Response by RNinMunich on the 16th Jul 2018

She's looking really really good Ed 👍👍
Just one question!
Does the Cap'n use a periscope to see where he's goin' ? 😉😁
Cheers, Doug 😎

Response by figtree7nts on the 16th Jul 2018

Evening Doug,

No sir no periscope! Just been really lazy about painting the window frames. I think it'll take me about a week or so to tape and paint each individual window frame.😲 Oh, each window is taped. so for now might have to put a periscope!😜

Response by captaindoug1 on the 4th Jul 2018

for flag's try www.loyalhannadockyard.com
he has different sizes check his web site

Response by kmbcsecretary on the 4th Jul 2018

For flags I've always used Mike Alsop scale flags and ensigns but he uses silk to make the flags.
But unlike some supplies he can do the flags date specific as he does them by hand .
Tel: 01476 573331 email: scaleflags@outlook.com
Ron

Response by RNinMunich on the 4th Jul 2018

Evenin' Ed, I'd go for silk too. Much finer weave for scale realism, sharper clearer colours and don't rot like cotton 😉
Guess you'll be on the wet stuff with Brooklyn soon 👍
Cheers, Doug

Response by figtree7nts on the 4th Jul 2018

Thanks, for the info on the flags!👍

Doug, I still give it another 2 or 3 weeks maybe even 4 weeks!
Before, I can even start thinking about a maiden voyage....

Still got some work to do in the engine room!😲
But, I want to finish painting her.
Before I go back to the engine room!

Response by cormorant on the 20th Jul 2018

Looking good Ed. I bet you can't wait to get her on the water with the smoke generator working!

Best wishes

Steve

Response by figtree7nts on the 20th Jul 2018

Thanks Steve,

Sure can't wait! Maiden Voyage in a few more weeks!👍

Response by RNinMunich on the 4th Jul 2018

Very neat Ed 👍
but how are you going to spray them without over-spraying the cabin and details you have already so carefully painted !!?? 😲
BTW: small tip for photography 😉
Try not to photograph against a bright background. The auto exposure of the camera will adjust to the bright background (like your backlit window) and makes the foreground darker and obscures the detail we all want to see 🤔 Cheers, Doug 😎

Response by figtree7nts on the 4th Jul 2018

Hi Doug,

I made the handrails detachable.
And they come apart in two pieces!

An idea I got from someone else building the Brooklyn!

I'll try to take a better picture today.
So, the details can show up!

Oh, currently waiting for some paint I ordered to arrive!

Response by RNinMunich on the 4th Jul 2018

Clever idea👍

Response by RNinMunich on the 30th Jun 2018

Good buy Ed, very similar to mine👍
Maybe a bit heavy for handrails an such, I use a 50 or 25W electric iron with a 1/4" or 1/8" bit respectively.
The torch I use for heavier things like brass oilers to brass shaft tubes.
Practice makes perfect! Try it on some scrap bits. Have fun, Doug 😎
PS you may find the Missus nicking it to caramelise brown sugar!😊

Response by captaindoug1 on the 30th Jun 2018

Re light switch, on my Brooklin I use a push on push off switch or you can go to Hansen Hobbies and check out there Pico Electronic receiver switch that you can use to turn lights on or off from your receiver

Response by captaindoug1 on the 27th Jun 2018

looking good, my Brooklin that I built 25 years ago has pulled a 250 pound barge using a 4 blade brass prop. Keep up the build

Response by figtree7nts on the 27th Jun 2018

Thanks, Captaindoug1👍

Your Brooklyn sounds like a real power house!

I'm looking forward to my Brooklyn's maiden voyage!
In about a month or so!