Topic: Matchbox 1/72nd H.M.S. Bluebell (Read 45466 times)

Dan.Lord · « **Reply #100 on:** November 18, 2015, 07:17:06 pm »

You're welcome Chris

They arn't cheap but very good quality

Nice little order for Keith anyway between us

Dan.Lord · « **Reply #101 on:** November 19, 2015, 04:47:50 pm »

Little bit of progress, painted bow deck etc, now doing some of the superstructure

ballastanksian · « **Reply #102 on:** November 19, 2015, 09:13:18 pm »

That is coming along great Dan.

Dan.Lord · « **Reply #103 on:** November 19, 2015, 09:59:46 pm »

Many thanks

Dan.Lord · « **Reply #104 on:** November 21, 2015, 04:45:45 pm »

Bit more progress today, started on the funnel, fitted the smoke generator. Also fitted the frame ribs around the rear inner hull & made the coaming to hold the rear superstructure. Starting to look a bit more like a ship now

TheOldMan · « **Reply #105 on:** November 23, 2015, 05:12:35 am »

Good idea on that rear superstructure Dan, I will have to follow you on that

.She's starting to look good

Chris

Dan.Lord · « **Reply #106 on:** November 24, 2015, 11:56:04 am »

Yeah helps keep t all in place Chris, nice n solid

. Little bit more progress, tested the smoke generator, looks pretty good

Fitted some more railings to the main gun, deffo much better than the plastic rubbish provided

TheOldMan · « **Reply #107 on:** November 28, 2015, 06:07:13 pm »

Looking good Dan, now that my stanchions have arrived I can get on a bit more and you are right they are very good. The smoke generator is going well. I must do a bit more update on mine, keep up the good work

Chris

Dan.Lord · « **Reply #108 on:** December 13, 2015, 07:11:53 pm »

Quick update, been busy fitting the bridge & all the little fiddly fittings that goes with it

Also fitted funnel section, starting to look like a ship now

ballastanksian · « **Reply #109 on:** December 13, 2015, 07:15:25 pm »

Your scratchbuilding work is making her much finer and crisper Dan. Lovely

Dan.Lord · « **Reply #110 on:** December 13, 2015, 09:22:24 pm »

Quote from: ballastanksian on December 13, 2015, 07:15:25 pm

Your scratchbuilding work is making her much finer and crisper Dan. Lovely

Many thanks

Much appreciated

TheOldMan · « **Reply #111 on:** December 14, 2015, 01:49:24 pm »

Looking good

it's amazing how much it starts to look like a ship now . Will try and get on with mine now. Did you paint the camouflage by hand. Keep up the good work.
Chris

Dan.Lord · « **Reply #112 on:** December 14, 2015, 07:18:36 pm »

Quote from: TheOldMan on December 14, 2015, 01:49:24 pm

Looking good it's amazing how much it starts to look like a ship now . Will try and get on with mine now. Did you paint the camouflage by hand. Keep up the good work.
Chris

Cheers Chris, I'm pleased with the results, No I used a brush

for the Camouflage why does it look that rough lol

TheOldMan · « **Reply #113 on:** December 15, 2015, 05:45:50 am »

On the contrary my dear Watson it looks splendid.

I am still thinking about doing mine in this way, but stll can't make my mind up which way to go with it.

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Chris

ballastanksian · « **Reply #114 on:** December 18, 2015, 09:34:59 pm »

Quote from: Dan.Lord on December 14, 2015, 07:18:36 pm

Cheers Chris, I'm pleased with the results, No I used a brush for the Camouflage why does it look that rough lol

If that's what you call rough Dan, then I desire to see your finest painting. I expect that this is better than the crew could do swinging from rope seats.

old_gunner · « **Reply #115 on:** January 24, 2016, 04:24:58 pm »

I am building the LE' Mave a Flower in Irish service so much easier for detail as the knowledge base for Irish Naval Service vessels is quite low even among the Irish. I re armed with guns from: http://www.coastalcraftmodelsuk.com/accessories.php?page=1 rather nice kits in themselves and not too expensive.

TheOldMan · « **Reply #116 on:** January 24, 2016, 05:23:16 pm »

Hi Dan , not heard from you for awhile, hope you are well. How's the boat building going, any more updates.
Chris

Dan.Lord · « **Reply #117 on:** January 25, 2016, 07:39:33 pm »

Quote from: old_gunner on January 24, 2016, 04:24:58 pm

I am building the LE' Mave a Flower in Irish service so much easier for detail as the knowledge base for Irish Naval Service vessels is quite low even among the Irish. I re armed with guns from: http://www.coastalcraftmodelsuk.com/accessories.php?page=1 rather nice kits in themselves and not too expensive.

Thanks for the link

looks like some nice stuff.

Dan.Lord · « **Reply #118 on:** January 25, 2016, 07:42:19 pm »

Quote from: TheOldMan on January 24, 2016, 05:23:16 pm

Hi Dan , not heard from you for awhile, hope you are well. How's the boat building going, any more updates.
Chris

Hi Chris, no not done any since Christmas, having a break

I've been building a 1/48th C47 in Ruskin Airlines livery, It was an old tv series in the 80's called Airline with Roy Marsden . Fancied a change Lol Hope your's is coming along ok. All the best Dan

Bob K · « **Reply #119 on:** January 25, 2016, 08:45:17 pm »

Looking really good. Well done !
Quick question on the Graupner 6V smoke unit. How long does it smoke for from the initial oil distillate fill ?

Dan.Lord · « **Reply #120 on:** January 25, 2016, 09:07:37 pm »

Hi sorry i cant remember as long time since i last used the one in my Calypso. Several.mins i think. Thanks for the comments btw

TheOldMan · « **Reply #121 on:** March 14, 2016, 05:59:51 am »

Hi Dan . Not heard from you for a long time, are you still doing Bluebell, miss your threads on her, how's the C47 I used to like that airline series as well. Been trying to do more on mine, come back mate need to see where your at.

Dan.Lord · « **Reply #122 on:** March 19, 2016, 09:43:58 am »

Hi Chris, yes I'm still here

Not done any to the Bluebell for a while, needed a break !! Been doing a few aircraft for a change

Finished the C47 & built another, now finishing off a Phantom, & will then resume Bluebell. Found a link that the Calypso will be restored , look in full scale ship section, great news !!!! hope yours is coming along nicely. All the best Dan

TheOldMan · « **Reply #123 on:** March 19, 2016, 10:07:00 am »

Very nice, are they 1/72? I love the old Dakota and its nice to see it in civilian markings for a change

Have you looked at the latest pics of mine ? Have done a bit of work

let me know what you think of her now ?
Chris

Dan.Lord · « **Reply #124 on:** March 19, 2016, 11:24:58 am »

Quote from: TheOldMan on March 19, 2016, 10:07:00 am

Very nice, are they 1/72? I love the old Dakota and its nice to see it in civilian markings for a change Have you looked at the latest pics of mine ? Have done a bit of work let me know what you think of her now ?
Chris

No 1/48th so a decent size

Just had a look at yours, pucker work

just finishing up this Phantom & I'll get back on her

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