Paper Ship: Bismarck, HMV, 1:250
Discussion
Finally got all the upper hull substructure parts cut out. There’s a lot. Here’s a Jaguar Class torpedo boat hull of the same scale for a size comparison:
A lot of the parts need scoring on the opposite side of the printed paper. I usually mark the ends of these lines with a pin hole:
Then score the lines between the holes:
A lot of the parts need scoring on the opposite side of the printed paper. I usually mark the ends of these lines with a pin hole:
Then score the lines between the holes:
robemcdonald said:
Impressive stuff as usual.
Do you have a method for storing the parts so;
1. They remain flat until needed
2. You can easily find the part you need?
It seems a bit of a logistical nightmare.
Thanks, I usually cut and assemble the parts as and when needed, or keep them in a Hobbycraft A4 storage box. Sub-assemblies I keep in a small plastic storage case.Do you have a method for storing the parts so;
1. They remain flat until needed
2. You can easily find the part you need?
It seems a bit of a logistical nightmare.
Luckily all the parts so far have numbers printed on them, so there's no issue with losing track.
This one will indeed be a bit of a nightmare. The MDF building base will be quite large and heavy. I'll probably store it at the back of my work bench during the build.
El stovey said:
That hull shape looks distinctive and beautiful.
Great work as usual, I can’t wait to see more but it’s obviously a slow process.
Thanks, I often go in phases of enthusiasm for a particular kit. I've just completed a Kittyhawk Mk1a for a magazine review, and have just started a Curtiss Helldiver for the same publication. It's only fair to concentrate on the kits I've committed to for that.Great work as usual, I can’t wait to see more but it’s obviously a slow process.
Still thinking about a basebord for building the hull. I need something light, but stiff, 1000 mm x 190 mm.
I'm thinking of using a cardboard honeycomb between two thin bits of laminate (like the cheap IKEA furninture), maybe about 30 mm overall depth, or a piece of carbon fibre.
Any other ideas welcome.
I'm thinking of using a cardboard honeycomb between two thin bits of laminate (like the cheap IKEA furninture), maybe about 30 mm overall depth, or a piece of carbon fibre.
Any other ideas welcome.
wolfracesonic said:
Is the base board just for building the model on, what about a piece of multiwall polycarbonate if so? If your looking for ideas for a final display base,how about a piece of Corten steel set into a piece of hardwood?
It's just for building. I'll transfer it when it's complete. Polycarbonate might be a good call, I'll see how heavy it is. Thanks.
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