U.S.S. Connecticut - 1/250 Scratch Build

[Don Boose]

Belated kudos on this superb work.

Don

[edumalta]

This one is coming out beautifully, as usual.
Mike's models never disappoint.


Best regards


Ed

[wireandpaper]

Very nice, some of your details look laser cut although they are blade cut. How do you do it. I need to know ;-)

[Michael Mash]

Originally Posted by wireandpaper

Very nice, some of your details look laser cut although they are blade cut. How do you do it. I need to know ;-)

Thank you all for your continued interest in U.S.S. Connecticut. I hope to make her a proud ship.

WireandPaper: Regarding the methods used for fine cutting:
For me three necessary ingredients:
1) High power reading glasses
2) Very sharp (like new) #11 exacto blade.
3) Patience.

For fine cutting I never use card. I normally use 28lb paper. (not certain how that is measured for European brands). It is thicker than regular 20 or 22lb paper, which would be considered normal copier paper. For extremely fine pieces, like the steering wheel, I would describe the process more like “chiseling” than cutting. I use the tip of the blade and chisel away the bits and pieces gradually. As I mentioned, patience is necessary.

I hope this is helpful.
Mike

[Beachead]

And a seriously steady hand, by the way.

[Golden Bear]

I just found this, Mike.


Super clean and neat cutting and building. Just wow!




Carl

[Michael Mash]

Thanks Carl.

I created some images to show the forward superstructure work so far.
Now some work is needed to bring the stern superstructure along.

Regarding Image 166: The deck is made of card and the cabin is made of paper. The bowls on the ventilators are wood, and the columns are paper.

The image from “Navsource” provides an excellent view of the huge ventilators aboard Connecticut.
Connecticut (and others) was equipped with very tall funnels. I had always assumed it was to keep the smoke up and away from the superstructure. However, Fred (Royaloakmin), pointed out to me the taller funnels also generate more up-draft, making the coal burning process hotter and more efficient, delivering more power to the propulsion. Since that extra air had to come from somewhere that would help explain the large size of the ventilators.

Regards,
Mike

[Don Boose]

Just magnificent!

Don

[PAPER FAN]

She's incredible, museum or bust with this art work.

[Olo]

Very beautiful piece of art ...