Outstanding work Paul, but I guess it's now normal. Question is: did you enjoy making that element? If you wouldn't like it what's the point of doing it anway, but I think we all know the answerEverything is just sitting there loose so don't be concerned with fit and finish - that will come later.
Question: is it normal to spend an entire day making a single small bulkhead? Asking for a friend...
Never make fun of yourself, there are enough people who doing that already.
. That thing is super tiny and delicate - almost impossible to work on.
As usual very nice work, Paul. This is the fun part, installing the inside and making the details. I loved your Light-Box, almost impossible, but you did it!Construction of the magazine (gun powder and cartridges) and light room continued this week with the addition of some details...
The floor of this portion of the ship is a layered affair which means everything can't be seen at the same time. To that end I will be skipping the lead floor lining. But I will include some palleting supported by beams and a segmented carling (beam posts interrupt the carling):
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A closer look (note the perimeter rabbet):
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And now with the pallets (panels) in place. The addition of battens kept stuff off the floor:
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Very fiddly work all around.
Next, I added a box around the mizzen mast (open on one side for viewing):
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This brought me to the forward wall of the magazine and light room. First, some wall panels were glued up and shaped to fit the contours of the hull. The little hatch/doorway on the far left will lead to a bread room:
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The tiny window frames will eventually allow candlelight (?) into the light room. I had to wear stronger glasses for this part:
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Mica was used for the glass. Here is the light box under construction:
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A support piece was added to the bottom of the light box (and never to be seen again once the wall panel is installed):
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And now (temporarily) in place:
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I can't really say if the light box is my best work on a model to date - but it's in the running...
Until next time...
Thank you, Peter. There were times when I was thinking 'impossible' as well. But now that it's put together its rather sturdy.
Thanks Daniel. Lots of fussing over that little project. And yes, the mica gives a very nice historic look.
Hi Jan. Many thanks. By the way, every time I see your new avatar I can't help but smile.
C'mon Don. I've seen your work and know you can do the same and more. And this light box will be buried as well
.Hello Dirk! I enjoy your build reports as well! What's next for you?So much fun to read and see your updates!
Dirk
Hello Christian. Nice to meet you! Your post is very kind. If my work inspires, then I will count myself blessed.
Ah Herman, it is your work that inspires! I'm just playing at a hobby - you are building a SHIP!
Too kind Heinrich. I honestly believe that many members of our forum could approach a similar result (and certainly you could). But I will confess that I am rarely satisfied with my work product; this time I experienced a real sense of accomplishment. That light box fought me all the way - and then, suddenly, it was done. And I smiledThere are certain parts of your builds that I think I have a chance of emulating on an exquisite day when all the stars are aligned perfectly for me. But when it comes to that lightbox, it is so far beyond me, that I can only sit back, shake my head and gawk in disbelief!
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And rightly so!
Good morning Paul. Ditto on everyone’s comments. You have skills and they multiplying….Cheers GrantConstruction of the magazine (gun powder and cartridges) and light room continued this week with the addition of some details...
The floor of this portion of the ship is a layered affair which means everything can't be seen at the same time. To that end I will be skipping the lead floor lining. But I will include some palleting supported by beams and a segmented carling (beam posts interrupt the carling):
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A closer look (note the perimeter rabbet):
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And now with the pallets (panels) in place. The addition of battens kept stuff off the floor:
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Very fiddly work all around.
Next, I added a box around the mizzen mast (open on one side for viewing):
View attachment 432033
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This brought me to the forward wall of the magazine and light room. First, some wall panels were glued up and shaped to fit the contours of the hull. The little hatch/doorway on the far left will lead to a bread room:
View attachment 432035
The tiny window frames will eventually allow candlelight (?) into the light room. I had to wear stronger glasses for this part:
View attachment 432036
Mica was used for the glass. Here is the light box under construction:
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A support piece was added to the bottom of the light box (and never to be seen again once the wall panel is installed):
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And now (temporarily) in place:
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I'm not sure if the light box is my best work on a model to date - but it's in the running...
Until next time...
