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Post by poulw on Apr 27, 2008 0:03:20 GMT 1
Hi Shane, Do I assume that you mean to build the Richelieu in 1:100? Send me an email to poulw@bigpond.com and I'll try to help you as you go. Easier and quicker than through a thread, and also to email you drawings and pics of details you may need. Don't forget though that I am a novice and this is my first ever model so I have to invent everything myself. So talk to other scratchbuilders as well to see if there are easier ways around things. I have three different printed plans (they are all a little bit different in showing details and are mentioned earlier in this thread), but I practicaly always use my digital plans on my laptop using MS Photo Editor which comes as part of MS Office.
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Post by shane67 on Apr 27, 2008 0:36:01 GMT 1
cheers poul have sent you an e-mail mate , the plans i've printed out are huge!!! comes out approx 2.4m at 1:100 not bad size, haven't told the wife yet but never mind ambuilding me workshop next few months anyway 18' x 10' should be big enough for now anyway!!
shane
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Post by poulw on Apr 28, 2008 10:10:08 GMT 1
Yes Shane, close to 2.5 mtr.
The total length of Richelieu was 248 mtr, ie. 248cm in scale 1:100.
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Post by poulw on Apr 28, 2008 15:32:48 GMT 1
I now have a small collection of parts ready for priming. Also did a "stocktake" on my build today. So far I have made: - 367 parts from 2391 subparts. I almost get exhausted just from looking at the figures.
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Post by shane67 on Apr 28, 2008 20:25:00 GMT 1
thats the way to cheer me up ! am hoping to start the rib frames tomorrow ,have done all the templates but i'm seriously thinking of making the bottom section as suggested by you .but not sure which drawing you were talking about.and welldone yours looks fantastic mate ,still can't believe its your first build ! ;D ;D ;D
shane
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Post by poulw on May 4, 2008 8:57:26 GMT 1
Finished the three front anchor chain guides over the weekend. Also made some prototypes of bits and pieces (= details) to go onto the superstructure. Her is a pic showing a rangefinder for the 40mm AA quad Bofors guns, two different types of compass/gyro, and a nav light. Still trying to overcome the hurdle of making something which at least looks like spotglasses for the outlook platforms. Very fiddly though, and even smaller than TINY.
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Post by poulw on May 4, 2008 9:37:42 GMT 1
Just got an idea for the spotgalsses. I'll try to use the insulation from two cores of a PC flatcable. If it works, I should be able to post some pics during the week.
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Post by shane67 on May 4, 2008 19:47:06 GMT 1
hi poul the bits look great ,is it me or is that compass a HILTI nail because it really looks like one . i've decided to take your advice on my build and use a solid piece for the bottom section OH-2H .having checked the drawings and seeing that you are correct that both JEAN BART & THE RICHELIEU are the same upto 2H .thanks for the tip. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by poulw on May 5, 2008 0:09:36 GMT 1
It is always nice and easy if you can find a nail to match a part, but in this case no.
The compass columns are made from 1.5mm and 2mm copper tube and the tops are pin heads. The pin heads are glass, so it's quite a job to sand them down and at the same time avoid them breaking.
I must say that I really enjoy the process where you have to figure out how go about the construction of parts, whereas I find the repeat production, such as deck planking and the armoured fences, a bit boring and work which just has to be done.
But in the end it all just has to add up.
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Post by Mark on May 5, 2008 9:40:10 GMT 1
Your fittings are looking really good Poul. Are you sure this isn't your 20th model and you're just having us on about it being your first
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Post by poulw on May 5, 2008 11:28:38 GMT 1
Thanks Mark. I take that as a complement.
And - Yes - I can assure you for the 25th time or so (I've lost count) that I have definitely never built a model before in my life.
Sometimes though I can build up to four or five versions of a fitting before it starts looking just slightly like what it's suppose to be. I guess that's where you save time and work with experience.
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Post by poulw on May 6, 2008 10:18:30 GMT 1
I made the map console today. It is situated on the top of the front tower, and although the pic doesn't show it clearly (not enough light), it actually has three drawers - not working though This fitting is 10mm high and 5mm wide, and it just needs the final touch before primer. It is amazing what you can do with that plastic cladding for heat pipes (Isogenopak) which is only 0.35mm thick and very flexible. It is almost as easy as wrapping card around a structure.
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Post by Baz on May 6, 2008 11:34:39 GMT 1
Not bad for an amateur.......................says Baz, green with envy. You must have eyes like saucers pw Brilliant matie......
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Post by poulw on May 6, 2008 12:22:55 GMT 1
Without reading glasses, I have trouble even reading plain text on the screen of my laptop, and years ago my arms became far to short to read the newspaper. Relax Baz - I only show you the successful results, and getting there can cost up to 5 scrapped attempts (seems to be my standard these days anyway). ;D
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Post by Baz on May 6, 2008 12:50:16 GMT 1
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooo I know exactly what you're saying ........... The curse of the aging process. As a favour, can you modify the second drawer down...........say have it about half open, and have a map hanging out. Can't have this French beauty looking too tidy....
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