Revell 1/96 Cutty Sark

[Bobby Conkers]

Most of the deck stuff done. Taken some artistic license, just felt there was too much black, so broke out the brass.




Also, a moment I presume brings us all pride, where someone asks if it's wood or plastic. Really like the finish the AKI weathering acrylics have made on the cabins.



So, couple more rails and then the cross your fingers moment seeing whether Revell have sold you warped masts.

[Bobby Conkers]

Last bit of deck took a bit longer than expected, due to going out and drinking. Anyway, managed to get these spindly bits done to my satisfaction, expected a good deal more swearing.

First bit of rigging next...

[boatman]

Some fine work there mr conkers looks very realistic:thumb2:

[JR]

Exceptional detail there on the deck, that's taken some time I bet Andrew.

[Bobby Conkers]

Thank you gentlemen. It has been a labour of love, am motivated to make each part as high a standard as possible. Twice as long for more than twice as much.

Having great fun with wood effects. Recell have the life boats all painted flat white. Well, stuff that, it just looks unrealistic. Decided to experiment with some washing. On the right, the Revell instructionsin white, on the left AKI base with a Vallejo light wash over it (first wash I've done). No contest in my opinion.

[Steven000]

Very nice progress on the ship Bobby, some lovely details too :thumb2: Keep it up, Steven

[Bobby Conkers]

So the main structure is complete. There's the odd glue stain here and there to touch up, but I'm pretty happy with it.

So on to the masts! Will give this some varnish and park it somewhere safe while I'm knocking them up.

[Bobby Conkers]

[boatman]

Some very fine work there an detail very nicely done this should be a model ship to be proud of mr conkers
chris

[Bobby Conkers]

Quick update - put into port for a fortnight while we self isolate away from home. Got the masts done, ready to rig!

[Guest]

All I can say is I think I tripped and fell into the right hole. Due to quarantine of sorts I dug out an old kit of the Cutty I have had since the early 90's.
You are about to become my "mentor". I have not done modeling since the mid 70's but following this build has really lit a fire under me, you have done nothing less than a beautiful and exceptional job so I am sure I will be asking a question or two once I get going. Mine is in a different box but the model itself looks the same so will assume that it is a difference in production year or being made for US vs. England or something like that.
Will definitely be looking over your shoulder.

[Bobby Conkers]

All I can say is I think I tripped and fell into the right hole. Due to quarantine of sorts I dug out an old kit of the Cutty I have had since the early 90's.
You are about to become my "mentor". I have not done modeling since the mid 70's but following this build has really lit a fire under me, you have done nothing less than a beautiful and exceptional job so I am sure I will be asking a question or two once I get going. Mine is in a different box but the model itself looks the same so will assume that it is a difference in production year or being made for US vs. England or something like that.
Will definitely be looking over your shoulder.

Gosh, how flattering! If I've inspired you then it gives me great pleasure.

Make sure you start a thread and let us see how it's going - these chaps are far beyond my expertise but the whole becomes greater than the sum.

Let us see the box as well, it may just be a rebox I have. I can point you to some better instructions than the latest as well!

Good luck with it - it's suspended while I finish a mini-project and cure a finger problem which will prevent me rigging. And ask any questions you wish.

[Guest]

"Gosh, how flattering! If I've inspired you then it gives me great pleasure. " Credit where credit is due, and don't take my word for it, there is a whole line of compliments in front of mine. Beautiful work, not negotiable. But yes you have inspired
"these chaps are far beyond my expertise but the whole becomes greater than the sum" If these chaps are far beyond you, then I am at the bottom of the food chain.
"cure a finger problem which will prevent me rigging" That's just great, I have arthritis. This could be the be the blind leading the blind. Hope your problem is correctable, mine isn't, a form of non treatable unless I want to suck tylenol all day for the discomfort and that isn't going to happen. Life is too short to dance with ugly women................
AlenG turned me on to a site where I got a couple of out of box instructs that were in PDF so were pretty decent and was able to print pretty clean but am now starting to research paint options with all the new stuff out there. So many decisions. ...................... and decide if I want/need to invest in an airbrush. So have time to continue research on instructions and will appreciate any and everything you throw at me.

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OOPS, WRONG BOX

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From what I remember ( and you can't trust that across the street) this is the same box as the one I almost finished back in the 70's, this one was purchased around 91-93 neither of us can remember which Christmas she gave it to me for. Just noticed the construction level is 3 they must have had me in mind

[Bobby Conkers]

Aye, that's the one. Same build, different box.

[Guest]

Good..........

You're on the hook