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HMS Alert [1777] 1:48 POF by serikoff. (Two hulls: skeleton and fully rigged)
Nailing and Bolting.
I've already done all of this on the second hull, so I won't repeat myself. I'll just add a few new techniques and a couple of life hacks.
To always cut the toothpicks at the same level, I glued 3 layers of electrical tape to the inside of the nippers.
I'm always looking for new ways to speed up and improve the process, so here's another method for making bolts.
1. I use a knife to cut off the tip, forming the head.
2. Then I make a circular groove to better secure the bolt in the hole.
3. I shape the head by hand with a bowl drill.
4. I cut it to length with nippers.
5. Then I insert the finished bolt into the hole and hammer it in.
As a result, no modifications are required after fastening, and there is no risk of damaging the housing.
The finished result is: Nails (0.5 mm), Bolts (1 mm) and empty holes (0.5 mm) where the bolts should have been.
Scuppers.
I also slightly modified the way they were made.
1. First, I smooth and sand the edge.
2. Then I stretch the diameter slightly on one side (this is necessary so that the tube will wedge into the hole).
3. I cut off the excess (I previously did this on-site).
4. I secure a section of the tube with a toothpick and sand the other end.
5. I insert the tube from the outside so that it wedge slightly and protrude from the surface by a few tens of millimeters. Then, I fill the inside with CA gel to secure it. And here's the result:
For those who are building or will be building based on my review, here are the exact positions of the scuppers, as neither the anatomy nor the kit provides this information! (The numbers indicate the frames.)
Let me remind you that the scuppers are installed between the frames and they should not fall on the beams.
*As always, I take photos in the evening, and the quality is appropriate. Also, don't pay attention to any glue drips—these areas will be further refined or trimmed.
** @GIG1810 Thank you, friend, for the high rating, don't disappear for long.
I've already done all of this on the second hull, so I won't repeat myself. I'll just add a few new techniques and a couple of life hacks.
To always cut the toothpicks at the same level, I glued 3 layers of electrical tape to the inside of the nippers.
I'm always looking for new ways to speed up and improve the process, so here's another method for making bolts.
1. I use a knife to cut off the tip, forming the head.
2. Then I make a circular groove to better secure the bolt in the hole.
3. I shape the head by hand with a bowl drill.
4. I cut it to length with nippers.
5. Then I insert the finished bolt into the hole and hammer it in.
As a result, no modifications are required after fastening, and there is no risk of damaging the housing.
The finished result is: Nails (0.5 mm), Bolts (1 mm) and empty holes (0.5 mm) where the bolts should have been.
Scuppers.
I also slightly modified the way they were made.
1. First, I smooth and sand the edge.
2. Then I stretch the diameter slightly on one side (this is necessary so that the tube will wedge into the hole).
3. I cut off the excess (I previously did this on-site).
4. I secure a section of the tube with a toothpick and sand the other end.
5. I insert the tube from the outside so that it wedge slightly and protrude from the surface by a few tens of millimeters. Then, I fill the inside with CA gel to secure it. And here's the result:
For those who are building or will be building based on my review, here are the exact positions of the scuppers, as neither the anatomy nor the kit provides this information! (The numbers indicate the frames.)
Let me remind you that the scuppers are installed between the frames and they should not fall on the beams.
*As always, I take photos in the evening, and the quality is appropriate. Also, don't pay attention to any glue drips—these areas will be further refined or trimmed.
** @GIG1810 Thank you, friend, for the high rating, don't disappear for long.
Nicely detailed metalwork, Sergey. I love the bolts and scuppers!
Regards, Peter