Navio Rayo Puesto de Combate by BMT - Disarmodel (Spain) - 1:32 - NCC (Navy-Curtis Craft)

[BMT]

I bought this kit from Model Expro in 2023 and have only opened the box a few times to inspect the items. Now that I'm reviewing each part, I noticed a milky substance in the section where the plastic cannons were stored. When I removed the cannons, they were sticky and wet.

 

The question is, could the plastic be degrading? I don't see any damage to the cannons themselves; they're just wet and tacky.

 

I plan to spray them with a black matte primer the next day.

 

gun sprayed photos below.  We’ll see if this stops them from being sticky.

Edited August 4, 2024 by BMT

[BMT]

On 8/3/2024 at 9:00 PM, BMT said:

I bought this kit from Model Expro in 2023 and have only opened the box a few times to inspect the items. Now that I'm reviewing each part, I noticed a milky substance in the section where the plastic cannons were stored. When I removed the cannons, they were sticky and wet.

 

The question is, could the plastic be degrading? I don't see any damage to the cannons themselves; they're just wet and tacky.

 

I plan to spray them with a black matte primer the next day.

 

gun sprayed photos below.  We’ll see if this stops them from being sticky.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I sprayed black matte primer on the cannons and noticed that it no longer felt sticky to the touch.

 

As I continued working on the model, I found that the base was poorly milled, and the dimensions in the instructions were incorrect for making the gun ports. I adjusted by measuring the gun covers, but it wasn't enough, so I'll make new ones using some scrap wood.

 

Another interesting thing I found was that they use different part numbers for the same planking used for the deck, inside wall, and outside planking.

 

This is my second disarmodel kit, so I'm comfortable following instructions with pictures.

 

One major mistake I made was that one of the mount reinforcements lifted off the base, and I didn't notice it until after finishing the floor planking.

 

The finished inside hull is red, and the outside is Hull Yellow Ochre and black. I reversed the color order because I noticed that on Spanish ships of the line, the top was yellow rather than the back.

 

Now it's time to stain the deck. I also took a few photos..

 

 

Edited August 22, 2024 by BMT
update

[BMT]

A quick update.. the learning experience for me is to ensure you inventory all your parts. This is why I am still a novice. I did not do that and discovered I was short of 1500 mm walnut wood. Thanks to customer service and the model expo policy, they shipped me the correct amount of wood.  

Of course, as I dig deeper now, I’m short 40 4 mm rings. Luckily, I see that Hobby Lobby carries a pack of 200 plus 4 mm rings for a dollar and change. Lesson learned: do an inventory of parts.

[BMT]

The build was completed as of today, 28 December!

 

Besides being short on almost everything, this has been an interesting build…as it is not for a beginner like me.  Besides the missing parts, many of the parts have to be fabricated, and that skill said I don't have or should I say didn't have,

 

Well, this was frustrating. However, it was one of the most educational bills I have paid because it gave me a better understanding as I move forward on my next build.

 

I have a few finished photos.

Edited December 29, 2024 by BMT

[GrandpaPhil]

Congratulations on the finish!

 

Nicely done!

 

Every build is a learning experience and process for me too!  That’s half the fun of the hobby!

[BMT]

Totally agree  and happy new year!

[SiriusVoyager]

Nice work!