Blandford 1/48 by Modelship Dockyard

Hi Andy,

This looks better than the lower deck for sure. While I can't see everything it appears that if you shifted a few beams the carlings would line up rather nicely... For example, beams 4 and 7 could shift to the port - maybe 5 could move a millimeter to the starboard???

Looking very good though - I wouldn't worry about it too much! It may be too late to be moving beams around with the knees in place...
 
dockattner said:
Hi Andy,

This looks better than the lower deck for sure. While I can't see everything it appears that if you shifted a few beams the carlings would line up rather nicely... For example, beams 4 and 7 could shift to the port - maybe 5 could move a millimeter to the starboard???

Looking very good though - I wouldn't worry about it too much! It may be too late to be moving beams around with the knees in place...
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Hi thanks for the reply
I did try to move a few of the worst ones .. but as usual when you WANT a glue joint to break it will not. I am just starting to cut out some knees that I broke ! Its a good job that there are some excess on the timber that I managed to save
 
Well all the Carlings are now fitted and don't look too bad
I thought that I would have a break from the deck and start to make the fittings ladders gratings and guns
Ladders or are they steps I am never sure when one becomes the other ? Have always been my nemesis and so I have bought a 0.5mm saw blade for my Proxxon FET. I can get the angle of the treads using the angle guide but I am struggling as to how to keep the treads evenly spaced any suggestions would be welcome. I think I might be better using a sled rather than the angle guide I haven't used it in anger yet but it doesn't look too secure to me once again I am open to suggestions and comments
Thanks for all the likes so far it is much appreciated
Andy

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maltbyguy said:
Hi all
I have started on the guns .. as usual there is a lot of char to remove and the axles have to be carved to size
A bit like most of the build it's a case of getting in the groove put on some music and chill
Still a long way to go ... what would modeling be without takaway containers lol

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Thanks for all the likes .. it does keep me going
 
maltbyguy said:
Ccannon production continues
I am not sure of the finish ... I have seen cannon painted red ? Leave them natural ? Any other suggestions welcome
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Hallo Andy,
I am not aware, that there was a requirement by the navy board to paint the carriages red - also there is a discussion if the inner bulkheads and other parts were painted red -> and as I know also different reasons, why the have painted (if) in red - blood?
In my opinion it is a pure question of taste how you would like to present your POF model

Take a look at Ricks alias @modelshipbuilder65 amazing model with painted gun carriages

1/30 HMS Royal Caroline Build

I love the appearance of this rope material on the tackles, blocks etc. To work in 1:30 has big advantages - everything is looking very realistic. BTW: I am making in moment some research about use of anchor cables with the help of messenger - so I am studying your photos with big interest If...
shipsofscale.com
 
AllanKP69 said:
Hi Andy
Lovely work! How did you round the ends of the axles for the carriages?
Allan
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Very carefully with a sharp knife
I kept trying a wheel on... but beware if it is too tight the axles will break.. ask me how I know HaHa
It seemed to take ages but like a lot of ship building it's a case of music on and get into the zone
Andy
 
Uwek said:
Hallo Andy,
I am not aware, that there was a requirement by the navy board to paint the carriages red - also there is a discussion if the inner bulkheads and other parts were painted red -> and as I know also different reasons, why the have painted (if) in red - blood?
In my opinion it is a pure question of taste how you would like to present your POF model

Take a look at Ricks alias @modelshipbuilder65 amazing model with painted gun carriages

1/30 HMS Royal Caroline Build

I love the appearance of this rope material on the tackles, blocks etc. To work in 1:30 has big advantages - everything is looking very realistic. BTW: I am making in moment some research about use of anchor cables with the help of messenger - so I am studying your photos with big interest If...
shipsofscale.com
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Yes I have been looking at Rick's build his gun carriages are wonderful
I have finished the wood work just waiting for some brass black for the accessories
 
maltbyguy said:
Very carefully with a sharp knife
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I used to do that as well but was not very good at it, You may find the following interesting. I wound up making cutters that made perfectly round axle ends. First drill the hole to the diameter you want for the axles then with a hack saw cut a few slots to act as cutting blades. Chuck the cutter in a hand drill or drill press and cut the axle. The shoulder acts as a stop. Clean up any wood tags and ready to go. I eventually made several for various sizes/scales.
Allan
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AllanKP69 said:
I used to do that as well but was not very good at it, You may find the following interesting. I wound up making cutters that made perfectly round axle ends. First drill the hole to the diameter you want for the axles then with a hack saw cut a few slots to act as cutting blades. Chuck the cutter in a hand drill or drill press and cut the axle. The shoulder acts as a stop. Clean up any wood tags and ready to go. I eventually made several for various sizes/scales.
Allan
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I wish I k ew about this 2 weeks ago !
 
maltbyguy said:
I wish I k ew about this 2 weeks ago !
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I posted these pics a while back in someone else's build log, don't remember whose though. Wish you had seen it, but there is always a next time Anchor
Hopefully others following your log will see it and be able to use it as well.
Allan
 
Hi all I had totally lost interest in the Blandford and closed the workshop door on it
I have however recently made the push to get the gun deck finished.. unfortunately it now shows up all my bad joints and un square joinery I can't do anymore sanding some of the pieces are getting a bit thin.It might be worth getting some more timber and completely covering the lot up.
As usual comments and criticism will be welcomed
Andy

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I know such a situation, when the feeling is growing, that you miss fun in working on a model
Keep this as part of the never ending learning curve - it was a big step from the POB HMS Pickle to this POF model
And you did a good job on your first POF model - the next one will be even better - with better angles, joinery atc.
Put this on side and start a new project and maybe in some time you want to work also on the Blandford
 
Uwek said:
I know such a situation, when the feeling is growing, that you miss fun in working on a model
Keep this as part of the never ending learning curve - it was a big step from the POB HMS Pickle to this POF model
And you did a good job on your first POF model - the next one will be even better - with better angles, joinery atc.
Put this on side and start a new project and maybe in some time you want to work also on the Blandford
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Thanks for the kind words
 
maltbyguy said:
I have however recently made the push to get the gun deck finished.. unfortunately it now shows up all my bad joints and un square joinery
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We are often our own worst enemies. A perfect model is a lofty goal that most of us will never reach but your work is well on the way. Nothing wrong with stepping aside for an hour, a day, a week or even months or a year or more. I would bet the majority of us have done it and find a substitute for the interim, be it research instead of making sawdust or even a different endeavor altogether.
Allan
 
maltbyguy said:
Hi all I had totally lost interest in the Blandford and closed the workshop door on it
I have however recently made the push to get the gun deck finished.. unfortunately it now shows up all my bad joints and un square joinery I can't do anymore sanding some of the pieces are getting a bit thin.It might be worth getting some more timber and completely covering the lot up.
As usual comments and criticism will be welcomed
Andy

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Good afternoon Andy. IMHO - there is so much good with your Blandford. IF it where me, I would take those sections I don’t like and make a plan for partial decking, maybe up to cannon line , PS and SB and also use a staggered decking effect at the foredeck ……and then just go for it… cut away some of the other upper deck beams etc (those you don’t like) to make a look through at midships and build some the interior details. Create a look - in effect. I’m not sure if this kit has a ships boat but that too would “hide” some parts you don’t like. It Must be fun for you tho Andy and would create a unique Blandford. Uwek (@Uwek ) advice is so true …..for each of us. Sometimes it’s best to open that single Malt (no pun intended ;) ) and take time out - maybe a new ship to enjoy. The Blandford can wait in the Drydock Thumbsup until her sirens start to sing. Grant
 
GrantTyler said:
Good afternoon Andy. IMHO - there is so much good with your Blandford. IF it where me, I would take those sections I don’t like and make a plan for partial decking, maybe up to cannon line , PS and SB and also use a staggered decking effect at the foredeck ……and then just go for it… cut away some of the other upper deck beams etc (those you don’t like) to make a look through at midships and build some the interior details. Create a look - in effect. I’m not sure if this kit has a ships boat but that too would “hide” some parts you don’t like. It Must be fun for you tho Andy and would create a unique Blandford. Uwek (@Uwek ) advice is so true …..for each of us. Sometimes it’s best to open that single Malt (no pun intended ;) ) and take time out - maybe a new ship to enjoy. The Blandford can wait in the Drydock Thumbsup until her sirens start to sing. Grant
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Thanks for the suggestions Grant..there is no ships boat with the kit but I do have a 1/48 cutter that would cover a multitude of sins
A single malt will ALWAYS make things better
 
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