Zvezda 1/350 scale Russian Cruiser Varyag

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Work started on the aft mast

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Support bars from the black hole in the deck up to the walkway - the plastic ones with the kit are 6 mm long and I need 8mm so will make some from the thin brass rod in the second photo.

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Support bars fitted

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More etch brass added to the aft mast

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Aft mast fitted to the ship and ratlines added to both masts.

[zak]

Nice work, are the ratlines etched?

[MSea]

Yes - much improved on the ones I made from thin wire Chinese battleship Chen Yuen

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More work done on the bow and stern.

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Another coat of plaster of paris added to the base

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Ship now fastened down to the base and another coat of plaster added to sit the ship into the sea.

[chriswil42]

Very nice Martin particularly the rigging and ratlines. Will it be at the next meeting?

[MSea]

Yes Chris - as a work in progress - lots more etch brass to fit and also the ships boats

[Haddock]

Will the sea be a darker blue?
Haddock.

[zak]

Navy blue? Ha Ha!

[MSea]

Was thinking about more grey blue - or is that my mood - hohoho