Iain Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Brilliant - and *very* inspirational! Iain Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted April 29, 2018 Author Share Posted April 29, 2018 Iain, Thank you! It would be great to see you work your magic on one of these ships. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 I *really* want to crack on with my Hood - but have commission/mag projects to finish first. Your progress and photos make me want to dig it out and crack on - but mustn't get sidetracked again! And, truth be told, I'm more than a little scared of not doing the kit and Pontos set justice... Absolutely brilliant scale for ships like these, isn't it! Iain Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted April 29, 2018 Author Share Posted April 29, 2018 (edited) Iain, I do understand, and I respect your commitment! This is my first 1/200 ship after building quite a few in 1/350, and I'm not tempted to go back. Although, truth be told, I really wish Trumpeter would scale up their 1/350 HMS Abercrombie or HMS Roberts, or the Richelieu... Cheers, Tom Edited April 30, 2018 by Uncarina Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maxim Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 (edited) Here's a good reference for your build. I have a couple of his Cd's and they are really good. Edited April 30, 2018 by Maxim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Lund Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Stunning work !!! I dabble a bit in 1/350 ships but I am very tempted for one of those 1/200... Amazing that a Walrus can be launced with such a short catapult... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 Here's a good reference for your build. I have a couple of his Cd's and they are really good. Maxim, thank you! I had seen this but didn't have much info about it. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 Stunning work !!! I dabble a bit in 1/350 ships but I am very tempted for one of those 1/200... Amazing that a Walrus can be launced with such a short catapult... Thomas, it would be great to see your work on this or any other ship in this scale. I agree about the Walrus, and I look fordward to painting so I can get her ready to launch! Cheers, tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 You are very kind! Not much skill needed here, just the necessity to cut and bend small brass. It is amazing to me how small some of the parts are for such a big scale. I'd be better off sticking to 1/700 scale! Cheers, Tom How are you gluing it all in place? That's where I'd most likely mess it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 Kevin, Just superglue (low and med-viscosity) applied with a toothpick. I also use Future floor polish as an adhesive for some low-stress attachments. Cheers, Tom Iain and LSP_K2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 OK, thanks. I have a 1:144 Fletcher I'd like to get back on, and the P.E. terrifies me. Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted May 1, 2018 Author Share Posted May 1, 2018 Kevin, I bet it looks great! The biggest trick I've encountered is folding the parts after insuring a good cut from the fret. Those nubs can be pesky! Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maxim Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 I use manicure scissors to cut parts from the fret and leave a good piece of tab. I then trim right to the edge of the part with the scissors once again. A very light swipe with an emery board and the jobs done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted May 1, 2018 Author Share Posted May 1, 2018 For big cuts I use Xuron photoetch scissors, but for most of this build I use a round profile X-Acto blade, position right next to the part, and press while rocking back and forth (the blade, not me). If needed, I use a jeweler's file for any remaining nub. Aside from this, a key thing for me is knowing how much spring the brass has so I know how much to overbend to make a fold. Another is knowing whether to fold towards me or away, not always clear with this set! Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maxim Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 I pass my photo etch through a gas flame to anneal it and soften it up so it's easier to work with.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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