kiwiron Posted June 22 Author #151 Posted June 22 Port lids done, at least I know the procedure now. CODY and Charter33 2 Quote Current builds: HMS Victory - Caldercraft 1:72 Completed builds: HMB Endeavour - OcCre 1:54 HMS Supply - Caldercraft 1:64. Fishing boats, Bremen, Palamos.
kiwiron Posted June 23 Author #152 Posted June 23 Thanks for the likes gentlemen it keeps me going. A few re works done on areas I wasn't happy with. ERS Rich, RossR, brunnels and 3 others 6 Quote Current builds: HMS Victory - Caldercraft 1:72 Completed builds: HMB Endeavour - OcCre 1:54 HMS Supply - Caldercraft 1:64. Fishing boats, Bremen, Palamos.
kiwiron Posted June 28 Author #153 Posted June 28 Starboard lid production started. The Gimps Chimp, Ronald-V, Charter33 and 1 other 4 Quote Current builds: HMS Victory - Caldercraft 1:72 Completed builds: HMB Endeavour - OcCre 1:54 HMS Supply - Caldercraft 1:64. Fishing boats, Bremen, Palamos.
kiwiron Posted July 4 Author #154 Posted July 4 Starboard side done, those lids are a big project alright. Onto the hammock cranes now. Charter33, WHGreca, Yabuhebi and 2 others 5 Quote Current builds: HMS Victory - Caldercraft 1:72 Completed builds: HMB Endeavour - OcCre 1:54 HMS Supply - Caldercraft 1:64. Fishing boats, Bremen, Palamos.
kiwiron Posted July 15 Author #155 Posted July 15 Waist deck stantions done, now for the hammock cranes. Charter33, The Gimps Chimp, Ronald-V and 1 other 4 Quote Current builds: HMS Victory - Caldercraft 1:72 Completed builds: HMB Endeavour - OcCre 1:54 HMS Supply - Caldercraft 1:64. Fishing boats, Bremen, Palamos.
kiwiron Posted July 19 Author #156 Posted July 19 Hammock cranes done, now for thread and wish me luck for the netting. I got mosquito net in the end soaked in tea. The tulle didn't look that good. Charter33, BLACK VIKING, Javelin and 3 others 6 Quote Current builds: HMS Victory - Caldercraft 1:72 Completed builds: HMB Endeavour - OcCre 1:54 HMS Supply - Caldercraft 1:64. Fishing boats, Bremen, Palamos.
kiwiron Posted July 22 Author #157 Posted July 22 Hammock netting is a work in progress. By the last one I should have a technique that works for me. Leaving the waist stantions and outer poop deck hand rail until later would have been better. I used mosquito net stained in tea, the colour soaked in o.k. lots of breaks needed at this stage. The Gimps Chimp 1 Quote Current builds: HMS Victory - Caldercraft 1:72 Completed builds: HMB Endeavour - OcCre 1:54 HMS Supply - Caldercraft 1:64. Fishing boats, Bremen, Palamos.
kiwiron Posted July 22 Author #158 Posted July 22 Second one a bit better. The Gimps Chimp, WHGreca, CODY and 1 other 4 Quote Current builds: HMS Victory - Caldercraft 1:72 Completed builds: HMB Endeavour - OcCre 1:54 HMS Supply - Caldercraft 1:64. Fishing boats, Bremen, Palamos.
Charter33 Posted July 22 #159 Posted July 22 Looking very good Ron! That mosquito netting really looks the part. kiwiron 1 Quote
kiwiron Posted July 22 Author #160 Posted July 22 Thanks Graham, I think my latest technique will be better. I'll explain that later on. The tea soaks into this material really well. Quote Current builds: HMS Victory - Caldercraft 1:72 Completed builds: HMB Endeavour - OcCre 1:54 HMS Supply - Caldercraft 1:64. Fishing boats, Bremen, Palamos.
Charter33 Posted July 22 #161 Posted July 22 (edited) A quick question Ron. What size is the mesh on the fabric you have used? It's something I've been looking into in preparation for these hammock nets. I've been researching tulle netting but struggled to find a square or diamond pattern that matched my calculations. Been away from the 'shipyard' for a couple of weeks but hope to get back to building in a couple of days 🤞. Cheers, Graham Edited July 22 by Charter33 Typo Yabuhebi 1 Quote
kiwiron Posted July 23 Author #162 Posted July 23 Hi Graham, I hope the photo helps. The mosquito net was the only material I could find with a good diamond pattern. In New Zealand it is from spotlight, overseas maybe camping shop or craft shop. Tulle pattern here was just a square pattern. brunnels, SiriusVoyager, WHGreca and 1 other 4 Quote Current builds: HMS Victory - Caldercraft 1:72 Completed builds: HMB Endeavour - OcCre 1:54 HMS Supply - Caldercraft 1:64. Fishing boats, Bremen, Palamos.
Charter33 Posted July 23 #163 Posted July 23 Thanks Ron. Your mesh corresponds pretty much exactly with what I thought it needed to be, which is 2 mm across the corner to corner diagonal of each hole. The problem I found with a lot of the tulle fabric available is that it appears to be a hexagonal pattern, and often the pictures of samples in suppliers advertising material are taken so far away that the size and pattern is hard to see. Definitely need to see it first hand before buying! The hunt for mosquitoe netting in the UK begins..... Cheers, Graham. kiwiron 1 Quote
kiwiron Posted July 23 Author #164 Posted July 23 The scale of the mosquito net looks pretty good. Good luck with your search, I can always send you some from here. Charter33 1 Quote Current builds: HMS Victory - Caldercraft 1:72 Completed builds: HMB Endeavour - OcCre 1:54 HMS Supply - Caldercraft 1:64. Fishing boats, Bremen, Palamos.
kiwiron Posted July 28 Author #165 Posted July 28 Hammock nets finally done. Two ways to do it would be Robert 29'S idea glue top of diamond shape, let dry completely, then fit. Later I just fitted the net glued in place then trimmed the top. Mine is o.k from a distance but it was pretty difficult for me. The thread will catch on everything possible when tying. Fit the waist stanchions and waist hammock crane rail supports also outer poop deck hand rail after the nets. Good luck. Small addition to the anchor chain, eyelets fitted. Onto the anchors now, hopefully easier than the nets. RossR, JeffT, Stevenleehills and 4 others 7 Quote Current builds: HMS Victory - Caldercraft 1:72 Completed builds: HMB Endeavour - OcCre 1:54 HMS Supply - Caldercraft 1:64. Fishing boats, Bremen, Palamos.
kiwiron Posted July 31 Author #166 Posted July 31 Anchors finished, away in a safe place (hopefully). After that a good tidy up then a break before I start the masts. My other hobby needs some work. JeffT, mort stoll, ccoyle and 4 others 7 Quote Current builds: HMS Victory - Caldercraft 1:72 Completed builds: HMB Endeavour - OcCre 1:54 HMS Supply - Caldercraft 1:64. Fishing boats, Bremen, Palamos.
Charter33 Posted July 31 #167 Posted July 31 Great work Ron. Your advice on the best sequence for adding the hammock cranes has been noted, thanks! It's all coming together nicely. Will you be adding the netting on the bow section where the knightheads are mounted? Like that other hobby too.... N gauge? An impressive layout and the work under those bridges is intriguing. I'm just starting to get involved in model railways as well. Early days, but a totally unexpected Christmas gift from the Admiral of an Accurascale OO gauge class 55 Deltic locomotive (one of my favourites) provided the spark, and I'm working on getting to grips with DCC controllers etc. The gift came with a proviso, however - no building a layout until Victory has been completed 😄. mort stoll 1 Quote
kiwiron Posted August 1 Author #168 Posted August 1 Thanks a lot Graham, try both methods for the nets, you can cut it off and re do if not happy. Yes more netting on the bow later on also two lots on the masts. This layout is n gauge, I've got an Ho basic one as a test track as well. Under the bridges is for a river. Nice loco, my tracks are dc but I'll probably add DCC to the Ho layout at some stage, not cheap. The main trouble with my local train shop they are now only 5 minutes from home, very dangerous. You could always put a temporary track on the dinner table while the Admiral goes out. Looking forward to seeing your next Victory stage. It will be amazing as usual. Quote Current builds: HMS Victory - Caldercraft 1:72 Completed builds: HMB Endeavour - OcCre 1:54 HMS Supply - Caldercraft 1:64. Fishing boats, Bremen, Palamos.
mtdoramike Posted August 1 #169 Posted August 1 Beautiful train layout, but there is no way I would have left that brown table top exposed. would have covered it with green carpet or felt. Also beautiful work on the Vic as well. kiwiron 1 Quote
Charter33 Posted August 1 #170 Posted August 1 🤫 it has been known for the smallest layout possible, just over 90 cm long, to be connected to a Roco z21 control unit while the Admiral disappears to pilates on a Saturday morning......😉 Model trains are Grandson/Grandpa activity in this case, and for the younger member of the team a source of great fascination and focus. You're so fortunate to have that shop so close, Ron, but I can see the danger of tempation! My two closest stores have shut in the last year so purchases are usually made on-line, without the chance to look, handle and seek advice from the staff. I hope you will keep us updated with your layouts' development and evolution. Cheers, Graham. kiwiron 1 Quote
kiwiron Posted August 1 Author #171 Posted August 1 Thanks Mike, the layout is an old photo, it's been sealed and painted for a while now. Plaster work next then more paint for tarseal areas then brown paint wash on the hill cutting areas before the grass etc. Graham sounds good, great to share the hobby with a grandson, I loved my dad's trains and his Stephensons Rocket seeing our family were born in Liverpool, England. mtdoramike 1 Quote Current builds: HMS Victory - Caldercraft 1:72 Completed builds: HMB Endeavour - OcCre 1:54 HMS Supply - Caldercraft 1:64. Fishing boats, Bremen, Palamos.
kiwiron Posted October 29 Author #172 Posted October 29 Train layout nearly done. Just painting of cars & trucks to go. With New Zealand winning the America's cup for the third time in a row I had to buy the lego yacht. Putting off the mast tapering for a while over our summer with overseas and N.Z. motorcycle riding to come. Charter33 1 Quote Current builds: HMS Victory - Caldercraft 1:72 Completed builds: HMB Endeavour - OcCre 1:54 HMS Supply - Caldercraft 1:64. Fishing boats, Bremen, Palamos.
kiwiron Posted October 29 Author #173 Posted October 29 CODY 1 Quote Current builds: HMS Victory - Caldercraft 1:72 Completed builds: HMB Endeavour - OcCre 1:54 HMS Supply - Caldercraft 1:64. Fishing boats, Bremen, Palamos.
Charter33 Posted October 29 #174 Posted October 29 Nice job with the model railway Ron. You've packed a lot of detailed features into it 👏. As for the Lego New Zealand America's Cup yacht - wow! That's going straight on the Christmas list.... Cheers, Graham kiwiron 1 Quote
kiwiron Posted October 29 Author #175 Posted October 29 Thanks Graham, The yacht had 952 pieces and good instructions. I had to re do a couple of things but not too major. As per the Victory it pays to look ahead a few pages if things are a bit vague. You're doing a great job on your shed, very nice lining job. Ron. Quote Current builds: HMS Victory - Caldercraft 1:72 Completed builds: HMB Endeavour - OcCre 1:54 HMS Supply - Caldercraft 1:64. Fishing boats, Bremen, Palamos.
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