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Title: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: midori gaoka on January 01, 2018, 11:13:14 pm

Happy new year and Bonne année.


I 've choosen to build the "commandant l'Herminier" because one of my friend had be above his conscription at the end of the eightees on this boat . And few days ago, he gave me a challenge to complete it in a year.
Having make the small frigate "Prairial" at the scale 1/100 in 2003, I've never build another warship till "Commandant l'herminier".
The D'Estienne d'Orves-class, also known as the A69 type avisos, mainly designed for coastal anti-submarine defence, but are also available for high sea escort missions ( in support missions with the submarine boomer).
 I can give you some indications :displacement 1250 t, lenght 260 ft, beam 34 ft and draught 17 ft.
photos of the beginning are coming


 
 
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: Chris67 on January 03, 2018, 11:51:03 am
Hello !

Bonne année modélistique et "Bonne construction" - Good building !
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: midori gaoka on January 03, 2018, 08:37:10 pm

Hello,


I'm cutting out the frames.  As you can see I'm trying to empty them as much as I can. In fact the width is just 8 cm, so there is not much space to install motors, rudders, ect...
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: ballastanksian on January 03, 2018, 11:15:09 pm
Bonne annee Midori!

I was looking at French WW2 warships in a Janes book last night and wondered about building one! So seeing this interesting project start is interesting.

I wish you well with your build and look forward to months of progress and pictures. You have a challenge fitting electrical 'gubbins' in that small a space, but there lots of miniaturised electrical components and power packs as well as powerful but small brushless motors, so I am sure it will all work out well. If you can do without power distribution systems you will save space. M-troniks ESCs and Mixers are quite small.
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: Chris67 on January 04, 2018, 09:36:17 am
Hello!

Where did you get plans ..... From "Bateau Modèle" ? There is her sistership "Commandant de Pimodan F787"
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: midori gaoka on January 05, 2018, 08:44:07 pm

Hello,
I get the old plan (1982) from M.R.B magazine.
After the frames cutting, it was time to prepare my work-plan
I have of to adapt my work plan in various deck of the model. There are three decks and the front one is an oblique .
I stuck  poplar slats of various thicknesses to follow at best the frames.

Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: ballastanksian on January 05, 2018, 09:21:36 pm
I like the idea of the multi level build board Midori.
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: midori gaoka on January 07, 2018, 12:45:10 pm

Hello everybody,
As you can see, there are staples on slats. I remove them when glue is dry .
I Wonder which kind of motorization I'll use on the model ?
Too often in France, we see trawlers or warships sailing as running boat. I think the best solution is a reducted motor but which one ?

Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: rnli12 on January 07, 2018, 01:07:24 pm
Maybe a 385 on a single shaft???? or a pair depends on weight
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: GAZOU on January 07, 2018, 01:19:49 pm
Vous pouvez mettre deux petits moteurs bruschless l'un derrière l'autre
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: dougal99 on January 07, 2018, 04:09:15 pm

Gazous response


you can put two small brushless motors one behind the other
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: midori gaoka on January 09, 2018, 06:26:59 am

Hello,
Thank you for your advices, but which type of small brushless do I need and which kind of speed controler ?
The hull is totally covered with wooden slats. It is now necessary to sand her with some sandpaper of various grains. Some small retouchs of putty will allow a plane surface.
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: Chris67 on January 09, 2018, 09:31:20 am
Hello !

2 MFA type 540 motors and Speed Profi 40R (That I have for HMCC Sentinel)
https://www.tecnimodel.com/moteurs-categorie-500-et-600/5158-moteur-type-540-5-poles.html (https://www.tecnimodel.com/moteurs-categorie-500-et-600/5158-moteur-type-540-5-poles.html)
https://www.tecnimodel.com/variateurscontroleurs/422-variateur-speed-profi-40r-graupner-7196.html?search_query=variateur&results=237 (https://www.tecnimodel.com/variateurscontroleurs/422-variateur-speed-profi-40r-graupner-7196.html?search_query=variateur&results=237)
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: midori gaoka on January 14, 2018, 07:42:10 pm

Good evening,
Thank you for your advices. I've ordered 2 small motors. I'll develop it on a next post.
So , now I'm working on the submarine detection sonar. At first, I've cut it in a wooden block. In a second time i've made a plaster mold.
At the end, I've used lead to represent it. It will low the center of gravity.
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: ballastanksian on January 15, 2018, 08:42:04 pm
I hope the hot lead didn't scald you at all  {:-{ Those dimples suggest there was a little moisture in the plaster. Its a nice shape.
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: midori gaoka on January 20, 2018, 12:03:51 pm

Hello,
At first, you are right , I think the plaster mold was not dry enough.

The hull is going to be covered of one glass fabrics of 20 g / cm2. I am going to spread some epoxy resin with a brush. At the end of 4 hours, the set is dry. But on the other hand the brush will not no to be reused, too difficult to wash
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: ballastanksian on January 21, 2018, 08:32:39 pm
That looks neatly done Midori  :-)) I read recently that you have to be careful when sanding the finer grades of Glass cloths as you can sand right through them  {:-{

Brushes can be cleaned in acetone or cellulose thinners unless the brush was cheapy in which case it would not be worth it for the mess caused!
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: midori gaoka on January 27, 2018, 06:48:33 pm

Hello,
Resin and fibberglass are dry. It's time to cut them in order to be at the same level to decks. As you can see on last photo,I had to correct the shape of the front hull.So I add  putty to reduce curvature radius.

Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: ballastanksian on January 27, 2018, 09:04:17 pm
You have been zooming along with this build Midori. I like the hull very much.
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: midori gaoka on February 04, 2018, 08:44:38 pm

Hello,
The model is running.The chairs of propeller shafts are put. I am going to position them on the propeller shaft, then to weld them. At the same time, I take advantage of it to realize the rudder.
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: ballastanksian on February 05, 2018, 08:44:00 pm
Does your rudder represent the one where a section pivots to increase the effect of the rudder? I cannot think what its name is. I know fishing boats often have Y-Tails made by welding angle iron to the after edge of the rudder, but this is more technologimacal.

She's looking splendid Midori  :-))
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: RST on February 05, 2018, 09:14:59 pm
Does your rudder represent the one where a section pivots to increase the effect of the rudder? I cannot think what its name is. I know fishing boats often have Y-Tails made by welding angle iron to the after edge of the rudder, but this is more technologimacal.

She's looking splendid Midori  :-))

I think you perhaps have Schilling and Becker type rudders in mind?  This looks allot more like a Mariner type rudder of sorts set-up to me.


...'tis looking good!

Cheers,

Rich
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: Chris67 on February 07, 2018, 11:39:38 am
Hello !

I am waiting for the following pictures ! Good job
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: midori gaoka on March 02, 2018, 07:06:39 am

Hello,
I've started to make the front and the wheelhouse bridge. For once, I could find many photos on internet which help me to detail any bridges.As usual I use plasticard sheets with different thickness.
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: ballastanksian on March 02, 2018, 10:40:55 am

That is fantastic Midori! I am waiting for a crewman to start climbing one of those ladders.



Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: midori gaoka on March 22, 2018, 07:47:40 pm

Hello,
Thank you for your comments.Partitions make their appearance. I try to represent exactely how the boat was in 1988, but photos on web are not always dated.
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: ballastanksian on March 22, 2018, 11:11:54 pm
Very crisp. I like the change of aspect as the windows start sloping. Tidy job.
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: Chris67 on March 23, 2018, 10:50:10 pm
Hi !

Clean work !
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: midori gaoka on April 23, 2018, 07:28:08 pm

Hello,
And thank you for your comments.
I still working  on the wheelhouse's roof. Many details to represent but with the grey colour's I don't know if  it would be good.
It's the beginning of the funnel in the same time.

Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: ballastanksian on April 23, 2018, 08:23:20 pm
Those structures are excellent. The shape of that funnel is especially complex to make in thin material.
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: midori gaoka on May 05, 2018, 06:25:11 pm

Hello,
The funnels are on the way.It is not so easy because I did not realise there is so much détails to represent.
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: ballastanksian on May 05, 2018, 10:14:49 pm
Exquisite Midori!
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: midori gaoka on November 25, 2018, 10:07:05 pm

Hello,
After a long break, I 'm back on my model. It was a little bit boring and difficult to complete the funnel so I've decided to work on the back roof.
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: ballastanksian on November 27, 2018, 08:11:16 pm
Funnels phase me Midori. I like the round ones, but the funny shaped ones mm, I suppose it is down to planning and getting stuck in.
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: midori gaoka on November 27, 2018, 10:08:20 pm

Hello,
On the roof's top, there are two  MM38 exocet launcher.They are not just "boxes".It takes me time to complete them
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: warspite on November 28, 2018, 01:32:01 pm
Wish I had that patience  :embarrassed:
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: ballastanksian on November 28, 2018, 10:46:26 pm
Yes, the Exocet launcher boxes are a challenge to get just right. I did some diddy ones years back for a client, and the ribs took some getting parallel. They look good Midori  :-))
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: midori gaoka on December 02, 2018, 02:16:02 pm

Hello,
At first, thank you for your comments.
Now, MM38 exocet launchers are nearly completed. Paint is missing, I'll scheduled it in next weeks.
I've started an anti-submarine rocket launcher for small deep, old technology and not sure it was very efficicient.
 I'll post some photos next week.
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: ballastanksian on December 04, 2018, 11:17:23 pm
I love the architectural mounts. You have captured their look well Midori.
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: midori gaoka on December 06, 2018, 09:50:19 pm

Hello,
I'm working on the defence of the boat. It's time to work on the anti submarine rocket launcher.It s an old system which was introduced in french navy during the 50's.These one were used to fight again submarine up to 200 m deep.
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: littoralcombat on December 07, 2018, 09:33:45 am
Your ASW Rocket Launcher is a work of art Sir. I am thoroughly enjoying your progress.........and learning also, from your posts.
Please keep the updates coming as you go.
Nigel
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: Chris67 on December 07, 2018, 10:48:21 am
Hello !
"Chapeau !" (en français)
Jolly good !
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: midori gaoka on December 09, 2018, 06:32:03 pm

Hello,
And thank you for your comments, it shows me I am on a good way.
I 've start the 100 mm turret gun which is on the front of the ship. I've used different kind glass paper in order to get the round part of each side.

Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: midori gaoka on December 23, 2018, 09:09:38 am

Hello,
For a Week,I work on electric part in order to get smoke at funnel.In same time, I try to detail funnels.

Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: ballastanksian on January 11, 2019, 06:06:48 pm

I just started laughing with delight when I saw the amazing complexity of your brass work in the railings on that mast! Along with the ASW and turret, this is an amazing model Midori!


 :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) ;) O0
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: midori gaoka on January 11, 2019, 10:01:59 pm

Hello ,
And thank you ballastankian for comments.
I wish with a new year to improve my self.
I ve worked a little bit to the front. I've done by my self the handrail
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: ballastanksian on January 12, 2019, 08:13:32 pm
How many of us would put flat bars around our weapons mount and be really happy they are equally spaced and more so if they are level! Those semi-circular cut outs are really neat and add so much to the build. Lovely work as well on yet more brasswork  %%   :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: midori gaoka on January 16, 2019, 06:58:22 pm

Thank you  for comments.
I add more photos of the turret.Next time , I display an English coin with differents part on next photos in order to represent size.

Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: ballastanksian on January 16, 2019, 11:39:21 pm

Is the tube under the barrel an evacuator system?

Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: warspite on January 17, 2019, 10:50:13 am
I'd hate to be the one on the structure above the funnel if they were at sea, not least due to the fumes from the funnel, and how greasy / filthy did it get. In awe at the detail.
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: Akira on January 17, 2019, 09:15:09 pm
Scary! Beautiful work. Your brass work makes my hands shake.Jonathan
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: raflaunches on January 17, 2019, 09:25:30 pm
Beautiful work, once in a while I find a build that I truly admire and yours is one of them. Keep up the good work.
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: midori gaoka on January 24, 2019, 09:24:18 pm

Hello,
I've just worked on liferaft. I did not succeed in mould and resin. So I put each one in my drill and shape it with sand paper.
They are 8 the same number as  counter measure box. They are stocked  inside

Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: RST on February 07, 2019, 10:18:43 pm
Hi,


Just asking -for the liferaft cannisters did you wrap polystyrene strip round the body?  I never had a problem doing this for years but recently I am finding the polystyrene strip breaks instantly as the solvent is applied.  I have maybe been making polystyrene things for 20 years and never had a problem, but the last 6 months it seems to make no difference what solvent or polystyrene sheet / extrusions I use, everything goes "ping" and breaks when solvent is applied under bending.  I am also finding the same chemical attack when I use CA instead -it never used to happen.  Perhaps the chemical mixes have changed?  Much respect to folk (and you!!!) who can still make it work.


Thanks,

Rich
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: NickelBelter on February 08, 2019, 03:36:47 am
I have had that issue with CA, I suspect it's the glue causing the plastic to go brittle while its stressed from bending around a curved form.  Have not had that issue using Tamyia solvent cement. 
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: Niall on February 10, 2019, 02:24:58 pm
Could I suggest rapping the plastic strip around a suitable diameter metal rod(I usually used the shaft of a drill bit). Tape in place and pour over boiling water. The heat forms the plastic to the curve and reduces the chance of breaking when glueing in place.
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: RST on February 10, 2019, 06:19:06 pm
With the greatest of respects, I'm intrigued how our modeller does it.  I'm not inexperienced, actually I tried the Tamia solvent for the first time recently and I find it the most difficult solvent to deal with -it's very aggressive, clearly designed for plastic model kits.  I'm in France these days also so no easy access to the usual solvents and glues that "just work" over the last 20 years.
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: midori gaoka on February 13, 2019, 12:44:12 pm

Hello,
As you can see on photos, I work on rails. I drilled 0.5 mm holes. I wanted to complet before hull paints.
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: warspite on February 13, 2019, 05:31:56 pm
Exquisite  :o
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: raflaunches on February 13, 2019, 06:40:17 pm
Now that is amazing!
That is some skill will a soldering iron, I’m still practicing my skills on larger items and plan on getting to a standard to solder the masses of iron work on my Invincible’s bridge but even that is bigger than your exquisite stanchions.

Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: ballastanksian on February 14, 2019, 11:47:42 pm
Likewise I am impressed with your brass work and soldering. The rails and their awkward shapes are fabulous!
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: midori gaoka on April 01, 2020, 08:59:02 pm

Hello,
I'm very very sorry. The model has progressed but without photos on the forum. I will try to reduce the delay.So I have completed davits. And I 've started the lifeboat
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: ballastanksian on April 04, 2020, 11:51:36 am

It's been worth fourteen months to see that lovely boat Midori.


Is the clear plastic strip a stencil or letraset (Old school!) ??
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: midori gaoka on April 04, 2020, 09:21:51 pm

Hello,
I'm from the very old school, So I used the lettraset.So I've  completed the rescue boat which could be used as a small transport crew boat.
After thet, I've stated the dinghy boat.
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: littoralcombat on April 04, 2020, 10:52:26 pm
No need to apologise for your absence.......it has been worth the wait. Scratchbuilding at its finest.
Fantastic work Sir!
Nigel
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: Chris67 on April 06, 2020, 03:43:26 pm
Hi !

What a nice building !!! Bravo !!!!!!! :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: midori gaoka on April 07, 2020, 10:36:12 am

Hello,
Thank you for your comments.
Now, it is time to paint. For first time, I use a paint for figurine (Prince August) . A very good quality and very easy to airbrushed, but very delicate .A water drop on a dry surface, and it is a small disaster. So, 3 vernish edges will be airbrushed to protect the painting.
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: ballastanksian on April 07, 2020, 08:42:28 pm

If the paint you mention is Vellejo then yes, it has a period during its curing where it is a bit like vinyl and is fragile. It doesn't take knocks well and I find it lasts much better if painted over good old Humbrol style enamel or a good primer.


Your bridge front looks good Midori :)
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: midori gaoka on April 10, 2020, 08:27:36 pm

Hello,
So, it's time to finish hull and to give it a weathering effect. So, with pigments and paint, why not represent seaweed and seashell.
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: ballastanksian on April 13, 2020, 08:42:17 pm
Paint applied with sponge? Looks amazing  :-))
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: midori gaoka on April 19, 2020, 09:48:33 pm

Hello,
I 've painted decks.Near the turret, there is a refuelling tube.I've found a glyceric paint with oil colour.So, I've  represented oil mark.
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: ballastanksian on April 19, 2020, 11:22:22 pm
I like those little touches. Simple but so effective.
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: midori gaoka on April 20, 2020, 09:20:24 pm

Hello,
Thank you for your coments. It's time to give more life to the ship.I wanted to represent a refueling at sea. And keep an idea why not in the future sail with a french or a british navy tanker. On the second photo, i ve tried to represent rust on the exhaust.
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: ballastanksian on April 20, 2020, 10:43:46 pm

Little rust or loads, it is always worth doing a little something as these areas probably got periodic repaints/replacements and so could be at any stage in between. Our veteran sailors can tell us best how often an exhaust would be maintained.


With regards to British military vehicles, an old friend of mine who did national service in the late forties said that for scratches on vehicles, you rubbed a bit of old engine oil in to stop rust before getting the opportunity to paint the offending area, otherwise you were put on charge for negligence.
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: midori gaoka on April 25, 2020, 07:44:46 pm

Hello,
The model is available for trials.A litlle bit stressed,as each time I let a new model on water. But, It was not too bad.
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: ballastanksian on April 25, 2020, 10:28:48 pm
Brilliant! Doesn't she look lovely on the water? Good work Midori, enjoy sailing her.
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: Chris67 on April 28, 2020, 10:50:43 am
Hi ... et Bonjour,
That was a good job! The model is very nice on the water  :-))
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: midori gaoka on April 29, 2020, 06:27:17 pm

Hello,
Thank you for comments. These are my last photos of "sea trials". It was not so easy but on one, I' ve tried to take a picture of smoke from the funnels. It was a great pleasure to complete this model. But now, it is time to begin an other project: ...a mine hunter.
 And for the first time for me, this boat is coming from a foreigner navy: the royal navy...
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: RST on April 29, 2020, 08:21:53 pm
Superb! And your lucky to have a place to sail! I know my colleagues in SQY near Versailles have very little freedom at moment!
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: ballastanksian on May 04, 2020, 11:27:37 pm
An amazing build. Definitly inspiring.
Title: Re: Commandant l'Herminier-French light corvette class-1/100
Post by: NickelBelter on May 05, 2020, 01:37:33 am
What an absolute little gem of a model!  Very nice work. :-))