iggie's modelling table
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Really impressive work with the PE supports for the bridge. That sure is shaping up to be an impressive model.
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I must admit, PITA that PE can be, it really does lift a kit at this scale!
The last two evenings work have involved a lot of big guns:
Anyone making this in the future, make sure you use the correct gun barrels for the two main turrets (Part 8, of which there is only one of on each of the four of sprue E) and part 9 for the secondary turrets; 6 turrets x 2 guns = 12, 3 each of part 8 on each of four sprue E....if that makes sense!
AND make sure you use the correct gun supports for the correct turret....
Don't ask me how I know this
The last two evenings work have involved a lot of big guns:
Anyone making this in the future, make sure you use the correct gun barrels for the two main turrets (Part 8, of which there is only one of on each of the four of sprue E) and part 9 for the secondary turrets; 6 turrets x 2 guns = 12, 3 each of part 8 on each of four sprue E....if that makes sense!
AND make sure you use the correct gun supports for the correct turret....
Don't ask me how I know this
Best wishes
Jim
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I admire your courage taking this on!
I will stick to aeroplane models!
cheers,
David
I will stick to aeroplane models!
cheers,
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That is really coming along very nicely indeed
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Last night I spent some time before the mast......the styrene yards are commendably thin, even to the extent I'm now worried about using elastic thread to rig this one as they won't take any strain at all! I think I may need to use monofilament nylon (fishing line) from the jack to the mast heads bow and stern, then elastic in-between to kepp all in tension. What could possibly go wrong with that then?
Foremast (actually main I suspect) loosely placed into the superstructure and in place on the hull
and with the superstructure only. The mast is as yet unpainted
Foremast (actually main I suspect) loosely placed into the superstructure and in place on the hull
and with the superstructure only. The mast is as yet unpainted
Best wishes
Jim
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very good work with the PE!
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Trust me to pick a ship with 5 yes FIVE funnels!
Each one has four styrene parts and 4 PE parts......so far I've assembled all the plastic parts, the PE can wait until tomorrow
I've placed them on the hull to see how it looks, along with various boiler intakes and the like that got added last evening plus a crane which still has four PE bits to be added
Each one has four styrene parts and 4 PE parts......so far I've assembled all the plastic parts, the PE can wait until tomorrow
I've placed them on the hull to see how it looks, along with various boiler intakes and the like that got added last evening plus a crane which still has four PE bits to be added
Best wishes
Jim
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and now the same view but with funnels & cranes painted, plus some handrails added to the central superstructure
Best wishes
Jim
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"Never put off till tomorrow, what you can do the day after tomorrow"
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Great work. I trust when it's finished it'll have sea trials in the bath.
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That looks marvellous Iggie. Chances are it will capsize without ballast though if you do attempt Toby's sea trials!
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I love watching PE work!. Always inspires me to try it because it adds so much to a model, especially ship models. Have not gathered up the courage to try it myself on a ship though. Really enjoying looking at your work though!
Paul
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This is it. The moment we should have trained for.
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This will not be going anywhere near the bath! Although I think with some careful ballasting it could float quite well as it has quite a wide bottom (Ooer Mrs )TobyC wrote:Great work. I trust when it's finished it'll have sea trials in the bath.
Thanks Shaun & Paul; I'm slowly nearing the finishing post now (judging by the PE frets having less and less parts still to be fixed any way!)
Yesterday it was time to do the long runs of handrails along the main deck edges, and a couple more ladder sets. I have also made all ( ) the life boats. There are a lot of them, I've only got two in the pictures as the rest are in safe storage away from the cat and carpet monster!
Sharp end
Two of the many ships boats; two steam pinnaces
the blunt end (spot the bent rail!)
Best wishes
Jim
If you can walk away from a landing, it's a good landing. If you use the airplane the next day, it's an outstanding landing
"Never put off till tomorrow, what you can do the day after tomorrow"
Jim
If you can walk away from a landing, it's a good landing. If you use the airplane the next day, it's an outstanding landing
"Never put off till tomorrow, what you can do the day after tomorrow"
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Good work
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Wonderful work Iggie, that really looks the business. I think the bent rail adds some character
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Cheers Ratch
Hmmm....I can see where you're coming from, but I think it'll end up getting straightenedShaunW wrote:Wonderful work Iggie, that really looks the business. I think the bent rail adds some character
Best wishes
Jim
If you can walk away from a landing, it's a good landing. If you use the airplane the next day, it's an outstanding landing
"Never put off till tomorrow, what you can do the day after tomorrow"
Jim
If you can walk away from a landing, it's a good landing. If you use the airplane the next day, it's an outstanding landing
"Never put off till tomorrow, what you can do the day after tomorrow"