1/72 RN Pola

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casiterite
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Re: 1/72 RN Pola

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Here is the frame lines from the PM set of plans for Pola. You can see there is a big difference between her and Zara. I don't think Zara had the additional armor belt at the waterline?

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Haratio Fales
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Re: 1/72 RN Pola

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Hope You are doing well. I haven't been working on the Munich much latley other than learning Auto CAD drafting on the computer with the hopes of being able to make custom peices for the models from a 3D printer. So I've been studieng that and saging money for said machine. So I haven't been posting as I haven't had any new pictures to add. I hope You figured out the hull line problem and of what ever else has gotten in your way, as from what I have seen so far from the pictures is a beautifull crusier taking shape. Either way, smoth sailing to You and well wishes, Haratio.
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Ramaja
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Re: 1/72 RN Pola

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I suggest you to start with the structure of the command tower before building the skin: the main quadripod should go from the main deck to the upper range finder: start with that and build the main tower around it: it will help you getting the whole thing together and will save you a painful alignment ordalia.
Also, avoid those kind of bands I see marking the floors in the main tower: they were not present in the real ship: It looks like the idea is coming from HobbyBoss 1/350 which has so many faults to make it unworth of building viewtopic.php?f=59&t=152675.
Check this project to better make sense of what I'm telling you.
I strongly suggest you to find some decent blueprint for the ship if you really are going to start a new build in 1/72. THIS is a good place where to look.
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Capit�o Norbert
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Re: 1/72 RN Pola

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I had to wait a long time until my workshop be ready. the sun of Brazil is also very warm and unprotected surely would warp the hull.
Now as I have my workshop the hull is protected even having excessive heat.
I never noticed any twist this time it's stuck on the assembly table.
as said Dave start again and prevent warping. good construction you doing :thumbs_up_1: :wave_1:
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