ShipbuilderMN Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 27th Oct. 2016 Don't know where the images have gone (Postimage.org) Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShipbuilderMN Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 The images have all come back on the Post image site, but the ones here are still missing. (27th 2148 BST) Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShipbuilderMN Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 Trying Post Image again. This is the first image of the Wairoa, that I posted at the beginning of this thread,and as you can see, it still works, but the latest image of the same model has disappeared altogether! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShipbuilderMN Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 I have just registered with imgsafe and this is a test to see if it works: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goggsy Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Superb, I've often wondered how you work and now I know. Very inspirational. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShipbuilderMN Posted October 29, 2016 Author Share Posted October 29, 2016 Took this along to the local ship model club today. Hardly got a flicker of interest. One person alone looked at it, but didn't comment - no-one else even bothered looking. Don't know why I even bother taking them! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Absolutely gorgeous! I build WWI aircraft in 1:72 and I'm constantly trying to get the message over that rigging really isn't that difficult, it's just practice, like everything else. But seing this I can see where those guys are coming from! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Quite possibly your best yet and that's up against some pretty stiff competition! Martian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs2man Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 On 29/10/2016 at 3:12 PM, ShipbuilderMN said: Took this along to the local ship model club today. Hardly got a flicker of interest. One person alone looked at it, but didn't comment - no-one else even bothered looking. Don't know why I even bother taking them! Bob I think you need a new model club . There's obviously something wrong with the members at your current one if they can ignore such a masterpiece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShipbuilderMN Posted November 1, 2016 Author Share Posted November 1, 2016 Oh, I don't know. Not many modellers like to build merchant ships, (not romantic enough) it has been like that for years now! The few that do, are very limited if they are stuck with kits. At the last meeting, there were three models, the wool clipper, a partly built HMS Hood (the one that came in instalments in a magazine) and a fishing boat. Not much attention was paid to any of them, it is more of a social gathering these days, and quite enjoyable. We do have healthy discussions about maritime matters. Aircraft and other types of models are also welcome. It is held monthly in Grimsarg, Lancashire, if anyone fancies coming along. There is plenty of free parking and we start arriving at 1000 to start at 1100, break for lunch 1230 - 1345 and then finally finish between 1500 and 1600. Usually, 16 to 20 members attend, but the overall membership is much greater. Wives or partners welcome, plus supervised children. We often have guests coming for the day. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs2man Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 1 hour ago, ShipbuilderMN said: Oh, I don't know. Not many modellers like to build merchant ships, (not romantic enough) it has been like that for years now! The few that do, are very limited if they are stuck with kits. At the last meeting, there were three models, the wool clipper, a partly built HMS Hood (the one that came in instalments in a magazine) and a fishing boat. Not much attention was paid to any of them, it is more of a social gathering these days, and quite enjoyable. We do have healthy discussions about maritime matters. Aircraft and other types of models are also welcome. It is held monthly in Grimsarg, Lancashire, if anyone fancies coming along. There is plenty of free parking and we start arriving at 1000 to start at 1100, break for lunch 1230 - 1345 and then finally finish between 1500 and 1600. Usually, 16 to 20 members attend, but the overall membership is much greater. Wives or partners welcome, plus supervised children. We often have guests coming for the day. Bob It shouldn't matter whether you build merchant ships or not - a superb model is a superb model regardless of the subject matter . I myself don't build merchant ships , but it doesn't stop me admiring yours when you post them . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShipbuilderMN Posted November 1, 2016 Author Share Posted November 1, 2016 A disturbing number of people can't distinguish between good and bad with my models! Take these two, for instance. Both of my first ship, the Rhodesai Star. I built the first one in 1973 when I was just beginning to build steamers. The 2nd one was built in 1999. Numerous times when showing these two images, I am told that there is no discernable difference, they are both equally as good as each other. To me, there is a world of difference, and the black and white one is pretty poor by any standards. Bob 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 I'd agree the second is better Bob, but I'd be happy to scratchbuild one to your 'poor' standards! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 No question which is which, though on first sight, your earlier one looked a bit like a later days ship, maybe 60s-70s with the simplified superstructure, your second one could only be taken for what it is, a beautiful model of a handsome classic merchant liner from an earlier era. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShipbuilderMN Posted November 2, 2016 Author Share Posted November 2, 2016 Actually, both models are of the same ship, the Rhodesia Star, that was completed in 1943. Everything is basically the same in both pictures, but in the black and white one, I have really made quite a mess of the whole thing, but it was my first attempt at building a steamship. Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 That's a lovely, charming model. The sea scape base is one of the best I have ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noeyedears Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Very VERY impressive, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIGHTS ON Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Bob, as always, a great build and a pleasure to look at - thank you for taking the time to upload and share (as well as answer the question on all our minds "how long to build" etc). Of ALL the attempts to recreate the sea, yours (again!) seems to my eye to capture it perfectly. Can you recommend any tips? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShipbuilderMN Posted November 3, 2016 Author Share Posted November 3, 2016 Thanks "Fights on". PM sent. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Total masterpeice, this is proper modelling. How I wish I could make ships like this! Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShipbuilderMN Posted November 4, 2016 Author Share Posted November 4, 2016 I feel that most of you could build them! The biggest obstacle is the thought "I could never do that!" When I first saw a miniature by Donald McNarry, I thought "I wonder how he builds them, I will take steps to find out!" I did, and found out that I could! I, on the other hand, could never build a kit! Apart from the fact that I don't want to, I lack the space, money, time, and patience to build one sucessfully. I tried one a few years ago, but couldn't summon up any enthusiasm, and gave it away! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Absolutely stunning work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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