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For the internal arrangement, I am taking some inspirations from this picture: This is from a fantastic web site: https://blenderartists.org/t/hms-pegasus-full-ship-building-in-progress/696956/49 Yves
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More on Session #4 - The rear cabins under the rear quarterdeck were already built and I completed the beams structure on top of it: The section around the main mast is delicate and requires some thinking and vision, if you want to make it fit. Of course, the bulwarks must be built before, since the beams are resting against them. At this point, all the beams are in place, all the walls, cabins and guns located under the quarterdecks have been built and glued. Let's take a close look at the overall ship: And a few close-ups: All the above will be covered and most likely very hard to see. Yves
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SESSION #4 Although, some work has already been done for Session #4, let's get into more details. Session #4 is covering the front and rear quarterdecks, what goes below them and what goes above as well as the bulwarks, which have been already completed (see instructions below): The kit provides two strips of 4 x 4 mm that must be carved to accommodate the required shape. I wanted to extend these strips all the way to the first rear guns and all the way to the front bulkhead. That can be done, but you have to carve the entire length and be very careful with the cuts. I wish CAF models would provide an additional strip: that would reduce the level of stress on this kit.... In the picture below, you can see what I am talking about: The next phase is the building of the kitchen wall with its two large doors opening on the massive stove. Again, CAF Models does not give you much in term of explanations: I decided to represent one of the two large doors, opened, in order to allow a peak into the kitchen and the stove. Next is the assembly of the beams that will support the front quarterdeck: You can see the additional piece of wood that was added to hold the center part of the large doors. Once the stove is in place, we are now ready to install the floor of the front quarterdeck. Yves
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You would be almost better off, 3D printing these panels..... Working with Styrene can be a dread sometimes, but PLA (filament) is ten times worse. Yves
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Fantastic beginnings so far.... Yves
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You are a Master at carving. Yves
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Great work Jack, as always. Good to see you back. Yves
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Great project Craig. I was thinking about doing one, one day, but I will follow your build log with interest. There is a nice implementation of that kit on this French site and you may want to take a look at it, for ideas: https://www.laroyale-modelisme.net/t28739-ijs-yamato-tourelle-armement-principal-de-46cm-takom-1-72-de-geo-6679 I am sure that you will do great, no matter what. Yves
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Some progress and the completion of the Session #3. Things went a little bit slow as I was waiting for some extra parts from China (CAF Models). Below is the last section ("A") of the main deck. Half of it has been installed, while waiting for extra length of ropes to arrive from CAF Models. I am envisioning how I will be displaying the model, and some additional ropes may come handy. Tom from CAF Models, was very generous and sent me multiple meters of that beautiful and thick rope, used for the anchors and for pulling the ship on the dry-dock. Being stuck waiting, I started assembling half of the A section: Planking was installed as usual (20 cm long planks): This section of the bulwark will be visible from outside and the kit did not include any covering. I have added the framing and painted it red: The rope arrived, was tied under the main deck to the Bitts, the other "A" section was installed, planking laid down and treated with multiple coats of Wipe On Poly Satin clear. At this stage, Session #3 is almost completed with the exception of the remaining 18 pounders guns, eight of them will be installed at the very end after I get a chance to work on the railing and gangways. Last grate hatch is built and glued: Et voila : SESSION #3 is officially completed !!! Next time, we will be starting the Session #4 (front and rear quarter decks), although multiple strides into it have already been completed. Yves
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Kevin, excellent idea to paint the inside of the hull in yellow primer instead of black: It gives that nice warm light, instead of the modern blueish color obtained with LEDs. This Britannic is going to be Titanic.... 🙂 Yves
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This is starting to look very realistic. Also, it seems that between the parts supplied in the Trumpeter Kit and the PE add/on kit, you may have enough life boats to represent Britannic, correctly. This is a massive endeavor and I will be following your progress with awe and respect, Kevin. Yves
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Super idea. I have been hoping that someone would attempt that magnificent kit. Changing it to Britannic, is also a great idea. Yves
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Well, you turned a difficult plastic model into a real gem. Congratulations and thank you for taking us through the building of that kit. I cannot wait to see the map of the river, displayed below your ship. Yves
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Beautiful little hull. Yves
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Excellent. I love these dioramas. Yves
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Alan, you managed to finish a superb model, despite all the vagaries of the early prints. In retrospect, I am sorry I pulled you into this adventure.... 🙂 but you came out of it like a pro and your model is gorgeous and will be the pride of your collection. Yes, you are right, the kit is very generic and you and I had to modify a few things and add even more things. In the end, for the money spent on that kit and the learning of 3D printing, it is a fantastic deal. Will you be trying another 3D printed kit? I have the ALFA submarine on hold, since I am concentrating all my time on the HMS Bellona. However, I know I will go back to it, since all the parts have been printed and are ready to go. I hope that your Build Log will entice other modelers to start this technique. There are more and more kits (submarines, ships, period ships) becoming available and it is very promising. Yves
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That should turn into a lovely daysailer. Looking forward to watching you build it. Yves
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I am now waiting for some extra parts from CAF. The quarter deck guns are missing from the contents of SESSION #5. The brass barrels are there, but none of the cradles to mount them. Tom is sending the missing parts as well as an extra set of ropes for the anchors, as I need more for the presentation of the model I intend to do in the future....(distant future). In the meantime, there is still plenty to do and I put together the last four 32 pounders guns: These are installed at the bow: I am not covering that section yet, as I need the extra set of ropes, before closing the lid. Overall views: Still plenty of work left on the main deck..... Yves
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Time to plank. This is where we are at this point. We are still in SESSION #3, although we took a lot of bifurcations. Planking is extended as much as possible, keeping the plank length at 20 cm. The delicate installation of the bulwarks is then done. The original parts from CAF are fitting rather well in the longitudinal side, but need to be reworked on the vertical side. Because of the inclination of these parts, the cutout of the guns does not match perfectly. I am surprised they did nto correct these parts during their dry assembly tests: After a few hours of work, both sides are completed and waiting for more details: I have installed only two knees, because I cannot complete the planking yet. The main capstan rotates in synch with the lower level. Above, the box printed on the bottom edge is the location of the stove. That will be for later, of course. Below, a goofy picture: The Bitts and belaying pins are not easy to place and I would recommend working all the details of their installation before the installation of the floor. The rear ones are located right against the bilge pumps and the front one are actually on top of the bilge pumps. It is kind of a mess to install and it is a good thing in a way, that the gun deck cannot be seen in details. The belaying pins are from Model Shipways and not provided in the CAF kit. Yves
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Time for a quick update: I am working on the mid-section of the main deck. First, we need to prepare six 32 pounders guns: After assembling so many guns, I am starting to get the gist of it and can put together quite a few in a short time (usually less than 24 hours). These main guns are installed on the gun deck and will be covered by the "B" section of the main deck: Above are the final pictures of this section of the hull, never to be seen again. The main deck flooring is installed, one half at a time: Yves
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Great model. I love that tug and the scale is perfect, too. I know you are going to do a masterpiece of it. Yves
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