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Title: WIP Pirate Ship
Post by: Ramirez Noname on May 31, 2010, 10:50:40 AM

Hi,

Having purchased the Minimi Sloop nearly a year ago, I thought I would dig it out of storage and work on it over the late Bank Holiday weekend -

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4655161643_fd1ac95c07.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4655160317_1b44e6b1a8.jpg)

The paint work needs finishing off and I have made some stored sails to hang on the masts. The ship's wheel and anchor also need to be fitted.

Ramirez

Title: Re: WIP Pirate Ship
Post by: Bobble on May 31, 2010, 11:50:45 AM

Again.....Truly amazing work!! :o
Looks bloomin' brilliant!

Title: Re: WIP Pirate Ship
Post by: Michi on May 31, 2010, 11:52:34 AM

We come on the sloop John B. ... great rigging on that!

Title: Re: WIP Pirate Ship
Post by: Westfalia Chris on May 31, 2010, 11:58:36 AM

Great rigging! Very pretty and usefully compact. Looking forward to the finished item.

Title: Re: WIP Pirate Ship
Post by: Silent Invader on May 31, 2010, 12:37:28 PM

Lovely.  I too would like to aplaud your rigging - enough to add a flavour but not so much as to get in the way of gaming.

Title: Re: WIP Pirate Ship
Post by: Ramirez Noname on May 31, 2010, 09:04:51 PM

Hi,

Thanks for the kind comments.

I was concerned about the rigging - lots of rope to get in the way and get caught up when moving miniature around so I just installed the "escence". It did take a couple of atempts though; I'll use different rope on the next ship (the Minimi brig) as the Billings rope is very "furry".

Because storage is always a problem I have made the main mast demountable; the mast rigging "clips" into place on the sides of the ship to maintain the tension.

Ramirez

Title: Re: WIP Pirate Ship
Post by: Silent Invader on June 01, 2010, 09:46:11 AM

Regarding 'furry' rope, if you pull it taught and quickly run a lighter flame along it's length you can sometimes get rid of the stray fibres.

Title: Re: WIP Pirate Ship
Post by: Luckyjoe on June 01, 2010, 12:47:55 PM

Beautiful job! It's amazing how much even a little rigging adds to the ship, and you've done it so well. I am looking forward to more.

Title: Re: WIP Pirate Ship
Post by: Ramirez Noname on June 01, 2010, 08:32:46 PM

Hi,

Thanks SI for the tip - It doesn't show in the photos but it was bugging me.

Ramirez

Title: Re: WIP Pirate Ship
Post by: Calimero on June 01, 2010, 09:57:50 PM

Yep, the rigging makes a world of difference I think. Nice WIP 8)

Title: Re: WIP Pirate Ship
Post by: Commander Vyper on June 01, 2010, 10:09:47 PM

Quote from: Ramirez Noname on June 01, 2010, 08:32:46 PM

Hi,

Thanks SI for the tip - It doesn't show in the photos but it was bugging me.

Ramirez

Liquid cement with a brush appilcator if you work sparingly will give a good effect too.

Love that rigging very very nicely done.

Title: Re: WIP Pirate Ship
Post by: Doomsdave on June 02, 2010, 01:43:05 AM

What make is this?  I couldn't find "minimi" when I searched for it.  Nice work! 

Title: Re: WIP Pirate Ship
Post by: Calimero on June 02, 2010, 02:18:25 AM

Here you go... http://minimi.co.uk/pirates/

Title: Re: WIP Pirate Ship
Post by: Lordblackwing on June 02, 2010, 02:38:25 PM

A bit more low tech solution is to take and draw the thread/string across a candle. Beeswax works best but any will do. It smooths out the fibers and leaves a surface that will usually take paint but not washes on stains.

Title: Re: WIP Pirate Ship
Post by: Aaron on June 02, 2010, 03:16:50 PM

Another very nice Job Ramirez. Will it be named the Hispaniola? ;)