I like to get that picture as a print for a T-shirt. Dockyard photos around the base of the ship are cool.
More work today. This time the upper platform had subrails installed as a backing for the styrene rail that will be glued to the platform. Same with teh platform on the rear director. The last 2 secondaries had their barrels installed.Started work on the AA platforms for the main deck, and upper deck levels. Not finished yet there. The main thing done today was the "foot" of the superstructure beneath the main bridge. That was built today and added and it gives the structure that distinctive look . Test fitted the windows for the bridge so just a matter of attaching them after the bridge structure has been painted.
one of the platforms for the AA PLatforms on the deck for the AA Platforms on the stern. More to go next day. Teaser... the "Foot".. Better angle of the base of the forward superstructure. Side angle of the base Port view of the "Foot" http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff65/runabout1/IMG_2455.jpg[/IMG</p> <p>Front view of the structure</p> <p><img src=/i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff65/runabout1/IMG_2456.jpg'/> Closer view port side Last view of the base
Decided to ease off the build of the superstructure so started work on sheeting the hull. Managed to get one side completed today.
Thanks . This hull is a breeze to sheet. No armor belts, no casemates , no stepdowns, no bulges, no stringers, no complex curves or angles. A VERY nice hull to sheet.
Some panels are single , some are actual double panels. I find I can get better results from smaller panels and it's sometimes more conveniant to remove a single damaged panel that is already precut and replace it when it's beyond basic patch repair. I also get a better fit to the panel on the hull. The bow and aft quarter sections the smaller panels are easier to conform to the hull shape. I usuall soak the balsa with a spray mist of water enough that it bends, place it on the hull for 10 seconds. It takes the shape then I glue it with ca. I used to just take the long sheets and glue it but this way I can ensure that the panel is glued tightly to the ribs for the double window panels.
That too. Usually I blend in the seams till it's very smooth before I silkspan over it. Speaking of which time to go and get the other side sheeted.
I found contact cement works well. It just takes a little more pressure and time to complete the sheeting.
It was not the same. it is what I sheeted the Tennessee with. The balsa stripped off pretty good and not a lot of sanding to be done. The sodak was a different product. That has since been tossed.
I am so used to the Ca that it doesn't bother me anymore. I rarely glue my fingers to the balsa anymore.
I get that problem enough that the contact cement is a little better. I still use some ca for some pots that need to be bent into shape and held in place.
I use contact cement for all my ships now, after spending hours sanding down multiple layers of CA. The contact cement is much easier to work with.
