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Kevin got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Prince of Wales by Kevin - GPM - 1/200 - Card - started and abandoned Jan 2022
Good evening everyone
day 3/71
well i certainly would not recommend this kit to myself as a starter kit, its requires completely different skillsets to anything i have attempted before, and some of the mistakes i have made today reflect the fact i didnt have a clue what i am doing
it took me ages to work out that each laser cut card is covered on all sides, if it can be seen, lol i had all these duplicate shapes with different images printed on them
the paper is not forgiving if a mistake is made on folding the crease opens up and exposes the fibres
yep school boy errors, but work continues
the card top deck is placed on, which stops any twisting in the hull
the printed top deck followed after the glue dries
the rest of the day was spent putting the wrap on wallpaper onto the superstructure, which caused me a few issues
some of the edges look messy, i hope to sort these out somehow
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Kevin got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Prince of Wales by Kevin - GPM - 1/200 - Card - started and abandoned Jan 2022
good evening everyone
thank you for comments and likes, and welcome to new followers (im the guy who never finishes anything)
day 2/71
well the bottom half of the hull also went on ok, it is clearly marked where the frames go, as for the centre line, it is straighter than anything i have build before
all the laser cut pieces were pushed out and filed, then i decided to use them to build up some of the superstructure,
i need to find a decent log now from somewhere and work out what to do with the upper deck, there is a card template that fits over the bulkheads and then the printed deck fits over that, i just need some guidance as to whether to fix the deck sheet to the card template , then stick the two on top or if they need to be done separately (dont suppose it matter)
i even had a go at the funnel, its quite hard on the eyes
fun factor 10/10
laser cut superstructure
funnel instructions
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Kevin got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Prince of Wales by Kevin - GPM - 1/200 - Card - started and abandoned Jan 2022
this is a 1/200 card/paper kit from GPM, it comes with the hull and superstructure in laser cut formers, which are marked very well to place the bulkheads
the large book contains lots of instructions (all in Polish) (which is my 2nd language NOT) and pages of identifications of the 2nd 1/2 of the book which is the actual kit
a few photos to show contents and a start has been made, yep bigger than the freezer
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Kevin got a reaction from yvesvidal in HMS Agamemnon by JamesT1 - Caldercraft - 1:64
i found that applying a salt wash over the tiles helped tone down the rivets and therefore not looking so prominent, as the build progresses they tend not to look out of place anyway, if i was to do my Victory again i would go for the copper tape
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Kevin reacted to allanyed in Liberty ships split rudder
Interesting subject Kevin. I remember studying these ships in the Naval Architecture class and wish I still had my old books, but do not recall this subject (it has been close to 60 years) I did find this paper which is quite interesting but see nothing about the rudder design to help you, sorry. https://ww2.eagle.org/content/dam/eagle/publications/company-information/workhorse-of-the-fleet-2019.pdf
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Kevin got a reaction from Boydie in Prince of Wales by Kevin - GPM - 1/200 - Card - started and abandoned Jan 2022
good evening everyone
thank you for comments and likes, and welcome to new followers (im the guy who never finishes anything)
day 2/71
well the bottom half of the hull also went on ok, it is clearly marked where the frames go, as for the centre line, it is straighter than anything i have build before
all the laser cut pieces were pushed out and filed, then i decided to use them to build up some of the superstructure,
i need to find a decent log now from somewhere and work out what to do with the upper deck, there is a card template that fits over the bulkheads and then the printed deck fits over that, i just need some guidance as to whether to fix the deck sheet to the card template , then stick the two on top or if they need to be done separately (dont suppose it matter)
i even had a go at the funnel, its quite hard on the eyes
fun factor 10/10
laser cut superstructure
funnel instructions
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Kevin reacted to Veszett Roka in Prince of Wales by Kevin - GPM - 1/200 - Card - started and abandoned Jan 2022
Well, well... and this? You liar, my friend
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Kevin got a reaction from ccoyle in Prince of Wales by Kevin - GPM - 1/200 - Card - started and abandoned Jan 2022
good evening everyone
thank you for comments and likes, and welcome to new followers (im the guy who never finishes anything)
day 2/71
well the bottom half of the hull also went on ok, it is clearly marked where the frames go, as for the centre line, it is straighter than anything i have build before
all the laser cut pieces were pushed out and filed, then i decided to use them to build up some of the superstructure,
i need to find a decent log now from somewhere and work out what to do with the upper deck, there is a card template that fits over the bulkheads and then the printed deck fits over that, i just need some guidance as to whether to fix the deck sheet to the card template , then stick the two on top or if they need to be done separately (dont suppose it matter)
i even had a go at the funnel, its quite hard on the eyes
fun factor 10/10
laser cut superstructure
funnel instructions
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Kevin got a reaction from mikegr in SD14 Stern Section by Kevin - Marcle Models - 1/70 - CARD - started 1st Jan 2022 - abandoned
Good morning everyone
i was bitterly upset and very grumpy last night, and felt extremely silly with myself, it was nothing more than tripping over my own feet, as i swung around off my bench,
the damage is/was completely beyond repair, i looked to see if the keel was fit to use, even the floor had ripped as my full weight went through the frames
Anyway, what to do next
well the Admiral decided for me, just do it again,
the full kit is on order and being posted today, this thread will be renamed and i will just restart a full build
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Kevin got a reaction from mikegr in Prince of Wales by Kevin - GPM - 1/200 - Card - started and abandoned Jan 2022
good evening everyone
thank you for comments and likes, and welcome to new followers (im the guy who never finishes anything)
day 2/71
well the bottom half of the hull also went on ok, it is clearly marked where the frames go, as for the centre line, it is straighter than anything i have build before
all the laser cut pieces were pushed out and filed, then i decided to use them to build up some of the superstructure,
i need to find a decent log now from somewhere and work out what to do with the upper deck, there is a card template that fits over the bulkheads and then the printed deck fits over that, i just need some guidance as to whether to fix the deck sheet to the card template , then stick the two on top or if they need to be done separately (dont suppose it matter)
i even had a go at the funnel, its quite hard on the eyes
fun factor 10/10
laser cut superstructure
funnel instructions
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Kevin got a reaction from mtaylor in Prince of Wales by Kevin - GPM - 1/200 - Card - started and abandoned Jan 2022
good evening everyone
thank you for comments and likes, and welcome to new followers (im the guy who never finishes anything)
day 2/71
well the bottom half of the hull also went on ok, it is clearly marked where the frames go, as for the centre line, it is straighter than anything i have build before
all the laser cut pieces were pushed out and filed, then i decided to use them to build up some of the superstructure,
i need to find a decent log now from somewhere and work out what to do with the upper deck, there is a card template that fits over the bulkheads and then the printed deck fits over that, i just need some guidance as to whether to fix the deck sheet to the card template , then stick the two on top or if they need to be done separately (dont suppose it matter)
i even had a go at the funnel, its quite hard on the eyes
fun factor 10/10
laser cut superstructure
funnel instructions
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Kevin got a reaction from hof00 in Prince of Wales by Kevin - GPM - 1/200 - Card - started and abandoned Jan 2022
good evening everyone
thank you for comments and likes, and welcome to new followers (im the guy who never finishes anything)
day 2/71
well the bottom half of the hull also went on ok, it is clearly marked where the frames go, as for the centre line, it is straighter than anything i have build before
all the laser cut pieces were pushed out and filed, then i decided to use them to build up some of the superstructure,
i need to find a decent log now from somewhere and work out what to do with the upper deck, there is a card template that fits over the bulkheads and then the printed deck fits over that, i just need some guidance as to whether to fix the deck sheet to the card template , then stick the two on top or if they need to be done separately (dont suppose it matter)
i even had a go at the funnel, its quite hard on the eyes
fun factor 10/10
laser cut superstructure
funnel instructions
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Kevin got a reaction from Canute in Prince of Wales by Kevin - GPM - 1/200 - Card - started and abandoned Jan 2022
good evening everyone
thank you for comments and likes, and welcome to new followers (im the guy who never finishes anything)
day 2/71
well the bottom half of the hull also went on ok, it is clearly marked where the frames go, as for the centre line, it is straighter than anything i have build before
all the laser cut pieces were pushed out and filed, then i decided to use them to build up some of the superstructure,
i need to find a decent log now from somewhere and work out what to do with the upper deck, there is a card template that fits over the bulkheads and then the printed deck fits over that, i just need some guidance as to whether to fix the deck sheet to the card template , then stick the two on top or if they need to be done separately (dont suppose it matter)
i even had a go at the funnel, its quite hard on the eyes
fun factor 10/10
laser cut superstructure
funnel instructions
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Kevin got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Prince of Wales by Kevin - GPM - 1/200 - Card - started and abandoned Jan 2022
thank you OC
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Kevin got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Prince of Wales by Kevin - GPM - 1/200 - Card - started and abandoned Jan 2022
knowing me, very badly
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Kevin got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Prince of Wales by Kevin - GPM - 1/200 - Card - started and abandoned Jan 2022
Brilliant, thats made my day thank you
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Kevin got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Prince of Wales by Kevin - GPM - 1/200 - Card - started and abandoned Jan 2022
good evening everyone
thank you for comments and likes, and welcome to new followers (im the guy who never finishes anything)
day 2/71
well the bottom half of the hull also went on ok, it is clearly marked where the frames go, as for the centre line, it is straighter than anything i have build before
all the laser cut pieces were pushed out and filed, then i decided to use them to build up some of the superstructure,
i need to find a decent log now from somewhere and work out what to do with the upper deck, there is a card template that fits over the bulkheads and then the printed deck fits over that, i just need some guidance as to whether to fix the deck sheet to the card template , then stick the two on top or if they need to be done separately (dont suppose it matter)
i even had a go at the funnel, its quite hard on the eyes
fun factor 10/10
laser cut superstructure
funnel instructions
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Kevin got a reaction from lmagna in Prince of Wales by Kevin - GPM - 1/200 - Card - started and abandoned Jan 2022
Brilliant, thats made my day thank you
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Kevin got a reaction from Boydie in Prince of Wales by Kevin - GPM - 1/200 - Card - started and abandoned Jan 2022
this is a 1/200 card/paper kit from GPM, it comes with the hull and superstructure in laser cut formers, which are marked very well to place the bulkheads
the large book contains lots of instructions (all in Polish) (which is my 2nd language NOT) and pages of identifications of the 2nd 1/2 of the book which is the actual kit
a few photos to show contents and a start has been made, yep bigger than the freezer
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Kevin got a reaction from lmagna in Prince of Wales by Kevin - GPM - 1/200 - Card - started and abandoned Jan 2022
good evening everyone
thank you for comments and likes, and welcome to new followers (im the guy who never finishes anything)
day 2/71
well the bottom half of the hull also went on ok, it is clearly marked where the frames go, as for the centre line, it is straighter than anything i have build before
all the laser cut pieces were pushed out and filed, then i decided to use them to build up some of the superstructure,
i need to find a decent log now from somewhere and work out what to do with the upper deck, there is a card template that fits over the bulkheads and then the printed deck fits over that, i just need some guidance as to whether to fix the deck sheet to the card template , then stick the two on top or if they need to be done separately (dont suppose it matter)
i even had a go at the funnel, its quite hard on the eyes
fun factor 10/10
laser cut superstructure
funnel instructions
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Kevin got a reaction from chris watton in Prince of Wales by Kevin - GPM - 1/200 - Card - started and abandoned Jan 2022
good evening everyone
thank you for comments and likes, and welcome to new followers (im the guy who never finishes anything)
day 2/71
well the bottom half of the hull also went on ok, it is clearly marked where the frames go, as for the centre line, it is straighter than anything i have build before
all the laser cut pieces were pushed out and filed, then i decided to use them to build up some of the superstructure,
i need to find a decent log now from somewhere and work out what to do with the upper deck, there is a card template that fits over the bulkheads and then the printed deck fits over that, i just need some guidance as to whether to fix the deck sheet to the card template , then stick the two on top or if they need to be done separately (dont suppose it matter)
i even had a go at the funnel, its quite hard on the eyes
fun factor 10/10
laser cut superstructure
funnel instructions
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Kevin got a reaction from king derelict in Prince of Wales by Kevin - GPM - 1/200 - Card - started and abandoned Jan 2022
good evening everyone
thank you for comments and likes, and welcome to new followers (im the guy who never finishes anything)
day 2/71
well the bottom half of the hull also went on ok, it is clearly marked where the frames go, as for the centre line, it is straighter than anything i have build before
all the laser cut pieces were pushed out and filed, then i decided to use them to build up some of the superstructure,
i need to find a decent log now from somewhere and work out what to do with the upper deck, there is a card template that fits over the bulkheads and then the printed deck fits over that, i just need some guidance as to whether to fix the deck sheet to the card template , then stick the two on top or if they need to be done separately (dont suppose it matter)
i even had a go at the funnel, its quite hard on the eyes
fun factor 10/10
laser cut superstructure
funnel instructions
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Kevin got a reaction from RGL in Prince of Wales by Kevin - GPM - 1/200 - Card - started and abandoned Jan 2022
good evening everyone
thank you for comments and likes, and welcome to new followers (im the guy who never finishes anything)
day 2/71
well the bottom half of the hull also went on ok, it is clearly marked where the frames go, as for the centre line, it is straighter than anything i have build before
all the laser cut pieces were pushed out and filed, then i decided to use them to build up some of the superstructure,
i need to find a decent log now from somewhere and work out what to do with the upper deck, there is a card template that fits over the bulkheads and then the printed deck fits over that, i just need some guidance as to whether to fix the deck sheet to the card template , then stick the two on top or if they need to be done separately (dont suppose it matter)
i even had a go at the funnel, its quite hard on the eyes
fun factor 10/10
laser cut superstructure
funnel instructions
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Kevin got a reaction from mtaylor in Prince of Wales by Kevin - GPM - 1/200 - Card - started and abandoned Jan 2022
thank you OC
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Kevin got a reaction from mtaylor in Prince of Wales by Kevin - GPM - 1/200 - Card - started and abandoned Jan 2022
knowing me, very badly
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