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davec reacted to yvesvidal in Le Chebec by Yvesvidal - CAF Model - 1/48
Some update related to the bow and bowsprit. All parts are made of a sandwich of two layers of cherry wood:
A jig is provided to assemble and give the perfect curvature to the bow:
Quick comparison with the Monograph. As it turns out, all the parts provided in the kit, match perfectly the original document:
All the pieces are then glued with Titebond:
The monograph is quite useful to figure out exactly how the parts dovetail. As usual, the documentation/instructions from CAF Model need some improvements. I am very happy I could find a used Monograph for this ship, on E-Bay for half of what you normally pay for this document.
With some oil on it, it brings the richness of the cherry tree wood:
Verification that it fits nicely into the cradle:
And verification that it matches the Monograph:
Et voila for today.
Yves
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davec reacted to yvesvidal in Le Chebec by Yvesvidal - CAF Model - 1/48
The "cradle" is now completed:
It is quite a big "box" and rather heavy, being made with 7 ply very nice plywood.
It is very "encompassing" to say the least and I suspect the hull and its numerous frames will be well protected inside.
For comparison, below is the mounting berth ZHL and other Chinese builders are offering:
As you can see, the approach between CAF Model and ZHL is quite different. We will see if the CAF Model cradle offers as much flexibility as the ZHL one.
Yves
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davec reacted to yvesvidal in Le Chebec by Yvesvidal - CAF Model - 1/48
I was not planning to start this kit so early, but could not resist putting together the assembly berth for the hull. First the instructions:
Overall, it is like a 3D puzzle and everything dovetails quite well. There are a few exceptions, where filing a few slots is required. Everything is glued with Titebond wood glue and as such it takes a while. However, it is by far the most solid way to assemble this contraption.
I am using heavy plates of copper to make sure that the berth is absolutely flat during the gluing phase. No warping can be tolerated.
Again, as I do most of the times, I am not following exactly the instructions order.....
And this is where we stand at this moment:
Once completed, that should be a good "dry-dock" to assemble the keel and its 84 frames.
Yves
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davec reacted to yvesvidal in Le Chebec by Yvesvidal - CAF Model - 1/48
Let's take a quick look at some of the instructions. As usual, this is the CAF Model approach and it takes some thinking before jumping and starting to glue:
The boat has its own instructions in the little box.
Of course, that vessel is a lot smaller than the massive HMS Bellona. However, with its masts and oars, it will be a large model to display.
Yves
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davec reacted to a.sorolla in Mahonesa 1789 by a.sorolla - 1:32 - 34-gun frigate - monography by Adrián Sorolla, plans by F. Urtizberea
Hello
I want to update the work done these last months on the frigate La Mahonesa,
First the realization and installation of the rudder
In the previous photo I want to emphasize the separation between the "rudder" and the "post" that must be minimal or rather null, to avoid that it can be placed any foreign element.
thank you
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davec reacted to a.sorolla in Mahonesa 1789 by a.sorolla - 1:32 - 34-gun frigate - monography by Adrián Sorolla, plans by F. Urtizberea
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After several weeks of work the outer lining of the hull of the frigate is completed.
The starboard side is completely lined, and the port side releases the openings made in the structure to be able to show the interior
Some photos show the realization and, at the end, some details of the simplified nail of the boards .
Adrián
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davec reacted to a.sorolla in Mahonesa 1789 by a.sorolla - 1:32 - 34-gun frigate - monography by Adrián Sorolla, plans by F. Urtizberea
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With the bulkhead closing the chamber, the "fine" carpentry is for later, now and before installing more equipment on the deck I will make the lining of the submerged part of the frigate’s hull since for this operation I have to put the keel up.
Adrián Sorolla
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davec reacted to a.sorolla in Mahonesa 1789 by a.sorolla - 1:32 - 34-gun frigate - monography by Adrián Sorolla, plans by F. Urtizberea
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Continuing with the embellishment of the stern, this time the installation of the decorations in the stern, it is only a top decoration glued to the corning and a tiny cutlet with the name of the boat.
These decorations are drawn by Fermin Urtizberea Oronoz, in 3D and relined in CNC by Migue, Miquel Rodríguez García
Adrián Sorolla
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davec reacted to a.sorolla in Mahonesa 1789 by a.sorolla - 1:32 - 34-gun frigate - monography by Adrián Sorolla, plans by F. Urtizberea
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Modification of the decorations of the walls, the panels in the form of molding are much better
Adrián Sorolla
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davec reacted to a.sorolla in Mahonesa 1789 by a.sorolla - 1:32 - 34-gun frigate - monography by Adrián Sorolla, plans by F. Urtizberea
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Realization of the 2nd part captain’s camera
Adrián Sorolla
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davec reacted to a.sorolla in Mahonesa 1789 by a.sorolla - 1:32 - 34-gun frigate - monography by Adrián Sorolla, plans by F. Urtizberea
Realization of the interior of the captain’s chamber, 1st part, the ground
Adrián Sorolla
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davec reacted to Trussben in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Trussben - FINISHED - 1:48
Chains completed on Port side, I’m happy now with the Swiss pear deadeyes gave the contrast I wanted, onto the SB side.
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davec reacted to Trussben in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Trussben - FINISHED - 1:48
Halfway through Chapter 11, the gangways and their ladders along with newel posts and their fancy work is done.
The Chesstrees and fenders, with their friezes completed.
All of the Channels installed and I have started adding the channel straps, I looked at both boxwood or ebony deadeyes and I didn’t like the look of either so I have ordered some Swiss Pear deadeyes hoping they give the look that I want.
I have also made a decision about the swivel guns - I’m not going to install them or their mounts - not keen on how they look on finished models that I have seen sticking up and altering the flow of the model.
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davec reacted to Trussben in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Trussben - FINISHED - 1:48
Pushing forward into Chapter 11, I cleaned all of the channel pieces and glued the layers together and faired the backside to fit each location, I then added 1mm brass pins to each of them, 2 pins for the smaller ones and 3 pins for the longer ones.
The trim work was cut away and then holes in the hull drilled to suit the pin positions, then the channel was glued in place.
I just completed the port side and will get the other side done this week.
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davec reacted to Rustyj in Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Rustyj - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:32 Scale - POF Sloop
I've finished the preliminary sanding of the hull. There's more to be done but I'll
finish that up once I've installed all of the fore and aft cant frames.
I was apprehensive of this part but Chucks framing jig and laser cut
parts make it less stressful than I thought!
I've been cleaning and assembling the cant frames in between sanding
and placing the fore cant frames.
Here you see I've placed the first three fore cant frames.
finish that up once I've installed all of the fore and aft cant frames.
Here you see I've placed the first three fore cant frames.
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davec got a reaction from mtaylor in Nieuport 28 by GrandpaPhil - FINISHED - Roden - 1/32 - PLASTIC
looks great! I can never get my brushing to look that good.
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davec got a reaction from king derelict in Henschel Hs 129B-2 by Landlubber Mike - Hobby 2000 - 1/48 - PLASTIC
The rivets do look really cool.
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davec got a reaction from mtaylor in F4F-4 Wildcat by modeller_masa - FINISHED - Academy - 1/48 - PLASTIC
Came out great - congratulations on finishing!
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davec got a reaction from wefalck in Halberstadt Cl.II by davec - FINISHED - Wingnut Wings - 1/32 - Plastic
Thanks everyone for the comments and thumbs ups. The woodwork is just artists oils. I've used Rob's tip about the photoetch before (great tip) but on this one most of the openings were easy to thread through except one that was so tight that the belt needed trimming. Belts are installed and I've finished as far as the end of step 2. There is some rigging, which will be completely invisible once the fuselage is buttoned up (as will most of the other detail). I've been careful scraping paint and test fitting, and the fuselage seems to close up without a lot of tension. I have some business travel coming up, but am hoping that after 8 weeks of slow progress on the cockpit that it will start to look like an airplane in a few weeks.
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davec reacted to Old Collingwood in Porsche Carrera GT by CDW - FINISHED - Tamiya - 1:12 Scale - PLASTIC
That is looking super Craig - love that paint finish.
OC.
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davec reacted to CDW in Porsche Carrera GT by CDW - FINISHED - Tamiya - 1:12 Scale - PLASTIC
Back to it after weeks delay. Primed and painted the hood and door jambs. Painted parts spent 24 hours in the dehydrator to speed the curing of the enamel paint. Will allow another week cure time before parts are handled to avoid fingerprints.
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davec reacted to Old Collingwood in Nieuport 28 by GrandpaPhil - FINISHED - Roden - 1/32 - PLASTIC
Sorry to hear of your woes with this, I have been in this position myself - far to many times, I am sure you will rescue it.
OC.
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davec reacted to GrandpaPhil in Nieuport 28 by GrandpaPhil - FINISHED - Roden - 1/32 - PLASTIC
I had the model about 90% complete:
And then I had a disaster.
I noticed the port side aircraft number (within the squadron, not the tail number) was wrinkled and my attempt to repair it nearly destroyed the model.
Root cause analysis:
I have not built a plastic model in a long time and forgot the nature of water transfer decals.
I should have let the model dry overnight prior to sealing and then tried to install the upper wing.
I plowed ahead.
Bad decision!
My efforts to straighten out the decal resulted in the stripping of the paint from the area and destruction of about 1/3 of the decal.
I also busted the upper wing loose.
Fortunately, all is not lost!
This is salvageable. Believe me when I say that I have worked with far worse (my Solferino was a near total loss a few times, among other models), and made models that I have been, or would be, willing to display publicly.
Time to repair all paintwork/markings and then let it sit overnight before I seal the model.
I will then attempt to use the original wing struts one more time and then replace them with wood utilizing steel pins as guide pins.
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davec got a reaction from Javlin in Halberstadt Cl.II by davec - FINISHED - Wingnut Wings - 1/32 - Plastic
Thanks everyone for the comments and thumbs ups. The woodwork is just artists oils. I've used Rob's tip about the photoetch before (great tip) but on this one most of the openings were easy to thread through except one that was so tight that the belt needed trimming. Belts are installed and I've finished as far as the end of step 2. There is some rigging, which will be completely invisible once the fuselage is buttoned up (as will most of the other detail). I've been careful scraping paint and test fitting, and the fuselage seems to close up without a lot of tension. I have some business travel coming up, but am hoping that after 8 weeks of slow progress on the cockpit that it will start to look like an airplane in a few weeks.
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davec got a reaction from Javlin in Halberstadt Cl.II by davec - FINISHED - Wingnut Wings - 1/32 - Plastic
I've assembled as far as the end of step 1 and put together the HGW seatbelts. Four belts without any of the tiny photoetch parts shooting across the workshop, which is a victory for me.
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