The Ship Model Forum

Any thick stock can be used, I have some on hand. Have you decided how to fix the hull to the base?

Many thanks KB.

So, you went for an accurate cut up front rather than a rough cut and sand. I am afraid some of the technical terms were lost on me, but do I gather that you did reinforce the structure in some way at the newly-open waterline base. (with Plastruct I beam). I will look into that product, which I have never heard of before

Best wishes, Ray

I just did this to a 1/144 Fletcher. I checked my refs, and applied tamiya tape (1/4" approx) to the top of the bootstripe, let the botton run wild. I then checked, and pressed it down firmly. I scribed to that bottom edge, lightly to start, (4-5 passes) then deeper. I then used my xacto saw to cut, going slowly. 3/4 of each side, then tied the ends together. Patience counts here. I intend to JB weld some plastruct I beam at two points to screw the hull to my base. Those will line up to the holes under turrets, or house, whichever works best.
HTH,
KB

Greetings one and all.

I have acquired a copy of the old Revell 1/72 Flower Class corvette. As you may know, this is a full-hull model, but I need to build it as a waterline in order to fit and be visible in the space I have for it. Has anyone tried this?

In the old days, I would just hack off the hull bottom roughly, and then rub the assembled hull against sandpaper taped to a workbench. But this is a large model that may need additional reinforcement around the waterline to withstand such treatment. Any suggestions gratefully received.

Many thanks, Ray in Nottingham UK