HMS Agamemnon 1915. 1/350
England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Sunday, February 24, 2019 - 05:41 AM UTC
Starting the second set of cage aerials.
Soon decided it was time for a change. Ground tackle.
The kit only provided two anchors, three are needed. two will be stowed in the hawse pipes, and one will be on the base as if the ship was anchored. To overcome the shortage, some North star spares were used.
The shape seems better than the kit parts.
The two going in the stowed position in the hawse pipes built.
Painted and washed.
Very nicely detailed.
Anchor cables being added.
Done.
The anchors added, the stbd Anchor will be the one that she is anchored by.
along with a little weathering.
A couple of the quarter boats also under construction.
Cheers
Si
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Posted: Monday, February 25, 2019 - 01:03 AM UTC
Si,
Nice work on those anchors but you may want to streak the rust stains more, they look painted on and vary the color.
Mark
England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Monday, February 25, 2019 - 07:35 AM UTC
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Si,
Nice work on those anchors but you may want to streak the rust stains more, they look painted on and vary the color.
Mark
Thanks Mark,
Looking at the pictures, and the model again, you are right, I will see what I can do about it.
Always appreciate constructive criticism. The washes can be tricky, but some darker browns in the, and more care applying washes might help.
Cheers
Si
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Posted: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 - 09:28 PM UTC
more cage aerials? Eek!
Making me have second thoughts about the Lord Nelson
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Posted: Thursday, February 28, 2019 - 07:14 AM UTC
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more cage aerials? Eek!
Making me have second thoughts about the Lord Nelson
They aren't as difficult as they look,
Etched spreaders are the trick, WEM produce a set that would help, apart from the Pontos dreadnought I don't know any others.
Cheers
Si
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Niedersachsen, Germany
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Posted: Thursday, February 28, 2019 - 09:02 PM UTC
Si,
once again I apologize for a long silence - I really missed a lot here and on your other builds.
She looks simply great and I continue to admire your copper works (aka rigging) and the cage aerials! Great work!!
Cheers,
Jan
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Posted: Friday, March 01, 2019 - 07:31 AM UTC
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Si,
once again I apologize for a long silence - I really missed a lot here and on your other builds.
She looks simply great and I continue to admire your copper works (aka rigging) and the cage aerials! Great work!!
Cheers,
Jan
Thanks Jan,
I do have a bit of a thing about pre-dreadnoughts. I will admit I am getting a bit tired of cage aerials, will be glad to get the last pair done.
Appreciate you looking in Mate.
Cheers
Si
England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Saturday, March 02, 2019 - 07:32 AM UTC
A bit of progress this week,
After Mark's (d6mst0) correct and constructive comments about the rust staining, I have taken his advise on board. the rust stippled with a couple of darker shades or orange & brown.
I think a light stipple round the etdges with hull colours that will be about right.
Cage aerial's coming on abit further, will be glad to get these finished.
More soon.
Cheers
Si
Queensland, Australia
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Posted: Saturday, March 02, 2019 - 10:10 PM UTC
Looking good Si and you can keep the cage Aerials to yourself.....
.....Cheers Mark
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Posted: Sunday, March 03, 2019 - 06:07 AM UTC
Thanks Mark,
Not to worry mate, only one more update to come with cage aerials, you can relax.
Cheers
Si
England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Monday, March 04, 2019 - 10:15 AM UTC
The last of the cage aerials.
all wired up and getting shaped ready for fitting.
And finally fitted.
Final tidy up on the rust stains on the bow.
An overview.
Only rigging left is on the net booms, and I have something in mind for them.
Cheers
Si
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Posted: Monday, March 04, 2019 - 09:09 PM UTC
OMG!
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Posted: Tuesday, March 05, 2019 - 07:31 AM UTC
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OMG!
Thanks Russ,
I am just glad that bit is done. I am quite pleased with the overall effect.
I am also glad I have nothing else planned in the foreseeable future with
Cage aerials.
Cheers
Si
#453
Texas, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, March 05, 2019 - 11:04 AM UTC
Si,
Those aerials look amazing, they really enhance the detail and layout of the ship.
Mark
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Posted: Wednesday, March 06, 2019 - 07:32 AM UTC
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Si,
Those aerials look amazing, they really enhance the detail and layout of the ship.
Mark
Thank you Mark,
The cage aerials were more tedious than difficult, and I am both pleased with the way they turned out, and even more pleased that they are done.
Cheers
Si
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Posted: Sunday, March 10, 2019 - 01:43 PM UTC
She has really come up a treat Si. You should be very happy.....Cheers mark
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Posted: Monday, March 11, 2019 - 06:21 AM UTC
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She has really come up a treat Si. You should be very happy.....Cheers mark
Thank you Mark,
She is getting there, still the net booms to do, but I am pleased with the progress so far.
Cheers
Si
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Posted: Monday, March 25, 2019 - 09:36 AM UTC
Very small update.
Quarterdeck edge railings in place.
The quarterdeck davits fitted.
Starting to get the Net shelves on.
More soon.
Cheers
Si
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Posted: Monday, March 25, 2019 - 09:05 PM UTC
small update, but closing in on the finish
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#453
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Posted: Tuesday, March 26, 2019 - 12:07 AM UTC
Si,
Small, but nice progress.
Mark
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Posted: Tuesday, March 26, 2019 - 09:55 AM UTC
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small update, but closing in on the finish
Quite a way to go yet Russ,
She will sit above a base, with an anchor down, the net booms extended and the nets ready to be deployed. (an excuse to do some more rigging
Cheers
Si
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Posted: Tuesday, March 26, 2019 - 10:03 AM UTC
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Si,
Small, but nice progress.
Mark
Thanks Mark,
It is just nice to be making some progress, this is a great kit to build.
Cheers
Si
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Posted: Wednesday, March 27, 2019 - 08:46 PM UTC
You know the Finish Line is not far when the Railings go on Si. Lovely work.....Cheers mark
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Posted: Thursday, March 28, 2019 - 08:33 AM UTC
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You know the Finish Line is not far when the Railings go on Si. Lovely work.....Cheers mark
Little way to go yet Mark, The base with anchor down, and the extended net booms, not sure what I am doing about the nets yet.
Thanks for looking in.
Cheers
Si
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Posted: Thursday, April 18, 2019 - 09:27 PM UTC
A little bit of progress,
Net shelves getting finished off.
Done.
The Admiral's walk finished.
The North Star RN Figures arrived.
Should be enough here for the deploying of the nets.
Cheers
Si
