Chasseur

Hi Nils. I didn't realize you were going through that thick of a material. You could step/router the circumfernace cut about 3-5mm into the wood and pin with two dowels that way you wouldn't have to bore all the way through.

Awwwwwwwe... the Brass Meister strikes again! Awesome tool Nils.
Way to go. There was never a doubt.
 
Jeff

Get well Bro! I will pray.

Awwwwwwwe... the Brass Meister strikes again! Awesome tool Nils.
Way to go. There was never a doubt.
 
Jeff

Hi Nils. I didn't realize you were going through that thick of a material. You could step/router the circumfernace cut about 3-5mm into the wood and pin with two dowels that way you wouldn't have to bore all the way through.

how in the heck did that happen..........the second photo of the stand!!?!?!?!?!   the world may never know  
 
I have a feeling that this kit is going to be  one giant experiment.......you know.......like a trip through Alice in wonderland....so many questions.   I kinda hoped it would be like the Wizard of OZ,  where all I had to do,  was follow the yellow brick road       hey......I'm laughing........it won't be the first time,  I've walked away fro a set of instructions.
 
it took a while to remove all the structure parts from the metal etch.......then to insure that they lay flat.
 

 
then I made a second fore structure from 1/32 flat stock.   1/16 square strip was put in the four corners to strengthen it.
 

 
the roof was made larger than the first one.......I will try and salvage the other one later,  depending on...........    the outer plates were added to both structures........each with their own less than desirable results.
 

 
the wood structure is obvious........the roof is too small.  the plates ate up the outcropping I gave it.   now if I had done this with some mahogany {similar to Nenad's superb work},  it might not have been so drastic or thick.  I even gave it some though.....perhaps with the use of a paper punch     I wasn't thrilled with the corners........but in this case,  it's an easy fix with some 1/32 square stock.   the windows can be drilled out,  and window maker can be used to fill in the glass......or some sort of cello.   it's too bad that this is a small model.......I could have used some of those eyelets that I have.  not all of the parts are added to it at this time.
 

 
the one clad in the metal plates is a little jazzier...........again the windows can be drilled out and given the same treatment.      I made the roof larger than the first one,  so I didn't loose the outcroppings.   I even tried to make up for the botched corners,  but I didn't do well enough....it still occurred.   they were touched up with gold paint to hide the wood.....I'm thinking that I might be able to make up some brass angles....or perhaps some round stock,  to fill them in.   
 

 
I tried again to get some pictures of the finished hull.  there are few spots that need some love,  but I'm not done sanding and prepping the hull for paint yet.  the rails need to be added as well.
 

 

 
as for the aft deck bulwarks.........the other side filler plank was added.   it will be sanded down to an even height all around the stern.   I saw the way they want me to make the cap rail around the stern bulwarks........no thanks,  I think I can come up with a better way...one that doesn't involve piecing together ten or so pieces of flat stock.
 

 
dummy me again...........forgetting to draw a center line down the deck!   bad enough that I forgot to do the plank stagger lines.   harder to do with the deck platform in place.   the fore deck in place {dry fit}.
 

 
the bulwarks were hard to protect.........I had to repair them here and there,  throughout the planking process.  even though I had left some of them,  they were still prone to cracking.   the bulkheads were beveled inward slightly......even if I had left them all,  it likely wouldn't have stopped it from happening.   I can remove the rest of them now,  and sand them flush to the deck.   I may even remove the ones on the fore deck.
 

 
looking in the box,  there are only a few wood parts left.   just about everything on the deck needs to be scratch built from strip stock contained in the kit.   I do have six parts though,  that I have no idea what they are for.  I have not seen them in the instructions so far........and I have flipped over the sheet on the wall.   I will have to review the first side,  to make sure I've done everything on that side of the sheet..........what there is of it,  is pretty much textbook to me  

Obviously the pictures don't want to get wet on their way over to Oz!  
 
John

thanks Patrick........I have been trying to do a little planking over the week end....but I haven't  been able to.   that's OK........tomorrow is my 'Friday'.......playtime is coming!   I was confused at first to your post.......then I realized what you meant.   I still have to level out the aft bulwarks,  and then I can sand it to the proper height.    then she'll look nice 'n trim.   thanks for the good word  
 
thanks for the likes too!  

welcome Dr. Per.........I consider it an honor      I hope you brought your couch with you     I may need therapy     I hope you enjoy.

Hello Kees,
 
I just recently found your build log and have read it from the beginning.  Your model is turning out wonderfully and the level of your craftsmanship in styrene is so impressive - some of the best I have seen.  Thanks for sharing your techniques and videos - I have learned a great deal.  It is logs such as yours that inspire me to do better with my own modeling.  I hope your health is improving - keep well.
 
Gary

Hello Gary,
 
Nice to see that you found my log and I wish you a lot of fun reading my log in the future. I am glad that I can give you inspiration and that i have the chance to contribute to this great shipmodelling forum.
 
Regards, Kees

Beautiful, Patrick.  I'm thinking this may be your best yet.

Hi everyone
 
Well, Shadow's journey has been going slowly lately due to our house being painted. However, I've managed to work on her a little; so much so, that I've fashioned her three radar domes and antenna mast which are located on the top of the Sun Deck. At the rear of the main deck, I've added the twin staircases which lead from the deck above to the rear diving platform at the transom.
 
Still bucket loads of work, painting, puttying, etc, etc, etc (you know the drill )...
 
BTW, everything's still loosely placed in their respective locations; that's why they look a tad wonky!
 
All the best!
 
Cheers
 
Patrick

She just continues to look very impressive, Nils!
 
John

small update....
 
this little structure sits up on the boats deck between 2 nd. and 3 rd. funnel.
This is the position where the large 1 st class dining lounge is situated over several decks across the whole width of the ship, because here no stackshafts interfere with the dining area.
The half round stucture will be modeled to the light dome of the dining lounge comprising about 30 single little "glassed" frames
 
Nils
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Wow...hope you are well soon Jesse.

your in my thoughts jesse.....hope you get better soon  

Jesse, keep on working on getting better. That's job one.

Same here, Jesse. Go beat'em!
 
Cheers
 
Patrick

Get well soon Jesse!

Like is for support Jesse...hang in there and looking forward to your update.
 
Cheers,
 
Nigel.

Get well Bro! I will pray.

Get well Bro! I will pray.

Get well Bro! I will pray.

Get well Bro! I will pray.