Kingston Class MCVD by dgbot - FINISHED - CARD

[dgbot]

I found a card model I like.  If I screw up I will be able to print out another sheet.  Here are some photos.  I will show the progress I make along with the booboos.

David B

[dgbot]

I stared cutting out the parts yesterday.  Needless to say I had to print out a few extra sheets.  The straight edge along with a sharp knife is crucial.  This is a new medium so I have a learning curve.  I found out quick that the cutting pad will dull the tip in the middle of a cut and I would have to start over.  Instead of replacing a blade on every piece I am using a honing stone every now and then.  Then came the glue up.  Not perfect but I can always start over at this moment if I am not happy.

David B

[dgbot]

I got the bow on  but I think I might of made a hash of it.  When I was trimming I might of taken off just a little too much.  It was not the easiest part to glue.

David B

[druxey]

Is the stock you are using too thin? Kind of looks like that from your photos. The card should not buckle like that, or be so translucent.

[dgbot]

Thanks for looking in Druxey.

This is all new to me  and I need all the help I can get.  I am currently using 28 pound should I go up to 32?

David B

[WackoWolf]

I like this. Thanks for showing us how this is being done. Keep the pictures coming, I will be watching this to the end.

[dgbot]

Thanks for looking in.  I have learned a lot and now I would like to return the favor.  As I said the biggest expense was buying the ink.  If I have to do it over with heavier stock I will.

David B

[dgbot]

Over the years I have worked in plastic and wood.  Kit, modified kit and scratch.  Since I am now staying with my sister for severe medical reason I do not have the luxery or the room to have my work shop.  I did bring a kit with me that I can work on with my tool box.  However of my club members came to several meeting with card models that he built and they were fantastic.  As a result I am putting my hat into the ring.  The only mess I am making is paper.  The tools are needed are easy to obtain.  And I find the challenge thrilling.  I may redo this one a couple of times until I get the technique down and the right weight of paper.

Thanks for looking in.  My 1/96 scratch build of the Benjamin W. Latham must be put on hold.

David B

[dgbot]

Druxey,  I took your comment to heart and dragged out a digital caliper and measure the thicness.  I should have gone upto 110 which is just under 1mm.  However in order to get the paper I would have to get to the store.  I will probably continue with what I have and make modifications. I am pretty sure as I can use this mistake to good use.

David B

[dgbot]

Out of sheer stubborness I decided to put on the last piece I cut out.

Then I proceeded with the glue up. The difficult part of this was keeping the edges even.

At this point I used a set of siccers to hold it together

After I was done I was not happy with the end result. Since I now have an idea I am going to start over some some thicker stock. This card modelling is beginning to intrigue me.

David B

Edited February 15, 2014 by dgbot

[dgbot]

My sister had a bundle of thicker stock lying around so I am beginning again.  I will post photos as soon as I get going. 

David B

[dgbot]

The paper I am now using is twice the thickness.  I am sure some would say go thicker but I like the way it works.  I will go thicker when I have to.  The first thing was to run it through my HP 6000.  I might be able to go thicker later.

   I started by putting together the hull.

  As I wrote before these two items made the job easier.

I started in the same order as before and was able to correct the mistakes I made earlier

 

 

This time I was able to make the stern area run even.

So far everything came out nicely. I found that a couple of drops of Elmers glue applied with a bamboo skewere works well for apppling and spreading the glue.

Also a set of twezers to hol those corners tight.

David B

Edited February 16, 2014 by dgbot

[dgbot]

I then started on the port and starboard which gave me so much trouble  This time I was a little more careful in cutting them out.

After scribing the tabs were able to bent a little easier and closer to the line.

So far so good.  I like the end result so far.

David B

[dgbot]

So far it is coming along and I like the way it looks. 

And now for the bow this time I made sure that I had it positioned before gluing up.  I found that a selflocking tweezer with a wide tip helps pressing the tabs and making sure of a tight fit.

As far as I am concerned it is an improvement.  I am doing my work right beside a large window with the sun shing most of the day.  That is the reason for the light shading of the paper.

David B

 

[dgbot]

I just finished the quarter deck.  I had problems aligning the edges the first time.

One of the things I learned was that for those angles cut from the line outward that way you do not damage the part.

After cutting it out I began the job of bending the part to shape.

To help make the folds I took a dress maker pin and put it into a xacto handle and cut the tip down.  This made the job alot easier.

I then proceeded to fold the part into shape

Then came the glue up.  This time I was able to keep the edges aligned.  Instead of starting at one side I tacked an edge and then worked both way using tweezers as needed.

I have a pair of scissors that were perfect for cleaning those little bits that I could not get with a knife.

Those selflocking tweezers came in handy in the corner.

So far I am happy with the result.

David B

[mtaylor]

Looks to me like the card stock is working much better for you.  Interesting build, to say the least.

[dgbot]

Thanks for commenting.  The heavier stock makes the job much easier.  Plus this time around I had a good idea of what I was getting into.  The interesting areas are just starting.   

David B

[dgbot]

Thanks for the comment.  This is indeed a different medium.  This time around it looks better,but not perfect.  I will keep updating the good and the bad.

David B

[Sailor1234567890]

Just saw this now. A couple of points. First, the waterline by the bow is not pointed like you show it. It's very much rounded. Second, I'm living at CFB Esquimalt for a couple of months and could go take pictures of any of the west coast MCDVs for you if you need detailed shots of something. (Security concerns meaning I can't go photograph everything of course). Your model has 700 which is Kingston. We call them the Kingston class, MCDV, Reserve boats, McDivs and probably a few other names I can't think of right now. I haven't sailed in one in about 9 years now but I could probably help you with details of things like deck fittings  and layout. 

What setup will you be rigging her in? Minesweeping? Training accommodations? With sweep gear? 

[Sailor1234567890]

I sailed in Saskatoon and Moncton way back about 10 years ago for 6 weeks or so each time. I see from the flat bottom to the model, you won't be modelling her underbody will you? She has twin azipod thrusters and was fitted for but not with (means designed to have but we cheaped out) bow thruster. Very manoeuvrable little vessels but not as fast as we'd like. 

[dgbot]

All comments are appreciated.  As I said before not perfect.  I had a feeling that the waterline might be off.  However This is my second attempt at this kit.   I am just getting my feet wet.  I would be grateful for any help I get.  I was debating a do over but then I would be wasting ink and never get anything done.  I have a golden rule.  If you never make a mistake you ave never attempted anything and you can learn from your mistakes.  Thr first time the bow was a disaster the second time close but no cigar.  I made the fold a little too sharp.  Thanks for catching it and offering to coach me. 

David B

Edited February 18, 2014 by dgbot

[dgbot]

Just saw this now. A couple of points. First, the waterline by the bow is not pointed like you show it. It's very much rounded. Second, I'm living at CFB Esquimalt for a couple of months and could go take pictures of any of the west coast MCDVs for you if you need detailed shots of something. (Security concerns meaning I can't go photograph everything of course). Your model has 700 which is Kingston. We call them the Kingston class, MCDV, Reserve boats, McDivs and probably a few other names I can't think of right now. I haven't sailed in one in about 9 years now but I could probably help you with details of things like deck fittings  and layout. 

What setup will you be rigging her in? Minesweeping? Training accommodations? With sweep gear? 

I plan on putting everything that came with the pdf on the model.  The bottom of the hull is not colord so it is probably a waterline model.  If you can send me the photos Inwould be grateful.  What I googled was not that much.  This is considered an advance model for a newcomer. 

David B

[dgbot]

Now for the gundeck and then bridge

The first thing I did was cut out the gundeck,  this was starting to get a little easier as practice makes perfect.

This time around I started at the back and started the glue up forward on both sides at a time to make sure everything evened out

I then procedded to glue up the gundeck a tab at a time on both sides to make sure the alignment was okay.

The end result is not perfect but it will work for the moment

 

David B

Edited February 19, 2014 by dgbot

[dgbot]

Now for the bridege components.  I cut and folded them like before but I made some errors that I did not catch in time. The lower cabin was made first

The upper part went next

The two side by side

Instead of double checking the overal fit I glued them together and then to the gundeck from these angle it is okay

But here is where I screwed bad

I have to do it over a sharp knife and little drops of water to remove the bridge

The removal was a success

I am not happy about the mistakes but they taught me a valuable lesson.  always doublecheck your fit before you do any glueing,

David B

 

 

 

 

 

Edited February 20, 2014 by dgbot

[shawn32671]

very nice so far. I've been thinking of trying out card stock ship modeling myself, Ive built several card aircraft and a couple vehicle ones so the process should be the same.

[Sailor1234567890]

What do you need photos of? I'll see what I can get for you if you tell me what details you need. 

Daniel

[dgbot]

Thanks Sailor but i never got a god detailed look at the sides. and the detail.

David B

[dgbot]

I proceeded to redo the bridge compoments.  This time I took care to be careful of the folds and where I used a knife.

This time I test fitted the lower component to make sure of a snuck fit

The upper compnent was the one I really made a has out of so I took extra care to make sure the folds were correct

I used a fine marker and traced out the folds

I then started from the aft sect and worked my way forward making sure everything was a good fit before i applied the glue and test fiiting at the same time.

Then came the test fiitng of everything and applying a marker as needed

I am happy with the redo.

Now for the rest of the model

David B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited February 21, 2014 by dgbot

[shawn32671]

Thaty looks so much better, good work.

[Captain Slog]

Hi David,

 

You are making good progress.

 

Cheers

Slog