Libertad 1925 by Valeriy V - Scale 1:100 - Spanish Type F Light Cruiser

[Valeriy V]

The control post is assembled, but for now it is without small parts.

[Valeriy V]

The control post platform is located on the foremast.

[Valeriy V]

Details of the foremast before and after installation on the forward superstructure.

[Jim Lad]

Beautiful metalwork, mate!

 

John

[wefalck]

I like this solid construction of metal-sheathing around a metal framework. I would have probably chickened out and built such things around a wooden core.

[Valeriy V]

Yes, I had that choice, but instead of wood, I was going to use plexiglass.

 

However, after thinking it over, I realized that making such a plexiglass dummy would take me much more time than soldering a brass frame.

[Dr PR]

Valeriy,

 

Beautiful work, as usual!

 

I like the all metal construction too. You have access to the inside surfaces and joints, and that lets you get a good strong solder joint. You can leave a bead of solder on the inside of the joint because it won't be visible from the outside.

 

Another problem has sometimes happened to me when I used a motor tool rotary wire brush to remove excess solder from the outside (visible) joints. I want to get clean sharp joints, but if I remove too much solder the joint is weakened and breaks easily. Leaving the solder bead on the inside keeps the joint strong.

 

Plexiglas (acrylic) probably wouldn't be a good choice if you are sheathing the core with soldered brass parts. Plexiglas melts easily, and who knows where it will flow. It could mess up the surfaces the brass should fit against.

 

It is good to see you are still well and working on the model!