Kevin Aris Posted November 3, 2022 Author Share Posted November 3, 2022 Good evening everyone thank you so much for comments and likes as a member suggested on another forum suggested i went and ordered some more suitable, I frame (3 different sizes) and today made another attempt at the after-Boat rack (Evergreen 272 and 1mm brass wire, i am real pleased with the result whilst waiting for the strips i also did other bits like detailing the after stack been a busy couple of weeks, and i have not been doing as much on the forums as normal, like many others, we have been making life easier for ourselves and finding ways to keep ourselves warm but at the same time not restrict what we do we made the decision that during the day if possible, we would both work from my mancave, keeping that warm and comfortable would mean not having to keep the temperature up in other rooms, that has worked very well so far, however the mild weather here in the SW has helped a lot 2nd set of boat racks has been made up today, i ran out of 1mm straight brass rod and substituted it for .8 wire, which is ok but seams a lot flimsier, getting it straight was harder than thought, but once painted and in its place, it should be ok 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry L Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Great work on the boat racks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 The brass racks are a great improvement. Good move. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted November 6, 2022 Author Share Posted November 6, 2022 good evening everyone thank you for comments and likes, having built up the 2nd set of racks i then had to work out how they are fitted, they appear to sit on top of two small cabins, of which i presently dont know their purpose, but they have doors, so yet again when i find out, i will let you know 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry L Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Really looking good, I see your helper is keeping an eye on you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted November 6, 2022 Author Share Posted November 6, 2022 37 minutes ago, Jerry L said: Really looking good, I see your helper is keeping an eye on you. never far away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share Posted November 11, 2022 good morning everyone thank you for comments and likes im still hoping to finish this build before the end of the year, im busy saving me pennies for the next project, my delay if any will be the boat gantries, i dont evem know if they will fit, all the upper superstructure has now been added, with access to power for any other lighting points that may be required. This morning the after raised deck was permanently fitted, and seams to have gone on ok, all this scratch work seams quite messy to me, working without plans, im finding quite tricky intentions are now to slowly work forward and get her complete 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry L Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 'working without plans,'. That is the story of my life! However, you seem to do it extremely well.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted November 16, 2022 Author Share Posted November 16, 2022 good evening every one thank you for comments and likes been deck grafting, and removing some of the unwanted markings next on the lest to paint and fit sorry the boi wanted to be in the photo after davits in the Britannic position EZ lines on the cranes rather than PE 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 good evening, everyone thank you for comments and likes after cranes complete, used EZ line on them rather than PE moving fwd and up another difference in the layout to Titanic (yep another) the beams running fwd to aft, support the awnings i finished this rail last night, and this afternoon it was another, "not Britannic" this is why the deck is squared off slightly lighter, but i now have room for another two gantry power houses The gantries are due to arrive this week, i can then tell if the boat racks work or not, knowing me they wont 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 (edited) Truly incredible. I've read through from the beginning and am totally floored by your work. More power to you, Kevin! Edited November 25, 2022 by k5054nz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted November 25, 2022 Author Share Posted November 25, 2022 18 hours ago, k5054nz said: Truly incredible. I've read through from the beginning and am totally floored by your work. More power to you, Kevin! Thank you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted November 25, 2022 Author Share Posted November 25, 2022 good evening everyone thank you for comments and likes the crane gantries arrived from Shapeways in Holland, Britannic was only fitted with 5 of the 8 sets ordered as a result of the Titanic disaster, made up in 4 pieces, base plate, the crane/jib arm and slot like all kits, they are not always suited for conversion, and a lot of artistic licence is required to make it work, its not magic, just a lot of worrying, of what people might think of my pathetic attempt to show a build in progress i have two sets of gantries in place, but the spacing between them is slightly different as there is not enough space to put everything in, also the superstructure islands are different between the two hulls however they are are now in place and hopefully staying there, im still thoroughly enjoying this, but so looking forward to getting back into wood some walkway supports are raised a bit, will be sorted Some of the extra detail, ladders and fixing points 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 good evening everyone thank you for comments and likes the 4 sets of the after gantries are now in place, i added some extra detail on then to give them more depth the next part is lighting the 4 red crosses, this is taking me longer than anticipated, but good fun l the after-boat gantries are now in place, and im as happy as can be considering, som more platforms to go in as well as ladders as i then make my way towards the third smoke stack 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancona Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 Completely barking and bl**dy amazing, just building the kit would be an enormous undertaking, but a conversion ?????, kin ell Kev !!!! Wonderful stuff, and it really is coming together now ! Cheers David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted December 4, 2022 Author Share Posted December 4, 2022 On 03/12/2022 at 12:40, Dancona said: Completely barking and bl**dy amazing, just building the kit would be an enormous undertaking, but a conversion ?????, kin ell Kev !!!! Wonderful stuff, and it really is coming together now ! Cheers David Thank you, and to top it all it was meant to be a 3-month build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted December 4, 2022 Author Share Posted December 4, 2022 good evening everyone thank you for comments and likes this build keeps getting ideas way above my skill levels, i now seem to have a representation of the Britannic, as a steppingstone for someone to come along and show how it should be done, perhaps thats the way the hobby is but if someone was to spend a few more coins than i wish to they could make it look quite nice things that i should have done planned electrics before the build started obtained at least one extra full deck set found a better source for the deck machinery (pumps, vents fans etc after working out how to wire the after red cross i moved midships and looked at the floodlighting of the midships cross, yet again the first attempt melted, even though the lamp had more room 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 Gidday Kevin, I think most of us can think of things we 'should have done' after completing a model. You've done a great job of this. The floodlight illuminating the red cross on the ship's side is a nice touch. Regards, Jeff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Is it finished then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted December 10, 2022 Author Share Posted December 10, 2022 6 hours ago, Bertie McBoatface said: Is it finished then? LOL - NO another month or so, i have hardly touched the PE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted December 11, 2022 Author Share Posted December 11, 2022 good evening everyone thank you for comments and likes i have now moved to the front end working around the bridge and the forward stack, but even at this stage i am moving bits of titanic as they dont appear on this hull most of the lighting is now done, i will try and get nav light to work, but doubt i will be doing any mast lights 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killingholme Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Hi Kevin, Nice work. Those upgraded ventilators certainly make a big difference. Are you going to attempt the green lights that hospital ships wore? I'm not sure about Britannic, but the red crosses might have been illuminated too? Would certainly make for a striking model! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted December 12, 2022 Author Share Posted December 12, 2022 11 minutes ago, Killingholme said: Hi Kevin, Nice work. Those upgraded ventilators certainly make a big difference. Are you going to attempt the green lights that hospital ships wore? I'm not sure about Britannic, but the red crosses might have been illuminated too? Would certainly make for a striking model! all the red cross are illuminated, they are seen better in some photos better than others as for the green lights, i am still undecided they are not an on the shelf item that i have found 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted December 23, 2022 Author Share Posted December 23, 2022 i would like to wish everyone Merry Christmas, and hope everyone has a safe new year 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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