Axel Thorsen 1810 in scale 1/72 build by Dubz Modelling World

[Dubz Modelling World]

Thank you very much Paul Glad you like my work.

 

[Dubz Modelling World]

Working on more details (to avoid doing the cap rail ... haha) ...

anchors, boat, steering wheel and pumps are 3D printed parts in different quality. anchors are nice, boat is ok (not finished yet), steering wheel .. mm I don't know (still needs some fixes), the pumps are square completely wrong crap (pumps not shown), I will need to scratch them. PE Parts of the kit are good, just to mention it.

Overall look at the moment. Channels are done.

The anchors, sprayed black and the using pencil dust (no idea how to call it) to get a metal finish.

Some more details aft, washer for the rope passage. I usually have lots of micro parts like washers, rivets, nuts and else in my stash to "pimp" details.

The boat, not sure about coloring yet.

The steering wheel.

The aft area.

cheers

Dirk

 

[dockattner]

pencil dust = graphite powder

Nice metalworks detailing! Not a huge fan of the wheel - looks chubby ...

 

[Dubz Modelling World]

Not a big fan either ....

 

[Jimsky]

using pencil dust (no idea how to call it) to get a metal finish.

Pencil “lead” isn’t actually lead at all. The core is usually made from graphite, mixed with clay (and sometimes a bit of wax). The balance between graphite and clay is what determines how hard or soft the pencil is, and how light or dark it marks. You can buy the graphite powder in Art stores similar to this:


That amount of powder will last you for a couple of modeling lifetimes.

 

[Jimsky]

Perhaps thinning the wheel slightly on both sides would help? Otherwise, the overall size appears to be right on scale.

 

[Peter Voogt]

Working on more details (to avoid doing the cap rail ... haha) ...

anchors, boat, steering wheel and pumps are 3D printed parts in different quality. anchors are nice, boat is ok (not finished yet), steering wheel .. mm I don't know (still needs some fixes), the pumps are square completely wrong crap (pumps not shown), I will need to scratch them. PE Parts of the kit are good, just to mention it.

Overall look at the moment. Channels are done.

The anchors, sprayed black and the using pencil dust (no idea how to call it) to get a metal finish.

Some more details aft, washer for the rope passage. I usually have lots of micro parts like washers, rivets, nuts and else in my stash to "pimp" details.

The boat, not sure about coloring yet.

The steering wheel.

The aft area.

cheers

Dirk

Your metal work looks great, Dirk. But also the ochre yellow paintwork.
Regards, Peter

 

[Dubz Modelling World]

Pimped the wheel, found some Dry Dock brass Belaying Pins which fit perfectly.

cheers

Dirk

 

[Jimsky]

Here you go...

 

[Dubz Modelling World]

Progress is slow unfortunately. I did the Ore Storage Cages. I am not sure about the photo etch ones so I rebuild them with evergreen profiles. Very fragile. Still considering trying to do them in brass. Anyway, pictures

Painted and graphite powdered

Comparison:

Which one do you like more?

cheers

Dirk

 

[Peter Voogt]

Progress is slow unfortunately. I did the Ore Storage Cages. I am not sure about the photo etch ones so I rebuild them with evergreen profiles. Very fragile. Still considering trying to do them in brass. Anyway, pictures

Painted and graphite powdered

Comparison:

Which one do you like more?

cheers

Dirk

The one in the foreground looks more slender. The square Evergreen is just a little oversized.
Regards. Peter

 

[Dubz Modelling World]

Thanks Peter, interesting choice Inspiration were this build of the Thorsen. I have time to decide though

 

[dockattner]

I actually like the scale of the PE one better too - except I think the 90-degree bend at the base of the vertical part is stylistically wrong (how would that even be bolted to the deck?). I much prefer your design on the evergreen part there.

 

[Dubz Modelling World]

I must admit I was surprised that you tend to prefer the kits photo-etched parts. I find the Evergreen rebuilded parts more suitable. Hmmmm. Since these parts do not have to be installed asap, I will take my time to make a decision

It was time to start working on the handrail. In my opinion, this is another area where the design of the kit could have been improved.

The handrail consists of three parts, but what I really cannot understand is the way these parts are divided. Why on earth are they not split at the positions of the stanchions? Instead, the breaks are placed in completely illogical, “empty” areas. This kind of separation makes no sense to me.

The bow section is even more puzzling. It fits very poorly and required a lot of patience. I had to make adjustments in very small steps, constantly test-fitting and correcting, until it finally sat more or less correctly.

Anyway the result up to now, the metal stanchions are missing though.

cheers

Dirk

 

[dockattner]

I must admit I was surprised that you tend to prefer the kits photo-etched parts. I find the Evergreen rebuilded parts more suitable. Hmmmm. Since these parts do not have to be installed asap, I will take my time to make a decision

It was time to start working on the handrail. In my opinion, this is another area where the design of the kit could have been improved.

The handrail consists of three parts, but what I really cannot understand is the way these parts are divided. Why on earth are they not split at the positions of the stanchions? Instead, the breaks are placed in completely illogical, “empty” areas. This kind of separation makes no sense to me.

The bow section is even more puzzling. It fits very poorly and required a lot of patience. I had to make adjustments in very small steps, constantly test-fitting and correcting, until it finally sat more or less correctly.

Anyway the result up to now, the metal stanchions are missing though.

cheers

Dirk

I like the blue tiki torches. An unexpected detail...

 

[Jimsky]

I like the blue tiki torches. An unexpected detail...

...I like the name 'blue tiki torches.

 

[dockattner]

...I like the name 'blue tiki torches.

It would have been a great name for an 80's hair band (sorry for the diversion, Dirk).

 

[Dubz Modelling World]

No problem, have fun :-D

 

[Jimsky]

It would have been a great name for an 80's hair band (sorry for the diversion, Dirk).

Which one?

• Bon Jovi
• Britny Fox
• Cinderella
• Motley Crue
• Def Leppard
• Poison
• Quiet Riot
• Van Halen
• Dokken
• Twisted Sister

• Skid Row
• Great White
• KISS
• Whitesnake
• Scorpions
• Ratt
• Warrant
• W.A.S.P.

 

[zoly99sask]

Which one?

• Bon Jovi
• Britny Fox
• Cinderella
• Motley Crue
• Def Leppard
• Poison
• Quiet Riot
• Van Halen
• Dokken
• Twisted Sister

• Skid Row
• Great White
• KISS
• Whitesnake
• Scorpions
• Ratt
• Warrant
• W.A.S.P.

Taylor Swift lol