 scale/ HMS-Pegasus-by-Blue-Ensign-finished-Victory-Models-1:64-scale/ Heller Seventy-four 1:150 scale - modified Le Superbe/Le Glorieux kit after Boudriot, waterline setting with sails. The schooner Pickle, Jotika pob kit 1:64 scale, my interpretation.
Old Collingwood Posted February 4, 2022 #309 Posted February 4, 2022 Mark how about one of those optovisors with the various strenth lenses, I use one of those and they are very good for us with weak eyes. OC. Keith Black, Canute and Edwardkenway 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
mtaylor Posted February 4, 2022 Author #310 Posted February 4, 2022 4 minutes ago, Old Collingwood said: Mark how about one of those optovisors with the various strenth lenses, I use one of those and they are very good for us with weak eyes. OC. I have one but I need the lenses to have prisms as one eye is weaker than the other. I think I need less prism now as I'm getting double vision a lot lately. It'll all be resolved. I can't get in to eye folks until April. Seems they suddenly got swamped with appointments as the restrictions from virus are being raised. Old Collingwood, BenD, Canute and 4 others 7 Quote 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)
BobG Posted February 4, 2022 #311 Posted February 4, 2022 Bummer, Mark, I've been enjoying following your build. Will you be able to get your eyes examined and get some new glasses pretty soon? AJohnson, mtaylor, Canute and 4 others 7 Quote 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
mtaylor Posted February 4, 2022 Author #312 Posted February 4, 2022 3 minutes ago, BobG said: Bummer, Mark, I've been enjoying following your build. Will you be able to get your eyes examined and get some new glasses pretty soon? I think we cross posted... April at the earliest. Meantime I will sort out what I can and can't do. Keith Black, Old Collingwood, chris watton and 5 others 8 Quote 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)
bruce d Posted February 4, 2022 #313 Posted February 4, 2022 Very sorry to hear this, Mark, but it sounds like you are tackling the problem the right way. Take it easy, catch up on Netflix and Master and Commander. AJohnson, Old Collingwood, Moonbug and 5 others 8 Quote 🌻 STAY SAFE A model shipwright and an amateur historian are heads & tails of the same coin current builds: HMS Berwick 1775, 1/192 scratchbuild; a Slade 74 in the Navy Board style Mediator sloop, 1/48 - an 18th century transport scratchbuild French longboat - CAF - 1/48, on hold
mtaylor Posted February 4, 2022 Author #314 Posted February 4, 2022 1 minute ago, bruce d said: Very sorry to hear this, Mark, but it sounds like you are tackling the problem the right way. Take it easy, catch up on Netflix and Master and Commander. Netflix? Don't have cable TV by design (mine) but do have Master and Conmander on CD. Moonbug, Keith Black, AJohnson and 7 others 10 Quote 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)
glbarlow Posted February 5, 2022 #315 Posted February 5, 2022 Hope it resolves soon, a shame you can’t be seen before April. I can get you into a Texas eye doctor next week. mtaylor, Old Collingwood, Edwardkenway and 5 others 8 Quote Regards, Glenn Current Build: Don't know yet. Completed Builds: HMS Winchelsea HM Flirt (paused) HM Cutter Cheerful, Lady Nelson, Amati HMS Vanguard, HMS Pegasus, Fair American, HM Granado, HM Pickle, AVS, Pride of Baltimore, Bluenose
Moonbug Posted February 5, 2022 #316 Posted February 5, 2022 Hey Mark - we’re here with you when you’re ready to return. I get it with the eyes - I just ordered some surgical loupes because I can’t see crap any more these days. 😕 Good luck friend, and don’t be a stranger despite the pause. Edwardkenway, BobG, Dave_E and 7 others 10 Quote - Bug Current Build: HMS Pegasus - Vanguard Models Completed Builds - Augie's USF Confederacy AL Santa Maria - Heavily Bashed AL San Juan Nepomuceno AL Swift Pilot Boat Cris Craft AL Stagecoach Ship Blog - The Lehman Shipyard
gjdale Posted February 5, 2022 #317 Posted February 5, 2022 Sorry to hear that Mark. Hope you are able to resolve the vision issues soon. We’ll wait patiently for you in the meantime. AJohnson, mtaylor, Moonbug and 5 others 8 Quote Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout
scrubbyj427 Posted February 5, 2022 #318 Posted February 5, 2022 Hang in there Mark, take care of those eyes and get back to building when you can. Dave_E, Canute, Old Collingwood and 3 others 6 Quote Current Builds: HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 - 5th rate 32 gun frigate (on hold for now) HMS Portland 1770 Prototype 1:48 - 4th rate 50 gun ship
Edwardkenway Posted February 5, 2022 #319 Posted February 5, 2022 As the other guys have said, and we'll all be here waiting. Take care! AJohnson, bruce d, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Current builds; Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25 Providence whaleboat- 1:25 HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed: HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64- finished Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - finished Non ship: SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED
BenD Posted February 5, 2022 #320 Posted February 5, 2022 Eye problems are just the worst, especially if you like building models. I had Vitreous detachment last year and it made a bunch of floaters in my vision. Hard to pay attention when there are dozens of little squiggly lines floating in your eye. I'll be here waiting with everyone else! Edwardkenway, Keith Black, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote Ropes of Scale.com - Rope and cable for the scale modeler. Finished builds: HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft - 1:64 - 9th century longship - Falkonet - 1:72 Current builds: HMS Snake - Caldercraft - 1:64 - Tender Avos by BenD - Master Korabel - 1:72 - 19th Century Four-Oared Yawl by BenD - Falkonet - 1:24 scale
mtaylor Posted February 5, 2022 Author #321 Posted February 5, 2022 Thanks everyone. I'm heading over to the eye office Monday. I did some research via phone with them and they might have some things that might work temporarily such as some 'mix and match" lenses. Sort of like the ones you can buy at the drugstore or grocery store but in this case the lenses are "different". I'll go see what they have. As for the build.... I'm going to work on the bigger bits and pieces that I can see easily. BobG, scrubbyj427, Canute and 12 others 15 Quote 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)
Keith Black Posted February 5, 2022 #322 Posted February 5, 2022 Mark, both are positive approaches, I'm hoping your eye doctor visit Monday produces a acceptable solution. Canute, Old Collingwood, bruce d and 3 others 6 Quote Current Builds: 1870's Sternwheeler, Lula Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration
Canute Posted February 6, 2022 #323 Posted February 6, 2022 Best of luck with the eye doctor. It's definitely no fun when the peepers are malfunctioning. I had a long wait for cataract surgery last year. Really got out of sorts with the wait. At least you have an avenue for some work. Old Collingwood, bruce d, mtaylor and 1 other 4 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
mtaylor Posted February 12, 2022 Author #324 Posted February 12, 2022 The quest for a fix for my eyes was a success. As for the build, I've been working with the PE friezes and less then happy with my work so I've pulled the few I had installed off and set them aside for now. Luckily, none have been damaged. I'll get the hang of this sooner or later. While I think this through on the friezes, I'll bypass that step and come back to it. ccoyle, scrubbyj427, Glen McGuire and 20 others 23 Quote 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)
gjdale Posted February 12, 2022 #325 Posted February 12, 2022 Glad to hear of the fix for your eyes Mark. Dave_E, mtaylor, bruce d and 5 others 8 Quote Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout
Edwardkenway Posted February 12, 2022 #326 Posted February 12, 2022 Good news about your eyes Mark. BobG, mtaylor, Jack12477 and 3 others 6 Quote Current builds; Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25 Providence whaleboat- 1:25 HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed: HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64- finished Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - finished Non ship: SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED
bdgiantman2 Posted February 12, 2022 #327 Posted February 12, 2022 Awesome news that your sight has been corrected/improved. Glad to be hearing this. Jack12477, Old Collingwood, Keith Black and 5 others 8 Quote
BobG Posted February 12, 2022 #328 Posted February 12, 2022 The "eyes" have it! You're good to go, Mark! 👍 Dave_E, mtaylor, Moonbug and 3 others 6 Quote 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
Keith Black Posted February 12, 2022 #329 Posted February 12, 2022 Mark, wonderful news regarding the successful vision fix. Good to hear you were able to remove the PE friezes without damage. mtaylor, bruce d, TBlack and 4 others 7 Quote Current Builds: 1870's Sternwheeler, Lula Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration
PhillH Posted February 17, 2022 #330 Posted February 17, 2022 Good to hear that the fix for your eyes has worked. 👍 Old Collingwood, Keith Black, Jack12477 and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build: HM Cutter Alert 1777
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