mikegr Posted February 18 Share #1 Posted February 18 I will build the cousin of my previous work - Horizon class, the type 45 Destroyer. FreekS, king derelict, Old Collingwood and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegr Posted February 23 Author Share #2 Posted February 23 I made the hull. It looked clumsy and wide. I had to remeasure to get the proper dimensions Excess "fat" was trimmed down and it was shortened by 3 cm. After more careful work I shaped the sides and upon finish wood was polished Then, I add the PE heli deck on rear and a 2.5 mm piece of resin on bow to make the right elevation Finally priming and sanding the bow, stern and the sides, several times. Old Collingwood, KeithAug, ccoyle and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegr Posted February 29 Author Share #3 Posted February 29 Next was to print the central area between the hangar and the bridge where funnels and towers will placed upon. However because of warping problems that I couldn't solve after many attempts, I removed it and replaced it with plywood wrapped with plastic fillets for a smoother finish. This handwork took me 2 hours instead of 2 wasted evenings, what a bitter lesson. Fortunately the other piece, the main canon printed just fine and a barrel made of needle pieces was added along with hand rails. Canute, Old Collingwood, mtaylor and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegr Posted March 3 Author Share #4 Posted March 3 Next was the hangar. I printed the right half and made some adjustment to fit the PE externally. I made them in separate pieces so I can scratch built the interior more easily them glue them together. Like in Horizon class because of the side compartments for inflatable storage, the heli hangar is somewhat narrow. yvesvidal, Old Collingwood, Canute and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegr Posted March 5 Author Share #5 Posted March 5 So I made the second part and glued them together. Light was tested. Some misfittings at the end of the hangar won't be visible so I don't bother. Old Collingwood, KeithAug, GrandpaPhil and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegr Posted March 7 Author Share #6 Posted March 7 I printed most of the parts.Since I used a plan to calculate the size of the pieces and the PE parts are made to replace standard plastic parts of specific kits some misfitting is expected. Some PEs won't be used as the required details is already designed at the parts I printed. FreekS, GrandpaPhil, mtaylor and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegr Posted March 10 Author Share #7 Posted March 10 Today I painted the dark grey and added some PE after the proper adjustments GrandpaPhil, yvesvidal, KeithAug and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegr Posted March 12 Author Share #8 Posted March 12 Today's progress was some micro work on the main mast mtaylor, GrandpaPhil, Old Collingwood and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegr Posted March 17 Author Share #9 Posted March 17 So after painting, repainting, fittings, misfittings, repairs and more I got to the point to glue all main pieces together. Now I need to add details, go for final paint job and rigging Canute, Old Collingwood, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegr Posted March 23 Author Share #10 Posted March 23 I redesigned the forward launcher in more reasonable dimensions and painted the Phalanx. Other details were added like barrel life raft and rings. KeithAug, yvesvidal, GrandpaPhil and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegr Posted April 1 Author Share #11 Posted April 1 So I proceed finishing the model with final details. I put it aside with the Horizon class and add a drydock. Tomorrow I will pour the resin. It will be a simple sea representation GrandpaPhil, Rick310, Old Collingwood and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegr Posted April 4 Author Share #12 Posted April 4 I pour the resin and added a second part of dock. In my hurry to finish it yesterday I made a rookie mistake and forgot to check it the surface was flat so the small inclination so the resin was distributed unevenly. Anyway the purpose was just to display the ships together. KeithAug, ccoyle, king derelict and 7 others 7 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithAug Posted April 5 Share #13 Posted April 5 An impressive little ship, excellent work. mtaylor, Canute, mikegr and 1 other 3 1 Quote Keith Current Build:- Cangarda (Steam Yacht) - Scale 1:24 Previous Builds:- Schooner Germania (Nova) - Scale 1:36 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19848-schooner-germania-nova-by-keithaug-scale-136-1908-2011/ Schooner Altair by KeithAug - Scale 1:32 - 1931 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12515-schooner-altair-by-keithaug-scale-132-1931/?p=378702 J Class Endeavour by KeithAug - Amati - Scale 1:35 - 1989 after restoration. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10752-j-class-endeavour-by-keithaug-amati-scale-135-1989-after-restoration/?p=325029 Other Topics Nautical Adventures http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13727-nautical-adventures/?p=422846 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king derelict Posted May 6 Share #14 Posted May 6 Lovely ships in an effective setting Alan mikegr, Old Collingwood and Canute 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted May 8 Share #15 Posted May 8 Excellent work! mikegr, mtaylor, Old Collingwood and 1 other 4 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) On the building slip: 1:72 French Ironclad Magenta (original shipyard plans) On hold: 1:98 Mantua HMS Victory (kit bash), 1:96 Shipyard HMS Mercury Favorite finished builds: 1:60 Sampang Good Fortune (Amati plans), 1:200 Orel Ironclad Solferino, 1:72 Schooner Hannah (Hahn plans), 1:72 Privateer Prince de Neufchatel (Chapelle plans), Model Shipways Sultana, Heller La Reale, Encore USS Olympia Goal: Become better than I was yesterday "The hardest part is deciding to try." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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