HMS Enterprise 1:160 scale Boxwood - Unicorn Models

GrantTyler · Monday at 5:40 AM

RichardG said:
She's looking more like a ship now with various bits done the last few days. Gangways, rails, some metalwork.

I wasn't happy with the steps, which have ended up offset , but decided to make up for it by making my own molded ones rather than the simple polygons provided. I'm still mulling over how to better connect the volute to the drift rail.

Started on a pump and will complete next time I mix up some epoxy..........

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Fabulous Richard. Wow those are the tiniest pumps I have seen. Cheers Grant

RichardG · Monday at 6:28 AM

AllanKP69 said:
The more photos you post, the more impressive both the kit and your model! The detail at this scale is truly impressive.
Kudos
Allan

Thank you Allan,
The kit is very well conceived, and the templates and jigs are excellent. I'll likely purchase the Stern as well, and am hoping a bow section is also in the works.

RichardG · Monday at 6:30 AM

GIG1810 said:
Hi Richard,

Really lovely work. I'm delighted to see your progress... It's a truly impressive kit... But it does have its pitfalls...

Thank you Gunther,
Yes, there are areas which only line up correctly after later additons, so you really need a complete understanding of all the instructions before starting. I have had to deal with various misalignments.

RichardG · Monday at 6:31 AM

GrantTyler said:
Fabulous Richard. Wow those are the tiniest pumps I have seen. Cheers Grant

The jigs really help when making the pumps. Very clever design.

dockattner · Monday at 8:08 AM

Top work, Richard!

RichardG · Monday at 8:47 AM

dockattner said:
Top work, Richard!

Thanks Paul.

RichardG · Monday at 2:28 PM

And I though that the capstan on the 1:96 Enterprise was small!!!

Once again a very well designed piece. All credit to Unicorn models............................................

GIG1810 · Tuesday at 12:41 AM

RichardG said:
And I though that the capstan on the 1:96 Enterprise was small!!!

Once again a very well designed piece. All credit to Unicorn models............................................

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Hey Richard,

That looks really great. I'm looking forward to building the anchor device too. Super! Thumbsup

RichardG · Wednesday at 12:28 PM

Pumps, stairs, knightheads and rails plus various bits completed.

Took a diversion today, with my new laser toy, and started on the scratchbuilt cannon carriages. Based on the Armstrong pattern, but still some refining of dimensions to do. Looks very promising and sits at a decent height on the deck. Yet to be made correct thickness and compared below with the Unicorn offerings.

Must straighten that pump up..................

DARIVS ARCHITECTVS · Wednesday at 12:33 PM

Wow.......

Neil_jo · Wednesday at 12:42 PM

That looks way better than the ones in the kit.

Neil

GIG1810 · Wednesday at 1:13 PM

RichardG said:
Pumps, stairs, knightheads and rails plus various bits completed.

Took a diversion today, with my new laser toy, and started on the scratchbuilt cannon carriages. Based on the Armstrong pattern, but still some refining of dimensions to do. Looks very promising and sits at a decent height on the deck. Yet to be made correct thickness and compared below with the Unicorn offerings.

Must straighten that pump up..................

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Hi Richard,

The gun carriages are great. Thumbsup

What are the dimensions and how long did you work on them until you got the right measurements? What about the axles and wheels? You still have to adjust them, don't you?

Really great work!!

RichardG · Wednesday at 1:25 PM

GIG1810 said:
Hi Richard,

The gun carriages are great. What are the dimensions and how long did you work on them until you got the right measurements? What about the axles and wheels? You still have to adjust them, don't you?

Really great work!!

Thanks,
I am working on the files for the axles, wheels etc at present. It has taken a few hour of experimenting. Dimension based largely on the picture that Allan posted and are adjusted to fit the model, so to speak. I hope to have a complete carriage by tomorrow

RussF · Wednesday at 1:25 PM

She's coming along very nicely Richard. Love those carriages!

RichardG · Wednesday at 1:28 PM

Thank you Kurt, Neil and Russ. I hope to have a complete carriage built by tomorrow evening.

RichardG · Wednesday at 2:28 PM

Here's the prototype on 1mm boxwood. My wife Anne thinks it looks like a vintage robot toy with some suspicious additions

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DARIVS ARCHITECTVS · Wednesday at 4:02 PM

RichardG said:
Here's the prototype on 1mm boxwood. My wife Anne thinks it looks like a vintage robot toy with some suspicious additions..................

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She must be jealous. . .

Neil_jo · Wednesday at 4:18 PM

Congratulations, it's a boy.

GIG1810 · 2025-11-06T01:05:48-0600

RichardG said:
Here's the prototype on 1mm boxwood. My wife Anne thinks it looks like a vintage robot toy with some suspicious additions..................

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Hi Richard,

That looks really great and I'm thrilled!

I'd like to order 16 of them, please. Please pack the mounts and send them to my address... ROTF

Really well done! Thumbsup

As I see it, you've laser-cut them, right? Unfortunately, I don't have a laser that can do that. I'd have to make the mounts by hand... Phew... Will I be able to do that on such a scale? Would you mind telling me the dimensions of the entire mount? I hope I'm not being too cheeky?

Many thanks!

Günther

RichardG · 2025-11-06T01:27:11-0600

Hehe,

Current problem is lack of material, even for prototyping. I'll try the prototype today, but have very little material.
Overall dim is 8.4mm x 3.5mm, but that may change. Wheels are about 1.3mm with 0.5mm axles.

Material is 1mm for everything at present, but all of this may change.

I am not confident at this point that it is going to be as easy.