MM model contest - Piotr z Gdan'ska

**B-Manic** · #1 09-21-2009, 11:16 PM

OK - I know I would not build a MM model even on a double dog dare. But here goes. This one is a very popular subject in the MM stable this is one of three different versions I have and the newest. Of the three this one has the best art work and the poorest instructions. More to follow . . .

**Toddlea** · #2 09-22-2009, 01:22 AM

Very cool. Always wanted to see this one built. The older kit doesn't fit very well.

**Wyvern** · #3 09-22-2009, 06:35 AM

I will follow this with interest; I have what I guess is an older kit based on the artwork.

Wyvern

**B-Manic** · #4 09-22-2009, 08:33 PM

Hopefully the fit on this one is better than the earlier versions.

I built the formers with Crescent(R) illustration board. One side covered with 24 lb paper and the other with the formers scanned and printed on 110 lb paper. This results in just under 2mm of thickness. My shoulders are sore from cutting out the parts.

The whole thing is glued together with white tacky PVA, not too carefully applied but filling all gaps. The upper cutout pieces have been treated with CA glue for strength and to prevent delaminating during construction.

Anyway, a couple of days for the glue to dry then I will sand it into submission.

**Papercut** · #5 11-12-2009, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by B-Manic

Hopefully the fit on this one is better than the earlier versions.

I built the formers with Crescent(R) illustration board. One side covered with 24 lb paper and the other with the formers scanned and printed on 110 lb paper. This results in just under 2mm of thickness. My shoulders are sore from cutting out the parts.

The whole thing is glued together with white tacky PVA, not too carefully applied but filling all gaps. The upper cutout pieces have been treated with CA glue for strength and to prevent delaminating during construction.

Anyway, a couple of days for the glue to dry then I will sand it into submission.

OK, I get the idea this allows for sanding to the lines for truing up the frame much like as if made from wood. Where did you get this material? Great looking frame.:DRick

**B-Manic** · #6 11-12-2009, 06:24 PM

Thanks Rick. I just wish the hull timbers were going together as well. You should be able to get illustration board anywhere that sells art supplies.

**B-Manic** · #7 08-16-2010, 03:11 PM

Chewed beyond repair by non-repentant feline.

**cjwalas** · #8 09-22-2009, 09:01 PM

Looks really impressive! Wish I could do work as clean as that. "Well begun is half done", so you're on the easy side of it now, right?
Chris

**Wyvern** · #9 09-23-2009, 08:10 AM

Great looking hull skeleton. Now I wonder if I was crazy for buying this model myself....

Wyvern

**Keds_Girl_Lala** · #10 09-23-2009, 08:41 AM

Well it looks good so far. If it fail at least you can say well the frame it was nice!