Baker

Welcome back G.L.

detailing the doors and adding other new parts

Inspection

The front and rear wheel axles. A lot of cleaning work needed
Left pre-cleaning, right is cleaned

The middle axes are for later.

Great idea.

And explained step by step.

thanks Michael

If I have to saw or sand a lot. Then I work outside
The disadvantage is that in winter the shipyard is usually "closed"

I wear safety goggles, dust mask and ear protection

A few days later,

Details that are not good are sanded away and doors and hatches are made new.

Since 1985 I have been building military models on scale 1/72

I'm going to start a small buildlog of the  ADGZ M35(fu) Mittlerer Panzerwagen from manufacturer ACE.

http://acemodel.com.ua/en/news

http://acemodel.com.ua/en/model/332

(Foto from ace)

Ace produces plastic scale models in so-called “short run” production.

This means : they make a mold for a model and once the mold is worn out, then the model goes "out of production".

They make interesting and rare models. Buy only suitable for builders with some experience.

This buildlog is not a product review. But just to show you how I make my military models.

Info about this armoured car :

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ADGZ

http://www.achtungpanzer.com/polizei-panzerkampfwagen-adgz-m35-mittlere-panzerwagen.htm.

As will be visible on the photos

The construction will not always be smooth. And some pieces will not fit or will need to be replaced.

Start

Box 

building the hull and the tower

now i let this dry for at least 24h.

1 hour ago, dstrosch said:

Thank you very much Patrick. I thought I searched the NRG forum but I don't recall seeing this. Even though it doesn't look it is from the same manufacturer this helps a lot.

 

Dan

you're welcome 

maybe this helps,

If you search for "Mayflower" 

Then you will find interesting building logs of the mayflower. Not from the same manufacturer but they can perhaps give the solution to your question (see example)

Have looked at all your paintings and enjoyed them a lot.

Well done

And greetings from Belgium.

And greetings from Belgium

And greetings from Belgium

Greetings from Belgium.

The treenails are done on the planks and wales (About 1850).

The stern is next to do.  

Perhaps the hull will also be done under the waterline. Dont know yet.

My method for adding treenails close to each other.

Make treenails short, medium and long.

Dril holes and add glue

treenails are fixed with a small hammer (gotten in my childhood, and about 50 year old..)

Add small treenails

Add medium treenails

Add the long treenails

cut with pliers

after sanding

And, there is a new lamp on the ceiling in the hobby room.

A much better lighting from now on. If there is time available, the shipyard is also open in the winter.

Old billing kits come in 2 parts. Be sure to buy a complete kit.

For a complete kit this

On 18-11-2017 at 2:31 AM, Osmosis said:

I found a Billings Boats Santa Maria kit for sale locally on C-List and was wondering if it was a decent kit to tackle as a beginner. I have heard that it is not the most accurate or detailed version available. But would it be a good learning experience and wind up being a "decent" model in the end. By the way the asking price is $60.00.

 

Thanks

 

 

Old billing kits come in 2 parts. Be sure to buy a complete kit.

For a complete kit this looks a good price.

Might have a drink or two before those bolts though...

Well done and enjoy your drinks 

My first wooden ship was the Vasa of Billings.
It took me 10 years to build. And actually, I almost gave up twice.

You can build a ship like this for the first time.
But not doing this is better. best try a smaller model first.

as E.J. wrote

Whichever path you choose, start a build log.

And greetings from Belgium

The Wasa from Michael. 

Always interesting 

I'll tree nail the deck with 0,5 mm walnut (the planks are 4 mm wide).

right decision (in my opinion)

Robin,

Are you really sure about this grating??

This is all I can find

beautiful pictures :

http://sudwall.superforum.fr/t1520-identification-d-un-canon

http://www.fortiffsere.fr/artillerie/index_fichiers/Page2775.htm

http://asmrb.pbworks.com/w/page/115688596/3 pdr QF Hotchkiss Gun

here you maybe will find some dimensions

http://atf40.forumculture.net/t2701-canons-de-47-ex-marine

a 3D model

https://nl.3dexport.com/3dmodel-47-mm-hotchkiss-naval-gun-124509.htm

Looks to be a  "Hotchkiss 47mm L/40 M1885" or a QF 3 pounder.

Until now, I have not found a plan yet (maybe later)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QF_3-pounder_Hotchkiss

And greetings from Belgium

Beautiful work.

Especially the PE Parts are very nicely fitted.