Old Collingwood

Some good work going into it my friend, your doing great work there.

OC.

I started on the rear walkway today folks, first I had to cut two pieces from the PE fret namely the floor and railings, then after a slight sanding of the edges next step was to bend the railing to meet the shape of the plastic roof section, I did this by bending it against a narrow sanding stick, as it was gentle enough not to damage the PE part, but also strait enough to get the fold,  after doing this and comparing the shape to the roof - I layed a troth of PVA and layed the railing to it positioning it carefully then left it to dry.

Next I turned me attention to the walkway footplate, this again was a PE part but I decided to attach it to the plastic footplate part after thinning it slightly - this will give it a liitle bit more strength.

When they have set before adding the floor I will bend them into shape slightly more accuratley, ready for a bit of CA glue to secure them prior to painting the insides.

Another reason for using the plastic footplate along with the PE is to make a better surface to glue it to the hull.

Here are a few photos of the parts folks.

OC.

Slight change of plan I thnk, as I have been working from the stern - forwards, I think tomorrow I should work on the stern walkway, as this is a mini kit in itself and requires some PE parts.

Here is a photo of  how the parts look and when fitted to the ship.

OC.

Sounds like a  man with a plan  keep it up greg she is looking super.

OC.

1 minute ago, RGL said:

Work inboard to outboard. Wait till you see the convoluted mast. I was starting to get a bit stale with this build, and considering I still have the ship’s boats and aircraft to go I think I’ll be well and truely over my IJN phase after this one. 

I still salute your experise greg  I know not just me but a good few of us think you are a master craftsman,  and have established a benchmark on here pushing the boudaries of plastic modeling.

Good on you greg.

OC.

There is always a certain amount of hands on - reaching across - holding a model to do work on them, and sometimes parts get broken or knocked off, but your work with extra fine details always looks as if you have mini robots doing the work for you, or you must have a surgeons hands.

Amazing.

OC.

She is looking superb greg easily your best to date  pure genius.

OC.

Looking really good, amazing how it all fits together.

OC.

Superb work  you made her look amazing.

OC.

Looking really nice robin - the oars really make her stand out.

OC.

1 hour ago, Robin Lous said:

Busy week, so not much shipyard time until friday, but I couldn't resist to dry fit the oars on one side...

More end of the week...still must do the "rope ends thing". I'll be happy when I can do that this weekend.

 

Robin 

OC

I used to build most ot the 1/600 Airfix ships when I was a lad, they were quite crude by todays standards, but none the less an enjoyable experience,  I remember on one occasion I went with my late parents down to Portsmouth (UK) Navy Days and was brought a Airfix model ship from their  HMS Devonshire I think it was,  that made building the model that much more significant.

OC.

6 minutes ago, popeye the sailor said:

looks really good OC     well done on making the stand  !

Thank you sincerely.

OC.

37 minutes ago, BANYAN said:

Nice to see you back at it OC; she is standing proud now.

 

cheers

 

Pat

Thanks pat.

OC.

4 hours ago, cog said:

Lovely work OC. Slow but steady, that's the best way !

Thanks carl.

OC.

Good day folks  more work on the ole girl today I started off by over painting the pedestals in brass color as I thought they would look better than black, while they were drying  I started boring out two holes under the hull  ready to take the lugs on the pedestals.

When  they were both ready I  offered them up and stuck using CA glue.

Here are the photos  -

OC.

Looking really good and not to un similar to the Airfix HMS Fearless kit  probably from around the same time.

OC.

4 minutes ago, Robin Lous said:

OC is back! 

Thank you robin

OC.

Right then folks I got my mojo back and had a bash on the ole girl, I got may bag with all my bits and pieces and set up on the table,   I decided the job of the day was to start on the base and pedestals, first I had to take them off the plastic frets and join them together, then I ligned them up on the base and drilled through the base to take the pedestal lugs,   after doing this and getting a good fit - I put a bag around the base and pushed the pedestals into the holes with a plastic bag covering the base.

Then it was outside with my black rattle can and a few coats were applied,  after drying I moved the bag and  dry pedestals and dry fitted to the base.

Here are a few photos shot today showing the rear section and block, and the base/pedestals  before and after paining.

It was just an hours work but so so enjoyable,        tomorrow I will glue the pedestals  to the base then align them with the centerlign of the hull, and bore a couple of holes in the hull to take the top pedestal lugs, then secure both together.

OC.

Right then my fellow followers and onlookers - I have cleaned the dinning room table (well mrs OC has)  and I moved the ole girl from the shelf (with all her dust) then at the table I gave her a few careful blastw with a hairdryer to move the dust, "job done"  I examined her and all is well just as I left her (what about 10 years ago)

So - I have made a possitive step,  she is on a cleared table now ready for my attention

Tomorrow folks  - tomorrow.

OC.

1 hour ago, semorebutts said:

I'm going to order these little guys for the Bismarck. I have no idea how im going to paint them. At 1/200 scale 1 foot = 1/16 inch  So a 6 foot tall man is only 3/8 inch tall! 

 

Now thats added an extra dimension to the build, if you can paint them fairly well they will bring the build alive  like dafi  HMS Victory build with all his little sailors.

OC.

Amazing workmanship - esp  as its card  (beyond me I can tell you)

OC.

She is looking really nice  - loving your build.

OC.

2 hours ago, BANYAN said:

Great to see you contemplating a return to the building desk OC; hopefully you will be able to complete her soon.  Looking forward to your updates.

 

cheers

 

Pat

Thank you pat.

OC.

13 hours ago, popeye the sailor said:

glad to have you back my friend   

Thank you kindly.

OC.