starting with the skeleton and sanding and sanding and sanding and (for at least one hour 
). following the hints of different people (thanks) I applied some tabs
). following the hints of different people (thanks) I applied some tabsMaly Modelarz HMS Bounty (1:100)
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after applying glue to the rest of the skin it is fixed again (the construction was stable enough :lol: )
allthough I did a lot of dry fitting some gaps 'happened'. so I tried to fix the problem with crayons (water soluble)
Oh Boy!!
A new ship construction thread...and a sailing ship at that!!
Really looking great, rkelterer!
I haven't tried a full hull construction yet (my Constitution, at least the next one I am going to tackle, is still only waterline) so your construction photos and tips provide a great explanation of how to do it. I have this kit, the Victory and some of the Shipyard kits just waiting to go, along with the Fly Constitution (yep, a great inventory of sailing ships just waiting for me), and they are all full hull.
I have to admit when I first saw you joined the outer pieces first before applying it to the hull I went "oh, oh!", fearing some fit problems, but your assembly came out just great! I particularly like the way you attached it to the keel first, then up the sides. Great job, and I can only hope when I try this it comes out half as good. :?
Thanks for posting so many photos of the process, that really helped me appreciate your technique tremendously.
Looking forward to more! :lol:
Question, what type of glue did you use to attach the hull formers/bulkheads to the patterns? Was it that 3M spray, PVA or something else?
Really looking super!
Jim
A new ship construction thread...and a sailing ship at that!!
Really looking great, rkelterer!
I haven't tried a full hull construction yet (my Constitution, at least the next one I am going to tackle, is still only waterline) so your construction photos and tips provide a great explanation of how to do it. I have this kit, the Victory and some of the Shipyard kits just waiting to go, along with the Fly Constitution (yep, a great inventory of sailing ships just waiting for me), and they are all full hull.
I have to admit when I first saw you joined the outer pieces first before applying it to the hull I went "oh, oh!", fearing some fit problems, but your assembly came out just great! I particularly like the way you attached it to the keel first, then up the sides. Great job, and I can only hope when I try this it comes out half as good. :?
Thanks for posting so many photos of the process, that really helped me appreciate your technique tremendously.
Looking forward to more! :lol:
Question, what type of glue did you use to attach the hull formers/bulkheads to the patterns? Was it that 3M spray, PVA or something else?
Really looking super!
Jim
Love the idea of the crayons to fill the gaps, I'll have to try that one.
Is this the old version of Malys Bounty?
It will be great to see how this comes out. Great photos and look forward to the rest soon. The bottle is a cool idea to.
Regards
Rob
Is this the old version of Malys Bounty?
It will be great to see how this comes out. Great photos and look forward to the rest soon. The bottle is a cool idea to.
Regards
Rob
hi rob,
it is the 6/2001 issue, printing quality is excelent, the fit is sometimes problematic, though.
hi jim,
so far I did waterline model exclusively, but someday one has to start. the formers were glued with uhu hart(blue) on 1.5mm card (from local hobby store) the blue one will not pluster up the sandpaper when dried.
cheers
raimund
it is the 6/2001 issue, printing quality is excelent, the fit is sometimes problematic, though.
hi jim,
so far I did waterline model exclusively, but someday one has to start. the formers were glued with uhu hart(blue) on 1.5mm card (from local hobby store) the blue one will not pluster up the sandpaper when dried.
cheers
raimund
Raimund,
Egads, you've taken the plunge. Great looking job..., can't wait to follow the rest of your build.
Best regards, Gil
Egads, you've taken the plunge. Great looking job..., can't wait to follow the rest of your build.
Best regards, Gil
Thanks, Raimund!
Oh, I'm just a project or two away from tackling a full hull model, and your photos and narrative are very helpful in visualizing the process.
I tend to use the PVA version of glue a lot, even for lamination, but the problem has been how the water based glues affect the printed sheet, causing wrinkles, bulges, etc. I've read of using a small roller to help bond the paper layers when laminating, and remove the water effects to the thin layer, but I haven't tried that yet. I was considering using the 3M spray since I've read how a few modelers have been pretty happy with its characteristics for laminating, apparently not experiencing the problems I've faced with the water based glues (makes a lot of sense if I had thought about it :lol: ). I've got a ways to go, obviously, in becoming more familiar with these techniques, but I enjoy experimenting and finding new ways of doing things (new to me, I mean
).
Ive used the water color pencils a bit for edging, but never tried the shavings to touch up like you have; great idea, it came out great!
Looking forward to more updates!
Jim
Oh, I'm just a project or two away from tackling a full hull model, and your photos and narrative are very helpful in visualizing the process.
I tend to use the PVA version of glue a lot, even for lamination, but the problem has been how the water based glues affect the printed sheet, causing wrinkles, bulges, etc. I've read of using a small roller to help bond the paper layers when laminating, and remove the water effects to the thin layer, but I haven't tried that yet. I was considering using the 3M spray since I've read how a few modelers have been pretty happy with its characteristics for laminating, apparently not experiencing the problems I've faced with the water based glues (makes a lot of sense if I had thought about it :lol: ). I've got a ways to go, obviously, in becoming more familiar with these techniques, but I enjoy experimenting and finding new ways of doing things (new to me, I mean
).Ive used the water color pencils a bit for edging, but never tried the shavings to touch up like you have; great idea, it came out great!
Looking forward to more updates!
Jim
adding the stern part of ship's side (glue on transom and - with a small drop of glue - on the fit between rear and forwart part of ship's side)
Hi Raimund
Its a shame that you have to go caring and making do with the poor fit of the model. Even though you are doing a grand job and I look forward to seeing how you get round all the problems!!
How did the crayon idea work out it looks as if it done the job alright?
Keep us posted please.
Regards
Rob
Its a shame that you have to go caring and making do with the poor fit of the model. Even though you are doing a grand job and I look forward to seeing how you get round all the problems!!
How did the crayon idea work out it looks as if it done the job alright?
Keep us posted please.
Regards
Rob