Plus, Revell’s molded-in wood grain detail is phenomenal!
I’m excited to get this bad boy painted up...
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Official Ancient Sailing Ships Campaign
TimReynaga
Associate Editor
Joined: May 03, 2006
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Posted: Monday, August 15, 2016 - 09:00 AM UTC
After the quick hull assembly it has been a lot of less-than-exciting parts clean up over the past few days: 64 shields, 32 oars, a two-part mast, a spar, and numerous other assorted bits and pieces... but this really is a nicely designed kit. The dragon head, for example, is apparently inspired by a real one from the 5th Century – pretty cool:
Plus, Revell’s molded-in wood grain detail is phenomenal!
I’m excited to get this bad boy painted up...
Plus, Revell’s molded-in wood grain detail is phenomenal!
I’m excited to get this bad boy painted up...
YellowHammer
#513
Joined: March 28, 2006
KitMaker: 554 posts
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Posted: Monday, August 15, 2016 - 11:41 PM UTC
Hi Tim,
You're right, that wood grain really looks good. Really looking forward to seeing it painted. I had a question when I was working on my long ship that I thought I would ask you and the other campaign members. It concerns the number of shields hung on the ship sides. You mentioned there are 64 shields and 32 oars in the kit. I know 32 shields would be for the oarsmen. Would the long ship have been able to take on an additional 32 warriors without swamping the ship? The long ships had low freeboard anyway so I was just curious. Maybe they took turns rowing and had two crews for propulsion. Who knows? Anyway really lloking to your next progress report.
John
You're right, that wood grain really looks good. Really looking forward to seeing it painted. I had a question when I was working on my long ship that I thought I would ask you and the other campaign members. It concerns the number of shields hung on the ship sides. You mentioned there are 64 shields and 32 oars in the kit. I know 32 shields would be for the oarsmen. Would the long ship have been able to take on an additional 32 warriors without swamping the ship? The long ships had low freeboard anyway so I was just curious. Maybe they took turns rowing and had two crews for propulsion. Who knows? Anyway really lloking to your next progress report.
John
TimReynaga
Associate EditorJoined: May 03, 2006
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Posted: Tuesday, August 16, 2016 - 12:32 AM UTC
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...there are 64 shields and 32 oars... I know 32 shields would be for the oarsmen. Would the long ship have been able to take on an additional 32 warriors without swamping the ship? The long ships had low freeboard anyway so I was just curious. Maybe they took turns rowing and had two crews for propulsion. Who knows? ...
John
John,
That's an interesting question. 64 warriors on that small ship does sound like a lot; maybe each guy had a primary and a spare shield? I know I'd sure hate to have my shield split or otherwise lost and be without one while out raiding!
YellowHammer
#513
Joined: March 28, 2006
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Posted: Tuesday, August 16, 2016 - 02:47 AM UTC
Tim,
That sounds reasonable. Maybe that's why they give 2 decals of each of 32 designs for the shields. Two shields per man. Maybe one for action to port and one to starboard! Who said Vikings had no sense of humor! I know on my build I went with one shield per oarsman, mainly due to me trying to go blind painting designs by hand on shields only 3mm in diameter. Really looking forward to this build.
That sounds reasonable. Maybe that's why they give 2 decals of each of 32 designs for the shields. Two shields per man. Maybe one for action to port and one to starboard! Who said Vikings had no sense of humor! I know on my build I went with one shield per oarsman, mainly due to me trying to go blind painting designs by hand on shields only 3mm in diameter. Really looking forward to this build.
TimReynaga
Associate EditorJoined: May 03, 2006
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Posted: Thursday, August 18, 2016 - 06:57 AM UTC
The Viking longship “wood” parts now have their Tamiya XF-59 Desert Yellow acrylic base coat. Other than that the only color is the Tamiya XF-63 German Grey for the “iron” bits – shield bosses, figurehead mounts, and mast hardware. I’ll let the paint cure for a couple of days, and then do a streaky wash with Grumbacher Raw Umber artist's oil to bring out the wood grain.
GrantGoodale
Joined: April 26, 2015
KitMaker: 99 posts
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Posted: Friday, September 09, 2016 - 05:32 AM UTC
I have managed to make a hash of the Egyptian ship. I will need to tear apart most of the hull and rebuild. There is no way that I will be able to make October 1 so I am dropping out of the campaign
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#513
Joined: March 28, 2006
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Posted: Friday, September 09, 2016 - 06:06 AM UTC
Hi Grant,
I'm sorry you're having to drop out. I don't have any knowledge of the Egyptian boat building techniques. Your work looks good to me. Could you educate us on what is wrong with your build?
Thanks
John
I'm sorry you're having to drop out. I don't have any knowledge of the Egyptian boat building techniques. Your work looks good to me. Could you educate us on what is wrong with your build?
Thanks
John
GrantGoodale
Joined: April 26, 2015
KitMaker: 99 posts
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Posted: Saturday, September 10, 2016 - 01:15 AM UTC
Hi John -
The photo looks OK because it is from 3 foot distance :-)
Basically, I managed to put that upper deck on the wrong end! I will revisit this in the future but I have a few other projects on the go right now.
The photo looks OK because it is from 3 foot distance :-)
Basically, I managed to put that upper deck on the wrong end! I will revisit this in the future but I have a few other projects on the go right now.
YellowHammer
#513
Joined: March 28, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, September 10, 2016 - 09:16 AM UTC
Grant,
Thanks for the enlightenment. I never would have known. You've done good work. I don't think I could ever tackle a model where I had to fabricate each part before assembly. I hope you're able to post some of your other builds.
Good luck.
John
Thanks for the enlightenment. I never would have known. You've done good work. I don't think I could ever tackle a model where I had to fabricate each part before assembly. I hope you're able to post some of your other builds.
Good luck.
John
TimReynaga
Associate EditorJoined: May 03, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, September 24, 2016 - 09:00 PM UTC
Hi Grant,
That's a bummer about your Egyptian ship build... I've been there, and it's harder to do re-work than work! Set her aside for a while, and your modeling mojo will surely return!
best,
Tim
That's a bummer about your Egyptian ship build... I've been there, and it's harder to do re-work than work! Set her aside for a while, and your modeling mojo will surely return!
best,
Tim
TimReynaga
Associate EditorJoined: May 03, 2006
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Posted: Sunday, September 25, 2016 - 01:46 AM UTC
Ok, I was remiss in taking more in-progress pics... the acrylic painting and oil wash went so fast I just pushed forward and finished the ship! It was very straightforward project, and with nearly everything the same wood color things went pretty fast.
The decals provide the only bit of color, and softened with a little Solvaset they went on to the shields with no problems at all.
Except for the rolled facial tissue sail, everything on the model was right out of the box – a great relaxation build!
The decals provide the only bit of color, and softened with a little Solvaset they went on to the shields with no problems at all.
Except for the rolled facial tissue sail, everything on the model was right out of the box – a great relaxation build!
YellowHammer
#513
Joined: March 28, 2006
KitMaker: 554 posts
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Posted: Sunday, September 25, 2016 - 02:21 AM UTC
Tim,
Another excellent build my friend. You're right, the shields do provide a lot of color and the wood looks spot on. I really like the rigging you installed. Those butterfly blocks look great. Great job!
John
Another excellent build my friend. You're right, the shields do provide a lot of color and the wood looks spot on. I really like the rigging you installed. Those butterfly blocks look great. Great job!
John
TimReynaga
Associate EditorJoined: May 03, 2006
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Posted: Monday, September 26, 2016 - 05:36 AM UTC
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Tim,
Another excellent build my friend. You're right, the shields do provide a lot of color and the wood looks spot on. I really like the rigging you installed. Those butterfly blocks look great. Great job!
John
Thanks John!
The butterfly blocks were plastic kit parts assembled exactly per the instructions. I really appreciate it when model kit manufacturers make their instruction sheets simple and clear – that complex looking block assembly actually went together quite easily.
TimReynaga
Associate EditorJoined: May 03, 2006
KitMaker: 2,500 posts
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Posted: Friday, September 30, 2016 - 07:26 AM UTC
As the Campaign ends, here are a few more detailed images of the finished Viking Longship.
This has been fun!
This has been fun!
North4003
Joined: August 01, 2012
KitMaker: 960 posts
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Posted: Saturday, October 08, 2016 - 12:09 AM UTC
As the campaign host. Have the ribbons been awarded? I also need help with the gallery.
Thank you, Brent
Thank you, Brent
North4003
Joined: August 01, 2012
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Posted: Saturday, October 08, 2016 - 12:39 AM UTC
Congratulations to all who participated, Tim, John, Grant and others who commented. This was a fun campaign. I haven't heard back about the ribbons and how to award them.
Moderator I need your assistance.
Moderator I need your assistance.
TimReynaga
Associate EditorJoined: May 03, 2006
KitMaker: 2,500 posts
Model Shipwrights: 1,830 posts
Posted: Saturday, October 08, 2016 - 09:21 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Congratulations to all who participated, Tim, John, Grant and others who commented. This was a fun campaign. I haven't heard back about the ribbons and how to award them.
Moderator I need your assistance.
Thanks Brent, I agree! Thanks for starting this campaign - I had fun with it.
I have no idea about the ribbons, but I set up a gallery for the Ancient Sailing Ships Campaign at http://gallery.kitmaker.net/showgallery.php?cat=30588
North4003
Joined: August 01, 2012
KitMaker: 960 posts
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Posted: Saturday, October 08, 2016 - 03:03 PM UTC
Tim, thanks for setting up the gallery. When I've hosted past Campaigns the administrator allowed me as the host to award the ribbons using the Campaign sign up page.
bill_c
Campaigns Administrator
Joined: January 09, 2008
KitMaker: 10,553 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 - 10:02 PM UTC
There doesn't appear to be a campaign officially set up. What were/are the start and end dates?
YellowHammer
#513
Joined: March 28, 2006
KitMaker: 554 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 01:02 AM UTC
Hi Bill,
Here is the link originally set up for the campaign. It ran from Oct. 1 2015 to Oct. 1 2016.
https://archive.kitmaker.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=Campaigns&file=index&req=showcontent&id=828
Thanks
John
Here is the link originally set up for the campaign. It ran from Oct. 1 2015 to Oct. 1 2016.
https://archive.kitmaker.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=Campaigns&file=index&req=showcontent&id=828
Thanks
John
North4003
Joined: August 01, 2012
KitMaker: 960 posts
Model Shipwrights: 58 posts
Posted: Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 07:46 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Hi Bill,
Here is the link originally set up for the campaign. It ran from Oct. 1 2015 to Oct. 1 2016.
https://archive.kitmaker.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=Campaigns&file=index&req=showcontent&id=828
Thanks
John
I awarded ribbons to Tim and John. For anyone else who completes their build please post your photo to the gallery in the next few days.
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