Dads203 Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Been a while since your last updates mate, looking good so far Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted June 12, 2011 Author Share Posted June 12, 2011 I know Dan, that's the trouble with letting life get in the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Looking very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 Latest update. Have finished the bridge section, with the exception of some rigging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosco Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Looking good. What are you going to use to seal the wooden deck ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A H Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Vey nice work. I think I need to get my sea legs back and build another ship soon. I see Trumpeter have just released a 1:700 RN Roma too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 Vey nice work. I think I need to get my sea legs back and build another ship soon. I see Trumpeter have just released a 1:700 RN Roma too... Thanks Paul. Yeah they have, but I'm waiting for the 1/350 kit. Looking good. What are you going to use to seal the wooden deck ? I'm not going to seal it. Don't think it's necessary, as, when finished it will be housed in a case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelman182 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Dang, she is looking right purty! Not sure if I'll EVER get round to getting one of these, but these pics are seriously tempting! That deck makes a real difference, too. Keep up the good work, Dave. Longing to see it all finished. Cheers Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 Dang, she is looking right purty!Not sure if I'll EVER get round to getting one of these, but these pics are seriously tempting! That deck makes a real difference, too. Keep up the good work, Dave. Longing to see it all finished. Cheers Kev Thanks Kev. To be honest, I'll be glad to see it finished. I've just got to get over the amount of etch that still needs to be added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Top work Dave, looking good the finish line is looming mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 Top work Dave, looking good the finish line is looming mate Get back to your Sea Vixen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted July 3, 2011 Author Share Posted July 3, 2011 Latest section to be completed, although, having reviewed the photos I need to do a bit of touching up here and there. The WEM railings were cut to size which made things a lot easier, even though some of the bending was straight forward. I've also replaced the kits stand supports as they really weren't up to the job, making the model unstable. So using the works 3D printer and Solid Works software I quickly knocked up much larger ones. Not sure what colour to paint them yet, but they make the model so much safer on the stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Dave, now that's looking good mate, really like the new stands you have printed. Well worth the wait for your WIP's fella Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted July 3, 2011 Author Share Posted July 3, 2011 Cheers Dan. Each section is a model in it's own right. Every time I think I'm getting to the end I find more and more parts to add. But a section a week seems to be the norm. So only 2 or 3 weeks more work and it'll be ready for display. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephLalor Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 That's one heck of a model coming along there, great work. Mention was made of the vinyl material used for some of the components of Academy's ship kits. I have their 1/700 Bismarck and the funnel is moulded in it. I'm probably out to lunch here but I think it allows the part to deform slightly on release from the mould, thereby allowing detail to be moulded on those surfaces of the part that slide past the mould on the way out. Joseph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelman182 Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 I've also replaced the kits stand supports as they really weren't up to the job, making the model unstable. So using the works 3D printer and Solid Works software I quickly knocked up much larger ones. Not sure what colour to paint them yet, but they make the model so much safer on the stand. Cor Blimey, Dave! You better get some paint on those new stand pieces - it looks like she's sitting on a couple of teacups! Seriously though, looking better and better. Long haul, those big battlewagons with all the PE, ain't they? You're doing a great job - but I still haven't bought one! hee hee... Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnerdad Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Looking very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Coming along very nicely...great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted July 5, 2011 Author Share Posted July 5, 2011 I've managed to get quite a bit more done over the last couple of evenings, the advantage of having done all those sub assemblies earlier. The final parts of the superstructure are fitted and most of the finer details. Just a few more bits to add and to dress the mast before fitting. Also sprayed the rear swastika on the quaterdeck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Great stuff Dave, you have my permission to carry on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indydog Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Excellent build Dave. Look forward to seeing her finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derwentsider Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Fantastic work so far,there is amazing detail everywhere you look.I particularly like the small boats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted July 7, 2011 Author Share Posted July 7, 2011 Well, managed to finish her a lot quicker than I had expected, although having taken the photos I've noticed a couple small items still need to be added. I also have to sort out what colour to paint the stand, then it'll be ready for RFI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Looks grand that Dave... now sort out the teacups Alclad gold will look nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted July 7, 2011 Author Share Posted July 7, 2011 Looks grand that Dave... now sort out the teacups Alclad gold will look nice That's the way I was going to be honest. Gloss black primer then the gold, then some gloss varnish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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