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Just a short update, plodding along with hull skinning pretty much done.
Here's the process 'in progress,' with a base layer of cheap printer paper applied in sections as a substrate to shape out the structural body...then a layer of thicker 'plating' paper, attached in manageable segments to minimize buckling, to give as smooth a finish as possible: And here's the mostly-finished hull, with strakes and keel applied: I laid out and printed parts for the bow torpedo tube. And the finished tube (less the door and some structural detail): That's it so far. Onward and upward! |
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Just a short update, plodding along with hull skinning pretty much done.
Here's the process 'in progress,' with a base layer of cheap printer paper applied in sections as a substrate to shape out the structural body...then a layer of thicker 'plating' paper, attached in manageable segments to minimize buckling, to give as smooth a finish as possible: And here's the mostly-finished hull, with strakes and keel applied: I laid out and printed parts for the bow torpedo tube. And the finished tube (less the door and some structural detail): That's it so far. Onward and upward! |
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Great and fun looking build.
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Apologies for the 'double' post. Don't know how that happened...was having trouble getting the page to load.
Sorry for the clutter. |
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Well done. The technique you describe is similar to what I use. Very effective. Although it is more work, the additional layers of hull plating create a much smoother looking hull. Mike Last edited by rickstef; 07-14-2020 at 07:01 AM. |
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The "double layering" of the hull is a technique I never used before (on paper ships... in traditional materials I used it very often)... I have to think to try it on my next paper ship model... Thanks for inspiration.. and go on with this very nice model ! ciao JP
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Outstanding work continues on this trim vessel.
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Thanks Paper Fan, Mike, JP and Don!
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As a 'side' benefit...for small ships like this with a lot of curve and very little beam...it definitely helps stiffen the structure against that always-annoying tendency to warp and twist. Cheers |
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Starting to actually look like something, now.
The 'whaleback' covering the engine area was refreshingly easy to engineer -- just a flat section curved into an arch. I added separate lines of rivets to give it a little dimensional relief. And the whaleback and bridge cupola finally in place: I was intent on doing the bow section in a single piece, if possible. Here's the before and after: Some of the artwork I did for assorted hatches and such is visible in the first photo above. Here's a shot of the whaleback 'in progress' with coaling hatches, vents and main hatches being added. Twin stacks for the boilers, and the Driggs-Schroeder 3.7 cm rapid-fire gun mount are underway (pictures to follow). Hope you all enjoy your weekend! |
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Looks really good!
Don |
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