after the 1950's 'klimek', started another
more modern tug. based on the pro-model 1/100 scale taurus. since the approach
on this one is to use the kit as template, i enlarged and printed out a b&w
copy on 140lb/.42mm cardstock. scoured the internet and luckily found many
photos including two really useful panoramic ones, as well as a general plan of
the boat. intention is to add as much detail as possible. the goal for this
project is a clean crisp build (learned a lot on the 'klimek'). hope to keep
this thread going. all comments welcome. anyway this is what i have so
far...
all set to
go
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the spine is 3 layers of .42mm card, the ribs 2 layers, all hardened
and glued with thin ca
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the
fit is nice and tight after sanding and filing the slots
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the
hull sides. i find the flex ruler useful for cutting gentle curves. won't work
on sharp curves and the knife tends to dig into the soft plastic if not careful.
anyone have a better ides?
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chopped
off the bottom of the hull since i like waterline models
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cut
out the deck. on this part decided to try minwax wood hardner to harden the
card. 2 layers of .42 mm card glued together. minwax is wattery so soaks into
the card very well but requires multiple coats. has toluene so i use a
respirator to be safe. didn't turn out as stiff as ca but works. much cheaper
than thin ca. 1 pint about $10.00
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assembling
the anchor housing. wanted to try lego bricks to build a jig. first attempt
worked well. the parts fit nice and square. don't know if this method will work
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my home-made glue applicator in the background.
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the
glu applicator is an ordinary sewing needle with the eye ground off
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sides
attached to the hull. using squadron green putty to fill in some gaps. anyone
know the difference between the green and the white?
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next episode to
follow...
