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Great work Jack, as always. Good to see you back. Yves -
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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I think that we appreciate a lot more than your "efforts in the field of photography", Valeriy 🙂 Yves
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Kevin, You are very brave to try treenailing such a large hull. I prefer the copper tiles.... 😉 Yves
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Superb model Ras !!! I love all the brass that you included on that ship. For a scratch built model, this is really a great achievement. Yves
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I agonized about making the rudder controlled from the wheel. I would have had to go through two decks and implement a system of pulleys that conflicts with the positions of the guns. In the end it was too crazy and the kit does not offer an easy (for me) way of doing it. Besides, the wheel itself is not easily accessed from the outside and the lack of coupling will prevent curious (and big...) fingers to actuate the mechanism. Therefore, the rudder will be mounted free with a device to bring it back to the central position: Very simple and very efficient. Yves
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All eight guns have been installed. I have implemented some of the rigging used to roll back the guns for reloading. Again, these details may be visible from the outside and contribute to the quality of the model. Nothing is provided in the kit. Parts were sourced from Model Shipways. The 12 mm belaying pins are also provided from Model Shipways and are made of wood. The CAF Model kit does not provide anything. Aerial view.... The Upper capstan is coupled with the lower one and they both spin in synchronization. At this stage, I can start installing the beams that will support the rear quarter deck. From the outside of the hull: Hmmm... I may need to sand a little bit that upper wale..... These pictures are too revealing.... Overall view, that is where we stand. The model weights a little bit more than 13 pounds at this moment (poop heavy...as you can guess). Yves
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Moving along on the main deck with the building of an additional eight middle size guns: These guns will be positioned centrally on the main deck. I am doing this to allow me the possibility to start building the rear quarter deck: The red columns (bitts ?) holding the support for the belaying pins must be installed and prepared before you start installing the floor and planking of the main deck. Otherwise, you will suffer to make sure they fit correctly as they almost interfere with the pumps. You have been warned.... I am thankful, I prepared these parts (four of them) ahead of time. The kit does not provide any internal paneling for the main deck, with the exception of the central part. I decided to build some panels as they may be visible from outside, if you lean low enough while looking: Not perfect, but better than nothing. This section of the deck is ready for the installation of the 18 pounder guns: Yves
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Superb pictures: it is like being on board of the real ship. Yves
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