Topic: Richelieu in 1/96 in NZ (Read 29692 times)

kiwi96 · « **Reply #25 on:** August 28, 2010, 04:04:24 am »

Building progressing slowly as abit cold in the garage lately.
Have just finished what I call the VENTURI rail on a few levels of the super structure.

Take approx 200 11mm x 2mm triangles

Glue to shaped timber solid railing.

Add top deflector made from styrene plastic.

Completed VENTURI railing.In all about 3 hours work.

Next step is to fit superstructure bodies and then assemble Superstructure tower

Jimmy James · « **Reply #26 on:** September 05, 2010, 10:59:33 pm »

Nice job So far...Will look forward to her completion
Freebooter

kiwi96 · « **Reply #27 on:** October 19, 2010, 11:46:53 am »

Well its warmed up a bit so can venture into the garage at night and build some more. Work also is quiet so spending most days there too.
Here are some photo's of progress to date on the superstructure. Awaiting some paints from W.E.M. so can apply camoflage prior to final assembly.

The many pieces which will be mated together to form superstructure tower.

Superstructure from side.

Superstructure from rear.

Hope this gives you an indication of what she will look like completed.
Cheers till next update.
Adrian.

pugwash · « **Reply #28 on:** October 19, 2010, 12:06:07 pm »

Looking Great Adrian - when you see the complicated lines of the superstructure I'm glad I'm only building
a destroyer. Look forward to next update.
Geoff

Norberto · « **Reply #29 on:** October 26, 2010, 05:09:04 pm »

Hi Adrian very good technik about scratch
very good

tonyH · « **Reply #30 on:** October 27, 2010, 05:39:59 pm »

You're doing a great job on a beautiful ship. It'll be really worth it in the end.

Tony

kiwi96 · « **Reply #31 on:** December 25, 2011, 08:48:44 pm »

Well with the end of the year looming I thought it was time to get ready to continue my build of the Richelieu. Having moved house in Feb and all boats stored at the back of the garage behind all the usual house hold STUFF it is just about at the front now. So took the hull back to my friend Art in Auckland to allow him to finish th plug and turn out some hulls. That will leave me time to paint the superstructure and assemble more of the fittings. Photo is of me at Arts workshop with superstructure placed as he had not seen it for over two years. She will be a fine model when finally finished. Trying to get sorted for the Armistice weekend regatta in Cambridge next year.

Will keep posted on progress.
Have a great Christmas and New Year. Boxing day here already. Santa was kind this year but sadly no models or tools. Oh well these always my Birthday in June.
Cheers,
Adrian.

LE BOSCO · « **Reply #32 on:** April 15, 2014, 12:13:41 pm »

Hello Adrian

great work

I hope you rework on your Richelieu !if I can help you in the documentation,I would gladly.
OK !it is not in your scale

but I'll put the links of my first project

http://www.shipmodels.info/mws_forum/viewtopic.php?f=59&t=75145
http://www.shipmodels.info/mws_forum/viewtopic.php?f=60&t=149513

now I'll have a look at this forum which is replete of real artists

best regards from Paris France
Nicolas

kiwi96 · « **Reply #33 on:** September 12, 2014, 09:43:23 pm »

Well my friend has finally gotten around to start work on glassing up her hull. Hope to have her in my shop in a few weeks.

ballastanksian · « **Reply #34 on:** September 12, 2014, 09:54:53 pm »

MMMM, Smooth. Lovely balanced shape. This will be a topic I shall follow:O)

JaS · « **Reply #35 on:** November 01, 2014, 07:40:38 am »

Hello Kiwi

Theres one big model of this ship for sale here in Sweden, scratchbuild I Think due the big size of 246 cm

http://www.blocket.se/malmo/Unikt_handgjort_krigsfartyg___Richelieu_56296345.htm?ca=15&w=3

Cheers
Jack

kiwi96 · « **Reply #36 on:** November 01, 2014, 08:42:40 am »

Yes look like scratch built. At that size either 1:96 or closer to 1:100.
Thanks for the heads up.

kiwi96 · « **Reply #37 on:** November 04, 2014, 08:13:15 am »

Well finally hull has arrived back from fibreglass shop.

Looks Great. Now the real work begins.

ballastanksian · « **Reply #38 on:** November 04, 2014, 09:19:30 pm »

I have seen smaller kayaks! It looks really inspiring and cannot wait to see the superstructure on her.

Elza · « **Reply #39 on:** November 18, 2014, 08:59:26 pm »

Hi
We have build it's sister ship the Jean Bart in 1/100. The build started in 1979 end was finish in 1983. The ship complete functional and de main and secondaire torreds are werking.

http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Album=TQNKNNIM#AGDLWZZT

kiwi96 · « **Reply #40 on:** December 29, 2014, 04:20:43 am »

Well after many years in the making I now finally have the hull in the workshop.
Looking forward to starting work on her.
My fibre glass guy says the mould is good for 8-10 hulls. If anyone interested please contact me for price.

Cheers.

kiwi96 · « **Reply #41 on:** March 19, 2016, 08:39:32 pm »

Its been a while since been here.
Well work on her is progressing although slowly.
Have fitted bulkheads and deck supports.
Made the deck and fitted. All good.
Have also painted the superstructure. Will post photos later when get some.
Cheers

ballastanksian · « **Reply #42 on:** March 19, 2016, 09:26:46 pm »

Its great to see you back and whittling again Kiwi96. You have a lovely bit of carpentry there.

Capt Podge · « **Reply #43 on:** March 19, 2016, 11:49:52 pm »

I'm also finding your techniques interesting - I'll just tag along.

Regards,

Ray.

kiwi96 · « **Reply #44 on:** March 20, 2016, 01:17:42 am »

Thanks for your comments Ray.
I'm no expert. This is only my third model. And first mostly scratch built. I'm still learning too.
Cheers.

Dreadnought · « **Reply #45 on:** March 20, 2016, 04:34:36 pm »

Wow that's an awesome model you have there!!

kiwi96 · « **Reply #46 on:** March 20, 2016, 07:24:02 pm »

Photos of painted superstructure.
As seen in earlier photos on here all scratch built.
As the paint is a good MATT finish I was wondering about a spray of MATT sealer just so the dust over the years does not get too deep into it and is then not able to be brushed off. Any suggestions.

ballastanksian · « **Reply #47 on:** March 20, 2016, 09:13:16 pm »

I remember you doing all those little angle stiffeners. You have caught the look of the superstructure well.

As for Matt varnish, it will at least protect the paint from light dinks, but as for sticky dust prevention I am not sure.

kiwi96 · « **Reply #48 on:** March 20, 2016, 09:24:14 pm »

Thanks.
Will try a sample on a separate piece and leave it out and see what happens.
Just noticed also how small the superstructure is in comparison to the Missouri behind it under the cover.

They will interesting sailing together.

ballastanksian · « **Reply #49 on:** March 21, 2016, 09:43:32 pm »

This seems to be the course for battleships with all their main armament up front as the Nelsons have less superstructure, though it is blockier than the Richeleiu's.

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