Imai 1/50 Catalan Ship Completed

Just a bump , so I can view your build from the same page as my "in-progress" mess.

Hey Mike--you honor me sir. Thanks for the kind words.

Hey Steve--I love how you weathered those anchors! Those look like they were soaked in seawater for years. Lol...  You have a true gift, sir. 

It's such a pleasure watching this WIP .... I stepped on a few crickets on the way to posting this so I hope the cricket sounds are diminished . (Actually I like the sound of crickets but, like many with works in progress, would hope for more than their sounds after laboring on a project one feels good about)

You, Bakster, the other Steve, Kirill4 and and so many others on this forum have given inspiration to many including myself regarding painting, using oils for the look of wood, etc. Thank you!

Anxiously awaiting the final images of your finished model.

Another update with the anchors. In the first photo you’ll u can see how I secured the anchor at he gunwale. I added the post and aligned it with the ribing on the interior. I then secured it by seizing it to the post.

The next picture shows the cable and the seizing. I drilled out the holes for the cathead and secured it in the interior bulwark with one of the cleats.

And another view of the same thing.

And since we’re at the bow, here is a shot of the culverens from Model Shipways that I added at the bow and the stern to ward off pirates and such.

 So that’s about all I have pictures of so if I can get my lazy tush in gear then I’ll take some finished pictures and post those.

Steve

Thanks Mark, it’s good to see you back!

Steve

That is some beautiful work so far.....Cheers Mark

I do the same as steve , jim .

Nino

 

 

Bakster

 docidle

Maybe I should do a YouTube video on my approach to painting and weathering like DaveK did for tying ratlines but as slow as I work that might be sometime around 2050...

 

Yes, you should!!!

Signed, Fujiyama. Lol.

 

 

 

 

Steve,

     THAT is a great idea.  Fujiyama,(LOL), is right. Even if only the members here checked out the youTube video and Ads, the income would keep you in Oil washes till the next iceage.

 

     My oldest daughter left me her oil paints. I tried a little"Wash". Now I gotta ask Gene1 what he uses to wash off "wash". I got it on my elbows and knees... Do not ask, unless you really want to LOL.

 

     Nino

 

Jim,

I use Mineral Spirits or White Spirits to clean up my ‘washes.’ Having washes on your elbows and knees sounds just about right! I guess you don’t need the video because you passed the first test.... how many places can I get oil paints on other than the model?!

Steve

Bakster

 docidle

Maybe I should do a YouTube video on my approach to painting and weathering like DaveK did for tying ratlines but as slow as I work that might be sometime around 2050...

 

Yes, you should!!!

Signed, Fujiyama. Lol.

 

docidle

Maybe I should do a YouTube video on my approach to painting and weathering like DaveK did for tying ratlines but as slow as I work that might be sometime around 2050...

Yes, you should!!!

Signed, Fujiyama. Lol.

docidle

I still think that you need to start doing WIPs too, I really admire the work that you showed me and I feel that it would be an asset for this forum.

I second that, Jim.

Franz

docidle

I'm going to apologize in advance for the sketchiness of the inconsistent posts and photos. Just like with the oil painting, when I get my groove on with rigging, I tend to loose track of time and rem

Your latest update makes me smile. Awesome work, man. It is absolutely awesome. I aspire to do what you do and I know I will never get there. So, keep your builds coming so that I can enjoy and admire them. I should commission you to build one for me! Seriously.

Franco, Freddie, Franz.

I'm going to apologize in advance for the sketchiness of the inconsistent posts and photos. Just like with the oil painting, when I get my groove on with rigging, I tend to loose track of time and remembering to take pictures.

To start off, Here is a shot of the stern. I added eye rings to the stern to tie off the various  lines. Please note the lines that are attached to the rudder. I drilled holes and added eye rings. They were not called out in the kit but this is another thing I felt the ship needed.

Here is another shot that shows off the added blocks for the braces and the tie offs for the spar on the stern. If you look closely, you'll see the various eye rings.

Moving up to the bow, you'll see the main stay. For the life of me, I drilled out holes in the middle and lower portions of the forecastle deck and ran the line through the grating and then around the stem and back up to the block. I did this after seeing the exact setup on the Santa Maria in Pastor's book, 'The Ships of Christopher Columbus.'

Here is a shot to show off the blocks and rigging for the main stay.

I think that will be enough tonight. The next set will deal with anchors and and halyard.

Steve

Nino

 

 

docidle

I have to agree that there are times that the crickets get REALLY loud on WIPs. Sometimes I wonder if it has to do with the shear length of a WIP when you’re working on a large ship or you’re super detailing one. 

Anyway, thanks again bud for following along.

 

 

 

 

Steve,

     Keep an eye on the views #. We Are Watching.

 

     I follow all your WIPs. Your models are so far above my capability to add anything constructive other than "It's Fabulous" and "how did you do that so perfectly?", that I feel my comments could not add to your work nor my opinion enlighten further any other modelers to the worthiness of your Wips.  I suspect most of the members and visitors  feel the same. Please know that IMHO this FSM Ships site is the premier place for Plastic Sailing Ship modelers. Why?  Because You and Others like you make the effort to pass on your Creativity & Knowledge... And the Entertainment value is priceless too.

 

   Thanks.

 

          Jim

 

   P.S.  I'm still in awe of the fantastic oil washes. I bet you do apply it sans gloves. Like Gene1 said,  you must have a tough time cleaning up but it's worth it.

 

 

Thank you so much Jim for your comments and for following along. I actually consider myself an average modeler but I love building so it all balances out.

I know that people look at my builds but sometimes it feels like the Pink Floyd song Perfectly Numb. "Hello, is there anybody in there... just nod if you can hear me..."

I also agree that for plastic ship building, this forum is really great. I also love the Wettringer forum too, there are some phenominal modelers there.

I still think that you need to start doing WIPs too, I really admire the work that you showed me and I feel that it would be an asset for this forum.

Steve

Michael D.

Quite the masterpiece you're producing there Steve, one could spend a lifetime adding small touches to a model, amazing how just a few really stand out!!

 

Michael D.

 

Thank you Michael and I agree that you can always add "just one more enhancement." It's always interesting to me to see what other people pick up on and love. Sometimes it's a thing that was quick and easy and they don't notice the part that you had to really spend a great deal of time and energy on.

Steve

gene1

Steve, your work is absolutely beautiful. Your oil washis perfect. I bet your hands are a mess to wash off. For the other Steve from down under, my wife & I love the mate part.      Gene

 

Gene,

Thank you so much and you are right, my hands are quite polychromatic after laying down the oil paints. I have to start cleaning them with Mineral Spirits and then work my way to soap and water! There are time that I actually use my fingers to blend the oil colors and even after a couple of days my hands can be quite colorful.

Steve

steve5

steve , that is beautiful , and so instructive . keep it coming mate .

 

Thanks Steve! Hopefully my next installment will be as good. 

Steve

Bakster

Steveman...that paint looks awesome! I am going by you and you are gonna teach me. Where do you live? I will be there tomorrow. Lol.

I love the decking, and all of it. You have not lost your touch, man. Really gorgeous work.

Signed, Franko.

 

Franko,

You are always welcome here at Casa del Loco. Hopefully I'll be able to get back to bulding again soon. I appreciate the kudos bro. Maybe I should do a YouTube video on my approach to painting and weathering like DaveK did for tying ratlines but as slow as I work that might be sometime around 2050...

Al

docidle

I have to agree that there are times that the crickets get REALLY loud on WIPs. Sometimes I wonder if it has to do with the shear length of a WIP when you’re working on a large ship or you’re super detailing one. 

Anyway, thanks again bud for following along.

 

Quite the masterpiece you're producing there Steve, one could spend a lifetime adding small touches to a model, amazing how just a few really stand out!!

Michael D.

Steve, your work is absolutely beautiful. Your oil washis perfect. I bet your hands are a mess to wash off. For the other Steve from down under, my wife & I love the mate part.      Gene

steve , that is beautiful , and so instructive . keep it coming mate .

Steveman...that paint looks awesome! I am going by you and you are gonna teach me. Where do you live? I will be there tomorrow. Lol.

I love the decking, and all of it. You have not lost your touch, man. Really gorgeous work.

Signed, Franko.

I'm sorry to say that I haven"t anymore painting pictures. Once I get into it, I don't like to stop and my hands are covered with oil paints anyway.

So, we're skipping to rigging. The first pictures shows the Main Stay rigged and the Shrouds hanging. I actually drilled through the forecastle layers so tyhat I could secure the Main Stay around the Beak. Securing it to the Bowsprit just didn't seem right. I cannot imagine the small Bowsprit being able to hold the tension of the Main Stay.

You can just see it on either side of the Bowsprit in this picture.

And you can see it around the upper Beak.

And here

Here you can see the start of the Main Stay and Shrouds laying in around the mast.

Here are the Halyard and Shrouds hanging free although I have taped them to keep track of what goes where. You'll also note that I sanded off the molded Wooldings on the mast and replaced them with Syren line. Sometimes it's that added small touch that make a model in my opinion.

I have to agree that there are times that the crickets get REALLY loud on WIPs. Sometimes I wonder if it has to do with the shear length of a WIP when you’re working on a large ship or you’re super detailing one. 

Anyway, thanks again bud for following along.

docidle

Roy, (Have you ever watched the movie, “Quigly Down Under” with Tom Selleck? Crazy Claira keeps calling Quigly, Roy....) If you haven’t, then you should.

docidle

now, if I can only inspire myself!

docidle

I’m just glad you follow along on these LONG journeys with me. I really like the company.

No worries. Your good work will always bring the crowds. And hey... long journeys are the best journeys. It's the gift that keeps on giving.

Bakster

Hey, Steve!

Man, THAT LOOKS COOL! There is something about your painting that inspires me. It makes me want to build a ship, every...time.

 

Roy,

(Have you ever watched the movie, “Quigly Down Under” with Tom Selleck? Crazy Claira keeps calling Quigly, Roy....) If you haven’t, then you should.

I’m glad you like my craziness so far bud! I’m also glad that I can inspire you to build some model ships... now, if I can only inspire myself!

I’m just glad you follow along on these LONG journeys with me. I really like the company.

AL

Michael D.

That's quite a process there Steve compared to the few acrylics I use, your results are outstanding though!!

 

Michael D.

 

Thanks Michael for following along, and thank you for your kind remarks. I take that as high praise coming from you. I have followed your work since the days of Pete Coleman’s Victory forum and I’m just blown away with your attention to detail and the quality of your work. Please keep posting!

Steve