The USS Essex is ready for the test build. For the next few nights, progress will be reported on this project. At the end of the test build, the model will be released for free download on Modeling Resource and Downloads Center.
We will make the first few steps tonight. The Essex is an interesting subject with it sweeping curves and rounded corners. The test build should prove interesting.
1) Identify the Hull Bottom and Sides on Parts Page 2. Notice it has the bulkhead and keel positions indicated around it (Graphic 1).
2) Using a window or light table, turn Page 2 upside down and trace these keel and bulkhead positions on the backside of Page 2 (Graphic 2).
3) Score the fold lines and then carefully remove the hull bottom and sides from Page 2. Be sure and cut glue tabs as shown (Graphic 3).
4) Remove the keels from page 1 (Graphic 4).
5) Remove the bulkheads from page 1. Fold up the outer hull walls to an angle approximating the outer wall hull side angle. Fold up the inner paddle wheel race walls perpendicular to the hull bottom (Graphic 5).
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We will make the first few steps tonight. The Essex is an interesting subject with it sweeping curves and rounded corners. The test build should prove interesting.
1) Identify the Hull Bottom and Sides on Parts Page 2. Notice it has the bulkhead and keel positions indicated around it (Graphic 1).
2) Using a window or light table, turn Page 2 upside down and trace these keel and bulkhead positions on the backside of Page 2 (Graphic 2).
3) Score the fold lines and then carefully remove the hull bottom and sides from Page 2. Be sure and cut glue tabs as shown (Graphic 3).
4) Remove the keels from page 1 (Graphic 4).
5) Remove the bulkheads from page 1. Fold up the outer hull walls to an angle approximating the outer wall hull side angle. Fold up the inner paddle wheel race walls perpendicular to the hull bottom (Graphic 5).
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