Ship dude Posted December 11, 2022 Share #1 Posted December 11, 2022 Just joined the group. I have built many ships and was not aware of this forum. I finished the Sovereign of the seas in 2019 and the Soleil Royale in 2021. My newest project is the Amerigo Vespucci. It has been quite different that the older model ships with all the sun builds but I am enjoying the challenge. The hull was indeed different since it is painted and I was a putty and sanding operative until I got it just right. More to come. ccoyle, hof00, Prowler901 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ship dude Posted January 1, 2023 Author Share #2 Posted January 1, 2023 Moving along with the hull and the decking. The paint on the hull was quite a challenge. Many coats were needed but I think I nailed it. Happy new year to all. ccoyle, Prowler901 and Jeff preisler 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcmdrvr Posted January 1, 2023 Share #3 Posted January 1, 2023 Your experience with ship modelling and your skill in working with wood and metal to fashion the details of your models really stands out in the photos. I really like the decking and the details of the deck cabins. I will follow this build to learn more. Ship dude 1 Quote Current Build: HMS Dreadnought - PLASTIC - Waterline Completed Builds: USS Cairo by BlueJacket; Nave Egizia by Amati; Harriet Lane by Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ship dude Posted January 6, 2023 Author Share #4 Posted January 6, 2023 Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ship dude Posted January 15, 2023 Author Share #5 Posted January 15, 2023 Working on the sub builds for the main deck. The kit has a lot of deck sun builds which I am looking forward to. Prowler901, Knocklouder and Jeff preisler 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcmdrvr Posted January 15, 2023 Share #6 Posted January 15, 2023 What is your overall opinion of the kit. With all the deck furniture builds, you have to hope that the kit manufacturer has given you parts that fit. Quote Current Build: HMS Dreadnought - PLASTIC - Waterline Completed Builds: USS Cairo by BlueJacket; Nave Egizia by Amati; Harriet Lane by Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ship dude Posted January 15, 2023 Author Share #7 Posted January 15, 2023 I agree. I have some concerns about the exact position of the parts since there are no measurements. I’ve noticed on the layout that the rails for the future rigging are pretty tight to other pieces. time will tell. Good thing about being retired is I have plenty of time during the winter to work on the ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ship dude Posted January 26, 2023 Author Share #8 Posted January 26, 2023 Been about ten days since I last updated this log but I have done quite a bit of work. Sticking with traditional Ochre. Was not excited about but after i paint each piece with flat ochre I give it a spray with gloss clear to provide some shine and I like the results. Prowler901, Jeff preisler, clearway and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ship dude Posted February 14, 2023 Author Share #9 Posted February 14, 2023 Great to be retired and have winter weather to allow quality time for my build. Even my golf buddies are enjoying the picks. Prowler901, Kelp, Keith Black and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ship dude Posted March 5 Author Share #10 Posted March 5 For many reasons I have not been able to add to my blog but I did manage to finish the Amerigo this winter. Hope you enjoy the picks. clearway, Keith Black, Knocklouder and 4 others 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted March 5 Share #11 Posted March 5 Nice work -- congratulations! Keith Black and Knocklouder 2 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Bf 109E-7/trop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knocklouder Posted March 5 Share #12 Posted March 5 Awesome ship, nicely done Congratulations Keith Black 1 Quote Start so you can Finish !! Finished: The Sea of Galilee Boat-Scott Miller-1:20 , Amati } Hannah Ship in a Bottle:Santa Maria : LA Pinta : La Nana : The Mayflower : Viking Ship Drakkar The King Of the Mississippi Artesania Latina 1:80 Current Build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston-Vanguard Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ship dude Posted March 16 Author Share #13 Posted March 16 Thanks My great nephew asked me to build him a ship so I thought this year I would I knock out an easy kit for him. The Flying Dutchman. IMG_6831.mov Keith Black 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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