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Finishing up details on the foremast
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I’ll prime it later and then add the antennas.

A bit of detail on the stacks - grills and ladders
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[quote="Fliger747"]Just as a hint, the auto body filler works really well to fair hulls. I have used it successfully for many models and it makes a good base for primers, then finish paint. Fairly easy to mix in the hardener, small batches work best as the working time is not long.

Enjoy![/quote]

Hi Fliger747,
Thanks for the advice, I really appreciate all the help I can get. I’ve been using a spak filler which is fairly soft, only because the wood I use is also relatively soft and easy to sand. I’d be worried that body filler might be too hard in comparison, or is it softer as well?
Cheers,
Phil

Just as a hint, the auto body filler works really well to fair hulls. I have used it successfully for many models and it makes a good base for primers, then finish paint. Fairly easy to mix in the hardener, small batches work best as the working time is not long.

Enjoy!

HMAS Anzac’s Funnels
It’s been years but I’ve finally made some progress on my 1/136 model of the HMAS Anzac. I’m working on the twin funnels. After years of back surgeries and living with chronic pain and a life threatening illness scare, I’m back to working on my ship. And the best part about that is, it’s counted as physical therapy! :heh: LOL
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Next is a rework of the two main masts
Cheers!

More progress with the masts:
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I've given them a first undercoat and sat them on the ship to see what they look like. I have some more sanding and undercoating to do yet though and there is more detail to add to each mast.
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Regards,
Phil

Hi All,

Forward Mast:
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The top part of the mast didn't look right, the plans seem to have the post narrower than actual photos, so I widened the post.

ASMD Mast
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More to follow..
Regards,
Phil

Hi All,

Happy New Year to everyone!

I've spray painted an undercoat on the ship. It helps to highlight all the flaws, bumps, cracks and other marks which I will try to fill or mask later.
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Currently I'm working on the forward mast and the ASMD mast.

[quote="Forlornhope"]Great to see more progress going on with it, she is looking really good keep it up Phil :)[/quote]
Hi Callum,
Thanks for the comment, much appreciated. I've been recovering from an injury but I might be able to get back into it again soon. In fact, I think it would be good physio, haha! Or at least therapeutic! :heh: :heh:
Cheers,

Great to see more progress going on with it, she is looking really good keep it up Phil :)

Hi Scott (K494) & Capitão Norbert,
Thank you both for your comments and for following my scratch build!
Much appreciated.
More updates soon...
Regards,
Phil

Hi Phil
I like to see this building.
the model looks good and very well executed
I look forward to more news of this model
wonderfull Buildings :cool_2:

Great RAN project,I'm following your build. :thumbs_up_1:

Scott

[quote="Aop Aur"]Looking great! I showed pictures of your build to other people and they all give it a :thumbs_up_1: It is especially cool to know this is all made out of those hard popsicle sticks!! Keep up the good work! :woo_hoo:

Aop[/quote]
Hi Aop,
Haha! Thank you so much to you and your friends! :thanks: :wave_1:
So, just out of interest, do you have the same kind of Popsicle sticks in your ice-creams in Thailand?
Good luck to you and Aur for your performances! Hope all goes well.
Cheers,
Phil

Looking great! I showed pictures of your build to other people and they all give it a :thumbs_up_1: It is especially cool to know this is all made out of those hard popsicle sticks!! Keep up the good work! :woo_hoo:

Aop

Hi All,
I've made new parts for the ship. Unfortunately, these weren't on the older ship plans that I have, so I had to draw them myself from photos. I don't know how accurate they will be (which bothers me)... but I couldn't find the newer plans. I don't even know what they are called... Can anyone help? One is like a gangplank...lol
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And I've made the helo bay roller door
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Next will be some more filling and sanding and an undercoat...

Regards,
Phil

Hi All,
Had a bit of a break thanks to an unwanted holiday in hospital - I don't recommend it! All better now.
I started working on the forward mast but made a big mistake (note to self: don't have that second glass of wine while modelling... :big_grin: )
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Tada! Wait.... Oops! :Oops_1:
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After placing the mast on the ship I quickly realized there was something wrong! I double checked the measurements and discovered it was too high. The base was correct and the side angles were correct. I was about to throw it in the bin and start again - but then I realized, if only the height was wrong, I could just cut it shorter...
Rookie mistake! :crazy: :tongue:
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Now the height is correct, it looks much better
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Cheers,
Phil

[quote="Forlornhope"]Holy cow Phil, she is really coming together nicely mate, well done keep it up :)[/quote]

Hi Callum,
Thanks, much appreciated! :thumbs_up_1:
Phil

Holy cow Phil, she is really coming together nicely mate, well done keep it up :)

[quote="Aop Aur"]Very nice! That's pure scratch-building work. I hope my build will turn out this good... :heh: This must be one of the finest popsicle sticks models ever made for sure!

Keep it up! :thumbs_up_1:
Aop[/quote]

Hi Aop & Aur,
You're too kind, thank you. There are some amazing popsicle and match-stick modelers out there, I hope to be as good as them one day.
I am enjoying watching your models too. I'm sure you'll do well. :thumbs_up_1:
I'd just like to show you a comparison of the rudder and propeller from my first build and this one.
I believe the only reasons I've improved are firstly hands-on experience and secondly, the inspiration I've gained from the members of this forum.
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The first one (the red one) looks kind of embarrassing to me now, but it was probably the best I could conceive at the time. Now that I've tried to learn from what the other members are doing, and pushed myself beyond what I thought I was capable of, I'm surprised how well things are turning out. The good thing with scratch building is, if it doesn't work the first time, you can always try again.
Happy modelling! :thumbs_up_1: :big_grin:
Phil