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And she said NO !!!!! You have way too many boxes !! Yves- 488 replies
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I wonder how did they squeeze that plane on the lower deck....
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I think you have joined the coveted and very exclusive club of the "Assembly Manual Masters". You are on par with legends such as Chuck Passaro 🙂 Yves
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Superb work that you did, Mark. I have to say that even on the CAF Model kit, the cheeks were a nightmare to build. Similarly, I have been postponing the building of the catheads but your implementation is helping me a lot. Thanks Yves
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Your build log is worth 100 times the instructions booklet from Model Shipways.... 🙂 I remember seeing the real vessel in the harbor of Annapolis, during a sail boat show, years ago. Quite an incredible vessel. Yves
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Presenting an "Ironclad" on a piece of wood is a good way to create a nice contrast. Well done. Yves
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That model is gorgeous. It feels like looking at the real boat. Yves
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I would definitely get the SKU-0163 as it comes with both pressure hull ends. I also bought the torpedoes kit because I wanted to represent the tubes opened. Below is my build log, spread over almost two years. Yves
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Preparation of the Poop deck. The original poop deck in the kit (Session #5), did not fit at all. Tom of CAF Model sent me a replacement part that is better but will require some adjustments as we will see. The replacement part came in one single and enormous part. Because of the negative curve on the top of the hull, it is not possible to insert it directly. My first job was to cut it into two symmetrical parts (picture above). Then patiently, I adjusted each side to fit in the best possible way. All these attempts make me think that there are probably very few (if not none) modelers who have reached that stage in the construction of that kit. The front view of the upper deck, clearly shows that it is missing one beam, not provided in the kit. I will be offering a solution soon. The rear need to be reworked extensively to accept the rounded ceiling, above the rear balcony. Finally, an overall view of the model, showing that most details are now completely occult-ed: Yves
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The two curved windows are installed, taking advantage of the hull internal access: Now, finally, at this stage, the internal doors to the heads/galleries can be installed. Yves
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This is where we stand: A few more guns to be built, before I can seal the quarterdeck with the poop deck. Yves
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I think it is time for a small update. I finally completed the starboard gallery.... The following pictures are showing the sequence of the build: The lattice is 3D printed in resin. I am not really following the kit (lack of) instructions, neither am I using all the parts provided in the kit. Paint and Future Floor. Gluing the rails..... Building of the roof.... Installation of the window panes.... And the pilasters to complete the gallery.... Et voila. The port side.... Again, make sure that you have access through the inside of the hull, to the galleries for the final installation and correct positioning of the window panes. The doors can be installed later on. Yves
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F4U-1A Corsair by DocRob - FINISHED - Tamiya - 1/32
yvesvidal replied to DocRob's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
It seems that the traditional decals are becoming history ..... Yves -
After having built that model, I would definitely recommend the RCS PE. It is a lot more work than Eduard but also infinitely more realistic. For the gun, the EDUARD gun is very nice and allows you to represent the gun closed (submerged) or open (surface). I built both the Eduard and the Trumpeter gun kit and ended up installing the Trumpeter gun. It was a close call though, and I would understand how most people will prefer the Eduard gun. Yves
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Is the Borodino a paper model in 1/200 scale? Very interesting project that you are starting. Yves
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I know the feeling....after building some 70 cannons of various sizes for the Bellona. Yves
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Beautiful construction Chuck, as always with your models. Yves
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That's is exactly what I did: The material (cherry wood) is 12 mm thick (made of 3 layers of 4 mm each). As indicated if you do not taper the bow, you will need 12 mm between the legs of the figurehead. It you decide tapering, you should do it before assembling the keel..... Yves
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If you intend to use that figurehead on the bow of the CAF Model HMS Bellona, you will need 12 mm between the legs, to make it sit comfortably, unless you are planning to shave and sand a lot of the cherry bow. But you probably know all that already, since you have the CAF kit Session #1. Yves
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You are ready for the first tests on the water..... Yves
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Chuck, Will it be CNC carving or 3D printing? Or hand carving... 😁 Yves
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I have always wanted to build this ship at 1/100 scale. I started when I was a kid at 15 years old, and did not go further than the bridge and main turret. The guns were made of brass tubes soldered together and raised when spun (like the old Lindberg model). I will be following your build. The Trumpeter kit is a good base to magnify the parts. You should also consider 3D printing some of the repetitive parts. Yves
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This is fantastic of details and realism. Yves
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