Welcome Guest Search | Active Topics | Log In | Register

2 Pages 12>
Dowlking Options
Dowlking
#1 Posted : 28 May 2017 04:05:47

Rank: Beginner Level 3
Build-Diary Medal: Build-Diary Medal of Honour
Groups: Registered

Joined: 29/03/2017
Posts: 21
Points: 66
Location: Wicklow, Ireland
Hello my people,

Brian here. Since I started my build, almost 2 years ago now, I have been taking pictures of my progress. However, I only recently discovered this forum, which has since been of great use to me. Unfortunately, my Phone, took an unfortunate tumble down a sink... so I no longer have any of those photos.... I'm currently at stage 37 although I have various other bits and pieces done, (a whole mast, some yards, all my cannons are ready, some small boats) mainly due to the fact that planking as you all know is extremely tedious at times.

I'm also in uni and working two jobs at the minute which is slowing down my build considerably as you can imagine.

My reasons for starting a build diary are simple really; 1. I'm losing track myself, 2. My pictures can't go missing if my phone has another unfortunate accident and 3. There are some phenomenal builds on here and I might be wracking some brains for input from time to time. Also, If you see me running headlong and blind into any really imbecilic mistakes, please let me know!

Regards,
Brian

P.S. Pics to follow
Martyn Ingram
#2 Posted : 28 May 2017 06:39:55

Rank: Super-Elite

Publisher Medal: Featured Build of the MonthActive Service Medal: 500 post active service MedalPurple Medal: Super active service medal for 1000 postsTurquoise Medal: Turquoise Medal for model making know-how contributionOutstanding Build: An award for an outstanding buildBuild-Diary Medal: Build-Diary Medal of HonourRed Medal: Red Medal
Groups: Registered

Joined: 17/02/2013
Posts: 3,256
Points: 9,844
Location: Kent
BigGrin Welcome to the forum Brian , looking forward to seeing your build Cool

Rgd Martyn
Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
Next Build ?
When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
scraperjawa
#3 Posted : 28 May 2017 07:14:42

Rank: Pro

Build-Diary Medal: Build-Diary Medal of HonourRed Medal: Red Medal
Groups: Registered

Joined: 06/08/2015
Posts: 276
Points: 817
Location: Monrovia, Ca
Hi Brian,

Welcome to the forum. I know keeping a diary of each of my builds has kept me going when it sometimes seemed a daunting task. It's always nice to see different takes on the same model. I know my builds have become much better because of the forum. Looking forward to seeing your build.

Stephen
Current Builds: HMS Sovereign of the Seas /// Lamborghini Countach /// Eaglemoss BTTF DeLorean

Finished Builds: Millennium Falcon

delboy271155
#4 Posted : 28 May 2017 07:31:42
Rank: Administration

Publisher Medal: Featured Build of the MonthActive Service Medal: 500 post active service MedalPurple Medal: Super active service medal for 1000 postsTurquoise Medal: Turquoise Medal for model making know-how contributionBuild-Diary Medal: Build-Diary Medal of HonourRed Medal: Red Medal
Groups: Registered, Forum Support Team, Administrators, Global Forum Support Team, Moderator, Official Builds

Joined: 09/11/2012
Posts: 8,229
Points: 23,775
Location: East midlands
Hello Brian, BigGrin

You`re in the right place to persue your Vic build and I`m sure we`ll all love looking in on your efforts.Cool

Happy modelling

Regards
delboy271155
(Derek)
COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"






Markwarren
#5 Posted : 28 May 2017 08:23:39

Rank: Super-Elite

Publisher Medal: Featured Build of the MonthActive Service Medal: 500 post active service MedalPurple Medal: Super active service medal for 1000 postsTurquoise Medal: Turquoise Medal for model making know-how contributionOutstanding Build: An award for an outstanding buildBuild-Diary Medal: Build-Diary Medal of HonourRed Medal: Red Medal
Groups: Registered, Administrators, Global Forum Support, Moderator, Forum Support Team, Official Builds

Joined: 04/01/2016
Posts: 6,461
Points: 19,697
Location: Northamptonshire, England
Hello Brian.

Welcome to the forum, I look forward to seeing you progress soon. I sure you will find it a friendly, and resourceful place here.

MarkBigGrin
Gandale
#6 Posted : 28 May 2017 08:47:02

Rank: Super-Elite

Publisher Medal: Featured Build of the MonthActive Service Medal: 500 post active service MedalPurple Medal: Super active service medal for 1000 postsTurquoise Medal: Turquoise Medal for model making know-how contributionOutstanding Build: An award for an outstanding buildBuild-Diary Medal: Build-Diary Medal of HonourRed Medal: Red Medal
Groups: Registered, Global Forum Support, Moderator, Official Builds, Administrators

Joined: 08/09/2012
Posts: 15,172
Points: 46,151
Location: Aberdeen
Welcome aboard Brian, you've come to the right place for inspiration and help when needed. Lots of builds to look at and members only too willing to help and guide to keep you on the right track, any problems just shout....Cool Cool .. Look forward to seeing some of your work....

Regards

Alan
arpurchase
#7 Posted : 28 May 2017 09:02:09

Rank: Super-Elite

Publisher Medal: Featured Build of the MonthActive Service Medal: 500 post active service MedalPurple Medal: Super active service medal for 1000 postsTurquoise Medal: Turquoise Medal for model making know-how contributionOutstanding Build: An award for an outstanding buildBuild-Diary Medal: Build-Diary Medal of HonourRed Medal: Red Medal
Groups: Registered

Joined: 27/09/2011
Posts: 15,196
Points: 45,687
Location: Dudley
BigGrin Welcome to the forum Brian and enjoy your stay with usCool
Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .

Dowlking
#8 Posted : 28 May 2017 13:42:00

Rank: Beginner Level 3
Build-Diary Medal: Build-Diary Medal of Honour
Groups: Registered

Joined: 29/03/2017
Posts: 21
Points: 66
Location: Wicklow, Ireland
So, some pictures at long last. Had to go back a few stages, because a few bits came off on me :-(
As you can see I have the launch done, the cutter started, Main mast done, yards started and a plethora of cannons in the works.
File Attachment(s):
IMG_2422.JPG (1,979kb) downloaded 65 time(s).
IMG_2421.JPG (1,773kb) downloaded 50 time(s).
IMG_2423.JPG (1,905kb) downloaded 45 time(s).
IMG_2424.JPG (1,393kb) downloaded 42 time(s).
IMG_2425.JPG (1,429kb) downloaded 44 time(s).
IMG_2427.JPG (1,645kb) downloaded 49 time(s).
Dowlking
#9 Posted : 28 May 2017 13:44:33

Rank: Beginner Level 3
Build-Diary Medal: Build-Diary Medal of Honour
Groups: Registered

Joined: 29/03/2017
Posts: 21
Points: 66
Location: Wicklow, Ireland
PS if anyone can tell me how to upload photos so that they just appear as part of the post rather than as attachments, please pm me.

Thanks
birdaj2
#10 Posted : 28 May 2017 14:01:09

Rank: Super-Elite

Publisher Medal: Featured Build of the MonthActive Service Medal: 500 post active service MedalPurple Medal: Super active service medal for 1000 postsTurquoise Medal: Turquoise Medal for model making know-how contributionBuild-Diary Medal: Build-Diary Medal of HonourRed Medal: Red Medal
Groups: Registered

Joined: 31/05/2010
Posts: 5,679
Points: 17,011
Location: Wiltshire
Dowlking wrote:
PS if anyone can tell me how to upload photos so that they just appear as part of the post rather than as attachments, please pm me.

Thanks



Have a look at the following

http://forum.model-space....aspx?g=posts&t=244

Its down to the file size which needs reducing otherwise you get the issue you are having at present.

A lot of forum members use photobox which does allow you to interspace text between images.

I direct upload mine having first re-sized them in PAINT.

Hope this helps

Your build looks fantastic by the way. Really neat planking on the hull.
Happy Modelling

BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
Dowlking
#11 Posted : 28 May 2017 14:42:45

Rank: Beginner Level 3
Build-Diary Medal: Build-Diary Medal of Honour
Groups: Registered

Joined: 29/03/2017
Posts: 21
Points: 66
Location: Wicklow, Ireland
Thanks tony! Naturally never bothered actually looking on the forum!

The planking is very satisfying when you're getting progress made, but it can get so tedious too. Think that's why it's taking me so long to get through it.

Regards
Brian
Dowlking
#12 Posted : 28 May 2017 16:14:43

Rank: Beginner Level 3
Build-Diary Medal: Build-Diary Medal of Honour
Groups: Registered

Joined: 29/03/2017
Posts: 21
Points: 66
Location: Wicklow, Ireland
It's question time folks. two today!

1. I'm about to lay my garboard plank. I see on some of your builds, you've laid two rows of garboard planks?

2. I'm at the stage where i need to make a decision on internal lighting. The plan (roughly) is LEDs in the four lanterns and possibly some strip lighting throughout the gun decks and gallery. I know Garth has successfully lit his build, but having never tried it before I'm not really sure what I'm doing. All input on this matter is greatly appreciated
z8000783
#13 Posted : 28 May 2017 16:19:32

Rank: Elite
Active Service Medal: 500 post active service MedalPurple Medal: Super active service medal for 1000 postsBuild-Diary Medal: Build-Diary Medal of Honour
Groups: Unapproved

Joined: 24/05/2010
Posts: 1,761
Points: 5,351
Location: London & Greece
Welcome Brian, nice start.

I laid 2 gb's just to make mating them a little easier. It's no big deal at this stage though.
Tomick
#14 Posted : 28 May 2017 19:36:47

Rank: Pro

Groups:

Joined: 24/08/2009
Posts: 48,827
Points: -13,348
Dowlking wrote:
It's question time folks. two today!

1. I'm about to lay my garboard plank. I see on some of your builds, you've laid two rows of garboard planks?

2. I'm at the stage where i need to make a decision on internal lighting. The plan (roughly) is LEDs in the four lanterns and possibly some strip lighting throughout the gun decks and gallery. I know Garth has successfully lit his build, but having never tried it before I'm not really sure what I'm doing. All input on this matter is greatly appreciated
If this is your first period ship build, then it's advisable to follow as per the instructions, otherwise you'll quickly go astray and may fall into difficulty.

Regarding lighting, it's an ambitious project for a first time period ship build and you should start by idenfiying what you wish to light that will be visible. Some discussion info and guidance in this topic: http://forum.model-space...posts&t=191&p=3
Dowlking
#15 Posted : 29 May 2017 23:40:19

Rank: Beginner Level 3
Build-Diary Medal: Build-Diary Medal of Honour
Groups: Registered

Joined: 29/03/2017
Posts: 21
Points: 66
Location: Wicklow, Ireland
So just to update:

Just went with the one Garboard either side.

lighting question is still open. historical accuracy would suggest only having lights in the gallery cabins and the lanterns (i.e. not on gun decks).

Got three more full rows done today. probably my most productive planking day ever!

Regards,
Brian
Garth
#16 Posted : 31 May 2017 13:48:50

Rank: Master

Active Service Medal: 500 post active service MedalTurquoise Medal: Turquoise Medal for model making know-how contributionBuild-Diary Medal: Build-Diary Medal of HonourOutstanding Build: An award for an outstanding build
Groups: Registered

Joined: 29/03/2011
Posts: 1,053
Points: 3,165
Location: Glenvista JHB
Hi Brian,
Welcome to the forum. Looking forward to following your build.
As for the lighting, I must just get my act together and post my images.

Kind regards,
Garth
"Measure twice, cut once!!!"
Finished!!! HMS Victory,
Current build: Black Pearl.
On hold: Bismarck, Golden Hind, Flying Scotsman, Victory Cross Section, SOTS, Tiger 1.
Wish list: USS Constitution.
ian smith
#17 Posted : 31 May 2017 14:19:03

Rank: Super-Elite

Publisher Medal: Featured Build of the MonthActive Service Medal: 500 post active service MedalPurple Medal: Super active service medal for 1000 postsBuild-Diary Medal: Build-Diary Medal of HonourRed Medal: Red Medal
Groups: Registered

Joined: 16/08/2010
Posts: 2,771
Points: 8,344
Location: Brighton
Welcome to the forum Brian look forward to seeing your build Ian Cool BigGrin
Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
NikonD60
#18 Posted : 01 June 2017 00:01:25

Rank: Pro

Build-Diary Medal: Build-Diary Medal of Honour
Groups: Registered

Joined: 04/10/2016
Posts: 135
Points: 412
Location: Newcastle U.K.
Welcome to the forum Brian, you will get lots of advice and encouragement here.

Just lay the one layer of garboard planks as your last 10 planks to close the hull is calculated from this.

I have just closed the starboard side and am about to start on the port side so we are about at the same stage of our build.

z8000783 has put together an excel spreadsheet calculator that helps with the last 10 planks that I found very useful. If the link below does not work, look at his build diary. It's in his signature.

http://forum.model-space...aspx?g=posts&t=7014

Alan.
Today is the tomorrow you wished for yesterday!
Dowlking
#19 Posted : 01 June 2017 01:41:40

Rank: Beginner Level 3
Build-Diary Medal: Build-Diary Medal of Honour
Groups: Registered

Joined: 29/03/2017
Posts: 21
Points: 66
Location: Wicklow, Ireland
Thanks for all the advice,

I saw John's spreadsheet this morning. was planning on making one myself but That's just saved me a load of time :-)

Have any of you found that you seem to be running out of planks rapidly?

Regards,
Brian
Garth
#20 Posted : 01 June 2017 07:34:48

Rank: Master

Active Service Medal: 500 post active service MedalTurquoise Medal: Turquoise Medal for model making know-how contributionBuild-Diary Medal: Build-Diary Medal of HonourOutstanding Build: An award for an outstanding build
Groups: Registered

Joined: 29/03/2011
Posts: 1,053
Points: 3,165
Location: Glenvista JHB
Hi Brian,
I found that the materials supplied was more than enough and I have plenty of planking left over.
Kind regards,
Garth
"Measure twice, cut once!!!"
Finished!!! HMS Victory,
Current build: Black Pearl.
On hold: Bismarck, Golden Hind, Flying Scotsman, Victory Cross Section, SOTS, Tiger 1.
Wish list: USS Constitution.
Users browsing this topic
Guest
2 Pages 12>
Forum Jump  
You cannot post new topics in this forum.
You cannot reply to topics in this forum.
You cannot delete your posts in this forum.
You cannot edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You cannot vote in polls in this forum.

Powered by YAF | YAF © 2003-2009, Yet Another Forum.NET
This page was generated in 0.250 seconds.
DeAgostini