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poulw

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Re: Richelieu 1/200
« Reply #50 on: May 18, 2009, 07:44:51 pm »
Andrew,

I think the photo is of an elf or a miniput holding a matchstick  :}

I'll be looking forward to receive that mesh.
To be honest, the figures don't tell me anything, so I guess I have to see it to get a feel for it.
But at least I now know where to get it.

Thanks a lot for your trouble  :-))
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poulw

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Re: Richelieu 1/200
« Reply #51 on: June 03, 2009, 01:17:35 am »
I finished the six 100mm housings last week (vacu formed with details glued on)



Then I needed a small break from the 100mm guns, so I have finished most of the remaining deck fittings in the meantime



Now it is back to the guns again  {:-{
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poulw

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Re: Richelieu 1/200
« Reply #52 on: July 03, 2009, 06:39:25 am »
For the last 2-3 weeks I have battled on and off with the 100mm gun stations and they are finally finished .... well, almost.
For the double gun stations, I still need to make some small support legs and the railings around the stairs.

Here are some pics from different angles






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ronkh

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Re: Richelieu 1/200
« Reply #53 on: July 03, 2009, 09:49:18 am »
I realise that this build will not be finished for quite a while but so far this has been an absolutely brilliant thread.
Thank you for sharing. :-))

Ron.
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poulw

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Re: Richelieu 1/200
« Reply #54 on: July 03, 2009, 11:38:55 am »
Quote from: ronkh on July 03, 2009, 09:49:18 am
I realise that this build will not be finished for quite a while but so far this has been an absolutely brilliant thread.
Thank you for sharing. :-))
Ron.
My pleasure, Ron  :-)

I am not sure what you mean by "quite a while", but my eyes are set on finishing the build within two to three months from now  O0
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poulw

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Re: Richelieu 1/200
« Reply #55 on: October 01, 2009, 06:23:20 am »
Finally some progress to show.

The hull is now fully painted and I have started painting all the other bits and pieces.

Here is a pic of the finished hull.
The parts on top of the hull are the ones ready to be painted (arranged in no particular order  ;) )



Here is a close up of the front



The mid section (starboard)



The rear



and the mid section (port)



Don't worry, I have not had a cockatoo invasion - it's a statue behind the ship  ;D ;D ;D
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kiwi96

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Re: Richelieu 1/200
« Reply #56 on: October 01, 2009, 08:40:10 am »
Very impressed with your build to date. Wish mine was progressing as fast. Only seem to have the funnel made to date. Slowly still working on the hull. Any chance of some close ups of all completed bits and pieces before final assembly as can get more detail from places that will be obscured. Knowing it is half the size of my build makes the detail and effort you have put in extremely impressive. Hope mine will look as good.
Regards,
Adrian.
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poulw

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Re: Richelieu 1/200
« Reply #57 on: October 24, 2009, 05:48:37 am »
The ship's boats are now finished.

The whaleboats are 6.5cm long





The motorboats are 5.5cm long



The staffs are only dry fitted as I am not quite sure about the exact available space - the may have to be shortened a bit - and the two 'RICHELIEU' signs came out really well, considering the letters are only 0.9mm high.

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Re: Richelieu 1/200
« Reply #58 on: October 24, 2009, 12:10:00 pm »
Lovely work Poulw. What materials did you use?

Doug
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poulw

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Re: Richelieu 1/200
« Reply #59 on: October 24, 2009, 01:08:29 pm »
The boats are made from styrene sheets and the hulls are vacu-formed.

Decks are 0.6mm veneer cut from 0.6mm sandwiched offcuts - looks like "planks".
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poulw

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Re: Richelieu 1/200
« Reply #60 on: October 27, 2009, 06:57:15 am »
I have now started the fitting out and finished the front deck, except for the AA guns - too risky at this stage.



And from a different angle when almost finished



The two small look-out platforms at the very front will be fitted with the railings.

I wonder how on Earth I am going to make the blast bags for the main guns. Any ideas ???
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Re: Richelieu 1/200
« Reply #61 on: October 27, 2009, 12:53:06 pm »
Quote from: poulw on October 27, 2009, 06:57:15 am

I wonder how on Earth I am going to make the blast bags for the main guns. Any ideas ???

Poul
Usual prefix - this is not something I have done - BUT
I believe the originals were many layers of strong canvas held at both ends (I guess) by bands or bolts through flanges

Perhaps you could make a mould from a hardening clay or similar (perhaps more than one mould) and either vac-form or more likely mould the bags in tissue paper using white glue as the bonding agent.
Yes I do appreciate that these are near-infinitesimally small, but you are a patient and talented modeller :}
andrew
Love the pics as she approaches completion!
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poulw

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Re: Richelieu 1/200
« Reply #62 on: October 29, 2009, 08:06:41 am »
Thanks Andrew,

I've received a few suggestions on blast bags, but they all involve the use of glue.
My main guns can elevate, so this feature would then go out the window.
So, at this stage I think I'll leave it as is,

Anyway, today I have worked constantly on my Richelieu, and this is what she looks like at the end of a very long day

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steve pickstock

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Re: Richelieu 1/200
« Reply #63 on: October 29, 2009, 12:41:08 pm »
Exquisite!
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Re: Richelieu 1/200
« Reply #64 on: October 29, 2009, 05:06:04 pm »
Quote from: poulw on October 29, 2009, 08:06:41 am

I've received a few suggestions on blast bags, but they all involve the use of glue.
My main guns can elevate, so this feature would then go out the window.
So, at this stage I think I'll leave it as is,


Poul

No, it will be better than that!
a couple of layers of tissue paper bonded with white glue is very flexible, and will allow the elevation
So will a VERY thin vac-forming in styrene - perhaps .005 in
OR you could dip in latex solution to make flexible blast bag, but in this case you need to paint it or it will "revert"

More later, but there is still a good solution :}
andrew
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poulw

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Re: Richelieu 1/200
« Reply #65 on: October 30, 2009, 06:18:59 am »
You are probably correct Andrew.

Anyway, I have now figured out that I am not in a hurry. Apart from elevating, the main guns also swivel and are detachable, so however I decide to make the blast bags, it will be easy to do later.

Today I have been trying to rig the cranes.
Very fiddly work, but I am getting there as you can be seen from this photo



All parts are ready to be fitted, so I expect to be able to show the completed battleship in 2-3 weeks time - with updates in between.

The superstructure should be completed over the weekend.
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poulw

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Re: Richelieu 1/200
« Reply #66 on: November 05, 2009, 09:29:31 am »
The fitting out is nearly complete now, and my tray with parts is nearly empty.
All AA guns along the railings still need to be fitted. That will happen after the railings are in place to avoid any accidental damage.

Today I have completed the rear deck.
The small cranes are not yet fixed, as it would make the fitting of railings very difficult.
Again, on the rear deck the AA guns will be fitted after the railings are in place, and so will the ensign staff.



And a complete view

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Dreadstar

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Re: Richelieu 1/200
« Reply #67 on: November 05, 2009, 10:30:50 am »
Words escape me,the ammount of work that you've put into this,is nothing short of spectacular,what a superb job. :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) O0 O0
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poulw

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Re: Richelieu 1/200
« Reply #68 on: November 08, 2009, 01:27:20 am »
 :-) :-) :-) **** COMPLETE ****  :-) :-) :-)

Please enjoy





















It has taken me 2 years, 9 months, and about 7,600 handmade parts to complete her.

O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0

For the record:

Manufactured parts used:
1) 4xProps
2) 4x Anchors
3) Some of the gun barrels
4) Some of the stairs and ladders
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jules64

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Re: Richelieu 1/200
« Reply #69 on: November 08, 2009, 01:42:01 am »
I have thoroughly enjoyed all your posts and would like to thank you for sharing it.

Your work is superb and a great credit to you.

The only question is, what is your next project?

Best wishes
Jules
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poulw

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Re: Richelieu 1/200
« Reply #70 on: November 08, 2009, 01:51:44 am »
Next project:

'The lucky ship' Prinz Eugen 1945 in scale 1:200.
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steve pickstock

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Re: Richelieu 1/200
« Reply #71 on: November 08, 2009, 12:28:55 pm »
"Next up Prinz Eugen"

I admire you. I think your work is inspirational, so I look forwards to reading that one.
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meyer

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Re: Richelieu 1/200
« Reply #72 on: November 08, 2009, 01:02:04 pm »
STUNNING

thanks for sharing
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poulw

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Re: Richelieu 1/200
« Reply #73 on: November 11, 2009, 04:41:28 am »
Unfortunately, I have a sad announcement to make:

Due to an unforeseeable amount of images in my Photobucket account, I will have to reorganise them all into proper sections.

So please be aware, that all my posted pictures in this build diary, as well as my pictures posted in other threads, will most likely have disappeared after the 1st of January 2010  <:(
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Bowwave

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Re: Richelieu 1/200
« Reply #74 on: November 11, 2009, 09:26:09 am »
Quote from: poulw on November 11, 2009, 04:41:28 am
Unfortunately, I have a sad announcement to make:

Due to an unforeseeable amount of images in my Photobucket account, I will have to reorganise them all into proper sections.

So please be aware, that all my posted pictures in this build diary, as well as my pictures posted in other threads, will most likely have disappeared after the 1st of January 2010  <:(
Poul This is exemplary   build  and  a magnificent model to view .Thanks for posting.
Bowwave  :-)) :-)) :-))
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