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

[Jim Lad]

Very neatly executed planking, Valeriy!

 

John

[Valeriy V]

Thank you all for your feedback, likes and congratulations!   

 

I made the decking boards from rowan, and the side boards (watersides) from pear. Besides rowan, I also typically use maple and birch for decking. In my opinion, these woods best reflect the color of the decking after exposure to sun and saltwater. I use pear for the watersides because I like the contrast, which visually highlights the fine details.

To simulate the seams between the boards, I use black paper.

[Mirabell61]

Hi Valeriy,

I just caught up again, and had another run through your build log. This is excellent eye candy and i dip my hat for your skills. I admire the metal work and the soldering you are performing, it is showing how you do the transformation from ideas, thoughts and required techniques to fullfill such beautiful work whilst setting benchmarks for your fellow modelers. This is exciting stuff.   WUNDERBAR !!

 

Keep it up and a happy new year,

Nils

[Valeriy V]

Thank you, Nils!

I'm flattered by your feedback. I hope your words come true and my photos help someone master brass soldering techniques and perhaps something else altogether.

 

Happy New Year!