NMBROOK Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share #511 Posted January 12, 2015 Thank you very much Tom There is still a preposterous amount of work to do to this deck level before it is even close to being finished Kind Regards Nigel Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md1400cs Posted January 12, 2015 Share #512 Posted January 12, 2015 NIgel, Always a pleasure for the eyes looking in on your builds. This one in particular has spectacular woods, as has been noted. You so captured the nuances of the shades. Michael NMBROOK 1 Quote Michael Current build : Sovereign of the Seas 1/78 Sergal Under the table: Golden Hind - C Mamoli Oseberg - Billings 720 - Drakkar - Amati Completed: Santa Maria-Mantua -- Vasa-Corel - Santisima Trinidad cross section OcCre 1/90th Gallery : Santa Maria - Vasa - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share #513 Posted January 12, 2015 Thank you very much Michael Kind Regards Nigel Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsalv Posted April 5, 2015 Share #514 Posted April 5, 2015 Hi Nigel, I visited your log after long time. Your work on the model is amazing . NMBROOK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share #515 Posted April 5, 2015 Thank you very much indeed Marsalv Kind Regards Nigel Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted June 22, 2015 Author Share #516 Posted June 22, 2015 Gosh,over 5 months since I posted on here!! Over the past couple of months no progress has been made but I have had the opportunity to do a great deal of thinking.My new position at work is taking all my time leaving me realistically Sunday to do what I want.Money wise,I certainly can't grumble but it does mean my modelling time has drastically been reduced. I basically need to take stock and reassess many of the projects I have on the go.I am going to continue with Mordaunt but need to take a change of direction.To carry on as is would result in many years work at the rate I am going coupled with the fact there are a few small details I am unhappy with.I believe that to move the model back in the direction of the stock kit will bring back the enjoyment into the build.I had previously set my bar so high,I worry carrying on will result in frustration at not being able to make anything in the way of progress. There will be some minor detail changes to the stock kit,mainly around the windows and a change in timber for the topside planking,but in the majority I am going to use as many kit parts as possible.It does build into a nice model out of the box and I found one on the net that won a gold medal in the Czechoslovakian championships with minimal changes. Currently I am reviewing the drawings and Pete's interpretive files to establish how the changes I have made already impact the fit of the kit stern etc.So far everything looks like it will fit as intended,I have to console myself that all the additional work has resulted in a superior foundation for the main deck and hull planking.At least I will only have one layer of hull planking to fit after completion of hull fairing. Royal William may be shelved until retirement or if my circumstances change in the distant future,you never know I may even buy the kit and graft the prow I made into that build,but that is something for another day I am not too sure when the next update will be,but will no doubt be when I have turned the build around a little in the direction I want to head Kind Regards Nigel mtaylor, UpstateNY, rafine and 8 others 11 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted June 23, 2015 Share #517 Posted June 23, 2015 Nigel, As much as we wish it didn't at times, life and work and family come first. It always seems like new jobs eat up all the time available, doesn't it? The wood is patient, right? NMBROOK, egkb and NAZGÛL 3 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAZGÛL Posted June 23, 2015 Share #518 Posted June 23, 2015 Hi Nigel, good to hear from you mate! i hope you like the new job. Take the builds in the pace you manage. I don't know about you but i cant build if it feels like a chore. Relax and enjoy. /Matti NMBROOK 1 Quote Billing Boats Vasa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted June 23, 2015 Author Share #519 Posted June 23, 2015 Thanks Mark and Matti Yes I do enjoy my new position although some nights when things don't go to plan and I pull my hair out,I question why I applied for the position . I feel happier in myself that I have a clear 'vision' for this model and although I will be using the kit castings,I feel the small changes and the choice of timbers should produce something unique.I am keeping it under wraps for now things will be revealed as I progress . I even toyed with fitting the kit 'dummy' cannons but as I have a full lower deck,reasoned this was a step too far back.Complete cannon assemblies have now been ordered.They won't be rigged as I am now fully planking the decks,but do look better when viewed through the gunports. My game plan is to sort the transom framing out and dowelling for these cannon carriages,then bond in the deck beams.I should then be able to progress with the hull planking Kind Regards Nigel rafine, UpstateNY, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted June 23, 2015 Share #520 Posted June 23, 2015 Hi Nigel Life unfortunately gets in the way of our hobbies; but the challenge is always to get some balance back. I reckon you're doing the right thing by moving back to the more original kit type approach, particularly if it means that you can balance all your projects better. I wish you well and I look forward to you being able to update us when you're able to. All the best! Patrick NMBROOK 1 Quote MY SCRATCH BUILT MODELS ARE: Splendid Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28576-splendid-by-omega1234-scale-1500-mega-yacht/ Majestic Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28483-mega-yacht-majestic-by-omega1234-miniature/ Sapphire Mega yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/21088-sapphire-by-omega1234-1388-scale-mega-yacht-66m-8-inch-hull-length/?tab=comments#comment-639898 Genesis - Supersports Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/18168-genesis-by-omega1234-1300-49m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long-finished/?tab=comments#comment-559026http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/14141-shadow-by-omega1234-scale-1300-luxury-60m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long/ SHADOW Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11384-majellan-by-omega1234-luxury-37-metre-motor-yacht-miniature-7-inches-approx/ Majellan Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9261Rainbow-j-class-racing-yacht/?p=273543 Rainbow J Class Racing Yacht Mystic Classic Motor Cruiser Symphony Ingomar Schooner: Scratch build Dorade Schooner: <p> Lennox Restoration Warship http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9577-pandora-cutaway-dockyard-style-miniature/?hl=pandora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpstateNY Posted June 23, 2015 Share #521 Posted June 23, 2015 Hi Nigel, I think we all struggle with finding a good work-life balance at times...I certainly do, especially whenever I ramp up on a new project. Whatever changes you decide to make in the end, I know your Mordaunt will continue to be a spectacular build. So, like everyone else, I will just wait patiently to enjoy your next update. Cheers, Nigel. Omega1234 and NMBROOK 2 Quote Current Build Logs: H.M.S. Triton Cross Section, USF Confederacy Model Shipways Completed Log: Red Dragon Artesania Latina Gallery: Red Dragon: Artesania Latina Member: Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted June 23, 2015 Author Share #522 Posted June 23, 2015 Thank you Patrick and Nigel In fact,thanks to everyone again who has commented or hit the like button.Your support and understanding has made me feel comfortable with decision.I think I need to be realistic and put the quest for historical exactness and fully framed builds on hold till I retire Just get back to basics and enjoy this great hobby for what it is,I no longer have the freetime to take things as seriously as I have been doing and actually complete something in a realistic timeframe. Far too many models I wish to make,infact I just bought some plans for a vessel the other day They had to go in the stash as the kit manufacturer has gone down the pan due to fire,but if I do build her it will be in a decent scale to match Chris Watton's Victory.The kit was pretty bang on for authenticity,Mamoli just got the date and history wrong Do also wonder whether she is supposedly the vessel featured in Les Miserables as she was indeed wrecked in drydock Kind Regards Nigel egkb, UpstateNY, Omega1234 and 2 others 5 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted June 24, 2015 Author Share #523 Posted June 24, 2015 I have had a bit of an eye opener.Whilst 'mocking up my stern to see how the Quarter gallery castings match up to the transom,I had a bit of a shock.What appears to be one single casting is around seventeen individual pieces hand riveted together!!!!That care and attention to detail I find astounding in the kit market.To think I was going to discard the castings . Pictures to follow tomorrow to illustrate the point. Kind Regards Nigel Landlubber Mike, CaptainSteve, mtaylor and 4 others 7 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted June 24, 2015 Author Share #524 Posted June 24, 2015 Just a couple of pics to illustrate the multipiece casting approach I mentioned earlier.The cast rivets can be seen on the inside although not as clear as in real life as the peening marks can be made out.Yes I have a solution for the windows,like I say all will be revealed in due course Kind Regards Nigel egkb, WackoWolf, mtaylor and 8 others 11 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egkb Posted June 25, 2015 Share #525 Posted June 25, 2015 Great to see ya back at Mordaunt Mate ! E NMBROOK 1 Quote Current Build : HM Schooner Ballahoo In the Pipeline : HM Cutter Sherbourne, HM Mortar Convulsion, Emma C Berry & C18th English Longboat.. Eventually That Is..🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted June 25, 2015 Author Share #526 Posted June 25, 2015 Thanks buddy Kind Regards Nigel egkb 1 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md1400cs Posted June 25, 2015 Share #527 Posted June 25, 2015 Nigel, Your build logs have been missed, very nice that you will again spend some time back in your shipyards. Cheers, Michael NMBROOK 1 Quote Michael Current build : Sovereign of the Seas 1/78 Sergal Under the table: Golden Hind - C Mamoli Oseberg - Billings 720 - Drakkar - Amati Completed: Santa Maria-Mantua -- Vasa-Corel - Santisima Trinidad cross section OcCre 1/90th Gallery : Santa Maria - Vasa - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted June 25, 2015 Author Share #528 Posted June 25, 2015 Thank you Michael Work may still be in fits and starts over the next few months but hopefully things should settle down by Christmas A few pics.I have started to assemble the transom support work to reflect the kit's drawings.Not a great deal of changes required as I hadn't go as far as extending the hull sides to accommodate the overhanging upper deck and balcony.This is one area where I will be deviating from the kits design,mainly for ease of construction.There is supposed to be a piece of curved ply on the transom face with a large casting bonded on top featuring the windows.Careful study of the casting has made me realise there is an easier approach as I want my windows opening out instead of painted on. Plan is to remove the vertical carved detail from the casting and bond it on afterwards.Also planking straight on to the framework makes the stern counter transition easier to accomplish as both faces will be covered by the same thickness material.The counter is carved from a solid block in the kit but I would like to have the option of having the gunports open. I have started the transom framework paying attention that the vertical members fall centrally behind the window pillars and carvings.Epoxy and copper pinning has been used as this needs to be solid before I finish fairing the hull.Once this is complete I will move to the counter framing which will double as lining for the four stern chasers.Then,finally I came shape the round tuck and get rid of that square end to the filler blocks Other conclusions have been drawn now I have the armament for my lower deck,but will cover these when I get to that stage,too much for one post Kind Regards Nigel UpstateNY, marktiedens, Omega1234 and 11 others 14 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egkb Posted June 25, 2015 Share #529 Posted June 25, 2015 Be a shame to see all that cool work covered up, but I understand the predicament ! Eamonn Omega1234 and NMBROOK 2 Quote Current Build : HM Schooner Ballahoo In the Pipeline : HM Cutter Sherbourne, HM Mortar Convulsion, Emma C Berry & C18th English Longboat.. Eventually That Is..🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share #530 Posted June 26, 2015 I know mate,but I don't think the finished article will lose anything for it in the long run Kind Regards Nigel egkb and Omega1234 2 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted June 27, 2015 Author Share #531 Posted June 27, 2015 (edited) I had a bit of a 'late one' last night.Far to late to spark the saw up so I decided I would produce a 'prototype' window to prove my plans would work.The frame was made out of 0.8mm square box strip sanded a little further to reduce it's size.I managed to produce half lap joints using a sharp scalpel and jewellers file.I was keen to do this because otherwise the glazing bars never seem to line through no matter how hard you try. The casting has been cut out and the back heavily reduced in thickness with a burr to thin out where the window will fit. The frame was then bonded with a bead of CA around it's perimeter to a piece of mica.Matt poly has the then been applied ensuring a meniscus was formed inside the individual panes.As ever,a picture explains a thousand words,to be continued once the varnish has hardened off Kind Regards Nigel Edited June 27, 2015 by NMBROOK Beef Wellington, janos, SimonV and 13 others 16 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpstateNY Posted June 27, 2015 Share #532 Posted June 27, 2015 Hi Nigel, Lovely work as always! Did you use a jig to ensure such great alignment of the lap joints to form the panes? Asking as one of my next jobs is to build some windows to replace some questionable cast ones so any tips you can share would really help me! Cheers, Nigel. mtaylor and NMBROOK 2 Quote Current Build Logs: H.M.S. Triton Cross Section, USF Confederacy Model Shipways Completed Log: Red Dragon Artesania Latina Gallery: Red Dragon: Artesania Latina Member: Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted June 27, 2015 Share #533 Posted June 27, 2015 good work Nigel, you sure are upgrading that kit (quarter Badge) window, looks great Nils NMBROOK and Omega1234 2 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted June 27, 2015 Author Share #534 Posted June 27, 2015 Thank you Nigel and Nils No secret jig for this one Nigel,just patience,frustration and very tired eyes I will post some stage pics when I do the other side,I just wanted to check it was feasible before taking loads of pics.There are a couple of useful techniques I will illustrate that may help,but everything was based on cutting the half lap joints accurately to set the sizes of the panes.These two windows are more forgiving as I have flexibility on the overall dimension.The TEN!!!! windows on the transom will be less so as overall size and the fact they have to all line through should provide some entertainment! Kind Regards Nigel CaptainSteve, mtaylor, UpstateNY and 3 others 6 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted June 27, 2015 Author Share #535 Posted June 27, 2015 Some pics of the completed quarter badge with window unit bonded in place Kind Regards Nigel Landrotten Highlander, rafine, janos and 16 others 19 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted June 27, 2015 Share #536 Posted June 27, 2015 Wonderful... just wonderful, Nigel. NMBROOK 1 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted June 27, 2015 Share #537 Posted June 27, 2015 Wow. That looks great. Bob NMBROOK 1 Quote Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted June 27, 2015 Author Share #538 Posted June 27, 2015 Thank you very much indeed Mark and Bob Kind Regards Nigel Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted June 27, 2015 Share #539 Posted June 27, 2015 Wonderful job on the windows Nigel. NMBROOK 1 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...
NMBROOK Posted June 28, 2015 Author Share #540 Posted June 28, 2015 Thank you Grant Kind Regards Nigel Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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