discussion Brian's Sovereign of the seas

[Bri62]

Pictures speak for themselves

 

[Neil Merryweather]

The laser-cutter is a fantastic new development for the hobby but it has its limitations- like all tools.
Your hand-built gratings are much better

 

[Bri62]

not happy with the hatch cover .....reset
Take 2


and did a bit more to the beakhead.

 

[Neil Merryweather]

re: the am gratings Bri;
I used to use them a lot in my work as an architecture model maker, and I don't know if you have any more to do, but this tip may help. If we needed a larger grating than the bought pieces would allow we would stagger the position of the joins in the longer lengths to avoid a butt joint across the whole piece.

 

[Airborne01]

Cushions on pew, Thermos and hip-flask fully primed, rosbif sarnies sorted; looking forward to an essay in patience and skilled application!
Steve

 

[boatman]

WELL BRI nearly another fab ship built an whats next as id like to see you build a vikeing long ship with the one sail an all the oars
chrisb

 

[Bri62]

WELL BRI nearly another fab ship built an whats next as id like to see you build a vikeing long ship with the one sail an all the oars

A long way to go yet Chris but the Viking ship looks interesting.

 

[Bri62]

Neil just one more to do, thanks for that

called it for today too damn hot

 

[flyjoe180]

Hatches look superb Brian

 

[Bri62]

Had an early start this morning doing the gratings got a few rings and eye bolts to fit. (nice and cool this morning)



They look better than the original imho

 

[Bri62]

On to the bulkhead planking ! the kit calls for blue paint but history say's there black, so black it is

 

[Bri62]

Decided to call it here !

 

[boatman]

Decided to call it here !

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HI BRI what have you packed up buildin this ship then ?
chrisb

 

[Bri62]

HI BRI what have you packed up buildin this ship then ?

Lol no mate just called it for the night

 

[Bri62]

More bulkhead planks, using stain and not paint hoping for a better finish

 

[Bri62]

 

[wotan]

Good choice with the stain. Already looking very nice Brian.

John

 

[Bri62]

not sure how old my kit is but all the metal pieces are solid bronze, (had to file some burrs off) whereas I have seen online white metal pieces in the newer kits. is this correct? Not that i'm moaning the solid brass is better quality than the white metal.

 

[Airborne01]

Just had a thought mate (duuurh), at least you won't have to copper her bottom as she was payed with a white lead compound! So ... remember your 'elf and safety ...
Steve