HMS Argonaut (F56) by crabbersnipe - 1/96th - Leander-class frigate

[crabbersnipe]

Completed the hull planking, quite happy with things so far - need to do some finishing touches to the bow still (used some vertical strips that need sanding), and next step will be a rough sanding using 60 grade grit, before applying some resin into the joints.

After than some more sanding and applying filler where needed.

 

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[Jim Lad]

She's really coming along very nicely, mate!

 

John

[crabbersnipe]

Thanks Jon, lovely lines these ships had - some great curves :-)

[crabbersnipe]

Gave the hull a first coat of resin + hardener, worked especially into the joints and where the seams are slightly opened between the various planks.
Will rub this down once fully dried out and then proceed with filler and body primer - heading for a lot more sanding no doubt !
Glass matt have been ordered and are on their way, so no time to waste.


Am pondering whether to remove the sonar dome (that is part of my keel assembly) to facilitate the matting of the hull, and re-attach later & separately. Seem to think this protuberance will stand in the way of a neat glassfibre cover......


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[Roger Pellett]

My experience is that sharp corners and fiberglass don't get along well. The glass fiber wants to float on the resin precluding sharp corners. It might be easier to cast the sonar dome in place once you have glassed the hull.

 

Roger

[crabbersnipe]

Argonaut sailed through some cottage cheese today - applied the first coat of filler...snowwhite !


Then sanded most of it off again....


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[crabbersnipe]

Thanks for the advise Roger, will be removing the sonar dome shortly and re-attach once the fibreglass is put on.

I suspect the same logic applies to the flat stern piece vs the hull ? Am considering covering the stern first, and then proceed with the rest of the hull thereafter - again because of the corners.

 

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[Old Collingwood]

What an Amazing build 

 

 

OC.

[crabbersnipe]

Can't believe 4 years have lapsed since first starting this model but sadly this build started to slacken after a while due to various circumstances. However, pleased to advise we have picked things up again and whilst I am sure there is a considerable gap in my photo record let me already share the very latest to show where I am with things - finished the 4.5' gun turret last night, worked on the funnel and gave the superstructure some colour. Enjoy,

 

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[rhephner]

Nice build. Looks very clean. Is that card stock or polystyrene?

[TBlack]

You have been busy. Sorry to have missed the journey between hull and now. I'm also wondering about the materials you use to get such crisp results in a small scale.

Also, given those hull lines, does she roll a lot?

[Old Collingwood]

What an amazing build  - having seen her in the flesh in the 70s  at Pompy   I guess I have a  vested interest in following your fine work.

 

OC.

[Hayden Brown]

I am interested in this class of vessel as the Royal New Zealand Navy had a number of Leanders and Whitby's.  What was the conclusion of this build and did the model sail?? Any final photos if you may.

 

Hayden in New Zealand