clearway Posted August 18, 2023 Share #31 Posted August 18, 2023 2 hours ago, ccoyle said: You really just need the tiniest of divots my admiral keeps calling me a right divot😁 AJohnson, ccoyle, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJohnson Posted August 18, 2023 Author Share #32 Posted August 18, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, clearway said: my admiral keeps calling me a right divot😁 Wow, your Admiral sounds lovely, compared to what I get called when I mention the next model project! 🤣 Edited August 18, 2023 by AJohnson Canute and clearway 2 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...
clearway Posted August 19, 2023 Share #33 Posted August 19, 2023 11 hours ago, AJohnson said: Wow, your Admiral sounds lovely, compared to what I get called when I mention the next model project! 🤣 Oh believe me it gets worse than that😁 Keith Canute and AJohnson 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJohnson Posted August 20, 2023 Author Share #34 Posted August 20, 2023 Recovering from the ignominy of rigging disasters (I have patched things up and fortunately no huge scars visible) I have completed the baseboard. The working baseboard was cleaned up a bit and a cardboard template of the Earnslaw pinned to the board. I then painted around this in thick Gesso to replicate the lake surface, nothing too rough as this is 1/250 scale and not the North Sea! This took a couple of applications to build-up the surface as the Gesso relaxed a little as it dried. It was then a case of many acrylic washes; some light, some dark to try and create a layered look. Once happy with the colouration I started with layers of Gloss medium and little strands of cotton wool to add a little interest and hide the waterline seams better. Overall fairly happy with the effect. My styrene road has arrived so I can finish the Bridge canopy and start on the thread handrailing. Hoping to do a better job of this than on my last build. Getting there, thanks for looking in! druxey, Knocklouder, ccoyle and 7 others 10 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...
AJohnson Posted August 22, 2023 Author Share #35 Posted August 22, 2023 (edited) Small update today, showing progress with the railings; made from using the kit template and glued Gutermann white thread - top rail painted brown. I have done the main runs for the promenade deck and have attached the forward section and a few life rings for good measure. The styrene rod stock has arrived, so I have finished the main awning. Just need to complete the bridge awning and tissue covering, handrails for the bridge and some more navigation lights. Getting close now, if I can get a good evening or two at this, we might be getting to the finish line! 😲 Edited August 22, 2023 by AJohnson Canute, Richard44, yvesvidal and 7 others 10 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...
AJohnson Posted August 24, 2023 Author Share #36 Posted August 24, 2023 Well here we are folks, calling this one finished! Finishing touches were the Bridge framing, handrails, canopy and Navigation lights. Altogether a challenging but fun build (in places!) The limit of my paper skills at the moment. I have the "Brighton" in stock to do next time I feel the call of the "Card Side" 😵 Thank you all for following along and the encouragement. A final set of pictures for you. amateur, Canute, hof00 and 12 others 8 7 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...
DaveBaxt Posted August 24, 2023 Share #37 Posted August 24, 2023 Sorry I missed this build Andrew, however she looks a Beauty. What's next then Vanguard? Canute, mtaylor and AJohnson 2 1 Quote Completed St Canute Billings Dec 2020 Completed HMS Bounty Amati May 2021 Finished Currently building HM Bark Endeavour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJohnson Posted August 24, 2023 Author Share #38 Posted August 24, 2023 4 minutes ago, DaveBaxt said: Sorry I missed this build Andrew, however she looks a Beauty. What's next then Vanguard? Thanks Dave, yes, I think I might be Trial-ing a Vanguard model! Canute and mtaylor 2 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...
ccoyle Posted August 24, 2023 Share #39 Posted August 24, 2023 A very credible build, sir -- well done! AJohnson, mtaylor and Canute 2 1 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...
Kevin-the-lubber Posted August 24, 2023 Share #40 Posted August 24, 2023 This is amazing, I followed the link from the 'At A Glance' thread and would never have guessed this was a card model. You have piqued my interest! AJohnson, Canute and mtaylor 2 1 Quote Kevin https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/ktl_model_shop Current projects: HMS Victory 1:100 (Heller / Scratch, kind of active, depending on the alignment of the planets) https://modelshipworld.com/topic/23247-hms-victory-by-kevin-the-lubber-heller-1100-plastic-with-3d-printed-additions/ Cutty Sark 1:96 (More scratch than Revell, parked for now) https://modelshipworld.com/topic/30964-cutty-sark-by-kevin-the-lubber-revell-196 Soleil Royal 1:100 (Heller..... and probably some bashing. The one I'm not supposed to be working on yet) https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36944-le-soleil-royal-by-kevin-the-lubber-heller-1100-plastic/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 24, 2023 Share #41 Posted August 24, 2023 Beautiful. Hard to believe it's card. AJohnson, Canute and druxey 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...
GrandpaPhil Posted August 24, 2023 Share #42 Posted August 24, 2023 Very nicely done! Canute, mtaylor and AJohnson 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...
yvesvidal Posted August 25, 2023 Share #43 Posted August 25, 2023 Fantastic presentation of that beautiful model. Yves mtaylor, Canute and AJohnson 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearway Posted August 25, 2023 Share #44 Posted August 25, 2023 Well done- the base really sets her off Keith mtaylor, AJohnson and Canute 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canute Posted August 25, 2023 Share #45 Posted August 25, 2023 Very nice, Andrew. And your sea looks spot on. 👍 AJohnson and mtaylor 1 1 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knocklouder Posted August 25, 2023 Share #46 Posted August 25, 2023 Very nicely done, Congratulations Canute, AJohnson and mtaylor 2 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...
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