mikec Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share #31 Posted January 27, 2014 More work on the Launch. finished hull faring, added the wale planking and the "skids" that runs at the base of the hull. Working in this very small scale I use plastic strip to create the fineer details: the internal battens etc as wood is just not fine enough. I then sprayed with Tamiya undercoat ready for painting yellow ochre on the inner and satin off white on the outer. I use an off white as white is too stark a contrast against the other colours of the ship. After painting I will add all the details, thwarts etc thanks for looking, cheers Mike gjdale and Blue Ensign 2 Quote Curently working on: Finishing details to Victory http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4931-mamoli-victory-by-mikec-final-finishing/ Eaglemoss Endeavour http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3078-hmb-endeavour-by-mikec-eaglemoss/page-4 Previous build: HMS Victory http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/member/5894-mikec/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliluke Posted January 27, 2014 Share #32 Posted January 27, 2014 Stunning work Mike, a master class! I would have called those "skids" "chines" but I maybe wrong...Whatever they are called they are a little detail that adds to your model in the best way. Cheers Alistair Quote Cheers Alistair Current Build - HMS Fly by aliluke - Victory Models - 1/64 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/34180-hms-fly-by-aliluke-victory-models-164/ Previous Build - Armed Virginia Sloop by Model Shipways Previous Build - Dutch Whaler by Sergal (hull only, no log) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Ensign Posted January 27, 2014 Share #33 Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) Impressive result Mike with the launch, particularly given the smallish scale, well done. B.E. Edited January 28, 2014 by Blue Ensign Quote Current Build: HMS Indefatigable-1794-by-blue-ensign-vanguard-models-164-scale Medway-longboat-1742-by-blue-ensign-½”-scale Completed builds: HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign. 1:64 scale - Vanguard Models Queen-Anne-Royal-Barge-circa-1700-by-Blue-Ensign Fifie fishing boat Lady Eleanor Muirneag-1903-–-a-scottish-zulu-fishing-boat-164-scale-based-on-the-vanguard-models-zulu-kit/ HM Cutter Alert 1777 HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 18th-century-English-longboat-by-Blue-Ensign-ms-148-scale/ finished 18thc English Pinnace by Blue Ensign-Model-Shipways-1:24 scale/ finished HMS-Pegasus-by-Blue-Ensign-finished-Victory-Models-1:64-scale/ Heller Seventy-four 1:150 scale - modified Le Superbe/Le Glorieux kit after Boudriot, waterline setting with sails. The schooner Pickle, Jotika pob kit 1:64 scale, my interpretation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikec Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share #34 Posted January 28, 2014 (edited) Making good progress. added the rudder gudgeons, and the rear "elbow suuports" I turned the hull upside down and sprayed with Tamiya, airforce Insignia white. As mentioned this is an off white, and at this scale I find it the perfect hue, and not too bright a contrast against the other colours. I then masked off from the wales and sprayed the inside with flat black where the frames are only, then applied the yellow ochre over the top. this gives a nice subtle shaded look that enhances the detail. I learnt this trick during my aircraft modelling years. Edited January 28, 2014 by mikec Shipyard sid, gjdale and Muzzlehead 3 Quote Curently working on: Finishing details to Victory http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4931-mamoli-victory-by-mikec-final-finishing/ Eaglemoss Endeavour http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3078-hmb-endeavour-by-mikec-eaglemoss/page-4 Previous build: HMS Victory http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/member/5894-mikec/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikec Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share #35 Posted February 2, 2014 Another interesting lesson in the use of colour in scale. The lighter yellow ochre colur looks right on the victory ship sides but too light on the launch. so I re-sprayed with a darker yellow. It looks right now. I also masked and painted the wales. I made the thwarts, by laminating 0.5mm sapele strip. I used this as it has a reddish hue that when coloured with a black oak stain, it would retain a warm tinge to it. The photos haven't picked this up but in real life it worked. I am very pleased with the result of my completely scratch built launch. Now the fun bit - adding the details…. Blue Ensign, gjdale, aliluke and 3 others 6 Quote Curently working on: Finishing details to Victory http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4931-mamoli-victory-by-mikec-final-finishing/ Eaglemoss Endeavour http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3078-hmb-endeavour-by-mikec-eaglemoss/page-4 Previous build: HMS Victory http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/member/5894-mikec/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted February 2, 2014 Share #36 Posted February 2, 2014 Great results Mike - she's a real beauty. Quote Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikec Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share #37 Posted February 9, 2014 I just returned home from visiting family for a few days on waiheke Island. I managed to paint, varnish and add the mast top supports. Also the seats of ease. Now just need to add details to the launch (oars, rudder knees etc) then nearly finished. also posting some detail shots... JerseyCity Frankie, WackoWolf, etubino and 4 others 7 Quote Curently working on: Finishing details to Victory http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4931-mamoli-victory-by-mikec-final-finishing/ Eaglemoss Endeavour http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3078-hmb-endeavour-by-mikec-eaglemoss/page-4 Previous build: HMS Victory http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/member/5894-mikec/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliluke Posted February 9, 2014 Share #38 Posted February 9, 2014 Amazing work Mike! Next time I'm in Devonport I'll be there to admire it. I like the hints of verdigris on the copper - planned or natural? In any case the whole model has a patina of a very well made and natural thing. Bravo! Brilliant! Cheers Alistair Quote Cheers Alistair Current Build - HMS Fly by aliluke - Victory Models - 1/64 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/34180-hms-fly-by-aliluke-victory-models-164/ Previous Build - Armed Virginia Sloop by Model Shipways Previous Build - Dutch Whaler by Sergal (hull only, no log) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikec Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share #39 Posted February 10, 2014 Hi Alistair, thanks for your kind comments, give me a call when you are in Devonport 021 039 6214, happy to show her to you. and my Endeavour project. The verdigris is deliberate, I obtained a special solution that a metalwork company uses to age copper for high end architectural projects that required aged copper as an effect. I have no idea what it is as they made it up for me, and was a trade secret. cheers Mike Quote Curently working on: Finishing details to Victory http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4931-mamoli-victory-by-mikec-final-finishing/ Eaglemoss Endeavour http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3078-hmb-endeavour-by-mikec-eaglemoss/page-4 Previous build: HMS Victory http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/member/5894-mikec/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliluke Posted February 10, 2014 Share #40 Posted February 10, 2014 Thank you Mike I will do that next time I'm in Auckland - at this moment it will be, sadly, for a funeral. Ivan Mercep - a living legend and one of NZ's finest architects is at the door and I've done lots of work with him. Years ago I did a project in architecture which needed a quick patina on copper. The secret ingredient was pure horse urine. Kid you not...the copper went completely green in a matter of days. Happy client and a relieved horse...I guess. Horse **** - who would have thought?! Thanks Alistair Quote Cheers Alistair Current Build - HMS Fly by aliluke - Victory Models - 1/64 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/34180-hms-fly-by-aliluke-victory-models-164/ Previous Build - Armed Virginia Sloop by Model Shipways Previous Build - Dutch Whaler by Sergal (hull only, no log) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikec Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share #41 Posted February 23, 2014 (edited) I have just about completed the launch, added the supports to the thwarts, made the rudder (this was very hard to do at this small scale- i wanted it to work (which I managed to achieve). made the oars, just a few more details and it will be finished... Edited February 23, 2014 by mikec etubino, Blue Ensign, gjdale and 2 others 5 Quote Curently working on: Finishing details to Victory http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4931-mamoli-victory-by-mikec-final-finishing/ Eaglemoss Endeavour http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3078-hmb-endeavour-by-mikec-eaglemoss/page-4 Previous build: HMS Victory http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/member/5894-mikec/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafterrat_2005 Posted June 28, 2014 Share #42 Posted June 28, 2014 What is going on with the pictures? I get a box with a x in it and the name of jpg. What am I doing wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafterrat_2005 Posted June 28, 2014 Share #43 Posted June 28, 2014 Where did you get the plans for the launch? Very nice piece of craftsmanship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted June 28, 2014 Share #44 Posted June 28, 2014 One of the finest Victory's I've ever seen! Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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