HMS Agamemnon (1/64 Caldercraft)

[boris279]

Today I made a start with the capstan, grids, bettings and stairs.

Unfortunately, in my enthusiasm I forgot to take pictures, but luckily many people have been there before me, with pictures and explanations.

So herewith only pictures of the temporary end result, still needs to be done, but it gives a bit of an idea.

 

[Bill Hime]

Absolutely stunning workmanship Boris! The aging on the copper plating is the best representation I've seen!

 

[Bryian]

Spectacular workmanship.

 

[BenD]

I'm with everyone else here, great work all around. I'm also liking the paint scheme you chose, not the typical nelson checker

 

[GrantTyler]

Brilliant

 

[boris279]

Thank you all for your reactions and for watching.

In the meantime I placed some more rings on the deck. And made some nails to
Some detail to the deck.


So I started with the bow. And made a start with the upper knee and cornice, which I milled out slightly to give it some grace.


I made the grids fit further and placed the front deck plus made the skirting boards for the front bulkhead.

And I made the roofs of the roundhouses, I also wanted to add some elegance, so I made a frame of I profile, and glued it to the front. And made the remaining mouldings.


All this still needs to be painted, and will be placed later on.


Below some pictures, which speak louder than words.

 

[boris279]

everybody thanks for the looking and thumbs up.

And we continue a bit more.

I made the necessary mouldings and supports, and adjusted the bow to make it more in line with the figurehead.

Below some pictures, which speak louder than words.

 

[GrantTyler]

Hello Boris. Lovely work. I enjoy your detail-e.g the nailing by the anchor holes etc. Cheers Grant

 

[GrantTyler]

everybody thanks for the looking and thumbs up.

And we continue a bit more.

I made the necessary mouldings and supports, and adjusted the bow to make it more in line with the figurehead.

Below some pictures, which speak louder than words.
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Caldercraft really do make good kits. The figure head (I’m assuming kit provided) is great comparable to what I have seen elsewhere. Cheers

 

[boris279]

Thanks to everyone for the likes and watching.
Little to report so far, recently I've been busy detailing the figurehead, thought the figurehead looked a bit rough, so after many hours of looking through a magnifying glass and sore fingers, I've used an engraving pen and some key files, adjusted the image slightly so it looks better to me.

And I made a start with painting the figurehead, which took a long time to decide which colours to use, as there are many examples on the internet. With undoubtedly everyone's own motives.

I have chosen these colours because, in my opinion, they must have been colours based on natural raw materials which must have been used in that period.

But it is in any case a free interpretation of what I think it must have been like.
Below some pictures, so I would say judge for yourself,

the necessary finishing and treatment must still be done to work out the colours a bit better, but it will give you an idea.

 

[GrantTyler]

Thanks to everyone for the likes and watching.
Little to report so far, recently I've been busy detailing the figurehead, thought the figurehead looked a bit rough, so after many hours of looking through a magnifying glass and sore fingers, I've used an engraving pen and some key files, adjusted the image slightly so it looks better to me.

And I made a start with painting the figurehead, which took a long time to decide which colours to use, as there are many examples on the internet. With undoubtedly everyone's own motives.

I have chosen these colours because, in my opinion, they must have been colours based on natural raw materials which must have been used in that period.

But it is in any case a free interpretation of what I think it must have been like.
Below some pictures, so I would say judge for yourself,

the necessary finishing and treatment must still be done to work out the colours a bit better, but it will give you an idea.

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Hello Boris- one of my favorite builds here - ( baby sister to the Victory) Great detailing, just wonderful, and I will follow with interest. Cheers Grant

 

[boris279]

Thank you all for your reactions and for watching.
I have adjusted the colours a bit in some places, and touched up some details.
But I think it's ok now, it's a wooden figurehead and it has to stay that way.
I will place the right hand and spear later on, because of the vulnerability of the spear.





Up to the next project..

 

[Uwek]

The paint job on the figurehead is well done ! Looking very realistic!

 

[dockattner]

Fantastic painting job on the figurehead! I love it!

 

[boris279]

And of course, thank you all for your reactions and for watching.

Still "quickly" made his right hand and spear.

I found the supplied spear/lance a bit on the coarse side, so I decided to make a new one. First, I removed the old one, and then I pierced his right hand (sounds very dramatic, but it wasn't that bad )

Then made a new shaft from wood.
And drilled out the spear point, so that the shaft fits well.

And then placed the right hand.
Now I can place the shaft in the hand, or remove it to prevent damage.

Will adjust the length later if needed.

Below some photos

 

[steven]

Amazing detail.
I look at all the excellent ships on this forum and it truly inspires me to push myself to do a better build, even if it means doing a part 3 or 4 times to get as perfect as my skill level will let me'
Thanks for the inspiration.

 

[GrantTyler]

And of course, thank you all for your reactions and for watching.

Still "quickly" made his right hand and spear.

I found the supplied spear/lance a bit on the coarse side, so I decided to make a new one. First, I removed the old one, and then I pierced his right hand (sounds very dramatic, but it wasn't that bad )

Then made a new shaft from wood.
And drilled out the spear point, so that the shaft fits well.

And then placed the right hand.
Now I can place the shaft in the hand, or remove it to prevent damage.

Will adjust the length later if needed.

Below some photos

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Magic!

 

[boris279]

Thanks again for the thumbs up and nice comments.

A bit further on.
The last 2 ornaments were finished, and then given a bit of colour.

Also made the 2 (bettings ??) or whatever they are called, out of 5x5mm walnut. And then made black, they are still standing loose.
Below some photos for the impression.

 

[boris279]

Thank you all for your feedback and watching.

still working on the galleon, made the toilets and placed them, also the "knight heads " a bit adjusted, that is to say made some fittings and placed them (eyes to later attach a block and 2 frogs)

I also started with the "boomkins", which I turned out of a piece of 4mm round,
These will be put in the front in a 65 degrees angle, for which I made and placed a rosette. To make it look a bit neater.
And then attached with a couple of brackets to the railing which I made of brass,
I will later place the blocks that are attached to the end of the boomkins.

Remains the railing and the so-called "cat heads" plus a number of decorative strips.

 

[boris279]

Everybody thanks for the likes and watching.

Went a bit further with the galleon, and made the catheads,
As there is little mention of them in the building description, I took a number of contemporaries, including the Victory as a guide, and came to the following.

and made the last mouldings and gave them a colour, also gave the rest of the construction a colour.
Only the railing remains to be made, and then the galleon chapter is finished.

Below some photos.