tony Posted November 24, 2014 Share #1 Posted November 24, 2014 A neighbour asked me if I wanted his sons old models as he was clearing his shed out. They just need tidying up.Theirs 4 in total,the three Iv got are the Scotish Maid, the Bounty and one I cant place yet. the fouth is big and has a box of magazines and stuff. Bobstrake, GrandpaPhil, yvesvidal and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share #2 Posted November 24, 2014 I think I hadpressed the wrong button Tony current build Santa maria -Amati- bashed previous build Mayflower -AL. gieb8688, Bobstrake and GrandpaPhil 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimber Posted November 24, 2014 Share #3 Posted November 24, 2014 looks like you will be busy all winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shihawk Posted November 24, 2014 Share #4 Posted November 24, 2014 puts a whole new meaning to "kit bashing " ???? CaptainSteve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
testazyk Posted November 24, 2014 Share #5 Posted November 24, 2014 Which side won the battle? CaptainSteve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted November 25, 2014 Share #6 Posted November 25, 2014 (edited) Ever thought about making a naval battle-ground diorama ?? I figure you're more than half-way there. (Personally, I think it is sad that someone could take all that hard-work, put it in the back of a shed and pile junk on top of it.) Edited November 25, 2014 by CaptainSteve Dimitris71 and aaronc 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share #7 Posted November 25, 2014 Thanks all for your replies.The 4th one is a half finished model of the Victory,by De Prado and by the looks of it so is the BOUNTY. The other one looks to be early 1800s American,lawrence/Niagra? Thanks again Tony GrandpaPhil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted December 6, 2014 Made a start,still dont know the name of the model.Captainsteve I agree their are some right phillistines about. yvesvidal, GrandpaPhil, qwerty2008 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted December 22, 2014 (edited) Every thing is now clear,just got to put it back together.Still don't know what its called,perhaps I should put it on name that ship. Tony Edited December 22, 2014 by tony Bobstrake, GrandpaPhil and gieb8688 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulok Posted December 22, 2014 Share #10 Posted December 22, 2014 Wow! You seem to have a lot of work in store for you Of course you could always get away with re-building them "Admiralty-style" with only mast stubs and no rigging justsayrow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share #11 Posted December 24, 2014 Hi Tulok Its my own fault for saying yes sight unseen,the outcome is a playroom that looks like a graveyard for model boats. Have a nice one all. Tony Present build Santa Maria-Amati-bashed Restoring- Victory-Bounty-Scottish maid-unknown previous build Mayflower-AL bashed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medic Posted December 24, 2014 Share #12 Posted December 24, 2014 I'm guessing this kit doesn't come with instructions. Cheers Medic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share #13 Posted December 24, 2014 Hi medic Absolutely nothing Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony Posted December 30, 2014 Author Share #14 Posted December 30, 2014 Iv put the unknown model on hold till I get some information.So Iv started on the Scottish Maid,the only problem is their are some bits missing.Can anybody give me the size of the wheel?TonyCurrent build, Santa Maria- Amati-bashedRestoring, Victory, Bounty, Scottish Maid,Unknown.Previous build,Mayflower,AL -bashed Jeronimo, Bobstrake, gieb8688 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted December 30, 2014 Share #15 Posted December 30, 2014 (edited) Tony, Check out this build of the Scottish Maid here. You can do a search of the kit-build forum for others. Edited December 30, 2014 by CaptainSteve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted December 30, 2014 Share #16 Posted December 30, 2014 ... are some bits missing. That has GOT to be the under-statement of the YEAR !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony Posted December 31, 2014 Author Share #17 Posted December 31, 2014 Hi CaptainSteve Thanks for the inf,Theirs only A Windlass,Winding mechanism,Wheel,stearing gubbins,Deadeyes,Blocks,Belaypins,.The holes for the Windlass are in the wrong place.Nearly forgot one anchor is broken and one is missing and their is no figure head. Tony As above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share #18 Posted June 29, 2015 After mutterings from the Memsaab Iv put the Santa Maria to one side and started some more tidying up.This time its the Bounty. CaptainSteve, Jeronimo, GrandpaPhil and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Coleman Posted June 29, 2015 Share #19 Posted June 29, 2015 Wow. That is a lot of dust!! Do you know how long ago these were built? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra1951 Posted June 29, 2015 Share #20 Posted June 29, 2015 Wow that is some project you have taken on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted June 29, 2015 Share #21 Posted June 29, 2015 What is the best method to remove the dust? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share #22 Posted June 30, 2015 Thank you gentlemen. No I don't,both the Bounty and the Victory are del prado so its from whenever they where published. Yes Bob,I believe its called a Senior citizen moment. I use different size brushes and a hair dryer. She is now dusted, and I have now started cleaning the old glue off the pieces that have come adrift. Tony current build -Santa Maria-Amati-bashed restoring -Bounty-Victory-Unknown-Scottish Maid. waiting- Royal Caroline. This is how she is at the moment Jeronimo, gieb8688, IgorSky and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony Posted July 8, 2015 Author Share #23 Posted July 8, 2015 She is now defuzzed,and I have made a start on sorting out the rigging . Tony Current build .Santa Maria-Amati bashed. Restoring Bounty, Victory, Scotish Maid, Unknown. Waiting Royal Caroline Finished Mayflower AL Bashed. Now longe moote thou sail by the coste, Sir gentil maister, gentil maryneer Chaucer. gieb8688, CaptainSteve, Jeronimo and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historyguysteve Posted July 11, 2015 Share #24 Posted July 11, 2015 (edited) Holy Mackerel!! I just tuned in to your 'restoration"--> WOW!!! On Antiques Roadshow they call all of that stuff 'patina'. I'm sorry to tell you shipmate- you just devalued the models by at least half. GOOD LUCK WITH IT ALL Under any circumstances you should enjoy a genuine sense of accomplishment when you're done!!! Steve Edited July 11, 2015 by historyguysteve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Pilot Posted July 11, 2015 Share #25 Posted July 11, 2015 From those pictures those models actually look like they were quite well made and fine ships once. The craftsmanship of the hulls looks good. Once cleaned and rigged I think they will be very nice. That said looks like a fun challange to tackle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share #26 Posted July 13, 2015 (edited) Thank you for your time every one. Hi Steve It took me all off half an hour to get that look.When I was in the history business we would have called it distressed.Anyway thanks for your good wishes. Tony Hi Blue Pilot. Woodwork wise they are well made,it,s the rigging that,s in a mess pairs not going to the same belay on the opposite side some are missing,and large amount of supper glue on every thing. Tony All the Bowsprite rigging is in place although its not tied off yet as I have not finished staining them to bring them in line with the original. Edited July 13, 2015 by tony GrandpaPhil, Bobstrake, CaptainSteve and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtdoramike Posted July 13, 2015 Share #27 Posted July 13, 2015 Thank you for saving these models. What a shame that your neighbor didn't have any more respect for his son's efforts than to treat the ship models that he built and seems to have given him. mike CaptainSteve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share #28 Posted July 13, 2015 Hi Mike As I their have already said, their are some right philistine about. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share #29 Posted August 15, 2015 I have finished the running rigging on the bowsprit,.and have started on the foremast. So far I have had to replace some stays, because he had tied them round the yard rigging,the shrouds need tightening and the ratlines need replacing.Other than that every thing is ok? Tony CaptainSteve, Bobstrake, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobstrake Posted August 15, 2015 Share #30 Posted August 15, 2015 Your work is like a fascinating look into dry dock after a sea battle. Thanks for sharing. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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