Topic: HMS LIVERPOOL BUILD (Read 28881 times)

rnli12 · « **Reply #75 on:** July 30, 2020, 08:30:22 am »

Have you tried shapeways 3d specialists

Allnightin · « **Reply #76 on:** July 30, 2020, 09:03:04 am »

Quote from: Sir Albert on July 28, 2020, 07:13:06 am

Has anyone got any good tips on getting the correct angle and curve on the front of type 42 superstructure, I'm having difficulty in getting it to right and decent. I'm building the Exeter its been 8 years in the making but with work its hard to find the time, but as Im recovering from a stroke its given me the opportunity to get back on it.

I would suggest trying printers lithoplate (can get as scrap from a printer)or thin aluminium alloy sheet. It can be progressively bent until you get the curve you are looking for.

David gray · « **Reply #77 on:** August 09, 2020, 08:38:44 pm »

finally finished the main mast . I think this is the hardest part on the ship to make fairly confident should be able to finish the ship now , the radar from 3dboats looks really good

David gray · « **Reply #78 on:** August 09, 2020, 08:40:20 pm »

more pics

David gray · « **Reply #79 on:** August 09, 2020, 08:46:50 pm »

next step paint and rigging

derekwarner · « **Reply #80 on:** August 10, 2020, 12:22:27 am »

This detail is getting a little mind boggling David

.....Bravo....

With the mix of plastics + brass in the Mast, what type of universal primer will you use and will you be using airbrush, or rattlecan application?

watching on in anticipation............

Derek

David gray · « **Reply #81 on:** August 10, 2020, 10:54:59 am »

I use the Tamiya surface primer made for plastic and metals , I always airbrush everything with a good quality
airbrush , been using enamel from colourcoats for the main colour but otherwise I use Vallejo acyrlic
for everything else

frogman3 · « **Reply #82 on:** August 10, 2020, 07:20:43 pm »

HI SIMPLY fanstastic your modeling is an could you please tell me where you got you xmas tree anntenas from as i need some ? cheers

chris

ballastanksian · « **Reply #83 on:** August 10, 2020, 11:16:38 pm »

That mast is so fine! Beautiful work all round

David gray · « **Reply #84 on:** August 11, 2020, 10:19:45 am »

Hello which antennas are you meaning

David gray · « **Reply #85 on:** August 11, 2020, 05:54:34 pm »

I see what you mean now all the white metal and resin fittings where from Barry at sirmar

frogman3 · « **Reply #86 on:** August 11, 2020, 06:17:44 pm »

OK DAVE CHEERS
chris

David gray · « **Reply #87 on:** September 01, 2020, 07:55:48 pm »

finished painting the main mast , next detail the rear upper structure and funnel

Akira · « **Reply #88 on:** October 03, 2020, 02:33:46 pm »

I think that I read, recently, that pubs were becoming a dying institution. Now I know why. Your mast is a piece of art, then again, so is the entire superstructure. Did you solder the brass together while it was one the mast? I am hard pressed to explain another way.

David gray · « **Reply #89 on:** October 03, 2020, 08:43:30 pm »

Hi Akira yes i drilled 1mm holes in the mast , slotted in the 1mm brass rod and positioned it all so all i had to do was add a small amount of solder paste and just
give it a touch with the dremal butane torch , started at the top and worked down the mast . it was easier than i thought it was going to be

just finished the structure beneath the funnel

Rob47 · « **Reply #90 on:** October 04, 2020, 11:37:52 am »

Wow just tried to order the lightweather works grey, only one tin and they want £16 postage, no way, sadly

Bob

David gray · « **Reply #91 on:** October 04, 2020, 12:27:42 pm »

That’s ridiculous wonder why it’s so much I didn’t pay that much
I had a large tin and some thinners
Is this from sovereign hobbies?

Rob47 · « **Reply #92 on:** October 04, 2020, 02:51:01 pm »

david
Yes it is, they say as the tin is classed as dangerous goods. Quite hopeful as I either have the pussers grey (borrowed from Lusty) or I can get it in aerosol or liquid from local stockist, but aeroslol is not exactly a fine painting tool

Bob

David gray · « **Reply #93 on:** November 12, 2021, 06:57:04 pm »

been a while since i posted , finished the forward supper structure now apart from a few small details , also constructed the rear hanger this is now ready for painting then all the upper fittings to add
next i am going to start the hull im expecting this to come together a lot quicker

David gray · « **Reply #94 on:** November 12, 2021, 06:59:27 pm »

more photos

David gray · « **Reply #95 on:** November 12, 2021, 07:01:55 pm »

more photos

David gray · « **Reply #96 on:** November 12, 2021, 07:04:53 pm »

more photos

littoralcombat · « **Reply #97 on:** November 13, 2021, 01:03:20 pm »

Welcome back David. Two words, Stunning Work!
Nige

AsulikeitK · « **Reply #98 on:** May 02, 2023, 12:15:41 am »

are there any further progress images on this build?

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