Beef Wellington Posted October 26, 2015 #511 Posted October 26, 2015 Ray, those shots are stunning, my favourite has to the second to last. You've managed to pack so much detail into those small boats. Well done. Ray 1 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)
mtaylor Posted October 26, 2015 #512 Posted October 26, 2015 Beautifully done, Ray. Have a great holiday. Ray 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)
md1400cs Posted October 26, 2015 #513 Posted October 26, 2015 Ray, Just catching up....Beyond words absolutely beautiful work. Cheers, Michael Ray and mtaylor 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 -
mort stoll Posted October 27, 2015 #514 Posted October 27, 2015 well done sailor....very well done mort Ray and mtaylor 2 Quote Current Build - Caldercraft Victory Completed - Artesiana Latina Swift, Harvey, MGS Prince de Neufchatel, Imai USS Susquehanna, Mamoli Constitution, Rattlesnake per Hunt Practium, Caldercraft Snake, Diana, Kammerlander Duke William Waiting to be Launched - Bluejacket Constitution Proud member of The New Jersey Ship Model Society
Barbossa Posted October 27, 2015 #515 Posted October 27, 2015 Congratulations Ray, wonderful work enjoy your holiday Ray and mtaylor 2 Quote Kind regards Christian "The original always beats the copy" (supportive statement)
gjdale Posted October 27, 2015 #516 Posted October 27, 2015 Congratulations Ray - a truly fine build to be proud of. Enjoy your holiday. mtaylor and Ray 2 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
dgbot Posted October 27, 2015 #517 Posted October 27, 2015 Great looking boats. You did a wonderful job. David B Ray and mtaylor 2 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/
mort stoll Posted November 19, 2015 #518 Posted November 19, 2015 Hi Ray, I did not notice any flags mounted on Diana. Do you plan to mount any and if so what sizes? Thanks, Mort mtaylor 1 Quote Current Build - Caldercraft Victory Completed - Artesiana Latina Swift, Harvey, MGS Prince de Neufchatel, Imai USS Susquehanna, Mamoli Constitution, Rattlesnake per Hunt Practium, Caldercraft Snake, Diana, Kammerlander Duke William Waiting to be Launched - Bluejacket Constitution Proud member of The New Jersey Ship Model Society
Burroak Posted November 19, 2015 #519 Posted November 19, 2015 Ray I just discovered your build log. My goodness, your ship is absolutely amazing. I'm so glad I found MSW. GREAT JOB! Greg Ray, drtrap and mtaylor 3 Quote GREG H.
Ray Posted November 29, 2015 Author #520 Posted November 29, 2015 Hi Guys Diana the final photos. I have managed at last to take and crop and re-size the final photo`s. Just under the 3 years to build, she has been a pleasure, although not without some difficulty`s, I am fairly pleased with the result, in hindsight some things I would have done a little bit differently, but not many, I might not have virtually scratch built the ships boats if the hull kits had been around, but this has lead me to be building another set of boats (scratch) at 1/48 as an in between project. realworkingsailor, Bettina, GrandpaPhil and 31 others 34 Quote Ray Current build A set of HMS Diana`s boats @ 1/48 HMS Royal Marine a Military class Trawler Completed HMS Diana Completed build The Lady Nelson Completed Build HMS Pegasus
md1400cs Posted November 29, 2015 #521 Posted November 29, 2015 Ray, I SO love British understatements . "I am fairly pleased with the result," I lived in the UK for two years (St John's Woods-back in the 90s') I, on the other hand, would be shouting from the rooftops if I could ever build a ship as beautiful as is yours. What a pleasure to admire! or should I say "Your ship turned out to be visually acceptable" (:-) PS: Loved our time in the UK. Michael Ray, Erik W, RichardG 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 -
justsayrow Posted November 29, 2015 #522 Posted November 29, 2015 Wonderful!!!! I love your display cradle. Ray, mtaylor and Mirabell61 3 Quote ==================================== Currently building: Model Expo AMERICA, A/L KING OF THE MISSISSIPPI Completed: Mamoli Victory cross-section, Revell LSM (Plastic, in memory of Dad), A/L SANSON tug, MS Longboat (awesome model Chuck!), Dumas 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Racing runabout, A/L SWIFT, MS ELSIE, Constructo ELIDIR (now LOUISE), Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack, Amati 1:80 Yacht ENDEAVOUR, Mamoli CONSTITUTION cross section, Revell VIIc U-boat (1:72 plastic), lotsa other plastic ships Next up: who knows - there are too many to choose from!
ianmajor Posted November 29, 2015 #523 Posted November 29, 2015 (edited) Ray, That is a lovely ship you have made. Well done. Edited November 29, 2015 by ianmajor Ray and mtaylor 2 Quote Ian M. Current build: HMS Unicorn (1748) - Corel Kit Advice from my Grandfather to me. The only people who don't make mistakes are those who stand back and watch. The trick is not to repeat the error.
Barbossa Posted November 29, 2015 #524 Posted November 29, 2015 Hi Ray, Hats off and a warm applause.+ Sincere congrats Any particular place where you intend to store this wonderful eye-catcher ? mtaylor, Mirabell61 and Ray 3 Quote Kind regards Christian "The original always beats the copy" (supportive statement)
mtaylor Posted November 29, 2015 #525 Posted November 29, 2015 Stunningly beautiful work, Ray. Indeed, be proud as you've done a fantastic job on her. Seventynet, Ray and mort stoll 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)
gjdale Posted November 30, 2015 #526 Posted November 30, 2015 Lovely job Ray - be justifiably proud! Ray and mtaylor 2 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
Mirabell61 Posted November 30, 2015 #527 Posted November 30, 2015 a lovely model Ray, your "HMS Diana" really masterly built ! Nils Ray and mtaylor 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
GuntherMT Posted November 30, 2015 #528 Posted November 30, 2015 Congratulations, she's a beauty and you should be proud to display her anywhere. Ray 1 Quote Brian Mystery project coming soon! Current build - Medway Longboat Complete - Armed Virginia Sloop Complete - Carmen (First Build)
Seventynet Posted November 30, 2015 #529 Posted November 30, 2015 Gorgeous model! Thanks for sharing. Ian mtaylor and Ray 2 Quote Builds in progress - Speedwell - by Syren Ship Model Company Builds completed - Hayling Hoy - by David Antscherl - Naval Cutter Cheerful - by Syren Ship Model Company - Cape Cod Catboat - by Bluejacket - Gokstad - by Dusek - Ship's Boat - by Dusek - Brazzera - by MarisStella
dgbot Posted December 1, 2015 #530 Posted December 1, 2015 Congratulations on a stunning model. I am not a judge but I would give it a gold in a heart beat. Beautiful. David B Ray, Seventynet and mtaylor 3 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/
Ray Posted December 5, 2015 Author #531 Posted December 5, 2015 Thanks for all the many ticks and comments guys. mtaylor and mort stoll 2 Quote Ray Current build A set of HMS Diana`s boats @ 1/48 HMS Royal Marine a Military class Trawler Completed HMS Diana Completed build The Lady Nelson Completed Build HMS Pegasus
de_kryger Posted December 5, 2015 #532 Posted December 5, 2015 Thank you for a great build log, Ray! You are an inspiration and this has been a source of many useful tips. Ray and mtaylor 2 Quote
mobbsie Posted December 5, 2015 #533 Posted December 5, 2015 Hi Ray, What can I say that has'nt already been said, nothing. I can only say that after 3 years work you must be sad she's finished, offset that by being extremely proud of what you have achieved mate, she's a real beaut. Be Good mobbsie mtaylor and Ray 2 Quote mobbsie All mistakes are deliberate ( me ) Current Build:- HMS Schooner Pickle Completed Builds :- Panart 1/16 Armed Launch / Pinnace ( Completed ), Granado Cross Section 1/48 Harwich Bawley, Restoration, Thames Barge Edme, Repair / Restoration, Will Everard 1/67 Billings HMS Agamemnon 1781 - 1/64 Caldercraft Kit, HM Brig Badger, HM Bomb Vessel Granado, Thames Steam Launch Louise, Thames Barge Edme, Viking Dragon Boat Next Build :-
hollowneck Posted December 19, 2015 #534 Posted December 19, 2015 Excellent job. This model kit is one of the nicest ones available. Congrats on a model that will earn well-deserved compliments for years to come! Ron mtaylor, Ray, mort stoll and 2 others 5 Quote Ron Director, Nautical Research Guild Secretary/Newsletter Editor, Philadelphia Ship Model Society Former Member/Secretary for the Connecticut Marine Model Society Current Build: Grace & Peace (Wyoming, 6-masted Schooner) Completed Builds: HMS Grecian, HMS Sphinx (as HMS Camilla) Ongakuka Maru, (Higaki Kaisen, It Takes A Village), Le Tigre Privateer, HMS Swan, HMS Godspeed, HMS Ardent, HMS Diana, Russian brig Mercury, Elizabethan Warship Revenge, Xebec Syf'Allah, USF Confederacy, HMS Granado, USS Brig Syren
Blue Ensign Posted December 20, 2015 #535 Posted December 20, 2015 Great job Ray, a beautiful model. B.E. AlanDavison, Ray, mtaylor and 1 other 4 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.
JWK Posted March 19, 2020 #536 Posted March 19, 2020 I am about to start on hms Diana myself (caldercraft) and saw the comment about the how the maple decking would look better than using the wood supplied with the kit. Could you tell me how and or where to order the maple for the deck? Quote
Sid101 Posted February 6, 2022 #537 Posted February 6, 2022 Ray I just want to say what a beautiful masterpiece you have created there......well done, and im sure if you ever decide to sell your house the buyer will insisted the ship stays....lol Quote
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