robgizlu Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 Steve - that's one of the best pics I've seen of a Carley float. It's really beginning to look like a properly used Coastal Forces gunboat Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve5 Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 man this is one incredible build , really nice work . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve D Posted July 27 Author Share Posted July 27 11 hours ago, robgizlu said: that's one of the best pics I've seen of a Carley float. Thanks Rob, For completeness, here are the other two pictures I took. Not sure they add much, but maybe worth posting nonetheless. If I ever built at a larger scale, I would definitely have a go at this level of detail Cheers Steve 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve D Posted July 28 Author Share Posted July 28 Odd jobs Canvas finished off with a coat of B15, love the wrinkled effect Then cut into sections and crammed into the deck bin. Checking the pictures, this really is what they looked like, I guess they didn't bother to be too neat, wet canvas is a bugger to fold anyway Then I turned my attention to the mast and rigging (I hate knots...)... First, painting the ensign, same as I have described previously using Tulip fabric paint and fine linen (from a cheap handkerchief, £10 buys enough handkerchiefs for a lifetime of flags).. This flag is 4ft by 2ft so quite small After attaching the hoist, the flag is soaked in weak PVA and hung to set its shape. This small hand clamp seems to be just right for achieving a realistic shape (I may have mentioned before my dislike of flags that stick out as though they were starched ). Plus the curled up shape has the added benefit of covering up any painting mistakes I made up the signal flag blocks from a scrap of 4 mm x 1.5mm walnut with the end sanded down to around 1.8 mm x 1. The ropes are then tied in place before the each length is cut off, sanded flat and drilled out 0.5mm for the hoist line. Before drilling, I rolled the blocks in cyno to harden them and darken the wood. Helps prevent the walnut splintering when drilled. This is all tiny stuff for me.. Everyone on this forum is better at rigging than I am, even the ones who have never tried it...... Very unhelpful out of focus picture that doesn't really help... Finally, secured to the signal yard (from 1.2 mm brass wire, tapered in the lathe). The yard stay lines and of course the main mast stays (in wire rope) will be added when it is finally fitted for good, just about the last activity I guess it'll do. Note I've also glazed the windscreen, probably needs a little more sanding flat on the top edge. The glazing sticks above the metal frame Cheers Steve 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve D Posted July 29 Author Share Posted July 29 The last item of brass, the anchor. This is the 5th one of these I've made so getting used to it now. Articulated with 16BA nuts and screws The revised transfers are on the post so hopefully, I can get them on and varnish ahead of rigging, nearly done now Cheers Steve 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 Now that is looking very sweet indeed. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve D Posted July 31 Author Share Posted July 31 Well, all builds come to an end and this is the end of this build thread. The model will be back with an RFI thread once the base and stand is made. Today I finished off the rigging. The wire-rope handrails are made from SoftFlex Softtouch 7 strand thread sold for threading beads. The Very Fine size has a diameter of 0.25mm and is used for the stays and Fine (diameter 0.36 mm) was used for the rear handrails. These are finished with loops that are clenched up with thin wall brass tube. 0.8 mm for the very fine and 1 mm for the fine. In the past I've struggled cutting these thin walled tubes (0.1mm wall thickness) but this time I made this cutting jig and it worked a treat with the piercing saw The model still needs a few more rope coils, some helmets, a bucket and my signature sailor to allow people to understand the scale, but for the basic vessel build, it's done The forecastle has the emergency tow rope coiled up and held in the waterline bow fitting. This rope was made up on my ropewalk, described in an earlier thread. The anchor is stowed on the starboard ahead of the breakwater with a length of ground chain and a rope coil. It's all had a coat of matt varnish to level up the finish. Dirty I know, but hopefully it is reminiscent of a working boat in wartime I'll be back soon with more progress on the Räumboote thread but meanwhile many thanks for your interest, comments, advice and likes. I hope I've managed to impart some useful information in between my ramblings. Cheers and thanks again Steve 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 I might not have made many comments during this build, but I’ve watched in awe as you made parts I can only dream of making. To watch a true craftsman at work, is always a joy. The end result is superb and I shall definitely be looking out for the next one. Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmitriy1967 Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 Steve, I thank you for the pleasure I got watching this build. The ship turned out great! Your builds are also a great tutorial of different ways to work with natural materials. Thanks! Dmitriy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 Thanks Steve. That was most interesting, informative, entertaining. The boat is a beaut! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve D Posted July 31 Author Share Posted July 31 2 hours ago, Faraway said: The end result is superb and I shall definitely be looking out for the next one. Thanks Jon, I'll be back soon 1 hour ago, Dmitriy1967 said: Your builds are also a great tutorial of different ways to work with natural materials Thanks Dmitriy, I will continue to champion traditional methods, it's all I know how to do 1 hour ago, Bertie McBoatface said: That was most interesting, informative, entertaining Thanks Bertie, I really enjoy writing this stuff up and if people find it entertaining, my job is done 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 27 minutes ago, Steve D said: really enjoy writing this stuff up That’s very apparent. You write well I think. It’s an easy to read prose style. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry L Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 Steve, I have been a lurker during your build; however, watching a master builder is not only a treat but an honor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 It's no real surprise that this has turned out beautifully. Your approach throughout had guaranteed that. Thanks for an interesting thread and a beautiful model! (And I'm not even a maritime guy!) Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve5 Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 I endorse what everyone else has said , it's just a credit to you . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 She looks fantastic Steve. As a long time fan of coastal craft, that catches the look of them exactly right to my mind. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve D Posted August 3 Author Share Posted August 3 On 31/07/2022 at 22:01, Jerry L said: I have been a lurker during your build Thanks Jerry, next thread ask questions, I want to make this type of modelling more accessible and will happily explain anything at great and tedious length.... 14 hours ago, Brandy said: And I'm not even a maritime guy Thanks Ian, there is always time to rectify this character flaw 4 hours ago, steve5 said: it's just a credit to you Thanks Steve, next time the painting will be better, I promise 3 hours ago, stevehnz said: catches the look of them exactly right to my mind Thanks Steve, I'll take that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seacon Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 Molto bella! Molto bravo! Complimenti! Marcello 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Wow, Steve what a magnificent build. I've just trolled through all eight pages at one sitting! The hull construction reminded me of a couple of model boats I had built in my teens. all hand cut formers in those days, no laser cutting! Excellent work with the planking, veneer has many uses in the modelling game. I do like the deck parts and the brass guns, excellent work, and the drooping flag, superb. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve D Posted August 21 Author Share Posted August 21 17 hours ago, heloman1 said: The hull construction reminded me of a couple of model boats I had built in my teens. all hand cut formers in those days, no laser cutting! Excellent work with the planking, veneer has many uses in the modelling game. Thanks Colin, I've also done it by hand many times, but the laser cutting I'm afraid is just better and more accurate than I can do these days. In my build treads< I'm hoping to get people away from plastic kits and open up the world of possibilities scratchbuilding presents. BTW, that's the first time I've used veneer on a hull, I'll use it again, so quick and simple Cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve D Posted August 21 Author Share Posted August 21 On 19/08/2022 at 07:35, seacon said: Molto bella! Molto bravo! Complimenti! Grazie mille Marcello Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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