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Mikasa 1902 with Pontos 1/200th.
Choowy
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Posted: Thursday, November 21, 2019 - 08:15 AM UTC
Great update Si, that wash on the covers looks really effective.
d6mst0
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Posted: Thursday, November 21, 2019 - 09:53 AM UTC
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Great update Si, that wash on the covers looks really effective.
What Ned said.
Mark
RedDuster
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Posted: Friday, November 22, 2019 - 05:14 AM UTC
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Quoted TextGreat update Si, that wash on the covers looks really effective.
What Ned said.
Mark
Thanks Ned & Mark,
Glad you like it, my experience from seafaring days, canvas covers are dirt magnets, especially when exposed to spray, funnel downdrafts etc.
Pity the poor Japanese seamen that were set to scrubbing those covers, likely every couple of days.
The upper boat needs some lashings, then more boats.
Cheers
Si
JJ1973
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Posted: Sunday, November 24, 2019 - 12:49 AM UTC
Si,
great to see some progress, very nice update and crisp work on the funnels!
Cheers
Jan
great to see some progress, very nice update and crisp work on the funnels!
Cheers
Jan
rolltide31
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Posted: Sunday, November 24, 2019 - 02:53 AM UTC
Si,
The funnel rigging looks great, the turn buckles seem to have worked like a charm. Nice job on the boats and giving them that worn / dirty look.
Anxious to see more.
Dave
The funnel rigging looks great, the turn buckles seem to have worked like a charm. Nice job on the boats and giving them that worn / dirty look.
Anxious to see more.
Dave
RussellE
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Posted: Sunday, November 24, 2019 - 09:28 AM UTC
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Hi Russ,
I must admit that I am quite pleased with the way the turnbuckles have worked out.
It is good to be back on this one, boats next, lots of them...
Thanks for looking in mate.
Cheers
Si
I must admit, that for you, this is quite a long build, Si
Those funnels look great with the white on and all the stays!
RedDuster
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Posted: Monday, November 25, 2019 - 06:09 AM UTC
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Si,
great to see some progress, very nice update and crisp work on the funnels!
Cheers
Jan
Thanks Jan,
I am pleased with the way the turnbuckles worked out, worth the wait in sourcing.
Appreciate you looking in.
Cheers
Si
RedDuster
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Posted: Monday, November 25, 2019 - 06:28 AM UTC
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Si,
The funnel rigging looks great, the turn buckles seem to have worked like a charm. Nice job on the boats and giving them that worn / dirty look.
Anxious to see more.
Dave
Hi Dave,
The turnbuckles went well, I am glad I went for the metal items from Gaspatch, rather than plastic, not only for the colour, but they were sturdier.
I think a touch of wash adds a bit of depth to anything with a canvas cover.
You will not have to wait long for the next update, just need to upload the photos,
Thanks for looking in.
Cheers
Si
RedDuster
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Posted: Monday, November 25, 2019 - 06:32 AM UTC
Thanks Russ,
Well a three month or so break hasn't helped, and still quite a long way to go.
I am rather pleased with the end result I must say, this weekend's update still to come.
Cheers
Si
Well a three month or so break hasn't helped, and still quite a long way to go.
I am rather pleased with the end result I must say, this weekend's update still to come.
Cheers
Si
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Quoted TextHi Russ,
I must admit that I am quite pleased with the way the turnbuckles have worked out.
It is good to be back on this one, boats next, lots of them...
Thanks for looking in mate.
Cheers
Si
I must admit, that for you, this is quite a long build, Si
Those funnels look great with the white on and all the stays!
RedDuster
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Posted: Tuesday, November 26, 2019 - 06:48 AM UTC
Having done the funnels, it is on with the boats.
The four pulling boats that sit with the steam pinnaces inboard of the gangways,
Test fitting the boats.
The lashings on the upper of the centreline boats done.
Railings and ladder down to the maindeck fitted to the gangways.
A little bit of gizmology will cure my slightly off folding.
more soon
Si
The four pulling boats that sit with the steam pinnaces inboard of the gangways,
Test fitting the boats.
The lashings on the upper of the centreline boats done.
Railings and ladder down to the maindeck fitted to the gangways.
A little bit of gizmology will cure my slightly off folding.
more soon
Si
rolltide31
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Posted: Tuesday, November 26, 2019 - 08:05 AM UTC
Si - she is looking mighty fine. Interested to see what gizmology you come up with.
Dave
Dave
d6mst0
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Posted: Tuesday, November 26, 2019 - 08:22 AM UTC
Si,
Nice progress. What did you use for lashing?
Mark
Nice progress. What did you use for lashing?
Mark
RedDuster
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Posted: Tuesday, November 26, 2019 - 08:54 AM UTC
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Si - she is looking mighty fine. Interested to see what gizmology you come up with.
Dave
Thanks Dave,
I am likely thinking a couple of strand of copper wire at the level of the horizontals on the railing, fitted trimmed to length, and painted white.
We will see if it works come the weekend.
Cheers
Si
RedDuster
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Posted: Tuesday, November 26, 2019 - 08:59 AM UTC
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Si,
Nice progress. What did you use for lashing?
Mark
Thanks Mark,
The lashings are strips of paper, painted on both sides with light tan acrylic, fixed down with spots of cyno.
Cheers
Si
McRunty
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Posted: Wednesday, November 27, 2019 - 02:51 AM UTC
Coming along beautifully. So neat and tidy!
RedDuster
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Posted: Wednesday, November 27, 2019 - 05:04 AM UTC
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Coming along beautifully. So neat and tidy!
Thanks Rory,
I am getting a lot of help form the kit, and the Pontos upgrade set. Next job will be getting paint on the boats.
Cheers
Si
RedDuster
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Posted: Thursday, December 05, 2019 - 06:48 AM UTC
Painting and fitting the boats.
Base coats sprayed on.
Basic paint job done.
Pinnaces ready for fitting.
and the pulling boats.
As these are not directly aft of the funnels, the weathering on the covers is a little lighter.
fitted in place.
next jobs, lashings for these boats, then the guns and railings on the gangways.
Cheers
Si
Base coats sprayed on.
Basic paint job done.
Pinnaces ready for fitting.
and the pulling boats.
As these are not directly aft of the funnels, the weathering on the covers is a little lighter.
fitted in place.
next jobs, lashings for these boats, then the guns and railings on the gangways.
Cheers
Si
d6mst0
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Posted: Thursday, December 05, 2019 - 11:36 AM UTC
Si,
Nice paint work. I swear those two pictures of the pulling boats look the identical to me.
Mark
Nice paint work. I swear those two pictures of the pulling boats look the identical to me.
Mark
RedDuster
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Posted: Friday, December 06, 2019 - 08:21 AM UTC
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Si,
Nice paint work. I swear those two pictures of the pulling boats look the identical to me.
Mark
Hi Mark,
Thanks, and you are right, my mistake for some reason I posted the same photo twice, one of those days I think.
Cheers for looking in mate.
Si
RussellE
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Posted: Sunday, December 08, 2019 - 11:18 PM UTC
Ship's boats look good Si.
I especially like the brass tips on the funnels
I especially like the brass tips on the funnels
RedDuster
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Posted: Monday, December 09, 2019 - 06:05 AM UTC
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Ship's boats look good Si.
I especially like the brass tips on the funnels
Thanks Russ,
It is nice to have real brass funnels to work with for that bit.
Cheers
Si
rolltide31
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Posted: Monday, December 09, 2019 - 07:30 AM UTC
Si - I echo what Russell said. Really impressive build
Dave
Dave
RedDuster
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Posted: Monday, December 09, 2019 - 07:50 AM UTC
Some progress over the weekend.
The lashings on the steam pinnaces fitted.
and on the pulling boats.
A view from above.
The deck edge railings for the gangways.
A slight problem for the 1902 version, the don't appear long enough to go all the way round the edge of 6" casemates.
Fortunately, when I can remember the safe place I put the kit Frets in, they have some of the correct length.
Cheers
Si
The lashings on the steam pinnaces fitted.
and on the pulling boats.
A view from above.
The deck edge railings for the gangways.
A slight problem for the 1902 version, the don't appear long enough to go all the way round the edge of 6" casemates.
Fortunately, when I can remember the safe place I put the kit Frets in, they have some of the correct length.
Cheers
Si
d6mst0
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Posted: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 - 12:06 AM UTC
Si,
Again nice progress. How did you mount the railings? Are there holes for the posts? At 350 scale I have a dickens of a time getting those posts to attach because of the tiny surface area. It becomes a real pain to mark and drill holes.
Mark
Again nice progress. How did you mount the railings? Are there holes for the posts? At 350 scale I have a dickens of a time getting those posts to attach because of the tiny surface area. It becomes a real pain to mark and drill holes.
Mark
Choowy
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Posted: Wednesday, December 11, 2019 - 12:44 PM UTC
The details look really effective Si, especially those boats.
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