Topic: My Vliestroom Build (Read 3762 times)

catengineman · « **Reply #35 on:** April 27, 2012, 08:34:48 PM »

Two pair of point nose pliers used as hand vise's
you will be able to use one as the angle former the other as the leverage to bend and to keep the rod as straight as possible except where you want it bent

Works for me

Norseman · « **Reply #36 on:** April 28, 2012, 09:27:27 AM »

I wonder if one grade of Brass is more suitable than another for rails?

Dave

michael 1979 · « **Reply #37 on:** April 28, 2012, 12:07:38 PM »

There's different grades of brass?? Having not worked with brass rod before I'm none the wiser. But the rod supplied with the kit seems quite tuff to bend. I do the small things like handles be bending a length slightly longer than is needed and then cutting to the required length.

Here are some more photos that I took today. This lot shows the wheelhouse windows lined up better.
I've been adding some detail parts like hatches etc. Stuff that can be added without making painting too difficult later. It's been a fun challenge so far, I've made my first hatch with brass handle. Not perfect but I like it anyway

Unfortunately my macro function on my camera seems to have stopped working :(

michael 1979 · « **Reply #38 on:** April 28, 2012, 12:13:55 PM »

Next week I'll be getting some filler to work in the gaps, I've also found that my pre drilled holes for the railing seem to be 1mm too low when compared with the stanchions, So I'll just fill it up with plastic and drill again. Unfortunately as you can see I've already glued on a section of the railing into the bridge side. I'm going to have to keep this as is along with the other side [so it looks even] and then fix up the other holes.

Until next time.

Darren · « **Reply #39 on:** May 01, 2012, 09:31:22 AM »

Still don't no if I should get this kit, could I ask u what this kit is like please and how is the plastic card to work with

irishcarguy · « **Reply #40 on:** May 02, 2012, 08:50:21 AM »

Hi Darren, I am building the MS Tamar with plastic card & I find it a little difficult. However I am sure it is mostly a matter of learning to use it though ( first time for me ). You can of course copy the parts on to ply if you so wish, you would just have to be aware of any weight difference. I am sure that there are members on here that can advise you better than I can. Good luck with your purchase, if you do buy this kit you will not go wrong buying from Model Slipway, the service is the very best & you can also find wiring diagrams to suit on ACTions web site done by the man himself, Dave Milburn, & he is also very helpful. Mick B.

michael 1979 · « **Reply #41 on:** May 02, 2012, 09:14:45 AM »

Hi Darren

This is my first time building a kit like this [well I lie I had an aborted attempt with another kit from a well known English manufacturer. The kit arrived damaged and the white metal fittings were of very poor quality & none of the pre printed parts fitted together well.], before I got my kit I was wondering the same thing about how I would handle the plastic. But I do find the plastic card to be good to work with and very forgiving of any mistakes.
It pays to read the building steps very closely. [you do have to have a good visualisation of what it is going to look like]
A lot of the parts for the superstructure are CNC cut which makes life much easier. For the other parts as long as you have a good sharp Stanly knife and steady hand you can't go wrong. I follow the instructions by making a couple of runs with the knife and then from the other side 'push the part out'. [putting your fingures where the cut is.]

To be honest I'm finding working with brass harder, but it's nothing that can't be overcome.
The crew at Model Slipway are great and have given me a lot of great advise, I can't overstate how happy I am with the kit it's great.

If you get the kit I know you will not be dissapointed.

Regards
Mike

Darren · « **Reply #42 on:** May 02, 2012, 10:21:33 AM »

Okay thanks guys there's a few of us in the club that may be buying one these

Norseman · « **Reply #43 on:** May 02, 2012, 07:27:46 PM »

Quote from: Darren on May 02, 2012, 10:21:33 AM

there's a few of us in the club

Yes pregnancy will give you strange cravings

Which club are you in Darren? Good is it?
I'll have to join one - trouble is there are lots to choose from.

Dave

Darren · « **Reply #44 on:** May 03, 2012, 05:50:00 AM »

A club in Swindon no one has ever brought a slipway kit in the club so we are all a don't no
What we are getting in to with them as I have only ever built wood kits or scratch built my own I'm wait till one the other guys in the club gets him first his names Darren as well so I will see if there 'rubbish' I won't get one lol I got my eyes on a bigger kit at moment

michael 1979 · « **Reply #45 on:** June 07, 2012, 06:51:13 AM »

Hi Everyone

I'm taking a small break from my modell for a couple of weeks, I have not done too much lately just preparing the hull and sanding lots of P38 filler

I will try to put up some pictures soon.

Thanks to those that are following this build.

Regards
Michael

grzegorz75 · « **Reply #46 on:** June 08, 2012, 06:34:44 PM »

Hello .

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ken

Greetings from Polish Euro 2012

michael 1979 · « **Reply #47 on:** June 09, 2012, 02:20:55 AM »

My apologies if the the images are not 100% clear. I anyone has any suggestions on how I can make them clearer.

Let me know. I think maybe do them in better lighting?

Norseman · « **Reply #48 on:** June 09, 2012, 03:00:05 AM »

Hi Michael

I can see what you are doing ok. I have a cheapo camera and latey the focus has been hit and miss too

so I can guarantee you won't be getting any complaints from me

Dave

michael 1979 · « **Reply #49 on:** June 09, 2012, 04:16:27 AM »

Thanks Dave,

You always have kind comments to make. I promise to everyone I will endeavour have the clearest photos I can.

Michael

P.S oops just noticed my spelling on my post before was not the best, please excuse it, I forgot about spell check :)

HS93 · « **Reply #50 on:** June 09, 2012, 09:31:00 AM »

Nothing wrong with your Pictures , the build is good , it is nice to see someone posting a build on this site these days ,

grzegorz75 get a life

Peter

michael 1979 · « **Reply #51 on:** June 10, 2012, 06:29:53 AM »

Thanks Ken, Now that we have that out of the way lets get back onto the build :)

irishcarguy · « **Reply #52 on:** June 10, 2012, 08:03:18 AM »

Your photos are fine Michael & I am following your build with interest. I like the ship you are modeling,it is a little different than most & now I know that there are ships specially for laying buoys, thank you. Mick B.

Norseman · « **Reply #53 on:** June 11, 2012, 09:12:40 PM »

Hi Michael / Mick

http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=35237.0

plenty of links on that thread that might help with detailing.

Dave

grzegorz75 · « **Reply #54 on:** June 13, 2012, 08:46:17 PM »

I'm sorry Michael.

I did not want to offend anyone.

I just wanted to insert Michael better quality pictures. I built this model, I know a lot about him and I would much advise. These models do not have much in the network, so it interests me more. I am a user of other polish sites in the network, and there we try to show a large and clear images, so that others can help you do better, etc. I'm just a guest here, and no member of the household, so I will not change the rules and habits. I should not write this post on 06.08.2012, and was misunderstood.

Again, I apologize.

Yours sincerely Grzegorz75

michael 1979 · « **Reply #55 on:** June 23, 2012, 08:51:11 AM »

Hi Everyone.

I apologise that I have had no real updates lately. The Shipyard funds are a little low at the moment and I need to get some gear so I can start work in the Hull.

Regards
Michael

Norseman · « **Reply #56 on:** June 23, 2012, 10:17:04 AM »

Hey Michael - no need to apologise. You are doing us a favour by taking the trouble to post the build.

and you will never be slower than me - I move like a snail with a sore foot

Dave

michael 1979 · « **Reply #57 on:** October 21, 2012, 09:37:53 PM »

Hi Everyone

I'm going to be back on board, no photos to how at the moment but there will be soon. Thanks for being patient with my "building holiday". Well I did get a couple of other projects out of the way so I was still busy in a way.

Michael

Norseman · « **Reply #58 on:** May 05, 2013, 10:49:04 PM »

Hi Michael

Did you ever get back around to your Vliestroom build by any chance?

Dave

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