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[Dan]

Thank you both. The mesh is a 40 wire per inch stainless steel insect mesh from eBay. Comes in a sheet about 6" square and I just cut it down to size with scissors.

[Dan]

It got a bit repetitive after a while, but the walkway (I'm sure there's a different name for it but I don't know) is basically complete. Finer detail will be added at a later date!

[6705russell]

Lovely work Dan.

[Dan]

Lovely work Dan.

Thank you very much 

[ballastanksian]

Wow! those cut outs in the hull side illuminated are fab! They remind me of the Death star hangars!


As previously said, don't rush it, you are doing fine, and remember what the famous craftsman Khrushchev (SIC) once said: 'Perfection is the enemy of good enough'. We are all our own worst enemis when it comes to knowing when to say that's enough 

[Dan]

Wow! those cut outs in the hull side illuminated are fab! They remind me of the Death star hangars!


As previously said, don't rush it, you are doing fine, and remember what the famous craftsman Khrushchev (SIC) once said: 'Perfection is the enemy of good enough'. We are all our own worst enemis when it comes to knowing when to say that's enough 

They really do, I've heard it a few times   
And thank you for the kind words. It'll never be perfect because it's me building it, but I'm happy with it so far.


I've just finished doing a bit on it for the weekend. It's been quite productive. I've started the super structure. The bridge will be a bit of a head ache because of the angles of it all. I'll let the photos do the talking.


Cheers,


Dan

[captain_reg]

Looks fantastic. What thickness of plasticard is that and what do you use to cut it? I've been using scalpel blades and anything 1mm or more becomes a right chore especially for windows. What adhesive are you using and how long do you find you have to support a joint for it to set?


Really enjoying watching the build

[Dan]

Thank you! The card is 1mm. It is tricky to cut, but if done slowly and with a few passes it does go. I have got impatient a few times and tired cutting it in one pass, but I usually end up going off course.
I don't use scaple blades or modelling knives , I use one of my Stanley knives. I find I get a better grip and it goes through the thicker card easier.
I used liquid poly cement for most of it, but if needed I'll use a blob of super glue (and sometimes a support made from scraps like in the last photo) just to quicky hold bits in place while the poly cement goes off. Hope that helps 

 

[Colin Bishop]

Good point re the Stanley knife. Although not so precise as craft knives or scalpels it often gives a better result as it is more rigid and cuts where you want it to.

Colin

[Dan]

The only "issue" I've found with the Stanley knife is that the cut edge ends up with a slight chamfer so usually needs a light sanding to square it off.

[6705russell]

If you score and snap you will get a flat edge, just light sand to rid of any burrs.

[ballastanksian]

Great looking bridge!! Really crisp.


Some styrenes or maybe ABS can snap untidily leaving lots more fettling. It depends on each person's interpretation of score as some might use a blade or might use a scribing tool, or even an old style compass point (Used one recently to cut through 1.5mm plastic in an awkward place) I find the irregularity is worse the thicker the plastic, but have found differences between different makes of sheet styrene. I like the slightly warm white type that Amerang sells or used to sell.


I use a scalpel mainly but do use a Stanley for thicker plastic and chopping corners or carving etc.


It is refreshing to use thinner plastic for building as it is easier to cut and handle but masters usually require thicker plastic to withstand vulcanised moulding.

[frogman3]

HI DAN whats happening on your carrier ? as you was doin so well on it
chrisb

[Dan]

Hi Chris, not much as far as updates go. The main superstructure is at a point where I can start adding detail but I'm going to move on to the main crane first and get to a point where I can prime everything and start looking at getting the first coats of paint on.


Cheers,


Dan

[NickelBelter]

For what it's worth, I purchased a small right-angle plane from Lee Valley and I use it to square the edges of scored styrene parts.  One or two passes leaves the edge 90 degrees and smooth. 

[Dan]

For what it's worth, I purchased a small right-angle plane from Lee Valley and I use it to square the edges of scored styrene parts.  One or two passes leaves the edge 90 degrees and smooth. 

Thanks for the tip, I've now ordered one for myself 

[frogman3]

HI Dan wow you S/S looks brilliant are you goin to light up the bridge an hangars ? CANT WAIT TO SEE HER ON THE WET STUFF
chrisb    an im goin to take my hms  norfolk up Norwich pond on sunday so hopein for nice wheather

[Dan]

Hi Chris, 


Thanks, she will be lit up. I've already installed and had the landing craft bays lit up. I can't remember if I uploaded photos of it so here they are again.




Hopefully you had some decent weather to get to the lake this weekend 

[frogman3]

HI DAN  yes them apertures look great all lit up just like the rea ship wow an yes been up norwich pond today an had a great days sail an there was a very good turn out on models which made the day an the wheather was fab nice an warm an sunny  an plenty of the general public walkin about an askin questions about my NORFOLK an wanting to see the eletrics inside her so YES A VERY GOOD DAYS SAILIN as she was on the water for 4 times sailin an i dint hit one boat but had a close one as some fast eletrics only just missed my norfolk but ok in the end an jen an i stayed right till 4 pm  an yes we both caught the sun as we both have bright red faces lol
ATB DAN an to your family
chris an jen