Ferit Posted May 15, 2013 #31 Posted May 15, 2013 Sorry that I am not familiar to Bellona ... Thank you harlequin for the knowledge ... Quote Best Regards… Ferit KUTLU Under construction: Frigate Berlin (Brandenburg Navy) Hope: Frigate Wappen Von Hamburg (Brandenburg Navy)
harlequin Posted May 15, 2013 Author #32 Posted May 15, 2013 Sorry that I am not familiar to Bellona ... Thank you harlequin for the knowledge ... no problem......I may paint the windows anyway to see what they look like... Ferit 1 Quote
harlequin Posted May 15, 2013 Author #33 Posted May 15, 2013 Just for you Ferit....... Ferit and Old Collingwood 2 Quote
Ferit Posted May 15, 2013 #34 Posted May 15, 2013 (edited) Salute harlequin, Sorry to put you to trouble... Even though it's not indispensable, it will not be seen anymore, the view of glazed windows is great... Edited December 15, 2013 by ashiponthehorizon Quote Best Regards… Ferit KUTLU Under construction: Frigate Berlin (Brandenburg Navy) Hope: Frigate Wappen Von Hamburg (Brandenburg Navy)
hamilton Posted May 15, 2013 #35 Posted May 15, 2013 Good detail work Harlequin - the discerning eye will see it! Now how about putting a dot of black on the door knobs for good measure!! hamilton Ferit and dougb 2 Quote current builds: Corel HMS Bellona (1780); Admiralty models Echo cross-section (semi-scratch) previous builds: MS Phantom (scuttled, 2017); MS Sultana (1767); Corel Brittany Sloop (scuttled, 2022); MS Kate Cory; MS Armed Virginia Sloop (in need of a refit); Corel Flattie; Mamoli Gretel; Amati Bluenose (1921) (scuttled, 2023); AL San Francisco (destroyed by land krakens [i.e., cats]); Corel Toulonnaise (1823); MS Glad Tidings (1937) (in need of a refit); HMS Blandford (1719) from Corel HMS Greyhound; Fair Rosamund (1832) from OcCre Dos Amigos (missing in action); Amati Hannah (ship in a bottle); Mamoli America (1851); Bluenose fishing schooner (1921) (scratch); Off-Centre Sailing Skiff (scratch) under the bench: MS Emma C Barry; MS USS Constitution; MS Flying Fish; Corel Berlin; a wood supplier Colonial Schooner Hannah; Victory Models H.M.S. Fly; CAF Models HMS Granado; MS USS Confederacy
harlequin Posted May 15, 2013 Author #36 Posted May 15, 2013 Not a black dot for the door knobs but a brass coloured one, much more classy. Landlubber Mike, kier, Ferit and 4 others 7 Quote
hamilton Posted May 16, 2013 #37 Posted May 16, 2013 Nice to see you're up to the challenges! A wonderful addition! Now let's see what more painful details we can request!!! hamilton Ferit 1 Quote current builds: Corel HMS Bellona (1780); Admiralty models Echo cross-section (semi-scratch) previous builds: MS Phantom (scuttled, 2017); MS Sultana (1767); Corel Brittany Sloop (scuttled, 2022); MS Kate Cory; MS Armed Virginia Sloop (in need of a refit); Corel Flattie; Mamoli Gretel; Amati Bluenose (1921) (scuttled, 2023); AL San Francisco (destroyed by land krakens [i.e., cats]); Corel Toulonnaise (1823); MS Glad Tidings (1937) (in need of a refit); HMS Blandford (1719) from Corel HMS Greyhound; Fair Rosamund (1832) from OcCre Dos Amigos (missing in action); Amati Hannah (ship in a bottle); Mamoli America (1851); Bluenose fishing schooner (1921) (scratch); Off-Centre Sailing Skiff (scratch) under the bench: MS Emma C Barry; MS USS Constitution; MS Flying Fish; Corel Berlin; a wood supplier Colonial Schooner Hannah; Victory Models H.M.S. Fly; CAF Models HMS Granado; MS USS Confederacy
harlequin Posted May 16, 2013 Author #38 Posted May 16, 2013 starboard blind gun ports completed. They will be coloured black before the addition of the second planking. Bill Morrison 1 Quote
harlequin Posted May 22, 2013 Author #39 Posted May 22, 2013 Just a couple of pics on some small progress. The first planking is underway and the blind gun ports are in position. You can see the pinholes on the first planking that I have used to secure the plank till the glue is dry and then the pins are removed. The stern gunports you can see still need to be finished to a nice square. No real difficulties with the build so far, unlike Greyhound when at this stage there was much scratching of my balding head. I will post some pics of Greyhound soon in the finished ships forum. Bill Morrison 1 Quote
augie Posted May 22, 2013 #40 Posted May 22, 2013 Moving along very nicely. Bald guys build good ships Quote Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956
hamilton Posted May 23, 2013 #41 Posted May 23, 2013 Nice work Harlequin - I still can't believe you're already into the planking! Very gratifying to watch this build take shape. hamilton Quote current builds: Corel HMS Bellona (1780); Admiralty models Echo cross-section (semi-scratch) previous builds: MS Phantom (scuttled, 2017); MS Sultana (1767); Corel Brittany Sloop (scuttled, 2022); MS Kate Cory; MS Armed Virginia Sloop (in need of a refit); Corel Flattie; Mamoli Gretel; Amati Bluenose (1921) (scuttled, 2023); AL San Francisco (destroyed by land krakens [i.e., cats]); Corel Toulonnaise (1823); MS Glad Tidings (1937) (in need of a refit); HMS Blandford (1719) from Corel HMS Greyhound; Fair Rosamund (1832) from OcCre Dos Amigos (missing in action); Amati Hannah (ship in a bottle); Mamoli America (1851); Bluenose fishing schooner (1921) (scratch); Off-Centre Sailing Skiff (scratch) under the bench: MS Emma C Barry; MS USS Constitution; MS Flying Fish; Corel Berlin; a wood supplier Colonial Schooner Hannah; Victory Models H.M.S. Fly; CAF Models HMS Granado; MS USS Confederacy
Timothy Wood Posted May 23, 2013 #42 Posted May 23, 2013 Looks like you're off to a great start! Keep the photos rolling in.... Cheers, Tim Quote Tim Current Build: Future Build: BlueJacket - USS Kidd (Fletcher Class Destroyer) Solid Hull BlueJacket - U.S.S. SAMUEL B. ROBERTS, DE413 | Butler-Class Destroyer Escort BlueJacket - 310' Destroyer "The famous "four-piper" of both World Wars" Model Shipways - Pride of Baltimore II (Topsail Schooner) Model Shipways - Willie L. Bennett (Chesapeake Bay Skipjack) Constructo - Pilar (Ernest Hemingway's Fishing Yacht) Sergal - Race Horse (Bomb Ketch) Classic Warships - USS Salem CA-139 (Heavy Cruiser) Resin Kit Pen Duick Schooner - Half Hull (Scratch Build) CSA Submarine Hunley (Resin Kit) Classic Warships - USS Washington BB-56 (Battleship) Resin Kit Blue Ridge Models - USS Alaska CB-1 (Resin Kit) Completed Builds: 18th Century Sea Mortar Endeavour Half Hull by BlueJacket Ship Crafters Scratch Build - Atlantic (Schooner 1903) Half Hull: Winner of the 1905 Kaiser's Cup Race. BlueJacket 80' ELCO PT Boat 1/48 scale Member: Hampton Roads Ship Model Society
harlequin Posted May 31, 2013 Author #43 Posted May 31, 2013 A little progress hamilton, augie, PMG and 6 others 9 Quote
hamilton Posted June 1, 2013 #44 Posted June 1, 2013 It's very late at night over here Harlequin, so I won't write long (need to get some sleep for an early am swim) - but she is shaping up very nicely - it doesn't look like you've had to do any bulkhead correction to get a nice fair run of the planks - phew! Looking forward to more hamilton Quote current builds: Corel HMS Bellona (1780); Admiralty models Echo cross-section (semi-scratch) previous builds: MS Phantom (scuttled, 2017); MS Sultana (1767); Corel Brittany Sloop (scuttled, 2022); MS Kate Cory; MS Armed Virginia Sloop (in need of a refit); Corel Flattie; Mamoli Gretel; Amati Bluenose (1921) (scuttled, 2023); AL San Francisco (destroyed by land krakens [i.e., cats]); Corel Toulonnaise (1823); MS Glad Tidings (1937) (in need of a refit); HMS Blandford (1719) from Corel HMS Greyhound; Fair Rosamund (1832) from OcCre Dos Amigos (missing in action); Amati Hannah (ship in a bottle); Mamoli America (1851); Bluenose fishing schooner (1921) (scratch); Off-Centre Sailing Skiff (scratch) under the bench: MS Emma C Barry; MS USS Constitution; MS Flying Fish; Corel Berlin; a wood supplier Colonial Schooner Hannah; Victory Models H.M.S. Fly; CAF Models HMS Granado; MS USS Confederacy
harlequin Posted June 1, 2013 Author #45 Posted June 1, 2013 Hi Hamilton, no the bulkheads were a perfect fit, when you start Bellona you will notice the vast difference between the quality of this kit compared with the Greyhound. Very little shaping required, indeed its a pleasure to work with. Even the sometimes difficult transom area appears, after a dry fit, to be matched perfectly. Ive started to bend some of the 4x2 mm walnut second planks so everything at this stage is going to plan. Quote
harlequin Posted June 19, 2013 Author #46 Posted June 19, 2013 I've not done a great deal on Bellona just lately as I have been doing some repair work on my HMS Victory. That has now been completed and the first planking on Bellona is well underway. Few days of work now so will see the planking progress at a rapid rate of knots. Pics to follow. hamilton 1 Quote
hamilton Posted June 19, 2013 #47 Posted June 19, 2013 Take your time Harlequin! Though pics would be nice...... hamilton Quote current builds: Corel HMS Bellona (1780); Admiralty models Echo cross-section (semi-scratch) previous builds: MS Phantom (scuttled, 2017); MS Sultana (1767); Corel Brittany Sloop (scuttled, 2022); MS Kate Cory; MS Armed Virginia Sloop (in need of a refit); Corel Flattie; Mamoli Gretel; Amati Bluenose (1921) (scuttled, 2023); AL San Francisco (destroyed by land krakens [i.e., cats]); Corel Toulonnaise (1823); MS Glad Tidings (1937) (in need of a refit); HMS Blandford (1719) from Corel HMS Greyhound; Fair Rosamund (1832) from OcCre Dos Amigos (missing in action); Amati Hannah (ship in a bottle); Mamoli America (1851); Bluenose fishing schooner (1921) (scratch); Off-Centre Sailing Skiff (scratch) under the bench: MS Emma C Barry; MS USS Constitution; MS Flying Fish; Corel Berlin; a wood supplier Colonial Schooner Hannah; Victory Models H.M.S. Fly; CAF Models HMS Granado; MS USS Confederacy
Timothy Wood Posted June 20, 2013 #48 Posted June 20, 2013 I agree the photos are very nice. They do a good job of showing his workmanship. Keep those photos coming in! Tim Quote Tim Current Build: Future Build: BlueJacket - USS Kidd (Fletcher Class Destroyer) Solid Hull BlueJacket - U.S.S. SAMUEL B. ROBERTS, DE413 | Butler-Class Destroyer Escort BlueJacket - 310' Destroyer "The famous "four-piper" of both World Wars" Model Shipways - Pride of Baltimore II (Topsail Schooner) Model Shipways - Willie L. Bennett (Chesapeake Bay Skipjack) Constructo - Pilar (Ernest Hemingway's Fishing Yacht) Sergal - Race Horse (Bomb Ketch) Classic Warships - USS Salem CA-139 (Heavy Cruiser) Resin Kit Pen Duick Schooner - Half Hull (Scratch Build) CSA Submarine Hunley (Resin Kit) Classic Warships - USS Washington BB-56 (Battleship) Resin Kit Blue Ridge Models - USS Alaska CB-1 (Resin Kit) Completed Builds: 18th Century Sea Mortar Endeavour Half Hull by BlueJacket Ship Crafters Scratch Build - Atlantic (Schooner 1903) Half Hull: Winner of the 1905 Kaiser's Cup Race. BlueJacket 80' ELCO PT Boat 1/48 scale Member: Hampton Roads Ship Model Society
md1400cs Posted July 11, 2013 #49 Posted July 11, 2013 Hello Harlequin, I'm happy that I found your build. I've always admired this kit. It looks as though you will be doing a spectacular build. I will follow with pleasure. Regards, Michael 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 -
harlequin Posted July 23, 2013 Author #50 Posted July 23, 2013 well, so much for getting lots of work done on Bellona. Several things have conspired to halt any progress not least my car pressing the self destruct button. Lets see what the next few days bring. Quote
hamilton Posted October 18, 2013 #52 Posted October 18, 2013 I've been wondering what's up over there.......hope the car situation has worked out! Waiting patiently.... hamilton Quote current builds: Corel HMS Bellona (1780); Admiralty models Echo cross-section (semi-scratch) previous builds: MS Phantom (scuttled, 2017); MS Sultana (1767); Corel Brittany Sloop (scuttled, 2022); MS Kate Cory; MS Armed Virginia Sloop (in need of a refit); Corel Flattie; Mamoli Gretel; Amati Bluenose (1921) (scuttled, 2023); AL San Francisco (destroyed by land krakens [i.e., cats]); Corel Toulonnaise (1823); MS Glad Tidings (1937) (in need of a refit); HMS Blandford (1719) from Corel HMS Greyhound; Fair Rosamund (1832) from OcCre Dos Amigos (missing in action); Amati Hannah (ship in a bottle); Mamoli America (1851); Bluenose fishing schooner (1921) (scratch); Off-Centre Sailing Skiff (scratch) under the bench: MS Emma C Barry; MS USS Constitution; MS Flying Fish; Corel Berlin; a wood supplier Colonial Schooner Hannah; Victory Models H.M.S. Fly; CAF Models HMS Granado; MS USS Confederacy
cdogg Posted October 18, 2013 #53 Posted October 18, 2013 This is a cool ship, I hope to build it someday. Can't wait to watch the build! Quote Casey "I drank what?" - Socrates Current Builds: Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch 1775 AL Mare Nostrum 1/570 RMS Titanic - Revell Plastic Model Kit Finished Builds: Midwest The Dinghy Midwest Chesapeake Bay Flattie Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Future Builds: Mamoli Golden Hind Mamoli Black Prince AL Swift
harlequin Posted October 25, 2013 Author #54 Posted October 25, 2013 hi all......not done anything on the build as I have been so busy....hope to start again soon. Quote
harlequin Posted December 15, 2013 Author #55 Posted December 15, 2013 Right.......kids bedrooms all re decorated...well nearly.....christmas all prepared for....well nearly....now as good as earl scruggs on my banjo.....well nearly.........time for some more of Bellona. I have done some first planking since my last post so i'll post some pics.....i know i said this 2 months ago but i'm a busy man......Four children all with separate interests and hobbies conspire to keep me out of my attic space where Bellona currently resides. All it will take is to fit another plank and i'll be away. Its a bit like when i go for a run.....once i've done 100 yards I keep going forever....well nearly. Fingers crossed watch this space. Happy Christmas to all. samueljr and mtaylor 2 Quote
harlequin Posted January 20, 2014 Author #56 Posted January 20, 2014 right, after another false start, my work station is being moved so I have more room and then the build will continue..... Quote
harlequin Posted February 10, 2014 Author #57 Posted February 10, 2014 Work station relocated and I have added more planks to Bellona's hull. She is up and running again....pics to follow soon. Quote
shihawk Posted February 10, 2014 #58 Posted February 10, 2014 Am thinking of buying this COREL kit and like to know your opinion on quality of wood ,instructions etc .hope you will be back building soon .Good pictures and informative log ,keep up the good work Quote HMS Victory by Shihawk. Billing 1-75 wood finish
harlequin Posted March 16, 2014 Author #59 Posted March 16, 2014 hi shihawk.......sorry for the late reply......the quality of this kit seems pretty good to me as are the instructions. I have been kept away from Bellona for a considerable time due to other of lifes various commitments. One of my daughters has made the England girls rugby team so lots of ferrying about, and with three other children to keep occupied. But hopefully once i start to see progress on the first planking i will post a few pics. I would say if you havent already done so, buy this kit as it really is a gorgeous looking ship. hamilton 1 Quote
hamilton Posted March 17, 2014 #60 Posted March 17, 2014 Congrats to your daughter - this sounds like a big deal! She must be really good. As for Bellona....patience is a virtue for those of us waiting to see how she's coming together! hamilton Quote current builds: Corel HMS Bellona (1780); Admiralty models Echo cross-section (semi-scratch) previous builds: MS Phantom (scuttled, 2017); MS Sultana (1767); Corel Brittany Sloop (scuttled, 2022); MS Kate Cory; MS Armed Virginia Sloop (in need of a refit); Corel Flattie; Mamoli Gretel; Amati Bluenose (1921) (scuttled, 2023); AL San Francisco (destroyed by land krakens [i.e., cats]); Corel Toulonnaise (1823); MS Glad Tidings (1937) (in need of a refit); HMS Blandford (1719) from Corel HMS Greyhound; Fair Rosamund (1832) from OcCre Dos Amigos (missing in action); Amati Hannah (ship in a bottle); Mamoli America (1851); Bluenose fishing schooner (1921) (scratch); Off-Centre Sailing Skiff (scratch) under the bench: MS Emma C Barry; MS USS Constitution; MS Flying Fish; Corel Berlin; a wood supplier Colonial Schooner Hannah; Victory Models H.M.S. Fly; CAF Models HMS Granado; MS USS Confederacy
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