tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389508956343110251.post6193096548460651161..comments2024-02-12T04:13:58.200-08:00Comments on J White's Gallery: 20 Gun Ketch - Langton 1:1200JTWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13112647490474385799noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389508956343110251.post-79091147760217289872014-10-08T04:08:06.757-07:002014-10-08T04:08:06.757-07:00You've just save me, and a few other naval war...You've just save me, and a few other naval warfare enthusiasts here in the Stockholm club, a lot of headache - Thanks for this great hobby tip! <br />CheersBlack Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389508956343110251.post-60607444833709113762014-10-07T18:22:51.969-07:002014-10-07T18:22:51.969-07:00Thanks for the kind words Black Powder. The riggin...Thanks for the kind words Black Powder. The rigging for this model is done entirely with nylon bristles cut from a paintbrush I bought at a hardware store. <br /><br />I used to use monofilament nylon thread, but it was more difficult to have to tie all those knots, and very tricky to get the tension right so the masts would not be pulled out of line. The bristles don't add as much strength, but they are much easier to work with. JTWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13112647490474385799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389508956343110251.post-27610241786577574442014-10-07T05:27:41.101-07:002014-10-07T05:27:41.101-07:00Lovely work indeed - I'm really impressed by t...Lovely work indeed - I'm really impressed by the rigging. What are you using to get those thin straight "ropes"?<br />Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389508956343110251.post-29767220915376568372014-05-16T05:10:22.306-07:002014-05-16T05:10:22.306-07:00Thanks for the kind words Keinutuoli, I'm glad...Thanks for the kind words Keinutuoli, I'm glad you like the model. <br />To paint the sails, I start out with Polly Scale acrylic "French Beige", and then give it a very light wash of Polly Scale "Israeli Khaki". I paint the reef lines with undiluted Israeli Khaki. Then I paint the creases in the corners, using a burnt umber wash (applied just in very thin lines with a detail brush) for the lows and Polly Scale "DIrty White" for the highs. The latter is just a shade lighter than French Beige. <br /><br />Hope that helps!<br />- JamesJTWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13112647490474385799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389508956343110251.post-59045841065322754342014-05-13T10:43:08.466-07:002014-05-13T10:43:08.466-07:00Brilliant work indeed. Question remains, how - or ...Brilliant work indeed. Question remains, how - or rather, what colors do you use to paint the sails?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389508956343110251.post-65754790435566461072014-05-13T05:38:39.852-07:002014-05-13T05:38:39.852-07:00Thanks very much Phil, I appreciate it!
- JamesThanks very much Phil, I appreciate it!<br />- JamesJTWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13112647490474385799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389508956343110251.post-8221385938247117732014-05-10T06:59:04.393-07:002014-05-10T06:59:04.393-07:00Looks great, love this work!Looks great, love this work!Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08913029478686087197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389508956343110251.post-20482675548719549972014-05-07T23:54:50.234-07:002014-05-07T23:54:50.234-07:00Thanks James. Not much coming out of my shipyard r...Thanks James. Not much coming out of my shipyard right now due to Springtime Honey Do's. Probably won't get back into full production until next Fall. I'm slowly working on a Davco 36 gun frigate. I have scratch built the masts, spars and sails so far and primed them, plus sculpted the base. I might get to the point of rigging by the end of my next rotation home. Did you by chance see my first attempt at a xebec on my blog? I wasn't very pleased with it but I think I learned a lot.A Miniatures Hobby Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12955521215153908012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389508956343110251.post-31214667681010027152014-05-07T14:50:06.798-07:002014-05-07T14:50:06.798-07:00Vol, I'm very flattered, that's kind indee...Vol, I'm very flattered, that's kind indeed. I enjoy equally looking at your own beautiful work - so keep 'em coming! JTWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13112647490474385799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389508956343110251.post-91675212295694340592014-05-07T08:19:56.710-07:002014-05-07T08:19:56.710-07:00Again I must expound on your skill James. This ket...Again I must expound on your skill James. This ketch is another example why you are THE 1/1200 scale Master Ship Modeler. No one I've seen does better work. You set the bar high for the rest of us my friend.A Miniatures Hobby Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12955521215153908012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389508956343110251.post-26895803524787778242014-05-07T05:50:04.488-07:002014-05-07T05:50:04.488-07:00Thanks very much Mr. Harold, I'm glad to hear ...Thanks very much Mr. Harold, I'm glad to hear it. I keep meaning to make a step by step tutorial, but never manage to set aside the time. It remains a goal, for what that's worth!JTWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13112647490474385799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389508956343110251.post-39588800844947194822014-05-06T20:17:46.124-07:002014-05-06T20:17:46.124-07:00These are incredible. I love seeing these posts. ...These are incredible. I love seeing these posts. I'd love to see a step-by-step ;)Mr. Haroldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00115306470749174300noreply@blogger.com