The Ship Model Forum

Thanks guys! It was a fun build, but took more time than expected. I drilled out the hull drainage ports and opened up the molded slit down the hull. I also added degaussing cable from an old Flyhawk set. Can't beat the price. Won it for $5 at an auction!

I-27 is a beauty!

Scott

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K494 HMCS Arnprior
Royal Canadian Navy

Have been working steadily but have not updated in a while. Here is some superstructure and mast work:

Excellent work Joe!

Joe, is that a marble slab you are working on? I have a marble slab in my kitchen that looks just like that. If it is, what do you find the advantages to be over, say, a standard hobby work mat?

Thanks,

Bob

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Give me a fast ship, for I would like to get out of harm's way!

Nice, crisp work, Joe. Is that a purposefully worn look to the superstructure as you go along, or is just the lighting?

Thank you gentlemen. The first question is no not ceramic. It's a PVC sheet. Second question yes the superstructure has been given some aging effects. Not complete however.

Upper bridge level installed:

Test fit:

The support lattice in the foremast was just too thick (see pictures above) so I rebuilt it using plastic rod and stretched sprue:

Great work,Joe!

Agree, nice rework of the mast.

She is coming along awesomely!! i love the way you glue the railings this is by far the most realistic way, i'm to lazy to do it though.. i can't wait to get to my Tone as soon as i move into my house i'll set everything up and go full throttle. I miss modeling it's been harsh lately with all the new changes and other projects i had to finish first.


Jose

Hull is finished and weathered. Screws and rudders installed. Temporary mounting to board to prevent handling:

Two torpedo launchers and main gun director:

NICE! Still so crisp and straight. I'm envious, Joe, I admit it.

Dan, I can't tell you what the encouraging comments, not to mention the technical help have meant to me and I'm sure many others on this board. That means more than any well built model.

Obviously you build incredible models yourself also!