Varyag 1901 by Valeriy V - FINISHED - scale 1:75 - Russian Cruiser

[Bedford]

Beautiful work as usual, nice to see you back at it.

[KeithAug]

Masterful Valeriy, the brass work is first class.

[Valeriy V]

I greet everyone!  

 I continue to build the model.

Making a hawser reel.

[Valeriy V]

Installing the hawser reel under the aft bridge.

 

 

 

 

 

[Valeriy V]

The hawser reel  are in place

[Valeriy V]

Colleagues, thank you for your likes and your interest in my work.   

 

I continue assembling the hawser reel parts.

[Valeriy V]

Installation of hawser reel on the boiler room cover.

[wefalck]

Was there a specific reason, why you used Novotex (bakelite with cotton fabric) for the drums ?

[Valeriy V]

12 minutes ago, wefalck said:

Was there a specific reason, why you used Novotex (bakelite with cotton fabric) for the drums ?

The main goal of this solution is to reduce the overall weight of the hawser reel and the amount of rope  .

[cotrecerf]

I envy you so much for your manufacturing abilities. Gorgeous!!

b rgds

 

cotrecerf

 

[Valeriy V]

4 hours ago, cotrecerf said:

I envy you so much for your manufacturing abilities. Gorgeous!!

b rgds

 

cotrecerf

 

Cotrecerf,   hank you!

How is the process going on your gunboat?

[mtaylor]

Beautiful metal work, Valeriy. 

[Valeriy V]

On 8/12/2020 at 6:22 AM, mtaylor said:

Beautiful metal work, Valeriy. 

Thank you, I am trying very hard.  

[Keith Black]

That's so nice, Valeriy. Exacting work beautifully executed.

[shipman]

Valeriy, your skills are rare gifts today. Did you teach yourself, or learn them as part of your occupation?

I'm following your posts with awe.

[Valeriy V]

Thanks for your feedback, colleagues!

 

12 hours ago, shipman said:

 Did you teach yourself, or learn them as part of your occupation?

 

Shipman,  i got my knowledge of ship construction in a shipbuilding college, I acquire practical knowledge of ship model building on my own during my life, and I still have a lot to learn. This process of learning and mastering technology is very exciting!  

[mikegr]

Best project I ve seen in this forum

[Valeriy V]

15 hours ago, mikegr said:

Best project I ve seen in this forum

Mikegr , thanks for your praise!

 But I cannot completely agree with you. There are a lot of worthy models here on the forum and my work is just one of them.   

[druxey]

Superb, Valeriy! And you are being modest.

[FriedClams]

 

On 8/13/2020 at 12:46 AM, Valeriy V said:

Thank you, I am trying very hard.

And it shows!  Your model displays more than the craftsmanship of its construction, it also displays the pride you have in the work.

 

Wonderful progress Valeriy - keep it coming.

 

Gary

[Valeriy V]

Brass ladders. Preparation of parts for the ladder.

[Valeriy V]

Assembling the ladder on the conductor.

[Valeriy V]

The ladder is ready.

[shipman]

The first steps can be the hardest. 🤪

[wefalck]

Are the sides etched or sawn out ? Looking good anyway !

[Valeriy V]

8 hours ago, wefalck said:

Are the sides etched or sawn out ? Looking good anyway !

The side parts of the ladder are etched.

[Valeriy V]

The ladder is covered with a layer of silver.

[Valeriy V]

The ladder now has brass handrails.

The gangway is ready to be installed on the cruiser.  

[wefalck]

Did you really silver-plate it or is it tinned ?

[Valeriy V]

1 hour ago, wefalck said:

Did you really silver-plate it or is it tinned ?

Rest assured, it is indeed silver plated in an electroplating bath.