27-NOV-2010
Different views of frame & Bulkhead
Composite of different views of the frame & bulkhead to date.
I notice from the front on view there is still a slight twist. Should be able to fix that when I fit the shaped bow bulkhead.
27-NOV-2010
Frame & Bulkhead (nearly) done (9757)
Deviated from builiding instructions. Bow and sterncastle bulkheads to be fitted still. Want to put filler blocks in and shape whilst off the model.
The keel warped after joining two (very) flat pieces. Must have happened during the clamping of the strengthening pieces. I noticed this only when I started fitting the false decks. The aft frame/bulkhead was OK so I completed that part first.
I only then built the keel frame and decided to do it almost full length to be able to straighten the frame. Front false decks lines up. Small mismmatch in foremast position hole through false deck into frame. Nothing major (he says with confidence :) )
27-NOV-2010
Keel frame (9746)
Who says 4lb hammers aren't modelling tools?
21-NOV-2010
How It All Starts
I expect it will ake me 2 years or so to build...
This is going to be fun :)
20-NOV-2010
This is a big model
This is a big model. when done 1.3m long, nearly 1m tall and nearly 1/2 m wide. Included in the box is a 1:1 (full scale) poster of a completed model.
This is it - with our Labrador, Daisy used as scale reference. :)
20-NOV-2010
Box Cover
Finally, 11 weeks after placing the order, I received my next project.
Artesania Latina's model of the HMS Surprise.