SMS Lutzow

[Bluenoser]

Been a long time since I built something.
This one's been in the pile for quite some time and will make a fitting adversary/counterpart to my HMS Iron Duke at 1/200.
I am going to fill in the large voids with balsa so that the hull keeps a good shape under the card (no caving in). This will add a lot of extra work but will ensure that it stays smooth below the waterline.

[Don Boose]

Good start! Glad to see you building again.

Don

[rifleman]

cant wait to see more of your build

[Bluenoser]

Got the lower hull sheared in now.

[Paper Fan II]

Excellent start. Nice to see another using balsa to fill and smooth their hulls. Built this magnificent model years ago. Lutzow was the periods best looking ship by far.

[Bluenoser]

Not exactly moving at break-neck speed. Small update.
This is my second big paper ship and first time using the balsa. So far it seems like a good choice and a good idea. I think I'll add it above the waterline and maybe even the deck too.
The ship is a real looker and part of the reason I was drawn to it.

[Don Boose]

Good ship-shape hull!

Don

[firdajan2]

Yes. The stenghening of the hull is very good thing, I´m doing it on each model.

Jan

[Bluenoser]

So that's enough sub structure for the hull. Now to move onto cladding it with the actual parts.

[Dancooper]

I love this kind of ships, I'll sure be following your adventure...