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USS Newark scratch build log

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Bilingham

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I've been working for some time on a scratch build of C1 USS Newark protected cruiser, circa 1890. She's an interesting ship with a unique history. I'm working today on the decks, trying to get a decent representation of the deck planking in 1/350 scale. This deck is 3D printed with 6 pounder gun mounts and railings in place. The plank lines are recessed and filled with ink. The excess ink is removed with water and Qtips. Please let me know what you think.

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I think that this is a great project! It is great to see a model of this ship, ignored by the ship modeling community. Let us see more.

Roger
 
It would be good to see a kit of this ship and its hard shell, maybe done like AL Eagle, with plastic hull and deck and masts all traditional ship modeling.
 
I'm in the process of creating every single part of this ship. It will be fully CAD pesigned and 3D printed.
 
Bilingham said:
I've been working for some time on a scratch build of C1 USS Newark protected cruiser, circa 1890. She's an interesting ship with a unique history. I'm working today on the decks, trying to get a decent representation of the deck planking in 1/350 scale. This deck is 3D printed with 6 pounder gun mounts and railings in place. The plank lines are recessed and filled with ink. The excess ink is removed with water and Qtips. Please let me know what you think.

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Hi, I just joined so not sure if I'm doing this right.
I was pleasantly surprised to see this era of ship in this group, as I have a great interest in. I have been researching the USS Chicago and collecting parts for my own build. I have two of the Uss Oregon, three copies of the Pyro, Lindberg, and Revell Uss Olympia, and one of the Pyro Uss Maine.(I have 60+ ship models, five are wooden kits which I have not started yet, hence me joining this group)
Looking forward to seeing your progress with this one.
 
Michel G said:
Hi, I just joined so not sure if I'm doing this right.
I was pleasantly surprised to see this era of ship in this group, as I have a great interest in. I have been researching the USS Chicago and collecting parts for my own build. I have two of the Uss Oregon, three copies of the Pyro, Lindberg, and Revell Uss Olympia, and one of the Pyro Uss Maine.(I have 60+ ship models, five are wooden kits which I have not started yet, hence me joining this group)
Looking forward to seeing your progress with this one.
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Welcome to the forums ! Just as an FYI, we do have many members that build plastic models. :)
In fact, there is an entire section devoted to plastic models.
 
Welcome Corsair. The early protected cruisers are wonderful ships. It quite a challenge to unearth all the details of there appearance, but I think it will be worth it.
 
The davits are so tiny that I am experimenting with attaching them to the boat. So far the ropes haven't printed, but that could possibly work as well.

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