Topic: Q & A - Holmsey's Winston S Churchill build (Read 54718 times)

Brian_C · « **Reply #50 on:** June 18, 2007, 08:46:52 pm »

HI AGAIN HOLMSEY, SHES LOOKIN GOOD, HERES THE REAL ONE I MAILED YOU A WHILE BACK

Holmsey · « **Reply #51 on:** June 18, 2007, 09:55:17 pm »

Hi Brian
I got those pics a while back thank you. I love the shots taken in the English Channel. The third shot is of an earlier unit. It's a shame, it was just the view I wanted.

Cheers

Holmsey

PSSHIPS · « **Reply #52 on:** June 18, 2007, 10:24:03 pm »

Looking good Dave!

Admhawk · « **Reply #53 on:** June 24, 2007, 09:10:42 pm »

Dave, what are you using for railings? Darren

Holmsey · « **Reply #54 on:** June 24, 2007, 09:38:05 pm »

I use James Lane's brass stanchions and brass wire.

Holmsey

justboatonic · « **Reply #55 on:** June 24, 2007, 11:04:47 pm »

Do you brush paint all the superstructure and fittings? Looks like there are loads of nooks and craneys so would expect spray painting to perhaps not give decent coverage unless you use an air brush as well.

Admhawk · « **Reply #56 on:** June 25, 2007, 12:07:55 am »

Thanks, I wasn't sure, but it almost looked like the wire had knots in it. Might be shadows or artifacts from the camera. I've seen some people try and make the rails look like chain, but the real thing is square tube on edge (except were there are access gates, in which case there is chain and you have that drooped nicely), The square tube looks weird up close on the real thing.

Looks like you're using Pauls resin pieces to good effect, I didn't know he made so many parts for the Burkes.

Can't wait to see it finished!

Darren

Holmsey · « **Reply #57 on:** June 25, 2007, 04:31:44 pm »

Hi Darren
I used brass wire for the rails and some very fine copper wire for the maindeck cables. James lane made the 5 rail stanchions for me. I think getting things like that is very important. Paul makes a special set of fittings for the Burke class to supplement the Sirmar fittings. They are excellent. The mast was great fun to make!!!
Paul also sent me a large amount of photos that helped to get the detail correct.

Holmsey

spoons · « **Reply #58 on:** June 30, 2007, 12:49:38 am »

She is looking fantastic mate hope mine will come out half as good.
stu

DickyD · « **Reply #59 on:** June 30, 2007, 04:48:33 pm »

Coat of paint makes all the difference. Looking really great.

herby · « **Reply #60 on:** July 01, 2007, 11:54:12 am »

She is BEAUTY!! I whis i know how to build ship like that someday. Thumbs up. :)

-Herkko

Bunkerbarge · « **Reply #61 on:** July 01, 2007, 12:25:34 pm »

I wonder how many ship models there are out there that have been painted with good old Halfords finest grey and red primers!!

spoons · « **Reply #62 on:** July 14, 2007, 01:34:12 pm »

this really is a fantastic build, well done mate.
stu

Shipmate60 · « **Reply #63 on:** July 14, 2007, 01:38:27 pm »

She is looking good mate,
Are the fittings Sirmar?

Bob

Holmsey · « **Reply #64 on:** July 14, 2007, 01:51:49 pm »

Hi Bob
All the fittings are either Sirmar or PSShips. The Bushmaster and STWS are scratchbuilt.

Holmsey

gary r uk · « **Reply #65 on:** July 14, 2007, 05:57:33 pm »

david
will we be sailin with wsc tomorrow
weather will be good
wsc looks good whats the next project
gary

Holmsey · « **Reply #66 on:** July 14, 2007, 06:15:04 pm »

Hi Gary
I will be at Black Park tomorrow. Next project now being contemplated!!!!!
T22 or 23
Long OHP or Tico

Holmsey

gary r uk · « **Reply #67 on:** July 14, 2007, 07:12:03 pm »

david
t22 batch 3 & tico
gary

Admhawk · « **Reply #68 on:** July 15, 2007, 02:38:53 pm »

It looks very nice, but it's just sitting there!!!! Where is the wake and waves and angry fishing boats!!

gary r uk · « **Reply #69 on:** July 15, 2007, 02:44:23 pm »

hello
there was tupperwar
gary

tobyker · « **Reply #70 on:** July 15, 2007, 03:12:11 pm »

Saw you refer to North Camp - I lived in Fbro 10 years ago - is Kingfisher club still at the old Ford?

Holmsey · « **Reply #71 on:** July 15, 2007, 04:55:10 pm »

No, I've heard stories about boating behind The Old Ford but can find no sign of it now.

Holmsey

Colin Bishop · « **Reply #72 on:** July 15, 2007, 05:00:51 pm »

Sorry to hear that, it used to be a thriving club and a popular venue. They built the water themselves by excavating it and filling up from the nearby river. I went to many regattas there in the 1980s.

PSSHIPS · « **Reply #73 on:** August 05, 2007, 08:29:05 pm »

Looks stunning Dave

spoons · « **Reply #74 on:** August 06, 2007, 12:33:32 pm »

That looks fantastic dave, I cant wait to start mine now it has arrived but her indoors says i have wait until we have moved.
stu

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