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12 hours ago, amateur said:

 

with respect to the railings: I have the laser cut set, but that one is made for the camouflage version, so the numbering is a bit of a puzzle.....

 

Jan

Blast! I'll have a look through my collected parts paperwork and see if I have anything left from my build of the De Ruyter that will help you. The chances are slim, though, since I recently moved town for a new position and the house we moved into was a bit smaller so we had to throw a lot of stuff away, which might very well have included old build plans. When I did the build report for the Modelspace site, I do remember that I used to take a shot of the parts on card before cutting, which showed the part numbers and then the parts cut out and assembled. It's not ideal, but you could look through that build log to find out what part so-and-so is with the newer kit. But since the newer kit had been extensively redesigned you might probably find that the fit is not that great on the older version anyway. 😥 Sorry that I couldn't be more helpful. I take it you don't want to ask Sint for a copy of the newer version and start again?

 

Adrie.

Modelling, modelling, modelling. Is there more to life?

 

Naaaah.

 

Adrie from Leicester

 

Current project: Shipyard's Revenge.

 

Future Projects:

 

1:100 Mayflower - Maly Modelarz - Card

1:96 Papegaai (Papegojan) - Shipyard - Card (Christmas present)

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3 hours ago, amateur said:

No, starting twice is not what I want to do.

I'll check to see what can be used, and do not use the remainder.

I do not quite lije this type of laser cut, the HMV version, far more fragile, looks better.

 

Jan

To be honest, I don't think I would have done so either. But be assured of my continued support!

 

As for HMV laser cut, I have never used them myself. But I didn't really have any issues with the de Ruyter laser cut set. Apart from it being difficult to add midway through the build, like I did. But you can't really blame the laser cut set for that, really. Never the less, keep going, Jan! I'll be rooting for you!

 

Adrie.

Modelling, modelling, modelling. Is there more to life?

 

Naaaah.

 

Adrie from Leicester

 

Current project: Shipyard's Revenge.

 

Future Projects:

 

1:100 Mayflower - Maly Modelarz - Card

1:96 Papegaai (Papegojan) - Shipyard - Card (Christmas present)

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Nice subject for a build, Jan. Rather fitting ... hope you don't mind I tag along

 

19 hours ago, amateur said:

In my current building speed this will get me almost till my retirement :)

Quite, what about the woodenb builds ...?

 

Carl

"Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson
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My wooden builds are gathering dust :)

 

today I did some small stuff. The larger building blocks are done, detailing does cost a bit more time.

 

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The first parts for the firecontrol (or whatever, used for the anti aircraft guns)

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(There is an error here, but I am not inclined to correct it :) )

 

the aircraft platform: (with some weight to keep it in pl-ace while the glue sets)

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two skylight. Looks OK from this distance, but don' go anywhere near ;) 

 

And finally: the last page that wasn't used till now.

these are the gun-towers. Lots of tabs (needed this time), and a rather complex way glued rings to get the towers movable) 

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you get the point of the ship being undergunned  when looking at these towers: this is all there is with respect to guns.

 

Jan

 

 

 

 

 

 

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looking really good Jan  :) 

I yam wot I yam!

finished builds:
Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue
Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions
M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller
Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build

Billing T78 Norden

 

in dry dock:
Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20
Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required
Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400
Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch

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On 11/25/2018 at 8:53 PM, FingerSticker said:

I do remember that I used to take a shot of the parts on card before cutting, which showed the part numbers and then the parts cut out and assembled.

I go one better - I Scan and Save every sheet of parts as soon as I get the kit. That way I can not only find the odd part which I've already cut out (now what DID it look like?? :D) but if something doesn't work properly I can print out a new page (or just the part itself) and re-make it.

 

Danny

Cheers, Danny

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Build Logs :   Norfolk Sloop  HMS Vulture - (TFFM)  HMS Vulture Cross-section  18 foot Cutter    Concord Stagecoach   18th Century Longboat in a BOTTLE 

CARD Model Build Logs :   Mosel   Sydney Opera House (Schreiber-Bogen)   WWII Mk. IX Spitfire (Halinski)  Rolls Royce Merlin Engine  Cape Byron Lighthouse (HMV)       Stug 40 (Halinski)    Yamaha MT-01   Yamaha YA-1  HMS Hood (Halinski)  Bismarck (GPM)  IJN Amatsukaze 1940 Destroyer (Halinski)   HMVS Cerberus   Mi24D Hind (Halinski)  Bulgar Steam Locomotive - (ModelikTanker and Beer Wagons (Modelik)  Flat Bed Wagon (Modelik)  Peterbuilt Semi Trailer  Fender Guitar  

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Other Previous Builds : Le Mirage, Norske Love, King of the Mississippi

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Small update.

 

today I did the catapult. I had some issues: the thing is a long box-like structure, and the folds were not completely parallel. It needed some persuasion to become straight....

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Scaldis made the thing turnaboe (like the gun turrets), using a system of rings and circles to be glued togethet. It works, but I wonder how often I will turn this thing :)

 

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finally, it turned out that it did not fit as it should. I can't get it in its own position: you can see s light ring of white aft of the base. Problem is the deck that sticks slightly too much forward (1.5 mm....). I have to think: paint the deck, or turn it sideways and stick it in the right position, or try to remove the deck....

 

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See...? It touches, while there shoul be a space....

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Jan

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Sometimes thinking results in a solution....

 

I removed both ends of the catapult (wich were glued using tabes, and therefore stood a bit outside the box, and replaced them with a small rectangle of the spare grey cardboard that is included. This resulted in 1. A more crisp looking end, and 2. Slightly more clearance.

 

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both pucs show the result. Tehy show also smething else: the scaldis card does not like 90-degree folds and too much handling: in both cases the coloured top-layer either breaks or comes loose at the corners...

 

Jan

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good there was a solution to be had Jan........looks nice 'n neat too :) 

I yam wot I yam!

finished builds:
Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue
Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions
M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller
Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build

Billing T78 Norden

 

in dry dock:
Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20
Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required
Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400
Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch

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10 hours ago, amateur said:

both pucs show the result. Tehy show also smething else: the scaldis card does not like 90-degree folds and too much handling: in both cases the coloured top-layer either breaks or comes loose at the corners...

 

Jan

 

Hoi Jan,

I remember this from my build as well. You might be able to reduce the problem by scoring from the back, i.e. instead of making a valley fold you make a mountain fold. If the lip or tab is to be folded backwards, as is most often the case, then it is often better to mark the fold position from the front (printed side) of the card by pressing down with the the point of your awl in line with the fold line and then turn the card over and score the section from depression to depression at the back of the card. This will reduce the damage/disturbance of the printed layer.

 

Here are some pictures of a quickly drawn example part with tabs. The last two pictures show the damage done to the card by scoring at the front (penultimate picture) and the back (last picture).

 

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I tend to remember it like this. If the part is to be folded BACKwards (away from you), the fold must be done at the BACK.

 

I hope this will help.

 

 

Modelling, modelling, modelling. Is there more to life?

 

Naaaah.

 

Adrie from Leicester

 

Current project: Shipyard's Revenge.

 

Future Projects:

 

1:100 Mayflower - Maly Modelarz - Card

1:96 Papegaai (Papegojan) - Shipyard - Card (Christmas present)

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Hi Adrie,

 

thanks for the suggestion. Does require some practice and trial. my first folds where far off the folding line :) (and did you start closing revenges hull without showing in your buildlog?)

 

Today I did the first guntower (of a total of four). The Ruyter was a bit undergunned: she had a total of 7 guns, of a 15 cm caliber.

Three towers with two, and one with only one gun. The standard practice of three guns per tower was discussed, but deemed to expensive.

 

The guntowers can be turned and the guns can be elevated. Why you should want to do, I don't know, but I succeeded in realizing the mechanism. :)

 

pics are self-explaining.

 

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aThe guns look tiny, but to be honest: at this scale they even should be slightly thinner. Rolling card is not the easiest way to get the thickness right: only after the whole thing is glued, you can see the thickness....

 

Jan

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Jan, 

As usual, I am late in following this. As a newbie in card, I think you are doing an excellent job in creating this ship. Learning lots of tips and tricks just in case I want to try my luck at doing a card model. 

Marcus 

Current Built: Zeehaen 1639, Dutch Fluit from Dutch explorer Abel J. Tasman

 

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1 hour ago, amateur said:

Hi Adrie,

 

thanks for the suggestion. Does require some practice and trial. my first folds where far off the folding line :) (and did you start closing revenges hull without showing in your buildlog?)

 

Today I did the first guntower (of a total of four). The Ruyter was a bit undergunned: she had a total of 7 guns, of a 15 cm caliber.

Three towers with two, and one with only one gun. The standard practice of three guns per tower was discussed, but deemed to expensive.

What can I say, Jan. It was a work in progress ...  No, it still IS a work in progress. 😥

 

But you're welcome, re: the suggestion. And don't worry about it taking time to perfect. In a couple of weeks it will become second nature to you. well, it took me a couple of months and since I'm not the fastest kid on the blocks by far....... 😉.

Modelling, modelling, modelling. Is there more to life?

 

Naaaah.

 

Adrie from Leicester

 

Current project: Shipyard's Revenge.

 

Future Projects:

 

1:100 Mayflower - Maly Modelarz - Card

1:96 Papegaai (Papegojan) - Shipyard - Card (Christmas present)

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23 hours ago, amateur said:

The guntowers can be turned and the guns can be elevated. Why you should want to do, I don't know

Because you can :D. When you start fitting all the small pieces to the decks around them you'll be glad you can move the barrels out of the way ;).

 

Danny

Cheers, Danny

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Current Build :    Forced Retirement from Modelling due to Health Issues

Build Logs :   Norfolk Sloop  HMS Vulture - (TFFM)  HMS Vulture Cross-section  18 foot Cutter    Concord Stagecoach   18th Century Longboat in a BOTTLE 

CARD Model Build Logs :   Mosel   Sydney Opera House (Schreiber-Bogen)   WWII Mk. IX Spitfire (Halinski)  Rolls Royce Merlin Engine  Cape Byron Lighthouse (HMV)       Stug 40 (Halinski)    Yamaha MT-01   Yamaha YA-1  HMS Hood (Halinski)  Bismarck (GPM)  IJN Amatsukaze 1940 Destroyer (Halinski)   HMVS Cerberus   Mi24D Hind (Halinski)  Bulgar Steam Locomotive - (ModelikTanker and Beer Wagons (Modelik)  Flat Bed Wagon (Modelik)  Peterbuilt Semi Trailer  Fender Guitar  

Restorations for Others :  King of the Mississippi  HMS Victory
Gallery : Norfolk Sloop,   HMAT Supply,   HMS Bounty,   HMS Victory,   Charles W. Morgan,   18' Cutter for HMS Vulture,   HMS Vulture,  HMS Vulture Cross-section,             18th Century Longboat in a Bottle 

Other Previous Builds : Le Mirage, Norske Love, King of the Mississippi

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Caught up with your build Jan.  Very nice work and that considering you seem to be wrestling with a difficult manufacturer and card.

As you progressed with this build you did better at each step.  The end result should be a nice model.  Keep at it my friend.

You and your family have a great 2019.

 

Cheers,

Piet, The Flying Dutchman.

 

"Your greatest asset is not the quantity of your friends , rather the quality of your friends."  (old Chinese proverb)

 

Current Builds: Hr. Ms. Java 1925-1942

                       VOC Ship Surabaya

 

Planned Builds: Young America Diorama - scale 1:3000

 

Future Builds: KPM ship "MS Musi."  Zuiderzee Botter - scale 1:25. VOC Jacht in a 6" lamp,  Buginese fishing Prauw.  Hr. Ms. Java - Royal Navy Netherlands Cruiser.

 

Completed Builds:   Hr. Ms. O16 Submarine

                             Hr. Ms. O19 - Submarine Royal Navy Netherlands

                             Ship Yard Diorama with Topsail schooner -

                             Friendship Sloop Gwenfra

                           Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack    

                             Golden Hind - Cutte Sark (both not in this forum)

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Hi Jan,

Card works fast and easy, but it definitely needs some experience. Perhaps you should have done a scratch build small vessel to get to know the material. At least it saves you the trouble with not-fitting connections. And straight lines are killing... It works much friendlier towards you if you make a model nobody can criticize as there is no image of what the end result should look like.

If you want I can send you some draughts for scratch building. You will discover a completely different world. 🙂

Ab

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Hi Ab,

 

I still dont know whether I want to go scratch with card. 

I have seen your buildlogs, and the results from card are great, but I started this ship from a kit because I can't see myself build it just from a drawing.....

 

On the other hand, I very much like the smaller dutch ships, and card may be a way of building those. 

 

Jan

 

 

 

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I'm still with you Jan.  Guns and turrets look great!

 

Cheers,

Piet, The Flying Dutchman.

 

"Your greatest asset is not the quantity of your friends , rather the quality of your friends."  (old Chinese proverb)

 

Current Builds: Hr. Ms. Java 1925-1942

                       VOC Ship Surabaya

 

Planned Builds: Young America Diorama - scale 1:3000

 

Future Builds: KPM ship "MS Musi."  Zuiderzee Botter - scale 1:25. VOC Jacht in a 6" lamp,  Buginese fishing Prauw.  Hr. Ms. Java - Royal Navy Netherlands Cruiser.

 

Completed Builds:   Hr. Ms. O16 Submarine

                             Hr. Ms. O19 - Submarine Royal Navy Netherlands

                             Ship Yard Diorama with Topsail schooner -

                             Friendship Sloop Gwenfra

                           Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack    

                             Golden Hind - Cutte Sark (both not in this forum)

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Yesterday, I did the last of the 'big' guns.

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(note to self: mind the quality of the backgrond :) )

 

and one up-front (taken agains the light, so again not a wonder of fotography ;) )

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The politicians who had to decide on the armament decided that this configuration was almost as good as two triple towers, because from a distance this did actually look like a tripple tower.(at least, sothe story goes). 

I very much like the lines and design of the ship, but as a ship of war, she wasn't very impressive. You can see that thinking on warfare in the Netherlands around the second worldwar more or less dated back to the thinking shortlybefore the first world war. This ship is just a minor update from the cruiser Java, while the rest of the world had made large advances. (Same holds for the Dutch army: you don't beleive your eyses when you see what equipment our biys had in 1940 when the German army crossed the border)

 

Jan

 

 

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Three hours work..... none of them completely as I would like to see it, but OK, no one will ever look at the macro's.....

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Pics still out of focus :(

Next are some capstans, but the "instructions" just say: put parts 148-155 together and place them on the deck.

 

ah well, we will see. Next weekend, as tomorrow is a day without buildingtime.

 

Jan

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7 hours ago, amateur said:

Three hours work..... none of them completely as I would like to see it, but OK, no one will ever look at the macro's.....

Ahum .... well ... unfortunately ... I am presently ... maybe do a step back and refocus ...? So far you have done a good job

Carl

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Search and you might find a log ...

 

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