beefy66 Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 I think the rough surface of the balloon gives it some character the lines of the hull remind me of the HMS Sir Gareth Armored Trawler looking good so far there Rob Stay Safe beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancona Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Thats starting to look really special Rob, makes a huge difference getting the strakes on the hull ! Cheers David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 The drifter's looking great, Rob. I've expressed my concern about their crappy surface finish to Shapeways many times, to no avail . The last time was for the torpedoes & Bofors guns on my Brave Borderer build. Shapeways resin is really hard, making filing & sanding the surface difficult. I'll be watching to see how the primer fix works out. John 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAUL67 Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 I’m still trying to get my head around how small this drifter is…it’s really starting to come together Rob… Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve D Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 4 hours ago, robgizlu said: The surface is just Horrible! I agree the surface is not there yet, Barrage balloons had a smoother shinier surface I think, vs this picture I wouldn't be afraid to try a little metallic aluminium, it may help Difficult subject Rob, coming together very nicely Cheers Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Now that's shaping up very nicely. A star is born Stay safe Kev 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Looks like you're getting into the scratch building zone there Rob. Looking very much the part. Keep up the good work. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Room for a latecomer Rob? Just had a good look at this latest project and I'm most impressed with the way that hull has come together. Will follow this one for sure! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted February 16, 2022 Author Share Posted February 16, 2022 On 2/15/2022 at 5:12 PM, longshanks said: Now that's shaping up very nicely. A star is born Stay safe Kev You want to see my Judy Garland twirl.... On 2/15/2022 at 3:36 PM, Steve D said: I agree the surface is not there yet, Barrage balloons had a smoother shinier surface I think, vs this picture I wouldn't be afraid to try a little metallic aluminium, it may help Difficult subject Rob, coming together very nicely Cheers Steve Hi Steve - I agree. I'd lined up the Alclad Semi-matt aluminium accordingly. it's a great pic and it's reinforced my idea as to how to suspend the balloon. Angle the thinnest piece of wire that will suspend it so that it enters the balloon near the ventral fin and then run the thinnest wires I can find froom the balloon flap attachments to a junction such as the above to "stabilize" it. Dat's der theory anyhow Thanks for all the comments Fellas Rob 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted February 21, 2022 Author Share Posted February 21, 2022 So this is one from the Matthews Shipyard for @Courageous and @beefy66 who I always rib for multiple builds Colombo still on the boil having stepped aside for the Drifter with D 736 and Avon Vale in the foreground. The Hunt class seems to be a superb moulding. And thanks to those of you who pointed ou that i managed to include a Credit card in the last set of pics. I appreciate your time gents. The good news is that they are all way old and very time expired and I sue them to dab CA glue onto that I then pickoff with a cocktail stick or accupuncture needle So on with the Drifter Lots of little pieces to make such as the tabernacle foremast support and the capstan The water-line silhouette was made with my new Digitial caliper as suugested by @longshanks - no home should be without one! The tray lid is full of objects that will go onto othe supertructure. Coal scuttles and window lights are added from a White Ensign set and the spares bin The plan is to paint the shell as pictured - then place some transparent plastic bits to "glaz" and lay over some very thin plastic onto the glaze fro framing placing the roof over the whole. The funnel was decidedly fiddly... This dry fit shows how the deck will look. Mast is from a 1/700 Master set Boom is 0.2 nickel rod and the topping lift is 0.15 metalkasten wire Looks like primer, painting and base soon Thanks for looking Rob 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Well my gob is well and truly smacked............. Great work Rob, I reckon you can bin all those kits. No holding you now Kev 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 15 minutes ago, robgizlu said: I always rib for multiple builds You won't catch me doing multiple builds ......... well, hardly ever......er, maybe now and then...... 😉 That drifter is turning into a little masterpiece, love it! Terry 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Awesome work, Rob. How strong is that .2 nickel rod? Could it support that barrage balloon? John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 That looks excellent! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 1 hour ago, robgizlu said: So this is one from the Matthews Shipyard for @Courageous and @beefy66 who I always rib for multiple builds I think we now call this encouragement Rob. I have no excuse with four ships on the go. All looking mighty fine with the additions from the spares box also looking forward to seeing Avon Vale coming along I have a collection date with my Hunt Class in June at the Tyneside show as well as a couple of others I suspect just in time for my birthday. Stay Safe beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted February 21, 2022 Author Share Posted February 21, 2022 4 hours ago, JohnWS said: Awesome work, Rob. How strong is that .2 nickel rod? Could it support that barrage balloon? John That John is currently the burning question Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve5 Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 well rob , that is amazing work , looking forward to more . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve D Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Very tidy indeed Rob, well done sir! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 On 2/21/2022 at 5:42 PM, robgizlu said: So this is one from the Matthews Shipyard for @Courageous and @beefy66 who I always rib for multiple builds Glad to see that the grass isn't growing under your feet Rob, gotta keep busy. What you're achieving here in 1/350 is knocking my 1/100 tug effort out of the park, truly great work indeed. . Stuart 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Gunthwaite Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 On 2/21/2022 at 5:42 PM, robgizlu said: Looks like primer, painting and base soon Thanks for looking Rob Brilliant job Rob! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Bloomin’ ‘eck ! That looks SO good. Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Fantastic work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Hell, Rob that is superb. As I scrolled down through yesterdays big post, my jaw dropped further & further, Flipping 'mazing mate. I even knew a fair bit of what you're doing, I must have been paying attention after all. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve D Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 Hey Rob, where has this project gone? it's looking really cool, I'd love an update Cheers Steve 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 On 4/15/2022 at 9:36 AM, Steve D said: where has this project gone? Good question but I can't talk...that time of the year. Stuart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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