View Full Version : HMCS Agassiz, 1:200, Modelik
docrox
07-17-2009, 04:06 AM
As next target of my knife attack I chose HMCS Agassiz, 1:200, by Modelik.
I held it in my hands frequently the last years but always put it back on the shelf.
There are two reasons for choosing it now: years ago I built the Matchbox model of a flower class corvette in 1:72 and second: itīs a challenge to build the 1:200 version.
CCoyle published a build report of the 1:100 model at kartonbau.de, Kartonbau.de - Alles rund um's Kartonmodell... | abgeschlossene Bauberichte | Modelik 1/100 HCMS Agassiz (http://www.kartonbau.de/wbb2/thread.php?threadid=8289&hilight=agassiz&hilightuser=1086)
but I have never seen a built small Agassiz.
For this scale, the publishers just scaled down the sheets straight, making no compromises.
That means that not only the parts are half sized, but the numbering and the space between the parts also, as well as the drawings. Naturally the labelling of the cardboard thickness for laminating is not useful.
As reference Iīll use Anatomy of the Ship.
Facts about the flower class corvettes are found here: Flower class corvette - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flower_class_corvette)
Hans Gerd
mabrown
07-17-2009, 05:31 AM
Looking forward to the start of the build Hans. I really enjoy your build threads and the subjects you choose.
Michael Mash
07-17-2009, 10:53 AM
Always exciting to watch another of your projects getting underway. I have not seen anyone here build a Canadian WWII era ship. (They waste no space on those parts sheets!)
Mike
eibwarrior
07-17-2009, 02:08 PM
Hans, I look forward to your efforts on the Agassiz. These were really neat ships.
You should put a good dose of you're personal "mastery" on this subject. I can't wait to see your first update.
Good luck on this new build.
redhorse
07-17-2009, 06:26 PM
Oooooh! A tiny one this time, what are the dimensions?
Papercut
07-17-2009, 07:58 PM
Oh Boy, I have hoped to see you build this one and I will follow. Great subject.:DRick
B-Manic
07-17-2009, 09:29 PM
I have been following this build on kartonbau.de. It will be nice to see in progress here. Thanks for sharing Hans Gerd.
treadhead1952
07-18-2009, 06:53 AM
Hi Hans,
Nice choice, I have this one in the stash and know what you mean about checking it out from time to time when trolling through the stash. ;)
The Liberties were a large part of winning the war and deserve a lot more attention than what they get. The overwhelming numbers produced was one of the reasons they were so sucessful. Looking forward to watching you work your way through this one.
B-Manic
07-18-2009, 10:27 AM
I don't know if you are aware of HMCS SACKVILLE "the last Courvette". heres a link to the web site. She's still running after all these years due to an incredible amount of restoration by dedicated volunteers of course.
H. M. C. S. S a c k v i l l e (http://www.hmcssackville-cnmt.ns.ca/)
and at Steel Navy
Historic Naval Ships Visitors Guide - HMCS Sackville (http://www.hnsa.org/ships/sackville.htm)
http://www.mccullagh.org/db9/1ds-7/hmcs-sackville.jpg
Don Boose
07-18-2009, 12:43 PM
This is wonderful!
I love corvettes (can't count the number of times I have read "The Cruel Sea" and "HM Corvette and watched that superb film).
I love the Canadian Navy!
I love your models! And although it is a small ship, you will certainly have enough parts to satisfy your needs, Hans.
This is going to be great!
Don
docrox
07-20-2009, 01:44 AM
Hi Jim,
the length of the model is 31,5cm.
Hans Gerd
docrox
07-20-2009, 01:54 AM
Frames and main girder were laminated with 1.5mm cardboard. There are almost as many sections as with longer models! Shaping around the shaft is a little bit tricky but the underwater hull sections fit quite well. Then, same procedure as always: filling the gaps with hot wax, treat with pores filler, sand and finally paint with Humbrol enamel.
Hans Gerd
Michael Mash
07-20-2009, 06:31 AM
Nice work Hans. Quite a bit shorter than your Italian boat. In that first image, the frame almost looks like a 19th century sailing vessel.
Mike
Don Boose
07-20-2009, 03:16 PM
Beautiful so far, Hans.
Mike -- I think the merchant whale-catcher lineage of the corvettes really shows up in that first image.
Don
docrox
07-21-2009, 01:08 AM
Decks were laminated with normal photo cardboard. Before gluing the forecastle deck, some walls, lockers, the vegetable bin as well as the beef screen had to be attached.
docrox
07-21-2009, 01:19 AM
The side plates are separated along the lines of the printed plates, which hide the seams nicely. My fault was that I positioned them a bit to low, so the scuppers are party occluded and the inner bulwark protruded a bit. You can hide this with a strip,which is to be glued around the deck edges. At the stern an ugly gap came into being which was closed with hot wax.
docrox
07-21-2009, 01:21 AM
Next quite a lot of bulwark stays of different length at to be glued. I hardened them with CA glue.
Hans Gerd
Michael Mash
07-21-2009, 05:59 AM
I like the round flowing shape of this hull. At this point, it really does look like an old sailing vessell.
Mike
ccoyle
07-21-2009, 08:42 AM
At the stern an ugly gap came into being which was closed with hot wax.
I had this very same result on the 1/100 version, so I suspect it is a design flaw.
member_3
07-21-2009, 09:31 AM
Great build! Fiddly bits galore - was this designed by Golden Bear or Oliver? LOL - just kidding.
eibwarrior
07-21-2009, 11:43 AM
Nice looking start on the hull Hans. All those bulwark stays are a nice bit of unique detail on this particular vessel.
I remember the nice details of this kit when Chris built it. This will be fun to watch you apply your skills Hans.
docrox
07-22-2009, 03:10 AM
Started wioth the superstructure. No problems until now. Handrails are made of floristīs wire.
docrox
07-22-2009, 03:14 AM
Before gluing that module onto the main deck I attached air pipes, pipe vents, bollards, skylights, hatches and manholes to the deck.
CU
Hans Gerd
woodhorse09
07-22-2009, 04:17 AM
So nice to see
Papercut
07-22-2009, 09:03 PM
Frames and main girder were laminated with 1.5mm cardboard. There are almost as many sections as with longer models! Shaping around the shaft is a little bit tricky but the underwater hull sections fit quite well. Then, same procedure as always: filling the gaps with hot wax, treat with pores filler, sand and finally paint with Humbrol enamel.
Hans GerdHello Hans, I was wondering if you might give some insight on the described method of using wax to prep a hull f/painting. I have read this numerous times, but have yet to see someone detail this. The build so far is in keeping with your great skills.:DRick
docrox
07-23-2009, 08:53 AM
Hi Rick,
the technique of using hot wax is used widely by dental technicians.
You need some kind of electrical heated knife, wax and a putty knife as a tool.
Pic 1: the gap
pic 2: hot wax applied with hot knife
pic 3. wax honed with a putty knife.
I hope this was helpful for you
Hans Gerd
Papercut
07-23-2009, 01:31 PM
Thanks for the info, will give this a try. I am always looking for ways to improve the look of the hull.:DRick
docrox
07-25-2009, 02:37 AM
I started with the first challenge: the mine sweeping winch. Drawings were poor and some parts too tiny to be done in cardboard. So I used original parts (the smaller discs hardened with CA glue), floristīs wire, stretched sprue, polystyrol tubes, hand wheels are PE parts.
lehcyfer
07-25-2009, 04:51 AM
Wow! that's some precision working.
Great attention catcher.
One hint - when the pictures are so dark try to lighten them up in photo editor. It's surprising how much more details can be seen simply by adjusting brightness.
Like here (I've clipped it too to make it smaller)
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l245/lehcyfer/Various/winchbright.jpg
Now that I can see it clearly, I have a question - are the teeth on the wheels an original printed part or is it something different?
And please give some photos of making the valve handwheels
Don Boose
07-25-2009, 05:56 AM
That is a complex apparatus, beautifully executed in miniature, Hans.
Don
dansls1
07-25-2009, 06:26 AM
Very nice Hans!
redhorse
07-25-2009, 09:52 AM
Great detail work there.
Stev0
07-25-2009, 03:35 PM
I don't know if you are aware of HMCS SACKVILLE "the last Courvette". heres a link to the web site. She's still running after all these years due to an incredible amount of restoration by dedicated volunteers of course.
H. M. C. S. S a c k v i l l e (http://www.hmcssackville-cnmt.ns.ca/)
and at Steel Navy
Historic Naval Ships Visitors Guide - HMCS Sackville (http://www.hnsa.org/ships/sackville.htm)
http://www.mccullagh.org/db9/1ds-7/hmcs-sackville.jpg
I live right near that ship. I think this summer I will go aboard and take some pictures. I don't think it's still running though.
http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/733/dscf1318pos.jpg
Michael Mash
07-25-2009, 07:38 PM
Quite a piece of equipment there Hans Gerd. I'll bet if you turn one of those wheels, the thing will whir into action. Terrific micro work. And a lot of fine research to get all the details needed to produce it.
Mike
NimitzFan
07-27-2009, 06:14 PM
Wow! I've been tempted myself on this model for a while - but that minesweeping winch definitely has me concerned.
BTW - in the movie "The Cruel Sea" - when you see "HMS Compass Rose" shooting her 4" gun at the surfaced sub - those are shotted "live" rounds. You can tell because you can see the recoil and the sound is correct. An actual shotted naval gun shoots with a thud - not a bang - and you can hear the recoil cylinders take-up. While in the Navy, my battle station was once atop a 5"/54 - and my CO believed in shooting the guns every day at sea. This is one of the very few times I've ever seen a film shoot with shotted ammo.
docrox
07-28-2009, 04:11 AM
Surprise: when I checked the position of a missing part with the help of my second specimen of the Agassiz, I found instructive overview drawings. On the sheets Iīm working with, they had just forgotten, to print one back side, so this drawings were missing.
I started with the wheel house and some ladders. I couldnīt use standard PE-parts because the steps were too narrow.
The wheel house is just put on and dome parts need coloring.
CU
Hans Gerd
Papercut
07-28-2009, 04:00 PM
I live right near that ship. I think this summer I will go aboard and take some pictures. I don't think it's still running though.
http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/733/dscf1318pos.jpgHEY, Hey how about posting as many as you can for us who are not lucky enough to live near such a neat subject as you. I too have this kit and the detail book is $40.00, but your photo's would be of more help since they were free.:eek:
lehcyfer
07-28-2009, 07:07 PM
I second the papercut - especially the layout of sheets of metal covering the hull and the rivets that keep them attached - like on this great photo.
Papercut
07-29-2009, 06:03 PM
Just as lehcyfer points out, details of the hull are hard to see in those small book photos. But your professional photos show cirps details, such artistic work, am I laying it on thick enough to get you to post some more photos of this wonderful vessel.:DRick
Stev0
07-29-2009, 07:48 PM
HEY, Hey how about posting as many as you can for us who are not lucky enough to live near such a neat subject as you. I too have this kit and the detail book is $40.00, but your photo's would be of more help since they were free.:eek:
Give me an idea what to shoot and I will make a day of it. I need to enjoy some of this summer as I have been stressed out getting ready for school.
Also it would be REALLY cool if you built that model as the Sackville given the 2 major upgrades it went through in the 40's.
Papercut
07-30-2009, 04:13 PM
Give me an idea what to shoot and I will make a day of it. I need to enjoy some of this summer as I have been stressed out getting ready for school.
Also it would be REALLY cool if you built that model as the Sackville given the 2 major upgrades it went through in the 40's. The Vessel!!!
You have already given a great shot of the bow, how about mid hull, and stern. Some of the deck, ie: hatches, ladders and anything that catches your eye. Armament of course and rigging details. Anything you see that you as a builder might want to have to assist in the building of this subject. Also how about some tips on how to do those up-grades and maybe you will get your wish. Doc sorry for hi-jacking your thread, but we all who are interested in this vessel for future building would benefit from StevO's photographic eye. And oh yea, your pilot house is outstanding. This is not a easy kit to build. Only the stout hearted would venture into the build of this wonderful whaling vessel turned into a warrior.:DRick PS: Enjoy school, wait till you endure the stress of everyday working life, now that's stress!!!!!!!:eek:
docrox
08-09-2009, 11:20 AM
After a two weeks`break I really was in the mood of carrying on.
So, this weekend I filled the wheelhouse platform and deck with various items.
You actually donīt see the labour of two days.
I still spend quite a lot of time searching for parts; a second copy of the model is helpfull.
CU
Hans Gerd
eibwarrior
08-09-2009, 11:58 AM
Super clean details and building Hans. Glad you're back to work.
Your builds always look like photos of the real ship. You lose a feel for the scale in looking at the effort you put into the fine details. Something as simple as the handrails really comes through in your pictures.
Michael Mash
08-10-2009, 11:41 AM
I second EIB's comments. Your superstructures look superb.
Mike
Wilfried
08-10-2009, 12:00 PM
Give me an idea what to shoot and I will make a day of it. I need to enjoy some of this summer as I have been stressed out getting ready for school.
Also it would be REALLY cool if you built that model as the Sackville given the 2 major upgrades it went through in the 40's.
Steve,
let me give you an idea - take a look here - it is the first part, to give the modelers of the PLANET an imagination ...
Wehrforschungsschiff PLANET (http://modelref.org/v/schiffe/arbeitsschiffe/forschungsschiffe/album/)
With lovely greetings
the Wilfried
Papercut
08-10-2009, 07:58 PM
Steve,
let me give you an idea - take a look here - it is the first part, to give the modelers of the PLANET an imagination ...
Wehrforschungsschiff PLANET (http://modelref.org/v/schiffe/arbeitsschiffe/forschungsschiffe/album/)
With lovely greetings
the WilfriedNice, and added to my fav's. Thanks:DRick
Papercut
08-10-2009, 08:01 PM
Super clean details and building Hans. Glad you're back to work.
Your builds always look like photos of the real ship. You lose a feel for the scale in looking at the effort you put into the fine details. Something as simple as the handrails really comes through in your pictures.Ditto; your work is just superb, and I did not mean to hi-jack your post. I go back to your builds often to see how that item was to turn out. I always look forward to your building any vessel.:DRick
docrox
08-24-2009, 01:27 AM
After an interruption, caused by some days of vacation, I completed the compass house as well as the funnel.
CU
Hans Gerd
Michael Mash
08-24-2009, 06:14 AM
Sharp. K129 is looking good!
Mike
member_3
08-26-2009, 12:14 PM
Exceptionally clean build. The railings are excellent!
birder
08-26-2009, 12:26 PM
Agree, very nice looking ship, Hans!
eibwarrior
08-26-2009, 01:43 PM
Nice detail work Hans. I can't believe the size! It's so small.
The wheel house and surrounding platforms with rails are your usual flawless work.
Great job!
docrox
08-31-2009, 12:43 AM
At the moment it looks like I could only do some modeling at weekends.
Well this time I did some of my favorite parts: vents (parts 111).
I built up the heads piece after piece, at least they were soaked with CA glue and then sanded.
Also, some railings and hatches were added.
CU
Hans Gerd
Michael Mash
08-31-2009, 06:06 AM
Great Hans Gerd. Wonderful detail on that superstructure. Sounds like your build time is primarily weekend time. I know the feeling.
Mike
docrox
08-31-2009, 12:57 PM
Today I finished the engine room skylight with two mushroom vents.
Then the aft gun platform for the 2 pdr was added.
The struts are composed of front and backside, I just doubled the frontside on 160g cardbord and hardened it with CA glue. The struts were cut with a razorblade.
CU
Hans Gerd
Michael Mash
08-31-2009, 03:26 PM
It looks good enough to peer down through those skylights, and I bet I would see the engines humming away.
Mike
Thanh Thuy
09-03-2009, 12:42 AM
Very good looking work.
Cary on, carry on...:-)
Thanh Thuy.
Don Boose
09-03-2009, 05:35 AM
You have certainly captured the look of these small war emergency ships.
Don
docrox
09-05-2009, 10:38 AM
What a joy!
four more vent have to be built. Together with two ammo boxes and a locker the found their place.
docrox
09-05-2009, 10:48 AM
Next I tried a jitter part: the DC racks.
First I stabilized the racks from both sides with pores filler. Then I cut out the enclosed sections with a new! blade, after that the whole thing was cut out.
I didnīt bend the rack along the bending lines but parted the parts along the bending lines. Next on side part was glued to the top, then the depth charges were placed. The second side part was glued into position and the bottom part at the end. The "feet" of the rack was hardened with CA glue.
Finally two smoke cans were attatched at the top.
docrox
09-05-2009, 10:50 AM
Positioned it looks like that. I glued the mine sweeping winch on itīs place to have it out of my feet.
CU
Hans Gerd
birder
09-05-2009, 11:06 AM
The winch is very realistic, Hans!:)
Michael Mash
09-05-2009, 06:11 PM
Suddenly there is a quick succession of updates here. Now I remember Hans Gerd, you mentioned earlier you would be doing most of your work on the weekends. The ventilators look great and very nice work with a good description of your approach to producing that DC rack. Your techniques yield fine details on all your projects.
Mike
docrox
09-06-2009, 11:22 AM
The second DC rack is attatched.
CU
Hans Gerd
docrox
09-08-2009, 02:03 AM
Next to do were two mine sweeping floats. I treated the body with CA glue and sanded it slightly. Additional parts are made of floristīs wire. The rack was hardened with pores filler before cutting. Also added were two otter boards.
CU
Hans Gerd
eibwarrior
09-08-2009, 06:31 AM
Nice work on the depth charge racks and floats. Great detailing as usual Hans.
These ships were just filled with all kinds of variety and details. They trully were the backbone of the navy.
Michael Mash
09-08-2009, 10:53 AM
Wonderful work on those floats. The color is great as well. That red contransts just right with everything else on the stern.
Mike
Wyvern
09-11-2009, 12:39 PM
That is awesome detailing, Captain!
Wyvern
Wyvern
09-11-2009, 12:40 PM
Question- what is "pores filler"?
thanks,
Wyvern
Papercut
09-11-2009, 02:16 PM
You amaze me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:eek:Rick
redhorse
09-11-2009, 05:34 PM
Those depth charge racks are great!
docrox
09-12-2009, 12:07 AM
Hi Wyvern,
pores filler is a liquid which is normally used to harden balsa wood. You can also use it with card board. The paper gets soaked and after drying it`s easy to sand.
At the moment there is a short building interruption with Agassiz as I have to work over some models I like to display at an exhibition next weekend at Mainz, Rhineland Palatinate.
CU
Hans Gerd
Wyvern
09-14-2009, 06:37 AM
thanks for the tip, and good luck with your exhibition!
Wyvern
docrox
09-25-2009, 02:39 AM
On we go!
About 25 DCs have to be built, I managed 8 till now. Each consists of nine parts.
The "stick" is a plastic rod, the holders are halved discs from a plastic tube.
CU
Hans Gerd
Papercut
09-25-2009, 08:11 AM
Wow, I wished I could work in that smalll a scale and get the same results!:eek:Rick
Michael Mash
09-25-2009, 03:10 PM
Good to see this one underway again. Nice details on those DC's.
(It was a real pleasure to see your images from Mainz)
Mike
docrox
09-27-2009, 04:22 AM
Two gallows for lifting dan buoys had to be built.
docrox
09-27-2009, 04:28 AM
Next were two minesweeping davits. Cranks are made of floristīs wire.
docrox
09-27-2009, 04:33 AM
Itīs a good weekend for medelling. :)
4 DC throwers followed. Looks simple but eleven parts had to be glued together.
CU
Hans Gerd
Michael Mash
09-27-2009, 02:31 PM
Your detailed "micro" work always impresses me. And these last three posts contain much of it. Those nice large images are appreciated. It allows the viewer to really see the work you have put into these.
Mike
docrox
10-01-2009, 12:37 AM
Some progress was made with Agassiz,
the supports for the kites,
4 reels
and some railings found their places.
Hans Gerd
Michael Mash
10-01-2009, 03:05 PM
What I notice in these images are the perfect ventilators.
Very sharp.
Mike
eibwarrior
10-02-2009, 09:35 AM
Very good detailing work Hans. I love these corvettes. They're just loaded with deck details, and other goodies.
It's really turning into a wonderful model.
docrox
10-12-2009, 12:56 AM
Three days of modeling, and what do you see: almost nothing!
Minesweeping fairlead at the stern, two hatches, two dan buoy davits, six dan buoys, four davits to reload the DC throwers and two kites.
To attach the buoys I had to cut off part of the railing.
The parts are getting tinier most of the work is done with a magnifying glass.
docrox
10-12-2009, 01:00 AM
At the moment Iīm fighting with the anchor windlass.
Edges are not colored yet to see the components better.
Hans Gerd
B-Manic
10-12-2009, 09:12 AM
fantastic work on the windlass. All these little details take time but are well worth the trouble.
Michael Mash
10-12-2009, 10:52 AM
That anchor windlass is a masterpiece. I can't believe all the parts on it.
Mike
docrox
10-12-2009, 01:25 PM
The windlass is completed and at itīs place.
Uff!
Hans Gerd
Clashster
10-12-2009, 04:22 PM
What beautiful work! I think that would drive me crazy!
docrox
10-17-2009, 01:38 AM
Anchor chains were fitted.
Two vents, two ladders, two supports for the Carley floats and a pump had been the work of two days.
Hans Gerd
Clashster
10-17-2009, 02:35 PM
Beautiful work! Ladders and railings look awesome!
PAPER FAN
10-17-2009, 05:50 PM
Great job. I originally bought this model in 1/200 but since repurchased her in 1/100 the original scale. I can't believe how well you are able to put her together in 1/200 as she has been shrunken accordingly and there are so many seemingly unassemblyable parts. Great job, keep up the amazing work.
Michael Mash
10-17-2009, 07:06 PM
You must have gotten out the magnifying glass for some of these items. The smaller the objects, the better your work.
Mike
birder
10-17-2009, 09:29 PM
Nice ship Hans, as anticipated! The black parts are sharper with the color contrast to the gray, another pretty ship!
Papercut
10-18-2009, 12:25 PM
I agree, you continue to put out excellent builds and the smaller the part, the better you do! This is turning out nice. I have a copy and will return to review your build many times while I build mine. I have toyed with the idea to do @ 1/72 scale!:eek:Rick
docrox
10-19-2009, 01:54 AM
A weelendīs work: the gun platform.
First there were 18 supports for the ready to use ammo to be built. The sheet provides small boxes to be folded, at this scale impossible for me. So I glued the parts to cardboard of the right thickness and punched out the parts with a razor blade. The grenades are made of colored tips of toothpicks. Railing is a standard PE part, the mesh is made from a fine metal grid I own since plastic modeling times, the framework in front consists of floristīs wire. Stuts are hardened with super glue.
docrox
10-19-2009, 01:56 AM
Finally I fitted two splinter shelter plates, some vents an a reserve anchor.
Hans Gerd
Michael Mash
10-19-2009, 05:53 AM
That highly detailed gun platform is superb.
Mike
docrox
10-19-2009, 11:00 AM
Today I did the 2 pdr gun. The barrel is made of a stretched poystyrene tube, muzzle brake the tip of a tooth pick.
Hans Gerd
Michael Mash
10-19-2009, 01:56 PM
Hans, you are the master of "micro".
Mike
docrox
10-20-2009, 12:32 AM
Thanks Mike,
but itīs just a matter of a sharp blade, a pointed pair of tweezers and a magnifying glass.
Hans Gerd
redhorse
10-20-2009, 07:43 AM
Thanks Mike,
but itīs just a matter of a sharp blade, a pointed pair of tweezers and a magnifying glass.
Hans Gerd
And some very steady hands too! Great work here.
docrox
10-22-2009, 06:37 AM
Yesterday I finished the 4 inch main gun. Withthe exception of the recoil absorber cylinders underneath everything is made from the sheet.
Hans Herd
Clashster
10-22-2009, 06:57 AM
Stellar work! the detail you have produced on this ship is incredible! Look forward to more!
Michael Mash
10-22-2009, 10:50 AM
I think that is a terrific looking gun. I' glad you showed it with and without the cover on there Hans.
Mike
Papercut
10-23-2009, 06:28 PM
I think that is a terrific looking gun. I' glad you showed it with and without the cover on there Hans.
Mikeditto, the gun is just tops. This build has turned out nice.:DRick
docrox
10-25-2009, 07:56 AM
I added two davits ans some more vents to the deck.
Then a derrick was fixed.
The front mast is made of a skewer, sanded to shape with the aid of a drilling machine. I added some rigging to get the whole thing stabilised.
docrox
10-25-2009, 07:59 AM
Next to do was one of the two 16ft dinghis.
CU
Hans Gerd
Clashster
10-25-2009, 08:16 AM
Wonderful work, Hans Gerd! The details are incredible. Following your thread just may inspire me to put a ship on my next up list!
Michael Mash
10-25-2009, 09:31 AM
Terrific Hans Gerd. Looks like many other details have been added as well. Nice full length image in that second one.
Mike
Don Boose
10-28-2009, 08:04 AM
Beautiful, Hans Gerd!
I've been in love with corvettes since I read The Cruel Sea. You really have captured the look of the ship.
Don
docrox
11-05-2009, 02:15 AM
After a pause, caused by the participation at an exhibition at Friedrichshafen, I added more details.
Davits for the dinghies, anchors, D/F loop, bell and the aft mast.
CU
Hans Gerd
Art Deco
11-05-2009, 05:37 AM
Magnificent work, Hans!
Clashster
11-05-2009, 07:53 AM
Beautiful! Your dingy and davits are awesome! Great build!
birder
11-05-2009, 11:06 AM
Hans this is really nice work, nice to see how carefully you put on the little bits, winches for the boat, ect. The handles on the windlass are so neat are they photoetched parts? (noticed them with the main gun picture)
Michael Mash
11-05-2009, 11:48 AM
Your rigging around the lifeboat is always impressive. Much like the work you did on Shikishima.
Mike
p.s. Did you get any pictures of the exhibition at Friedrichshafen?
redhorse
11-05-2009, 12:09 PM
That is good detail work, I love it!
docrox
11-06-2009, 01:44 AM
Hi Michael,
you may find pictures of the fair at Friedrichshafen, Lake Constance, hereKartonbau.de - Alles rund um's Kartonmodell... | Messen, Austellungen, Kartonbau-Treffen | Faszination Modellbau Friedrichshafen (http://www.kartonbau.de/wbb2/thread.php?threadid=21478)
Hans Gerd
docrox
11-06-2009, 01:46 AM
Hi Glen,
the handles at the windlass are made of stretched sprue.
Hans Gerd
docrox
11-06-2009, 02:10 AM
Yesterday I finished the two rafts.
first I glued the parts to 1mm card board. After cutting two hlves were glued together, the sides were treated with CA glue and sanded. The ropes are made of sewing thread. Finally the whole thing was painted with gray enamel.
The ropes were elevated with black chalk.
docrox
11-06-2009, 02:15 AM
The shipīs propeller and the rudder were attached too.
CU
Hans Gerd
Michael Mash
11-06-2009, 11:52 AM
Enjoying your work Hans. And thanks for the link to the fair at Friedrichshafen. There are many many good images of great work. Looks like it was quite a large event.
Mike
docrox
11-08-2009, 01:40 PM
Heureka,
The Agassiz is completed.
Today I finished the rigging and closed the portholes with CrystalClear.
More pics and action shots will follow.
CU
Hans Gerd
member_3
11-08-2009, 01:43 PM
You can certainly be proud of that masterpiece! Thank you for sharing the build with us.
Michael Mash
11-08-2009, 01:49 PM
Expert work Hans Gerd.
Congratulations on another completion.
Looking forward to your "Action" photos!
Mike
lehcyfer
11-08-2009, 02:33 PM
Congratulation :)
Can you write some more about use of CrystalClear to glass the portholes?
docrox
11-08-2009, 02:46 PM
Hi lehcyfer,
I just give you that link: http://www.modelhobbies.co.uk/shop/microscale-kristal-klear-p-14300.html. (http://www.modelhobbies.co.uk/shop/microscale-kristal-klear-p-14300.html)
Cu
Hans Gerd
Papercut
11-08-2009, 03:53 PM
Hello docrox, as always you hit a home run again. I like this vessel and the History behind them is just wonderful. Took a hearty man to sail on these and fight as well. Thanks for sharing this build with us.:DRick
docrox
11-09-2009, 10:20 AM
As promised, here are some pics of the completed model.
CU
Hans Gerd
docrox
11-09-2009, 10:27 AM
"Action shots" you may<find here:
http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/ships-watercraft/563-action-fotos-8.html#post88859 (http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/563-action-fotos-8.html#post88859)
CU
Hans Gerd
PAPER FAN
11-09-2009, 11:31 AM
WOW - Don't get an appreciation for the complexity of this gem unitl viewed in your hand, terrific model.
Papercut
11-11-2009, 05:01 PM
You know, I followed this thread from the start because I too have this same kit, but until today did I realize yours was in 1/200 scale. My version is 1/100 and I am intimidated by it, let alone @ 1/200. Amazing, simply amazing. I like the photo of the ship in you hand, just gives a true perspective of the size and small parts it took to build. Liked the action shoot as well.:DRick
B-Manic
11-11-2009, 06:53 PM
Fantastic job Hans Gerd. I just watched the latest episode of 'Convoy' on History TV Convoy - On TV - History Television (http://www.history.ca/ontv/titledetails.aspx?titleid=248473). These little warships sure did an impressive job. Thanks for sharing.
BTW the Canadian National Film Board has some great footage of various corvettes in action during the war. "Action Stations" is pretty good.
Action Stations by Joris Ivens, - NFB (http://www.nfb.ca/film/action_stations/) <- link
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docrox
11-20-2009, 02:04 AM
I forgot to show one picture:
a comparison between an 1:200 paper HMCS Agassiz and a 1:72 plastic USS Saucy ( Matchbox )
CU
Hans Gerd
Clashster
11-20-2009, 07:22 AM
Very cool comparison! Great work on both!
ccoyle
11-20-2009, 11:20 PM
Hallo, Hans-Gerd!
Good to see this little gem completed. It was a challenge for me even in 1/100 -- to see it in 1/200 is really something!
Tschuess!
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