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Published on 04-22-2020 10:16

With the arrival of the Dry dock and some more buildings plus ships and impedimenta from Langtons the Dockyard module was now ready for construction.

Firstly, I cut out the base from plastic sheet.

Next I sculpted the contours from insulating foam.

Then I completed the basic shaping and glued up the two parts securing them with Duct Tape..

The following morning I unwrapped the glued ...

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Chacabuco

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Published on 07-28-2019 09:17

I have kicked off January by amputating some ships to start building my Chilean Navy Squadron.

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Now to remove unsightly midriff bulge.

After gutting the ship's mid section cut off the peg for use later.

Drill a hole in the end and superglue in a steel pin ready for re attaching to the ship's hull at a later stage.

Just ...

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Fort moultrie.

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Published on 02-07-2019 06:27

Starting a new project today with a new fort on a headland ideal for the War of 1812.

Working up ideas for the layout.

The final layout.

Cutting out, and fitting to existing coastline.

The next stage in the process is Routing out the covered way,

Then the final fitting of the fort before taking it off to paint.

Next a coat of ...

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British Pre Dreadnought build.

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Published on 02-07-2019 04:32

The building of the HMS Thunderer.
" How to" on a Victorian Pre Dreadnought.

The kit.

I start building the Bridge and upper foredeck.

Next job was opening up all the holes for fittings.

and trial testing the parts for fit and the easiest order for assembly.

Now the undercoat.

Next the hull got a coat ...

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How to .On the rocks

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Published on 01-16-2019 04:13

On the rocks!

Just started work on three sets of rocks to go with my shoals.

Basic brown undercoat ready for a bit of painting.

Got started by matching up the sea colour to my mat and getting that on whilst the paint dried on another project.

Next move, getting the surf up.
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Fort Corral at Valdievia.

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Published on 04-12-2018 07:13

Marking out the ground on foam ready for Fort Corral.

Today I routed out the headland to fit the fort into the cliff face,

The cutting out of the coastline in rough with my Abra saw.

I did get a chance to begin some Terra forming before leaving this morning.

First chance to get back to it today.
More Terra forming in relation ...

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Fort St. Pedro Island.

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Published on 04-12-2018 06:46

San Pedro Fort Valdivia.

Marking out for the Island using a google image of the Isla Mancera.

Rob.

And here is the basic shape cut out and ready to add the beach.

Rob.

This morning a little marking out ready for the Router.

Rob.

Leaving the contouring for a while, today I am now starting to cut up and assemble the parts for the fortifications.

Rob.

Here is today's progress. Being snowed in is a wonderful thing to get some work done.

Cutting filing joints to fit and assembly of the Fort.

Marking out the base.

Cut out base being checked for accuracy with the cliff top.

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What's on Your Workbench for March?

You can't see me there Vol. I was taking the photo from outside the pub. i will look out a picture with me on it for you.
Rob.
Bligh Today, 03:00

My updated US Squadron.

Hi Dobbs.
The sail rigging is very fine thread glued on with superglue and then given a wash over with diluted PVA prior to painting.
Rob.
Bligh Today, 02:53

Winter...Winter....Winter....

Another great clip showing life as it is lived on your side of the Pond Eric. We don't have anything like that here.
Rob.
Bligh Today, 02:43

What's on Your Workbench for March?

Wow that is one beautiful army Chris! And quite large. I would love to see them on a table set up for battle.

So which soldier is you in
Volunteer Today, 00:50

Playing Online

Nice, I saw this on YouTube tonight. Good job.
Aaron Yesterday, 21:16

My updated US Squadron.

Rob, what are you using for the rigging on the sail?

My English fleet has black yards. My French fleet has mustard yards except for the courses,
Dobbs Yesterday, 17:22

3D Ship Files / Kickstarter

Happy Birthday, Henry! Mine's at the end of the month.
Dobbs Yesterday, 17:17

My updated US Squadron.

From your picture I wasn't sure about them all being black and white but I think there is some mileage in them being uniform in colour, it sort of identifies
Vagabond Yesterday, 16:56

Winter...Winter....Winter....

Ok here is another ice breaker but a wee bit smaller. Near my cousins' house actually:

https://youtu.be/laPx3aIvVss
DeRuyter Yesterday, 14:56

3D Ship Files / Kickstarter

I usually use the cheap primers from either HD or Lowe's on my plastic models with no problems. Could be Rustoleum or Krylon. I usually get the indoor
DeRuyter Yesterday, 14:52

3D Ship Files / Kickstarter

Thanks for the update Henry. Good month for a birthday too. Mine is in a couple of weeks time.

Rob.
Bligh Yesterday, 14:45

What's on Your Workbench for March?

A superb body of men Chris, and the Hanoverian's aint bad either.
With re-enacting the period I always intended doing a Jacobite army, but somehow
Bligh Yesterday, 14:40

My updated US Squadron.

This evening I have done a bit of amputation work prior to replacing the driver.

Rob.

Bligh Yesterday, 14:27

3D Ship Files / Kickstarter

Primer is worth its weight in gold :/ I don't know why it's so restricted over here.

Regarding what works on these models - I've used Tamiya,
HenryTurner Yesterday, 12:26

What's on Your Workbench for March?

as mentioned, here is a selection of my Jacobite rebellion forces.
Based up for Volley and Bayonet rules, each base represents a half battalion
Capn Duff Yesterday, 10:27

My updated US Squadron.

Just sailed in this morning and all ready for conversion to my second Brig.
Rob.
Bligh Yesterday, 05:21

Favourite Nautical related tipple.

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Bligh Yesterday, 05:16

Nautical related Taverns.

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Bligh Yesterday, 05:15

My updated US Squadron.

Actually John, although the screen shot does not show it the ships are not all in black and white. Several are in black and light buff and the Sloops
Bligh Yesterday, 01:52

What's on Your Workbench for March?

The rigging makes these really stand out.
Vagabond Yesterday, 00:11

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