Hi Marc, maybe I missed something,,, how did you make the original moulds?
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Soleil Royal by Heller - an Extensive Modification and Partial Scratch-Build by Hubac’s Historian
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Hi Paul! Styrene masters were carved and affixed to plywood blocks, sanded smooth, with CA. I would then press these blocks into a ball of 2-part rubber mould medium that sets within 20 minutes or so. The moulds are just as pliable today, as they were 6 years ago.
I’ve been plugging away on this f’ocsle breast rail and belfry, here and there, when I can.
I made enough BONDO scroll ornaments so that I didn’t have any difficulty selecting for the best and most consistent examples:
I coat them with a little thin CA, once they’re in place, just as a precaution - in case there were any micro fissures or fractures.
The belfry came together sequentially.
Turning the bell took a few attempts. I overheated the plastic, on the first try, and the bell winged-out on me.
I made the cap rail from a couple of layers to give me a thickness of 3/64ths.
It was necessary to fit a center section of caprail to the belfry assembly. The side sections will be mortised for the timberheads, and joined to the center section later.
All-in-all, I’m really pleased with how it’s coming along:
As always, thank you for taking time out to look-in at this build.
More to come…
I made enough BONDO scroll ornaments so that I didn’t have any difficulty selecting for the best and most consistent examples:
I coat them with a little thin CA, once they’re in place, just as a precaution - in case there were any micro fissures or fractures.
The belfry came together sequentially.
Turning the bell took a few attempts. I overheated the plastic, on the first try, and the bell winged-out on me.
I made the cap rail from a couple of layers to give me a thickness of 3/64ths.
It was necessary to fit a center section of caprail to the belfry assembly. The side sections will be mortised for the timberheads, and joined to the center section later.
All-in-all, I’m really pleased with how it’s coming along:
As always, thank you for taking time out to look-in at this build.
More to come…
The level of detail you manage at this scale is mind-numbing, Marc. So impressive in every way. I would love to see this ship model in person one day...
If you are ever in New York, you are welcome anytime, Paul. Thank you!