HMS Cruiser by drftrman - Caldercraft - 1:64

[drftrman]

Hello all,

 

I have decided to build the HMS Cruiser 1:64 by Caldercraft as my first build. I have a feeling that I will be asking a lot of questions here.

 

Edited December 31, 2024 by ccoyle
corrected log title

[ccoyle]

Good luck on your project! These early Caldercraft kits were a bit short on instructions by today's standards, but they are nevertheless fine kits.

[drftrman]

Thanks Chris, Luckily there are a lot of resources here and youtube.

[drftrman]

After getting the bulkheads all glued up, I realized that the rear bulkhead did not stay aligned properly. I had to use an Exacto knife to cut through the glue along the joint and get it re-glued straight.

Edited January 23 by drftrman

[drftrman]

I assumed that the rear bulkhead had to be filed down so that the false deck would lay flat along the bulkheads.

[drftrman]

I did not have any pins and was struggling to keep the false deck against the bulkheads, so I drilled holes and used toothpicks. After getting the false deck glued down, I realized that the front two bulkheads are not quite lined up as you can see in the cut-outs on the false deck. Not sure if this matters much, but don't know if there is anything I can do about it now.

[Knocklouder]

Good looking start draftsman, welcome aboard.   Tons of advice here enjoy the journey. Best of luck as well.

Bob M.           ..

[davyboy]

Hi drftrman,

Cruizer was my first ship model a long time ago. Don't worry about the bulkhead tops,at a later stage of the build when the hull is planked they're cut off. Just lightly tack glue the gunport patterns to them for that reason after fairing. I found that out the hard way. Have fun with your build,plenty advice on the forum,you just have to ask.

 

Dave