1/400 Aircraft Carrier Hr.Ms. Karel Doorman

[Dave Rowe]

The basic shape of the Heller hull is about right Mitch, the conversion supplies you with the Dutch style island, angled flight extension and sponsons. There isn't a huge amount used from the Heller kit.

I've made some progress with the re-built gallery decks, which are now more or less the correct depth as the Heller ones were too shallow. I will now add the details such as bollards, fairleads, water tight doors etc.

[mitchell300]

Is that all of it scratch build?
I gained my karel doorman aswell, and you where right.
But now i see the PE and the resin, im 100% sure of it that i wont build it in the next 3 years
Good luck on yourse m8.
*and sorry about my hyperactive spamming replies, i quess i whas excited..
Mitch

[Dave Rowe]

I'm glad you've finally got one Mitch it's understandable that you were excited Keep it safe and build it when you feel ready, you'll know when.
Yes the white parts are scratch-built, it doesn't look too great at the moment but I'll start adding the details soon.

Cheers for looking in
Dave.

[Finland's Jonne]

Dawe!

Very interesting to following your work! Looks so good!

Patience is the best "weapon" that model will be mighty look!

Joe

[Dave Rowe]

Hi Joe, thanks (didn't see you there).

This build is a bit on and off at the moment but here's the latest pictures.

I've scratch-built new boat deck sponsons (I hope that's the correct term, I've been building too many tanks lately). The Dutch style was much more angular than the rounded profile of the originals - and as depicted in the Heller kit. The port side sponsons also had shields fitted, I'm guessing to protect the boats from waves crashing against them. I've attempted to portray the shields as well.



The resin Island parts are still in the process of being cleaned up, still more work to be done on them yet. I've just tacked some of them together to see how it's all looking.

Cheers.

[mitchell300]

Looks good so far.
I cant wait for the next update (as you probaly know )
I stil havnt got to mine, thanks to the minor free time i got...
I wish you good luck on yourse!

Mitch

[JIM BAUMANN]

Respect Dave!

That's a challenging and interesting build of a really unusual ship!

Good stuff!

JIM B

[Dave Rowe]

Hi Mtch and Jim.
Thanks for looking in and also for the kind words. Still working on the kit, so hopefully I'll have another update soon.

Dave.

[GTDEATH13]

Looking good... Can you post a pic with something to act as a size comparison? I am very courious to see this finished...

[Dave Rowe]

Hi Nikos.
Thanks for the interest, I'll sort something out for comparison.

[Dave Rowe]

Here you go Nikos:

[LE BOSCO]

Hi Dave
just a question ,you are based a working plan for the bow? I block on this zone, I find nothing
Can you say to me or I can find a plan of this zone!
He go without saying that your work is magnificent, and what I am him with diligently
Thank you in advance
Nicolas;

[Dave Rowe]

Hi Nicolas
I got my plans from this excellent Dutch site on the Karel Doorman. I would imagine the internal layout would be very similar for all ships of the Colossus class. The various links take you down through the decks.
http://www.vlaggeschipsmaldeel5.nl/html ... p.html#top

[LE BOSCO]

one thousand thank you Dave!
This site had escaped me!
Effectively, I think that lower decks is not too much changed!
tank you !!!!
Nicolas

[Dave Rowe]

You're welcome Nicolas.
Thanks for your comments also