Topic: HMS Intrepid (Read 23118 times)

McDuck · « **on:** June 07, 2009, 05:40:25 pm »

This is where I am now.
Antony

steve pickstock · « **Reply #1 on:** June 08, 2009, 09:20:00 am »

Cool!

Mark47 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 08, 2009, 11:53:30 am »

That looks like a cracking paint job.

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Keep posting up dates

Mark

maninthestreet · « **Reply #3 on:** June 10, 2009, 10:55:49 pm »

Is it a kit, semi-kit, scratch build, or.....???

McDuck · « **Reply #4 on:** June 14, 2009, 01:19:06 am »

Quote from: maninthestreet on June 10, 2009, 10:55:49 pm

Is it a kit, semi-kit, scratch build, or.....???

The hull is from Sirmar, running gear are the water tight ones, if thats of any help. I haven't got to the stage when fittings have to go on yet. But they will also be from sirmar.
The plans are in 1/96 from Jacobin.

djrobbo · « **Reply #5 on:** June 14, 2009, 07:32:25 pm »

Hi ...i am watching with great interest as i am in the throes of rebuilding one of these........it was in such a mess that i decided to get all new fittings from sirmar and the running gear and the jecobin plans...............slow slow progress at the moment but watching your build with mucho interest

regards.....bob.

justboatonic · « **Reply #6 on:** June 14, 2009, 10:13:36 pm »

Erm, why do people paint the bottom of the hull in signal red?

McDuck · « **Reply #7 on:** June 14, 2009, 10:18:35 pm »

I think it might have something to do with barnacles on the underside of the ship, I think they use Red Oxide paint. I may be wrong If I am I'm sure someone will put me wright.

I have decided to change the way the super structure was going to be done because of the overhangs each side of the ship, I am know making them part of the actual deck. I will take some pictures and you will see what i mean. Also having access to the inside was going to be a bit of a tight squeeze so am looking into that at the same time. Progress is a bit slow at the moment as I am making sure all the main structure is done correct.

McDuck · « **Reply #8 on:** June 14, 2009, 10:19:56 pm »

I used the red oxide from Halfords its the lacquerer that makes it look that red

McDuck · « **Reply #9 on:** June 27, 2009, 12:49:42 pm »

Hi all,

Not much done at the moment, reworked the super/struc because of the overhangs. and made the smoke stacks out of resin.

Wasyl · « **Reply #10 on:** June 27, 2009, 01:44:11 pm »

Having worked in the Caledon Shipyard in Dundee,in the early 70,s as a paint sprayer,i can confirm that the use of Red Oxide paint,that contained Lead,was used to paint hulls,the reasoning behind this,was that it acted as a rust deterrant and a barnacle deterrant,as it contained high levels of Lead and fungicidal,which apparently barnacles did,t like,The inside of all the boats I worked on also got Red Oxide as the base primer,Then Grey primer,then white Cellulose primer then the top coat, of what ever colour was required,
All of the above paints are now prohibited,under Health & Safety,although you can still get Red Oxide,and the other primers,but they do not contain lead,

Wullie

McDuck · « **Reply #11 on:** June 29, 2009, 02:02:40 am »

Hi,

My farther use to work with steel many years ago and he used red oxide alot before the steel was dispatched it wold be kept in the yard. I think know they use a type of grey paint not sure what that is called tho.

McDuck · « **Reply #12 on:** June 29, 2009, 11:40:37 pm »

making progress.

Rex Hunt · « **Reply #13 on:** June 30, 2009, 01:21:52 pm »

How on earth are you going to get it into that little yellow test tank?

Rex

McDuck · « **Reply #14 on:** June 30, 2009, 09:30:36 pm »

Hi Rex,

That yellow thing is for the dogs when its hot, they like dipping there feet in it. I take apart my other test tank untill i need it. This is the only picture i will be putting on here of the dogs, its for boats!!!!!

McDuck · « **Reply #15 on:** June 30, 2009, 09:35:39 pm »

I forgot to tell you who they are from left to right "IFE" Girl, "NOOK" Boy, "HATSHEPSUT" Girl. There is also "LOSTRIS" Girl she dont like her picture taken so she goes and hide.

steve pickstock · « **Reply #16 on:** July 01, 2009, 10:44:55 am »

They are great looking dogs - bet they take some exercising.

Really enjoying following this build, thanks.

McDuck · « **Reply #17 on:** July 01, 2009, 12:10:03 pm »

They only need one walk a day as when we are in the garden they get more than enough running around playing.

McDuck · « **Reply #18 on:** July 07, 2009, 04:08:29 pm »

Hi all,

This is what i have been up to.

Rex Hunt · « **Reply #19 on:** July 07, 2009, 05:03:18 pm »

Some great work there Mc D.

Have you thought about soldering the crane up using brass? Would be a little bit finer.

No criticism.....just a suggestion.

Rex

McDuck · « **Reply #20 on:** July 07, 2009, 07:54:13 pm »

Hi Rex,
I have seen many builds showing parts being built from solder and brass, I have never done anything like that before and would not know where to start, I thought i would give it a go in plastic and even though i am pleased with the outcome I feel I can make it better. Where would i get the stuff to do this, If you don't mind pointing me in the right direction.

Rex Hunt · « **Reply #21 on:** July 07, 2009, 10:04:24 pm »

Most model railway shops sell brass stock in different sizes and sections,
tips on soldering are elsewhere on this forum, and the experts on here can put you right as to methods.

120+ hand cut peices of brass in this mast

but it is strong too!

on my Hermes

First attempt, not too many burns!

Clean brass, good flux, silver bearing solder, and a very hot soldering iron.

oh and more than a little help from Mr. Dremel!

Rex

McDuck · « **Reply #22 on:** July 07, 2009, 11:14:29 pm »

That one bit of kit I would be up SHXX creak without it. (Dremil) One of the first things I got out when I started this build and am very glad that i have one. Its been like having a cyborg hand.

McDuck · « **Reply #23 on:** July 16, 2009, 06:33:04 pm »

Hi all,

Been doing some soldering, which i think went well i will upload some pictures in a bit for you all to see if its any good.

Antony

McDuck · « **Reply #24 on:** July 16, 2009, 06:44:31 pm »

Here they are.

Antony

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