dgbot Posted October 20, 2015 Share #301 Posted October 20, 2015 I am a user of acrylics for the same reason but the sources for decent paint are hard to get. Poly S was good before they were bought out and I like Modelflex by Badger but they have to be shipped. The Hobby Lobby in Waterloo has Vallejo and I think I will go that route once I get to painting again easier clean up no bad smells. Thanks for the info. David B Dimitris71 and Omega1234 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris71 Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share #302 Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) Hello to all, Simon welcome aboard. David-Mike-Slog-Patrick-Don-Brian-Nigel (UpstateNY)-Jeff-Nigel (NMBROOK)-Bob, I do thank you for all the likes and for your visits to my build log. So...work on the shipyard continues..The lamp with the magniffying lens above my head explode...And the first thing I thought, after the proper language.. Oh darn !!! the ship... I check the construction and everything it's ok!! Here are some pictures with the progress of Amerigo... The instructions shows how to make these lines with a pencil..I did not like it ..so i made this.. Then glue the furnitures on the stern deck, then the radar and then I start to place the stanchions and handrails to the stern's cap rail (i hope that this is a term). Sorry about the quality of photos but as i said above the lamp is out.. Kind Regards Dimitris Edited October 21, 2015 by Dimitris71 thomaslambo, UpstateNY, canoe21 and 7 others 10 Quote Current Build: Amerigo Vespucci -Mantua- 1:100 scale Completed Build logs: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Gallery: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Future Build: Royal Caroline -Panart- 1:47 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted October 21, 2015 Share #303 Posted October 21, 2015 Fabulous work Dimitris There is an almost incomprehensible amount of deck detail on this particular ship! Kind Regards Nigel Dimitris71 1 Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris71 Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share #304 Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) Hello shipmates, Lawrence-Brian-Nigel-Mike-Patrick-David-Nigel, I do thank you, for all the likes and comments. The first thing i did ...Fixed my lamp... lol So.. an update regarding the stanchions and hand rails on the stern deck, I cut the handrails as instructions point, this is the point that the big lifeboat hangs out. After cutting them off, applied one coat of primer and then i painted them white with a brush. Also i have ordered last week the 152 portholes from rb models ...and waiting! Kind Regards Dimitris Edited October 21, 2015 by Dimitris71 thomaslambo, canoe21, Mirabell61 and 5 others 8 Quote Current Build: Amerigo Vespucci -Mantua- 1:100 scale Completed Build logs: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Gallery: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Future Build: Royal Caroline -Panart- 1:47 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted October 21, 2015 Share #305 Posted October 21, 2015 Beautiful what else can I say. David B Omega1234 and Dimitris71 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted October 22, 2015 Share #306 Posted October 22, 2015 (edited) Hi Dimitris Very nice. If I close my eyes, I can easily imagine myself walking along the stern walkway whilst admiring the ship's wake. I look forward to what you next have in store to show us. Cheers and all the best! Patrick Edited October 22, 2015 by Omega1234 Dimitris71 1 Quote MY SCRATCH BUILT MODELS ARE: Splendid Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28576-splendid-by-omega1234-scale-1500-mega-yacht/ Majestic Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28483-mega-yacht-majestic-by-omega1234-miniature/ Sapphire Mega yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/21088-sapphire-by-omega1234-1388-scale-mega-yacht-66m-8-inch-hull-length/?tab=comments#comment-639898 Genesis - Supersports Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/18168-genesis-by-omega1234-1300-49m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long-finished/?tab=comments#comment-559026http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/14141-shadow-by-omega1234-scale-1300-luxury-60m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long/ SHADOW Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11384-majellan-by-omega1234-luxury-37-metre-motor-yacht-miniature-7-inches-approx/ Majellan Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9261Rainbow-j-class-racing-yacht/?p=273543 Rainbow J Class Racing Yacht Mystic Classic Motor Cruiser Symphony Ingomar Schooner: Scratch build Dorade Schooner: <p> Lennox Restoration Warship http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9577-pandora-cutaway-dockyard-style-miniature/?hl=pandora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jparsley Posted October 22, 2015 Share #307 Posted October 22, 2015 All I can saw is holy WOW Omega1234 and Dimitris71 2 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris71 Posted October 22, 2015 Author Share #308 Posted October 22, 2015 (edited) Hello shipmates, David B-Patrick--Jeff-Nigel (NMBROOK) ,I appreciate your kind words of support . Nils-Brian-Don-Nigel I do thank you for your visits to my build log and also for your likes. I was thinking how to simulate the black plates under the eyepins that are placed throughout the deck. So i found these plastic pieces from packaging... I painted them black and i cut them in half . I drilled them, and then put the eyepins inside. 8 are ready, 72 to go... :angry: Also the 2 windlasses on the stern deck are in place. Kind Regards Dimitris Edited October 22, 2015 by Dimitris71 Captain Slog, NMBROOK, riverboat and 8 others 11 Quote Current Build: Amerigo Vespucci -Mantua- 1:100 scale Completed Build logs: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Gallery: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Future Build: Royal Caroline -Panart- 1:47 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris71 Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share #309 Posted October 24, 2015 (edited) Hello shipmates, I managed to install the pin racks, stanchions and handrails to the bow deck... :) Thank you for all the likes and vistis to my build log. Kind Regards Dimitris Edited October 25, 2015 by Dimitris71 GuntherMT, thomaslambo, Mirabell61 and 11 others 14 Quote Current Build: Amerigo Vespucci -Mantua- 1:100 scale Completed Build logs: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Gallery: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Future Build: Royal Caroline -Panart- 1:47 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riksgewijs Posted October 24, 2015 Share #310 Posted October 24, 2015 Nice to see al the detail is coming along this way, this is one of the most beautiful I have seen so far. still follow you with great interest. edmay, Omega1234 and Dimitris71 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jparsley Posted October 25, 2015 Share #311 Posted October 25, 2015 Dimitris Once again I have to say excellent work makes me wish I was a tiny little person and walk her decks Dimitris71, Omega1234 and dgbot 3 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris71 Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share #312 Posted October 25, 2015 Hello again, Jeff and Rik thank you for the very kind comments and for your likes. Brian-Simon-Patrick-Nigel-Slog-Nigel(NMBROOK)-David thank you all for pushing the like button. Edwin welcome back to my build log and thank you for all the likes...Nice to hear from you again!! :) A small update to my build. Almost all the furnitures and pin racks are installed to the bow deck. The stanchions and hand rails painted black.. Kind Regards Dimitris dgbot, mikegerber, edmay and 10 others 13 Quote Current Build: Amerigo Vespucci -Mantua- 1:100 scale Completed Build logs: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Gallery: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Future Build: Royal Caroline -Panart- 1:47 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverboat Posted October 26, 2015 Share #313 Posted October 26, 2015 Look'n good Dimitris.... the deck is starting to fill up!! frank Dimitris71, mikegerber and edmay 3 Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegerber Posted October 26, 2015 Share #314 Posted October 26, 2015 Wow! There is really something going on on your Deck - greatly done, Dimitris! All the best, Mike Mirabell61 and Dimitris71 2 Quote current scratch build 1:15 Colin Archer - RS14 "Stavanger" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted October 26, 2015 Share #315 Posted October 26, 2015 I echo the above comments nice job. David B Dimitris71 1 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donrobinson Posted October 26, 2015 Share #316 Posted October 26, 2015 Man, Dimitris that is looking sooo good. The details are incredible Dimitris71 and Omega1234 2 Quote Completed: MS-AVS, Amati Trabaccolo, Dusek ship's boat, AL-Mayflower, Batelina - MarisStella, MarisStella-Trabakul Liburnian Novilara - MarisStella, 17th Century Battle Station, Ragusian Galley-MarisStella Current: Barque Stefano - MarisStella, On Hold: Amati Pegasus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted October 26, 2015 Share #317 Posted October 26, 2015 Hello again, Jeff and Rik thank you for the very kind comments and for your likes. Brian-Simon-Patrick-Nigel-Slog-Nigel(NMBROOK)-David thank you all for pushing the like button. Edwin welcome back to my build log and thank you for all the likes...Nice to hear from you again!! :) A small update to my build. Almost all the furnitures and pin racks are installed to the bow deck. The stanchions and hand rails painted black.. Kind Regards Dimitris Ahem Dimitris....did you say a 'small update'...? As far as I can see, there's nothing small about what you've achieved. Damn good stuff! Cheers Patrick edmay, Dimitris71 and NMBROOK 3 Quote MY SCRATCH BUILT MODELS ARE: Splendid Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28576-splendid-by-omega1234-scale-1500-mega-yacht/ Majestic Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28483-mega-yacht-majestic-by-omega1234-miniature/ Sapphire Mega yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/21088-sapphire-by-omega1234-1388-scale-mega-yacht-66m-8-inch-hull-length/?tab=comments#comment-639898 Genesis - Supersports Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/18168-genesis-by-omega1234-1300-49m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long-finished/?tab=comments#comment-559026http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/14141-shadow-by-omega1234-scale-1300-luxury-60m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long/ SHADOW Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11384-majellan-by-omega1234-luxury-37-metre-motor-yacht-miniature-7-inches-approx/ Majellan Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9261Rainbow-j-class-racing-yacht/?p=273543 Rainbow J Class Racing Yacht Mystic Classic Motor Cruiser Symphony Ingomar Schooner: Scratch build Dorade Schooner: <p> Lennox Restoration Warship http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9577-pandora-cutaway-dockyard-style-miniature/?hl=pandora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jparsley Posted October 27, 2015 Share #318 Posted October 27, 2015 I still want a tour Dimitris71 and Omega1234 2 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover bob Posted October 27, 2015 Share #319 Posted October 27, 2015 Hello Dimitris; After enjoying a great summer I'v just tuned back into your site and I must say you are truly a dedicated modeller when it comes to putting great detail into your model work. I only wish I would spend more time in my shop to do half the work you do on your building. I look forward to your progress and hope what I see will inspire me to put more time at my own model work. Cheers from Nova Scotia Bob Dimitris71, Omega1234 and edmay 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmay Posted October 27, 2015 Share #320 Posted October 27, 2015 Tkhs Dimitris nice to be back,I concur with all your followers ,your workmanship is outstanding,the highest of quaility ,,Edwin Omega1234 and Dimitris71 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted October 28, 2015 Share #321 Posted October 28, 2015 Hi Dimitris Darn, she's looking absolutely brilliant! Heaps of details. Lots to look at. Nicely done! Cheers Patrick G'day Dimitris All I can say is WOW and ditto! Been 'off the air' for a month or so, been very busy with my dad in hospital etc. Keep up the great work! Haveagreatone Greg Quote "Nothing is impossible, it's only what limitations that you put on yourself make it seems impossible! " Current log : The Royal Yacht Royal Caroline 1749 1:32 by Greg Ashwood:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris71 Posted October 29, 2015 Author Share #322 Posted October 29, 2015 (edited) Hello shipmates, Frank-Mike-David B-Don-Patrick-Jeff-Bob-Lawrence-Edwin-Greg , thank you very much for your kind comments. Really appreciate it!! :DWaister-Slog-Nils-Nigel and Brian , thank you for stopping by and for your likes.So the 160 portholes came today from rb-models . I drilled 154 holes on a piece of balsa and put them inside, then i put 1 coat of Vallejo primer...Tomorrow i will painting them white...CheersDimitris Edited October 29, 2015 by Dimitris71 riverboat, UpstateNY, Captain Slog and 10 others 13 Quote Current Build: Amerigo Vespucci -Mantua- 1:100 scale Completed Build logs: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Gallery: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Future Build: Royal Caroline -Panart- 1:47 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverboat Posted October 29, 2015 Share #323 Posted October 29, 2015 Very clever way to paint those portholes...... Frank Dimitris71 and Omega1234 2 Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heinz6672 Posted October 31, 2015 Share #324 Posted October 31, 2015 Hello Dimitris! First of all: thank you for your nice words on my build log. :-))) You made me curious to watch your build. Until now I have never watched out for the Amerigo Vespucci. Maybe because she is just too "modern". Now, after watching your build I have to say: this was a big mistake. She is beautiful! And your build make her special!! The first thing I thought when I see the beginning of you build was: WOW, that is too good for a first-planking. Later, with color, I did not believe that it was a model. :-) Keep on that good work. I am excited to see more of your model. Dimitri, you teaches me one thing: even a different type of model from another age can have a lot of charm and soul. Sorry, my english is not good enough to exactly describe what I feel by watching a good model. It´s like diving into another time and feeling the ship, the sea, the wind... Best wishes to you - Heinz - Dimitris71 1 Quote HMS Victory by Heinz746 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris71 Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share #325 Posted October 31, 2015 Very clever way to paint those portholes...... Frank Frank, thank you for the kind words !!! :) Cheers Dimitris Quote Current Build: Amerigo Vespucci -Mantua- 1:100 scale Completed Build logs: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Gallery: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Future Build: Royal Caroline -Panart- 1:47 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris71 Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share #326 Posted October 31, 2015 (edited) Hello Dimitris! First of all: thank you for your nice words on my build log. :-))) You made me curious to watch your build. Until now I have never watched out for the Amerigo Vespucci. Maybe because she is just too "modern". Now, after watching your build I have to say: this was a big mistake. She is beautiful! And your build make her special!! The first thing I thought when I see the beginning of you build was: WOW, that is too good for a first-planking. Later, with color, I did not believe that it was a model. :-) Keep on that good work. I am excited to see more of your model. Dimitri, you teaches me one thing: even a different type of model from another age can have a lot of charm and soul. Sorry, my english is not good enough to exactly describe what I feel by watching a good model. It´s like diving into another time and feeling the ship, the sea, the wind... Best wishes to you - Heinz - Heinz welcome aboard , thank you for your encouraging words and for all the likes. I consider myself as a beginner regarding the ship building . This ship struck me when I first saw it .... And i said to myself that i have to build it.... This is my second build..For my third build i chose Royal Caroline 1749 (which requires much better planking techniques).. P.S. Your English is great (my English needs more practice)... All the best Dimitris Edited October 31, 2015 by Dimitris71 Omega1234 1 Quote Current Build: Amerigo Vespucci -Mantua- 1:100 scale Completed Build logs: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Gallery: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Future Build: Royal Caroline -Panart- 1:47 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris71 Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share #327 Posted October 31, 2015 Hello shipmates, thank you all for visiting my build log and for pushing the like button!!! Finally the portholes painted and installed to the hull... Kind Regards Dimitris Jparsley, NMBROOK, canoe21 and 13 others 16 Quote Current Build: Amerigo Vespucci -Mantua- 1:100 scale Completed Build logs: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Gallery: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Future Build: Royal Caroline -Panart- 1:47 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpstateNY Posted October 31, 2015 Share #328 Posted October 31, 2015 Wonderful work Dimitris...she is looking fabulous. Also amazed at your fast progress...you have to be getting close to starting the masts or am I missing a few steps here? Cheers, Nigel. Dimitris71 1 Quote Current Build Logs: H.M.S. Triton Cross Section, USF Confederacy Model Shipways Completed Log: Red Dragon Artesania Latina Gallery: Red Dragon: Artesania Latina Member: Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donrobinson Posted October 31, 2015 Share #329 Posted October 31, 2015 Great work Dimitris, I just love all the details on this boat Omega1234 and Dimitris71 2 Quote Completed: MS-AVS, Amati Trabaccolo, Dusek ship's boat, AL-Mayflower, Batelina - MarisStella, MarisStella-Trabakul Liburnian Novilara - MarisStella, 17th Century Battle Station, Ragusian Galley-MarisStella Current: Barque Stefano - MarisStella, On Hold: Amati Pegasus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris71 Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share #330 Posted October 31, 2015 Wonderful work Dimitris...she is looking fabulous. Also amazed at your fast progress...you have to be getting close to starting the masts or am I missing a few steps here? Cheers, Nigel. Thank you Nigel for your likes and for your kind comments.. I'm thinking of fixing the bowsprit in place first with all the chains, netting and blocks ( but i have to be very careful after that with my movements... Then the stanchions and hand rails under the bowsprit. I'm also thinking of leaving the life boats last so as to have more space when i am working at the masts and rigging. Cheers Dimitris UpstateNY and Omega1234 2 Quote Current Build: Amerigo Vespucci -Mantua- 1:100 scale Completed Build logs: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Gallery: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Future Build: Royal Caroline -Panart- 1:47 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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