Faraway Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 I have really enjoyed building this little boat. The paint I used was mainly ColourCoats with some of the smaller detail Tamiya Acrylic. I didn't use the resin mast that was included with this kit, as it was far too flimsy, so I made one using a SeaMaster blank with some little brass ball ended rigging pieces, with flats filed on them. Perhaps a bit over scale, but they work. I was looking at it this morning and came to the conclusion that the tarp cover over the cargo hatch need some patches, so..... I've done a minimum of rigging, compared to the real boats, which have quite complicated pulley systems. As always, Bobs Buckles were used as rigging anchor points. There weren't many parts in this kit, so I finished it quite quickly. There will be a name plate, but I forgot to order it, until yesterday. Anyway, here are few pictures, I hope you like them, made a change being able to use the sunshine instead of artificial light. The stern lettering is a bit wonky. Sorry. 25 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Gidday Jon, she's a nice little vessel, she looks great. And it answers my question in the WIP thread regarding the wires of the pulleys. 🙂 I take it the helmsman has his brew mug next to the compass? Great job. Regards, Jeff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted July 8, 2022 Author Share Posted July 8, 2022 17 minutes ago, ArnoldAmbrose said: I take it the helmsman has his brew mug next to the compass? But of course. Jon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 That’s grand Jon. the rigging is just right. I like the shrouds especially. I’ve read that if you put in every bit of rope the model starts looking strange. We have to reduce and simplify everything to the same extent apparently. I wouldn’t swim in that harbour water! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 8 minutes ago, Bertie Psmith said: I wouldn’t swim in that harbour water! I don't think you'd have to - you could probably walk on it! 😁 Regards, Jeff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adm Lord De Univers Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Love it! David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted July 8, 2022 Author Share Posted July 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Bertie Psmith said: I wouldn’t swim in that harbour water! Those were the days of honest, no nonsense, good old fashioned pollution. Not a piece of plastic in sight. Jon 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Cracking job Jon Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 On laptop instead of phone as earlier, she's a real little gem! Absolutely lovely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-boat 55 Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 (edited) Great little build Jon, like it a lot, I ought to get some smaller ones to do, So....Dunkerque next ? 😉 Edited July 8, 2022 by S-boat 55 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted July 8, 2022 Author Share Posted July 8, 2022 1 hour ago, S-boat 55 said: Great little build Jon, like it a lot, I ought to get some smaller ones to do, So....Dunkerque next ? 😉 I suppose I should, but.......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 A great build of a working boat. Next please. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 I have been a bit busy of late so apologies Jon I missed this one cracking job there. 👍 Stay Safe beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Jon - it's hard to keep up with you Cracking job on the ship - really nicely done and well weathered Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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