I realize that this is not really chippy shop stuff, but anything that helps keep our spirits up at this time is great. I will not move this thread to the Wardroom unless anyone is concerned.
Rob.
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I realize that this is not really chippy shop stuff, but anything that helps keep our spirits up at this time is great. I will not move this thread to the Wardroom unless anyone is concerned.
Rob.
Here are a couple more for you. Manchester's pre battle briefing.
And you can put your own caption to this one.
Mine is " You would of thought he could have given at least one of us a croggy to Prestonpans."
And now a serious bit.
My second American Brig now just waiting to be flagged tomorrow.
Great work & projects here - spread some reputation. :salute:
Did you notice the red Dobbs?
Rob.
Just doing a few cards for the flipsides of my US ships.
This one is for the back of Argus.
Ship base card.
And Ship log.
The idea was to extend the units available to the US Squadron in case any get sunk or taken in the games. You will see Scourge emerge in the next AAR.
Rob.
Here are a couple of shots of the completed Brig USS Argus.
Just completed the cards for my new Sloop USS Hornet.
Tomorrow I hope to get the flipside cards done as well.
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You are amazingly prolific Rob but it sounds like between you and Dobbs theres a lot of de-masted shipping lying around. Argus is looking very nice indeed.
I will get all my spare masts out and photograph them John.
Rob.
:clap: I'll have to do the same. In the meantime, two newly arrived Proserpines have come under the knife for getting their blockhouses cut off.
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Here is just after I have broken through with cautious Xacto knife cutting.
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Here, the wreckage has been completely cleared. A practice hull sits in the background.
The Graveyard:
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Everything here was a sacrifice or an experiment. Some of it will be repurposed. Most just sticks around for further experimentation and fear of throwing out something I'll need later.
That is better than mine Dobbs.
Meantime here are the card for the flip side of Hornet.
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The last two Temeraire class ships painted
Mont Blanc
https://sailsofglory.org/attachment....id=53466&stc=1
https://sailsofglory.org/attachment....id=53467&stc=1
And Duguay Trouin
https://sailsofglory.org/attachment....id=53468&stc=1
https://sailsofglory.org/attachment....id=53469&stc=1
Here are all five painted Temeraire class ships
https://sailsofglory.org/attachment....id=53470&stc=1
Those look superb Vol. Oh! sorry Superb was not a Temeraire Class. They look marvelous. sorry I had to edit your post but they were not showing up for me. Now they are fine. See my Rep remark.
Rob.
Here you go Dobbs.
Your graveyard puts mine to shame.
Rob.
Thank you Sven and Rob for the rep.
Thanks to Dobbs idea for giving ships some grip I invested in this little lot which arrived this morning. Now just 180 odd ships to do.:shock:
Rob.
:clap: Have fun with that!
For me, my two Proserpines continue their transformation to flush decked frigates (the mastless hulls will continue to languish in the experimental collection), while in the boat shed progress is made on the new ship's boat.
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All looking good Dobbs, and I am on number one of mine. Just another 179 to go.
Here you go. one down.Rob.
Sorry, I quite forgot to put the finished Argus in here so here it is.
Next my Langton Schooners to get off the stocks.
https://sailsofglory.org/attachment....id=53498&stc=1My Langton Schooners have now arrived, and are sized just below that of a Frigate, and larger than our Sloops as you can see from the picture. I was a bit surprised to find that they are resin and not metal, but that will be more in keeping with the weight of the Ares ones.
Rob.
My current WIP three of Henry's Spanish 74s
https://www.sailsofglory.org/attachm...9&d=1615981332
https://www.sailsofglory.org/attachm...0&d=1615981348
https://www.sailsofglory.org/attachm...1&d=1615981363
Masts are blu tacked on for now, just for seeing how they look. bowsprit sails seem a bit big and nearly jammed against the foresail, maybe have to reduce a bit, unfortunately broke one or two masts but glue back. in my opinion they will need rigging to stand handling for games, may not be useful for playing at shows. will se once rigged. Models lovely but had to repair a couple of lanterns.
all in all nice, need to do stats and follow up on bases.
await comments and suggestions
His ships are beautifully detailed alright, but they are also very delicate. Likewise the resin masts are easily broken. One reason I am building all the masts for mine out of more durable material. But the resin mast are useful for measurements. Have you had any difficulty drilling holes for rigging on thes specific hulls Chris?
Hi Vol, not drilled any holes for rigging purposes, I use the nylon bristle method for my rigging, makes things a bit sturdier I found, plus I am not a big fan of fully detailed rigging, looks great yes, but for me it tends to overpower the ships, so my rigging is more representative than accurate.
However I did try to drill into the deck of one ship to widen for the masts. This was a minor hic-up as the drill broke the deck a bit. i had to carefully replace and a bit of paint covered the break, I think.
So care needs to be taken when drilling, I would suggest using the tile drilling method. Not tried it yet myself but will let you know once I do.
Truly wonderful work, everyone!