Paul Salomone Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share #181 Posted April 15, 2013 Hello to you fine mariner friends, Thanks for looking in and your kind comments. Hi Brian, Although, the main structure is made from cardboard, all the other pieces are made from Evergreen styrene sheets, 0.5mm and 1mm thickness. This eases the finish technique. Working with mixed medium is fun. On this build, I am using cardboard, styrene, pvc, copper, brass, aluminium, spring steel and resin plus wood - and it really works. see you all next Thursday. Quote Cheers Paul NEVER RETREAT - NEVER SURRENDER JUST DO IT YOUR WAY AND NEVER LOOK BACK Current Build: 1:72nd German WWII Heavy Battle Cruiser DKM Scharnhorst http://modelshipworld...1:72ndDKMScharnhorst/ Future Build Logs: German WWII Captured Flower Class Corvette. German WWII Armed Trawler. German WWII Aircraft Carrier - Graf Zeppelin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted April 15, 2013 Share #182 Posted April 15, 2013 paul i guess you must get a decent discount buying so much evergreen, quite expensive to buy in the UK Quote Its all part of Kev's journey, bit like going to the dark side, but with the lights on All the best Kevin SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On the build table HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Kevin - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Feb 2023 Belle Poule 1834 by Kevin - OcCre - 1/90 - French frigate - started June 2024 - - On hold MHS Britannic by Kevin SD 14 - Marcle Models - 1/70 - March 2022 - Bluebell - Flower Class - Revel - 1/72 U552 German U Boat - Trumpeter - 1/48 Amerigo Vespucci 1/84 - Panart- HMS Enterprise -CAF - 1/48 Finished Hercules by Kevin - OcCre - 1/50 - Tugboat - Finished - May 2024 Nectan-Mountfleet-models-steam-trawler-1/32 - Completed June 2020 HMS Victory - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1/72 - Finished Dorade renamed Dora by Kevin - Amati - 1/20 - Completed March 2021 Stage Coach 1848 - Artesania Latina - 1/10 -Finished Lady Eleanor by Kevin - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1/64 - Fifie fishing boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted April 15, 2013 Share #183 Posted April 15, 2013 Great to some more updates Paul - a truly exceptional piece of work. Quote Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted April 16, 2013 Share #184 Posted April 16, 2013 Paul it must feel good to be back to "Normal" whatever that means;~) The work is looking great, very clean. Kevin a much less expensive way to buy Styrene sheet is from a commercial supplier in 96 inch by 48 inch sheets, over here they are not that expensive and the 5 thou and 10 thou sheets are rolled to carry home. Michael Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Salomone Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share #185 Posted April 16, 2013 Good morning to you all fine friends, Many thanks for looking in and for the kind comments. Hi Kevin - The Evergreen products are expensive here as well, but they work wonders, and very workable. Quote Cheers Paul NEVER RETREAT - NEVER SURRENDER JUST DO IT YOUR WAY AND NEVER LOOK BACK Current Build: 1:72nd German WWII Heavy Battle Cruiser DKM Scharnhorst http://modelshipworld...1:72ndDKMScharnhorst/ Future Build Logs: German WWII Captured Flower Class Corvette. German WWII Armed Trawler. German WWII Aircraft Carrier - Graf Zeppelin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted April 17, 2013 Share #186 Posted April 17, 2013 nice update Paul..............superb workmanship! Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
why worry Posted April 18, 2013 Share #187 Posted April 18, 2013 Wow, a truly amazing work.! I am an old time modeler that is trying to get back into it. Your work provides inspiration. Sincerely, Dave Lukens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted April 18, 2013 Share #188 Posted April 18, 2013 (edited) Keep em coming Paul, love visiting this fine model. cheers Pat Edited April 22, 2013 by BANYAN Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey1847 Posted April 18, 2013 Share #189 Posted April 18, 2013 Glad to see more post here Paul ! I guess that working with the plastic sheets somehow it is like working with real steel. Do you simulate the weld seam with putty or is this "too much"? Always a pleasure to watch your updates. And there is a 1:100 Bismark around as well... Regards. Daniel. Quote In the shipyard: HMS Triton 1773. POF. 1:48. Daniel On the computer: R.A. Principe de La Paz. POF. 1:48. Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Salomone Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share #190 Posted April 22, 2013 Hello all, Thank you all for looking in. it's nice to see that I have all these friends on this forum. More updates on the Admiral's bridge, Here goes: The two structural bases required for the construction of the flagman's platform. Fitting in the wind shields. Fitting in the brass liner. A shot showing clearly the flagman's platform. A view from the rear. The second platform, nearing completion. The Evergreen styrene strip, required for the making of the non slip flooring, required for the flagman's platform. The pieces ready cut for use. The two nonslip floor plates, ready for the next step. The first floor plate ready for fitting in place. A view from the rear, showing clearly the non slip floor plate and the second platform in place. A generic view. A close look, revealing the detail required for the wind fenders. A view from the front. Commencing the planking for the balcony deck. The ring is ready to accommodate the internal planking. Shall be able to post more updates next Monday. WackoWolf, popeye the sailor and Gimo 3 Quote Cheers Paul NEVER RETREAT - NEVER SURRENDER JUST DO IT YOUR WAY AND NEVER LOOK BACK Current Build: 1:72nd German WWII Heavy Battle Cruiser DKM Scharnhorst http://modelshipworld...1:72ndDKMScharnhorst/ Future Build Logs: German WWII Captured Flower Class Corvette. German WWII Armed Trawler. German WWII Aircraft Carrier - Graf Zeppelin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted April 22, 2013 Share #191 Posted April 22, 2013 Great to see you up and posting again Paul. Great stuff! Quote Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trussben Posted April 22, 2013 Share #192 Posted April 22, 2013 Great update Paul, those wind deflectors look awesome, how do you bend them around the corners, heat?? Ben Quote Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. HMS Winchelsea. Completed builds: ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat.QA Barge. Medway Longboat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted April 23, 2013 Share #193 Posted April 23, 2013 Thanks for continuing the updates Paul, it's great watching her come to life again. cheers Pat Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Salomone Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share #194 Posted April 23, 2013 Good morning all, Thanks for looking in and for the encouragement. Ben - Thanks for the compliment. I had to go back to my old geometry and technical drawings to make a full development of the rounded edges. Quote Cheers Paul NEVER RETREAT - NEVER SURRENDER JUST DO IT YOUR WAY AND NEVER LOOK BACK Current Build: 1:72nd German WWII Heavy Battle Cruiser DKM Scharnhorst http://modelshipworld...1:72ndDKMScharnhorst/ Future Build Logs: German WWII Captured Flower Class Corvette. German WWII Armed Trawler. German WWII Aircraft Carrier - Graf Zeppelin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anja Posted April 26, 2013 Share #195 Posted April 26, 2013 Hello Paul, It's good to see you back again. The Admiral's bridge is looking great. Have a nice weekend and take care, Anja Quote Those we loved but lost are no longer where they were, but are always where we are. In the gallery: Albatros 1840 - Constructo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry w Posted April 26, 2013 Share #196 Posted April 26, 2013 (edited) Hello Paul, build looking good , detail is bang on also first class photos, weather here in uk as been shocking , but better now so will be out there sailing.. cheers Larry............ Edited April 26, 2013 by larry w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von stetina Posted April 27, 2013 Share #197 Posted April 27, 2013 Hi Paul, I've been following your build since the beginning with great interest, you are doing a really fine job. I have to admit to being partial to the German ships. I've been looking for a mention of what plans you are using and must have missed it. They must be very good, could you fill me in? Von Stetina [bruce] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Salomone Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share #198 Posted April 27, 2013 Hello Anja and Larry, thanks for looking in, and for the kind compliments. Hello Bruce, Thanks for your visit - I have a set of the late McGregor plans, which re very detailed, but I use only as a base information. The true research is found in numerous books, For example I have some 46 books related to the Scharnhorst, + the new 3D Kagero Book. Other source of information is the internet, especially when it come to rare photos and pictures. Sometimes I make contact with some persons who also supply me with fresh information, especially the internal detailing, which is not found in books. All in all - research is the most important thing and a very big headache. WackoWolf 1 Quote Cheers Paul NEVER RETREAT - NEVER SURRENDER JUST DO IT YOUR WAY AND NEVER LOOK BACK Current Build: 1:72nd German WWII Heavy Battle Cruiser DKM Scharnhorst http://modelshipworld...1:72ndDKMScharnhorst/ Future Build Logs: German WWII Captured Flower Class Corvette. German WWII Armed Trawler. German WWII Aircraft Carrier - Graf Zeppelin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Salomone Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share #199 Posted April 29, 2013 Good morning all, Hello Brian - Research is enjoyable when the information required can be obtained. In some cases, it can really be frustrating, especially when one would like to detail the interior of certain areas. Sometimes information can be really difficult to obtain. But - yes - I have to agree with you, that at the end, the effort done is rewarding. Not much progress done last weekend, as I had to tune to woodwork again to construct a new showcase for my fire arms collection, as this is getting bigger and bigger by the day. Here goes. A clear picture showing the range finder platform, located just under the admiral's bridge. The construction of the platform, well under way. The underside of the platform, showing the reinforcing members. An Evergreen strip, to be used for the hinge arms for the admiral's bridge platform wind breaker fenders. The pieces cut to size. The hinge arms being fitted. Another view of the hinge arms. Wednesday is a public holiday, so I will try to carry out some more work on the Scharnhorst. popeye the sailor 1 Quote Cheers Paul NEVER RETREAT - NEVER SURRENDER JUST DO IT YOUR WAY AND NEVER LOOK BACK Current Build: 1:72nd German WWII Heavy Battle Cruiser DKM Scharnhorst http://modelshipworld...1:72ndDKMScharnhorst/ Future Build Logs: German WWII Captured Flower Class Corvette. German WWII Armed Trawler. German WWII Aircraft Carrier - Graf Zeppelin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted April 29, 2013 Share #200 Posted April 29, 2013 lovely work Quote Its all part of Kev's journey, bit like going to the dark side, but with the lights on All the best Kevin SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On the build table HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Kevin - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Feb 2023 Belle Poule 1834 by Kevin - OcCre - 1/90 - French frigate - started June 2024 - - On hold MHS Britannic by Kevin SD 14 - Marcle Models - 1/70 - March 2022 - Bluebell - Flower Class - Revel - 1/72 U552 German U Boat - Trumpeter - 1/48 Amerigo Vespucci 1/84 - Panart- HMS Enterprise -CAF - 1/48 Finished Hercules by Kevin - OcCre - 1/50 - Tugboat - Finished - May 2024 Nectan-Mountfleet-models-steam-trawler-1/32 - Completed June 2020 HMS Victory - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1/72 - Finished Dorade renamed Dora by Kevin - Amati - 1/20 - Completed March 2021 Stage Coach 1848 - Artesania Latina - 1/10 -Finished Lady Eleanor by Kevin - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1/64 - Fifie fishing boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WackoWolf Posted April 29, 2013 Share #201 Posted April 29, 2013 Beautiful work, this is going to be a well detail piece that your now working on. Keep the pictures coming. Quote Wacko Joe Go MSW :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey1847 Posted April 29, 2013 Share #202 Posted April 29, 2013 Lovely work Paul. Can not wait to see all that structure painted...! Regards. Daniel. Quote In the shipyard: HMS Triton 1773. POF. 1:48. Daniel On the computer: R.A. Principe de La Paz. POF. 1:48. Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted April 29, 2013 Share #203 Posted April 29, 2013 Great work Paul. Your attention to detail is terrific! augie 1 Quote Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted April 30, 2013 Share #204 Posted April 30, 2013 Paul, that is some superb work mate, I can only to the quality of your workmanship! cheers Pat Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Salomone Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share #205 Posted May 2, 2013 Good morning all, Hello Kevin, Joe, Daniel, Grant and Pat - Thanks for looking in. Your support is great. Yesterday, being the 1st of may and Workers Day, was a public holiday, so I put some of the free time to good use, and continued some work on the Admiral's bridge. Unfortunately, I only spent five hours, as to keep the boss happy, I promised her to go out for dinner in the evening. Here goes. A view of the side mounted hinge arms for the wind breaker fenders. A view of the rear part . Fitting in the top liner. The platform for the searchlight post, located just on top of the Admiral's bridge. The searchlight platform, placed on the Bridge, for correctness sake. An elevational view, giving a clear indication of how the front searchlight was mounted. Shall be posting more pics next Monday. I wish you all a fine weekend. Take care. popeye the sailor 1 Quote Cheers Paul NEVER RETREAT - NEVER SURRENDER JUST DO IT YOUR WAY AND NEVER LOOK BACK Current Build: 1:72nd German WWII Heavy Battle Cruiser DKM Scharnhorst http://modelshipworld...1:72ndDKMScharnhorst/ Future Build Logs: German WWII Captured Flower Class Corvette. German WWII Armed Trawler. German WWII Aircraft Carrier - Graf Zeppelin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted May 2, 2013 Share #206 Posted May 2, 2013 No Paul we want more - lots more Quote Its all part of Kev's journey, bit like going to the dark side, but with the lights on All the best Kevin SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On the build table HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Kevin - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Feb 2023 Belle Poule 1834 by Kevin - OcCre - 1/90 - French frigate - started June 2024 - - On hold MHS Britannic by Kevin SD 14 - Marcle Models - 1/70 - March 2022 - Bluebell - Flower Class - Revel - 1/72 U552 German U Boat - Trumpeter - 1/48 Amerigo Vespucci 1/84 - Panart- HMS Enterprise -CAF - 1/48 Finished Hercules by Kevin - OcCre - 1/50 - Tugboat - Finished - May 2024 Nectan-Mountfleet-models-steam-trawler-1/32 - Completed June 2020 HMS Victory - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1/72 - Finished Dorade renamed Dora by Kevin - Amati - 1/20 - Completed March 2021 Stage Coach 1848 - Artesania Latina - 1/10 -Finished Lady Eleanor by Kevin - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1/64 - Fifie fishing boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WackoWolf Posted May 2, 2013 Share #207 Posted May 2, 2013 Yes I am with Kevin. More lots and lots more. Quote Wacko Joe Go MSW :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Salomone Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share #208 Posted May 2, 2013 Hello Kevin, Joe and Brian, WOW - You guys sure lack patience. I am planning to have the tower ready by Christmas, together with all the details and foremast. By March I shall have the forward superstructure ready fro sure, just in time for our annual scale model exhibition. The problem is that every piece must be constructed. For example - each of the twin 105mm calibre anti-aircraft mounting, shall engulf over 900 parts. The ship was equipped with 7 of these mountings, so that means 7 x 900 parts to scratch build, assemble and finish according to the colour codes required. Those alone would require from 5 to six months of hard work, let alone the rest of the ship. Not to worry my friends - I shall launch this ship off the slipway in three to four years time. Meanwhile, I shall try to keep you guys happy by posting once or twice every week. Quote Cheers Paul NEVER RETREAT - NEVER SURRENDER JUST DO IT YOUR WAY AND NEVER LOOK BACK Current Build: 1:72nd German WWII Heavy Battle Cruiser DKM Scharnhorst http://modelshipworld...1:72ndDKMScharnhorst/ Future Build Logs: German WWII Captured Flower Class Corvette. German WWII Armed Trawler. German WWII Aircraft Carrier - Graf Zeppelin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted May 2, 2013 Share #209 Posted May 2, 2013 lol - well done paul all the best Quote Its all part of Kev's journey, bit like going to the dark side, but with the lights on All the best Kevin SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On the build table HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Kevin - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Feb 2023 Belle Poule 1834 by Kevin - OcCre - 1/90 - French frigate - started June 2024 - - On hold MHS Britannic by Kevin SD 14 - Marcle Models - 1/70 - March 2022 - Bluebell - Flower Class - Revel - 1/72 U552 German U Boat - Trumpeter - 1/48 Amerigo Vespucci 1/84 - Panart- HMS Enterprise -CAF - 1/48 Finished Hercules by Kevin - OcCre - 1/50 - Tugboat - Finished - May 2024 Nectan-Mountfleet-models-steam-trawler-1/32 - Completed June 2020 HMS Victory - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1/72 - Finished Dorade renamed Dora by Kevin - Amati - 1/20 - Completed March 2021 Stage Coach 1848 - Artesania Latina - 1/10 -Finished Lady Eleanor by Kevin - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1/64 - Fifie fishing boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted May 2, 2013 Share #210 Posted May 2, 2013 That was a very good 5 hours of work. I trust you and the wife enjoyed dinner! Quote Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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