Okay, time for a quickie update on what's been happening with the Vic.
I have now finished off putting in the side and rear bulkheads to all the Gallery Decks, although these now need fitting out with various fittings.
Note that I have also repainted the decks with a darker shade of green, as well as the decks on the superstructure. This is about the right colour.
Next, I fitted the Cable Deck and added the various deck fittings. I found out that this deck was in fact wooden, so I added planking, by scribing on the planks with a fine pencil, then varnished over with matt varnish, I think you will agree, that the result it quite convincing. Besides, this deck lies beneath the flight deck, so not much of it will be seen except through the gallery openings.
I have now started work on planking the Quarter Deck and for this I am using real planking. As you can see, the outer coaming strips have been fitted,along with the rear bulkhead and several planks are laid and some ready for laying.
I have also started putting the wheels on the aircraft and this time I am using some smaller wheels. These look much better than the Monster Truck effect,from the first ones fitted.
If you look at this photo, you can see the difference. The plane in the foreground has the smaller wheels and shorter legs, whilst the other has the Monster wheels and legs that were too long. The plane now sits much lower and is quite effective.
And finally, after scrapping the dancing dangling Corsair on the long piece of rod, I opted for this pose instead. The Corsair this time is suspended just above the deck on a short rod and it looks more realistic from a side view. I have yet to fit the hook, which is lowered to catchthe plane on the Arrestor Wires, which will be fitted across the flight deck.
Enjoy
j/k!
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