GeorgeKapas Posted September 18, 2021 #1 Posted September 18, 2021 A similar project to the cruiser Averof. Once again, the lack of detailed plans was a problem, which was alleviated by the small scale and the decision to make it waterline. There are almost no models of this class of ships outside the two in the museums here in Greece. I wanted to make one for some time now. Bizzare little battleships, with an unconventional layout which proves a bit of a challenge to recreate. In any case. Here are a few photos of what I am talking about: Landlubber Mike, GrandpaPhil, mtaylor and 4 others 7 Current scratch builts: Greek brig Ares - 1/144 Greek frigate Hellas - 1/144 Greek corvette Loudovikos - 1/144 Greek steam sloop Karteria - 1/144 Greek ship of the line Emmanuil - 1/144 - Soon Completed scratch models: paddle steamer Arkadion for the Maritime Museum of Crete Ottoman Ship of the Line Mahmudiye - 1/350 - scratchbuilt 17th century Venetian galley by GeorgeKapas - 1/350 - scratchbuilt Armored cruiser Georgios Averof - 1/700 - scratchbuilt
GeorgeKapas Posted September 18, 2021 Author #2 Posted September 18, 2021 A simple bread and butter technic with foamcore for the start. Unfortunately I did not take any photos in the first day... I encase the foamcore in paper. The scale is tiny anyway, so other than some core measurements and planing, my guide is the high resolution photos that I have of these ships. bruce d, GrandpaPhil, yvesvidal and 3 others 6 Current scratch builts: Greek brig Ares - 1/144 Greek frigate Hellas - 1/144 Greek corvette Loudovikos - 1/144 Greek steam sloop Karteria - 1/144 Greek ship of the line Emmanuil - 1/144 - Soon Completed scratch models: paddle steamer Arkadion for the Maritime Museum of Crete Ottoman Ship of the Line Mahmudiye - 1/350 - scratchbuilt 17th century Venetian galley by GeorgeKapas - 1/350 - scratchbuilt Armored cruiser Georgios Averof - 1/700 - scratchbuilt
GeorgeKapas Posted September 18, 2021 Author #3 Posted September 18, 2021 The base is a simple seascape, as the ship will be, once again, anchored. Of course it is not attached to it, and I may change it alltogether later. In any case. The superstructure of the forward barbette and the masts are made of strips of plastic and melted spuce. I may use some ready boats from other 1/700 kits, but I am not sure.. Landlubber Mike, wefalck, ccoyle and 4 others 7 Current scratch builts: Greek brig Ares - 1/144 Greek frigate Hellas - 1/144 Greek corvette Loudovikos - 1/144 Greek steam sloop Karteria - 1/144 Greek ship of the line Emmanuil - 1/144 - Soon Completed scratch models: paddle steamer Arkadion for the Maritime Museum of Crete Ottoman Ship of the Line Mahmudiye - 1/350 - scratchbuilt 17th century Venetian galley by GeorgeKapas - 1/350 - scratchbuilt Armored cruiser Georgios Averof - 1/700 - scratchbuilt
GeorgeKapas Posted September 18, 2021 Author #4 Posted September 18, 2021 I'll post a few more updates to bring the built into the present condition: The masts now with photoetched parts: ccoyle, GrandpaPhil, bruce d and 4 others 7 Current scratch builts: Greek brig Ares - 1/144 Greek frigate Hellas - 1/144 Greek corvette Loudovikos - 1/144 Greek steam sloop Karteria - 1/144 Greek ship of the line Emmanuil - 1/144 - Soon Completed scratch models: paddle steamer Arkadion for the Maritime Museum of Crete Ottoman Ship of the Line Mahmudiye - 1/350 - scratchbuilt 17th century Venetian galley by GeorgeKapas - 1/350 - scratchbuilt Armored cruiser Georgios Averof - 1/700 - scratchbuilt
GeorgeKapas Posted September 18, 2021 Author #5 Posted September 18, 2021 Significant progress here, it shows the layout of the main battery in the forward barbette, as well as the rear turret. The surface is still rough at his point. bruce d, wefalck, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Current scratch builts: Greek brig Ares - 1/144 Greek frigate Hellas - 1/144 Greek corvette Loudovikos - 1/144 Greek steam sloop Karteria - 1/144 Greek ship of the line Emmanuil - 1/144 - Soon Completed scratch models: paddle steamer Arkadion for the Maritime Museum of Crete Ottoman Ship of the Line Mahmudiye - 1/350 - scratchbuilt 17th century Venetian galley by GeorgeKapas - 1/350 - scratchbuilt Armored cruiser Georgios Averof - 1/700 - scratchbuilt
GeorgeKapas Posted September 18, 2021 Author #6 Posted September 18, 2021 And we now reach the present with the model as it is now. Some more details, including the square portholes, the railings, the funnels were rebuilt again from the start, I added a deck made also from scratch, just like in Averof. mcb, GrandpaPhil, bruce d and 5 others 8 Current scratch builts: Greek brig Ares - 1/144 Greek frigate Hellas - 1/144 Greek corvette Loudovikos - 1/144 Greek steam sloop Karteria - 1/144 Greek ship of the line Emmanuil - 1/144 - Soon Completed scratch models: paddle steamer Arkadion for the Maritime Museum of Crete Ottoman Ship of the Line Mahmudiye - 1/350 - scratchbuilt 17th century Venetian galley by GeorgeKapas - 1/350 - scratchbuilt Armored cruiser Georgios Averof - 1/700 - scratchbuilt
yvesvidal Posted September 18, 2021 #7 Posted September 18, 2021 Another little gem, in the building. Yves GeorgeKapas and mtaylor 2
Jim Lad Posted September 18, 2021 #8 Posted September 18, 2021 What an interesting looking ship, George. She'll be a fine model. John GeorgeKapas, mtaylor and bruce d 3
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