WarKrhyme Posted February 8, 2018 Share #1 Posted February 8, 2018 Hello captains and sailors! Sorry I didn't get to post my build log because for me, the site servers were down. For me anyways, I don't know about you people. So, this is my cardboard build and I need some of your knowledge on how to to build this ship better since i'm only using cardboard, hot glue, and Elmers. BUT... it's going to be highly detailed. It's gonna take me a long time to build this. So the main model will be the USS Alabama (BB-60). Right here is my guide, a trumpeter 1/700 scale model that my brother wrecked a year ago. It's gonna be a waterline model and trust me I have worked with cardboard models years ago but first time building a cardboard ship. I'm going to aim the look of the ship to be fully, pure, made of cardboard. There's an inspiration from youtube who built a cardboard Yamato. Here are the pics. I'll keep you guys updated everyday, every other day, or weekly. Thanks for making me share this. Canute, mtaylor, thibaultron and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarKrhyme Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share #2 Posted February 9, 2018 19 hours ago, WarKrhyme said: Hello captains and sailors! Sorry I didn't get to post my build log because for me, the site servers were down. For me anyways, I don't know about you people. So, this is my cardboard build and I need some of your knowledge on how to to build this ship better since i'm only using cardboard, hot glue, and Elmers. BUT... it's going to be highly detailed. It's gonna take me a long time to build this. So the main model will be the USS Alabama (BB-60). Right here is my guide, a trumpeter 1/700 scale model that my brother wrecked a year ago. It's gonna be a waterline model and trust me I have worked with cardboard models years ago but first time building a cardboard ship. I'm going to aim the look of the ship to be fully, pure, made of cardboard. There's an inspiration from youtube who built a cardboard Yamato. Here are the pics. I'll keep you guys updated everyday, every other day, or weekly. Thanks for making me share this. Here is a small update to the super structure of the ship Time consuming even for cardboard. Canute, Beef Wellington, prutser and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted February 10, 2018 Share #3 Posted February 10, 2018 So far, so good. Shows a lot of promise. BTW, there's no need to quote yourself, just drop to the bottom of the page to the reply box and start typing. You can add photos, etc. When done, hit "submit reply". popeye the sailor, Omega1234 and Canute 3 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarKrhyme Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share #4 Posted February 10, 2018 37 minutes ago, mtaylor said: So far, so good. Shows a lot of promise. BTW, there's no need to quote yourself, just drop to the bottom of the page to the reply box and start typing. You can add photos, etc. When done, hit "submit reply". Thanks mate. Still unfamiliar with the forum. Canute, mtaylor and Omega1234 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarKrhyme Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted February 11, 2018 (edited) Hello once again everybody! Just a small update on my ship. I built the conning tower and the smoke stack. after creating a roof for this I'll be continuing the build for the mast being followed by the main battery turrets and secondary guns. Cheers mates!! Oh and I bought a new camera so that photos can be a little more appealing and updated my work space so that my build will look more presentable. Edited February 11, 2018 by WarKrhyme prutser, popeye the sailor, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarKrhyme Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share #6 Posted February 18, 2018 Hello! I'm sorry I haven't posted in a while because of college haha. But don't worry, you'll see my complete superstructure when the next time I post. General Quarters Men. popeye the sailor, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarKrhyme Posted March 4, 2018 Author Share #7 Posted March 4, 2018 Finally the superstructure is done! Here's some pics. Sorry it took so long. NOW! Time to start with the main battery guns. Slowhand, hexnut, popeye the sailor and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarKrhyme Posted March 5, 2018 Author Share #8 Posted March 5, 2018 (edited) You gentlemen might be thinking I must be a complete amateur for posting a cardboard model on this site comparing it to your more, professional work I would say. I completely understand. And yes this is my first time building a scratch model ship. Well what do you expect? In my country there isn't much hobby stores and I'm still in college so earning money is at little for me. Anyway thanks for the support Canute & mtaylor. Be building the main battery guns this week and i'll be posting the build log. Cheers! Edited March 5, 2018 by WarKrhyme popeye the sailor, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted March 5, 2018 Share #9 Posted March 5, 2018 Don't be too worried about whether people are liking your work or not. It's true that cardboard is not everyone's favorite modeling medium, but that doesn't mean that people don't check in to see your progress. You might be interested to know that this isn't the first cardboard model we've had posted here, but it's been a while since we've had one. It's obvious from your work so far that you have some real skills, since cardboard is not the easiest medium to work with, and your model appears very neat and does, in fact, look like a South Dakota-class battleship. I'll be interested to see how you accomplish all the little detail work. Cheers, hexnut, mtaylor, RichardG and 3 others 6 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Hawker Hurricane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted March 5, 2018 Share #10 Posted March 5, 2018 (edited) Sorry, missed it are you going to keep the card as is, or will you get thw grey paint ready at the end? jan Edited March 5, 2018 by amateur mtaylor, popeye the sailor and Canute 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canute Posted March 5, 2018 Share #11 Posted March 5, 2018 WK, I'm impressed that have taken this medium and done such a nice job with it. You have some good skills working with corrugated cardboard. Keep it up. popeye the sailor and mtaylor 2 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarKrhyme Posted March 5, 2018 Author Share #12 Posted March 5, 2018 5 hours ago, amateur said: Sorry, missed it are you going to keep the card as is, or will you get thw grey paint ready at the end? jan Yes I'm going to keep it pure cardboard since painting it battleship grey will make it look like, well, a toy. popeye the sailor, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted March 6, 2018 Share #13 Posted March 6, 2018 So, no margin for error.Makes it all the more challenging! Jan mtaylor, popeye the sailor and Canute 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarKrhyme Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share #14 Posted March 6, 2018 4 hours ago, amateur said: So, no margin for error.Makes it all the more challenging! Jan Well, my goal is to make the build look pure. Keeping the cardboard look. If I paint it then the build will look like any other build. Anyway, are you planning on building a ship model? mtaylor and popeye the sailor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarKrhyme Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share #15 Posted March 6, 2018 If you guys wondered where'd i get my inspiration from. Check this video of a cardboard Yamato build. Canute, ccoyle, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted March 6, 2018 Share #16 Posted March 6, 2018 That is a serious scratch card model. mtaylor, Canute and popeye the sailor 3 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Hawker Hurricane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithAug Posted March 6, 2018 Share #17 Posted March 6, 2018 7 hours ago, WarKrhyme said: Check this video of a cardboard Yamato build Amazing. thanks for sharing. popeye the sailor and mtaylor 2 Quote Keith Current Build:- Cangarda (Steam Yacht) - Scale 1:24 Previous Builds:- Schooner Germania (Nova) - Scale 1:36 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19848-schooner-germania-nova-by-keithaug-scale-136-1908-2011/ Schooner Altair by KeithAug - Scale 1:32 - 1931 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12515-schooner-altair-by-keithaug-scale-132-1931/?p=378702 J Class Endeavour by KeithAug - Amati - Scale 1:35 - 1989 after restoration. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10752-j-class-endeavour-by-keithaug-amati-scale-135-1989-after-restoration/?p=325029 Other Topics Nautical Adventures http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13727-nautical-adventures/?p=422846 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarKrhyme Posted April 23, 2018 Author Share #18 Posted April 23, 2018 Hey guys! I'm sorry for not posting. I have to admit I have been quite lazy. But sometime this week something will be posted! Canute, popeye the sailor and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowhand Posted November 17, 2018 Share #19 Posted November 17, 2018 Shame there’s no further updates, cardboard as a building material has a certain je ne sais pas. Canute and popeye the sailor 2 Quote Slowhand, Current build - Polacca scratch build from Amati plan previous builds San Martin - Occre H.MS Resolution - Corel Half Moon - Corel Dragon keel boat - Billings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted November 18, 2018 Share #20 Posted November 18, 2018 looks really interesting...the hull looks very good Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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