yvesvidal Posted February 8 Author #451 Posted February 8 Thank you, Kevin. While finishing the lamps, I have a few questions regarding the staff and ensign on these period ships: - How was the ensign attached to the staff? - Was the staff equipped with a pulley at the top, to raise the ensign? Any precision or explanations would be much welcome. I thank you in advance. Yves Quote
Thukydides Posted February 8 #452 Posted February 8 (edited) 57 minutes ago, yvesvidal said: Thank you, Kevin. While finishing the lamps, I have a few questions regarding the staff and ensign on these period ships: - How was the ensign attached to the staff? - Was the staff equipped with a pulley at the top, to raise the ensign? Any precision or explanations would be much welcome. I thank you in advance. Yves There is a 1768 contemporary model that shows the attachment for the flag staff, It is hard to tell from the resolution on the RMG site, but there is clearly a loop of rope so there must have been some sort of pully so it could be raised or lowered. I suspect not a full block as they likely would have depicted it if it was, more likely just a metal hoop or maybe a sheeve in the staff itself? https://www.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/rmgc-object-66316 https://www.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/rmgc-object-533928 Edit, actually on second reading it seems the model was made in 1974, so probably not a great source Edited February 8 by Thukydides AON, mtaylor, yvesvidal and 3 others 6 Quote Current Builds: HMS Perseus (Scratch) Completed Builds: Type VII C U Boat (HobbyBoss); HM Cutter Alert (Vanguard Models)
yvesvidal Posted February 17 Author #453 Posted February 17 (edited) Lamps are finally finished. These kits (from Syren) are little projects in themselves and take some time to be completed. Again, as mentioned before, the lamps are made of 80% Syren and 20% CAF Model parts. Through the glasses of the lamps, you can see the main candle, a blob of wax on the base and the black candlewick. A small maintenance door facing the stern, allows access inside the lamp. Overall view of the stern: Now, I have to find a solution for the staff. Then, we will move to the bow.... Yves Edited February 17 by yvesvidal gjdale, Javelin, DavidEN and 20 others 16 7 Quote
ASAT Posted February 17 #454 Posted February 17 Wonderful! Absolutely fine work and what a great result! You are definitely doing great justice to this project! The gun placements, railings and stern balconies and just the overall symmetry and attention to detail in that last shot are so awesome! Great work Yves! AON, yvesvidal, John Ruy and 1 other 4 Quote Lou, In Pleasant View Harvey by ASAT- AL Scale 1:50 - Kitbash Fair American by ASAT - LSS Craftsman Plus https://modelshipworld.com/topic/23121-revenge-1577-by-asat-amati-164/
Kevin Posted February 17 #455 Posted February 17 just gets better and better yvesvidal, mtaylor, mort stoll and 1 other 4 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
Blue Ensign Posted February 18 #456 Posted February 18 On 2/8/2024 at 1:46 PM, yvesvidal said: Thank you, Kevin. While finishing the lamps, I have a few questions regarding the staff and ensign on these period ships: - How was the ensign attached to the staff? - Was the staff equipped with a pulley at the top, to raise the ensign? Any precision or explanations would be much welcome. I thank you in advance. Yves Hi Yves, This is how I dealt with the Ensign staff on my Pegasus build. 068 The truck was fitted with two sheaves. This is a schematic of how I attached the Ensign. Hope it helps. B.E. mtaylor, yvesvidal, mort stoll and 2 others 5 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.
Nearshore Posted February 18 #457 Posted February 18 Hi Yves, Your attention to detail is impressive!! This is definitely one of the best builds that I have seen on MSW. You have certainly set the bar for perfection!!! Cheers Nearshore mtaylor and yvesvidal 2 Quote
yvesvidal Posted April 29 Author #458 Posted April 29 (edited) A quick update, as I have not had much time to work on this model, due to multiple side activities. I completed the chimney for the oven. All parts are made of copper tubes and aluminum tubes, soldered and glued together. The shape is inspired from the Anatomy of the Ship book. On the deck: Hmmm... after seeing these pictures, I think I need to paint it darker.... Yves Edited April 29 by yvesvidal chris watton, GrandpaPhil, mikegr and 18 others 21 Quote
yvesvidal Posted May 22 Author #459 Posted May 22 The chimney has been re-painted black. I am now working (between many other things...) on the bow and more specifically trying to improve on the CAF kit. The pictures below are showing the short dowel provided by CAF Models for the Bowsprit: Of course, the original kit wants to present the model as an Admiralty proposal. I will be presenting soon the improved bowsprit that I intend to use on my model. Yves mtaylor, Ian_Grant, BenD and 21 others 23 1 Quote
James H Posted May 23 #460 Posted May 23 What a beautiful job you're making of her. yvesvidal, Kevin and mtaylor 3 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: Zip, nada! On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. HMS Harpy - 1796 (production prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48
hamilton Posted May 23 #461 Posted May 23 Amazing work Yves! hamilton mtaylor 1 Quote current builds: Corel HMS Bellona (1780); Admiralty models Echo cross-section (semi-scratch) previous builds: MS Phantom (scuttled, 2017); MS Sultana (1767); Corel Brittany Sloop (scuttled, 2022); MS Kate Cory; MS Armed Virginia Sloop (in need of a refit); Corel Flattie; Mamoli Gretel; Amati Bluenose (1921) (scuttled, 2023); AL San Francisco (destroyed by land krakens [i.e., cats]); Corel Toulonnaise (1823); MS Glad Tidings (1937) (in need of a refit); HMS Blandford (1719) from Corel HMS Greyhound; Fair Rosamund (1832) from OcCre Dos Amigos (missing in action); Amati Hannah (ship in a bottle); Mamoli America (1851); Bluenose fishing schooner (1921) (scratch); Off-Centre Sailing Skiff (scratch) under the bench: MS Emma C Barry; MS USS Constitution; MS Flying Fish; Corel Berlin; a wood supplier Colonial Schooner Hannah; Victory Models H.M.S. Fly; CAF Models HMS Granado; MS USS Confederacy
yvesvidal Posted May 24 Author #462 Posted May 24 James, Hamilton, Thank you for your kind words. I wish I could dedicate more time to her, but between work, family and a Classic Bally pinball that I am restoring, she is on the back-burner. Yves Guyuti and mtaylor 2 Quote
Kevin Posted May 24 #463 Posted May 24 still my favourite build on MSW yvesvidal and mtaylor 2 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
mtaylor Posted May 24 #464 Posted May 24 A very impressive model, Yves. No rush or pressure from us on speed as we've all been there with other projects also. yvesvidal 1 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)
yvesvidal Posted June 28 Author #465 Posted June 28 (edited) The pinball machine is finished. I can now go back to some of my favorite models: HMS Bellona !!! As I mentioned before, I am now going beyond what the CAF Model kit offers. I built a bowsprit, using the "Anatomy of the ship" book and increased the dimensions given in the reference book to the scale of 1/48th. This bowsprit increases by a good foot, the length of the model and make it even more difficult to move. Honestly, I just could not live with the little stump provided in the kit, even if I know that it was the proper way to present it, for Admiralty budget allowances. I was also (almost) regretting the lack of rigging on that model. That regret has been satiated and I am glad I don't have to rig anything else. All the lines have been prepared. I just have to finish by putting them under tension and finalizing the backgammon of the bowsprit. The rigging is entirely based on the Anatomy of the book, so if it is not correct, know that it is the best I could do. A couple more details and the bow will be complete. Stay tuned.... Yves Edited June 28 by yvesvidal John Ruy, Fernando E, JpR62 and 15 others 15 3 Quote
CDW Posted June 28 #466 Posted June 28 Great looking pinball machine. Super nice ship. She's your labor of love. When I was a kid in the 60's, my dad forbade me to play pinball machines, but I would sneak around and play them anyway now and then at the risk of the leather strap across my fanny. It wasn't until I was a grown man, and my dad was passed away for some time before I learned why. At the young age of 16, dad went to work for the 1st godfather in my town as his errand runner. The good old boys controlled all gaming and other vice in the area along with "girl activities". He kept me away from gaming because all those type machines were under the strict control of his boss. Dad kept us completely in the dark about what was going on and why. People who knew would never talk about it at all until long after he was gone. yvesvidal, mtaylor and GrandpaPhil 3 Quote Completed Projects: USS Fletcher 1:144 Scharnhorst 1:350 USS Independence LCS-2 1:350 1:32 J7W1 Shinden Interceptor/Fighter Fairey Swordfish Mk. II 1:48 Harbor Tug Box Scale Albatros D.V 1:32 Ala-Kart 1:25 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder 1:24 S-100 Schnellboot 1:72 Mercury Capsule and Atlas Booster BR-52 Steam Locomotive 1:35 Triumph 3 HW Motorcycle 1:9 Scale F-16XL-2 Experimental Fighter Bomber 1:48 Rafale 1:48 F-15E Strike Eagle 1:48 Petlyakov PE-2 Soviet Dive Bomber 1:48 TBM3 Avenger 1:32 1931 Cadillac 1:25 Scammell Pioneer SV2S Heavy Breakdown Tractor 1:35 M-50 Israeli Sherman 1:35 Military Wrecker 1:32 Delahaye 135 1:24 Toyota Sard Supra GT 1:24 Enzo Ferrari 1:24 1970 Baldwin Motion Camaro 1:25 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Stock Car 1:25 American LaFrance Eagle Fire Pumper 1:25 1940 Ford Standard Coupe 1:25 VolksWagen Dragster/Dune Buggy/Street Rod 1:25 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 1:12 Porsche GT-1 Evo 1:24 Scharnhorst 1940 1:700 IJN Akitsushima Seaplane Tender 1:700 HMS Hood 1941 1:700 Prinz Eugen 1942 1:700
mrcc Posted June 28 #467 Posted June 28 Amazing! yvesvidal and mtaylor 2 Quote Julian Current: Mamoli - Friesland Billing Boats - Dutch Sperwer Finished: Billing Boats - Bluenose Mamoli - Santa Maria On Hold: Caldercraft - Bomb Vessel Granado
scrubbyj427 Posted June 28 #468 Posted June 28 That’s an impressive beast mtaylor and yvesvidal 2 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
yvesvidal Posted June 29 Author #469 Posted June 29 15 hours ago, CDW said: Great looking pinball machine. Super nice ship. She's your labor of love. When I was a kid in the 60's, my dad forbade me to play pinball machines, but I would sneak around and play them anyway now and then at the risk of the leather strap across my fanny. It wasn't until I was a grown man, and my dad was passed away for some time before I learned why. At the young age of 16, dad went to work for the 1st godfather in my town as his errand runner. The good old boys controlled all gaming and other vice in the area along with "girl activities". He kept me away from gaming because all those type machines were under the strict control of his boss. Dad kept us completely in the dark about what was going on and why. People who knew would never talk about it at all until long after he was gone. They were rehearsing (or copying) the Las Vegas operating model. Yves mtaylor 1 Quote
CDW Posted June 29 #470 Posted June 29 (edited) 4 hours ago, yvesvidal said: They were rehearsing (or copying) the Las Vegas operating model. Yves They were older than that. Dad went to work for him in 1929. Back then, Tampa was like a second home for Al Capone. It was known as “little Chicago”. Edited June 29 by CDW mtaylor 1 Quote Completed Projects: USS Fletcher 1:144 Scharnhorst 1:350 USS Independence LCS-2 1:350 1:32 J7W1 Shinden Interceptor/Fighter Fairey Swordfish Mk. II 1:48 Harbor Tug Box Scale Albatros D.V 1:32 Ala-Kart 1:25 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder 1:24 S-100 Schnellboot 1:72 Mercury Capsule and Atlas Booster BR-52 Steam Locomotive 1:35 Triumph 3 HW Motorcycle 1:9 Scale F-16XL-2 Experimental Fighter Bomber 1:48 Rafale 1:48 F-15E Strike Eagle 1:48 Petlyakov PE-2 Soviet Dive Bomber 1:48 TBM3 Avenger 1:32 1931 Cadillac 1:25 Scammell Pioneer SV2S Heavy Breakdown Tractor 1:35 M-50 Israeli Sherman 1:35 Military Wrecker 1:32 Delahaye 135 1:24 Toyota Sard Supra GT 1:24 Enzo Ferrari 1:24 1970 Baldwin Motion Camaro 1:25 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Stock Car 1:25 American LaFrance Eagle Fire Pumper 1:25 1940 Ford Standard Coupe 1:25 VolksWagen Dragster/Dune Buggy/Street Rod 1:25 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 1:12 Porsche GT-1 Evo 1:24 Scharnhorst 1940 1:700 IJN Akitsushima Seaplane Tender 1:700 HMS Hood 1941 1:700 Prinz Eugen 1942 1:700
yvesvidal Posted July 8 Author #471 Posted July 8 Some progress on the starboard anchor. I am taking all my information and inspiration from the Anatomy of the Ship book, for that part of the assembly: I need to complete the Port side and we will be nearing completion of that big kit. Yves wvdhee, Javelin, mort stoll and 12 others 11 4 Quote
yvesvidal Posted July 8 Author #472 Posted July 8 A few months ago, I presented the dry-dock cradle I intend to use to display and keep the model, out of trouble. Here are a few pictures of it, fully assembled with a bottom covering made of dark blue velvet fabric: An overall view of the dry-dock display (62 inches by 18 inches): Yves jpalmer1970, AJohnson, John Ruy and 15 others 15 3 Quote
Ronald-V Posted July 9 #473 Posted July 9 That looks like a beautiful way of displaying her! Curious about the final photo's! yvesvidal 1 Quote Currently working on the HMS Sphinx from Vanguard Models
yvesvidal Posted July 9 Author #474 Posted July 9 The Port anchor has been secured, in a similar way: Technically, the CAF Model kit as offered by the manufacturer, is completed and finished. Actually, with the addition of the bowsprit and some other details, I went beyond what the kit is proposing. However, this saga is not completed yet as I am planning to add a longboat to Bellona. I purchased the Model Shipways / Chuck Passaro kit for that purpose and will try to build it in the coming months. So stay tuned as there will be more development and pictures. Yves jpalmer1970, mort stoll, scrubbyj427 and 12 others 13 2 Quote
Kevin Posted July 9 #475 Posted July 9 did you ever consider going the whole way and masting her? yvesvidal 1 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
yvesvidal Posted July 9 Author #476 Posted July 9 3 hours ago, Kevin said: did you ever consider going the whole way and masting her? Kevin, not at all. I thought about it for a fleeting moment and after rigging the bowsprit, that crazy idea quickly faded away. Yves John Ruy, Kevin and scrubbyj427 2 1 Quote
yvesvidal Posted August 4 Author #477 Posted August 4 I just got the stand for the model, built by a friend. The low table is made entirely from Maple wood. I realized that the ensign is still missing (although finished), but I hope you will still enjoy the pictures: More pictures coming.... Yves hamilton, jpalmer1970, AON and 21 others 11 13 Quote
yvesvidal Posted August 5 Author #478 Posted August 5 More pictures of the HMS Bellona kit, designed by CAF Model: Yves TJM, Chuck, Ishmael and 19 others 9 13 Quote
yvesvidal Posted August 5 Author #479 Posted August 5 A few pictures showing the size of the model: it is indeed massive ! My partner, who has been extremely supportive of this project Hopefully, the next picture will have the ensign floating on the stern.... Yves TJM, DavidEN, Guyuti and 26 others 14 1 14 Quote
JGoff Posted August 5 #480 Posted August 5 Absolutely stunning! And you took some really nice shots. Perhaps my favorite was the photo of the bow from the perspective of your two figures. Really compelling, and you can appreciate the just how immense these ships were. John Ruy, yvesvidal, Knocklouder and 3 others 6 Quote Johnathon Current Build: Lady Nelson Completed Build: NRG Half-Hull Planking Project
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