HMS ENTERPRISE by Keith 1:48 scale. New Kit from M.D.

[AllanKP69]

Probably because as Keith mentined above he dies not have the patience for these detailes

Hi Zoly,
Me neither at times, , but I thought maybe some members might find it interesting and/or useful.
Allan

 

[Keef]

Hi All. I have photos of the latest on the Enterprise build, although I'm afraid it's just more frames . Now 1 to 21 are complete and x8 which is the first of the bow cant frames. All are only dry fitted at this stage and I have used elastic bands to hold them against the top edge of the building cradle. Already there is a change of plan. I shall complete all the ''straight'' frames (1 to 37) first, then finish with the bow cant frames and then the stern cant frames. Everything so far with this kit is very accurate and well engineered by M.D. For anybody contemplating giving it a go, this is a great kit

 

[dockattner]

Another great POF model coming off your workbench, Keef!

 

[Keef]

Another great POF model coming off your workbench, Keef!

Thank you very much Paul

 

[Corsair]

That is beautiful !!! Great job !

 

[BradNSW]

Looks great!

Can't wait till you have things glued, sanded and faired! If it looks this good now, it will really be impressive then!!!

Thanks for sharing your progress.

 

[Peter Voogt]

Hi All. I have photos of the latest on the Enterprise build, although I'm afraid it's just more frames . Now 1 to 21 are complete and x8 which is the first of the bow cant frames. All are only dry fitted at this stage and I have used elastic bands to hold them against the top edge of the building cradle. Already there is a change of plan. I shall complete all the ''straight'' frames (1 to 37) first, then finish with the bow cant frames and then the stern cant frames. Everything so far with this kit is very accurate and well engineered by M.D. For anybody contemplating giving it a go, this is a great kit

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Those dry-fitted frame are now already looking very nice and tight, Keef.
Regards, Peter

 

[TRS7139]

Nice job. Looks very clean so far. Won't be a ton of sanding when all glued up.

 

[GrantTyler]

Hi All. I have photos of the latest on the Enterprise build, although I'm afraid it's just more frames . Now 1 to 21 are complete and x8 which is the first of the bow cant frames. All are only dry fitted at this stage and I have used elastic bands to hold them against the top edge of the building cradle. Already there is a change of plan. I shall complete all the ''straight'' frames (1 to 37) first, then finish with the bow cant frames and then the stern cant frames. Everything so far with this kit is very accurate and well engineered by M.D. For anybody contemplating giving it a go, this is a great kit

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Good morning Keith. Your frame construction is amazing. You clearly know what you are doing here. . Cheers Grant

 

[Keef]

Good morning Keith. Your frame construction is amazing. You clearly know what you are doing here. . Cheers Grant

Thank you very much Grant

 

[Keef]

Nice job. Looks very clean so far. Won't be a ton of sanding when all glued up.

Thank you. I do try to get as close as possible to reduce the amount of cleaning up. There is some though at a later date

 

[Keef]

That is beautiful !!! Great job !

Thanks a lot Jeff. Much appreciated

 

[Keef]

Thank you all for your interest and comments

 

[richardjjs]

Sorry, not much to show, but it's a start at last. The first part of the keel, the cutwater

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Really helpful Just ordered the Kit (WEll Monday)
Was a bit worried as I messedup Blandford with Stain Will follow you exactly and get it right
Had too buy my wife a new Cooker to justify this purchase
O Well when i had a ne quattro it was a diamond ring Q!

 

[richardjjs]

The job I wasn't looking forward to is done. The filing out of the front deadwood to take the cant frame supports. It was time consuming, but actually not as hard as l thought it was going to be and worked out quite well. I am working on cutting out the rabets on the keel pieces, using a file and side scraping with a modelling knife blade along the laser guide lines at a 45 degree angle. The pieces are dry fitted in these photos and all seem to fit perfectly

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I assume its painted white so you can see what stuff you have taken off ?
Really quite confident about the build now THANKS

 

[richardjjs]

It goes pretty fast with 100 grit foam sanding sticks with a plus being you can easily see if you’re sanding flat. The chocks, I lightly touch on the disc sander, keeps all surfaces pristine. All frames, when built get hit with spindle sander, very quick.

What is a spindle sander please

 

[richardjjs]

When making up my false keel I made stepped scarf joints. Only took about 15 or 20 minutes to make up with an x-acto knife and a file. As you can see though I installed them upside down. As an old friend once told me; “a dumb man won’t notice and a smart man won’t tell”.

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That background makes it very difficult to see you work

 

[richardjjs]

some photos of my first frame (no. 7). To protect the drawing which has to be used for both side A and side B, I have used clingfilm to cover it. The photo shows side A complete and side B pieces just laid over the drawing before gluing

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Why not just Copy it Should be 100% and no need to use cling film

 

[richardjjs]

nice work keef..ok...looks like I wont live long enough to await le Fleuron... doing my 1/30 RC now ..planning my next build..1/48 enterprize or al anatomy victory pardon no caps and punct..using one finger..all good ...no severance..just lazy..back in ny

Ive started Anatomy Victory
NOT IMPRESSED Built up to Orlop DEck But certain things have to be exactly placed The Cant frames hold the Orlop deck in place and if not Exact throws everything out THe planks are like a jig saw and snap
ive Cut them of on one side will Join
Please go for this one Not sure if i can post a picture of a different model !

 

[richardjjs]

Hi All. I have photos of the latest on the Enterprise build, although I'm afraid it's just more frames . Now 1 to 21 are complete and x8 which is the first of the bow cant frames. All are only dry fitted at this stage and I have used elastic bands to hold them against the top edge of the building cradle. Already there is a change of plan. I shall complete all the ''straight'' frames (1 to 37) first, then finish with the bow cant frames and then the stern cant frames. Everything so far with this kit is very accurate and well engineered by M.D. For anybody contemplating giving it a go, this is a great kit

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Really getting excited about this model,
Just amazing Work Keith But lets remember the designer who designed it all and arranged laser cutting