edmay Posted February 19, 2015 #91 Posted February 19, 2015 Really nice paint job,well done.Edwin Dimitris71 1 Quote
Dimitris71 Posted February 22, 2015 Author #92 Posted February 22, 2015 Hello shipmates, Mike and Edwin I thank you for your nice comments for visiting my build log and also for your likes!! Elia-Carl-Brian-Chevygrunt I thank you for passing by and also for your likes!! :) A small update to my build log.. Cheers Dimitris mikegerber, edmay, Captain Slog and 9 others 12 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
jiljilia Posted February 28, 2015 #93 Posted February 28, 2015 Looks fantastic, Great job! Dimitris71 1 Quote
foxy Posted February 28, 2015 #94 Posted February 28, 2015 That really is coming on nicely. Great bit of masking. Frank Dimitris71 1 Quote
edmay Posted March 1, 2015 #95 Posted March 1, 2015 Hello Dimitris,Very artistic ,classical paint workmanship totally awesome. Edwin Dimitris71 1 Quote
Dimitris71 Posted March 1, 2015 Author #96 Posted March 1, 2015 Looks fantastic, Great job! Thank you for your nice comments and for visiting my build log Regards 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
Dimitris71 Posted March 1, 2015 Author #97 Posted March 1, 2015 That really is coming on nicely. Great bit of masking. Frank Hello Frank , Thank you for passing by, for your nice comments and also for your likes!!! :) 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
Dimitris71 Posted March 1, 2015 Author #98 Posted March 1, 2015 Hello Dimitris,Very artistic ,classical paint workmanship totally awesome. Edwin Hello my friend, I thank you for visiting my build log, for your kind words and also for your likes!!! 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
Dimitris71 Posted March 1, 2015 Author #99 Posted March 1, 2015 Hello shipmates, Elia-Brian-Mike-KeithW, I thank you for visiting my build log and also for your likes. Now to my build progress. I installed the portholes to the port side and also opened the doors with my Dremel . I also start to construct the deck house that is going to the quarter deck. Cheers Dimitris mikegerber, Elia, NMBROOK and 4 others 7 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
jiljilia Posted March 2, 2015 #100 Posted March 2, 2015 I'm following because I like what's happening! Great Job, and the detail. Very impressed Dimitris! Dimitris71 1 Quote
Captain Slog Posted March 2, 2015 #101 Posted March 2, 2015 Hi Dimitris, What a beautiful smooth paint job. The fibre glass and resin was well worth the effort. Do you mind telling us what hull red paint you used? Cheers Slog Dimitris71 1 Quote _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ HM Bark Endeavour (First Wood, On Hold) Borodino (1:200 Card, Current Build) Admiral Nakhimov (card 1/200) Mazur D-350 Artillery Tractor (1:25 Card) F-8 Crusader (1:48 Aircraft, Plastic)
Dimitris71 Posted March 2, 2015 Author #102 Posted March 2, 2015 I'm following because I like what's happening! Great Job, and the detail. Very impressed Dimitris! Thank you very much for your nice words about my work !! :) 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
Dimitris71 Posted March 2, 2015 Author #103 Posted March 2, 2015 (edited) Hi Dimitris, What a beautiful smooth paint job. The fibre glass and resin was well worth the effort. Do you mind telling us what hull red paint you used? Cheers Slog Hello Slog, thank you for your nice comments for visiting my build log and also for your likes. Regarding your question about the hull red paint. The paint is : Vallejo Model Air, code 71.084, Name Fire red. Cheers Dimitris Edited March 2, 2015 by Dimitris71 Captain Slog 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
Dimitris71 Posted March 8, 2015 Author #104 Posted March 8, 2015 (edited) Hello shipmates, Brian-Mike, I thank you for visiting my build log and also for your likes. The things in the shipyard are moving slowly.. Weekend udate.I constructed the chimney, the Mantua didn't come with any clue on how to install the four rings on the chimney. The kit's handrail stanchions are not of my taste. They look fake.So i decided to cut some stanchions to construct a base for the 4 rings of the chimney. I also start to assemble the windlass. Further more I constructed the Radar too. And finally finishing the quarter's deck house with mahogany varnish, also I put transparent pieces (it was not included in the kit)of plastic to simulate the glasses of the windows. P.S. I decided to change the portholes with better quality products http://www.rbmodel.com/index.php?action=products&group=048 Kind Regards Dimitris Edited March 8, 2015 by Dimitris71 Captain Slog, canoe21, edmay and 6 others 9 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
Dimitris71 Posted March 12, 2015 Author #105 Posted March 12, 2015 Hello to all. Edwin,Brian and Mike I do thank you for visiting my build log and also for your likes.. :) I finished the windlass assembly that includes the crane of the ship. I also glued the stern's balcony and painted with mahogany brown.. :) Cheers Dimitris IgorSky, edmay, canoe21 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
Tallshiptragic Posted March 13, 2015 #106 Posted March 13, 2015 Beautiful build dimitris. I've always had a soft spot for the Vespucci and will follow with great interest. Dimitris71 1 Quote Anton T Current build 1/78 Sovereign of the Seas - Sergal - kit bashed 1/72 Arleigh Burke class DDG flight iia/iii - Sratch built RC - no log Waiting for further inspiration STS Leeuwin II 1/56 scratch built (90% completed) Previous builds - completed 1/72 HMAS Brisbane, Airwarfare Destroyer 2014 -Scratch built RC - completed 1/64 HMS Diana 1796 - caldercraft kit - completed 1/75 Friesland 1668- mamoli kit - completed 1/96 HMAS Newcastle FFG 2011- scratch built RC - completed 1/75 Vasa - Billing Boats - completed
Dimitris71 Posted March 13, 2015 Author #107 Posted March 13, 2015 Beautiful build dimitris. I've always had a soft spot for the Vespucci and will follow with great interest.. Hello Tallshiptragic, I do thank you for your nice comments and for visiting my build log. I am always glad to see new crew to my build log. Welcome aboard. :) Regards 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
Mirabell61 Posted March 13, 2015 #108 Posted March 13, 2015 Hi Dimitris, I lke the A.V. Fitting out Details which are comimng on splendid.... Nils Dimitris71 1 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
Dimitris71 Posted March 13, 2015 Author #109 Posted March 13, 2015 (edited) Hi Dimitris, I lke the A.V. Fitting out Details which are comimng on splendid.... Nils Nils, i do thank you for your kind comments. They are very ecouraging, especially when they come from people with experience like yourself! :) Regards Dimitris Edited March 13, 2015 by Dimitris71 Mirabell61 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
mikegerber Posted March 13, 2015 #110 Posted March 13, 2015 Hi Dimitris I like much your detail work on the fittings! - and she's growing, your A.V. Best regards! Mike Dimitris71 and IgorSky 2 Quote current scratch build 1:15 Colin Archer - RS14 "Stavanger"
Dimitris71 Posted March 13, 2015 Author #111 Posted March 13, 2015 Hi Dimitris I like much your detail work on the fittings! - and she's growing, your A.V. Best regards! Mike Hello Mike, I do thank you for your visits to my build log and also for your likes and nice comments!!! Your Stavanger is awsome!! Kind Regards Dimitris mikegerber 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
Elia Posted March 14, 2015 #112 Posted March 14, 2015 Dimitris, All very nice! You've been quite productive. The portholes, the deck furniture, the stack, windlass, and crane all look really great will compliment the model. Cheers, Elia Dimitris71 1 Quote Elia Rose Valley, PA Arethusa: 1907 Gloucester Knockabout
Dimitris71 Posted March 14, 2015 Author #113 Posted March 14, 2015 (edited) Hello shipmates. Elia I do thank you for visiting my build log, for your nice comments and also for your likes :) Slog-Igor I do thank you for visiting my build log and also for your likes. :) So.. I finished the A.V.'s balcony on the stern. I have to say that it is a tricky spot and it gave me a hard time bending the brass fence and installing it right.... Kind regards Dimitris Edited March 15, 2015 by Dimitris71 edmay, Elia, Captain Slog and 4 others 7 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
Dimitris71 Posted March 16, 2015 Author #114 Posted March 16, 2015 Hello shipmates, I installed the bow's and stern's decorations of the ship and I also opened the portholes below the stern's balcony. Best Regards Dimitris muratx, NMBROOK, canoe21 and 9 others 12 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
edmay Posted March 18, 2015 #115 Posted March 18, 2015 Hello Dimitris,The neatness of your work is already radiating in the direction of a masterly classic build,one of the nicest AV's yet,well done my friend.Edwin Dimitris71 1 Quote
Dimitris71 Posted March 19, 2015 Author #116 Posted March 19, 2015 Hi Dimitris Just out tonight trying to catch up on a few of the MSW Build Logs including yours, I have been stuck in my own old ship yard with my own little fishing schooner. I have decided to take a look around tonight. Great job you are doing on your Amerigo Vespucci . She surely will be one of a kind that is for sure, WELL DONE, ENJOY. Regards Lawrence Hello Lawrence, I do thank you for your nice comments, for your visits to my build log and also for your likes. As I told you before your Annie and your work on her is amazing.. :) Kind regards Dimitris IgorSky and canoe21 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
Dimitris71 Posted March 19, 2015 Author #117 Posted March 19, 2015 Hello Dimitris,The neatness of your work is already radiating in the direction of a masterly classic build,one of the nicest AV's yet,well done my friend.Edwin Hello my friend, how are you? I'm glad to see you again in my build log. I do thank you for your kind comments and also for your likes.Have a good day!! Kind regards 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
Elia Posted March 19, 2015 #118 Posted March 19, 2015 Dimitris, Very nice work on the stem and stern detailing. I haven't yet worked with photo etched brass so I don't know how it difficult it is to work; I suspect it can be challenging. You've done a very neat and clean job of it. Is your plan to leave those brass details 'bright' or paint them? Cheers, Elia Dimitris71 and IgorSky 2 Quote Elia Rose Valley, PA Arethusa: 1907 Gloucester Knockabout
Dimitris71 Posted March 19, 2015 Author #119 Posted March 19, 2015 Hello shipmates, Slog-Brian-Mike-Nils-Igor I do thank you for your visits to my build log and also for your likes. :) I continue to construct the bow rudder housing's glass dome. I copied the design from 1/84 Vespucci because I did not like the design in the plans that came with the kit. I used walnut strips 0.5 X 3mm to make it. It needs 2 more coats of paint. Kind regards Dimitris muratx, edmay, riverboat and 12 others 15 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
Dimitris71 Posted March 19, 2015 Author #120 Posted March 19, 2015 (edited) Dimitris, Very nice work on the stem and stern detailing. I haven't yet worked with photo etched brass so I don't know how it difficult it is to work; I suspect it can be challenging. You've done a very neat and clean job of it. Is your plan to leave those brass details 'bright' or paint them? Cheers, Elia Hello Elia, I do thank you for your nice comments, for the likes and so many visits to my build log. Yes you are right about the photo etched brass, it is very challenging.It gave me a hard time to alighn with the hull. In the end i did not use any glue, I nailed them on the hull . :angry: lol. Regarding your question about painting the brass , I am still thinking about it. Feel free to advise me.. :) Kind regards Dimitris Edited March 19, 2015 by Dimitris71 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
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