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Has anybody had any experience modeling the hull knuckles as found on the Atlanta class CLAA's or the British Dido class CL's? I build in 1/96 scale but the commercial hulls presently available all seen to have their knuckles somewhat soft rather than pronounced as in prototype pictures. Thanks to all who respond.

Frank R.

whilst not actually a scratchbuilder....but I recognize your pain in that many commercial hulls of all scales have very 'soft' knuckles...

So as an unashamed Kit-builder/converter may I proffer this suggestion:



--were it I--upon purchasing such a hull---I would grind out a hollow along the knuckle, let in a piece of square section ABS or even timber or whatever may be appropriate --so that the hard edge runs along the chosen line and make good the grindings woth flexible auto-body filler or similar

HTH

JIM BAUMANN

Hi Jim,

I had not thought if that particular method but it seems as though it would work fine. I will try that soon and thanks for your time.

Frank R.