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  1. yvesvidal
    Microscale Kristal Clear is the product I was looking for. Very easy to use and makes great and realistic portholes: Yves
  2. yvesvidal
    Kevin, there is a product by MicroScale that does a fantastic job of turning portholes into clear glass. I used it for my 3D printed Corvette, with much bigger portholes than your Britannic. The name escapes me but you will be able to find it easily. Dries very fast and very clear. Yves
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    As described by Kevin, this endeavor is complex and enormous. Good luck. Yves
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    De-construction and re-construction: Sometimes, we need an additional challenge !! 🙂 Yves
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    Just a quick update on the Quarterdeck: The gratings are made with a special box that came with Session #4. Apparently, it is an "upgrade" kit, that contains all the hatched and grtings for the Bellona. These gratings are pre-cut, slightly convex and are ten times easier to assemble than the original hatches provided with Session #2. I did not know that, because there was no relationship between the instructions that came with my kit and that "upgrade" kit. Anyway, I will be using these gratings from now on and may even try to remove the visible ones, on the main deck and replace them with these. We will see..... The fundamental problem with this Bellona kit is ..... THE INSTRUCTIONS or more precisely, the LACK of them. I find myself spending a lot of time, figuring out what is going to be my next step and how I am going to do it. Honestly, I don't think you can finish the ship by following blindly the instructions and their sequence of order. Anyway, enough rambling..... I am now working on trying to complete the rear quarterdeck. Before you can finish the planking, you have to install the poop windows: You absolutely need a finger on each side to position correctly these window frames. THEN, you can glue the sub-frame for the planking: And then you can plank..... As usual, a couple of Wipe on Poly on the maple planks, to give it more depth and protect the wood (0.5 mm thick). Above: that is a very big quarterdeck..... You could play bowling on it Oh, I forgot to mention: the lack of bulwarks in visible places such as this one (see below). The kit has nothing, so it is up to you to fabricate it: Yes, all this will be easily visible, as it surrounds the main wheel. At this stage, I have done everything I could in the quarterdeck.... I have been trying to postpone the inevitable task of building the second gallery and the "pleasure" of cutting carefully 81 window panes.... Call me procrastinator if you want, but there is absolutely nothing fun in this process. I am going to try to gather my courage and energy and do it again.... It is that story of needing one finger on each side..... to position perfectly these windows frames. If you follow the official instructions, you just cannot do it...... Every access you can get to the inner galleries is so precious. Yves
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    Incredible model and lots of very thorough explanations and details. This model belongs in a Museum !!! I am using your Build Log on a regular basis as a reference for my Bellona. Yves
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    Mike, this is superb !!! It is now time to start the CAF Bellona..... Yves
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    Just perfect. Museum quality model !!!! Yves
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    There is still plenty to do.... Don't worry, I am not going to mark it as "Finished" !! Yves
  10. yvesvidal
    We all will be following with interest. We enjoyed your Bismarck build log. Yves
  11. yvesvidal
    Yes, you can keep your feet warm, by placing them on the dog, sleeping underneath. Good plan!!! Yves
  12. yvesvidal
    Beautiful model. Now, you need to get another one.... Yves
  13. yvesvidal
    I wish the construction of the galleries was as simple as you describe, on the CAF Model kits..... 😞 Yves
  14. yvesvidal
    Cool kit !! I have it on my wish list with Squadron and will be following your build log with curiosity. Yves
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    A block of wood for the lifeboat....? They must be kidding !! I like your alternative much better. Yves
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    Thank you Alan, for all the details and explanations. You are doing a very fine job and I cannot wait to see the Corvette under her new case. Yves
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    Are you going to build a diorama, with water ? Yves
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    Alan, Could you be more specific with the following: - What company did you use for the case? Was it Acrylic Job ? - What kind of glue was used to glue the panels? (You did a great job, by the way, on that difficult task). - What was the price of the case? Perhaps you can install some small handles on each side of the case, to help you lift it and place it in position. I am very interested since we have the same ship..... 🙂 Yves
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    Go for it Craig: it will be a master piece, done by you . Yves
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    You are too hard on yourself. All the models you built, are really beautiful. Yves
  21. yvesvidal
    Once you tire of the HMSH Britannic, you need to resurrect your Enterprise, Kevin. Yves
  22. yvesvidal
    Nobody will want to build the quarter deck and hide this beautiful cabin from the view. Maybe Chris will design a removable deck to show the interior.... Yves
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    Fantastic !!!!! Yves
  24. yvesvidal
    It is now time to work on the rear quarterdeck. Below is the last picture of that part of the ship, never to be seen again: As usual, I am gluing each side separately: Planking can be started for the starboard side of the ship: The floor is treated with Wipe On Poly and you can see the demarcation where the wood has not yet been treated. The kit offers some bulwarks, unfortunately too short, leaving an impressive gap between the floor and the bulwark. I am thinking to remedy to that error with a strip of wood carved as a water channel: That strip of wood is 4 mm high/thick and will fill that enormous gap. The other side is glued and the planking is completed: Et voila, where we stand: Yves
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    A few progress on the railings, around the mid-ship: Both sides are completed. Yves

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