StuartC Posted May 3, 2015 Author #121 Posted May 3, 2015 Hi - the sanding block has worked for all the flat and convex bits, but I'm struggling with the concave curves at the stern. I'll take your advice, though, and put up some photos on my pages and see what other people suggest. I've never come across Billings paints (and my son works in a model shop!) - I'll probably just use a Tamiya gloss black. Forgot to mention, I get my Billings paints of ebay (surprise,surprise) Quote
popeye the sailor Posted May 5, 2015 #122 Posted May 5, 2015 I have a good selection of Billing's paints........they cover nice and have a really hard finish. I'm not too happy with the way they are bottled though......some I have opened went bad {dried or gelled}....mainly due to the caps.......the ones that have those stupid plastic cones in them. after shaking them, I end up having to wipe the cap out, before the paint gets into the inner lip. have you had any problems with this? Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch
StuartC Posted May 5, 2015 Author #123 Posted May 5, 2015 I have a good selection of Billing's paints........they cover nice and have a really hard finish. I'm not too happy with the way they are bottled though......some I have opened went bad {dried or gelled}....mainly due to the caps.......the ones that have those stupid plastic cones in them. after shaking them, I end up having to wipe the cap out, before the paint gets into the inner lip. have you had any problems with this? No I've had no problems, but the ones I have are just pots with screw caps and I haven't had them long enough to dry out. popeye the sailor, Bettina, foxy and 1 other 4 Quote
popeye the sailor Posted May 6, 2015 #124 Posted May 6, 2015 ohhhhh, your using acrylic.......I have the enamels! the bottles are different too. Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch
StuartC Posted May 10, 2015 Author #125 Posted May 10, 2015 Alright people, I need to ask for help as I'm stuck. Below you will see a picture of the instructions for the guardrail (Part F663 being 0,8mm brass wire). I am trying to set up to solder the bits together, the problem I'm having is that everything I use to hold the parts in place acts as a heat sink, I have ordered a soldering board but I don't think this will resolve the issue. I am using a gas powered soldering iron with the blow torch attachment, so I have plenty of heat, it's just that it is being soaked away from where I need it. I need to resolve this issue as the Bridge structure is made the same way. All help gratefully accepted. popeye the sailor, Kevin and Red 3 Quote
StuartC Posted May 13, 2015 Author #126 Posted May 13, 2015 Quick update, the solution I have found is Jewelers honeycombed solder board. Absolutely perfect Gundorph, RichardG, Red and 1 other 4 Quote
StuartC Posted May 26, 2015 Author #127 Posted May 26, 2015 Guard rails finally ready to be fitted Harvey, Red, clearway and 5 others 8 Quote
gjdale Posted May 26, 2015 #128 Posted May 26, 2015 Glad to see you solved your soldering problem Stuart. The guard rails are looking good. 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
popeye the sailor Posted May 28, 2015 #129 Posted May 28, 2015 I'm surprised that the kit didn't supply stanchions with pre drilled holes.......I use them all the time. would have saved you a boat load of grief. you did a great job of it though....looks very nice Red, StuartC and etubino 3 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch
Jase Posted June 13, 2015 #130 Posted June 13, 2015 Handrails look great, model coming along well Jase StuartC 1 Quote Current Builds San Francisco II
StuartC Posted June 14, 2015 Author #131 Posted June 14, 2015 Hi All, Final installment of the guardrail saga. As you can see I've finally put the rails in place, a tip if your heading for this bit, do as the instructions say and do the guardrails in two parts. Making it would have been easier, and installation a breeze. Having said that if it was easy it would be boring Vivian Galad, Rudolf, Gundorph and 9 others 12 Quote
Gundorph Posted June 15, 2015 #132 Posted June 15, 2015 Looks fantastic... StuartC 1 Quote Current Build: U.S. Brig Syren
StuartC Posted July 19, 2015 Author #133 Posted July 19, 2015 Evening all, Finally back in the country long enough to do something, and chose the figurehead. So here it is in place. Cheers Red, coxswain, hexnut and 11 others 14 Quote
StuartC Posted August 14, 2015 Author #134 Posted August 14, 2015 Evening all, This is the latest step, the fwd bridge is now in place. It's taken a few goes to get this right, but I think that's pretty standard for this hobby. Bobstrake, Bettina, coxswain and 10 others 13 Quote
StuartC Posted August 28, 2015 Author #135 Posted August 28, 2015 A quick burst of energy, and the stern brass runners are in place with a few other bits. Just the Aft bridge to go in this section of the build. Also it's been a while since I have posted a full view, so here's the latest. Cheers Rudolf, popeye the sailor, cog and 11 others 14 Quote
ccoyle Posted August 28, 2015 #136 Posted August 28, 2015 This is looking very nice indeed! StuartC and popeye the sailor 2 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
jbwok Posted September 3, 2015 #137 Posted September 3, 2015 It's a pleasure to see your super work as usual - the bridge looks fantastic! I regret, though, that I have another plea for help. Although I haven't been updating my page I have a reasonable hull now, but as I struggle with the chain plates I'm slowly messing it back up again. I notice you say you'd pinned them - can I ask how you did that, given how narrow they are, and what did you use for pins? I've tried glueing them, but it looks terrible and then springs off... mtaylor 1 Quote
StuartC Posted September 3, 2015 Author #138 Posted September 3, 2015 It's a pleasure to see your super work as usual - the bridge looks fantastic! I regret, though, that I have another plea for help. Although I haven't been updating my page I have a reasonable hull now, but as I struggle with the chain plates I'm slowly messing it back up again. I notice you say you'd pinned them - can I ask how you did that, given how narrow they are, and what did you use for pins? I've tried glueing them, but it looks terrible and then springs off... Hi matey, Sad to say "been there, done that" which is why I ended up pinning them. If I remember correctly I used a 0.8mm drill, in a pin vice ( I think that is the correct name), which if you are very careful (and lucky) just fits. I will admit with a few of the plates, I did break out through the side, but you can carefully bend the plate back into shape. I also ordered brass pins (nails) from Cornwall model ships. Finally when I pinned them I also re-glued them with super glue, which got them to stay in place. The advantage of the hull being black is that it hides an awful lot of sins once it is touched up. Unfortunately I did not find a quick way of doing this task, but as I keep on discovering, be patient, if you try to rush you muck it up. Hope this is of some use. Good luck and stick with it. Quote
jbwok Posted September 4, 2015 #139 Posted September 4, 2015 Thanks once again: I'm off to the garage to try this. Foolishly I started this job on the starboard side, which is the one I'm planning to display, and I fear even substantial amounts of paint aren't going to cover the mess I've made. It's a shame the Warrior never fought a battle, as I could have done a post-engagement version! mtaylor 1 Quote
S.Coleman Posted September 4, 2015 #140 Posted September 4, 2015 Making an excellent job of this kit Stuart. Is the brass on the deck a visual design or is there a physical purpose for this? I've never seen a design like that on a deck. It looks good, keep up the neat tidy work. mtaylor 1 Quote Regards, Scott Current build: 1:75 Friesland, Mamoli Completed builds: 1:64 Rattlesnake, Mamoli - 1:64 HMS Bounty, Mamoli - 1:54 Adventure, Amati - 1:80 King of the Mississippi, AL 1:64 Blue Shadow, Mamoli - 1:64 Leida Dutch pleasure boat, Corel - 1:60 HMS President Mantra, Sergal Awaiting construction: 1:89 Hermione La Fayette AL - 1:48 Perserverance, Modelers shipyard
StuartC Posted September 4, 2015 Author #141 Posted September 4, 2015 Making an excellent job of this kit Stuart. Is the brass on the deck a visual design or is there a physical purpose for this? I've never seen a design like that on a deck. It looks good, keep up the neat tidy work. Thanks to one of the lads on here who has visited the Warrior. A picture is better than a thousand words. But I must add the brass runners really do give a nice look to the deck. coxswain, Red, Bettina and 3 others 6 Quote
StuartC Posted September 13, 2015 Author #142 Posted September 13, 2015 Just thought I would share what I'm using for the construction of the bridge guard rails, It's called a Jewellers Honeycomb Soldering Mat, and is absolutely invaluable in this task. Bettina, Gundorph, popeye the sailor and 7 others 10 Quote
StuartC Posted September 23, 2015 Author #143 Posted September 23, 2015 Aft bridge in place, and that is this particular part complete for the time being. Now it's on to the stern decoration and rudder. hexnut, coxswain, Bobstrake and 7 others 10 Quote
StuartC Posted October 24, 2015 Author #144 Posted October 24, 2015 Finally home long enough to make some progress. In this case it is the start of the stern decoration. coxswain, Rudolf, Kevin and 9 others 12 Quote
Mirabell61 Posted October 24, 2015 #145 Posted October 24, 2015 Very nice work Stuart, also an excellent painting Job, love that model.... Nils Bobstrake, mtaylor and StuartC 3 Quote Current builds -Lightship Elbe 1 Completed - Steamship Ergenstrasse ex Laker Corsicana 1918- scale 1:87 scratchbuild - "Zeesboot" heritage wooden fishing small craft around 1870, POB clinker scratch build scale 1:24 - Pilot Schooner # 5 ELBE ex Wanderbird, scale 1:50 scratchbuild - Mississippi Sterwheelsteamer built as christmapresent for grandson modified kit build - Chebec "Eagle of Algier" 1753--scale 1:48-POB-(scratchbuild) "SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" four stacker passenger liner of 1897, blue ribbond awarded, 1:144 (scratchbuild) "HMS Pegasus" , 16 gun sloop, Swan-Class 1776-1777 scale 1:64 from Amati plan -"Pamir" 4-mast barque, P-liner, 1:96 (scratchbuild) -"Gorch Fock 2" German Navy cadet training 3-mast barque, 1:95 (scratchbuild) "Heinrich Kayser" heritage Merchant Steamship, 1:96 (scratchbuild) original was my grandfathers ship -"Bohuslän" , heritage ,live Swedish museum passenger steamer (Billings kit), 1:50 "Lorbas", river tug, steam driven for RC, fictive design (scratchbuild), scale appr. 1:32 under restoration / restoration finished "Hjejlen" steam paddlewheeler, 1861, Billings Boats rare old kit, scale 1:50
StuartC Posted December 30, 2015 Author #146 Posted December 30, 2015 I've been out of the country a fair bit recently, but I have finally got the final parts of the stern decoration in place. There is still quite a bit of tidying up to do, but while I have been waiting for the filler to set I started on the upper deck cannons. A belated Merry Christmas and Happy New year to all. Bobstrake, popeye the sailor, coxswain and 9 others 12 Quote
StuartC Posted February 14, 2016 Author #147 Posted February 14, 2016 Evening all, Thought I had better give an update as it's been a while. I'm now in the process of mounting the boat davits and the gun port lids to the port side. As part of the lid mounting I made a jig to hold the lids in place whilst the glue dries, and it's worked fine. Bobstrake, Kevin, dgbot and 6 others 9 Quote
StuartC Posted March 17, 2016 Author #148 Posted March 17, 2016 Hi All, Decided to take a break from the small stuff and complete the stand. I decided to use a cap tally for the name plate as my freehand painting would not be up to the job, and I'm really pleased with the result. Just the main anchors to go and I can start on the masts dgbot, mtaylor, Mirabell61 and 13 others 16 Quote
popeye the sailor Posted March 18, 2016 #149 Posted March 18, 2016 looking really sweet Stewart mtaylor 1 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch
StuartC Posted May 27, 2016 Author #150 Posted May 27, 2016 Hi all, Thanks to the usual people for the comments, they are always appreciated. With reference to my last post and the "Only the anchors to go comment", I missed two little things ( ships boats). As per usual I completely underestimated how long these were going to take, after all they are only small... what a mug they are taking for ever, anyway here's the progress mtaylor, Bobstrake, hexnut and 4 others 7 Quote
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