Seventynet Posted August 5 Share #481 Posted August 5 Great accomplishment, Yves! What a beautiful job. Ian yvesvidal, Guyuti and mtaylor 2 1 Quote Builds in progress - Speedwell - by Syren Ship Model Company Builds completed - Hayling Hoy - by David Antscherl - Naval Cutter Cheerful - by Syren Ship Model Company - Cape Cod Catboat - by Bluejacket - Gokstad - by Dusek - Ship's Boat - by Dusek - Brazzera - by MarisStella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcc Posted August 5 Share #482 Posted August 5 Wow… beautiful job! yvesvidal, Knocklouder, Guyuti and 1 other 3 1 Quote Julian Current: Mamoli - Friesland Billing Boats - Dutch Sperwer Finished: Billing Boats - Bluenose Mamoli - Santa Maria On Hold: Caldercraft - Bomb Vessel Granado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvm27 Posted August 5 Share #483 Posted August 5 Congratulations on a beautiful model! I'm stunned that you have made her into a coffee table. That wouldn't survive the weekend here after a grandchildren visit. yvesvidal, Guyuti, BobG and 1 other 1 3 Quote GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton Posted August 5 Share #484 Posted August 5 Amazing work Yves! And beautifully displayed! hamilton mtaylor, Guyuti and yvesvidal 2 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpalmer1970 Posted August 5 Share #485 Posted August 5 Congratulations. It has been great watching you work through this build. yvesvidal and Guyuti 1 1 Quote -‐-‐-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Current Build Hayling Hoy 1760 - First POF scratch build Completed HMB Endeavour's Longboat by Artesania Latina Completed HM Armed Cutter Alert by Vanguard Models Completed 18ft cutter and 34ft launch by Vanguard Models Completed Pen Duick by Artesania Latina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronald-V Posted August 5 Share #486 Posted August 5 Amazing result! And didn't realize it's this large 😮 yvesvidal, mtaylor, AON and 2 others 4 1 Quote Currently working on the HMS Sphinx from Vanguard Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ruy Posted August 5 Share #487 Posted August 5 Congratulations Yves, Awesome! 😎 yvesvidal and mtaylor 1 1 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brunnels Posted August 5 Share #488 Posted August 5 Amazing model, I had to do a double take when I saw how massive it really was, the size of some of these kits really gets lost in the macro haha. mtaylor and yvesvidal 1 1 Quote Current Build HMS Sphinx, Vanguard Models 1:64 Scale Finished Builds: HMS Beagle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thukydides Posted August 5 Share #489 Posted August 5 Congrats, that thing is so huge, I never really appreciated how big till I saw these most recent pictures. yvesvidal and mtaylor 1 1 Quote Current Builds: HMS Perseus (Scratch) Completed Builds: Type VII C U Boat (HobbyBoss); HM Cutter Alert (Vanguard Models) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted August 5 Share #490 Posted August 5 WOW! Now that's a jaw-dropping model and display! Congratulations! mtaylor and yvesvidal 1 1 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJohnson Posted August 5 Share #491 Posted August 5 Congratulations, that is a beautiful model and it is a whopper! 👏👏👏 yvesvidal and mtaylor 1 1 Quote Andrew Current builds:- HM Gun-brig Sparkler - Vanguard (1/64) , HMAV Bounty - Caldercraft (1/64) Completed (Kits):- Vanguard Models (1/64) :- HM Cutter Trial , Nisha - Brixham trawler Caldercraft (1/64) :- HMS Orestes(Mars), HM Cutter Sherbourne Paper Shipwright (1/250) :- TSS Earnslaw, Puffer Starlight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mort stoll Posted August 5 Share #492 Posted August 5 Well done sailor, very very well done. mtaylor, yvesvidal and AJohnson 2 1 Quote Current Build - Caldercraft Victory Completed - Artesiana Latina Swift, Harvey, MGS Prince de Neufchatel, Imai USS Susquehanna, Mamoli Constitution, Rattlesnake per Hunt Practium, Caldercraft Snake, Diana, Kammerlander Duke William Waiting to be Launched - Bluejacket Constitution Proud member of The New Jersey Ship Model Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrubbyj427 Posted August 5 Share #493 Posted August 5 Nicely done Yves! Quite the project you’ve taken on. Very nice display! Inspiring me to work on my Portland further. JJ mtaylor and AJohnson 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDW Posted August 5 Share #494 Posted August 5 In just a few words, you built a gorgeous model, Yves, and a most excellent display. AJohnson, mtaylor and yvesvidal 2 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted August 6 Share #495 Posted August 6 Wow, that´s a fantastic build you finished there. I only now stumbled into the log and have to dig a bit further, but what you have achieved looks fantastic in every aspect. I liked the front pic especially with the perfect coppering showing. Cheers Rob mtaylor and yvesvidal 1 1 Quote Current builds: Shelby Cobra Coupe by DocRob - Model Factory Hiro - 1/12 McLaren Mp4/6 - Ayrton Senna - Fujimi - 1/20 - paused Duchess of Kingston - paused Finished builds: F4U-1A Corsair - Tamiya 1/32 USS Arizona 1/350 Eduard Caudron C.561 French Racing Plane 1/48 Nachtigall on Speed Arado 234 B-2N by DocRob - 1/32 - Fly Renault RE20 Turbo - Tamiya - 1/12 P-38J Wicked Woman - Tamiya - 1/48 AEG G.IV Creature of the Night - WNW - 1/32 "Big Tank" Crocker OHV motorcycle by DocRob - Model Factory Hiro - 1/9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JpR62 Posted August 6 Share #496 Posted August 6 What a superb model! It's been a real pleasure to follow your magnificent work. The result is well worth the time invested. Congratulations! mtaylor and yvesvidal 1 1 Quote Jean-Paul 'You are not carving a bear with a chain saw here folks', Chuck Passaro, ´Queen Anne Style Barge´ manual of instructions Current builds : Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model - 1:24 HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:48 Santa Maria boat 1492 - Korabel (Ukraine) - 1:24 Captain John Smith's shallop - Korabel (Ukraine) - 1:32 Finished build : Queen Anne Barge - Syren Ship Model - 1:24 Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways - 1:48 Batelina - MarisStella - 1:10 Next on list : HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Syren Ship Model - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvesvidal Posted August 11 Author Share #497 Posted August 11 The ensign is finally in place: CAF Model provides a nice fabric printed flag that I attached to a rope and staff. A few more pictures of the vessel before coming to a temporary conclusion: I tried to capture the immensity of these vessels, when compared to human beings: the two figures are in the 1/48th scale and are measuring about 1.70 meter (5'8") which is most likely a good height for people in the XVIII century. The hat is probably higher.... It is time to watch Bellona sail away while other projects await us. We will revisit this project in the future, for sure. My partner complains that there are no sails.... Below are pictures of a large box containing all the wooden "sprues" that I used along these five sessions of the model building. I really hate to throw away all this nice wood as it is precious in a way, but most notably because of the memories that are attached to it. I really enjoyed building this "master piece" (according to CAF Model...) of a ship, and may build another ship from CAF, in the future. I have expressed my complaints all along this Build Log (the main one being the lack of written instructions) but I may focus now on the main positive points about building a CAF model: The kit is organized in Sessions, allowing you to not spend all your savings in one shot and to give you a chance to test the waters, so to speak. And that is exactly what I did with Session #1. After trying it, being successful and really enjoying it, purchasing the other sessions made perfect sense. The fantastic support provided by CAF Model owner "Tom". When a part did not fit or when something was missing, Tom was responding immediately to my requests and shipping free of charge, all that I needed. Tom even provided me with some spare parts that had been improved during the time it took me to build the kit. I am not aware of any Manufacturers (With the exception of Syren and Chuck) responding so quickly and diligently to all my requests (parts or instructions). I would encourage modelers to give a try to a CAF model. This ship was my second ship and planked hull (the first one being the Emma from Model Shipways) and I would not have been able to finish it if the kit was not properly designed. There are some tricks and I would encourage potential builders to read carefully my notes on this thread. It has been a great experience and I may do it again, in the future. I also wanted to thank all the viewers who provided me with encouragement and support during the building of this big kit. Without your optimism and interest, I may have given up at times. Yves SiriusVoyager, Ronald-V, jpalmer1970 and 23 others 19 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDW Posted August 11 Share #498 Posted August 11 It has been a pleasure watching your progress on this fabulous project. Well done is an understatement. mtaylor, yvesvidal, Ryland Craze and 2 others 4 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javelin Posted August 11 Share #499 Posted August 11 Fantastic build. I personally regret not seeing it masted and rigged, but I also understand the amount of work involved in that. Love the finish and scale people. Congratulations on finishing it! mtaylor and yvesvidal 1 1 Quote Roel Gallery Scratch built: 1/700 CLV Living Stone 1/700 ULCC Ti Europe 1/400 Split barge Bengel 1/100 tug Union Eagle 1/2000 Sea Installer - bottle 1/2000 CSD Spartacus Build logs: 1/2000 Sea Installer - FINISHED - Bottle 1/2000 Spartacus - FINISHED 1/100 LPG Tanker Chaconia - Radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted August 12 Share #500 Posted August 12 Not only is your model simply stunning but remarkable as well given that it was only your second model ship build. Wow! I couldn't help notice the high end stereo equipment in the photos as well....speakers, amps, turntable. I'd love to know what your set up is. yvesvidal and mtaylor 1 1 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearshore Posted August 12 Share #501 Posted August 12 Amazing job on this fabulous build. Can't wait to see your next project. Congratulations!!!! Nearshore yvesvidal and Guyuti 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted October 16 Share #502 Posted October 16 Just fantastic, Yves. Thanks for letting us follow along on this journey. Ryland Craze, scrubbyj427 and yvesvidal 2 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonphil1960 Posted October 24 Share #503 Posted October 24 I'm interested in how you found the instructions. Were they detailed enough that many questions didn't have to be asked or were they lacking ?? Great work. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvesvidal Posted October 24 Author Share #504 Posted October 24 8 minutes ago, Tonphil1960 said: I'm interested in how you found the instructions. Were they detailed enough that many questions didn't have to be asked or were they lacking ?? Great work. They were lacking, most definitely. I have posted pictures of the instructions at times and it is basically a snapshot of the CAD application running on the screen. It can be done (as I proved it), but will require a lot of forward thinking. Also, I would not follow the Sessions order as I have explained in my long Log. You can start with Session 1, but you will quickly need the other ones especially to build the stern. Tom of CAF Models, is a fantastic guy and will help you if you run into issues. Yves Ryland Craze, scrubbyj427, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted October 25 Share #505 Posted October 25 so pleased to have watched your journey with this build, Congratulations Ryland Craze, yvesvidal and mtaylor 2 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvesvidal Posted October 25 Author Share #506 Posted October 25 5 hours ago, Kevin said: so pleased to have watched your journey with this build, Congratulations Thank you Kevin. Your support and encouragements have been very helpful. Yves mtaylor and Kevin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted October 25 Share #507 Posted October 25 Fantastic build, Yves. I have to go into your log thoroughly later, but your Bellona looks absolutely fantastic. I like the way you displayed your model and it encourages me to start with my HMS Sphinx without complete masting and rigging, but not before I finish the rigging of my Duchess of Kingston. BTW, I can´t identify your turntable, but like the clear acrylic look. I have some myself, including my top player, a Transrotor Fat Bob-S with a Sorane tonearm, a great setup, combined with the Phasemation PP-200 cartrdige. Cheers Rob mtaylor and yvesvidal 1 1 Quote Current builds: Shelby Cobra Coupe by DocRob - Model Factory Hiro - 1/12 McLaren Mp4/6 - Ayrton Senna - Fujimi - 1/20 - paused Duchess of Kingston - paused Finished builds: F4U-1A Corsair - Tamiya 1/32 USS Arizona 1/350 Eduard Caudron C.561 French Racing Plane 1/48 Nachtigall on Speed Arado 234 B-2N by DocRob - 1/32 - Fly Renault RE20 Turbo - Tamiya - 1/12 P-38J Wicked Woman - Tamiya - 1/48 AEG G.IV Creature of the Night - WNW - 1/32 "Big Tank" Crocker OHV motorcycle by DocRob - Model Factory Hiro - 1/9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted Tuesday at 12:55 AM Share #508 Posted Tuesday at 12:55 AM Congratulations on the fantastic finish of a beautiful model! Very well done! mtaylor, Ryland Craze and yvesvidal 2 1 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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