stevej60 Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 Hi folk's,it didn't take long to find a replacement sailing ship in the form of Revel's Bounty,found The Works selling them for a paultry £12 and free postage,a no brainer really. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdavidson Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 (edited) Why did you have to make me look It was only a tenner, but they had Scharnhorst as well...... They do click & collect so I might just be able to sneak them past SWMBO Edited June 24, 2022 by psdavidson strange spaces in the ether 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 The Revell Bounty was the subject of a superb 3-part article in Scale Models magazine back in the very late 1970s. The author was, if I remember correctly, John Tilley. It was one of those articles that regularly turned up in Scale Models that was worth reading even if you weren't that interested in the subject, just to appreciate the quality of the author's work. Might be worth trying to track down, even if you're not planning the number of changes that he incorporated. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 43 minutes ago, John said: The Revell Bounty was the subject of a superb 3-part article in Scale Models magazine back in the very late 1970s. The author was, if I remember correctly, John Tilley. It was one of those articles that regularly turned up in Scale Models that was worth reading even if you weren't that interested in the subject, just to appreciate the quality of the author's work. Might be worth trying to track down, even if you're not planning the number of changes that he incorporated. Jan, Feb, and March of 1979, and it is John Tilley's work - a magnificent build. If you need some scans, lmk. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted June 28, 2022 Author Share Posted June 28, 2022 Hi folk's kit was waiting for me when I got in from work,for twelve quid including postage I'm really happy with this one. Cleaned up the hull sides and deck.nice size she is and with care should paint up well. 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 I'm glad you got sorted so quickly Steve. A very different hull shape to the Cutty Sark! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 1, 2022 Author Share Posted July 1, 2022 On 30/06/2022 at 06:53, CliffB said: I'm glad you got sorted so quickly Steve. A very different hull shape to the Cutty Sark! Actually a lot happier with this one Cliff,easier on the old eyes size wise! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 3, 2022 Author Share Posted July 3, 2022 Hi folk's,last few days progress,after priming the hull and deck I moved onto the painting of the deck and fittings.Glossed and ran a wash into the hatches etc. once I fit the hull permanantly she'll get a matt coat. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 7, 2022 Author Share Posted July 7, 2022 Morning folk's,last couple of days progress has been the starting of the Hull painting about half way through now. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 Gidday Steve, she doesn't have the graceful lines of a schooner or clipper but when one considers her mission she seems very suitable. This looks a very neat build. Regards, Jeff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 7, 2022 Author Share Posted July 7, 2022 47 minutes ago, ArnoldAmbrose said: Gidday Steve, she doesn't have the graceful lines of a schooner or clipper but when one considers her mission she seems very suitable. This looks a very neat build. Regards, Jeff. Many thank's Geoff,reading her history she was originally a collier so quite a jump to a Royal Navy vessel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 I believe Cook's Endeavour was also. I think they were chosen because they were quite roomy. Regards, Jeff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 Good bit of work done and looking quite good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 10, 2022 Author Share Posted July 10, 2022 Evening folk's,got the rest of the hull painted and tidied up so before a weeks break for a little seaside holiday progressed to this point today. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 Very smart. Will you be weathering? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC Boater Bill Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 On 6/24/2022 at 5:26 PM, Jinxman said: Jan, Feb, and March of 1979, and it is John Tilley's work - a magnificent build. If you need some scans, lmk. I’d love to get a copy of that- I’ve always admired his work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 11, 2022 Author Share Posted July 11, 2022 12 hours ago, Bertie Psmith said: Very smart. Will you be weathering? Not sure Bertie,if I fit the sails yes but I always like to see these models rigged without sails. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 46 minutes ago, stevej60 said: Not sure Bertie,if I fit the sails yes but I always like to see these models rigged without sails. Sails are so difficult to do convincingly. I'm fond of the bare pole look myself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 25, 2022 Author Share Posted July 25, 2022 Hi folk's not forgotten this one,fitted the rest of the masts etc. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC Boater Bill Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 On 7/11/2022 at 3:31 AM, stevej60 said: Not sure Bertie,if I fit the sails yes but I always like to see these models rigged without sails. It is very hard to do convincing sails, esp. in small scales. I especially dislike the vac formed sails - the are ridiculous, IMHO. The problem with them is that all the raised detail on the front side is recessed on the back. If you go bare poles, will you include any running rigging? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 15 hours ago, RC Boater Bill said: If you go bare poles, will you include any running rigging? Not sure Bill,I'm not really a Maritime modeller so not up on the fixtures and fitting's in fact I've only ever built the HMS Victory way back in the seventies from Airfix! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC Boater Bill Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 The stays and shrouds are the permanent lines that hold the masts in place- they were tarred for protection from the elements, and are usually done with black thread. The running rigging are the lines that are used to set and control the sails, and are not tarred. I’d suggest doing the braces, at least- the lines that are attached to the ends of the yardarms, used to set the angle of the yard to the ship’s centerline. Here’s a link to an article I wrote back in 2003 about building and rigging a plastic sailing ship…it might be of help…. (if not, just print it out and use it to line the birdcage or train a puppy!) https://modelingmadness.com/review/misc/michaelsclipper.htm -Bill 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjwomack Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 7 hours ago, RC Boater Bill said: Here’s a link to an article I wrote back in 2003 about building and rigging a plastic sailing ship…it might be of help…. (if not, just print it out and use it to line the birdcage or train a puppy!) https://modelingmadness.com/review/misc/michaelsclipper.htm Simultaneously (other spellings are available) inspired and intimidated by this article. Oh. My. Days! That a beauty, and a Revell, so eligible for this GB to boot! Thanks for sharing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 (edited) One possible if perhaps a little dangerous tip about rigging if using normal thread as against the elastic or nylon type, When I built my old Airfix large scale ships such as Victory I sometimes ended up with one or two lengths of cotton rigging that were a bit slack - wetting them with water (slightly warm may be best) results in them shrinking but be warned - if the resultant stress is excessive/uneven then it can bend the plastic masts/yards and also perhaps make other threads go slack. The more you spray them the more they are likely to shrink so a little at a time is best. Pete Edited July 28, 2022 by PeterB 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 10, 2022 Author Share Posted August 10, 2022 Hi folk's doing a little here and there for this build more fittings added and the mast's fully painted. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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