Group Build: Historical Warships of WWII

[GCB]

Maybe you can add a workbench and tools??

 

[Dan the Modeler]

Maybe you can add a workbench and tools??

That I could, but that is the work space between the two bays that won't be seen. The SC1 Seahawk center float runs all the way up to the back wall. All I can say from the photos that do show the bays, it was a very tight fit for those planes. And Indy carried three of them.

 

[Dan the Modeler]

Progress continues on the build, just in a slight holding pattern waiting for a replacement part from Pontos that had an unworkable crease from a packaging bend on a main deck steel plating. So I've been working other areas and will post more soon.

I received the YZ Models SC-1 Seaplanes and what a great upgrade to the kit parts. Here are a few shots of the comparison between the two. Also note the YZ replacements also have boarding ladder, bomb or radar, and open or closed clear canopies. Sorry I'm not posting more of the ship build, but was excited to share the aftermarket aircraft.

 

[BarleyBop]

excited

I can see why, just the extra detail on flight surfaces are worth it!

 

[scottrc78]

Very nice, are you able to repair the missing piece on the tail? I had that happen on a few resin planes.

 

[Dan the Modeler]

Very nice, are you able to repair the missing piece on the tail? I had that happen on a few resin planes.

I received a partial refund for the defect. I only plan to use 2 planes so I didn't make any effort to repair it, basically using it for testing cuts, paints etc. before I work on the other planes.

 

[Edbert]

Dan, that is sweetness! Looking forward to in-progress pics. Yes I love to watch.

Since I have been slow to do the same (is this group build thing still on?) it is because I am afraid of the rigging, so I have been working on other stuff. At least in some cases that work related to my USS Texas, I hope to have something to show for a display case soon.

FOR YOU SHIP EXPERTS:
As the rigging is concerned, I'm reading that "EZ-Line" is the way to go. But there are dozens of kinds, and one would assume that a 1/350th BB would use more than one. So what two weights should I find for this application, I also intend to build a 1:144 Destroyer later this year. Do I need three weights? I know this is not ship related, but I'd like to have the right weight for aircraft considered in the "three" if you can. Not 1/72 aircraft, that would be nearly invisible.

 

[kevin]

I came across this, I think on Andy's Hobbies site, wasn't sure of the size to use for 1/200, they had .01mm, 02mm and .03mm. I just picked the one in the middle hoping it will work when I get to that point.

 

[Dan the Modeler]

Dan, that is sweetness! Looking forward to in-progress pics. Yes I love to watch.

Since I have been slow to do the same (is this group build thing still on?) it is because I am afraid of the rigging, so I have been working on other stuff. At least in some cases that work related to my USS Texas, I hope to have something to show for a display case soon.

FOR YOU SHIP EXPERTS:
As the rigging is concerned, I'm reading that "EZ-Line" is the way to go. But there are dozens of kinds, and one would assume that a 1/350th BB would use more than one. So what two weights should I find for this application, I also intend to build a 1:144 Destroyer later this year. Do I need three weights? I know this is not ship related, but I'd like to have the right weight for aircraft considered in the "three" if you can. Not 1/72 aircraft, that would be nearly invisible.

I use EZ-line myself for all my rigging these days. Easier to work with and the stretch in the line helps. I use the black, white and rope colors in both Heavy .5mm and Fine .25mm. Usually in 1/350 scale, the heavy line would be more for anchor lines then the radio or antenna lines, so it's mostly fine line on most of the rigging. You really don't have to get too tied up (pun intended) into trying to run every bit of rigging, mostly antenna/radio lines and the signal lines, which may be white or rope color. When starting your rigging, from the center of the model outwards, and top to bottom. I generally start with the signal lines first from inward to outward, using double lines simulating the pulley system. Then I move onto the black lines. You can also add a dab of white glue to the lines where insulators may be and paint them accordingly once dry. HTH.

 

[Edbert]

Just to update...I was overthinking/overcomplicating things. The actual manufacturer is a railroad (model) company, they make two sizes, heavy and light, which are as you described 0.5 and 0.25mm.

For anyone searching....
https://berkshirejunction.com/ez-line/

 

[Dan the Modeler]

Just to update...I was overthinking/overcomplicating things. The actual manufacturer is a railroad (model) company, they make two sizes, heavy and light, which are as you described 0.5 and 0.25mm.

For anyone searching....
https://berkshirejunction.com/ez-line/

There is also Infini Rigging and they carry a couple lines for aircraft rigging. I haven't used them before, but it's just another option out there.

Infini Model Rigging

 

[Dan the Modeler]

I just wanted to give a quick update. Yes, the group build is still active (@Edbert that means you too) and I'm just in some mundane and tedious parts of the build that are not exciting at all for anyone else to watch. The upper levels above the hangar deck are both steel plated. So of course Pontos has photo etch to correct this, and the kit parts have the anti-skid pads molded on. At this scale it's not too bad, but still over scale and I want the PE plates to sit at the correct height for the structures and guns that go in place here. So the mundane task... sanding off all the anti-skid... and there is a lot.


Here's the first section and you can see how much padding there is to remove.

This is the steel plating PE that covers this deck area. Each area has it's own PE part and a corresponding mask plate so you can then paint the anti-skid. It's work, but a much better representation and with deck fittings that are missing from the kit.

This is that aft lower section that has already been sanded and ready for the PE plating.

And finally, this is the steel decking replacements for the entire mid to aft decks of the ship. Note the mask plates that will be used to paint the anti-skid.


So rest assured, I'm still here plugging away, but be forewarned, this is a long master build being attempted by a completely, well partially insane moderate builder. So this may take me a hot minute! Estimated launch date should be around 2112.

 

[BarleyBop]

sanding off

Geez, that is a lot. What are you using to sand, and/or are you scraping as well?

 

[Dan the Modeler]

Geez, that is a lot. What are you using to sand, and/or are you scraping as well?

Pretty much all of the above...lol. File, sanding sticks, and tight spots with #11 exacto. Keeping the sanding to about 320 grit so there is some bite for the PE and CA.

 

[Edbert]

I hate sanding, among the worst parts of this hobby for me. Buying good tools helped, a little bit, in that I do not hate it as much, maybe.

https://dspiaestore.com/products/dspiae-es-a-electric-reciprocating-sanding-pen

 

[scottrc78]

Those PE decks looks really cool Dan.

Whoa Ed, another tool I need to buy. I've been eyeballing those and just may need to get one.

I've been on vacation the last two weeks and away from home. I should be back on the Texas soon. I was able to see the real ship as we were leaving on our cruise.

 

[Dan the Modeler]

Just a little bit more of what's going on. Removing molded doors and sealing up portholes that will be refitted with photo etch. Depending on open doors, may add some interior walls, nothing fancy.


This part of the aft structure has the most watertight doors, six starboard and four port. I will only open half on each side. Portholes will be drilled out and PE added which is better to scale.

Sorry it's still not exciting parts of the build yet, but wanted everyone to know the build continues...lol.

 

[Edbert]

I think most of us enjoy the in-progress shots, thanks!

 

[Dan the Modeler]

Portside doors and portholes completed. Don't mind the clean up dust, it will disappear soon enough. You just have to love tiny PE parts...lol

 

[blakeh1]

Oh yeah!