ccoyle Posted February 22, 2014 Share #31 Posted February 22, 2014 Hi. I just noticed the 'CARD' tag on the title of this thread, so I had a look through it. I see you are discovering all the joys and agonies of paper! But your experience makes a very valid argument in favor of paper, namely the relative ease and low cost of starting over, if necessary. There is a learning curve for this medium, and one can already see much improvement between your first few pics and your more recent posts. Keep at it -- your future efforts will be better still! Cheers! shawn32671 1 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Bf 109E-7/trop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobF Posted February 25, 2014 Share #32 Posted February 25, 2014 Hi David, Your technique appears to be improving as you get deeper into this model. Keep up the excellent work! Regards, BobF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share #33 Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) I was finally able to assemble the bridge wings. This proved to be simple, yet the wrong move could mean a do over. The first thing I did was locate the parts and cut them out. This time I cut out one side first and on completeion did the other side. This will prevent clutter as well as not getting anything mixed. Since each wingg consisted of two pieces gleud back to back I took care that all the fold were correct before the final glue up. This also meant dry fitting them together and to the bridge, Considering the condition ,y eyes were in this was not fun. but tediou. However the end result was worth the extra care. After making sure of the fit I glued them on and am happy with the result.. The funne;s will be next. David B Edited February 27, 2014 by dgbot olliechristo, shawn32671, Aussie048 and 2 others 5 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn32671 Posted February 27, 2014 Share #34 Posted February 27, 2014 Looking good David Quote Shawn Charles City, Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share #35 Posted February 27, 2014 The funnels were pretty straight forward. The problem I had was not with them. When I tried to glue them to the gundeck I realized I had used a thinner stock and the deck was a little warped. After cutting out a new deck and making sure of the fit I glued the funnels to the new deck and then glued that over the orignal one. David B Captain Slog and Aussie048 2 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn32671 Posted February 27, 2014 Share #36 Posted February 27, 2014 good work David, you're really goin at it today Quote Shawn Charles City, Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcicero Posted February 27, 2014 Share #37 Posted February 27, 2014 Great build log, David! It's really coming together. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jastrząb Posted February 27, 2014 Share #38 Posted February 27, 2014 Nice bulding. You are really fast. Quote Paweł Current build: HMS Pandora: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/3409-hms-pandora-by-jastrz%C4%85b-constructo-185/ Finished projects: Roar Ege 1:25, Billing Boats Albatros 1:55, Constructo Santa Maria 1:50, Mantua Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share #39 Posted February 27, 2014 Thanks for the comments. Dan? what woul be a good artist pencil to simulate the grays David B Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcicero Posted February 28, 2014 Share #40 Posted February 28, 2014 I just used the kids' colored pencils, David. I bought them at Michael's for next to nothing. There are lots of things I like about paper modeling. The models are inexpensive. They build quickly. It doesn't take up much room. (You could store all the tools you need in a cigar box.) And the tools you need are pretty basic, readily available and inexpensive. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted March 1, 2014 Share #41 Posted March 1, 2014 David, I only just noticed your log. It looks like you've had a steep learning curve - well done! I know nothing about card modelling, having never made one, but I do recall Chris Coyle posting a really interesting and useful tutorial on the subject. Here is the link if you haven't already found it: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/tags/forums/Intro+to+Card+Models/ 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...
Captain Slog Posted March 1, 2014 Share #42 Posted March 1, 2014 Thanks for the comments. Dan? what woul be a good artist pencil to simulate the grays David B Hi David, I heard/read/was told that card modelers also use water colour pencils. They look like ordinary coloured pencils but the 'lead' is quite waxy feeling and dissolve slightly with water. I didn't really get the hang of them and will try 'almost' dry brushing with acrylic next time. Cheers Slog shawn32671 and dgbot 2 Quote _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ HM Bark Endeavour (First Wood, On Hold) Borodino (1:200 Card, Current Build) Admiral Nakhimov (card 1/200) Mazur D-350 Artillery Tractor (1:25 Card) F-8 Crusader (1:48 Aircraft, Plastic) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share #43 Posted March 2, 2014 Going throught the plans I have come to the point where I have to make a choice. The kit has two ways to finish it. One way the model will be soso. and the advanced way. Which is more difficult but will make a better looking model. I have experimented with the beginner parts and was not very satisfied and was going to try and make my own pieces but the advanced parts are better. This will save me time and a bruising from my sister. I do not have to ask her to go to Hobby Lobby inthe snow and get me dowls and wire. So I will proceed and show what I am doing.. David B shawn32671 1 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcicero Posted March 4, 2014 Share #44 Posted March 4, 2014 For gray, I'd just go lightly with a regular pencil. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor1234567890 Posted March 4, 2014 Share #45 Posted March 4, 2014 Shipside grey used by the RCN has a green tinge to it when seen next to other grey colours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share #46 Posted March 5, 2014 Thank you for the information Sailor. This kit is turning into a real learning experience. David B Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share #47 Posted March 10, 2014 After completing the hull I had to make a decision about using the parts for the superstructure. The basic pieces did not look good and were very crude so I used the advanced parts. This involved folding and bending and a exoeriemnting to get the right shape. I started out with the tower. Once this was assembled I cut out the antennas andglued them up. Needless to say I had to print out a few pages before I got anything decent. David B Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share #48 Posted March 10, 2014 The next to assemble were the range finder and the radar David B Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share #49 Posted March 10, 2014 Next came the tower assembly and the placement. Here I was a little off but I have learned what I need to correct this error the next time Captain Slog and Aussie048 2 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share #50 Posted March 10, 2014 The next item was the deck gun and the the rest of the superstructure. Is this model perfect no. But considerering it is my first attemp at a new medium I am satisifed. The next time I do this kit I will apply what I have learned and will use different materials as well. The antennas will be replaced with wire and the tower will be attached in such away as to insure a square fit. I have done some research and have found a lot of little things that can be done behing the scenes. I had a good time and had fun and learned to techniques. To me that is what made this kit fun. David B GrandpaPhil, Aussie048, Dan Vadas and 4 others 7 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Slog Posted March 11, 2014 Share #51 Posted March 11, 2014 Well done David. Looking very sharp for a 1st card build. Cheers Slog Quote _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ HM Bark Endeavour (First Wood, On Hold) Borodino (1:200 Card, Current Build) Admiral Nakhimov (card 1/200) Mazur D-350 Artillery Tractor (1:25 Card) F-8 Crusader (1:48 Aircraft, Plastic) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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