jimbuna Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Very inspiring indeed.....looking fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComfortablyNumb Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 (edited) Thanks very much for the nice comments gentlemen, its certainly appreciated! Well finally... I have the superstructure done. Here a couple pics of the top deck and the total ss subassembly: Thanks for viewing my post! Comments and suggestions are welcome. -Tim Edited February 20, 2012 by ComfortablyNumb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Awesome work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Well I've got to take my hat off to you, the naked PE look certainly is impressive- as long as it's done the way you've done it. I'm still struggling to see how clean you keep your gluing, try as I might there's always some slight splurge or overrun around smaller parts. Looks magnificent, really does. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave A Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Good lord that is terrifying. Or awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComfortablyNumb Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) I'm still struggling to see how clean you keep your gluing, try as I might there's always some slight splurge or overrun around smaller parts. Hi Al bud! Thanks for your comments, and Dave as well. The method I use for glueing is rather simple I'm sorry to say (I wish I had a BIG revelation to make hehe, but I don't unfortunately) ...small amounts of pva glue applied with a toothpick, usually to the part itself vs the model. Most excess pva almost "disappears" as it dries and becomes opaque, transmitting the color underneath mostly. Sometimes, in glueing railing posts for example, where I have sometimes had to repeatedly reposition and re-apply the glue to the same posts, a visable build up will occur...in this case, PVA glue's flexibility versus CA's hardnesss can come into play. IE: If you can get to the part before the pva cures (16-24 hrs), it is relatively easy to remove the glue buildup from the part and start again clean. You cant do that with CA as easily! Removing the pva does also remove any paint already applied however (which is a BIG DRAG when you are building in the sequence I am) but I know 99% of pe application takes place prior to painting, so thats not an issue for most folks. There are sort of 2 keys to working with PVA glues I have found...due to its initial weak strength compared to CA, curing time is important. Also, if the bottle is at any time exposed to freezing temps prior to application (in shipping the glue to hobby shops or to your house) the product is useless. **edit (one thing that has occured to me and I dont know if its true or not...I am small framed (5'8", 145) and my hands are relatively small (compared to some of the big, whopping meathook hands my golfing buddies have hehe) and that may be an advantage, I'm not sure. I also like to use a new blade for every session, filing off brass attachment stubs on some of the small parts is VERY difficult without mangling the part, so a clean, close cut is to be valued for one's sanity. I also use a black acrylic sheet to cut on, as the brass stands out very well and my blades last MUCH longer than using glass to cut on. I use Xacto's new Z-Blades as well) Interestingly, I cannot drink caffeinated coffee prior to going to the bench. It makes my hands shake slightly, so decaf if you're having a cup of jo while working ) Thx again for your questions, I appreciate the interest... and long live britmodeller.com! -Tim Edited February 23, 2012 by ComfortablyNumb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smyfe Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Tim, i love your work, but i think i may as well take up Lego Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu_davros Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Thanks Tim for the info on how you manage such miracles with etch, what you consider a small simple fact is a major revelation to me, I never thought to use PVA to glue etch, I've always fought with cyano and cursed the stuff for sticking the etch to everything but the kit. Thanks for showing us your incredible build. Cheers, Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Thanks a lot for that mini tutorial Tim, as usual the key is clean and careful work! Currently I'm using a combination of superglue gel, thin CA, GS Hypo cement and Gator Grip. Perhaps i should just play the patience game and stick to using the Grip, it does dry almost invisibly. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xffw45343tg Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Hells bells! Lego for me too I think. Definitely no point trying to make models. I couldn't do what you're doing in 1:3, never mind 1:350. I take my hat off. And eat it in dumb bewilderment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christof Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Been following this for a while. Truly amazing work. Christof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComfortablyNumb Posted March 4, 2012 Author Share Posted March 4, 2012 Thanks for the comments, its appreciated! Small update; still plugging away ... here foredeck is about 3/4 done: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garry Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Only just found this build, one word brilliant sums it up. Can I ask the make of glue you used please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 That foredeck looks amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComfortablyNumb Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 Hi Garry and Jim! Thanks for your nice comments, they are appreciated! I have the foredeck done now... Thanks for your interest, comments and suggestions are always welcome! -Tim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Looks better with each update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterbuilder Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 very very very good. All I can say is don't rush it for any one. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndon Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Superb work. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComfortablyNumb Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 Jimbuna, John and Dave, thanks for your comments! flight deck: Thanks for viewing my post and comments and suggestions are welcome! -Tim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Awesome work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 The delicacy of those handrails, and the flawless application are most impressive! Great looking flight deck. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComfortablyNumb Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share Posted March 18, 2012 Thanks for the nice words guys! Anyway, have the main searchlight decks and high-angle gun controllers done this week. Please pardon the 8 pics, but due to size and placement difficulties of the pe and most of the railings, this was a most challenging section. I hope you like my searchlights! Cheers! Thanks for viewing my post -Tim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 We should be thanking you for posting such great shots of your excellent work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 You must be Edward Tweezerhands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComfortablyNumb Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 You must be Edward Tweezerhands! Haha! Thanks PHaTNesS! Hi guys and thanks for viewing my post. I have the rear bridge superstructure done, it contains a major antenna array that was challenging...I had to build most of it upside down, as can be seen in the first picture. Your comments and suggestions are most welcome! -Tim Here is the rest of the rear-bridge nearly completed: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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