M.N.F. Iena Golden Bear Models 1/250 - Page 2

**Yu Gyokubun** · #11 03-30-2010, 07:28 AM

Cutting of card looks very clean. BTW, what is the material of board to which upper hull deck is bolted?

**AndrewO** · #12 03-30-2010, 09:31 AM

Wow, exrtra cool method of attaching the upper to a flat surface for the build. I like that idea. Have you ever forgotten to remove a screw until too late ? I have always damaged something when trying to unstick my hull from the flat base it was glued too. Looks good. - AndrewO, in San Jose, California

**birder** · #13 03-30-2010, 09:34 AM

I'm looking forward to this build, Mike! The formers look nice so far

**Michael Mash** · #14 03-30-2010, 02:05 PM

Thanks Yu, Andrew and Glen!

Yu: the material used to build the frames on is "fiberboard". It is a frequently used construction material here. Sorry, but I'm not sure what they call it in Tokyo.

Andrew: No problem on removing the screws. When I finish the upper hull, I'll remove all the screws, then the upper and lower hulls will be put together to form one piece.

Regards,
Mike

**Michael Mash** · #15 04-12-2010, 05:57 AM

Iena was laid down at Brest on the 15th of January 1898 after being authorized on the 3rd of April 1897. She was launched on the 1st of September 1898. After 3 ½ years of manufacture she entered the service of the Marine Nationale Francaise on the 14th of April 1902.

Hello To all,
This update begins with some woodwork. Since it is necessary to have the hull secured and protected during construction, I decided to build the dock sooner rather than later. The large rectangular pine base is 24 inches in length, 5.5 inches in width with a thickness of .75 inch. The support framework is basswood. Later it will be stained, and a dustcover will be made to fit over the whole assembly. The fourth image (019) shows the upper and lower frames just prior to union. After being joined together, the whole assembly fit nicely into the dock. More images show a range of views. The frame is sturdy and ready for the next phase. With permission, I have incorporated a wonderful CAD image from GBM showing development of the model, extending the hull from a two dimensional line drawing, to three dimensions.
Regards,
Mike

**eibwarrior** · #16 04-12-2010, 11:33 AM

Wow Michael. I've been greatly anticipating your next project. Great choice. I like your "twist" on Carl's Iena.

This should be very entertaining. I look forward to your next progress report.

**Don Boose** · #17 04-12-2010, 12:02 PM

This is a wonderful build thread, Mike. Carl must be pleased to have someone with yur skill and experience building his magnificent model.

Don

**jagolden01** · #18 04-12-2010, 12:17 PM

Coming along beautifully, Michael. The stand is quite nice!

**Michael Mash** · #19 04-12-2010, 02:26 PM

Thanks again EIB.

Thanks Don: I have long been an admirer of the old French battleships. Then I had the thrill of watching Carl design them after joining this site. Now it's a real pleasure to get the opportunity to build one.

Thanks so much Jay.

Regards,
Mike

**Michael Mash** · #20 04-26-2010, 06:01 AM

Hello To all,
The first four images show the covering of the lower frame with hull plating. I decided to use paper in place of card because it is easier to work with when applying to the multitude of bends and curves. Later, I will apply a coat of paint to the area below the armor belts, to smooth it all out. That will eliminate some of the white lines around the edges. Things fit well, and it passed inspection. Some of the details will need to be manufactured next. As the final image show, I began working on the propeller assemblies. I rolled more shafts than needed, then picked out the two best. The shafts, and all the parts for the propellers are paper. I included a black/white image to capture some of the flavor of the era.
Regards,
Mike