James w rogers

So, as I've got only 6 days left to complete this, I thought I'd better get the bottle done, working on the assumption that sometimes less is more I decided to keep it simple and just paint the bottom of the bottle, that and I've only ended up with about eight of an inch height to spare! Silica gel packets really help speed up the drying process. 

Finally got the yards attached. 

Have purchased a few bottles of rum lately to use for my projects later or sooner depending how thirsty I get, but now some ? OK all are empty I find they are quite distorted to look through! My question is, therefore, how much do you think is acceptable before it ruins the visual effects of the model inside? Or is a bit of distortion acceptable to make it appear to look older than it really is? If you want it to look antique, which is the overall effect I prefer. ? 

Busy Saturday night, yards and shrouds nearly done. 

For paper I usually make a cup of tea then use the tea bag to wipe over the paper gently until I get the desired colour then I place a piece of kitchen paper towel over it and place something flat like a book on top until dry. Then I finish drinking me tea! 

You can always go over it again after and make it darker with tea bag strongly brewed in a mug. I also do this to make black and white pictures look antique. ?

First coat. 

2 hours ago, bluenoser said:

Was going to ask earlier. 

What kind of wood is that?

Balsa wood, a bit soft really, but I set it hard before painting with liquid superglue. 

So that was very fiddly! But we'll worth it, thanks for the advice. ?

That's much appreciated, thanks for the replies, I'll definitely be trying the glued thread which also solves the problem I had trying to make the strip that runs along the Hull! ?

Started to paint, using a mixture this time of acrylics and enamels. This is a nightmare for me as I've not got a steady hand! So will need a few touch ups here and there. Not looking forward to doing the black as the lines will have to be super straight for it to look right, any tips? ?

Wow! Looks absolutely stunning, love the shot through the neck, looks so realistic! Great job. ?

Ahoy matey, welcome aboard on your new adventure! great place to be, its all ship shape and Bristol fashion! ?

Crosstrees fitted, will shape them so they curve upwards when the glue is dry. 

Making futtocks. set some cereal box hard by soaking in superglue, then drilled holes for mast and cut and sanded to shape and glued in place. Just wish I'd tried it on my last build, so much easier! 

That looks like a great idea, can't wait to see them! ?

As its my 3rd ship I thought I'd better make a concerted effort and add more details. 

Slowly on low heat maybe, be careful it doesn’t shrink and crack.

Back at it after a bit of a break, started some of the smaller Hull details. Also had started making the masts but thought I was going mad as they started to vanish into thin air! Finally discovered the culprit! ? 

This looks great, and love the bottle, can’t wait to see more!?

That’s the bit that makes me cringe out the way, cutting the hull.?

15 hours ago, Bernard Kelly said:

Hi James

Would this be the Phoenix that is usually in the dock at Charlestown, St Austell, Cornwall?  I went aboard her when my brother lived down there.

She is a fine ship and I wish you well in modelling her.

The very same.?