HMS Surprise by Waitoa - Mamoli - Scale 1:75

[Waitoa]

On 25/06/2017 at 1:12 PM, S.Coleman said:

Looking real sweet.  The red on the gunport linings really picks out the look.  Nice 

Thanks for the feedback,started painting the hull this week so will post some more photos later, will have to scratch build the stern which I am not looking forward too

[S.Coleman]

Will be interesting!  Hopefully all will go in your favour.

[Waitoa]

Starting to progress with painting, doing this more to keep motivation going as avoiding scratch building the stern as not 100 per cent sure how I will tackle this.

 

Waitoa

[Rossi46]

Its fun seeing a boat youve built yourself, and consequently become quite intimate with, being built in a different scale by someone with a different vision. Great job!  Thanks for sharing your build🍻

[Waitoa]

On 30/06/2017 at 1:33 AM, Rossi46 said:

Its fun seeing a boat youve built yourself, and consequently become quite intimate with, being built in a different scale by someone with a different vision. Great job!  Thanks for sharing your build🍻

Thank you for posting yours as I will be borrowing some ideas from it, I am enjoying this build even though I have made a number of mistakes.  Each one though I have learned some new techniques or really had to think my way out of a self inflicted issue.

 

[Waitoa]

With the Bristish summer ending decided to get back to the boat building.  As per the previous post the metal was broken and far too small so having to scratch build the stern.  Keen to get suggestions on how to build the windows as not sure what to do.

 

[Mayohoo]

Just saw your note on stern windows problem. I think it’s going to require some ingenuity. There are seven windows going across so you will need to find the center and then place the three columns evenly across each side to create the gaps for the windows on each side. The columns are at a slight angle. Once you delineate the gaps you can add decorative trim painted gold on top vertically or maybe cut out the metal from the kit to lie on it to create a 3D effect?

 

Then you can build individual windows. I used microscope coverslip glass to get the effect I wanted but have seen cellophane used. I hinged some of my windows to open. 

 

See bottom of page 1 of my build. Sorry, I’m on vacation using my phone so can’t transfer pics in...

 

[Waitoa]

Thanks will have a look and see how I get on,

 

[Bill Morrison]

I just found this thread!  You are doing a wonderful job! I plan on following along.

 

Bill

[Waitoa]

Hi

 

Small update as been very busy with work and travel.  Losing motivation a bit so painted the upper deck although this still needs more work.  Will try to work on some of the smaller tasks so I keep going while I build up the courage to do the stern.

[Waitoa]

3 years later.... got stuck on the rear windows but having experimented with building a Medieval fortress I became more confident with card and found a wonderful product called glue n glaze so will try to focus on finishing the windows and the Surprise.

[Waitoa]

Small update, created windows with string and Glue and Glaze, ok result but once I get the side windows done will allow me to move forward with the pieces I am more comfortable doing.  Will be good to get this finished as it has been a bit of an Albatross round my neck.

[Waitoa]

Small update added in some scratch built pumps and stove.  Lucky Jack Aubrey is on hand for the installation of the guns.

[Waitoa]

Hi,

 

Making slow progress and started to rig the guns that will be visible.  Trying to live a more minimalist lifestyle and that doesn’t really work when you like making models and have a number of half finished projects lying about.

 

 Also found when I started this hobby I went for the cheaper end and smaller end of the kit set market.  In hindsight with a limited skillset and thick fingers think it will be worth paying a bit more and going up in scale.

 

Waitoa

[Waitoa]

Finally managed to finish the gun deck and seal it up, hoping that this will mean faster progress as want to finish off a number of half started projects.  Won’t fully rig this one as the full masts and rigging would take up too much space 

[Waitoa]

Hull with modifications to make it look more like the Surprise rather than La Glorie, starting to pick up speed a bit and hope to complete a non rigged version but Christmas 

[Waitoa]

Making slow progress and on the more fun part when the little details start to detract from the faults.  Fingers crossed that 2023 I finally finish this!

[zappto]

Hello, this is great looking progress, good to see your working on the boat!

[Waitoa]

Finished the carronades that I intend to fit.  Trying to get slowly more accurate in terms of rigging guns but the scale and my incompetence works against me.  The real Surprise was rigged with carronades but the having read the books I don’t see any reference to them being used other than ballast but I could be wrong.  I just like the brute look of them so thought a few at the bow would look good.