alde Posted May 27, 2018 Share #211 Posted May 27, 2018 A beautiful Confederacy. She looks great rigged. EJ_L 1 Quote The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yancovitch Posted May 27, 2018 Author Share #212 Posted May 27, 2018 thanks........it always seemed to remind me of a stretch dc-8 :).....but i'm starting to feel like it also may be one of my favorite ships ...... EJ_L 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerdvr Posted May 27, 2018 Share #213 Posted May 27, 2018 Great job Yan, your Confederacy is serving well as my inspiration to continue working on mine. Thanks for a wonderful and helpful log also. What's next for you? Regards, Harley EJ_L 1 Quote Cheers, Harley<p Under Construction: USS Yorktown CV-5 1/200 by Trumpeter Completed: USS Curtis Wilbur DDG-54 1/200 by ILoveKit USS Atlanta CL-51 1/350 by Very Fire Liberty Ship John W. Brown 1/350 by Trumpeter HMS Spiraea K-08 1/350 USS Arizona BB-39 1/200 by Trumpeter/Mk1 Design HMS Sir Gareth 1/350 by Starling Models USS Missouri BB-63 1945 1/350 by Joy-Yard, 9/11/21 USS Indianapolis CA-35 1945 1/350 by Trumpeter USS Kidd DD-661, 1945, 1/350, on The Sullivans kit by Trumpeter USS Alaska CB-1, 1/350, Hobby Boss, Circa 2/1945 US Brig Syren 1/64 Model Shipways, Wood Started, On Hold: Frigate Confederacy 1/64 Model Shipways, Wood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yancovitch Posted May 27, 2018 Author Share #214 Posted May 27, 2018 ha tiger....i think i'm built out, although i have a tiny bit left to do on la couronne..............will stick to working on the piano now...no dust no mess no stink no fumes......wife will be quite happy......but......................then i've said that before EJ_L 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yancovitch Posted May 28, 2018 Author Share #215 Posted May 28, 2018 and tiger....thanks for getting something out of the build log.....i was afraid i included so many of my errors...where i should have hidden them....but i had to be honest EJ_L 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted May 28, 2018 Share #216 Posted May 28, 2018 Hi Vic, lovely build, its a beautiful model... Nils EJ_L 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yancovitch Posted May 28, 2018 Author Share #217 Posted May 28, 2018 very kind...thanks nils...... EJ_L 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ_L Posted May 29, 2018 Share #218 Posted May 29, 2018 Congratulations Vic on another very fine model!! Still hoping we will see La Couronne sail this summer! Quote "A Smooth Sea NEVER made a Skilled Sailor" - John George Hermanson -E.J. Current Builds - Royal Louis - Mamoli Royal Caroline - Panart Completed - Wood - Le Soleil Royal - Sergal - Build Log & Gallery La Couronne - Corel - Build Log & Gallery Rattlesnake - Model Shipways, HMS Bounty - Constructo Plastic - USS Constitution - Revel (twice), Cutty Sark. Unfinished - Plastic - HMS Victory - Heller, Sea Witch. Member : Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yancovitch Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share #219 Posted May 29, 2018 yea ej, i'm getting nervous about it EJ_L 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisLBren Posted May 29, 2018 Share #220 Posted May 29, 2018 Looks gorgeous - congrats on a well built Confederacy !!!! EJ_L 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yancovitch Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share #221 Posted May 29, 2018 very kind...thanks so much chris.....! EJ_L 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yancovitch Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share #222 Posted May 29, 2018 (edited) was thinking of making a display case which is light in weight and compact.....building this frame, and covering it with some kind of stiff but flexible acrylic or whatever....the top would be a flat surface for an led bar for lighting....any idea what i could use....low reflection would be nice but expecting too much me thinks Edited May 29, 2018 by yancovitch EJ_L 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ_L Posted May 29, 2018 Share #223 Posted May 29, 2018 Depending upon how sharp those curves are, a polycarbonate sheet may do the trick as it bends easier than an acrylic sheet will. That would be a cool looking display case! As for your maiden voyage, I would test her out in a bath tub or small pool if you have access to one so retrieval is easy. Also, you could possibly tie fishing line (or any other light & strong line) to her so that if something starts to go wrong you can reel her back in. I understand the nervousness though. While I want to make an RC ship some day, actually sailing her scares me. Quote "A Smooth Sea NEVER made a Skilled Sailor" - John George Hermanson -E.J. Current Builds - Royal Louis - Mamoli Royal Caroline - Panart Completed - Wood - Le Soleil Royal - Sergal - Build Log & Gallery La Couronne - Corel - Build Log & Gallery Rattlesnake - Model Shipways, HMS Bounty - Constructo Plastic - USS Constitution - Revel (twice), Cutty Sark. Unfinished - Plastic - HMS Victory - Heller, Sea Witch. Member : Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryTodd Posted May 29, 2018 Share #224 Posted May 29, 2018 Vic, you could bend poly that way, with maybe a 6" diameter bend at the top, since it's not going quite 180°; and instead of any framing, just cement the ends on. Use a heat gun like you would to bend PVC. Careful that you can lift it over the model and it's not too narrow at the base. If you can brace the yards around a bit that could help with that. EJ_L 1 Quote Jerry Todd Click to go to that build log Constellation ~ RC sloop of war c.1856 in 1:36 scale Macedonian ~ RC British frigate c.1812 in 1:36 scale Pride of Baltimore ~ RC Baltimore Clipper c.1981 in 1:20 scale Gazela Primeiro ~ RC Barkentine c.1979 in 1:36 scale Naval Guns 1850s~1870s ~ 3D Modeling & Printing My Web Site My Thingiverse stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yancovitch Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share #225 Posted May 29, 2018 (edited) thanks guys....and yes....i will attach a line to the la couronne for the first effort....got a 3/16th polypropylene line......but i was hoping to use some floating fly fishing line, but couldn't get any with higher pound rating...... and the confed. will slip into one end of the case that's why the shape door at one end.....the top will be flat metal or wood 1-2 inches wide for a led light bar.......the frame, aluminum i guess...... but we'll see if i go for it.......for now i just use cellophane for the dust Edited June 13, 2018 by yancovitch EJ_L 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yancovitch Posted September 30, 2018 Author Share #226 Posted September 30, 2018 (edited) finally made a case on which the end acrylic sheet, slides up to open.....easy to clean and manipulate ship if necessary ......still figuring out what to do for name plates on the models......cheers............... Edited September 30, 2018 by yancovitch CaptMorgan, JohnB40, marktiedens and 13 others 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerdvr Posted September 30, 2018 Share #227 Posted September 30, 2018 An excellent home for an excellent ship model. Well done. Cheers, Harley EJ_L 1 Quote Cheers, Harley<p Under Construction: USS Yorktown CV-5 1/200 by Trumpeter Completed: USS Curtis Wilbur DDG-54 1/200 by ILoveKit USS Atlanta CL-51 1/350 by Very Fire Liberty Ship John W. Brown 1/350 by Trumpeter HMS Spiraea K-08 1/350 USS Arizona BB-39 1/200 by Trumpeter/Mk1 Design HMS Sir Gareth 1/350 by Starling Models USS Missouri BB-63 1945 1/350 by Joy-Yard, 9/11/21 USS Indianapolis CA-35 1945 1/350 by Trumpeter USS Kidd DD-661, 1945, 1/350, on The Sullivans kit by Trumpeter USS Alaska CB-1, 1/350, Hobby Boss, Circa 2/1945 US Brig Syren 1/64 Model Shipways, Wood Started, On Hold: Frigate Confederacy 1/64 Model Shipways, Wood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisLBren Posted September 30, 2018 Share #228 Posted September 30, 2018 Congrats on a job well done. Beautiful Confederacy my friend !!!! EJ_L 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gahm Posted September 30, 2018 Share #229 Posted September 30, 2018 Congratulations! What a beautiful model!! Thomas EJ_L 1 Quote Current Built: Model Shipways Syren (US Brig 1803) Last Built: Anfora (kit bashed) Ictineo II (1st steam powered submarine 1864) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul0367 Posted September 30, 2018 Share #230 Posted September 30, 2018 Stunning, well done on your build. EJ_L 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cheevers Posted October 1, 2018 Share #231 Posted October 1, 2018 very inspiring build! EJ_L 1 Quote John Member: Hampton Roads Ship Model Society Current Builds: Tugboat Dorothy Newport News Shipbuilding Hull #1 (complete) Iron Clad Monitor (complete) Sardine Carrier which I will Name Mary Ann (complete) Pilot Boat John H. Estill Newport News Shipbuilding Hull #12 (my avatar) Harbor tug Susan Moran Coast Guard 100' patrol boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted October 1, 2018 Share #232 Posted October 1, 2018 Beautiful build Vic. You should be very proud to have one of the few fully rigged Confederacy models in the world. Congratulations my friend. Dave GaryKap and EJ_L 2 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yancovitch Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share #233 Posted October 1, 2018 thanks all....we may start a new trend dave....''they'' could come out with a rigging kit with ''plans''....' if i get inspired sometime, i may loop lines on the belaying pins etc....but i want to get my little hms prince rigged.....was trying to get some rigging info for the prince on line, but no luck...can't afford to spend any more money.....i may have to stick with the limited aeropiccolo plans......my poor wife has been so patient and tolerant.....she works and i play...shame on me.....cheers...... marktiedens, Kevin, zappto and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zappto Posted October 2, 2018 Share #234 Posted October 2, 2018 What a beautiful ship Confederacy, hight class build. Hms prince looks just stunning! It is scratch build? never sow a kit for this ship. Sargon and EJ_L 2 Quote Current build: Mamoli - La gloire 1778 Finished builds: Mamoli - Friesland 1663 Mamoli - Lexington 1776 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yancovitch Posted October 2, 2018 Author Share #235 Posted October 2, 2018 yes the confed is the classiest kit i've ever built, with attention to accuracy and detail...... gads, you're right...ssshard to find a model kit of it anymore......this was the original aeropiccolo model, with brass cannons....mamoli or amati took it over, and made it cheaper with white metal cannons etc....but some of these companies don't seem to be alive......video games have taken over ...no more patience only instant gratification is the world now....... i used pear wood on mine, and modified the hull here and there to closer replicate photos of the model in the science museum .....to me, this kit was the closest in accuracy to that masterpiece.......i ordered a little book on seventeenth century rigging....so we'll see what that's like...meanwhile its a few weeks of tying knots.....ha...so i realize that it now will be a collectors item....... i have the decoration moldings, flags, some fittings, and simple plans from another kit if anyone is interested, to scratch build a hull.............. Dwight, zappto and EJ_L 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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