MrWolf Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 I suspect that untidy barges might be a modern thing. I would think that the crew would have everything down to a fine art to save time and have everything stowed and lashed down properly to prevent accidents losses and make the most of the space. Rather like lorry drivers did before curtain side trucks, ratchet straps and cling wrapped pallets. 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Nick C Posted February 9, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 9, 2023 3 hours ago, MrWolf said: I suspect that untidy barges might be a modern thing. I would think that the crew would have everything down to a fine art to save time and have everything stowed and lashed down properly to prevent accidents losses and make the most of the space. Rather like lorry drivers did before curtain side trucks, ratchet straps and cling wrapped pallets. I agree, especially as the boats were often also their homes, run as a family affair. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post chuffinghell Posted February 10, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2023 (edited) I imagine you’re sick of seeing this but I’ve finished ‘stringing it up’ Edited February 10, 2023 by chuffinghell 15 3 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MAP66 Posted February 10, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 10, 2023 15 minutes ago, chuffinghell said: I imagine you’re sick of seeing this but I’ve finished ‘stringing it up’ Not sick at all Chris, keep it coming. Tis a grand job. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted February 10, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 10, 2023 Not very good photos 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Not very good photos is my department! It's all looking rather good and the stringing is far neater than I can manage. I'm avoiding fitting three flat belts and they're a scale four inches wide! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted February 11, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2023 (edited) I wasn’t going to but I’ve attempted to paint a white stripe, now when I said I don’t enjoy brush painting what should have said is I hate it 😫 once dry I’ll have to see if I can tidy it up…..or soften/disguise it weathering powder 😂 I much prefer straight flat edges so I can use masking tape and an airbrush Please don’t zoom into the image Edited February 11, 2023 by chuffinghell 8 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted February 11, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2023 It looks fine, leave it alone. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted February 11, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2023 1 hour ago, chuffinghell said: I wasn’t going to but I’ve attempted to paint a white stripe, now when I said I don’t enjoy brush painting what should have said is I hate it 😫 once dry I’ll have to see if I can tidy it up…..or soften/disguise it weathering powder 😂 I much prefer straight flat edges so I can use masking tape and an airbrush Please don’t zoom into the image I zoomed in. Looks perfect. Stop fretting :) 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 ^^^ What he said. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winslow Boy Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Looks just right to me Chris. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevel Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Some light weathering will make it look amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted February 11, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2023 What do you do with the handle off a springside white metal shovel?…. ….stick it on the front of your boat 10 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted February 12, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 12, 2023 Added the ‘posty thing’ couldn’t find any clear photos of the real thing so I had to make it up It’s not yet glued in place, hence why it’s leaning over 8 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanM78 Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, chuffinghell said: Added the ‘posty thing’ couldn’t find any clear photos of the real thing so I had to make it up It’s not yet glued in place, hence why it’s leaning over Looking great. The ‘posty thing’ is the top mast with the floppy floppy bit on top being the looby. The top mast which is the red bit on top extends upwards and is in its lowest position in the photo. Edited February 12, 2023 by IanM78 Edited to add photo. 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schooner Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 You're playing a dangerous game, Chris, printing excellent items for which there's nothing on the market and which I'll be needing in the future...! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted February 12, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 12, 2023 7 minutes ago, IanM78 said: Looking great. The ‘posty thing’ is the top mast with the floppy floppy bit on top being the looby. The top mast which is the red bit on top extends upwards and is in its lowest position in the photo. forgive my ignorance as to the correct terminology, I knew someone would know the correct term 👍 I’m hoping from a modelling perspective that once a ‘rope’ is tied around it the lack of detail/accuracy will be forgiven It would be far too delicate to model this correctly for OO gauge 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold lezz01 Posted February 12, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 12, 2023 You know that red contraption is a pump not that I know that for sure but it certainly looks like one. Regards Lez. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post chuffinghell Posted February 12, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2023 (edited) Tried a touch of weathering, just used white powder to knock the edge off and tone down the colours, given it a dusty appearance Doesn’t really show in the photos Edited February 12, 2023 by chuffinghell 18 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winslow Boy Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 27 minutes ago, chuffinghell said: Tried a touch of weathering, just used white powder to knock the edge off and tone down the colours, given it a dusty appearance Doesn’t really show in the photos Yes it does Chris. Excellent. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Nick C Posted February 13, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 13, 2023 Weathering looks spot on Chris - as was discussed a few pages back, they were kept in good condition so wouldn't be scruffy. IMHO it just needs a bit of green along the waterline (like the photo in @IanM78's post just above) and maybe a little 'scuffing' from boots on the red foredeck? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted February 13, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 13, 2023 7 minutes ago, Nick C said: Weathering looks spot on Chris - as was discussed a few pages back, they were kept in good condition so wouldn't be scruffy. IMHO it just needs a bit of green along the waterline (like the photo in @IanM78's post just above) and maybe a little 'scuffing' from boots on the red foredeck? Funnily enough I thought about that after seeing @IanM78’s photo I’ll see what I can do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 16 hours ago, chuffinghell said: Doesn’t really show in the photos I beg to differ, it looks bloody marvelous. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 25 minutes ago, Gypsy said: I beg to differ, it looks bloody marvelous. It does indeed, I always find subtle weathering, (eg just enough to take the shine off,) is the hardest to do. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted February 13, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 13, 2023 2 hours ago, MrWolf said: It does indeed, I always find subtle weathering, (eg just enough to take the shine off,) is the hardest to do. I couldn’t agree more, it’s quite nerve wracking after spending so long painting, especially when I really, really don’t like brush painting I was concerned that I’d overdone it here…. …but not much I can do about it now need to refocus my attention to the hoss so I can complete the scene (after drumming up the courage to pour in the water of course) 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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