StuartC Posted June 2, 2016 Author #151 Posted June 2, 2016 Ok people, This is where I am now, anchors in place, boats in place. Bowsprit started hexnut, dgbot, Bettina and 13 others 16 Quote
StuartC Posted June 5, 2016 Author #153 Posted June 5, 2016 Going through a bit of a growth spurt at the moment. Bowsprit secured in place, now for some rigging. Vivian Galad, WackoWolf, popeye the sailor and 12 others 15 Quote
WackoWolf Posted June 12, 2016 #154 Posted June 12, 2016 She is really looking good, she is one long ship. Thanks for sharing this with us. Mirabell61 1 Quote Wacko Joe Go MSW :)
Mirabell61 Posted June 12, 2016 #155 Posted June 12, 2016 beautiful ship Stuart, wish you much fun with masting and rigging (steam / sailship) Nils 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
popeye the sailor Posted June 23, 2016 #156 Posted June 23, 2016 very nice progress Stwart.....looking sweet! Red and mtaylor 2 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
Bettina Posted July 15, 2016 #157 Posted July 15, 2016 It is looking fantastic. Well Done! Red 1 Quote
StuartC Posted July 24, 2016 Author #158 Posted July 24, 2016 Hi, As always thank you for the comments and support. Latest update is the Bowsprit is now rigged as far as I can at present, so I'm now well under way with the Fore mast, and the spars are drying in their new colours. I find this part of the build one of the most rewarding, as you complete each stage you can see a significant change. WackoWolf, RGL, Vivian Galad and 12 others 15 Quote
StuartC Posted August 15, 2016 Author #159 Posted August 15, 2016 Cheers all for the likes and comments . Latest full view with the main mast slotted in and mizzen started. Getting to the point where I can see the finishing line now. Which reminds me I must get round to making a cabinet for her soon. hexnut, Vivian Galad, WackoWolf and 12 others 15 Quote
Red Posted August 15, 2016 #160 Posted August 15, 2016 Hi, Nice build, well done. Regards Red popeye the sailor and Mirabell61 2 Quote
StuartC Posted December 8, 2016 Author #161 Posted December 8, 2016 Hi All, Finally managed to get some time and finished stepping in the masts. I think this may be the fourth time I've said this but here we go again, "On with the rigging", I hope I start this time. FatFingers, Beef Wellington, Mirabell61 and 10 others 13 Quote
Mirabell61 Posted December 8, 2016 #163 Posted December 8, 2016 good build and progress Stuart, a very nice looking ship Nils 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
Jim Lad Posted December 8, 2016 #164 Posted December 8, 2016 Nice to see her forging ahead again, Stuart. John WackoWolf, Red and popeye the sailor 3 Quote
StuartC Posted December 31, 2016 Author #165 Posted December 31, 2016 Hi all, thanks to everyone for the kind comments and likes. I thought that this was a suitable time to post a latest progress shot as tomorrow is the third anniversary for this build. As you can see I've made some inroads into the standing rigging and I'm currently working on the dead eyes. A tip for anybody doing this one in future would be to leave the gun port covers until the rigging is complete as I've managed to knock about 50% of them off so far. Finally a Happy New Year to you all WackoWolf, mtaylor, Red and 4 others 7 Quote
popeye the sailor Posted January 2, 2017 #166 Posted January 2, 2017 has the look that there isn't too much head room.........standing rigging looks awesome though hope you had a super holiday! 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 March 28, 2017 Author #167 Posted March 28, 2017 3 months since my last post but still s l o w l y making progress. When people say you need patience with this hobby they ain't joking hof00, Beef Wellington, popeye the sailor and 7 others 10 Quote
Jim Lad Posted March 28, 2017 #168 Posted March 28, 2017 Thanks for the update, Stuart! John mtaylor and popeye the sailor 2 Quote
popeye the sailor Posted March 29, 2017 #169 Posted March 29, 2017 wonderful progress Stuart.......the rigging will enhance her looks greatly. very nice! 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
captainscott Posted March 31, 2017 #170 Posted March 31, 2017 Very impressive, nice build. Quote Working on : Shrimpboat Built: Bounty Launch
Jase Posted April 10, 2017 #171 Posted April 10, 2017 Just catching up on your build, truly fab. about to start my Warrior so may well refer to you for some tips Jason Quote Current Builds San Francisco II
Jase Posted April 11, 2017 #172 Posted April 11, 2017 On 14/02/2014 at 2:24 PM, StuartC said: Glyn, Your a star, the pictures you've sent are an absolute god send. I've attached a picture of the planking provided for the decks, the colour in the picture seems to have remained true to the actual strips. Hi Just wondering if you know what material this is? I am about to start my build of this but want to put margin planks in. The instructions refer to the material as a reference number 3258L but there is no cross referance so have no clue what material it is. popeye the sailor 1 Quote Current Builds San Francisco II
popeye the sailor Posted April 11, 2017 #173 Posted April 11, 2017 it's what they call Annegre.......Billing Boats and a few other manufacturers supply it in their kits. I'm told it's a light colored mahogany, although I've never bothered to research it. for deck planking, I might suggest using crayon. you will need to do some scraping before you lay it down {to get the major crayon crumbs off}, but when you lightly sand it, the crayon will work it's way into the wood, and give it a nice hue. semi gloss lacquer is what I use as a sealer. 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 25, 2017 Author #174 Posted May 25, 2017 Taking a break from the ratlines to say a "thank you" to whoever suggested this method for clamping the shrouds and getting even spacing, so much easier to control. Stuart Lars, coxswain, Tallshiptragic and 1 other 4 Quote
StuartC Posted March 16, 2021 Author #175 Posted March 16, 2021 Good Afternoon Everybody, I'm finally back after a short 4 year break, ratlines finally done, on with the rest of the fixed rigging. Matt D, GrandpaPhil, BenD and 4 others 7 Quote
Kevin Posted March 16, 2021 #176 Posted March 16, 2021 nice ti see the build back Quote Its all part of Kev's journey, bit like going to the dark side, but with the lights on All the best Kevin SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On the build table HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Kevin - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Feb 2023 Belle Poule 1834 by Kevin - OcCre - 1/90 - French frigate - started June 2024 - - On hold MHS Britannic by Kevin SD 14 - Marcle Models - 1/70 - March 2022 - Bluebell - Flower Class - Revel - 1/72 U552 German U Boat - Trumpeter - 1/48 Amerigo Vespucci 1/84 - Panart- HMS Enterprise -CAF - 1/48 Finished Hercules by Kevin - OcCre - 1/50 - Tugboat - Finished - May 2024 Nectan-Mountfleet-models-steam-trawler-1/32 - Completed June 2020 HMS Victory - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1/72 - Finished Dorade renamed Dora by Kevin - Amati - 1/20 - Completed March 2021 Stage Coach 1848 - Artesania Latina - 1/10 -Finished Lady Eleanor by Kevin - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1/64 - Fifie fishing boat
gjdale Posted March 16, 2021 #177 Posted March 16, 2021 Welcome back Stuart. Nice to see you back at the bench and bringing this beauty along. 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
Jim Lad Posted March 16, 2021 #178 Posted March 16, 2021 Welcome home, Stuart! Nice to see your beautiful model again. John Quote
John Cook Posted January 30, 2022 #179 Posted January 30, 2022 Hi Stuart. Just finished HMS Warrior and thought you might consider some of the extras I added to the kit. I know its to late for gun deck cannons and lighting but I made all the other tenders and extra rope work which I found the kit sorely missing. When it came to the hammock racks around the gunwale I used 3mm dowel cut slightly short of the recess then wrapped the canvas around and tucked any loss ends in the gaps. You have to bend a few lengths to follow the bow line. I think if you go to Facebook and search for HMS Warrior you should come up with my build. Regards John Cook Quote Kits completed:- HMS Bounty HMS Terror HMS Fly HMS Warrior Mississippi Paddle steamer HMS Bellona
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