ringbolt2013 Posted February 26, 2014 Share #361 Posted February 26, 2014 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 egkb and olliechristo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliechristo Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share #362 Posted February 26, 2014 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 Bindy, ringbolt2013 and egkb 3 Quote Current and 1st build - http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3958-hm-colonial-cutter-mermaid-by-ollie-modellers-shipyard/page-47 Second Build -http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/6815-hmb-endeavour-by-oliver-al-kit-160-kit-bashrehash-second-wooden-ship-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliechristo Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share #363 Posted February 27, 2014 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 Gregor, Bindy, ringbolt2013 and 2 others 5 Quote Current and 1st build - http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3958-hm-colonial-cutter-mermaid-by-ollie-modellers-shipyard/page-47 Second Build -http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/6815-hmb-endeavour-by-oliver-al-kit-160-kit-bashrehash-second-wooden-ship-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egkb Posted February 27, 2014 Share #364 Posted February 27, 2014 Deadly Stuff Ollie, love the 'DVD Extras' style Commentary too Eamonn olliechristo and ringbolt2013 2 Quote Current Build : HM Schooner Ballahoo In the Pipeline : HM Cutter Sherbourne, HM Mortar Convulsion, Emma C Berry & C18th English Longboat.. Eventually That Is..🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodR Posted February 27, 2014 Share #365 Posted February 27, 2014 Awesome, simply awesome! Bindy, ringbolt2013 and olliechristo 3 Quote Rod Current Build: Colonial Brig Perseverance - Modellers Shipyard 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bindy Posted February 27, 2014 Share #366 Posted February 27, 2014 That looks fantastic Ollie! And thank you for the video so we can see it how it really is. Great job! olliechristo and ringbolt2013 2 Quote Completed Build: Bregante Il Leudo Merchant Launch - Mamoli - 1:72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted February 27, 2014 Share #367 Posted February 27, 2014 I like the result. Subdued yet just enough to give a since of oil lanterns or candles. David B ringbolt2013, olliechristo and egkb 3 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted February 27, 2014 Share #368 Posted February 27, 2014 Very impressive, Ollie. John olliechristo and ringbolt2013 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted February 27, 2014 Share #369 Posted February 27, 2014 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 and olliechristo 2 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringbolt2013 Posted February 27, 2014 Share #370 Posted February 27, 2014 COOL!!! Gives the main deck a realistic look! Tom olliechristo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Posted March 1, 2014 Share #371 Posted March 1, 2014 Wow. great barrels. Love the attention to detail in this model. Keep up the great work. ringbolt2013 and olliechristo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliechristo Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share #372 Posted March 2, 2014 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.. ringbolt2013, Aussie048, Mirabell61 and 1 other 4 Quote Current and 1st build - http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3958-hm-colonial-cutter-mermaid-by-ollie-modellers-shipyard/page-47 Second Build -http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/6815-hmb-endeavour-by-oliver-al-kit-160-kit-bashrehash-second-wooden-ship-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliechristo Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share #373 Posted March 2, 2014 (edited) 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 Aussie048, scratch, egkb and 1 other 4 Quote Current and 1st build - http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3958-hm-colonial-cutter-mermaid-by-ollie-modellers-shipyard/page-47 Second Build -http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/6815-hmb-endeavour-by-oliver-al-kit-160-kit-bashrehash-second-wooden-ship-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliechristo Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share #374 Posted March 2, 2014 Also roped up my scratched water keg for interior and fitted it.. Ollie scratch, Aussie048, WackoWolf and 5 others 8 Quote Current and 1st build - http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3958-hm-colonial-cutter-mermaid-by-ollie-modellers-shipyard/page-47 Second Build -http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/6815-hmb-endeavour-by-oliver-al-kit-160-kit-bashrehash-second-wooden-ship-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egkb Posted March 2, 2014 Share #375 Posted March 2, 2014 (edited) 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 ringbolt2013 and olliechristo 2 Quote Current Build : HM Schooner Ballahoo In the Pipeline : HM Cutter Sherbourne, HM Mortar Convulsion, Emma C Berry & C18th English Longboat.. Eventually That Is..🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliechristo Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share #376 Posted March 2, 2014 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.. egkb and ringbolt2013 2 Quote Current and 1st build - http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3958-hm-colonial-cutter-mermaid-by-ollie-modellers-shipyard/page-47 Second Build -http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/6815-hmb-endeavour-by-oliver-al-kit-160-kit-bashrehash-second-wooden-ship-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeebeans Posted March 2, 2014 Share #377 Posted March 2, 2014 (edited) 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 olliechristo and ringbolt2013 2 Quote Current Build: Cutty Cark artesania latina http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/5250-cutty-sark-by-luca-b-al-scale-184/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egkb Posted March 2, 2014 Share #378 Posted March 2, 2014 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 olliechristo and ringbolt2013 2 Quote Current Build : HM Schooner Ballahoo In the Pipeline : HM Cutter Sherbourne, HM Mortar Convulsion, Emma C Berry & C18th English Longboat.. Eventually That Is..🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted March 2, 2014 Share #379 Posted March 2, 2014 Those extra details that people have to 'find' really add to the appeal of the model. Good stuff, Ollie! John Bindy, ringbolt2013 and olliechristo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringbolt2013 Posted March 2, 2014 Share #380 Posted March 2, 2014 I so agree with Sir James up there you have outdone yourself so far with this model. Looks real!! Tom olliechristo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathewp Posted March 2, 2014 Share #381 Posted March 2, 2014 Lovely clean work Ollie.She's a work of art. ringbolt2013 and olliechristo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringbolt2013 Posted March 3, 2014 Share #382 Posted March 3, 2014 Beautiful ship, beautifully done!! Tom olliechristo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliechristo Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share #383 Posted March 5, 2014 (edited) 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 ringbolt2013, Aussie048, hexnut and 6 others 9 Quote Current and 1st build - http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3958-hm-colonial-cutter-mermaid-by-ollie-modellers-shipyard/page-47 Second Build -http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/6815-hmb-endeavour-by-oliver-al-kit-160-kit-bashrehash-second-wooden-ship-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted March 5, 2014 Share #384 Posted March 5, 2014 Well done and I hope you get better soon may god be with you. David B ringbolt2013 and olliechristo 2 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egkb Posted March 5, 2014 Share #385 Posted March 5, 2014 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 and olliechristo 2 Quote Current Build : HM Schooner Ballahoo In the Pipeline : HM Cutter Sherbourne, HM Mortar Convulsion, Emma C Berry & C18th English Longboat.. Eventually That Is..🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringbolt2013 Posted March 5, 2014 Share #386 Posted March 5, 2014 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 olliechristo and egkb 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted March 5, 2014 Share #387 Posted March 5, 2014 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 ringbolt2013 and olliechristo 2 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bindy Posted March 6, 2014 Share #388 Posted March 6, 2014 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! olliechristo and ringbolt2013 2 Quote Completed Build: Bregante Il Leudo Merchant Launch - Mamoli - 1:72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted March 6, 2014 Share #389 Posted March 6, 2014 Next time - don't forget the Aerogard! I reckon the painting was worth it, Ollie - that hull looks really good! John ringbolt2013 and olliechristo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliechristo Posted March 6, 2014 Author Share #390 Posted March 6, 2014 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 Bindy, ringbolt2013 and egkb 3 Quote Current and 1st build - http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3958-hm-colonial-cutter-mermaid-by-ollie-modellers-shipyard/page-47 Second Build -http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/6815-hmb-endeavour-by-oliver-al-kit-160-kit-bashrehash-second-wooden-ship-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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