Lukasvdb Posted April 4, 2016 Author #92 Posted April 4, 2016 (edited) Just look at this little guy, he's so proud of his 36pd cannon! another one is proud of his nice little 8 pounder but his mother never thought him any real manners, been at sea too much you know see! here he is sitting on the balcony of the stern galleries! Enjoying the view and the fresh air that little rascal as you can see I closed up the ceiling above the balcony with some plastic sheet. Otherwise there would be an ugly gap left when everthing is closed up. I believe it looks much better this way! I also added the wheel, and the quarters for the officers (or is it calles something else?) Edited April 4, 2016 by Lukasvdb WackoWolf, Beef Wellington, clearway and 4 others 7 Quote
Ray1981 Posted April 4, 2016 #93 Posted April 4, 2016 Nice job looks really cool specially with the figures Lukasvdb 1 Quote
Lukasvdb Posted April 5, 2016 Author #95 Posted April 5, 2016 Thanks for the likes guys! Ray1981 1 Quote
Lukasvdb Posted April 10, 2016 Author #96 Posted April 10, 2016 Hi all! So some more progress to report: I fitted the sternchaser ports and based my work on the books of Boudriot. I'm happy with the result and it defitinely adds realism to the model. Heller provided two single plastic blocks without any detail that would have looked so sad Some cleaning up needs to be done, painting for example but nothing major. That's it for now, I have some great plans to continue with! Ray1981, WackoWolf, Barbossa and 2 others 5 Quote
Blue Ensign Posted April 11, 2016 #97 Posted April 11, 2016 Looking good Lukas, a fine display of skill and perseverance on your Upper deck gun rigging, well done. B.E. Ray1981 and Lukasvdb 2 Quote Current Build: Medway-longboat-1742-by-blue-ensign-½”-scale Completed builds: HMS Indefatigable-1794-by-blue-ensign-vanguard-models-1:64-scale HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign. 1:64 scale - Vanguard Models Queen-Anne-Royal-Barge-circa-1700-by-Blue-Ensign Fifie fishing boat Lady Eleanor Muirneag-1903-–-a-scottish-zulu-fishing-boat-164-scale-based-on-the-vanguard-models-zulu-kit/ HM Cutter Alert 1777 HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 18th-century-English-longboat-by-Blue-Ensign-ms-148-scale/ 18thc English Pinnace by Blue Ensign-Model-Shipways-1:24 scale/ HMS-Pegasus-by-Blue-Ensign-finished-Victory-Models-1:64-scale/ Heller Seventy-four 1:150 scale - modified Le Superbe/Le Glorieux kit after Boudriot, waterline setting with sails. The schooner Pickle, Jotika pob kit 1:64 scale, my interpretation.
Old Dave Posted April 12, 2016 #99 Posted April 12, 2016 Considering getting into this kit myself. Looks like a do-able kit, and you're doing a great job on it. Thanks for making a build log on the project. Ray1981 and Lukasvdb 2 Quote
Lukasvdb Posted April 12, 2016 Author #100 Posted April 12, 2016 You should definitely try it! I suggest you take your time with it and then you can make a great model of it. With a few modifications here & there You're welcome! Ray1981 and WackoWolf 2 Quote
Ray1981 Posted April 12, 2016 #101 Posted April 12, 2016 Considering getting into this kit myself. Looks like a do-able kit, and you're doing a great job on it. Thanks for making a build log on the project. All I can say is go for it!!! I have the Le Glorieux which is about the same and it is a real fun kit to built. Grtz Ray Quote
Lukasvdb Posted April 12, 2016 Author #102 Posted April 12, 2016 So some more updates! I tidied up the ropes along the ladders on the sides of the ship. I didn't like it and found a cleaner way to tie ropes. Rope, Needle and CA glue looks soo much better! Before: After: A small but for me noticable difference in the overall appearance and finish of the ship! I have also started drilling the holes for the gunport lids on the lower gun deck. First I made a jig: Then I drilled & test fitted the lid. Using 0.5mm copper wire to strengthen the joint of course! Succes!! Me happy. Now repeat this 27 more times I also tried making some rigols but I'm not sure wether I'm going to install these or not. Here in dry fit Happy with the results of tonight! Now I need sleep Until the next time! Grtz coxswain, Ray1981, egkb and 4 others 7 Quote
Lukasvdb Posted April 15, 2016 Author #103 Posted April 15, 2016 (edited) Hey all, in the above pictures you can see that the ropes for the cannon port lids are a bit unfurled. I don't want them to stay like this as it won't look good in the end. Sloppy even. What do you think I can use to get the lines tight again? Beeswax, some white glue, CA glue? If necessary I can redo them but I'm not a big fan of that option Every suggestion is welcome! Edit: drilled all the holes for the lids on the starboard side. Holes have been drilled in the lids and 0.5mm copper wire inserted. All have been tested to fit in the holes in the sides of the ship and they fit (some after some adjustment ofcourse) fairly well. Pictures will follow later! Edited April 15, 2016 by Lukasvdb Ray1981 1 Quote
Lukasvdb Posted November 7, 2017 Author #104 Posted November 7, 2017 Hi Guys! So it has been a while since I've posted here. I made some progress. I did some weathering, added the transome, refitted the lanyards for hthe gunport lids, added the lids and some more One question, what do you guys think of the lanyard attachment to the lid? Does it look ok? Any tips? Beef Wellington, egkb, clearway and 4 others 7 Quote
Lukasvdb Posted November 9, 2017 Author #105 Posted November 9, 2017 Soooooo some more progress: port side done! The lids are attached firmly and provide some extra protection for the cannons. The lanyards might be a bit overscale but I'm going to leave it as it is. I'm happy with the results! Barbossa, Beef Wellington and egkb 3 Quote
Lukasvdb Posted November 13, 2017 Author #106 Posted November 13, 2017 (edited) Starboard side is also done! A huge milestone reached for this build. I have to admit I have to get used to the look now after she has been so long without her gun port lids. But I'm happy with the results. Needs some cleaning up here and there but that will be taken care of when I feel like it. Hope you guys like it! Edited November 14, 2017 by Lukasvdb egkb, Blue Ensign, Robin Lous and 2 others 5 Quote
Lukasvdb Posted December 21, 2017 Author #107 Posted December 21, 2017 (edited) Hi Guys! Some more progress to report. I did some scratchbuilding on the bulkhead. Based on the works of jean boudriot. Not easy but I like it! It still needs 2 extra timberheads but Ill get there in due time. This is how it looked before. And this is how it looks now: Also the other railings are attached. Fit was not great. but that is an issue that comes back a lot in this kit. It seems some parts are warped or bent. Just an old kit I guess. I also made a little investment in turned brass cannon barrels to replace the kit barrels of the 8 pounder cannons. This is how it looks unpained/unblackened: A big improvement on the kit pieces: Stay Tuned! Edited December 21, 2017 by Lukasvdb Beef Wellington, Barbossa, egkb and 1 other 4 Quote
Beef Wellington Posted December 22, 2017 #108 Posted December 22, 2017 Really nice work Lucas, the work on the bow is subtle but definitely noticeable. Good decision on the revised cannons. Quote Cheers, Jason "Which it will be ready when it is ready!" In the shipyard: HMS Jason (c.1794: Artois Class 38 gun frigate) Queen Anne Royal Barge (c.1700) Finished: HMS Snake (c.1797: Cruizer Class, ship rigged sloop)
Blue Ensign Posted December 22, 2017 #109 Posted December 22, 2017 She's coming together very nicely Lukas. B.E. Quote Current Build: Medway-longboat-1742-by-blue-ensign-½”-scale Completed builds: HMS Indefatigable-1794-by-blue-ensign-vanguard-models-1:64-scale HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign. 1:64 scale - Vanguard Models Queen-Anne-Royal-Barge-circa-1700-by-Blue-Ensign Fifie fishing boat Lady Eleanor Muirneag-1903-–-a-scottish-zulu-fishing-boat-164-scale-based-on-the-vanguard-models-zulu-kit/ HM Cutter Alert 1777 HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 18th-century-English-longboat-by-Blue-Ensign-ms-148-scale/ 18thc English Pinnace by Blue Ensign-Model-Shipways-1:24 scale/ HMS-Pegasus-by-Blue-Ensign-finished-Victory-Models-1:64-scale/ Heller Seventy-four 1:150 scale - modified Le Superbe/Le Glorieux kit after Boudriot, waterline setting with sails. The schooner Pickle, Jotika pob kit 1:64 scale, my interpretation.
Lukasvdb Posted December 22, 2017 Author #110 Posted December 22, 2017 Thanks for the compliments Jason and BE! If find it really challenging to add some realism to this model. It's hard but is very satisfactory when it comes out like you want it to. Quote
Admiral Beez Posted October 17, 2021 #111 Posted October 17, 2021 (edited) On 12/22/2017 at 4:54 AM, Lukasvdb said: Thanks for the compliments Jason and BE! If find it really challenging to add some realism to this model. It's hard but is very satisfactory when it comes out like you want it to. Hi Lucas. I’m about to begin this kit. Did you progress further on yours? I really enjoyed your log. Edited October 17, 2021 by Admiral Beez Quote
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