This is going to take you i while. To start doing this for my model i used the same system though i used a (watch ) caseholder to do the bending work. remunds me a bit of mounting the portholes on my A. Vespucci models. I am not doing them all at once about 10 or so at the time in one week and do something else in between.
I have an older Mantua 1:98 Victory build that has most of the gun ports closed. I've planked the hull with that in mind but can't figure out how to illustrate the ports themselves. I've got a scaled map of where the ports are located on the hull but I'm not sure how to cleanly draw the ports, do I use a template and a knife to cut into the hull to "draw" the ports and then apply the hinges and ropes??? Do I try and draw a red line indicating the ports?? What would you suggest the best method. Some of the upper deck ports will be open to reveal the guns and I'm going to do those gun ports open, I can figure out how to do that but the majority of the ship has closed ports so they have to look believable Thanks for all you hard work, very helpful.
Hi thank you for your comment, if I was in your situation with the closed gun port, I would draw in the ports first with a template. Then only score the ports with a craft knife to make a clear line of separation from the hull. Then add your ropes and hinges, hope this helps
Those port lids are looking good. If you think that is tedious wait until you do the copper plates LOL.. Aren't you concerned about damaging the lids as you do rest of the build ? I have been thinking about waiting doing the ports lids last or close to it.
I remember how tedious it was doing the gun port lids on my Victory build, nice work John. I like the mini vice you used do you know who makes them as I might treat myself to one as it looks much better than my current one.
Hi Glenn thank you for your comment . I will find you a link to the vice, look below. My partners Added a link to the vice, because it was a gift from her
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There will be more in the future luis
Hello John. Great video, thanks for showing how to improve the appearance of hinge and the tips on painting.
Your very welcome graham
very good work there john in all your videos,really nice watching how you work all your parts together
The spitfire is a very good build.
Just tuned into your channel and I must say this is a work of art will look beautiful when it's finished (new subscriber)🛶
hi ron. most subs find my channel by accident...but im glad you found me. and happy to have you on board
Looks good!
Great vid 💞💞🙏🙏👍
Thank you for your support eddy.
This is going to take you i while. To start doing this for my model i used the same system though i used a (watch ) caseholder to do the bending work. remunds me a bit of mounting the portholes on my A. Vespucci models. I am not doing them all at once about 10 or so at the time in one week and do something else in between.
Hi Ron thank you for your comment. Think I will do the same, about 10 or so at a time so I don’t get bored
Great video.... can you tell me what make of paint your using? And where did you get them? Many thanks.
Hi Andrew. It’s the admiralty paint range from cedar craft
I have an older Mantua 1:98 Victory build that has most of the gun ports closed. I've planked the hull with that in mind but can't figure out how to illustrate the ports themselves. I've got a scaled map of where the ports are located on the hull but I'm not sure how to cleanly draw the ports, do I use a template and a knife to cut into the hull to "draw" the ports and then apply the hinges and ropes??? Do I try and draw a red line indicating the ports?? What would you suggest the best method. Some of the upper deck ports will be open to reveal the guns and I'm going to do those gun ports open, I can figure out how to do that but the majority of the ship has closed ports so they have to look believable Thanks for all you hard work, very helpful.
Hi thank you for your comment, if I was in your situation with the closed gun port, I would draw in the ports first with a template. Then only score the ports with a craft knife to make a clear line of separation from the hull. Then add your ropes and hinges, hope this helps
Those port lids are looking good. If you think that is tedious wait until you do the copper plates LOL.. Aren't you concerned about damaging the lids as you do rest of the build ? I have been thinking about waiting doing the ports lids last or close to it.
Hi sal thank you for your comment, ye i made the lids more for a how too video, im now going to wait till almost finished before fitting the rest
I remember how tedious it was doing the gun port lids on my Victory build, nice work John. I like the mini vice you used do you know who makes them as I might treat myself to one as it looks much better than my current one.
Hi Glenn thank you for your comment . I will find you a link to the vice, look below. My partners Added a link to the vice, because it was a gift from her
Hi-Spec 1 Piece Hobby & Craftwork Mini Table Vice for DIY Repairs, Modelling, Painting, Gluing, Soldering and Crafting www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01N96LEDB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2Tm-EbCTQS2T6
@@deborahdentith931 Thanks, I have ordered one. You should get commission
My channels not big enough Glenn. But we are always happy to help out
Glenn Shelton you’re welcome 😊
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Thank you my friend