S.M.S. Emden, HMV, rescaled 1:200, self designed hull

[fluthecrank]

Hi friends,

today I start a new project although the Schleswig Holstein is not finished. That´s because I have to design the hull of the model by myself.

In one of my books about the Kaiserliche Marine I found a drawing of the Emden´s bulkheads. First I rescaled the kit up to 1:200, next step was to scan the drawing and calibrate it to the width if the models formers (I hope you understand what I mean, if not ask me or give me hints to improve my english....).
I think with these help it will work.

The book and the first prints of the bulkheads.........

some images from the design process....................

wooow, there are some problems with imageshak, so I add the pics later......wall1

best FLU

 

[Jim Krauzlis]

I hope you are able to add pics at some point, because I just know we are all in for a unique treat!

Keep trying, Flu!

Cheers!
Jim

 

[fluthecrank]

the promised pics..........

Hi folks,

here are the promised pics..................

the book and the page with the drawings

the transparent paper and a sheet of the rescaled kit

and the printed drawing over the kit´s bulkheads,...........it works !!!!!

best regards FLU

 

[Amazyah]

Ooohh, this really looks like a fun and interesting project, FLU!
Do you have a good picture of the boat in that book?

I'm looking forward to watching your work, FLU.

Russell

 

[fluthecrank]

the formers............it works !!!!!!!!!

Hi folks, Hi amazyah,

so far everything works like expected...........not bad isn`t it ??

best regards FLU

 

[fluthecrank]

the underwater hulls former structure.......

Hi friends,

it fits better than expected !! Just have a look

the shape looks harmonic, that´s a good sign........

best regards FLU

 

[Amazyah]

Yes, that is one nicely shaped hull "skeleton".
I'll bet it will look fantastic with a skin on it.
Nice curves!

Russell

 

[fluthecrank]

skeleton, of course.........

sometimes I wonder how similar the words are although I have them not in mind.........mmmmmmhhhmm

Thank`s amazyah !!

FLU

 

[cbg]

So, Flu, this is a waterline model that you are converting to a full-hull model? Very interesting, indeed.

I always liked the Emden and its story.

cbg

 

[fluthecrank]

the skeleton...........

Hi friends,

that´s the whole skeleton, for me it looks good. Everything fits well so far.......

I hope the rescaled parts will fit in the same way !!

best regards FLU

....don`t miss me, just a business trip

 

[fluthecrank]

the first parts of the underwater hull

Hi folks,

after finishing the SX yesterday, I stated with the first parts to cover the underwater hull.
After that I will paint it with alkyd color. I think it will be necessary to grind after that.
Anyway, now have a look for the method I used..........

the first part, notice the gluestrips:

and the second so far...........fits nice

with complexer curves I used transparent paper to get the shape

than transfer the shape to cardboard

that´s the status today

....not bad isn´t it I expected more trouble..........:thumb:

best regards FLU
:mrgreen:sadly:mrgreen:, my vacation start next weekend, I try to finish the underwater hull in this week............

 

[barry]

Certainly looks good interesting build method

 

[fluthecrank]

closed..........

Hi folks,

the hull is closed............The first layer of color is painted........next step is grinding..........

Thank´s GB very kind !! I´m impressed about your Hoche too.-.......:thumb:

best FLU

 

[ntguardian]

Nice work on the hull:thumb:. I would not have been able to shape it with the views you have.

 

[fluthecrank]

woooooohhw, it works.........

Hi friends,

just have a look at my underwater hull, it works.......:thumb::thumb::thumb::mrgreen:,

the first part of the skin is also in position...............

best regards FLU

 

[milenio3]

AMAZING how you are coming up with this ship!!

Thanks for the inspiration, my friend!

 

[fluthecrank]

the last pics for the next three weeks.......

Dear Friends,

although there was not so much time for modeling ( today I had to prepare my caravan) I started with the rest of the hull..........and the first gun.
The gun is made of nearly 30 !! parts. I used no EP´s (because of rescaling....)

So guys, enjoy the pics and don´t forget me :thumb:

best regards my friends, now I´m in vacation.............

 

[rmks2000]

That gun looks like it was a lot of hard work! Very nice job!

 

[cgutzmer]

Great! Then you have to stick it in that little hole Whats an EP?
Chris

 

[Gregory Shoda]

Say, how many guns do you need, anyway?

Looks like you have a lot of work ahead of you. Very good job on the hull and the gun mounting.