Bounty Launch by KeithW - FINISHED - Model Shipways - SMALL - kitbashed

[Keith_W]

Thank you for the condolences everyone. If you look at the Viking Ship in my signature, that was made for him. I gave it to him for his 40th birthday, which was not all that long ago. I was going to build a Vasa for him as well. I guess i'll do it for his children.

 

(edit) here is a picture of us. I'm the Asian guy on the left. Daniel, bless him, has left us.

 

 

I don't know why I am still awake. I better go to bed now

Edited March 24, 2014 by KeithW

[JLuebbert]

Hi Keith, I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. My thoughts go out to both your family and his.

John

[usedtosail]

I am sorry too Keith. He looks like a good friend. It has been a bad week.

[Keith_W]

Thanks again everyone. When I get home, all I want to do is go to my little hobby room and do work. It does keep my mind off things.

 

Anyway, I have finished painting the figure of Captain Bligh. This is what he looked like:

 

 

I tried my best to sculpt a figure in his likeness. I think I have only partially succeeded.

 

For those who are interested in painting technique, this is how I did it:

 

1. Sculpt the figure and thoroughly sand it. Then clean it in soapy water and dry.

 

2. Prime the figure using the recommended primer for your brand of paint (I used Mr. Hobby Primer, which works for the Vallejo paints I am using).

 

3. Apply a uniform base coat - in this case: flesh for face and hair, blue for jacket, ivory white for vest and trousers, leather brown for boots.

 

4. Use a wet palette to blend colours, then repaint the figure.

 

This is how a wet palette works.

 

 

Place absorbent material in a container. In this case, I used a disposable plastic lid with disposable kitchen wipe.

 

 

Fill the palette with water until it is slightly below the level of the folded kitchen wipe, then place plain paper on top (I used typing paper).

 

 

Add your colours and blend. Here are the three colours I used to paint the face - basic flesh, red, and beige. You can see that the variation in colour is smooth, allowing me to paint different parts of the face in subtly different shades.

 

 

Using the blended paint, paint your figure. I like Vallejo because the pigments seem to be ground much more finely than other brands, so it is good for detail work.

 

Why use a wet palette instead of a normal (dry) palette? Two reasons: 1) it keeps your paint from drying out. Vallejo acrylics dry VERY FAST. If you use a dry palette, you are racing against time to paint your figure. 2) it helps dilute the paint and makes it flow better.

 

It is now more than 24 hours since I painted my figure, and the paint in the wet palette is still usable even though conditions here in Melbourne are pretty dry and warm at the moment.

Edited March 26, 2014 by KeithW

[CaptainSteve]

Great work on your William R Bligh, Keith ... although he does look a little on the grumpy side.

(I guess that's what made him such a great leader)

 

I'd really like to have something similar sitting at the back of my Launch. 

What material is he made from ??

Edited March 25, 2014 by CaptainSteve

[Keith_W]

Thanks Steve. You would be grumpy too if you were sitting in a crappy boat that I built

 

Bligh was made from Super Sculpey. Read Chuck's instructions on how to use Sculpey here: http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-model-furniture-and-deck-fittings.php

 

Also look at Doris' Royal Caroline build log. Somewhere in there she has a tutorial (with video) on how to use Sculpey.

Edited March 25, 2014 by KeithW

[CaptainSteve]

Yep. I've watched Doris' video. I think I'll give it a shot ... a bit further down the track.

[Bindy]

Haha I don't agree with you about the crappy boat, but I do love Captain Bligh! 

 

I thought you had done a great job sculpting but the painting has brought him to life (and thank you for the details on the wet palette too)  He looks terrific!

[usedtosail]

Yes Steve, thanks for the tutorial on the wet palette technique. I have filed that one away for later.

[Keith_W]

After a few months hiatus from modelling I am back, with some new toys to play with. First, my new lathe - a Sherline model 4410. Here it is pictured with the optional 4 jaw chuck, holding an oar:

 

 

Here are some oars. The from bottom to top: cut from the kit, (middle) after turning on the lathe, (top) after being sanded down with my new Byrnes disc sander:

 

 

 

And finally, a picture of my model as of right now. Note that I have added BOUNTY lettering to the prow of the boat:

 

 

 

I have to finish this model - it is taking way too long! And I have to make room in my modelling space for my next project, WHICH HAS FINALLY ARRIVED!!!!!!! I am excited and intimidated at the same time. Watch this space for a new build log very soon!

[Bindy]

Welcome back Keith!

 

And a big congrats on your new toys.  Wow!  What a difference they make!

[captainbob]

Ah, and she's a fine little boat. 

 

Bob

[michael mott]

Keith you have done a fine job on the boat, your Bligh looks great also.

 

Michael

[HIPEXEC]

Magnificent work!

[Keith_W]

Thank you Bindy, Bob, Michael, and Rich. The boat is FINISHED! I am waiting for my DSLR to return (I have loaned it to a good friend to take some honeymoon pics), then I will take some studio shots of this boat. I could have done more work on it as per the other build logs - e.g. make cutlasses, turn the barrels, etc. - but it would have made the finished result look too busy. Well that's my excuse anyway. Members in Melbourne will be able to see it tomorrow night when I bring it to the club meeting.

 

The real reason was to clear space so that I can get started on my next project, HMS Royal William (see my signature).

Edited July 1, 2014 by KeithW

[Bindy]

Massive congratulations on your finished build Keith!!!

 

i can't wait to see all of the photos when you do get a chance.  I am guessing that this wonderful hobby is like writing, or painting in that when you are finished there is always more things you could do, or things you could re-do and if you did you would never ever finish haha.

 

I can't wait to see all you do with your Royal William

[Beef Wellington]

Keith, just found a read through your log, wonderful work and a great result - well done indeed.  I really appreciate you sharing your techniques!

[Cap'n Rat Fink]

VERY WELL DONE KEITH.

 

MARIO

[Skiman]

Keith, I just want to say a big "thank you" for this build log. I know it's over three years since the last post, but that doesn't make my message any less relevant. I initially stumbled across your build on the overclockers forum a couple of weeks ago, and as a result of your work, I've now been inspired to have another go at wooden ship modelling (after a miserable failure 10 years ago). I aspire to your level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.

 

From one Aussie to another, well played mate!