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Models => Modelling Projects => Topic started by: Haddock on December 24, 2021, 01:02:01 PM
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Started this a couple of weeks ago although it was waterlined at the same time as SMS Viribus Unitis.
First a bit about the ship. She was built in Fiume unlike the first three in the clas that were built in Trieste, this was for political reasons.
Probably because of the different ship-yard, the were visible differences between her and the other ships in the class.
No torpedoe nets were ever fitted.
A large searchlight plat form was fitted that extended from the wheelhous roof to the middle of the after funnel.
The bridge wings were omitted.
The funnels were noticeably taller.
There was a large ventilator trunk fitted aft in place of the smaller one fitted to the other ships in the class.
And now to the kit.
Trumpeter have provided etche brass torpedoe net shelves which are replicated in the Eduard aftermarket set. All the bumps and
holes neede to fit the net booms are there which will have to be removed.
The searchlight platform is in the kit in plastic, there is an etched brass support structure in etched brass.
No bridge wings.
The funnels are too short. I've include a couple of computer generated pictures created from original plans to show the
differences. The first one is SMS Viribus Unitis, the second, SMS Szent Istvan.
The velntilator is included.
The pictures probably speak for themselves.
Haddock.
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So you have a few modifications to do to the model then Mr Haddock. We can check the differences when you display the models together.
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And so to the build.
The bridge structure and the funnel casing are moulded seperately, I'm hoping to build this part of the superstructure
as one assembly so I've joined 'em together.
The funnels have been lenghtened. Comparing the two computer generated pictures, 5mm seems about right,
in 1:350, 5mm =1.75m. (Thanks for the Balsa Zak.) 'Addock 'oles" added for the funnel stays.
As usual, some of Trumpeter's brass is too long, I'm expecting it now so I check early in the build to avoid some
very strong nautical language. You can see the bits of micro-strip needed to accomodate the extra length.
There's a latice frame work that represents support for the searchlight platform, Trumpy would have you twist
the gussets by 90 degrees then bend up to meet the framework, most of 'em just fell off so I removed 'em all and fixed
them seperately.
Dry itting shows that the various platforms need fettling to look level when assembled, the lower part of the mast is
too long so needs one of the locating spigots removed, shortened by a suitable amount, then the spigot replaced, shims added where needed.
A dry fit shows, hopefully, when all is glued together it should look passable, it looks a bit wonkey on the picture, time will tell.
As usual, the pictures should speak for themselves.
Haddock.
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Some really good work.
Bob c
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Your brasswork is second to none Mr Haddock. Exquisite!
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Superb as always.
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Brass work 10 out of 10 and a gold star as well - but we expect no less - ;D ;D ;D
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Just a few bits and bobs to add to the bridge and funnel are then it should be safe to fix the assembly in position.
Haddock.
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Impressive.
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Nice detail work Mr Haddock.
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WOW and a "just how do you do it" from me again
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Bridge and funnels now in position, few more bits and bobs added.
I'm trying to sus out a rigging plan, I thought it would be easy after doing
it's sister ship but I seem to be making heavy weather of it. There are at
least twenty pieces of standing rigging fitted to the deck, biggest problem
is all the signal haliyards, making sure they don't collide with the other stuff
is proving to be a bit problematic.
Haddock.
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Lost for words.
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Lost for words.
Never!
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Lost for words.
Never!
I won't reply, as I would be well and truly moderated!
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Amazing. That's the model not Dave's loss of words.
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Fantastic work, as always.
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Lost for words.
Never!
I won't reply, as I would be well and truly moderated!
That would make your eyes water!
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Just for a change, main armamant fitted.
Big sister in the background.
Haddock.
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Lost for words.
Never!
I won't reply, as I would be well and truly moderated!
That would make your eyes water!
Yes, it would!
Been on a course on squeezing parts of the anatomy.......
Bigkev
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Lost for words.
Never!
I won't reply, as I would be well and truly moderated!
That would make your eyes water!
Yes, it would!
Been on a course on squeezing parts of the anatomy.......
Bigkev
This is getting out of hand!
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Interesting to see the two models side by side showing some of the differences you mentioned.
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Looking good.
Bob c
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Progress is slow but steady, bit like me!
First shot is the foremast fitted with some rigging.
Next is just a better view of the rigging.
Then we have the mainmast built and rigged.
Fourth shot is a thing on purpose to assist in getting masts to be set up plumb in both axes.
Finally, both masts fitted and another thing on purpose to help with the rigging. There are twenty individual pieces of standing rigging
and forty four pieces of running rigging, mainly signal haliyards, all are secured by passing through holes in the deck.
Hopefully, this should make it easier.
There's another eight miscellaneous pieces.
This could take a while.
Haddock
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Looks like a proper little shipyard.
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All hail the ship rigging master. Great work Tony.
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Looks like the thing on purpose for rigging works. Foremast part rigged, signal haliyards yet to do.
The pictures probably speak for themselves.
Haddock.
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All ship shape and Bristol fashion. Lots of rigging there.
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Truly amazing.
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Excellent attention to detail, and a bloomin' steady hand.
Nice, very nice.
Bigkev
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excellent rigging work.
Bob c
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Mainmast with signal haliyards added.
Haddock.
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That's a lot of rigging.
Do you use different diameters for different types?
It is difficult to tell on the photo.
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There are THREE different sizes, I'm not sure it makes much difference, it depends how much you stretch the thread.
Streching to twice the free length reduces the diameter by about 25%, it takes four times to get to 50%.
The lower masts are the original plastic so you've got to be very careful not to bend them out of plumb.
Haddock.
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How many hours do spend doing the rigging Tony?
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It varies considerably. I don't model every day but I should think the latest creation has been in progress for more than a week,
rigging-wise.
Sometimes things go smoothly, other times I wonder if I should take up doing jigsaw puzzles.
I don't bother about time, too much like being at work.
Haddock.
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It varies considerably. I don't model every day but I should think the latest creation has been in progress for more than a week,
rigging-wise.
Sometimes things go smoothly, other times I wonder if I should take up doing jigsaw puzzles.
I don't bother about time, too much like being at work.
Haddock.
Jigsaws may be easier but you won't get the same effect. Excellent as always Tony.
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It varies considerably. I don't model every day but I should think the latest creation has been in progress for more than a week,
rigging-wise.
Sometimes things go smoothly, other times I wonder if I should take up doing jigsaw puzzles.
I don't bother about time, too much like being at work.
Haddock.
Jigsaws may be easier but you won't get the same effect. Excellent as always Tony.
Fully agree !
Bigkev
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Yet again another Master Class!!!
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Masts fully rigged, cranes in place and some boats,
then some more boats.
Haddock.
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Nice boats, you'll be opening your own pool soon!
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Nice boats, you'll be opening your own pool soon!
Bath time in Haddocks house must be interesting, most boys only have one model boat at Bath time. Ho, ho, ho, ho
Bigkev
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Excellent work.
Bob c
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Very nice Mr Haddock. I don't know how you model at that scale.
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Progress is painfully slow although I have been making bases
for "lockdown! models which I hadn't bothered to do at the time.
I've abandoned the bespoke set of railings as I just can't get them
to fit as I want and resorted to generic railings, probably not historically
correct but who'se to know.
So that's foredeck and quarterdeck done, plus some boats.
Just the midships section to do which may be problematic because of
ships boats in the way.
Haddock.
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Nice as always. Generic eh, we know though!
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Generic or bespoke - still better than I can do with either >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
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Looking really top notch.
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Excellent work as always.
Bob c
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Starboard side midship section railings added along with some boats.
The rigging will go on when the adhesive has fully dried.
Haddock.
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Big word - adhesive - that is!
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You are big and brave Zak - you will be on the list again - hohohoho
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You are big and brave Zak - you will be on the list again - hohohoho
I never get off it.
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Big word - adhesive - that is!
Looked it up in the dixonary, it means stiky stuf.
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Now we have a full complement of ships boats.
Haddock.
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Excellent Tony.
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Looking a really busy model.
Nice work.
Bigkev