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Topic review - 1:72nd scale Scharnhorst.
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Fliger747
  Post subject:  Re: 1:72nd scale Scharnhorst.  Reply with quote
In days far past I have used the various archival 100% rag Strathmore heavy Papers for construction of Model Railroad, buildings, ship superstructures, even rolling stock and trucks. A versatile material and has held up well for some of the items I produced for more than 50 years now.

Nice work!
Post Posted: Tue May 10, 2016 10:14 pm
Aop Aur
  Post subject:  Re: 1:72nd scale Scharnhorst.  Reply with quote
Hello all :wave_1:

Paul, your Scharnhorst looks too good..I can't believe someone would create such a beautiful model out of cardboard!
:woo_hoo: :woo_hoo:
Is your build finished? Did I missed anything? Anymore updates?

Superb modeling skill... :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1:

Aop
Post Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 11:41 am
Haratio Fales
  Post subject:  Re: 1:72nd scale Scharnhorst.  Reply with quote
Happy holidays Paul. hope the build is going well.

Smooth sailing. Haratio.
Post Posted: Thu Jan 02, 2014 12:35 am
Paul Salomone
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Good morning all,

Today I am posting some more progress pictures related to the interior detailing of the admiral's bridge.

Cheers.

Paul.


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File comment: The floor planking under way. The outer line ia already in place, and the start of the inlaying planking.
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File comment: The floor planking ready for weathering and finish.
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File comment: The construction of the electrically operated rudder steering gear.
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File comment: The construction of the Ship's compass column.
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File comment: The stiffener plates attached to the brass uprights and the roof tee beams.
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File comment: A closer look at the stiffener plates as can be viewed from the outside of the bridge.
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Post Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 4:13 am
Song Jung Gun
  Post subject:  Re: 1:72nd scale Scharnhorst.  Reply with quote
Hi paul!
I always studied from your detailed works.
Thank you very much!
Song.
Post Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 5:19 pm
Diederick44
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hello mr.paul . Thanx for the tips and your model is really looking amazing . The hull is extremely tough to coat with paper for me since i can only work from rib to rib and i must do either left or right . The main thing is that it angers me since i cant get that smooth finish that i have seen , i am making my superstructures from litho to give it that metal look and finish
Post Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 5:01 am
Dave Wooley
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Hi Paul great job you are doing , I very much like the pack of nuts and bolts .
Dave Wooley
Post Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 4:58 am
Paul Salomone
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Good morning all,

Today I am posting the pictures related to the detailing of the interior of the admiral's bridge.

Cheers.

Paul.


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File comment: The set of window frames, ready for the next step.
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File comment: The bolt heads, as supplied from Tichy train Group.
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File comment: A close up view of the bolt heads.
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File comment: The first window frame, with the locking bolt heads in place.
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File comment: The full set of window frames ready to be fitted in place.
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File comment: The interior view of the admiral's bridge, showing the window frames in place.
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File comment: The equipment fitted on to the rear side of the admiral's bridge.
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File comment: A 1:72nd scale figure placed adjacent to the panel, for comparision of scale.
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Post Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 4:40 am
Paul Salomone
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Hello Diederick 44,

Are you assembling a paper model? In this case you are in for a rough time, until you get the hang of it.When dealing with paper models, you must first have a strong framework assembly to maintain stability while applying the sides and the hull sections. Do not rush things. One piece at a time and let the adhesive dry. The best adhesive you can use for paper is UHU. A german product, and is very good; just buy the large tube, as the little ones do not last long.
If you are using cardboard, please note that it has the same properties of the wood. cardboard has like veins running through the laminations, so if you try to bend the card in favour of the lines of the veins, you will obtain a perfect circular pattern. But if you try to bend it the other way round, you will end up with nothing but a cardboard full orf tears and kinks.
Post Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 4:33 am
Diederick44
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good morning mr.paul , wouldnt litho be a better substitude ? ? Its quite sturdy and does give a beautiful finish , i am having a hard time forming a paper hull , its driving me nuts . Any tips please ?
Post Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 3:39 am
Paul Salomone
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Hello Luky,

The main material I used for both the super structure and the turrets is 1mm thick cardboard. Of course to gain the strength I needed, many a times I applied more layers of cardboard.
But all in all, cardboard proved to be quite easy to handle and faithfull, and once treated as it shoukld be, can be sanded down like wood.
Post Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 2:34 am
Luky
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What is the material you are using to construct the turrets?
Post Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 12:38 pm
Richard J OMalley
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Magnificent
Post Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 10:28 am
Paul Salomone
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Good morning all,

Thank you all for looking in and your kind comments.

Today I am posting the progress pictures related to the works carried out during the weekend. I have produced the seating for the clear glass panes, and started to produce the window frames for the interior side of the bridge.

here are the pictures.

Cheers.

Paul.


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File comment: Reinforcing beams added to the underside of the bridge roof slab.
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File comment: Planning out the window frames.
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File comment: Cutting out the access plastic.
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File comment: The frames, ready to be cut off.
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File comment: The first frame, ready for finishing.
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File comment: The first frame, ready for installation and fitting on the rivets.
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File comment: Fitting in the rear pane seating panels for the top side of the bridge.
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File comment: A close view.
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File comment: Both the top and bottom seating panels have been fitted in.
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File comment: A close up view of the window seating panels.
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Post Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 4:32 am
mick
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excellent work on a beauiful ship
Post Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 3:18 pm
tweety777
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This is one big project I can't miss...
I love scale 1:75 and everything close to it, it gives a good size and good detailing possibilities.

Greetings Josse
Post Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 2:08 pm
ADM
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superb work ! and the perfect scale !
Post Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 11:57 am
Capitão Norbert
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wonderfull.....
i like the brass reinfoircements in the bridge.
your work is top notch as say my friends here
:thumbs_up_1: :cool_2:
Post Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 1:06 pm
Paul Salomone
  Post subject:  Re: 1:72nd scale Scharnhorst.  Reply with quote
Good morning all,

Hello Song Jung Gun _ Many thanks for looking in and for the kind words.

Hello Diederick44 - Many thanks for your kind interest. I first saw a picture of the Scharnhorst when I was 6 years old, and Immediately fell in love with the ship. I always had a soft spot for three gunned turreted ships, but the Scharnhorst had a beautifull supersturcture and hull. A long time ago I purchased the set of David McGregor scale 1:200 and upscaled them to 1:72 scale. Of course, you have to put in mind that the scale plans are not always accurate, so it is of the utmost importance that you always check with real photos and pictures. reasearch is very important.

Cheers.

Paul.
Post Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 3:01 am
Diederick44
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good morning mr.paul , did you scale your plan to the size of your model or is your plan smaller ? ? I really want to build a 1:144 scale of this ship , i never really liked scharnhorst and gneisnau but somehow i fell in love with theyre design . Keep up the excellent work man
Post Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 2:25 am

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