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I am a 78 years old Japanese model ship building enthusiast.

Dear all,

The issue I raised in my previous post has been resolved.

The deck of the Dutch Gunboat No. 2 is located in the center of the ship. I am sharing the URL with evidence as well as other reference URLs.
Please also take note and read carefully the explanations of the gunboat that I am introducing here.

Best regards.

A painting of a gunboat showing a hatch at the center of the deck
https://artsandculture.google.com/a...rompeld-1831-pieneman-nicolaas/8AGgputEZnN6qg

Jan van Speijk
Surrender recommendation
https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/colle...e-Gunpowder--7acdc3ea1825acfb4068cb346a9ef33a

Ignite the gunpowder
https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/colle...xt=Art&page=3&sortingType=Popularity&tab=data
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The ship explodes
https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/colle...xt=Art&page=3&sortingType=Popularity&tab=data

A picture on deck of theship before it self-destructed
https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/colle...31--a8da48d9d58e4394074be9ff1d8d4c9c?tab=data

Model of a gaff-rigged gunboat
anonymous, 1835
https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/colle...ged-gunboat--06db4478622e78bc0c427a5af5533a3b

Gunboats were deployed by the navies of various countries to protect their estuaries and rivers. This model represents the largest type used by the Royal Netherlands wNavy, the gaff-rigged gunboat. A number of them were used in the blockade of Antwerp during the Belgian Revolt. Gunboat No. 2 became the most famous when Lieutenant Jan van Speijk blew up the vessel in 1831, rather than risk its capture by Belgian insurgents.

Model van een gaffelkanonneerboot
https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/nl/colle...ot--c86ec2562ffda998c1ad50fdcbfcf599?tab=data
 
Dear all

Are you interested in making figures?
When I build sailing ship models, I always create and add figures to my work.
By adding figures, I can give the model a sense of liveliness and also correct scale errors that make certain parts look too large in comparison to the human body.
For example, in Mantua’s Dutch gunboat kit, comparing with a figure can help reveal errors such as the capstan-mounted swivel gun being too high.

Although it’s a slightly old reference, I’ve attached the text below for those who may be interested.
Best regards,




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I think this is the easiest way to make a figurehead for the bow.
It's fun to shape an existing soldier model kit by carving it down and building it up with putty.
I think it's also fun to make sailors in various poses.
The image shows a figurehead made by modifying an existing figure model kit. :D
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GaryA said:
Hi, Mellpapa, what type of putty do you use?
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Hello, GaryA
I frequently use two types of epoxy putty.
One is Cemedine's Epoxy Putty for Wood, which starts hardening in about 10 minutes. This makes it convenient for roughly shaping forms.
The other is Tamiya's Epoxy Putty (Fast-Curing Type), which I use most often for refining shapes.
Then there's Tamiya Putty (Basic Type), a lacquer-based putty.
This is thinned with thinner and applied to the surface or built up to smooth the surface as a substitute for surfacer.
That's all.

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mellpapa said:
Hello, GaryA
I frequently use two types of epoxy putty.
One is Cemedine's Epoxy Putty for Wood, which starts hardening in about 10 minutes. This makes it convenient for roughly shaping forms.
The other is Tamiya's Epoxy Putty (Fast-Curing Type), which I use most often for refining shapes.
Then there's Tamiya Putty (Basic Type), a lacquer-based putty.
This is thinned with thinner and applied to the surface or built up to smooth the surface as a substitute for surfacer.
That's all.

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Thanks Mate. Regards for that.
 
Dear all,

This time I'd like to introduce the work of a member of my group.
He has been building a structural model of a ship since July 2012.
Unfortunately, the introduction is in Japanese, but if you're interested, please translate it while you read.
Even without translating, I think just looking at the photos will be helpful.

Best regards,

LE FLEURON Table of Contents
https://origami77jp.livedoor.blog/

LE FLEURON production process from start to present
https://origami77jp.livedoor.blog/archives/29640647.html
 
Dear all

This member of The Rope, to which I belong, began building Le Fleuron in 2007 and is still working toward its completion today.
It has already been 18 years.
He is committed to crafting every detail, down to each individual nail.
I, too, am eager to see it completed as soon as possible.

Best regards

Casting gun barrels in tin alloy
https://origami77jp.livedoor.blog/archives/4475357.html

Making gunport lids
https://origami77jp.livedoor.blog/archives/4475360.html

https://origami77jp.livedoor.blog/archives/4475361.html

Making wooden treenails
https://origami77jp.livedoor.blog/archives/4475218.html

Driving the treenails into the freeboardMaking wooden nails (treenails)
https://origami77jp.livedoor.blog/archives/4475255.html
 
Masaaki Hikosawa said:
Dear all

This member of The Rope, to which I belong, began building Le Fleuron in 2007 and is still working toward its completion today.
It has already been 18 years.
He is committed to crafting every detail, down to each individual nail.
I, too, am eager to see it completed as soon as possible.

Best regards

Casting gun barrels in tin alloy
https://origami77jp.livedoor.blog/archives/4475357.html

Making gunport lids
https://origami77jp.livedoor.blog/archives/4475360.html

https://origami77jp.livedoor.blog/archives/4475361.html

Making wooden treenails
https://origami77jp.livedoor.blog/archives/4475218.html

Driving the treenails into the freeboardMaking wooden nails (treenails)
https://origami77jp.livedoor.blog/archives/4475255.html
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Its a great achievement and The Rope is a really good resource.
 
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