Vivian Galad Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share #241 Posted August 10, 2014 Doris, I´m always happy when u visit my post :wub: . I find it funny when you say you don´t work on wood, since you scratch so many parts of your ships on wood and know, from my heart, that when you get your hands over a fully wooden ship you´ll mesmerize us all the same. You´re some of the best ship modellers I know. Thank you. trippwj 1 Quote Current: Red Dragon (modified) by Vivian Galad - Artesania Latina - 1:60 Oseberg (modified) by Vivian Galad - Amati (1:50)Cocca Veneta by Vivian Galad - Corel - 1:70 Finished 15th Century Latin Caravel kit model from Artimanha models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburchfield1@wowway.com Posted August 11, 2014 Share #242 Posted August 11, 2014 Thanks for the info Vivian. I've got a "full-size" scroll saw (16" Craftsman) but it's really heavy. I been looking for something more portable and sounds like this saw is just the ticket. Vivian Galad 1 Quote Previous build(mostly) - 18th Century Longboat Current build - Bounty Launch Next build - San Francisco by AL Future build - Red Dragon Future build - Mayflower from Model Expo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivian Galad Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share #243 Posted August 27, 2014 Hey, hey, hey. Time for new pictures, some words and advices for the young at heart. I took a pause from my ship since I was waiting for the Blacken It to arrive. As it arrived, I resumed my work. For using it the Blacken It Trials topic, by E&T was used. I did follow all the steps only replacing the muriatic acid by vinegar. I was about taking lots of pictures from the process, but, that is really unecessary since the Trials´ topic shows how it works so fine it would be a waste of time. But I do took a picture from a mistake I made... That´s how I put the metal pieces on the solution. I tried to shake the solution from time to time, but my results weren´t that great - lot´s of parts were stained - instead of a flat darkened surface, I got a stripe stained one for most of the metal parts. Even if I liked that way it wasn´t my goal they look so. Next time I´ll dump lesser metal parts on blacken it solution for a consistent result. Well, then I started on my ship´s hole, as it'll need some attention before rigging. I worked on taking out the planking around it so when I fix all the eletronics it´ll be easy to glue new planks over it. Now I´m waiting for some copper foil I bought to finish that part. After that I coated a second layer of varnish on the hull and a first one over the rails and castle. That was a called step from the ship´s instructions some pages before, but I decided to postpone it while I was still using sharp tools around. It was time for the rudder, then. I´m still thinking if I´ll set some brass stripes to it. Some old pictures shows rudders with no iron on them. Seems an obscure subject to build the rudder. So far, I followed the kit´s instructions. After the rudder I fixed all the metal fittings missing before. Cannons aren´t there yet cause I´ll paint them black - I tried blacken it on them, but didn´t like the results. The following pictures are from the fittings instalation and the ship´s general look so far. Next steps will be the lighting fix finish and rigging beginnings. JesseLee, Dee_Dee, Sjors and 17 others 20 Quote Current: Red Dragon (modified) by Vivian Galad - Artesania Latina - 1:60 Oseberg (modified) by Vivian Galad - Amati (1:50)Cocca Veneta by Vivian Galad - Corel - 1:70 Finished 15th Century Latin Caravel kit model from Artimanha models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 27, 2014 Share #244 Posted August 27, 2014 Looking good, Vivian. I like the way you're building this ship. Vivian Galad 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...
jburchfield1@wowway.com Posted August 27, 2014 Share #245 Posted August 27, 2014 Looking fantastic Vivian. You GO girl!!! Vivian Galad 1 Quote Previous build(mostly) - 18th Century Longboat Current build - Bounty Launch Next build - San Francisco by AL Future build - Red Dragon Future build - Mayflower from Model Expo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjors Posted August 28, 2014 Share #246 Posted August 28, 2014 Looks good Vivian ! Nice details all around the ship The last picture is just great ! Sjors Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted August 28, 2014 Share #247 Posted August 28, 2014 Great work Vivian - looking really 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted August 28, 2014 Share #248 Posted August 28, 2014 Fantastic work, Vivian. You have really captured the authentic look for your Junk. Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulises Victoria Posted August 28, 2014 Share #249 Posted August 28, 2014 Hola linda! Haven't visited your log in a while. Your build is truly an inspiration. Hard to believe it is your first.You are doing a job that I'm sure some of the experts here admire and envy! I know I do although I'm not one of the "experts" Felicidades linda! Quote There aren't but two options: do it FAST, or do it RIGHT. Current Project Build Log: Soleil Royal in 1/72. Kit by Artesania Latina. Last finished projects: Royal Ship Vasa 1628; French Vessel Royal Louis 1780. 1/90 Scale by Mamoli. 120 Cannons Future projects already in my stash: Panart: San Felipe 1/75; OcCre: Santísima Trinidad 1/90; Wish List: 1/64 Amati Victory, HMS Enterprise in 1/48 by CAF models. So much to build, so little time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivian Galad Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share #250 Posted August 28, 2014 Mark, thank you. I´ve been researching a lot to put this ship some place in history (even if AL wasn´t that precise - this ship has many accuracy errors). Pops, glad u still following Joe - I´ll still give my tries with blacken it, don´t worry. By the way, copper can be blackened with it? Ty!! Sjors, glad u passed by - can u give me some popcorn??? :P Thanks! Grant, I´m trying. U guys give me a lot of inspiration. Hey, Cap'. That´s the image I really want to pass. Ulises, no te preocupes!! Working still on her and I think it´ll take some more. It is my first junk, but still my second wooden ship ! And I´m learning every single day with you all, since I´m here always, reading and following and absorbing all that I can. I´ll be a little bit presumptuous, though, as my goal is to be a master in the future . Obrigada, amigo. Sjors 1 Quote Current: Red Dragon (modified) by Vivian Galad - Artesania Latina - 1:60 Oseberg (modified) by Vivian Galad - Amati (1:50)Cocca Veneta by Vivian Galad - Corel - 1:70 Finished 15th Century Latin Caravel kit model from Artimanha models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Panzeca Posted August 29, 2014 Share #251 Posted August 29, 2014 Hi Vivian, Great update. The details are just terrific. I love the hatch covers, doors and stairs. I have had mixed results with "Blacken It" as well. Keep up the beautiful work, you are on the downhill side now. Quote Jack "I Love the smell of sawdust in the morning" apologies to John Melius Current Build: Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section Scratch Build Previous Builds: Oseberg Billing Boats 9th Century Viking Ship Modified Bluenose ll, AL, Lightly Bashed Louisa Morrison Half Hull, Scratch Build Photography Website: http://www.27birds.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted August 29, 2014 Share #252 Posted August 29, 2014 your build looks really great with the added fittings.......I like the deck shot once you finish the repairs to the aft deck, then there will be nothing to distract from it masting will be a huge step forward, it will be very interesting to see! 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivian Galad Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share #253 Posted August 29, 2014 Hey, Jack. I´m feeling the "end is near" sensation on my ship. There is work to do, though and I´m happy for it. Thanks for visiting and I´ll keep working carefully on her. Popeye, thanks! I know I shouldn´t, but my main mast is already there ! Today I installed my cannons and the main mast, also worked on the switch mechanism for lighting the cabin (I´m trying to keep it simple). Problem is I wanted to have the outside lighting too, but I´m still thinking how to hide the wires - maybe only the cabin will have light. I´ll bring some pictures later. Quote Current: Red Dragon (modified) by Vivian Galad - Artesania Latina - 1:60 Oseberg (modified) by Vivian Galad - Amati (1:50)Cocca Veneta by Vivian Galad - Corel - 1:70 Finished 15th Century Latin Caravel kit model from Artimanha models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnu Posted August 30, 2014 Share #254 Posted August 30, 2014 amazing, your progress gets always faster, could you post some fotos of the lighting switch, it sounds interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivian Galad Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share #255 Posted August 30, 2014 Schnu, thanks ! I´ll put some pictures as soon as I finish all the fix - but is basically a box that once turned, lights the cabin. Brian, ty for visiting and for your words. Quote Current: Red Dragon (modified) by Vivian Galad - Artesania Latina - 1:60 Oseberg (modified) by Vivian Galad - Amati (1:50)Cocca Veneta by Vivian Galad - Corel - 1:70 Finished 15th Century Latin Caravel kit model from Artimanha models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md1400cs Posted August 30, 2014 Share #256 Posted August 30, 2014 Vivian, Great update. Love the shades you have used with the woods. All work beautifully together. Very impressive build of a not-so-often seen ship. I've done a Google search, Yes, you are the only woman in Brasil building a model ships. (:-) (:-) Até logo Michael Vivian Galad, mtaylor, Sjors and 1 other 4 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...
Vivian Galad Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share #257 Posted August 31, 2014 Michael, my many thanks. I thought it to be (me as the only woman in the country to build model ships) - I entered some FB brazilian groups and there is only guys in there, basically building local ships or kits. It´s quite motivating to be the only one - or even the first one! cya! mtaylor 1 Quote Current: Red Dragon (modified) by Vivian Galad - Artesania Latina - 1:60 Oseberg (modified) by Vivian Galad - Amati (1:50)Cocca Veneta by Vivian Galad - Corel - 1:70 Finished 15th Century Latin Caravel kit model from Artimanha models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivian Galad Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share #258 Posted August 31, 2014 Hear ye! Hear ye! News from the realm!! Vivian´s Chinese Junk got new fittings and it´s main mast - read all here! So, as I said, main mast is installed. Some tackles for the rigging are there too - with some small modifications since AL instructions told me to do it differently. Let us go for the pictures. Cannons are there too. I was a little skeptical about cannons at first (since I want a ship from about 1420 - 30). Research helped me to decide keeping them - The first guns found in junks wrecks are dated between 1400 - 1420. Laws from 1530+ dictated trade ships could carry 4 mounted guns and an assortment of small guns, for example. As chinese ships were victims of Wako pirates long before, my ship should carry guns for protection from pirate attacks. Fixed my anchor, too. I would prefer a different anchor, to be sincere - AL gave me a 2 armed anchor but most of the chinese junk depictions shows 4 armed anchors. As I didn´t find any works regarding the 15th century chinese anchors, I´ll stay with what I´ve got. And, last but not less important, my battery box for the lighting (part of the switch, too, since to light the cabin one just have to turn the box to one side) [ Last picture shows where the box will be. Two copper stripes will be attached to the box botton. Two other stripes will be coming out from the hole fix - as I explained before, to turn on/off you only need to turn the box till it enchase with the copper stripes. CaptainSteve, Sjors, JesseLee and 16 others 19 Quote Current: Red Dragon (modified) by Vivian Galad - Artesania Latina - 1:60 Oseberg (modified) by Vivian Galad - Amati (1:50)Cocca Veneta by Vivian Galad - Corel - 1:70 Finished 15th Century Latin Caravel kit model from Artimanha models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jud Posted August 31, 2014 Share #259 Posted August 31, 2014 Like your switch, I would never be able to find it , or even know there were lights unless told. jud Vivian Galad and BETAQDAVE 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuntherMT Posted August 31, 2014 Share #260 Posted August 31, 2014 Ingenious switch / battery box combination. I like it! CaptainSteve, Vivian Galad and BETAQDAVE 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...
gjdale Posted August 31, 2014 Share #261 Posted August 31, 2014 Looking great Vivian. Very neat trick with your light switch - one would never guess it was there. Vivian Galad 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...
mtaylor Posted August 31, 2014 Share #262 Posted August 31, 2014 Looking fantastic, Vivian. I love that battery box/light switch combination. Vivian Galad 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...
foxy Posted August 31, 2014 Share #263 Posted August 31, 2014 That's a very good idea on the switch. seems a very good subject to follow. May light up an idea I have too. foxy Vivian Galad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburchfield1@wowway.com Posted August 31, 2014 Share #264 Posted August 31, 2014 Well, it's already been said, but great switch idea. CaptainSteve and Vivian Galad 2 Quote Previous build(mostly) - 18th Century Longboat Current build - Bounty Launch Next build - San Francisco by AL Future build - Red Dragon Future build - Mayflower from Model Expo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjors Posted September 1, 2014 Share #265 Posted September 1, 2014 I have to follow the others..... You are a clever girl !!!!!!!! The only battery I use is in the mouse of my PC And do you received the popcorn bowl ????????? Sjors Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziled68 Posted September 3, 2014 Share #266 Posted September 3, 2014 Hola Mija, I was just going over your latest progress and Bravo to you. I especially like the ships ladder attached to the port davit amidships. Would it be possible to take a few shots of the ships hold from different angles? I hope to see more of your build. Tu Amigo, Raymond Vivian Galad 1 Quote Raymond Current Build: USF Essex Completed Builds: 1745 Mediator Sloop 1:147 scale New Bedford Whaleboat H.M.S. Triton cross-section Vietnamese_Junk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivian Galad Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share #267 Posted September 3, 2014 I want to thank you all, guys! I´m feeling clever reading your words ^_^ !! And, Sjors, I´ve got the popcorn. Yours are always the best! Sjors 1 Quote Current: Red Dragon (modified) by Vivian Galad - Artesania Latina - 1:60 Oseberg (modified) by Vivian Galad - Amati (1:50)Cocca Veneta by Vivian Galad - Corel - 1:70 Finished 15th Century Latin Caravel kit model from Artimanha models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmay Posted September 3, 2014 Share #268 Posted September 3, 2014 Hello to you, The switch is a very clever idea,thanks .and your model is looking real good .well done.Edwin Vivian Galad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjors Posted September 4, 2014 Share #269 Posted September 4, 2014 And, Sjors, I´ve got the popcorn. Yours are always the best! Vivian Galad 1 Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted September 4, 2014 Share #270 Posted September 4, 2014 looks great Vivian.........you must know the 'mother of invention' very well congratz on the masting......sweet! Vivian Galad 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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