Johngr Posted March 1 Author #31 Posted March 1 Capstan , chain and other details added to bow. Next stage the structure for main gun. yvesvidal, hof00, Coyote_6 and 6 others 9 Quote Current Build : https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36346-hms-hood-1941-by-johngr-flyhawk-1700-plastic/ Current Build (on hold): Amati Endeavor 1:80 Current Build (on hold): VEE HOBBY USS SOUTH DAKOTA 1:700 Current ReBuild (on hold): Le Superbe - 1784 1:60 Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35369-hms-agassiz-1941-by-johngr-finished-hmv-1250-card/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35301-soya-by-johngr-hasegawa-1350/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35037-celtic-voyager-by-johngr-paper-shipwright-1250-card/
Johngr Posted March 3 Author #32 Posted March 3 The base for main gun, ammo and other parts placed. and before that, test fitting the main gun. Richard44, mtaylor, AJohnson and 7 others 10 Quote Current Build : https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36346-hms-hood-1941-by-johngr-flyhawk-1700-plastic/ Current Build (on hold): Amati Endeavor 1:80 Current Build (on hold): VEE HOBBY USS SOUTH DAKOTA 1:700 Current ReBuild (on hold): Le Superbe - 1784 1:60 Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35369-hms-agassiz-1941-by-johngr-finished-hmv-1250-card/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35301-soya-by-johngr-hasegawa-1350/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35037-celtic-voyager-by-johngr-paper-shipwright-1250-card/
Johngr Posted March 6 Author #33 Posted March 6 The most part of the bow is complete. Next the most difficult and fun part of assembly , masts and rigging! mtaylor, ccoyle, GrandpaPhil and 5 others 8 Quote Current Build : https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36346-hms-hood-1941-by-johngr-flyhawk-1700-plastic/ Current Build (on hold): Amati Endeavor 1:80 Current Build (on hold): VEE HOBBY USS SOUTH DAKOTA 1:700 Current ReBuild (on hold): Le Superbe - 1784 1:60 Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35369-hms-agassiz-1941-by-johngr-finished-hmv-1250-card/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35301-soya-by-johngr-hasegawa-1350/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35037-celtic-voyager-by-johngr-paper-shipwright-1250-card/
ccoyle Posted March 6 #34 Posted March 6 49 minutes ago, Johngr said: fun part of assembly , masts and rigging! Hmm. 🤨 mtaylor, Richard44 and Canute 3 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
Johngr Posted March 7 Author #35 Posted March 7 20 hours ago, ccoyle said: Hmm. 🤨 You're probably right, the word fun might not be the most appropriate, but it's certainly included in the process! 😀 ccoyle, Richard44, king derelict and 2 others 5 Quote Current Build : https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36346-hms-hood-1941-by-johngr-flyhawk-1700-plastic/ Current Build (on hold): Amati Endeavor 1:80 Current Build (on hold): VEE HOBBY USS SOUTH DAKOTA 1:700 Current ReBuild (on hold): Le Superbe - 1784 1:60 Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35369-hms-agassiz-1941-by-johngr-finished-hmv-1250-card/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35301-soya-by-johngr-hasegawa-1350/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35037-celtic-voyager-by-johngr-paper-shipwright-1250-card/
ccoyle Posted March 7 #36 Posted March 7 1 hour ago, Johngr said: You're probably right, the word fun might not be the most appropriate, but it's certainly included in the process! 😀 I can think of many things that are more "fun" than doing rigging in 1/250 scale -- like licking a cactus, prepping for a colonoscopy, or being forced to sit through a Hallmark Channel Christmas movie marathon. 😜 mtaylor, Canute, Richard44 and 2 others 1 4 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
Johngr Posted March 8 Author #37 Posted March 8 23 hours ago, ccoyle said: I can think of many things that are more "fun" than doing rigging in 1/250 scale -- like licking a cactus, prepping for a colonoscopy, or being forced to sit through a Hallmark Channel Christmas movie marathon. 😜 I am thinking for my next project to start the 1/700 SMS Emden but the instructions don't include rigging!. I am wonder why. 😀 mtaylor, ccoyle and Canute 1 2 Quote Current Build : https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36346-hms-hood-1941-by-johngr-flyhawk-1700-plastic/ Current Build (on hold): Amati Endeavor 1:80 Current Build (on hold): VEE HOBBY USS SOUTH DAKOTA 1:700 Current ReBuild (on hold): Le Superbe - 1784 1:60 Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35369-hms-agassiz-1941-by-johngr-finished-hmv-1250-card/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35301-soya-by-johngr-hasegawa-1350/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35037-celtic-voyager-by-johngr-paper-shipwright-1250-card/
Johngr Posted March 11 Author #38 Posted March 11 I initially tried to solder the masts but due to my soldering iron malfunctioning I ended up soldering them with CA after cutting a notch in the mainmast to fit the horizontals better. The complete masts ready and placed on board yvesvidal, mtaylor, ccoyle and 5 others 8 Quote Current Build : https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36346-hms-hood-1941-by-johngr-flyhawk-1700-plastic/ Current Build (on hold): Amati Endeavor 1:80 Current Build (on hold): VEE HOBBY USS SOUTH DAKOTA 1:700 Current ReBuild (on hold): Le Superbe - 1784 1:60 Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35369-hms-agassiz-1941-by-johngr-finished-hmv-1250-card/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35301-soya-by-johngr-hasegawa-1350/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35037-celtic-voyager-by-johngr-paper-shipwright-1250-card/
GrandpaPhil Posted March 11 #39 Posted March 11 (edited) The HMV Emden in 1/250 scale is a nice kit too. I have it in my stash. Edited March 11 by GrandpaPhil Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
Johngr Posted March 11 Author #40 Posted March 11 6 minutes ago, GrandpaPhil said: The HMV Emden in 1/250 scale is a nice kit too. I have it in my stash. I have it too and it is indeed a very good kit. One of the next kits I will build for sure. GrandpaPhil, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Current Build : https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36346-hms-hood-1941-by-johngr-flyhawk-1700-plastic/ Current Build (on hold): Amati Endeavor 1:80 Current Build (on hold): VEE HOBBY USS SOUTH DAKOTA 1:700 Current ReBuild (on hold): Le Superbe - 1784 1:60 Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35369-hms-agassiz-1941-by-johngr-finished-hmv-1250-card/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35301-soya-by-johngr-hasegawa-1350/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35037-celtic-voyager-by-johngr-paper-shipwright-1250-card/
Johngr Posted March 15 Author #41 Posted March 15 The first steps have been taken. Studying the relatively simple drawings in the instructions, it seems that it will probably be relatively easy! GrandpaPhil, ccoyle, Canute and 5 others 8 Quote Current Build : https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36346-hms-hood-1941-by-johngr-flyhawk-1700-plastic/ Current Build (on hold): Amati Endeavor 1:80 Current Build (on hold): VEE HOBBY USS SOUTH DAKOTA 1:700 Current ReBuild (on hold): Le Superbe - 1784 1:60 Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35369-hms-agassiz-1941-by-johngr-finished-hmv-1250-card/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35301-soya-by-johngr-hasegawa-1350/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35037-celtic-voyager-by-johngr-paper-shipwright-1250-card/
yvesvidal Posted March 15 #42 Posted March 15 Beautiful model. It is hard to believe that it is made of paper/card. Great assembly. Yves mtaylor, king derelict and Canute 3 Quote
Johngr Posted March 16 Author #43 Posted March 16 11 hours ago, yvesvidal said: Beautiful model. It is hard to believe that it is made of paper/card. Great assembly. Yves Thank you Yves Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Current Build : https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36346-hms-hood-1941-by-johngr-flyhawk-1700-plastic/ Current Build (on hold): Amati Endeavor 1:80 Current Build (on hold): VEE HOBBY USS SOUTH DAKOTA 1:700 Current ReBuild (on hold): Le Superbe - 1784 1:60 Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35369-hms-agassiz-1941-by-johngr-finished-hmv-1250-card/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35301-soya-by-johngr-hasegawa-1350/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35037-celtic-voyager-by-johngr-paper-shipwright-1250-card/
Johngr Posted March 16 Author #44 Posted March 16 I found a relatively easy way to make multi-ended ropes. Of course, the difficulty remains in the final placement. mtaylor, yvesvidal, Coyote_6 and 5 others 8 Quote Current Build : https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36346-hms-hood-1941-by-johngr-flyhawk-1700-plastic/ Current Build (on hold): Amati Endeavor 1:80 Current Build (on hold): VEE HOBBY USS SOUTH DAKOTA 1:700 Current ReBuild (on hold): Le Superbe - 1784 1:60 Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35369-hms-agassiz-1941-by-johngr-finished-hmv-1250-card/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35301-soya-by-johngr-hasegawa-1350/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35037-celtic-voyager-by-johngr-paper-shipwright-1250-card/
Johngr Posted March 17 Author #45 Posted March 17 The initial placement has begun and coming to the end there were some final details and the installation of the bow rigging. yvesvidal, Richard44, Canute and 5 others 8 Quote Current Build : https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36346-hms-hood-1941-by-johngr-flyhawk-1700-plastic/ Current Build (on hold): Amati Endeavor 1:80 Current Build (on hold): VEE HOBBY USS SOUTH DAKOTA 1:700 Current ReBuild (on hold): Le Superbe - 1784 1:60 Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35369-hms-agassiz-1941-by-johngr-finished-hmv-1250-card/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35301-soya-by-johngr-hasegawa-1350/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35037-celtic-voyager-by-johngr-paper-shipwright-1250-card/
Johngr Posted March 18 Author #46 Posted March 18 (edited) Finished! I was very pleased with this model and i want to thank you all for the company on this journey. Now I have to think about what will be next. Maybe someone in the 1/700 scale! Edited March 18 by Johngr GrandpaPhil, ccoyle, Richard44 and 8 others 5 6 Quote Current Build : https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36346-hms-hood-1941-by-johngr-flyhawk-1700-plastic/ Current Build (on hold): Amati Endeavor 1:80 Current Build (on hold): VEE HOBBY USS SOUTH DAKOTA 1:700 Current ReBuild (on hold): Le Superbe - 1784 1:60 Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35369-hms-agassiz-1941-by-johngr-finished-hmv-1250-card/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35301-soya-by-johngr-hasegawa-1350/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35037-celtic-voyager-by-johngr-paper-shipwright-1250-card/
ccoyle Posted March 18 #47 Posted March 18 Absolutely fabulous! What a credit to the card modeler's art! PS: Do you follow the HMV page at Facebook? If not, I'd like to share a link to your build log there -- Benjamin (the owner) would certainly appreciate it. mtaylor, Canute and AJohnson 3 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
Canute Posted March 18 #48 Posted March 18 She's a beauty, John. Nicely done. AJohnson, mtaylor and king derelict 3 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
AJohnson Posted March 18 #49 Posted March 18 Amazing John. 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
GrandpaPhil Posted March 18 #50 Posted March 18 Congratulations! Very well done! Looking forward to the next one! Out of curiosity, what did you use for the rigging? Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
Coyote_6 Posted March 18 #51 Posted March 18 Very nice Sir. Very nice!! It is amazing to see what you card folks can do. My mind is blown! And such an interesting/different subject too. Congratulations. Canute, king derelict and mtaylor 3 Quote Steve Launched: USS Theodore Roosevelt, CVN 71 (1/720, Plastic) USS Missouri, BB 63 (1/535 Plastic) USS Yorktown, CV 5 (1/700, Plastic) In Dry Dock: Prince de Neufchatel, New York 1812 (1/58, Wood) USS Enterprise, CVAN 65 (1/720, Plastic)
Johngr Posted March 19 Author #52 Posted March 19 13 hours ago, ccoyle said: Absolutely fabulous! What a credit to the card modeler's art! PS: Do you follow the HMV page at Facebook? If not, I'd like to share a link to your build log there -- Benjamin (the owner) would certainly appreciate it. Thank you Chris, yes you can share the link. I wasn't aware of the forum, and thanks for the info. mtaylor, Canute and ccoyle 3 Quote Current Build : https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36346-hms-hood-1941-by-johngr-flyhawk-1700-plastic/ Current Build (on hold): Amati Endeavor 1:80 Current Build (on hold): VEE HOBBY USS SOUTH DAKOTA 1:700 Current ReBuild (on hold): Le Superbe - 1784 1:60 Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35369-hms-agassiz-1941-by-johngr-finished-hmv-1250-card/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35301-soya-by-johngr-hasegawa-1350/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35037-celtic-voyager-by-johngr-paper-shipwright-1250-card/
Johngr Posted March 19 Author #53 Posted March 19 13 hours ago, Canute said: She's a beauty, John. Nicely done. Thank you Ken. Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Current Build : https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36346-hms-hood-1941-by-johngr-flyhawk-1700-plastic/ Current Build (on hold): Amati Endeavor 1:80 Current Build (on hold): VEE HOBBY USS SOUTH DAKOTA 1:700 Current ReBuild (on hold): Le Superbe - 1784 1:60 Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35369-hms-agassiz-1941-by-johngr-finished-hmv-1250-card/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35301-soya-by-johngr-hasegawa-1350/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35037-celtic-voyager-by-johngr-paper-shipwright-1250-card/
Johngr Posted March 19 Author #54 Posted March 19 12 hours ago, AJohnson said: Amazing John. Thanks a lot Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Current Build : https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36346-hms-hood-1941-by-johngr-flyhawk-1700-plastic/ Current Build (on hold): Amati Endeavor 1:80 Current Build (on hold): VEE HOBBY USS SOUTH DAKOTA 1:700 Current ReBuild (on hold): Le Superbe - 1784 1:60 Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35369-hms-agassiz-1941-by-johngr-finished-hmv-1250-card/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35301-soya-by-johngr-hasegawa-1350/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35037-celtic-voyager-by-johngr-paper-shipwright-1250-card/
Johngr Posted March 19 Author #55 Posted March 19 12 hours ago, GrandpaPhil said: Congratulations! Very well done! Looking forward to the next one! Out of curiosity, what did you use for the rigging? Thank you Phil, i use the medium Lycra 0.121mm from Infini Model mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Current Build : https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36346-hms-hood-1941-by-johngr-flyhawk-1700-plastic/ Current Build (on hold): Amati Endeavor 1:80 Current Build (on hold): VEE HOBBY USS SOUTH DAKOTA 1:700 Current ReBuild (on hold): Le Superbe - 1784 1:60 Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35369-hms-agassiz-1941-by-johngr-finished-hmv-1250-card/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35301-soya-by-johngr-hasegawa-1350/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35037-celtic-voyager-by-johngr-paper-shipwright-1250-card/
Johngr Posted March 19 Author #56 Posted March 19 9 hours ago, Coyote_6 said: Very nice Sir. Very nice!! It is amazing to see what you card folks can do. My mind is blown! And such an interesting/different subject too. Congratulations. Thanks a lot Steve. Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Current Build : https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36346-hms-hood-1941-by-johngr-flyhawk-1700-plastic/ Current Build (on hold): Amati Endeavor 1:80 Current Build (on hold): VEE HOBBY USS SOUTH DAKOTA 1:700 Current ReBuild (on hold): Le Superbe - 1784 1:60 Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35369-hms-agassiz-1941-by-johngr-finished-hmv-1250-card/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35301-soya-by-johngr-hasegawa-1350/ Finished: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35037-celtic-voyager-by-johngr-paper-shipwright-1250-card/
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