South Dakota-Class Battleship by WarKrhyme - Cardboard

[WarKrhyme]

Hello captains and sailors! Sorry I didn't get to post my build log because for me, the site servers were down. For me anyways, I don't know about you people. So, this is my cardboard build and I need some of your knowledge on how to to build this ship better since i'm only using cardboard, hot glue, and Elmers. BUT... it's going to be highly detailed. It's gonna take me a long time to build this.

 

So the main model will be the USS Alabama (BB-60). Right here is my guide, a trumpeter 1/700 scale model that my brother wrecked a year ago.

It's gonna be a waterline model and trust me I have worked with cardboard models years ago but first time building a cardboard ship. I'm going to aim the look of the ship to be fully, pure, made of cardboard. There's an inspiration from youtube who built a cardboard Yamato. Here are the pics.

 

I'll keep you guys updated everyday, every other day, or weekly. Thanks for making me share this.

[WarKrhyme]

19 hours ago, WarKrhyme said:

Hello captains and sailors! Sorry I didn't get to post my build log because for me, the site servers were down. For me anyways, I don't know about you people. So, this is my cardboard build and I need some of your knowledge on how to to build this ship better since i'm only using cardboard, hot glue, and Elmers. BUT... it's going to be highly detailed. It's gonna take me a long time to build this.

 

So the main model will be the USS Alabama (BB-60). Right here is my guide, a trumpeter 1/700 scale model that my brother wrecked a year ago.

It's gonna be a waterline model and trust me I have worked with cardboard models years ago but first time building a cardboard ship. I'm going to aim the look of the ship to be fully, pure, made of cardboard. There's an inspiration from youtube who built a cardboard Yamato. Here are the pics.

 

I'll keep you guys updated everyday, every other day, or weekly. Thanks for making me share this.

Here is a small update to the super structure of the ship  Time consuming even for cardboard.

[mtaylor]

So far, so good.  Shows a lot of promise.  BTW, there's no need to quote yourself, just drop to the bottom of the page to the reply box and start typing.  You can add photos, etc.  When done, hit "submit reply".  

[WarKrhyme]

37 minutes ago, mtaylor said:

So far, so good.  Shows a lot of promise.  BTW, there's no need to quote yourself, just drop to the bottom of the page to the reply box and start typing.  You can add photos, etc.  When done, hit "submit reply".  

Thanks mate. Still unfamiliar with the forum.

[WarKrhyme]

Hello once again everybody! Just a small update on my ship. I built the conning tower and the smoke stack. after creating a roof for this I'll be continuing the build for the mast being followed by the main battery turrets and secondary guns. Cheers mates!! Oh and I bought a new camera so that photos can be a little more appealing and updated my work space so that my build will look more presentable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited February 11, 2018 by WarKrhyme

[WarKrhyme]

Hello! I'm sorry I haven't posted in a while because of college haha. But don't worry, you'll see my complete superstructure when the next time I post.

 

 

General Quarters Men.

[WarKrhyme]

Finally the superstructure is done! Here's some pics. Sorry it took so long. NOW! Time to start with the main battery guns.

[WarKrhyme]

You gentlemen might be thinking I must be a complete amateur for posting a cardboard model on this site comparing it to your more, professional work I would say.

I completely understand. And yes this is my first time building a scratch model ship. Well what do you expect? In my country there isn't much hobby stores and I'm still in college so earning money is at little for me. Anyway thanks for the support Canute & mtaylor. 

 

Be building the main battery guns this week and i'll be posting the build log. Cheers!

Edited March 5, 2018 by WarKrhyme

[ccoyle]

Don't be too worried about whether people are liking your work or not. It's true that cardboard is not everyone's favorite modeling medium, but that doesn't mean that people don't check in to see your progress. You might be interested to know that this isn't the first cardboard model we've had posted here, but it's been a while since we've had one. It's obvious from your work so far that you have some real skills, since cardboard is not the easiest medium to work with, and your model appears very neat and does, in fact, look like a South Dakota-class battleship. I'll be interested to see how you accomplish all the little detail work.

 

Cheers,

[amateur]

Sorry, missed it

are you going to keep the card as is, or will you get thw grey paint ready at the end?

 

jan

 

Edited March 5, 2018 by amateur

[Canute]

WK, I'm impressed that have taken this medium and done such a nice job with it. You have some good skills working with corrugated cardboard. Keep it up.

[WarKrhyme]

5 hours ago, amateur said:

Sorry, missed it

are you going to keep the card as is, or will you get thw grey paint ready at the end?

 

jan

 

Yes I'm going to keep it pure cardboard since painting it battleship grey will make it look like, well, a toy. 

[amateur]

So, no margin for error.Makes it all the more challenging!

 

Jan

[WarKrhyme]

4 hours ago, amateur said:

So, no margin for error.Makes it all the more challenging!

 

Jan

Well, my goal is to make the build look pure. Keeping the cardboard look. If I paint it then the build will look like any other build. Anyway, are you planning on building a ship model?

[WarKrhyme]

If you guys wondered where'd i get my inspiration from. Check this video of a cardboard Yamato build. 

 

[ccoyle]

That is a serious scratch card model.

[KeithAug]

7 hours ago, WarKrhyme said:

Check this video of a cardboard Yamato build

Amazing. thanks for sharing.

[WarKrhyme]

Hey guys! I'm sorry for not posting. I have to admit I have been quite lazy. But sometime this week something will be posted!

[Slowhand]

Shame there’s no further updates, cardboard as a building material has a certain je ne sais pas.

 

[popeye the sailor]

looks really interesting...the hull looks very good