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1/700 Horizon Class Frigate
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Author:  mikegr [ Sat Jan 14, 2023 12:17 pm ]
Post subject:  1/700 Horizon Class Frigate
Horizon class is a modern type of warship a product of joint development by Italy, France and UK (which later withdraw to develop its own type 45 destroyer).

Although classified as frigates at 7.000 dwt they are rather destroyers than frigates

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A comparison to the previous project
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Author:  mikegr [ Sun Jan 15, 2023 1:44 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/700 Horizon Class Frigate
DavidP wrote:
do you have the plans for it as I do if you need them?


Hi David
I have basic drawings and tons of photos. Every help appreciated thanks.
Author:  mikegr [ Thu Jan 19, 2023 1:12 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/700 Horizon Class Frigate
Like in the previous project I start building the hull with a piece of Swedish pine. The rear helicopter landing area was printed

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I think i will go for the Andrea Doria

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Author:  Neptune [ Sat Jan 21, 2023 1:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/700 Horizon Class Frigate
Great subject, I'll follow along. :thumbs_up_1:
Author:  mikegr [ Thu Jan 26, 2023 2:31 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/700 Horizon Class Frigate
Neptune wrote:
Great subject, I'll follow along. :thumbs_up_1:

Thanks for the interest on my WIP
The next part was the forward superstructure. Sanded down to fit the hull then gave a coat of wood sealer.

Then, bridge and hangar was printed and test fitted.

Then I realized that I wanted to work the interior of the hangar, but at a dimension of approx. 12x30mm that was simply too narrow. So I decided to reprint it in two pieces splitted in 2/3 of the total width.

Then work on interior begun. A paint disaster led me to a 3rd print but after work and experimentation I got a positive result.

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Author:  mikegr [ Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:47 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/700 Horizon Class Frigate
The hangar is complete. I did some test fitting experimenting with the LED fitting while paint was fresh yet. Then I test fitted some others printed parts, bridge and radar mast
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Author:  mikegr [ Mon Jan 30, 2023 1:21 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/700 Horizon Class Frigate
DavidP wrote:
why do you have a circle groove in the helipad?

this is engraved lines for painting the white circle but wrong calculation made them too deep. I thought a 0.10 mm gap would not be visible but i was wrong. It will be filled with white putty.
Author:  mikegr [ Mon Jan 30, 2023 1:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/700 Horizon Class Frigate
DavidP wrote:
I would have scribed it with a compass then painted the ring. the tie downs I would have painted spots instead of doing what you did.


I am a terrible painter.
Author:  mikegr [ Sat Feb 18, 2023 12:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/700 Horizon Class Frigate
Back to work after recovery from some neck pain

The mast is ready. It was printed in two halves. Then I added details by hand. Not easy to mess with brittle resin tiny parts. But there supposed to be some fun right? Besides the final outcome was satisfying so worth the effort.
Next part was the vertical launcher in front. With such details only a print was possible and it came as expected. One of the few parts that there was no need for a reprint.
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Author:  mikegr [ Sat Feb 25, 2023 2:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/700 Horizon Class Frigate
Next part after gluing superstructure and main radar was the funnel along with the base and the secondary mast. I made it in 3 pieces and glued them together. Then I paint it before test fitting. Finally I scratch built the middle section. Only main pieces left are SMART radar and rear funnel.
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Author:  mikegr [ Tue Mar 07, 2023 2:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/700 Horizon Class Frigate
Last major piece in place except some putty on the joining point with the deck. It is the rear mack, (combo of mast and stack, very distinguishable feature in Knox class frigates).

Time to put some teeth to the dragon while keep working on paintjob. Note the forward mast broken on top. Water washable resin is no where strong as resin used with moulds, I think polyurethane.

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Author:  mikegr [ Sun Mar 12, 2023 2:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/700 Horizon Class Frigate
Did some minor improvements, I printed the Oto Breda 76mm guns. The barrels were a product of scratch built using 0.4mm , 0,3 needles and 0.20mm wire brass

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Author:  mikegr [ Sun Mar 19, 2023 2:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/700 Horizon Class Frigate
Some progress has been done.

Added smaller parts like torpedo decoy launchers, ECM devices, hangar door, 25 mm guns, SMART-L radar, mast antenna and some satellite systems. Few details like handrails, liferings left before start railing and rigging.

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Author:  mikegr [ Sun Jun 11, 2023 9:27 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/700 Horizon Class Frigate
Long time after update but progress didn't stop. I managed to add final details, correct bow shape and more.

I'm satisfied with the result except the painting and decals on the heli deck which proved wrongly calculated. A helicopter was added to cover a part of it instead or reworking on it. Its also my first attempt to built a detailed open hangar with light, I won't make a sea base for this instead a dock layout with her sister Type 45 is planned as a future built, so I can demonstrate the differences of these vessels.
I thank the member DavidP for his contribution on images and plans

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Author:  mikegr [ Mon Jun 12, 2023 12:25 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/700 Horizon Class Frigate
DavidP wrote:
you are welcome. what ship is next?


i will start a new mini project in a few weeks. Its a Visby corvette 3d model i bought recently. Because i want to train myself on camo painting and make a presentation with it on a high speed trial

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Author:  Amphion [ Mon Jun 12, 2023 8:31 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/700 Horizon Class Frigate
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