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Post by themongoose on Jun 15, 2024 12:10:22 GMT -5
So here’s a new one for me, a sailing ship! It’s Father’s Day weekend … which had me thinking, i’ve had this ship since my youngest son got it for me at least 10 years ago for Father’s Day. I think i have the skills to build it and really make it look good now. Having experimented with wood grain on plastic this should be the pen ultimate challenge 😆 I’m not sure what got into me, I have lots on the bench right now and probably too many unfinished but i think nostalgia has gotten the best of me 🤪 ![](https://i.postimg.cc/NfqPQCN0/IMG-7655.jpg) a late night session has all the sprues in primer. ![](https://i.postimg.cc/pr8GDKdx/IMG-7661.jpg) The hull comes with 4 clamps to hold the keel together while the glue dries. They look like they’ll be totally ineffective but surprisingly worked perfect ![](https://i.postimg.cc/Yq6D0NVz/IMG-7658.jpg) i did a few subassemblies to use as masking on the deck 😉 ![](https://i.postimg.cc/j2zcWK8S/IMG-7656.jpg) now i’ve started cleaning up the masts. Quite a few ejector pin marks on these. Plus the typical aprting lines going up either side of the mast that i’m using the flexi file to clean up. These are big enough that if i leave a flat spot on the side using a #11 I’m afraid it will be visible. ![](https://i.postimg.cc/PrjKgpxp/IMG-7660.jpg) for the sails I’m experimenting with basically some preshading. The color of the plastic is a good base linen color me thinks 😃 i’ve sprayed some citadel “white scar” over the sails to start with. ![](https://i.postimg.cc/KcLJprZh/IMG-7662.jpg)
once i’m done with the masts it willbe clear coat time. Then a week of applying oils i bet 🤣 since I’m traveling for work this week i won’t be tempted to start on it before the clear coat completely dries! Been there, done that, bought the hat 🙈 …sent my son a quick pic…and got back a snarky remark from him, of course!
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Post by themongoose on Jun 15, 2024 12:21:59 GMT -5
Here’s a question, does anyone know how to best cut out the sails? At 1st I thought they were like vacuform sheets and needed cut out and sanded down flush. Not the case though as the sails are uniquely shaped and have curves on multiple edges.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 15, 2024 13:20:02 GMT -5
Here’s a question, does anyone know how to best cut out the sails? At 1st I thought they were like vacuform sheets and needed cut out and sanded down flush. Not the case though as the sails are uniquely shaped and have curves on multiple edges. I saw the fella that built this one cut them out with scissors Chris. Looking forward to this build.
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Post by handiabled on Jun 15, 2024 14:40:01 GMT -5
Very cool! This will be great seeing come together!
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Post by lyle on Jun 15, 2024 14:50:09 GMT -5
Oh, wow! I’ve wanted to do one of these for so long, but know I don’t have the skills needed. Too much fine work.
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Post by tcoat on Jun 15, 2024 16:02:46 GMT -5
Here’s a question, does anyone know how to best cut out the sails? At 1st I thought they were like vacuform sheets and needed cut out and sanded down flush. Not the case though as the sails are uniquely shaped and have curves on multiple edges. Cut out the sails just roughly but leave some extra. Grab a set the curved scissors used for manicures. Use them for the curves.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jun 16, 2024 0:18:13 GMT -5
Excellent. I love clipper ships. They were so cool. Looking forward to seeing this.
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Post by Leon on Jun 16, 2024 6:42:39 GMT -5
This looks like a cool build! I'll be following your progress.
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Post by fuzznoggin on Jun 16, 2024 7:36:39 GMT -5
Definitely going to look great when finished. A lot of time will be invested into this one
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Post by themongoose on Jun 22, 2024 19:36:26 GMT -5
So in typical ME fashion I’m bouncing around to various assemblies based on what needs painted and what needs to dry 🤪 amazing i can complete a build and make it look cohesive 😆 Masts are built and in paint right now, i.e. primer is on and the white sections of mast are done. A bunch of the railing has the wood grain done and the “battons” (maybe thats what they’re called?). I’m in the middle of the deck painting. That’s my gaiting factor for the rest of deck equipment and the hull. I have 2 different panel line washes on and blended together. Clear coat is drying. ![](https://i.postimg.cc/qBXh9TXB/IMG-7696.jpg) ![](https://i.postimg.cc/j2XDNHdn/IMG-7697.jpg) ![](https://i.postimg.cc/fLmbY6fr/IMG-7698.jpg) Tomorrow i try to do grey washes to make it look like the teak on the deck. ![](https://i.postimg.cc/hGHjzSTm/IMG-5951.jpg)
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jun 23, 2024 6:03:28 GMT -5
Sweet!! Nice update. Things are looking good.
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Post by handiabled on Jun 23, 2024 6:58:27 GMT -5
Looks like your going to need plenty of room for subassemblies with the masts coming together
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Post by deafpanzer on Jun 24, 2024 7:51:58 GMT -5
You are off to a great start! Anxious to follow this.
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Post by themongoose on Jun 24, 2024 22:57:32 GMT -5
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jun 25, 2024 2:52:08 GMT -5
I think this is all looking fantastic. Loving the work so far. Tall ships are so cool.
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Post by tcoat on Jun 25, 2024 6:57:46 GMT -5
Those are easily the best wooden masts I have ever seen done in that scale! ![](https://y.yarn.co/fa851ddf-2343-4032-a033-ba7aa6b72f2a_text.gif)
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Post by moparman18064 on Jun 25, 2024 18:39:37 GMT -5
The masts look incredible. I had the Revell version years ago, but never finished due to breakage during a move. Anxiously watching
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Post by themongoose on Jun 25, 2024 19:44:43 GMT -5
Those are easily the best wooden masts I have ever seen done in that scale! ![](https://y.yarn.co/fa851ddf-2343-4032-a033-ba7aa6b72f2a_text.gif) Many thx! I appreciate the vote of confidence. Time to lock these in with some clear coat.
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Post by themongoose on Jun 25, 2024 19:46:49 GMT -5
The masts look incredible. I had the Revell version years ago, but never finished due to breakage during a move. Anxiously watching Appreciate that! Glad you stopped by, i needed a few independent opinions on this so far. Time to lock it in.
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Post by themongoose on Jun 25, 2024 19:59:01 GMT -5
Tonight a little work on the deck after i got home. Even on the museum ship the teak is not a polished light brown kimda color. It seems to have a lot of greyish tones to it. Let me know if you guys see what i see? ![](https://i.postimg.cc/mDsjcrRD/IMG-5947.jpg) I put 7 coats of blue-grey glaze over the base i did. Definitely need some opinions on this. 1st glaze just on the bow piece ![](https://i.postimg.cc/pXTZ54ND/IMG-7710.jpg) 7 glaze coats on all ![](https://i.postimg.cc/8zfmtvzc/IMG-7713.jpg) ![](https://i.postimg.cc/7LvMcL5V/IMG-7714.jpg) Getting ready to do the planks on the hull. I decided doing the white insides would be best now before i have copper on the hull. ![](https://i.postimg.cc/xdKySSHS/IMG-7715.jpg) ![](https://i.postimg.cc/dtx926vg/IMG-7718.jpg)
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jun 27, 2024 4:27:10 GMT -5
Man this is too good. Really incredible work on all fronts.
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Post by themongoose on Jun 27, 2024 21:41:49 GMT -5
Man this is too good. Really incredible work on all fronts. Appreciate that!
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Post by themongoose on Jun 27, 2024 21:46:34 GMT -5
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Post by project510 on Jun 27, 2024 21:50:42 GMT -5
Coming along nicely!
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jun 27, 2024 22:35:01 GMT -5
Looks awesome just with the bare masts and yards. Really cool
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Post by handiabled on Jun 28, 2024 2:15:57 GMT -5
The work you have done so far is outstanding. I really like the paint work on the masts, they look incredible!
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Post by BattleScale Collectica Show on Jun 28, 2024 13:20:24 GMT -5
wow this is looking good Chris!
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Post by keavdog on Jun 28, 2024 19:41:53 GMT -5
Majestic! Looking great.
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Post by themongoose on Jun 28, 2024 22:04:54 GMT -5
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Post by mrt51 on Jun 28, 2024 22:42:40 GMT -5
This is look really good!
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