Done that too. Try rigging a 1/72 scale WW1 airplane with magnifying glasses and tweezers! It seems model building is full of fun experiences!Try making sails...
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Done that too. Try rigging a 1/72 scale WW1 airplane with magnifying glasses and tweezers! It seems model building is full of fun experiences!Try making sails...
Very elegant!Well good evening all, I have a late evening post this time. I decided to fashion my version of the Bluenose's stand and am quite satisfied with the outcome. I started by cutting some walnut strips to overlay the kit supplied base (which had a less than desirable looking finish). Then sanding in to match the side bevels. Using the same paint scheme as on the BN itself painted the sloped edges midnight blue. Take a look.
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A year or so ago I had purchased some brass pedestals for my Vasa but never used them. So now the perfect opportunity is here and with a little woodwork and polishing here they are.
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With 2 coats of clear matte poly on top I couldn't be happier. Here she is sitting on her perch.
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And lastly, I did one improvement to the BN brass name plate at the bow by filling in the lettering and attachment bolts.
Hope you enjoy.
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Have a great evening!
Everything that makes a complementary whole is an enrichment of the model. Well done, Daniel!Well good evening all, I have a late evening post this time. I decided to fashion my version of the Bluenose's stand and am quite satisfied with the outcome. I started by cutting some walnut strips to overlay the kit supplied base (which had a less than desirable looking finish). Then sanding in to match the side bevels. Using the same paint scheme as on the BN itself painted the sloped edges midnight blue. Take a look.
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A year or so ago I had purchased some brass pedestals for my Vasa but never used them. So now the perfect opportunity is here and with a little woodwork and polishing here they are.
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With 2 coats of clear matte poly on top I couldn't be happier. Here she is sitting on her perch.
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And lastly, I did one improvement to the BN brass name plate at the bow by filling in the lettering and attachment bolts.
Hope you enjoy.
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Have a great evening!
Thanks Alf!Very elegant!
Thank you, Peter.Everything that makes a complementary whole is an enrichment of the model. Well done, Daniel!
Regard, Peter
Oh my, NO! I would hate to see this new base on the Vasa. I was just admiring how this new one fits the BN perfectly!Hello Paul, I never connected the BN base as being a piece of repurposed flooring, but I believe you are correct. In my mind's eye the sleekness of the BN fishing/racing boat just went perfectly with its new base. The Vasa's olive wood cutting board base also fit the character of the Vasa. It would be horrible to swap them out.
You wanted me to use the "A" word to describe it I,ll betI was just admiring how this new one fits the BN perfectly!
Very refined!I did one improvement to the BN brass name plate at the bow by filling in the lettering and attachment bolts
Well Johan I think the pedestals are very stable, I would estimate the CG (of both base and boat) complete with mast and sails somewhere close to the keel or maybe on top of the keelson at mid ship. Now I would not want to display it outside for pictures on a windy day with sails up. I think most people would run the thru bolt all the way up into the keel and nut it off on top of the keel which would probably offer the greatest stability. I however did not do that; the pedestals are secured to the base as a standalone structure and the ship sits freely in the notch outs. I will provide a hidden wedge of sorts between the keel and notch in the pedestal which I believe will be sufficient.I am not sure about the robustness of those pedestals. Any good, nice and stable?
Good evening Daniel. A fitting stand. Understated and elegant. Cheers GrantWell good evening all, I have a late evening post this time. I decided to fashion my version of the Bluenose's stand and am quite satisfied with the outcome. I started by cutting some walnut strips to overlay the kit supplied base (which had a less than desirable looking finish). Then sanding in to match the side bevels. Using the same paint scheme as on the BN itself painted the sloped edges midnight blue. Take a look.
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A year or so ago I had purchased some brass pedestals for my Vasa but never used them. So now the perfect opportunity is here and with a little woodwork and polishing here they are.
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With 2 coats of clear matte poly on top I couldn't be happier. Here she is sitting on her perch.
View attachment 386192
And lastly, I did one improvement to the BN brass name plate at the bow by filling in the lettering and attachment bolts.
Hope you enjoy.
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Have a great evening!
Thanks Grant.Good evening Daniel. A fitting stand. Understated and elegant. Cheers Grant
I love the simplicity which is timelessly elegant.
Dear Heinrich, thank you for your kind review. It is great to have you back watching over your flock of Bluenose builders. I believe I can speak for most everyone when I say we were all starting to experience some forms of Heinrich withdrawal and missing your naval history lessons that we have become so accustomed to.The old adage of "less is more" rings so very true in your case.
Thank you for the kind words, my friend. I must tell you though, that even if I build another ship, I will not do the history part again. This has simply been too much of an exhaustive exercise to repeat.Dear Heinrich, thank you for your kind review. It is great to have you back watching over your flock of Bluenose builders. I believe I can speak for most everyone when I say we were all starting to experience some forms of Heinrich withdrawal and missing your naval history lessons that we have become so accustomed to.
To the folks at 'yqmodel', construction of your Bluenose kit has proven to be an enjoyable challenge. Thank you.我又回来了,很高兴看到这么多的精品制作
I'm back and happy to see so much boutique production