1/136 HMAS Anzac (2015 ASMD Upgrade)

[Froggy84]

You are doing too good for a second build!! An inspiration for me, seriously! Keep it up!

Aop

Hi Aop,
Thank you for your kind words!
I got my original plans from the Naval Historical Society, I'll try the archives but the plans for the upgrade might be too new.
Thanks again!
Cheers,
Phil

[Froggy84]

Hi Everyone,
I've made a little progress with the frames for the superstructure.

A big thank you to Callum (Forlornhope) for sending me the plans for the midships ASMD mast. I can now try and build that next.
Cheers,
Phil

[Forlornhope]

Glad to be of help and this really is amazing stuff. I'm hanging out to see how she finishes up after seeing what you have done so far. Well done.
Cheers Callum

[Capit�o Norbert]

wow i have not seen this build.
Pure scratch build.
i will watch

[Froggy84]

Glad to be of help and this really is amazing stuff. I'm hanging out to see how she finishes up after seeing what you have done so far. Well done.
Cheers Callum

Hi Callum,

Thank you, I really appreciate your help and encouragement.
Cheers,
Phil

[Froggy84]

wow i have not seen this build.
Pure scratch build.
i will watch

Hi,

Obrigado Capit�o, hope she turns out ok!
Regards,
Phil

[Froggy84]

Hi Everyone,
I've been working on the superstructure and the bridge was rather tricky. But finally the lady has a bridge!
I still need to sand out all the rough edges and improve the windows, but she's finally taking shape.

Regards,
Phil

[Capit�o Norbert]

Hi Froggy84
nice pictures of your model.
question: What wood you are using in the superstructure?

[Froggy84]

Hi Froggy84
nice pictures of your model.
question: What wood you are using in the superstructure?

Hi Capit�o Norbert,
Thank you for your question. I am using the same sticks for the superstructure and for the hull. The Popsicle or ice-cream sticks are typically made from the wood 'white birch'. These sticks are used in ice-creams and you may often find them used as coffee stirrers. They are also sold as craft sticks for children's art work.

I'm hoping to make the ship entirely out of these ice-cream sticks, but I may have some difficulty when making the railings and ladders as they easily break when very thin. But I'll give it a try and see.
Good luck with your scratch build!
Regards,
Phil

[Froggy84]

Hi All,
Cladding the starboard side of the superstructure done:

Regards,
Phil

[Perth_shipyard]

Brilliant work Phil! I really like your hull, nice and clean lines well done

[Froggy84]

Brilliant work Phil! I really like your hull, nice and clean lines well done

Hi Anton,
Thank you very much, I appreciate your kind words!
Cheers,
Phil

[Froggy84]

Hi All,
I've completed cladding the superstructure.
The bridge deck didn't look right so I shortened it. Actually, it was a case of not thinking... Firstly I made the frame and thought it wasn't long enough and impulsively made it 10mm longer. After cladding the superstructure, I realized the bridge deck was out of proportion and measured everything again, and guess what!? It was 10mm too long! So I had to get out the hack saw and cut it back. You may notice the grey coloured outline where I shortened it. Fortunately it wasn't too difficult to fix.

[Aop Aur]

Very nice! That's pure scratch-building work. I hope my build will turn out this good... This must be one of the finest popsicle sticks models ever made for sure!

Keep it up!
Aop

[Froggy84]

Very nice! That's pure scratch-building work. I hope my build will turn out this good... This must be one of the finest popsicle sticks models ever made for sure!

Keep it up!
Aop

Hi Aop & Aur,
You're too kind, thank you. There are some amazing popsicle and match-stick modelers out there, I hope to be as good as them one day.
I am enjoying watching your models too. I'm sure you'll do well.
I'd just like to show you a comparison of the rudder and propeller from my first build and this one.
I believe the only reasons I've improved are firstly hands-on experience and secondly, the inspiration I've gained from the members of this forum.

The first one (the red one) looks kind of embarrassing to me now, but it was probably the best I could conceive at the time. Now that I've tried to learn from what the other members are doing, and pushed myself beyond what I thought I was capable of, I'm surprised how well things are turning out. The good thing with scratch building is, if it doesn't work the first time, you can always try again.
Happy modelling!
Phil

[Forlornhope]

Holy cow Phil, she is really coming together nicely mate, well done keep it up

[Froggy84]

Holy cow Phil, she is really coming together nicely mate, well done keep it up

Hi Callum,
Thanks, much appreciated!
Phil

[Froggy84]

Hi All,
Had a bit of a break thanks to an unwanted holiday in hospital - I don't recommend it! All better now.
I started working on the forward mast but made a big mistake (note to self: don't have that second glass of wine while modelling... )

Tada! Wait.... Oops!

After placing the mast on the ship I quickly realized there was something wrong! I double checked the measurements and discovered it was too high. The base was correct and the side angles were correct. I was about to throw it in the bin and start again - but then I realized, if only the height was wrong, I could just cut it shorter...
Rookie mistake!

Now the height is correct, it looks much better

Cheers,
Phil

[Froggy84]

Hi All,
I've made new parts for the ship. Unfortunately, these weren't on the older ship plans that I have, so I had to draw them myself from photos. I don't know how accurate they will be (which bothers me)... but I couldn't find the newer plans. I don't even know what they are called... Can anyone help? One is like a gangplank...lol

And I've made the helo bay roller door

Next will be some more filling and sanding and an undercoat...

Regards,
Phil

[Aop Aur]

Looking great! I showed pictures of your build to other people and they all give it a It is especially cool to know this is all made out of those hard popsicle sticks!! Keep up the good work!

Aop