mikegr
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Quite fast and clean job. I will use this thread as a guide for my own kit with WE parts when i decide to deal with it. Perhaps in 2025
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I got a set used for micro electronic repairs. I also got a few of cheaper ones which I sharpened with dremel tool and turned equally good to the pro set Frequently sharpening of twizzers, pliers and other tools removes glue, paint and keeps them very effective no matter how they cost.
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Done making the mast. Assembling the PE type 279 radar was a dirty job but someone had to do it. Lost few antennas, replaced them with brush hair. Will work on the other mast from Tuesday.
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I have finished the AA guns. The white marks are ammunition boxes made of 0,8mm rectangle balsa much easier than folding PE. I am now scratchbuilding the front mast with 0.6 and 0.8mm PE brass rods. Later i will use other material for the top antenna.
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ROK Navy has some nice Aegis destroyers. That would be an interesting theme. They are also very capable carring almost 130 VLS tubes for weapons.
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That rivet detail is definitely overscaled. Flyhawk has gone too far. Rigging also is. But rigging for me is essential. That rivet thing...I don't know.
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This photo is taken in 2021. The ship HMS Argyll, as well as Montrose have their own page, where you can find more information and photos https://twitter.com/hmsmontrose?lang=el https://twitter.com/search?q=hms argyll&src=typed_query
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Like I have said in previous thread the most durable and sticky primer for shiny metal parts is epoxy primer like those used in car industry. I always prime my PE parts them work with them with no issues.
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An aerial photo of a type 23 frigate. Just to get an idea of how the dark grey deck can turn to red brown cause of rust and weathering, in case you are interested.
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This is more of a toy than a kit. I hope it worth the time and extra spending on PE and other upgrades.
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I made the funnel caps. The ring where the cap will sit on, was not included in PE parts so I made them using 0.5 mm brass wire Next are the 8 pom pom AA guns. They are comprised from various parts, the base, the barrels, the barrel case and two ammunition boxes. Shaping the latter into rectangle was out of question at least for my level. I just cut the boxes from the plastic parts and glued them
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We are looking forward to your test results. Chitubox is considered by many the most advanced free 3d software. Some printers also offer a free one year subscription to chitobox pro worth of 170$. Personally I am interested on Elegoo Saturn for the increased 192x120x200mm print area and the 4k resolution. The price is kinda raised at the moment around 450$ so I wait for a price drop while still researching. The FDA printers is something that i haven't turned down completely. They may lack in print quality a bit but they win in every other aspect comparing to resin printers. Finally there are resins at the market which can be cleared only with water. Their curring time also is quite short eliminating the need for a washer. Their cost is about 50$ per bottle I think.
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Most upgrade on PE comes from the crane set
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Model washed and stripped off partially
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I ordered some PE from Russia. They have a very detailed tracking system. First time I see an exporting item going through customs on departure country.
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i had to scratchbuilt some missing parts
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Reverse engineering. Start building the project...from the end.
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Next project Prince of Wales by Tamiya
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I will do so from now on. Each built will have a different make approach
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Most recent rebulit was Yamashiro by Aoshima. Really bad and inaccurate model. Note the turret after the funnel. It points this way because there is not enough space between funnel and aft tower. Also the upper deck unlike forecastle and rear deck is smooth, without panel lines. Ordering a wooden deck sticker would set me back several weeks so i just painted it gray. Al least i was satisfied with the sea bed even if i didnt use any special materials.
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Yes I make plexiglass cases for my models from now on. But the chloroform dilute is a top secret among professionals so I glue it with CA thus case looks whitish at joints. The enamel paint lasted great all these years but new PE pieces added and since I didnt remember the code I had to respray everything
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Next project was USS Independence CVL by Revell. The flyhawk kit of its time. Althouth there were some fitting issues, especially at the front, the overall details were exeptional plus it had several sprues of spare parts which i still use today sometimes.
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