HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid by olliechristo - FINISHED - Modellers ShipYard -

[ringbolt2013]

Speaking of fasteners...did you know that the "screws" through the Keels and the heavy timbers were not threaded..they were just a plain rod....the rod was to carrode in the drilled hole and kind of 'weld" the iron to the wood. Neet

[olliechristo]

Some great bits of info guys... I didnt think of the corrosion aspect of iron agant copper in salt water..  ...

 

When i was putting the hinges on, I did think to myself.. Jeez they stand out a bit against copper but not much more.. I probably noted this due to looking at other builds but not really noticing the bronze hinges yet...  I may just paint over them with some bronze coloured paint as they are brass.. i may just leave them black also..

 

Tom, that is interesting and makes some perfect sense.. I thought the rudder 'screws or bolts' may carry on through keel and rudder and become like a massive rivet..   All very interesting, i love these finer things about ship contruction...   Regards  Ollie

[olliechristo]

Hi all, My led project was tackled today amongst other things, quite a success..  I purchased a remote controlled 'led candle' off ebay for $11 delivered..

 

I gutted it and re wired and modified to suit, lost the progress pictures unfortunately.

 

Remote works from a bout a metre, but it will need some kind of 'line of sight' (you cant box the electronics completely if you want to remote to work properly.). It is housed inside the unit originally so it does work somewhat inside a model, but in a closed timber hull may be a bit much i think..  I get a pathway through my cut-away... 

 

How long this setup lasts in the long term is unknown. But it will get used rarely..  And if fails its no big loss or can be replaced..

 

The light is appropriate looking, dim and flickers well... I may put a lantern over it instead of just a crude bulb...   If anyone wants a link send me a msg i can provide one for Australian or NZ memebers.. 

 

NOTE - it would be safest to contain batteries in plastic bag or container in case of future leakage..

 

I had to make a video to help show the result..Excuse my mumbling..   Ollie

 

[egkb]

Deadly Stuff Ollie, love the 'DVD Extras' style Commentary too

 

Eamonn

[RodR]

^{Awesome, simply awesome!}

[Bindy]

That looks fantastic Ollie! 

 

And thank you for the video so we can see it how it really is.  Great job!

[dgbot]

I like the result.  Subdued yet just enough to give a since of oil lanterns or candles.

David B

[Jim Lad]

Very impressive, Ollie.

 

John

[BANYAN]

Forget about the mumbling mate, the pictures spoke for themselves!  An excellent job, the flickering light really enhances the model (which is looking great) - SWEET!!!!!

 

cheers

 

Pat

[ringbolt2013]

COOL!!! Gives the main deck a realistic look!

 

Tom 

[Papa]

Wow.  great barrels.  Love the attention to detail in this model.  Keep up the great work.

[olliechristo]

Thanks so much everyone...  Adding 3 hrs to log..

 

Been sick as a dog last few days, so no progress until tonight.. 

 

I made some handles for my companionway, i flatten a brass safety pin of required thickness. Drill pilot holes then 1 mm holes to suit rings..  

[olliechristo]

I also scratched a tiller and fitted it.. everything you see here now is fitted..  

 

I made the bulwark steps and fitted my scratch stairs..  Progress will be slow for a while now, but i will be back soon enough.. Ollie

Edited March 2, 2014 by olliechristo

[olliechristo]

Also roped up my scratched water keg for interior and fitted it..  Ollie

[egkb]

Marvellous stuff Mate, I likes how you made the door handles!

Oh and the Steps, both inside and outside the bulwarks look the business too.. there is a wonderful sense of realism about the build. 

 

All The Best Ollie,

 

Eamonn

 

Later Edit.. Now there are Barrels in there too... Brilliant !!!

Edited March 2, 2014 by egkb

[olliechristo]

Thanks Eamonn. Your support is always appreciated. You cant see the little barrel really until you poke your head down and in a little. I like putting a few extras for people to find depending on their level of curiosity..   

[coffeebeans]

Jeez mate the ship looks unreal, and the candle light is genius.

Keep up the good work!

 

Luca

Edited March 2, 2014 by Luca_B

[egkb]

Totally agree Ollie, sometimes it is good to make people 'work for it' in the sense that they don't see everything in one go, I like paintings with that quality too, you can discover something new even after many viewings!

 

Eamonn

[Jim Lad]

Those extra details that people have to 'find' really add to the appeal of the model.  Good stuff, Ollie!

 

John

[ringbolt2013]

I so agree with Sir James up there you have outdone yourself so far with this model. Looks real!!

 

Tom

[mathewp]

Lovely clean work Ollie.She's a work of art.

[ringbolt2013]

Beautiful ship, beautifully done!!

 

Tom

[olliechristo]

Hi gang.. I have been struck down with a tropical virus, some of you may have heard of dengue fever... I'm not good for much at the moment..

 

Well i have done a few hours here and there when im not sleeping Ive tackled my painting...   i wont paint another model, it just takes too much away, i dont think i would copper again either...

 

Anyhow, keeping with my plan i now have a half painted ship and i am moving onto gunport lids...   Ollie

Edited March 5, 2014 by olliechristo

[dgbot]

Well done and I hope you get better soon may god be with you.

David B

[egkb]

Still looks wonderful Ollie, though the unpainted is my favourite as your timber work deserves to be shown!

That said the Black & Grey is very functional on what is a 'work' boat!

 

Hope you feel much better soon Mate and that Dengue can't be caught over the computer!! am wearing a mask over here just to be sure   :huh:  

 

Take Care Mate Ok!

 

Eamonn

BTW if you did that painting work when not feeling well then ... Daaamn, can't wait to see what you will do when you are well again!!

[ringbolt2013]

Sorry to hear you are sick...Knock that off!!!!  Get well soon...being sick really sucks!!

Real nice on the paint job Ollie  my goodness it looks real!!

 

Tom

[BANYAN]

Sorry to hear of the DF Ollie, get well soon we need you back in the shipyard!  That's an unusual paint scheme for her.

 

cheers

 

Pat

[Bindy]

Get well soon Ollie!

 

I do agree with you, but I also have to say that I love the look of your ship both ways (painted and unpainted).  Either way, it looks fantastic!

[Jim Lad]

Next time - don't forget the Aerogard!

 

I reckon the painting was worth it, Ollie - that hull looks really good!

 

John

[olliechristo]

Thanks everyone, you can call me the "aerogard kid' now      For those that dont know this virus is only transmitted by a certain type of mosquito in certain areas, only in daytime, you sort have to be unlucky..  There is 130 cases at the moment amongst a couple of hundred thousand residents..

 

I'm on the mend luckily as i'm also moving house!! And now we have a cyclone coming for the icing!!! :mellow:

 

Thanks everyone for your support and well wishes    ollie