Omega1234 Posted June 28, 2015 Share #541 Posted June 28, 2015 Hi Nigel Wow! That quarter gallery window looks damn good! Seriously nice. Cheers 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...
NMBROOK Posted June 28, 2015 Author Share #542 Posted June 28, 2015 Thank you very much Geoff and Patrick A bit more of a meaningful 'structural' update to follow a little later Kind Regards Nigel mtaylor 1 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted June 28, 2015 Share #543 Posted June 28, 2015 Thank you very much Geoff and Patrick A bit more of a meaningful 'structural' update to follow a little later Kind Regards Nigel Sounds good, Nigel. Looking forward to following along. 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...
NMBROOK Posted June 28, 2015 Author Share #544 Posted June 28, 2015 Work this weekend has predominantly concentrated on reinforcement of the upper structure and fitting the deck beams.No external work can start without fitting these beams as they slide through the hull sides. shaped plywood pieces were epoxied the length of the deck to provide support for the deck beams and to give a visual 'blackout to the lower deck.This is to counteract the fact that full internal detail and rigging of the cannons will not be carried out.Carriages will be authentic on the top but have a flat bottom to allow secure gluing to the deck.Careful studying of what is actually on show with the full cannons in place shows no other additional work is necessary. The deck beams once inserted were packed with boxwood shim to increase the camber the required amount.These beams are insufficiently strong enough to be unsupported and were originally going to be set by the hanging knees and pillars.Further work after trimming the packs is to add pear chocks inbetween each beam.These will be sanded to follow the tops of the beams and the sheer.This provides further support for the sub deck but also tidies things up if a get anyone staring into the gunports I have also commenced framing the counter.The width of the blocks used allows them to form the lining of the stern chasers.I milled a shallow slot in the bottom member to ease accurate positioning of these. The pics show WIP,as that is it until next weekend.Then I hope to complete this work in readiness for the final shaping of the bow and stern blocks and general completion of the fairing. Kind Regards Nigel egkb, hexnut, Omega1234 and 9 others 12 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share #545 Posted July 4, 2015 Ok then,milestone finally reached.The square stern has gone hull is now fully faired in preparation for planking.I must fess up,I know I said the build will follow the kit plans,but I will be adding a tweak to the stern to bring it a little more in line with the builders model,the kit quarter galleries will still be used along with most of the kit castings,however the prominent balcony will be incorporated.I am not going to waffle on with the exact details,all will be revealed in due course.Some pics of the shaped hull,upper 'sub' linings to add to the stern chasers then on to planking the counter in Ebony Kind Regards Nigel marktiedens, egkb, gjdale and 10 others 13 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpstateNY Posted July 4, 2015 Share #546 Posted July 4, 2015 Hi Nigel, Looks beautifully symmetrical! Particularly like the shots shot showing the wonderful transom and gun deck framing details. You seem to be really moving along now...must be great to have your workshop back! Cheers, Nigel. NMBROOK 1 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...
rafine Posted July 4, 2015 Share #547 Posted July 4, 2015 Nigel, however you end up doing this, it will be an extraordinary model. 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...
AntiSpiral Posted July 4, 2015 Share #548 Posted July 4, 2015 glad to see you're back working on your model nigel! looks amazing, cant wait to see more keep it up!! NMBROOK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md1400cs Posted July 5, 2015 Share #549 Posted July 5, 2015 NIgel, Always such a pleasure dropping onto your build logs. Your latest window details are also marvelous. Beyond bashed might be an understatement. 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 July 5, 2015 Author Share #550 Posted July 5, 2015 Thank you very much indeed Nigel,Bob,Peter and Michael I have never really lost my workshop Nigel,I have just brought some items back out of storage.After two house sales have fallen through,it is now going to auction at the end of September.This hopefully means we can finally get relocated.My only stipulation as to where we rent is that there is a garage It means I will loose workbench space,but that will just teach me to work tidier Kind Regards NIgel mtaylor, UpstateNY, egkb and 1 other 4 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpstateNY Posted July 5, 2015 Share #551 Posted July 5, 2015 Oh goodness Nigel. I am sorry to hear about the house. . I thought when I saw you working on the Mordaunt again, things had finally worked out for you and your family. Guess I'll go and quietly cross my fingers for you again. Cheers, Nigel. 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 July 5, 2015 Author Share #552 Posted July 5, 2015 Thank you Nigel Just want to get moved now,the 80 mile a day trip to work is wearing a bit thin Kind Regards Nigel mtaylor, egkb and UpstateNY 3 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted July 5, 2015 Author Share #553 Posted July 5, 2015 Stern counter and area behind balcony now planked in 3mm wide ebony.I have tack glued a strip of obechi in to act as a spacer for where a boxwood moulding will sit.This will be removed when I cut the windows openings out.Doing it this way made it easier to sand,not having to work around a raised moulding Kind Regards Nigel gjdale, janos, WackoWolf and 10 others 13 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted July 6, 2015 Author Share #554 Posted July 6, 2015 Final update of the week,back to work tonight I have cut the lower windows out and removed the obechi strip and cleaned the slot out.I have then fitted a boxwood moulding I machined on the mill using a guide fence.The builders model depicts a central doorway but I am having doors at each end of the balcony.Artistic license has kicked in here.A central door would have spoiled the symmetry and when all said and done,I don't find the stern overly attractive on the builders model. Kind Regards Nigel CaptainSteve, seafarermiami, hexnut and 14 others 17 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK VIKING Posted July 13, 2015 Share #555 Posted July 13, 2015 Hi Nigel long time no see cracking job on this build m8 Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share #556 Posted July 13, 2015 Thank you very much indeed Martyn I have checked out your SOS,stunning work mate! on the home straight now. Saving the pics until after next weekends work I have been planking from the lower chainwale down to the upper wale.Very slow work due to using 6mm wide boxwood planks coupled with some very serious tumblehome and sheer necessitating some bizarre spiled planks.As a complete change to the norm for me,I have deliberately chosen NOT to represent caulking.Fixings will be represented as these will also be actually performing a function due to the model's hull structure.The 'black' strake will be Ebony as it is actually black on the builders model. Kind Regards NIgel Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted July 13, 2015 Share #557 Posted July 13, 2015 Nigel - it was your log for me to read this afternoon - my head is now buzzing with all the ideas that i have - stunning work my friend NMBROOK 1 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted July 14, 2015 Author Share #558 Posted July 14, 2015 Thank you very much indeed mate,glad to see you are back Kind Regards Nigel Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted July 14, 2015 Share #559 Posted July 14, 2015 hopefully to the completion of this build now - NMBROOK 1 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share #560 Posted July 19, 2015 OK a little bit of an update Planking work is progressing extremely slowly.All boxwood planks have been glued with aliphatic resin but I have reverted to epoxy for the Ebony 'Black strake'.Slow going as it works out at four parallel planks from lower chainwale down to the black strake.These planks have to conform to the sheer and many compound curves of the hull.Some severe clamping techniques have been employed to allow this.Various 'dogs' have been spot glued to the hull allowing the use of wedges and 'stops' have been spot glued to get the planks to follow the sheer.These are only obechi so are easy to break off and sand flush.The pencil line represents the waterline,which is in abeyance yet as to whether I will splice the ebony/boxwood along this line. Received my Brynes drawplate this week ,fixings will be boxwood on boxwood and copper on the ebony. Kind Regards Nigel CaptainSteve, gjdale, Omega1234 and 12 others 15 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share #561 Posted July 20, 2015 This side now planked between wales,gunports roughed out and given a rough sanding.Final finish sanding a little later when the other side is complete.I am kind of liking the 'clean' look,I may rethink the treenailing Kind Regards Nigel Sjors, egkb, WackoWolf and 12 others 15 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted August 2, 2015 Author Share #562 Posted August 2, 2015 It has been a little hectic at work,but I have managed to finally get in the shipyard this weekend After much deliberation and the fact I now own a Brynes drawplate,I have decided to proceed with treenailing .This is being done exclusively in boxwood and includes the areas of Ebony.This contrast I noticed on the upper areas of Dr Mike's L'Ambiteux and is a feature I particularly like.I did a small area to get an idea of the finished result and have now started the mass drill and insertion.The idea with doing this as I go along is that I have the bulkheads as a guide and also to relieve what would be a mega monotonous job when the hull is fully planked.Also it is easier to sand smooth prior to fitting the wales above and below this section. Kind Regards Nigel Mirabell61, WackoWolf, Omega1234 and 13 others 16 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuntherMT Posted August 2, 2015 Share #563 Posted August 2, 2015 Good looking nails. What size stock do you start with and how do you get it down to a rod to use in the drawplate? Omega1234, NMBROOK and mtaylor 3 Quote Brian Mystery project coming soon! Current build - Medway Longboat Complete - Armed Virginia Sloop Complete - Carmen (First Build) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted August 2, 2015 Share #564 Posted August 2, 2015 Looking great Nigel. I'm glad that you went with the treenails. It's a look that I like. Bob NMBROOK, Omega1234 and mtaylor 3 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 August 2, 2015 Author Share #565 Posted August 2, 2015 Thank you Brian and Bob I purchased boxwood 'stringing' from Original Marquetry in the UK.It comes in various square sizes from 3.2mm down to 0.8mm which is what I used in this instance.It easily fits in the drawplates largest hole.It comes in 1 metre lengths.The first ten or so holes in the drawplate progressively remove the corners,then the diameter starts to be reduced.Had I wanted larger nails,then I would have to use larger section.These nails are 31 thou which is a reasonably snug fit for a 0.8mm hole.I plan on taking the nails down to whatever works best in a 0.5mm hole for the decks etc. Kind Regards Nigel CaptainSteve, UpstateNY, Omega1234 and 3 others 6 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted August 2, 2015 Share #566 Posted August 2, 2015 treenailing Looks really nice Nigel, Nils Omega1234 and NMBROOK 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...
md1400cs Posted August 2, 2015 Share #567 Posted August 2, 2015 Nigel, Lovely work. Treenails are a perfect addition to this already excellent build. Michael Omega1234 and NMBROOK 2 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...
Ferit Posted August 3, 2015 Share #568 Posted August 3, 2015 Nigel, You are one of the builders who keeps my interest going on this hobby... Always clean, harmonic, showing the difficulty so easy to overcome... md1400cs, Omega1234 and NMBROOK 3 Quote Best Regards… Ferit KUTLU Under construction: Frigate Berlin (Brandenburg Navy) Hope: Frigate Wappen Von Hamburg (Brandenburg Navy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted August 3, 2015 Share #569 Posted August 3, 2015 love the treenailing - well done mtaylor and NMBROOK 2 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted August 3, 2015 Author Share #570 Posted August 3, 2015 Thank you Nils,Michael,Ferit and Kevin Always good to hear from you Ferit,I am glad you are sticking around,I hope at some point you return to your fabulous build Kind Regards Nigel md1400cs, mtaylor and Ferit 3 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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