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patrickmil got a reaction from mtaylor in LPH-11 USS New Orleans by Spaceman Spiff - FINISHED - Iron Shipwrights - 1/350 - RESIN
I guess with that in mind, it all comes down to how accurate you want the part of the hull above the waterline to be in regards to distances between hatches, fittings, and vents and the flight deck. Shimming and milliput might be the way to go if you already have the interior of the hull fitted out.
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patrickmil got a reaction from Old Collingwood in 1204m Shmel Riverine gunboat by RGL - FINISHED - Tiger Model - 1/35 - PLASTIC
Question: Is the deck a dark brown or is it that orange/red that larger Soviet ships had?
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patrickmil got a reaction from mtaylor in LPH-11 USS New Orleans by Spaceman Spiff - FINISHED - Iron Shipwrights - 1/350 - RESIN
There would definitely be some slight alterations to the shape. Maybe you have a spare piece or something you could try it out on first to get an idea?
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patrickmil got a reaction from mtaylor in LPH-11 USS New Orleans by Spaceman Spiff - FINISHED - Iron Shipwrights - 1/350 - RESIN
Personally, I have only had to do this on small pieces but it is possible on large pieces. That said, the Googles has this to say:
Hot water Submerge the resin in hot water (around 55°C) for about five minutes. The resin will become flexible and can be reshaped by hand while it's still hot. Once it cools, the resin will harden again. Hair dryer or heat gun Heat the resin until it becomes more pliable, then shape it into a mold or curved surface and tape it in place until it sets. You can also use heat to bend resin that has already cured, but it might try to revert to its original shape. -
patrickmil got a reaction from Spaceman Spiff in LPH-11 USS New Orleans by Spaceman Spiff - FINISHED - Iron Shipwrights - 1/350 - RESIN
I guess with that in mind, it all comes down to how accurate you want the part of the hull above the waterline to be in regards to distances between hatches, fittings, and vents and the flight deck. Shimming and milliput might be the way to go if you already have the interior of the hull fitted out.
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patrickmil got a reaction from mtaylor in LPH-11 USS New Orleans by Spaceman Spiff - FINISHED - Iron Shipwrights - 1/350 - RESIN
Warm/hot water and gently working it so the hull meets up with the deck would be your best bet, I would think.
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patrickmil got a reaction from mtaylor in LPH-11 USS New Orleans by Spaceman Spiff - FINISHED - Iron Shipwrights - 1/350 - RESIN
Looks like you're making a gem out of a tough kit. Great work so far!
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patrickmil reacted to RGL in 1204m Shmel Riverine gunboat by RGL - FINISHED - Tiger Model - 1/35 - PLASTIC
This thing is certainly going to take a LOT of paint. Not a hard build and being Soviet it’s pretty industrial
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patrickmil got a reaction from Old Collingwood in USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) by patrickmil - FINISHED - I Love Kit - 1/200 - PLASTIC
As mentioned, here is the pic of the whole 5" gun with my mod in place. I think the barrel looks waaaaaaay better than the plastic from the kit. Still unbelievable that upgrade sets going for $500+ don't have a turned barrel.
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patrickmil reacted to Pete Fleischmann in USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) by patrickmil - FINISHED - I Love Kit - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Great job Patrick! That looks waaaaayyy better!
FYI everyone; the YZM 1:200 bridge set includes a brass barrel. You can find their stuff on Ebay
cheers
Pete
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patrickmil got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) by patrickmil - FINISHED - I Love Kit - 1/200 - PLASTIC
As mentioned, here is the pic of the whole 5" gun with my mod in place. I think the barrel looks waaaaaaay better than the plastic from the kit. Still unbelievable that upgrade sets going for $500+ don't have a turned barrel.
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patrickmil got a reaction from Old Collingwood in USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) by patrickmil - FINISHED - I Love Kit - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Hey fellas! I really appreciate those kind words. I wish I had some secret to divulge but the credit all goes to my photo etch bending tool from The Small Shop and then some very pointy tweezers to pick out each rung/step and bend them slightly down. Thanks all the same though, lol.
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patrickmil got a reaction from mtaylor in USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) by patrickmil - FINISHED - I Love Kit - 1/200 - PLASTIC
As mentioned, here is the pic of the whole 5" gun with my mod in place. I think the barrel looks waaaaaaay better than the plastic from the kit. Still unbelievable that upgrade sets going for $500+ don't have a turned barrel.
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patrickmil reacted to Spaceman Spiff in LPH-11 USS New Orleans by Spaceman Spiff - FINISHED - Iron Shipwrights - 1/350 - RESIN
Thanks man. Still some rough areas and I definitely could have done better (I critique my work harder than anyone else), but it’s not bad. The hull is a different story as trying to fit the fight deck to it proved to be no fun at all. A lot of grinding/cutting/shaving/sanding is ahead of me. Not to mention that the sides are not exactly straight. A lot more to go but at least there is light in the tunnel lol
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patrickmil got a reaction from Canute in LPH-11 USS New Orleans by Spaceman Spiff - FINISHED - Iron Shipwrights - 1/350 - RESIN
Looks like you're making a gem out of a tough kit. Great work so far!
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patrickmil got a reaction from Old Collingwood in USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) by patrickmil - FINISHED - I Love Kit - 1/200 - PLASTIC
While this build log is still freshly in front of me, figured I'd add a mod I made. None of the really overly expensive upgrade kits offered for this kit include a turned brass barrel or other turned brass antenna pieces for that matter. The kit barrel is ok-ish. There is a seam and a slight step was on my example. I decided to make my own out of brass. After all, nothing looks like metal more than actual metal. The company Precision Metals has always hit it out of the park with their offering of odds and ends. I'll get more pics up when the blackening has completely dried and I have it mated to the rest of the 5" gun assembly.
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patrickmil got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) by patrickmil - FINISHED - I Love Kit - 1/200 - PLASTIC
While this build log is still freshly in front of me, figured I'd add a mod I made. None of the really overly expensive upgrade kits offered for this kit include a turned brass barrel or other turned brass antenna pieces for that matter. The kit barrel is ok-ish. There is a seam and a slight step was on my example. I decided to make my own out of brass. After all, nothing looks like metal more than actual metal. The company Precision Metals has always hit it out of the park with their offering of odds and ends. I'll get more pics up when the blackening has completely dried and I have it mated to the rest of the 5" gun assembly.
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patrickmil got a reaction from Canute in USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) by patrickmil - FINISHED - I Love Kit - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Hey fellas! I really appreciate those kind words. I wish I had some secret to divulge but the credit all goes to my photo etch bending tool from The Small Shop and then some very pointy tweezers to pick out each rung/step and bend them slightly down. Thanks all the same though, lol.
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patrickmil reacted to Spaceman Spiff in LPH-11 USS New Orleans by Spaceman Spiff - FINISHED - Iron Shipwrights - 1/350 - RESIN
Update: paint is on. The island was primed with Mr Surfacer 1500 thinned with Mr Color Leveling Thinner. Great stuff. White was then used in sort of a black basing method, although the tonal differences aren’t really visible in the pics. Time to set it aside and work on the harder stuff. Thank you for looking.
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patrickmil got a reaction from Old Collingwood in USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) by patrickmil - FINISHED - I Love Kit - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Been awhile since I've posted here. Since last time, a move from Columbus OH to Cincinnati OH has occurred. Luckily there were no casualties involved; at least on models I actually cared about. A lot has gone into USS Curtis Wilbur in the meantime. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. One strong word of caution on this kit, do NOT follow the instructions sequence when planning for the ship's rigging. The kit railings for the flag halyards are poor and at the time ILK would have you attach them, it would result in a CA glue bond between paint layers. Needless to say, I figured this out the hard way when I attempted to secure the EZ Line from the kit railings to the yardarms. My solution was to drill mounting holes in the appropriate deck, bend some brass wire, and loft the rigging accordingly. And trust me, I know the solution in the pictures is not 100% accurate.
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patrickmil got a reaction from Pete Fleischmann in USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) by patrickmil - FINISHED - I Love Kit - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Hey fellas! I really appreciate those kind words. I wish I had some secret to divulge but the credit all goes to my photo etch bending tool from The Small Shop and then some very pointy tweezers to pick out each rung/step and bend them slightly down. Thanks all the same though, lol.
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patrickmil got a reaction from Old Collingwood in USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) by patrickmil - FINISHED - I Love Kit - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Hi Pete! I appreciate your kind words. I'm excited to be so close to the finish line now. Just have to dig deep and avoid the temptation to start on something new before wrapping this one up.
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patrickmil got a reaction from Old Collingwood in USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) by patrickmil - FINISHED - I Love Kit - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Thank you very much for your very kind words!
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patrickmil got a reaction from mikegr in USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) by patrickmil - FINISHED - I Love Kit - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Been awhile since I've posted here. Since last time, a move from Columbus OH to Cincinnati OH has occurred. Luckily there were no casualties involved; at least on models I actually cared about. A lot has gone into USS Curtis Wilbur in the meantime. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. One strong word of caution on this kit, do NOT follow the instructions sequence when planning for the ship's rigging. The kit railings for the flag halyards are poor and at the time ILK would have you attach them, it would result in a CA glue bond between paint layers. Needless to say, I figured this out the hard way when I attempted to secure the EZ Line from the kit railings to the yardarms. My solution was to drill mounting holes in the appropriate deck, bend some brass wire, and loft the rigging accordingly. And trust me, I know the solution in the pictures is not 100% accurate.
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patrickmil got a reaction from mtaylor in USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) by patrickmil - FINISHED - I Love Kit - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Hi Pete! I appreciate your kind words. I'm excited to be so close to the finish line now. Just have to dig deep and avoid the temptation to start on something new before wrapping this one up.
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