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[Dan]

A small update. Before I get the deck fixed down I wanted to get the landing craft launch ports started because it would just be awkward trying to build it through it's relatively small area. So I've started the first one. Not complete yet but it gives a rough idea of where I'm at. I don't think I'm going to have any landing craft get lowered into the water, but I'm making the davits strong enough and able to move should I change my mind.

[ballastanksian]

That's a lovely section of detailing Dan! It all looks so in scale and realistic. How is the AK styrene? Is it like Plastruct or more like Evergreen?


I find the former matt and not precisely square while the Evergreen can have badly cut areas at the ends. Mind you, I find Plastruct rod better for perfect roundness and lack of air bubbles.

[Dan]

Thank you very much! It's been a while since I've used any any plastics. However I've got no complaints about the AK styrene. All arrived perfectly straight, no imperfections in the plastic it's self. Moulds to the shape you want well as long as the  as the curve or shape isn't too drastic and it stick very well with solvent glue. I'll probably use it throughout the build now as they also have a good selection of profiles.


Cheers, Dan

[frogman3]

Thank you very much! It's been a while since I've used any any plastics. However I've got no complaints about the AK styrene. All arrived perfectly straight, no imperfections in the plastic it's self. Moulds to the shape you want well as long as the  as the curve or shape isn't too drastic and it stick very well with solvent glue. I'll probably use it throughout the build now as they also have a good selection of profiles.


Cheers, Dan

HI Dan very nice work on your boat bay an yrs i dont think its worth it makin the landin craft go up an down
chrisb

[Dan]

Hi Chris,


Thanks for your kind words! A bit more detail to add yet but im happy to install them like that. I don't think I'll have the landing craft raise and lower as they're quite small and delicate looking at the drawings and will it be worth the effort? I'm not sure

[frogman3]

HI Dan long time no hear from you young sir whats happening on her then ?
chrisb

[Dan]

HI Dan long time no hear from you young sir whats happening on her then ?
chrisb

Hi Chris,


Unfortunately very little progress. All I've done in the past few months is add a bit of detail to the landing craft bays. Once these are all complete I can look at fixing the basic electrics in place before fixing my main deck down.


Cheers 

[ballastanksian]

I still think that is an excellent rendition of the interior. I can imagine you dong some amazing work on the interior of a WW2 Aircraft carrier hangar!

[Dan]

I still think that is an excellent rendition of the interior. I can imagine you dong some amazing work on the interior of a WW2 Aircraft carrier hangar!

Thank you very much! I don't think I'll go too much further with it now. Hopefully it'll look fairly realistic once it's painted up. 3 out of 4 are done, so it's not been a quick build at all but maybe in a few years when this is done I may try a ship from a different era. Not sure I have the room for another carrier though.

[ballastanksian]

My two are boxed so that once completed (one day I am sure.....) they can sit atop each other.

[Dan]

Morning all,

Alot of work with little to show for it. All landing ports and other smaller openings have been completed with their first fix, paint, and installed into the hull. I kept the main deck off until this process was finished so I could easily mask off the painted decks. I thought painting them before installing them would leave neater painted edges where decks met the bulkheads. That, and connecting the wiring loom for the LEDs in each port.
 Each LED is fitted inside a moulded white metal bulkhead light. Drilled with a 1mm bit and the LED and wire fitted though. For any one interested, the LED was a white 0402.

[frogman3]

HI DAN looks very good as does your ship very well done an nice to see you back on here more please 
chrisb

[Dan]

Thanks Chris! I'm finding I'm spending alot of time on bits that can't really be seen. Once these are out the way, progress should actually be seen... Hopefully.


I've uploaded a second part to my build on YouTube. Only another timelaps video. Not very exciting but here's the link if anyone's interested


https://youtu.be/o06KPVUHM4M?si=sXT5gMb-c6PbUHVe

Cheers,

Dan

[frogman3]

Thanks Chris! I'm finding I'm spending alot of time on bits that can't really be seen. Once these are out the way, progress should actually be seen... Hopefully.


I've uploaded a second part to my build on YouTube. Only another timelaps video. Not very exciting but here's the link if anyone's interested


https://youtu.be/o06KPVUHM4M?si=sXT5gMb-c6PbUHVe

Cheers,

Dan

HI Dan well i enjoyed your ocean build on utube more please as i watched it twice an you are doin A FAR BETTER JOB than i did on my tiger very well done young sir an oh i wish i could build as qiuck as you have done lol as yes i know its speeded up but this when finished should look brillant on the water but yu may have to make your rudders bigger like i had too on my tiger very well done Dan im impressed
chrisb

[littoralcombat]

Thanks for sharing your progress via video Dan, I also enjoyed it.
Ocean is coming on an absolute treat, keep up the good work.
Nige

[Dan]

Thank you both very much! Now that the decks on I'll focus on any platforms that come out from the hull. Once they're complete I won't be far off Painting the hull.


Cheers,


Dan

[Dan]

Morning all


Latest update, all the platforms are now built onto the hull, sanded and primed ready for Painting. The deck ramp into the hanger has been started. I'm hoping to add more detail to this in the coming days.


Cheers,


Dan

[SailorGreg]

This is shaping up to be an absolute stunner of a model.  Enjoying this build a lot.  Don't rush, I don't want it over too soon!

Greg

[Dan]

This is shaping up to be an absolute stunner of a model.  Enjoying this build a lot.  Don't rush, I don't want it over too soon!

Greg

Thanks Greg! It's not perfect but I'm happy with the outcome so far. I don't think it'll be over any time soon. I expect another year or two yet at least.


Cheers,  Dan

[frogman3]

HI Dan wow just whatched your vid an boy i wish i could build that quick LOL    an she's lookin a stunner very well done on this build my freind as i was just sayin to my wife jen it dont seem 15 odd yrs ago since i see you on model warship uk an then you was only a youngster where has al the time gone wow an have you started on the eletrics yet ? BUT she will require quite a bit of wheight to get her to sit at her proper draught line like my tiger did an that was 88 ibs an it takes two people to lift her as you will find out but youre doin great job bet she will look good on the water an what helos will you fit on her seakings or the new merlins ? AN HOPE ITS NOT TO LONG BEFORE ANOTHER POST FROM YOU SIR
chrisb

ATB

[Dan]

Hi Chris!


Yes about 15 years I believe! A bit of a break for a few years then back in at the deep end.
I've not really done much with the electrics yet still working on the hull. I keep changing my mind on which order to carry out the works. However, on a side note, has anyone got any recommendations for brushed ESCs that will handle 12V. I'm aware of Mtroniks, but don't really know of any others. Most I'm finding tend to be rated to 11.1v?


I'm currently working on the walk way that runs along side the flight deck. I've fitted the first few braces that the walkway will be laid onto.
 I thought it would be a good idea to get this complete before painting the hull.


Since my last photos, I've added plasticard to the main deck as I wasn't happy with the grain showing through the paint. I want the finished product to be as close to real as possible and having wood grain show through would really bug me.


As for aircraft, I think I'm fairly limited as I've only found wildcats in 1/96, although I'd love to add a merlin, and maybe even a Chinook or Apache if I can source one in the right scale.   


I've not really got any decent photos to hand, but the photos below are where I was at last night.


Cheers


Dan

[frogman3]

WELL Dan i can say this about eletrics its a job to get them all goin ok but you only have two motors dont you an not 4 motors like i have to work but this is just my opinion have one for each motor as they are sealed up now an you cant adjust them now not like them good eletronice as i found them the best hope you get your motors goin ok

ATB chrisb