This is a new kit by Fitter, from E-cardmodels. I have to admit, I'm a bit trepiditious about this, as I've only really attempted 2 ship models before, niether of them got finished for various reasons, mostly loss of intrest on my behalf, due mainly to dissatisfaction with wobbly hulls.
So it is with much circumspection and a bit of curiosity I'm jumping into this with both feet. (mixed metaphors are available from mixedmetaphorsr'us, at reduced prices..)
the kit will make up into a model about 355mm long, and is very detailed, containing some REALLY tiny parts. It would quite suit enlargement to double the size.
Firstly, I've printed this out on about 180 gsm paper. (there is no indication or recomendation as to what the Ideal weight should be, so I just went with what felt good at the time).
The instructions do indicate that some parts (shown with red numbers) need to be laminated onto thicker stock, but again it dosn't say how thick. these are the hull frames, (two mm thick) but I would also (with hindsight) laminate the deck parts as well (one mm).
The hull formers were duly laminated, cut and assembled. No real problems, except the horozontal formers are a bit to long in comparison to the central keel, and should have a couple of mm trimmed from the centre where they join.
obvious at this point will be the need to trim the formers back a little on the edges to match the hull profiles. easily done with a sharp blade and bit of care and patience.
The Hull Plating fits nicely, and only the part second from the front required any trimming. All good so far.
So it is with much circumspection and a bit of curiosity I'm jumping into this with both feet. (mixed metaphors are available from mixedmetaphorsr'us, at reduced prices..)
the kit will make up into a model about 355mm long, and is very detailed, containing some REALLY tiny parts. It would quite suit enlargement to double the size.
Firstly, I've printed this out on about 180 gsm paper. (there is no indication or recomendation as to what the Ideal weight should be, so I just went with what felt good at the time).
The instructions do indicate that some parts (shown with red numbers) need to be laminated onto thicker stock, but again it dosn't say how thick. these are the hull frames, (two mm thick) but I would also (with hindsight) laminate the deck parts as well (one mm).
The hull formers were duly laminated, cut and assembled. No real problems, except the horozontal formers are a bit to long in comparison to the central keel, and should have a couple of mm trimmed from the centre where they join.
obvious at this point will be the need to trim the formers back a little on the edges to match the hull profiles. easily done with a sharp blade and bit of care and patience.
The Hull Plating fits nicely, and only the part second from the front required any trimming. All good so far.
Looking good, keep posting. There are several different types of these out on the market and I am always looking at how the different designer's interpatate the design of the ship. This pretty much determines which one I purchase. This one is looking great, the bow is tough no matter which one you are building.
