NMBROOK Posted February 18, 2014 Share #31 Posted February 18, 2014 She is looking great Mij,very nice work I agree that the Amati plans are exceptional value for money.I bought their plans for Prince 1670 a while ago and whilst historically inaccurate they do provide a wealth of information. Kind Regards Nigel Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mij Posted February 18, 2014 Author Share #32 Posted February 18, 2014 Hi Nigel Yes, they are a very nice set of plans, I was very pleased and surprise how good they where. Kind Regards mij Quote xebec 1:60 scale, scratch build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mij Posted March 11, 2014 Author Share #33 Posted March 11, 2014 The rudder is cut from Cherry, all other items are cut from Box. All items fitted to the decks. Mike 41, Archi, themadchemist and 8 others 11 Quote xebec 1:60 scale, scratch build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mij Posted March 11, 2014 Author Share #34 Posted March 11, 2014 mij captainbob, WackoWolf, Archi and 9 others 12 Quote xebec 1:60 scale, scratch build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mij Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share #35 Posted March 18, 2014 Planking from Cerry Port and Starboard Serpents carved from Boxwood mij captainbob, coxswain, DORIS and 13 others 16 Quote xebec 1:60 scale, scratch build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonyUK Posted March 18, 2014 Share #36 Posted March 18, 2014 Hi Mij. Love the little water dragons And the ship is progressing very nicely. Regards Antony. mij 1 Quote Best advice ever given to me."If you don't know ..Just ask. Completed Mayflower Completed Fun build Tail boat Tailboat Completed Build Chinese Junk Chinese Pirate Junk Completed scratch built Korean Turtle ship 1/32 Turtle ship Completed Santa Lucia Sicilian Cargo Boat 1/30 scale Santa Lucia On hold. Bounty Occre 1/45 Completed HMS Victory by DeAgostini modelspace. DeAgostini Victory Cross Section Completed H.M.S. Victory X section by Coral. HMS Victory cross section Completed The Black Pearl fun build Black Queen Completed A large scale Victory cross section 1/36 Victory Cross Section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonyUK Posted March 18, 2014 Share #37 Posted March 18, 2014 (edited) Hi Mij. Duplicate post.. Lagging . Regards Antony. Edited March 18, 2014 by AntonyUK Quote Best advice ever given to me."If you don't know ..Just ask. Completed Mayflower Completed Fun build Tail boat Tailboat Completed Build Chinese Junk Chinese Pirate Junk Completed scratch built Korean Turtle ship 1/32 Turtle ship Completed Santa Lucia Sicilian Cargo Boat 1/30 scale Santa Lucia On hold. Bounty Occre 1/45 Completed HMS Victory by DeAgostini modelspace. DeAgostini Victory Cross Section Completed H.M.S. Victory X section by Coral. HMS Victory cross section Completed The Black Pearl fun build Black Queen Completed A large scale Victory cross section 1/36 Victory Cross Section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mij Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share #38 Posted March 19, 2014 Blank piece of Boxwood cut out for figurehead. Carved Eagle`s head for figurehead. Archi, Elmer Cornish, themadchemist and 6 others 9 Quote xebec 1:60 scale, scratch build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mij Posted March 24, 2014 Author Share #39 Posted March 24, 2014 (edited) Cutting brass tube for rudder hinge. Soldering tube to brass shim Rudder hinge complete. Blanks cut from Boxwood of Eagle and Dolphins. Carvings of Eagle and Dolphins. Edited March 24, 2014 by mij DORIS, Archi, Elmer Cornish and 7 others 10 Quote xebec 1:60 scale, scratch build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mij Posted March 24, 2014 Author Share #40 Posted March 24, 2014 Port and Starboard Dolphins fitted. Eagle fitted to stern. I`m not certain if the carving of the Eagle is good enough. I might take this one off, and re-carve another one. mij Archi, Auvergne, 42rocker and 9 others 12 Quote xebec 1:60 scale, scratch build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonyUK Posted March 24, 2014 Share #41 Posted March 24, 2014 HI Mij. Nice work on the rudder hindge and the carving are master piece. The Eagle in the photo with the dolphins looks real good.. But looking at the carving on the stern it looks like a camera flash has taken away it's curves. A thought... Try a light stain to bring out the depth of the carvings. And by the way they are by far better than my carvings.. Too embarrassed to post photos Regards Antony. Archi 1 Quote Best advice ever given to me."If you don't know ..Just ask. Completed Mayflower Completed Fun build Tail boat Tailboat Completed Build Chinese Junk Chinese Pirate Junk Completed scratch built Korean Turtle ship 1/32 Turtle ship Completed Santa Lucia Sicilian Cargo Boat 1/30 scale Santa Lucia On hold. Bounty Occre 1/45 Completed HMS Victory by DeAgostini modelspace. DeAgostini Victory Cross Section Completed H.M.S. Victory X section by Coral. HMS Victory cross section Completed The Black Pearl fun build Black Queen Completed A large scale Victory cross section 1/36 Victory Cross Section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mij Posted March 24, 2014 Author Share #42 Posted March 24, 2014 Hi Antony. Thanks for your kind comments. I will try a light oak stain for the Eagle, but as you know yourself, if your not happy with what you have done, it should be re-placed. I`m sure you are far too modest about your carvings. Kind Regards mij Quote xebec 1:60 scale, scratch build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mij Posted March 24, 2014 Author Share #43 Posted March 24, 2014 Thank you all for the likes. mij Quote xebec 1:60 scale, scratch build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mij Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share #44 Posted April 1, 2014 I was not happy with the carving of the first eagle, so I carved another one from Boxwood. I cut out the shape of the eagle first, then started the carving. I took Antony`s advice in putting a light stain on the carving to bring out the detail. I used French polish and linseed oil. Carving with the stain on. Eagle fitted to the stern of the ship. JPett, mtaylor, SailorGreg and 12 others 15 Quote xebec 1:60 scale, scratch build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted April 1, 2014 Share #45 Posted April 1, 2014 Nice eagle. Bob mij 1 Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mij Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share #46 Posted April 1, 2014 Thanks Bob It was a nice little project. mij Quote xebec 1:60 scale, scratch build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mij Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share #47 Posted April 16, 2014 Milling the sides of the gun carriages Drilling the holes for the 4mm blocks for the carriages Turning a step suport New carving of a rabbit Model so far GrandpaPhil, Auvergne, AntonyUK and 10 others 13 Quote xebec 1:60 scale, scratch build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42rocker Posted April 16, 2014 Share #48 Posted April 16, 2014 You have done a lot on Nice Work on this. Can't wait to see more pics. Thanks for sharing. Later Tim mij 1 Quote Current Build -- Finishing a 1:1 House that I've been building for a while Current Build -- Triton Cross Section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mij Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share #49 Posted April 16, 2014 Thanks Tim, its an interesting model to build mij Quote xebec 1:60 scale, scratch build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted April 16, 2014 Share #50 Posted April 16, 2014 Great work Mij and some nice carving Kind Regards Nigel mij 1 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model Mariner Posted April 16, 2014 Share #51 Posted April 16, 2014 (edited) Very nice model, she looks really good Klaus Edited April 17, 2014 by Model Mariner mij 1 Quote Current builds: Berlin 1674 - scratch built - Navy Board Style Mayflower - scratch built (own reconstruction) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mij Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share #52 Posted April 17, 2014 (edited) Hi Nigel & Klaus Thanks for your kind words. Ill be putting more carving on her, but Im not certain what the carvings will be yet. mij Edited April 17, 2014 by mij Quote xebec 1:60 scale, scratch build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted April 17, 2014 Share #53 Posted April 17, 2014 Looks like the eagle is about to catch the rabbit. Poor rabbit. Bob mij and MEDDO 2 Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonyUK Posted April 18, 2014 Share #54 Posted April 18, 2014 Hi Mij. The ship is progressing very nicely. That method of shaping and cutting the cannon carages is used a lot by the me people on this site. Worked for me as well Please keep the photos coming. This build is interesting as I like the shape of the ship and the style. Regards Antony. mij 1 Quote Best advice ever given to me."If you don't know ..Just ask. Completed Mayflower Completed Fun build Tail boat Tailboat Completed Build Chinese Junk Chinese Pirate Junk Completed scratch built Korean Turtle ship 1/32 Turtle ship Completed Santa Lucia Sicilian Cargo Boat 1/30 scale Santa Lucia On hold. Bounty Occre 1/45 Completed HMS Victory by DeAgostini modelspace. DeAgostini Victory Cross Section Completed H.M.S. Victory X section by Coral. HMS Victory cross section Completed The Black Pearl fun build Black Queen Completed A large scale Victory cross section 1/36 Victory Cross Section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mij Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share #55 Posted April 19, 2014 Hi Antony and Brian The ship has nice lines, and I`m getting a lot of enjoyment in building her. Kind Regards mij Quote xebec 1:60 scale, scratch build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mij Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share #56 Posted May 7, 2014 I used Bisley gun blue for the swivel guns The model I started the beginning of January this year has now been completed. The planking of the hull is Cherry and all the carvings are from Box. Here are some photos of her Auvergne, GrandpaPhil, AntonyUK and 11 others 14 Quote xebec 1:60 scale, scratch build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted May 7, 2014 Share #57 Posted May 7, 2014 I am amazed you did this in only 4 months. It looks wonderful. I always liked the way these ships looked. They just look fast.... mij 1 Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonyUK Posted May 7, 2014 Share #58 Posted May 7, 2014 Hello MIJ. Wow you have done sooooo much. And all to your excellent standards. Where are you going to display the completed model ? Regards Antony. mij 1 Quote Best advice ever given to me."If you don't know ..Just ask. Completed Mayflower Completed Fun build Tail boat Tailboat Completed Build Chinese Junk Chinese Pirate Junk Completed scratch built Korean Turtle ship 1/32 Turtle ship Completed Santa Lucia Sicilian Cargo Boat 1/30 scale Santa Lucia On hold. Bounty Occre 1/45 Completed HMS Victory by DeAgostini modelspace. DeAgostini Victory Cross Section Completed H.M.S. Victory X section by Coral. HMS Victory cross section Completed The Black Pearl fun build Black Queen Completed A large scale Victory cross section 1/36 Victory Cross Section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mij Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share #59 Posted May 7, 2014 Hi Michael As long as I do some jobs in and outside the house, the Admiral is happy, and as the model is only 720mm long, I was able to work on her in doors at night, sitting with the Admiral. Regards mij Mirabell61 1 Quote xebec 1:60 scale, scratch build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mij Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share #60 Posted May 7, 2014 Thanks Antony and Brian. I will take the model to Christies (London) for Auction Regards mij Quote xebec 1:60 scale, scratch build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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