The Ship Model Forum

The Ship Modelers Source
It is currently Thu Mar 28, 2024 1:31 am

All times are UTC - 6 hours [ DST ]




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 148 posts ]  Go to page Previous  1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ... 8  Next
Author Message
PostPosted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 4:22 pm 
Offline
Waldorf Productions
Waldorf Productions
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2005 11:57 pm
Posts: 541
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Hello again all. :wave_1: Now that both hulls have been fully sheeted off, it's time to seal the balsa wood. In the past few builds, I have used epoxy marine resin. A bit harder than polyester resin. It worked reasonably well, but it is very hard to sand off. On this project, I am going to a new approach.Read on.......
Attachment:
File comment: As I said, I am going to try a new approach here. These are the materials. As you can see, fibreglass polyester resin on the left. Any brand will do. I'll brush this on as an initial coat for the wood sealing process. On the right is the new stuff. This is marine finish gel coat. It also contains polyester resin. But it also has titanium dioxide and styrene. I mixed this with the hardner and then brushed it on, moving quickly as pot life is only about 15 min. or so. It applies well, sort of like thick paint. The key is the styrene content. You could think of it as liquid styrene. I was pleased with the results, as it sands much like plastic. Alot easier than the epoxy resin.
DSC04153.JPG
DSC04153.JPG [ 116.01 KiB | Viewed 3304 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Here are the results. Both hulls have now been treated with the polyester resin first, then two coats of the finish gel coat. Sanded smooth between each coat of both materials. I worked one side at a time. The sealing and finish quality of the gelcoat worked great, and it was relativly easy to sand. I used 200 grit auto paper. Note the white color. Although you can't see it well in the photo, both hulls are very smooth and sealed very well.
DSC04154.JPG
DSC04154.JPG [ 98.28 KiB | Viewed 3304 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Another view here from a different angle. The DE's deck is still balsa. I will laminate it over with .030 styrene sheet before starting on the superstructure. Both hulls will soon be ready for primer coats, which will smooth things out even more.
DSC04165.JPG
DSC04165.JPG [ 98.61 KiB | Viewed 3304 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Close up of the DE hull. Note some body filler work on the stern area. The filler sticks very well to the gelcoating, and blends very well too.
DSC04156.JPG
DSC04156.JPG [ 187.78 KiB | Viewed 3304 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Closer view of the CVE here. Again note the uniformity of the finish.
DSC04158.JPG
DSC04158.JPG [ 179.41 KiB | Viewed 3304 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Stb. side view of the CVE looking forward.. Note I have almost sanded through the gelcoat here in a couple of spots. Thats ok, as there is the fibreglass resin beneath. Not at all noticeable. These two mediums work very well together.
DSC04164.JPG
DSC04164.JPG [ 101.95 KiB | Viewed 3304 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Here I have formed in the bow area of the DE with autobody filler, and shot a little primer on to check for imperfections, some of which you can see. I'll hit those with a little glazing putty, then sand and prime again.
DSC04157.JPG
DSC04157.JPG [ 109.53 KiB | Viewed 3304 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Another view here. I applied the filler to the edge of the styrene strip I added earlier, to get that sharp edge line. Anchors are cast metal.
DSC04169.JPG
DSC04169.JPG [ 88.74 KiB | Viewed 3304 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Overhead view of the DE bow.
DSC04167.JPG
DSC04167.JPG [ 167.15 KiB | Viewed 3304 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: The CVE's bow has now been formed in again using the body filler. Note the bulwark, fabricated from .010 styrene then blended into the hull with the filler. The red spot you see is the glazing putty I spoke of. Sort of like very thick primer, almost a paste. Some of the hawse lips have been added. "Cap" on top of bulwark is thin telephone wire.
DSC04159.JPG
DSC04159.JPG [ 139.71 KiB | Viewed 3304 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Another view here. Bulwark is a tricky piece to do, even with .010 styrene. Difficult to get it to curve correctly in one piece, so I did it in three. Hull is made to be below the boot topping a little bit to show some red hull, when finished. You won't see much red depending on the water action. Anchor hawses and anchors yet to be installed.
DSC04168.JPG
DSC04168.JPG [ 141.81 KiB | Viewed 3304 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Forecastle deck details here. A mix of different materials used here. Styrene, cast metal, brass, etc. Again note the bulwark. Bracing is .025 styrene. Once the flightdeck is attached, you won't see much of this.
DSC04161.JPG
DSC04161.JPG [ 154.5 KiB | Viewed 3304 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Another view here. A few more closed chocks to be added as well as the rest of the hawse lips. Forward 3 roller chocks were scratchbuilt using styrene strip and rod. I'll add anchor chains after paintwork. Deck is .040 styrene sheet, with 1/16" balsa beneath.
DSC04162.JPG
DSC04162.JPG [ 88.8 KiB | Viewed 3304 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Overhead view here.
DSC04166.JPG
DSC04166.JPG [ 104.66 KiB | Viewed 3304 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Stern area here. The deck, transom, and other items here are all .040 styrene sheet. Lots to add here yet.
DSC04163.JPG
DSC04163.JPG [ 92.61 KiB | Viewed 3304 times ]

Things are moving along. Much more detail to be added to both hulls before priming and final color schemes. Stay tuned, more to come........I continue on................... :thumbs_up_1: :wave_1:

_________________
Waldorf Productions / Museum Quality Model Warships
Custom Building Services Available


Report this post
Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
PostPosted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 5:38 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2005 10:52 am
Posts: 2557
Location: Land of the Cheshire cat
I have got my eye on you, :heh: your moving very rapidly, a very nice build so far. :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1: :wave_1:

_________________
Simple but effective.


Report this post
Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
PostPosted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 7:08 pm 
Offline

Joined: Sun Jan 04, 2009 1:31 pm
Posts: 1780
Bill,

Outstanding effort on a very interesting subject. :thumbs_up_1:

What adhesive do you use to laminate the styrene to the wood? I'm always concerned about gluing dissimilar materials.

Love it! Keep going!

Regards,
Bob


Report this post
Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
PostPosted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 9:16 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Sat Dec 09, 2006 6:12 pm
Posts: 1173
Location: campbell river.b.c canada
hi bill,i like the process of using gel coat as a finish coat on your carrier :thumbs_up_1: .one question on it,does it want to run or is it thick enough to stay put when applied.


Report this post
Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
PostPosted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 10:58 pm 
Offline
Waldorf Productions
Waldorf Productions
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2005 11:57 pm
Posts: 541
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
ARH wrote:
I have got my eye on you, :heh: your moving very rapidly, a very nice build so far. :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1: :wave_1:

I have my eye on you, too.......and I got the gloves on!!! :heh: Seriously though, sounds like you are feeling much better. That is a good thing. I admire your strength and perseverence through difficult times. I doubt if I could be as tough. Twelve years ago, when I first dove into this realm, you were there and I learned alot from you. I was the "grasshopper", remember? Times change and I have moved on finding my own way and methods of doing things. I thank you for the jump start, and I look forward to your new endeavor, as well as your continued well being. Thank you Admiral, you are truly a Master Builder.My Best Wishes to you for continued good times.......Bill W. :wave_1: :thumbs_up_1:

_________________
Waldorf Productions / Museum Quality Model Warships
Custom Building Services Available


Report this post
Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
PostPosted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 11:06 pm 
Offline
Waldorf Productions
Waldorf Productions
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2005 11:57 pm
Posts: 541
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
carr wrote:
Bill,

Outstanding effort on a very interesting subject. :thumbs_up_1:

What adhesive do you use to laminate the styrene to the wood? I'm always concerned about gluing dissimilar materials.

Love it! Keep going!

Regards,
Bob

Hello Carr, Thanks for the post. In answer to your question.....I use contact adhesive to bond styrene to wood. Very effective and the bond is water resistant and very strong. Works well on thickness above .020 styrene. Some points to remember....always sand the styrene first with 200 grit paper, automotive wet or dry works best.Apply adhesive to BOTH surfaces. Let the adhesive dry until you can't pull it with your finger, it is then ready. On critical joints, make sure your alignment is correct. Contact adhesive is a one shot deal. Get it wrong and you won't pull the two pieces apart. Great stuff if used correctly....HTH...Bill W.

_________________
Waldorf Productions / Museum Quality Model Warships
Custom Building Services Available


Report this post
Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
PostPosted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 11:21 pm 
Offline
Waldorf Productions
Waldorf Productions
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2005 11:57 pm
Posts: 541
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
russclark wrote:
hi bill,i like the process of useing gell coat as a finish coat on your carrier :thumbs_up_1: .one question on it,does it want to run or is it thick enough to stay put when applied.

Hey Russ.....Thanks for the post. This is my first attempt with the gelcoat medium. I laid the hulls on their sides to apply the stuff. Not because of sags or runs, just easier to get at. As far as I can tell, it does not run or sag. Really the best way to apply it is with a spray gun. Gelcoat guns are available, but I wanted to test the material before making the investment on the equipment to spray the stuff. About $200.00 USD for a good gun. The only drawback I can see with this medium is cost. It's about $37.00 a pint USD. I coated both hulls twice, with a little left over with one pint. Sufficient to seal the wood smooth. Smaller projects take less, bigger more, goes without saying. I really like how this works, so I will probably make the investment in due time, although the brush method seems to work well and is alot cheaper. Depends on how far one wants to go. Spraying gelcoat is faster, you reduce the material by 15% with thinner.See pkg. directions. The finish is alot smoother by spraying, although it has a tendancy to "orange peel". With brushing you get brush marks. Just the nature of the material. Sanding is probably easier using the spray method. Thats my observations so far............ :wave_1:

_________________
Waldorf Productions / Museum Quality Model Warships
Custom Building Services Available


Report this post
Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
PostPosted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 4:22 am 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Sat Jan 22, 2005 10:18 am
Posts: 4131
Location: Liverpool
Hi Bill I have used this material but paste like and applied it with a spatula similar to that of a fillers the surface is as say when sanded is very good . I see you apply the good old saying less speed more haste given your build time window.
Dave Wooley :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1:


Report this post
Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
PostPosted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 11:48 am 
Offline
Waldorf Productions
Waldorf Productions
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2005 11:57 pm
Posts: 541
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Dave Wooley wrote:
Hi Bill I have used this material but paste like and applied it with a spatula similar to that of a fillers the surface is as say when sanded is very good . I see you apply the good old saying less speed more haste given your build time window.
Dave Wooley :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1:

Hello Dave, Thanks for the post. As far as the build time window, the June date is somewhat unrealistic. That would leave me about three months to finish, mount, and deliver two ships. That is not going to happen. I will not sacrifice the quailty of the build for the sake of speed. It won't leave here till it's ready........They can wait! :thumbs_up_1:

_________________
Waldorf Productions / Museum Quality Model Warships
Custom Building Services Available


Report this post
Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
PostPosted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 2:22 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Sat Jan 22, 2005 10:18 am
Posts: 4131
Location: Liverpool
Bill Waldorf wrote:
Dave Wooley wrote:
Hi Bill I have used this material but paste like and applied it with a spatula similar to that of a fillers the surface is as say when sanded is very good . I see you apply the good old saying less speed more haste given your build time window.
Dave Wooley :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1:

Hello Dave, Thanks for the post. As far as the build time window, the June date is somewhat unrealistic. That would leave me about three months to finish, mount, and deliver two ships. That is not going to happen. I will not sacrifice the quailty of the build for the sake of speed. It won't leave here till it's ready........They can wait! :thumbs_up_1:

Hi Bill Well said . Quality first - delivery date second I would go with that every time :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1: :wave_1:
Dave Wooley


Report this post
Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
PostPosted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 5:43 am 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jun 12, 2006 1:46 pm
Posts: 1012
Hi Bill :wave_1:
You can get a good cup- gun from http://stores.infinityfrp.com/-strse-11 ... Detail.bok
For 125.00

_________________
If you are not living on the edge then you are taking up to much space


Report this post
Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
PostPosted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 11:50 am 
Offline
Waldorf Productions
Waldorf Productions
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2005 11:57 pm
Posts: 541
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Richard J OMalley wrote:
Hi Bill :wave_1:
You can get a good cup- gun from http://stores.infinityfrp.com/-strse-11 ... Detail.bok
For 125.00

Hello Richard, Thanks for the info. Looks great...... :thumbs_up_1:

_________________
Waldorf Productions / Museum Quality Model Warships
Custom Building Services Available


Report this post
Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
PostPosted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 6:32 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Mon Feb 22, 2010 7:54 pm
Posts: 652
Location: Mudgeeraba, Qld Australia
Hi there Bill,

Wow, what excellent work, and so fast. Very nicely displayed as well.

Thanks Bill for sharing


Andrew
:wave_1: :wave_1:

_________________
Ex RAN. Anzac, Duchess, Vampire, Yarra, Betano, Bombard, Brisbane, Swan, Melbourne (Carrier), HMS Leander


Report this post
Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
PostPosted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 9:24 am 
Offline
Waldorf Productions
Waldorf Productions
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2005 11:57 pm
Posts: 541
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Ticonderoga wrote:
Hi there Bill,

Wow, what excellent work, and so fast. Very nicely displayed as well.

Thanks Bill for sharing


Andrew
:wave_1: :wave_1:

Thanks! ......More to come....... :wave_1: :thumbs_up_1:

_________________
Waldorf Productions / Museum Quality Model Warships
Custom Building Services Available


Report this post
Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
PostPosted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 11:03 am 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Wed Jan 13, 2010 9:10 am
Posts: 2695
Location: san francisco
you and Dave are great teachers. :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1:


Report this post
Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
PostPosted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 4:09 pm 
Offline
Waldorf Productions
Waldorf Productions
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2005 11:57 pm
Posts: 541
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Hello again all :wave_1: Now that the hulls have been sealed with resin and gelcoat, I'll move on to details on the sides of the CVE hull. Since the carrier is a bit more involved than the DE, I felt I would start here 1st, putting the DE on hold for now. In this post, I thought I would go through the sequence of construction on these hull details for the CVE. The first place to start is with the drawings....Lets take a tour..........
Attachment:
File comment: One of the more challenging aspects here are the sponsons along the side of the hull. This is a top view of the sponsons and the midships platform, stb. side. I'll use these patterns for the styrene decks that are mounted to the sponsons.
DSC04170.JPG
DSC04170.JPG [ 144.06 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Here's the aft sponson from portside. I've noted some details that I will add.
DSC04171.JPG
DSC04171.JPG [ 203.36 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: The forward sponson layout, again from port side.
DSC04172.JPG
DSC04172.JPG [ 126.85 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Midships platform from port.
DSC04173.JPG
DSC04173.JPG [ 130.15 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: I have transferred the drawings to poster board, then cut them out as shown here. These will be the patterns for the decks and the sponsons themselves.
DSC04174.JPG
DSC04174.JPG [ 230.63 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Using the patterns, I have cut out the parts from the materials I'll be using here. Balsa for the sponsons, .030 styrene for the decks, platform and supports.
DSC04175.JPG
DSC04175.JPG [ 139.61 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Again using the drawings for reference, I have drawn out the working lines here on the stb. side of the CVE hull. This is the aft sponson area.
DSC04176.JPG
DSC04176.JPG [ 130.7 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Same procedure used here for the fwd. sponson area.
DSC04177.JPG
DSC04177.JPG [ 92.27 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: An overall view of the working lines, from stb. side.
DSC04178.JPG
DSC04178.JPG [ 172.52 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: I'll begin the forward sponson by gluing the back and the top together. Note the small jig used here to get the correct angle of the hull.
DSC04179.JPG
DSC04179.JPG [ 115.19 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Here I have added 1/16" balsa sheet between the back and the top sides to get the basic shape. I'll true this up a bit with 80 grit sandpaper before proceeding.
DSC04182.JPG
DSC04182.JPG [ 77.59 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Next, I have prepared some autobody filler and smoothed it all over the rough shape of this sponson. Before the filler is completly cured, sort of rubbery, I'll shape this out again using 80 grit paper, then follow with 220.
DSC04183.JPG
DSC04183.JPG [ 91.82 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Sponson now shaped and sanded. I have added a strip of .010 x .125 styrene along the top edge.
DSC04186.JPG
DSC04186.JPG [ 80.63 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Here's an end view, looking fwd.
DSC04187.JPG
DSC04187.JPG [ 79.56 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: The aft sponson is a bit less complex in shape than the forward one. Here I have shaped a balsa block for the aft sponson, adding the styrene strip as before. Shown here in it's relative position along the hull.
DSC04190.JPG
DSC04190.JPG [ 99.67 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Another view here.
DSC04191.JPG
DSC04191.JPG [ 79.57 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Both sponsons now shaped, sanded and primed and ready for installation.
DSC04192.JPG
DSC04192.JPG [ 85.17 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Another view here.
DSC04193.JPG
DSC04193.JPG [ 74.2 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Along the hull sides, there are several recessed openings. Two are above the fwd. and aft sponsons, and are access ways to the hanger deck via double w/t doors. The others, 4 in all, are louvers which have fans behind them for hanger deck ventilation. I have marked their locations along the hull, and will now cut these out.
DSC04195.JPG
DSC04195.JPG [ 101.5 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Using a Dremel with a small router bit, I carefully cut out the openings using my lines for a reference.
DSC04197.JPG
DSC04197.JPG [ 73.07 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: The opening for the double w/t doors now cut out and trued up with a file.
DSC04199.JPG
DSC04199.JPG [ 68.44 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: To make the recessed areas for the doors, I fabricated a simple box from .030 styrene, leaving one side open. I then added a small flange around three sides of the box, from.010 styrene, then the two w/t doors, resin cast by me. I'll make four of these all together, two on each side. This is now ready to install.
DSC04200.JPG
DSC04200.JPG [ 69.23 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Here is one of the louver openings. The louver itself is a Lego part, works great here. I'll glue this behind the opening. There are eight of these in total, four on each side.
DSC04202.JPG
DSC04202.JPG [ 87.47 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Doors and louvers now installed.
DSC04204.JPG
DSC04204.JPG [ 85.89 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: I'll now add the flightdeck drain pipe. 3/32" styrene tube used here.
DSC04205.JPG
DSC04205.JPG [ 81.87 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Drainpipe installed.
DSC04206.JPG
DSC04206.JPG [ 72.97 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Discharge tubes added along the hull sides.
DSC04207.JPG
DSC04207.JPG [ 80.67 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Next, I'll add the refueling hoses above the aft sponson deck and the midships platform. .040 styrene strip and .047 rod used here.
DSC04208.JPG
DSC04208.JPG [ 78.3 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Aft sponson installed using 2 part, 6 minute epoxy.
DSC04213.JPG
DSC04213.JPG [ 65.98 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Another view here.
DSC04210.JPG
DSC04210.JPG [ 66.37 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Forward sponson installed. Note those recessed openings.
DSC04212.JPG
DSC04212.JPG [ 63.21 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Another view.
DSC04211.JPG
DSC04211.JPG [ 52.45 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Due to the shape of the hull, the fwd. sponson does not fit quite right. I have masked it off here and have applied filler to get rid of any small gaps between the sponson and the hull side joint.
DSC04214.JPG
DSC04214.JPG [ 96.2 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: With the sponsons installed, I now add the supports under the decks and the midship platform, shown here.
DSC04215.JPG
DSC04215.JPG [ 66.12 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Contact cement used here to attach the decks. This is the top of the fwd. sponson.
DSC04217.JPG
DSC04217.JPG [ 99.89 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Apply the cement to the bottom of the decks, also.
DSC04219.JPG
DSC04219.JPG [ 93.61 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Midships platform now installed. I have added an ABS railing.
DSC04221.JPG
DSC04221.JPG [ 90.1 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Fwd. sponson deck installed and railings added.
DSC04223.JPG
DSC04223.JPG [ 93.55 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Aft sponson deck installed and railings added.
DSC04224.JPG
DSC04224.JPG [ 84.02 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Accomodation ladder added, as well as w/t door and ladder. I fabricated the acc. ladder from some spare parts.
DSC04226.JPG
DSC04226.JPG [ 76.02 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Ladders and a cast metal lifering added to fwd. sponson area.
DSC04227.JPG
DSC04227.JPG [ 81.92 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: Lastly, I have added the 35' boat boom. Tapered wood dowel used here. Pinstripe tape used to simulate the metal rings around the boom and some small steel eyelets added.
DSC04229.JPG
DSC04229.JPG [ 85.82 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
File comment: This and the following photos show everything completed and primed, ready soon for final paintwork. A few small details to be added as soon as I get them.
DSC04230.JPG
DSC04230.JPG [ 88.73 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
DSC04231.JPG
DSC04231.JPG [ 88.03 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
DSC04232.JPG
DSC04232.JPG [ 94.01 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
DSC04233.JPG
DSC04233.JPG [ 108.22 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
DSC04234.JPG
DSC04234.JPG [ 90.84 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
DSC04235.JPG
DSC04235.JPG [ 78.62 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
DSC04238.JPG
DSC04238.JPG [ 135.8 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
DSC04239.JPG
DSC04239.JPG [ 161.2 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
DSC04236.JPG
DSC04236.JPG [ 44.97 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
DSC04237.JPG
DSC04237.JPG [ 58.65 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]
Attachment:
DSC04240.JPG
DSC04240.JPG [ 85.25 KiB | Viewed 3080 times ]

Well, there you have it. A step by step procedure on the hull sides. Not the only way to do this, just thought I would show how I do it. Stay tuned....more to come......I continue on............ :wave_1: :thumbs_up_1:

_________________
Waldorf Productions / Museum Quality Model Warships
Custom Building Services Available


Report this post
Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
PostPosted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 4:17 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2005 5:30 pm
Posts: 5368
Location: Nr Southampton England
WOW!!

That is truly most educational-- as well as being beautifully illustrated ! :thumbs_up_1:

Making excellent and speedy progress--as ever-Top Work!


JIM B :thumbs_up_1: :wave_1:

_________________
....I buy them at three times the speed I build 'em.... will I live long enough to empty my stash...?
http://www.modelshipgallery.com/gallery ... index.html

IPMS UK SIG (special interest group) www.finewaterline.com


Report this post
Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
PostPosted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 4:25 pm 
Offline
Waldorf Productions
Waldorf Productions
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2005 11:57 pm
Posts: 541
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
JIM BAUMANN wrote:
WOW!!

That is truly most educational-- as well as being beautifully illustrated ! :thumbs_up_1:

Making excellent and speedy progress--as ever-Top Work!


JIM B :thumbs_up_1: :wave_1:


Thanks, Jim.....and thanks for the help on the water........Bill W.

_________________
Waldorf Productions / Museum Quality Model Warships
Custom Building Services Available


Report this post
Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
PostPosted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 5:54 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jun 12, 2006 1:46 pm
Posts: 1012
Bill :wave_1:
I see you have been busy. :dead: Good step by step how to . :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1:

_________________
If you are not living on the edge then you are taking up to much space


Report this post
Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
PostPosted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 6:13 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2005 10:52 am
Posts: 2557
Location: Land of the Cheshire cat
Hi Bill, Your getting quicker by the day, I will have to come and tie thoughs little Grasshopper hands together, :heh: :heh: keep up the good work, its looking awsome. :wave_1:

_________________
Simple but effective.


Report this post
Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 148 posts ]  Go to page Previous  1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ... 8  Next

All times are UTC - 6 hours [ DST ]


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 4 guests


You can post new topics in this forum
You can reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Jump to:  
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group