Miniature Scenery: Let’s build a Boat 18-23
Das Schiffsprojekt von Miniature Scenery nähert sich dem Ankerplatz.
Teil XVIII
Turns out there’s a problem with the bow. I was able to assemble it, but it was fiddly and not very intuitive. There’s a a nice subtle kink that is accurate, but in the end not very obvious and creating more difficulties than it solves.
So, I’ve straightened it out. Which involved changing about 35 parts. Yay.
Still, you’ll get a better kit.
Teil IXX
Just a wee update this time. While I’ve been working on the bow, thought I’d do a basic figurehead. It’s not amazing, but it will do for the basic kit, with the possibility of a more detailed add-on later. I’m also going to include the basic, unadorned stem for those of you that may want to modify a figure from your own collection to fit.
Teil XX.
One of the most characteristic and significant features of old sailing ships were the shrouds and ratlines that both supported the mast and served as a ladder for crew to climb up and do rigging stuff. They are also one of the parts on a model boat that is dreaded by many as its difficult and extremely time consuming to get right.
Laser Cutting to the rescue. I hope. I still need to actually cut and test this, But I think it should work.
Disadvantages: This will reduce access to the deck and, if you rig the mizzen mast, will make the removable quarterdeck uhhhmmm… Not? For this reason, the masts and rigging will be a separate kit, so that those that want a more practical, role-playing or gaming model experience can do so without the added expense.
Advantage: This will be a super easy way to do the cool bits.
We Haz Cannon. Just need to clean up the print a bit with some tiny files and wotnot.
Teil XXI
So, turns out tall ships are tall. 675mm (26.5″) tall, to be exact.
I’m doing the masts themselves with dowel, but I’m going to try the yards with MDF. This means they’ll have a neater, more positive and accurate join to the masts and have a nice taper effect. But they won’t be round in cross-section.
The second picture show the ship with the outlines turned off. The outlines are somewhat essential to the function of sketchup, but do make the shrouds and ratlines look substantially heavier than they will on the actual model. Hopefully this shows them in a more realistic light.
Teil XXII
We are now back after a few weeks of distraction thanks to PAX and grading assignments.
First port of call (get it?) is the ratlines test and cutting of all the details that have changed since last test build. Not sure how well the photos come out but the ratlines look great and will work really well.
More updates to come over the next few weeks as we get stuck into test build number 3.
Teil XXIII
Test building progresses nicely, with a few wee changes still to make. The hull sides are fitting pretty well, and I’m really pleased with the head timbers.
This is build number 3. I’ve sprayed it dark grey so the different materials are less confusing.
Note how most of the joins are hidden by the rubbing strake. I’ve fount the easiest way to approach the sides is to attach each part and let them dry thoroughly before adding the next. This makes the whole process less fraught with „oh GOD why are all the bits falling off when I’m trying to get everything lined up @#$%&!!!!“
Many of the parts ARE a bit messy/lumpy at this point, as I’ve not properly adjusted them yet. That’s a job for the next cut we do.
Link: Miniature Scenery FB
Das Laden der Bilder funktioniert nicht.
Bei mir auch nicht, also liegt es vermutlich nicht an den Nutzern…
Ich arbeite daran, das muss ein WordPress-Fehler sein…
Absoluter Irrsinn. Das wird ein Monster, sowohl im Anspruch, der Anzahl der Teile, der Wirkung auf dem Tisch … und dem Preis ^_^‘
aber geil!
Bin mal gespannt wann es erhältlich ist und wie viel es kosten wird. Vermutlich recht teuer. 😔
Aber vermutlich wird dann doch mal eine Bestellung in Australien fällig 🤦🏻♂️