Gimme Shelter Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Nice one Warren, or should I say nice six.. - time well invested, and now we all know about ships and fridges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warreni Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 Yes, I learned something new yesterday. A few more photos. First up one of the diecast vents supplied in the set.. Very little cleanup required and look much better than the kit vents. I received my WEM Colourcoats RN White today. Compare it's shade with the Lifecolor paint.. I think I will be using them both in different areas so the difference between the two won't bw quite as obvious... I hope.. Cheers Warren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Not the easiest of colors to work with white and so many shades just drives you nuts but I,am sure yours will look spot on there Warren Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warreni Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 Hello Everyone.Welcome to another installment in my build log saga. Today I will concentrate on other items for the fore and aft decks. But first, yes, you are 100% correct re the whites Kieth. But I have found the Colourcoats one covers much netter than the Lifecolor one.First up, a hose reel with some paint on it finally.I must admit I think they looked better in natural metal.. Oh well.. Then we have an ladderTreads haven't been painted yet. And next we have an overall view of a heap of lockers and hatches while the where being painted..Got to go and have dinner. I will continue this later.Back again.Then we have an overall views of the fore deck..Then some of the aft deck and engine room roof.. Obviously there is a lot of touching up to do.. of the model.. And the tops of diverse parts need to be painted grey.That's all for now.CheersWarren 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Nice going Warren, looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warreni Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 Thanks Julian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warreni Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 Last update for the weekend (unfortunately). An update on some of the deck fittings and the main anchors.First up, the Downton Pump that sits on the side of the aft deck.If anyone can enlighten me as to what it was used for please be my guest.Next iare the main anchors. These have to be assembled and are not too hard to do.Then we have the deck fittings for holding the anchor in place when it is hauled out of the water.That is a 10mm square it is sitting in and gets attached to the fore deck before some extra, even fiddlier (is that a word) parts are attached.That's it for now,CheersWarren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankerman Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Warren, you are doing a fine job and I have been following your progress with interest as I have the same kit and GLS parts to build as soon as I can clear a couple of other projects. I hope you won't be offended if I point out an error in your choice of anchor chain as plain link chain is rarely used except on small boats such as cabin cruisers etc. I have decided to use the following on my model: http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/c65411.html It is expensive granted but you have already invested time and money and it would be a shame to spoil the model for one small detail. Keep up the good work, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warreni Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 I knew it wasn't right Chris but I wasn't going down the path to madness with the PE links, and I wasn't sure of the correct size etc, but that link has fixed all worried there. I ordered a metere as I will need it for my other Corvette as well. Never offended by constructive criticism Chris, but I do ignore nit picking. Cheers and thanks Warren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Hi Warren This build is really turning out brilliant - I keep overlooking the size of the model until I catch a glimpse of your working environment in the background which gives it a scale and perspective Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warreni Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 Hi Warren This build is really turning out brilliant - I keep overlooking the size of the model until I catch a glimpse of your working environment in the background which gives it a scale and perspective Thanks for that. Sorry for the tardy reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warreni Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 Hello Everyone.Production at the Inman Shipyard will be somewhat delayed for a while as I am flying back and forward from Adelaide to Brisbane (2.5 hours each way) as my Father-In-Law passed away last Wednesday and the preparations for attending his funeral and attending the funeral will take up my time for a while. Can't build a model by remote yet..CheersWarren Vale Lenton Griffiths 1929 - 2015 May he rest in peace. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Sincere condolences to your wife, yourself and family Warren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warreni Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 Thanks Colin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philp Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 My condolences also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warreni Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share Posted September 20, 2015 Thanks for that Philp.Amid all the sadness in the house we have at least three nice reminders of my Wife's Father..The candle has a lovely scent as well. Please excuse the background. I had to get back to the bench and take my mind off other things. These are basically the final things I have to do with this set of upgrades from D J Parkins. First up a couple of storage racks for Carley Floats that sit to the rear of the main deck..Then we have a detail view of the rear of the structure.And this is basically how they will sit on the model. I couldn't get them to balance properly so I used my Mk.I hand..Then we have the davit for the 4 in gun..Then a detail shot of the davit's working bits..Then with the oily bits installed on the davit.. [imghttps://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-MLuqLjk1h7c/Vf46Pc0F8GI/AAAAAAAAC3M/8pLkBcIVW4A/w800-h600-no/flower%2B1%2B8.jpg[/img] And that's it for now.Thanks for lookingWarren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Nice going Warren, I have to admit you really know your way around a sheet of PE mate Looking good, this will be a masterclass build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warreni Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share Posted September 20, 2015 Thanks Julian. At least I am good at one thing in my life. Cheers Warren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warreni Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 Not at all well today. Not a hope of driving to work safely so I went back to bed... urgh After a few more hours sleep.,not being a stay in bed all day type, I dragged my butt out of bed and crawled into the hobby cave (well not REALLY crawled) and got some work done. First up, the engine room air intakes.O had to remove a large band around the top of each of them to gifit the new PE collars. Don't tell Mr Parkins but the collars aren't long enough for the smalled vents and there is a gap around the back you can't see in this photo. I will find some way to disguise it. I wouldn't be surprised if I did something wrong.. Oh the seams on the insides of the intakes have been filled just like the outsides.Then we have a fairlead, a bollard and a sheilds that sits on the foredeck..Then I started the 4 inch gun set as I had gone as far as I wanted with the deck set for the moment. Here is the gun and it's mount after some clean up.. Then we have the pedestal the gun sits on. First the underside, complete with not-very-well rolled centre piece.Don't worry I don't think you will be able to see the piece well enough to see it's deformity..Then the topside....The clamps can stay on for a while until the CA glue dries.That's it for now.CheersWarren 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 (edited) Try gargling with lukewarm Dutch jenever with a fresh pubic hair in it, (old Dutch seamans recipe against colds. Fnar, fnar, two points on that one. Preferably a female one, not seaman but pubic hair I mean). Edited September 21, 2015 by Gremlin56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warreni Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 I am not touching that one with a ten foot barge pole.. cough cough... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmarriachi Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Fantastic work ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warreni Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 Thank you Michael. My next build is going to be a train in honour of my Father-In-Law who used to love trains... If I ever finish this one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Condolences on the family loss Warren. On a cheerier note, it's good to know you made good use of a man-flu sick day off work - the progress is always fun to follow here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I am not touching that one with a ten foot barge pole.. cough cough... Don't know what you are missing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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