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

[Donnie]

Thank you Keef for the update. Due to my lower back situation, I can only sit for about an hour at a time. I am scheduled for an MRI this week, and maybe they can help with the problem. (Maybe an injection of some type might help).
Yes, of course, I would love to join you and others on this build. It is my understanding the Model Ship will be soon finishing the design of the Rigging for the 1/48 kit. Also, they released the frieze decals too ready to buy.

 

[Keef]

Thank you Keef for the update. Due to my lower back situation, I can only sit for about an hour at a time. I am scheduled for an MRI this week, and maybe they can help with the problem. (Maybe an injection of some type might help).
Yes, of course, I would love to join you and others on this build. It is my understanding the Model Ship will be soon finishing the design of the Rigging for the 1/48 kit. Also, they released the frieze decals too ready to buy.

How strange. That's exactly the problem l am having with the nerves in my back and left leg. l have an MRI scheduled for the end of May. Hope you are Ok

 

[TRS7139]

Coming along very well....nice progress.
I may have missed it but, curious, what did you end up with as far as finish used so far on lower structures?

Tim

 

[Keef]

Coming along very well....nice progress.
I may have missed it but, curious, what did you end up with as far as finish used so far on lower structures?

Tim

Thank you for your comments. I use a product called Clou, which is a sanding sealer made in Germany. A bit like the dope used in model aeroplanes. I have used this product several times on the 3 last PoF models I have made and reported on and due to comments raised in the past, I don't believe it is available in the USA.

 

[TRS7139]

Thank you for your comments. I use a product called Clou, which is a sanding sealer made in Germany. A bit like the dope used in model aeroplanes. I have used this product several times on the 3 last PoF models I have made and reported on and due to comments raised in the past, I don't believe it is available in the USA.

Thanks,
Yep, seen reviews on it, now remember your usage.
Tim

 

[Keef]

Carrying on with the fitting of the cabin bulkheads of the after platform deck. This I am doing outside of the hull, with the occasional dry fit and will fit in position when complete. I think the position of the complete assembly is important because of clashing with the hanging knees of the lower deck which is immediately above. The only way I can see of achieving the correct fore and aft position is to compare it with the drawing of the instruction manual as it doesn't seem to appear on the 1:1 drawing supplied. I may be wrong, shall recheck. Anyway, onwards and upwards

 

[Corsair]

Carrying on with the fitting of the cabin bulkheads of the after platform deck. This I am doing outside of the hull, with the occasional dry fit and will fit in position when complete. I think the position of the complete assembly is important because of clashing with the hanging knees of the lower deck which is immediately above. The only way I can see of achieving the correct fore and aft position is to compare it with the drawing of the instruction manual as it doesn't seem to appear on the 1:1 drawing supplied. I may be wrong, shall recheck. Anyway, onwards and upwards

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Hey Keith ! that is looking wonderful !
You can see the bulkheads in the side view in the middle of the 3 views. You have to look closely, but they are there.

 

[Keef]

Hey Keith ! that is looking wonderful !
You can see the bulkheads in the side view in the middle of the 3 views. You have to look closely, but they are there.

Thanks for the info Jeff. Much abliged

 

[shota70]

Carrying on with the fitting of the cabin bulkheads of the after platform deck. This I am doing outside of the hull, with the occasional dry fit and will fit in position when complete. I think the position of the complete assembly is important because of clashing with the hanging knees of the lower deck which is immediately above. The only way I can see of achieving the correct fore and aft position is to compare it with the drawing of the instruction manual as it doesn't seem to appear on the 1:1 drawing supplied. I may be wrong, shall recheck. Anyway, onwards and upwards

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Looking fantastic, Keep!

 

[TRS7139]

Keef,
FWIW I used the PDF instructions, carefully counted frames/ gunports for structure locations, now for two decks.
Using that approach I have not had a single obstruction from knees, pumps, well, etc.
A word of caution when you get to it, Although I have not secured anything other than 1-2 beams on the forecastle, i have made sets of beams, knees, hanging knees, primarily because a few require extreme angles of the hanging knees to avoid interfering with forward gun ports, requires extreme sanding/fitting of knees to match up with beams, almost impossible to construct them the same as lower ones for good location and spacing….. be prepared.

Tim

 

[Keef]

Keef,
FWIW I used the PDF instructions, carefully counted frames/ gunports for structure locations, now for two decks.
Using that approach I have not had a single obstruction from knees, pumps, well, etc.
A word of caution when you get to it, Although I have not secured anything other than 1-2 beams on the forecastle, i have made sets of beams, knees, hanging knees, primarily because a few require extreme angles of the hanging knees to avoid interfering with forward gun ports, requires extreme sanding/fitting of knees to match up with beams, almost impossible to construct them the same as lower ones for good location and spacing….. be prepared.

Tim

Thanks for the tips. I use the PDF instructions as well to get the position of the bulkheads. It seems to work perfectly

 

[Peter Voogt]

Carrying on with the fitting of the cabin bulkheads of the after platform deck. This I am doing outside of the hull, with the occasional dry fit and will fit in position when complete. I think the position of the complete assembly is important because of clashing with the hanging knees of the lower deck which is immediately above. The only way I can see of achieving the correct fore and aft position is to compare it with the drawing of the instruction manual as it doesn't seem to appear on the 1:1 drawing supplied. I may be wrong, shall recheck. Anyway, onwards and upwards

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Good idea to build the compartments in modules, Keith. They fit very nicely.
Regards, Peter

 

[Keef]

Good idea to build the compartments in modules, Keith. They fit very nicely.
Regards, Peter

Yes. Thank you Peter, I'm finding that fit very nicely