Tell me about building hull casemates in smaller scales

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Re: Tell me about building hull casemates in smaller scales

by scratchshipbuilder » Sun Dec 20, 2015 7:05 pm

Ok, but I would think construction considerations on a model would be similar.

Re: Tell me about building hull casemates in smaller scales

by scratchshipbuilder » Sun Dec 20, 2015 1:37 pm

Here is an abandoned build o the California from years ago. As I recall, I built up the vertical and horizntal casemate areas in the notches on the hull stations, then sheeted the hull side and trimmed excess.

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Cement attacked the hull sides. I used .015 and should have used .020

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Better way? I do know, if I use this method again, I need to enlarge the notches to accommodate .030 or so parts.

Tell me about building hull casemates in smaller scales

by scratchshipbuilder » Fri Dec 18, 2015 9:41 am

I've done these semi successfully when I did wood hulls, a rebuilt Nevada. Do you build the casemate area against the hull formers and underside of the main deck, then put on hull sides? I always end up with gaps and a general mess.

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