The Ship Model Forum

Progress continued. The final display with Horizon Class. And a resin base
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I thank again the member DavidP for his valuable contribution

More pieces were printed. Some PE parts added while working with test fitting
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Next was the hangar. I printed the right half and made some adjustment to fit the PE externally. I made them in separate pieces so I can scratch built the interior more easily them glue them together. Like in Horizon class because of the side compartments for inflatable storage, the heli hangar is somewhat narrow.

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Next was to print the central area between the hangar and the bridge where funnels and towers will placed upon.However because of warping problems that I couldn't solve after many attempts, I removed it and replaced it with plywood wrapped with plastic fillets for a smoother finish. This handwork took me 2 hours instead of 2 wasted evenings, what a bitter lesson.

Fortunately the other piece, the main canon printed just fine and a barrel made of needle pieces was added along with hand rails.
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[quote="DavidP"]did I send you those plans?[/quote]
Yes I usually mention this upon finishing my work

[quote="Fliger747"]Mike:

As currently serving in the gulf of Aden, HMS Diamond?[/quote]
Most probably HMS Daring. With harpoon canisters on without, not sure yet.

I made the hull. It looked clumsy and wide. I had to remeasure to get the proper dimensions.
Excess "fat" was trimmed down and it was shortened by 3 cm. After more careful work I shaped the sides and upon finish wood was polished.
Then, I add the PE heli deck on rear and a 2.5 mm piece of resin on bow to shape the forecastle.Finally priming and sanding the bow, stern and the sides, several times.
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Mike:

As currently serving in the gulf of Aden, HMS Diamond?

I will build the cousin of my previous work - Horizon class, the type 45 Destroyer.


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