Topic: HDMS ABSALON L16 (Read 13313 times)

Chris67 · « **on:** October 05, 2019, 04:34:46 pm »

Hi !
New building from Billing Boats

The Absalon class are support ships of the Royal Danish Navy, commissioned in 2005. The two ships in the class may be described as a hybrid between a frigate and military transport ship with multiple role capabilities, with the capacity to be transformed from a combat ship with the firepower of a traditional frigate to a hospital ship within a day.

Chris67 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 06, 2019, 06:31:37 pm »

Hello !
Two following pictures ........

malcf · « **Reply #2 on:** October 30, 2019, 07:40:07 am »

Hi Chris look forward to following this build

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #3 on:** October 30, 2019, 11:02:05 am »

Hey Chris,

How well do the frames fit inside the hull?

Capt Podge · « **Reply #4 on:** October 30, 2019, 03:05:28 pm »

HDMS Absalon - on the TV right now. Discovery Science +1 channel

Regards,
Ray.

Chris67 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 30, 2019, 05:31:47 pm »

Hi !
To Martin
Frames are laser-cut parts on wooden boards.The reinforcement frame fit perfectly in the hull and must be glued to the hull.

unbuiltnautilus · « **Reply #6 on:** October 30, 2019, 07:20:01 pm »

I fitted radio gear to one and the engineering of the kit is most excellent. However the use of self adhesive stickers for things like anchors (!) and grill work leaves something to be desired. However, as a basis for a bit of super detailing, a very good start.
Also, I hear it sails really well, which is a bonus!

Chris67 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 30, 2019, 10:46:11 pm »

Hi unbuiltnautilus !
I agree with you concerning adhesive stickers for things like anchors. For the price of the kit they could have added anchors !
For example, I’ll build her with a bow thruster.

Chris67 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 25, 2019, 07:49:01 pm »

Hi !
2 pictures as follow .....- Model equipped with a bow thruster- Assembly of the 2 parts of the sonar bulb and realization of one of the 2 housing of the anchors. In the kit, the locations of the 2 anchors and nozzle outlets of the bow thruster are made of adhesive stickers.

frogman3 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 26, 2019, 10:29:22 am »

HI Chris this looks a good build I will be following to see how you get on as im building HMS TIGER in 1/72 scale on here
chris

Chris67 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 19, 2019, 03:52:59 pm »

HI !

Installation of rudders, propeller axle chairs, stern tubes and banana propellers. The propeller axes are slightly offset from the rudders as on the "HMCC Sentinel".

frogman3 · « **Reply #11 on:** December 19, 2019, 06:38:08 pm »

LOOKS FAB

Chris67 · « **Reply #12 on:** December 29, 2019, 09:52:48 pm »

Hi !
One photo ....
Assembly of the superstructure that will fit between the frames and their side reinforcements.

T888 · « **Reply #13 on:** December 30, 2019, 09:00:09 am »

Liking the props

Chris67 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 22, 2020, 08:35:12 pm »

Hi !
Pic 1 : Front assembly and wheelhouse station. Pic 2 : Front radar mast assembly.

Dreadnought · « **Reply #15 on:** January 23, 2020, 09:52:24 am »

Looking good

Chris67 · « **Reply #16 on:** January 24, 2020, 08:15:10 pm »

Hi !

The radar base structure

Chris67 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 01, 2020, 04:04:36 pm »

Hello !

Central and rear radar masts assembly and general view on the superstructure.

Chris67 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 14, 2020, 09:31:53 pm »

Hi !
Installation of the rudder control system. I modified the location and housing of the control servo by moving it a few centimeters back from the stern in order to have access to its disassembly in case of a problem.

Chris67 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 11, 2020, 07:38:54 pm »

Hi !
Deck over hull. Being in one piece in the kit, I cut it into 3 parts: front, middle and rear bridge; easier to install! Then , operations "masting" and "sanding" between the hull-deck joint. On the front deck, one will notice the access hatch to the bow thruster.

Dreadnought · « **Reply #20 on:** March 12, 2020, 05:38:57 am »

Looking Good!

Chris67 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 25, 2020, 05:30:59 pm »

Hi !
Entrance to the helicopter garage.

ballastanksian · « **Reply #22 on:** April 04, 2020, 12:16:09 pm »

Good God, that looks frighteningly close to being a kit that fits together perfectly!

The superstructure work looks great Chris

Chris67 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 06, 2020, 03:48:38 pm »

Hi !
Gluing of the front wheelhouse block onto the deck and the side walls onto the hull reinforcements.(Pic1&2)
General view with the embossed superstructure. (Pic3&4)

Chris67 · « **Reply #24 on:** April 12, 2020, 02:31:41 pm »

Hi ! And Happy Easter

Building and installation of the starboard side chimney

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