L183 HS Zakynthos. Hellenic Navy LCAC "Zubr" class, scale 1/200 by...

[strk]

... Modern Naval Warfare.

Ladies and Gents,

today I'm going to start L183 HS Zakynthos build:

Here's my vision in 3D virtuality:


There are only few, low-res photos showing L183, so the main reference for my build, is his twin-brother L182:


Like in any other builds, I started from framework. It is relatively simple, groove joints in use:

U-element is an air-cushion rubber curtain bearing frame(???darn, I can not better describe this element)

Framework is reinforced with main deck element and bearing frame from below:


Hull skin. Parts are printed on 160g/m2 color paper. It was a great choice: it is enough rigid, but thin and forms well. Rounded edge (diameter 1mm) between deck and hull side proved it:

Above pictures show also narrow tabs (<1mm), very helpful in putting the parts together. Hull skin parts are joined also with tabs, from inside:

This is extremely simple and effective way.

Same way in fore section:


Done:




Stay tuned!

[Zathros]

STRK, great!! This is on massive craft that seems to not get the recognition it deserves.

[Jim Nunn]

Wow, that would have been battlewagon in the Gator Navy back when I was in Riverine Navy.

Your approach to building the hull is very well thought out. I'm looking forward to see how the model turns out.

Jim Nunn

[Michael Mash]

Great to see you back with a new project!
Mike

[strk]

Thank You, friends for good words.

Build continuation:

-fore steering nozzles? Exhausts? I dont know:


Stern loading door:


The hull is almost ready:


Next step: air-cushion rubber curtain.

[strk]

So, here's my idea for next step of the build. Again, I use color paper 160g/m2. Pictures explain everything:

[lazgeorg]

Impressive my friend just impressive!!!!!

[strk]

I'm glad U like it.

Rubber curtain is done:

[rmks2000]

Great design.

[Royaloakmin]

Hallo Bart, nice to see you with a new project.