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Exciting update! Any progress is good; onwards and upwards.
I am sure 2023 will be a great year for DaHai!
H.M.S Minerva plank on frame 1/48 scale - Prototype Pilot Model
I am sure 2023 will be a great year for DaHai!
Yes indeed. I am very keen to continue with this ship model as soon as the next instalment of parts are sent to me from China.
As stated before, this is a prototype model and we are sorting out minor bugs with the build for a possible production run of this model for members to purchase.
As stated before, this is a prototype model and we are sorting out minor bugs with the build for a possible production run of this model for members to purchase.
I AM POSTING AN UPDATE ALSO ON THE STERN SECTION. HAVE SOME QUESTIONS FOR DA. WILL POST SHORTLY BUT IT IS A FANTASTIC KIT AND BUILD. GOD BLESS STAY SAFE TO ALOL DON
Here are two photos of the current status of my build. Waiting for the next instalment of frames to be delivered to me.
The frames need cleaning up with sandpaper after I have the rest of the hull completed.
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The frames need cleaning up with sandpaper after I have the rest of the hull completed.
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Bryian, as far as I can see, you have not installed the false keel until now. Do you have a special reason for this?
It is much more difficult to do this after installing all the frames.
I would do it as quick as possible, also to protect the stem part for damaging.
Your pictures and the choosen timber are a good advertizing for the kit. This is one of the most important build logs for me, because I like this period of ship building and especially frigates and sloops.
It is much more difficult to do this after installing all the frames.
I would do it as quick as possible, also to protect the stem part for damaging.
Your pictures and the choosen timber are a good advertizing for the kit. This is one of the most important build logs for me, because I like this period of ship building and especially frigates and sloops.
Ahoy hello shipmates,
Finally received my next instalment of parts for my H.M.S Minerva ship model from Dahai model. There are multiple numbered pieces for the frame assembly all individually packaged. I am currently unpacking and sorting the frames in order of assembly. The parts are CNC milled to the highest quality, and only require a minor clean up with sandpaper.
Finally received my next instalment of parts for my H.M.S Minerva ship model from Dahai model. There are multiple numbered pieces for the frame assembly all individually packaged. I am currently unpacking and sorting the frames in order of assembly. The parts are CNC milled to the highest quality, and only require a minor clean up with sandpaper.
This phase of construction covers the mid section of the hull, and includes a framing jig for accurate alignment of the frames.
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I am looking forward to see, how this jig is working
Hello guys,
today I have fitted the false keel pieces in place, and I am currently assembling the framing jig for the mid section. More to follow soon.
Thanks for your interest.
today I have fitted the false keel pieces in place, and I am currently assembling the framing jig for the mid section. More to follow soon.
Thanks for your interest.
looking very good, Brian. I am looking at the second image and see some adjacent frames are not aligned (red circle)? it might be perhaps a photo shade in a bad focus...
Yes Jim, I have not faired the hull yet. I will sort that when all the framing has been done. In addition the frames still have some adjustment wiggle as they are only glued to the keel at this stage.
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Hallo @Carlito
we wish you all the BEST and a HAPPY BIRTHDAY
It would be a very good birthday gift for you?
All I can say is WOW - what a ship. Very nice building Brian. Can't wait to see more.
FOR THOSE4 OF YOU WONDERING MY STERN SECTION IS STILL BEING WORKED ON, STARTING TO PUT TOGETHER THE STERN JIG, I NEED TO CONTACT DA, FOR SOME INFO. GOD BLESS STAY SAFE YOU AND YOURS DON
Thanks guys for the comments. Its going to be a slow build as I need to wait for Dahai model to process parts for me.
Anyway, I have assembled the building jig for the mid section of the hull. Now I am starting on assembling the mid section frames. More to follow and thanks for your interest.
Anyway, I have assembled the building jig for the mid section of the hull. Now I am starting on assembling the mid section frames. More to follow and thanks for your interest.
Beautiful