Nothing to it. I got a copy of the blueprints and they are in what they call 16th scale, or 1/16 inch equals a foot. (1/16 x 12 = 1/192) So I made a couple of copies of the blue prints, they cut out the various decks with scissors and used them as patterns to cut the plastic. Made some spacers to keep the decks the proper distance apart and glued them together. I then glued thin plastic to the lower decks to form the hulls. For the life boats, guns etc. I cheated and bought them in scale from a couple of ship modeling houses. I have purchased a photo etch kit, and plan to produce the rails in photo etch, as well and the ships name plate and other small details. Will upload some photos soon.
Hi Jerry, I must admit I fist read that as "Detective First Class"! : ) I may print that for my niece's husband who is a "Detective" by job title, but I think you badge describes him better. : )
What model are you working on? I have not posted much. I am working on a model of the SS/USAT Dorchester in 1/196th scale, in plastic.
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Modelships Group; I have uploaded a couple of pictures of my Improved Amati Keel Klamper. Look in my "Golden Hands" album. Details...
Hello Jerry - I just joined this group and I'm very impressed with the tools you've created and posted for all of us. I hope I'm not being out of line, as I'm...
Hi George, First, thanks for your compliment. Seecond, here are my comments on your very welcome constructive criticism. Proper nomenclature is "Cross Test...
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Modelships Group; (Attention George Shaeffer!) Check out the "Golden Hands" album. New photos of the Cross Test Level Mount as...
Ladies and Gentelmen of the ModelShips Group; I have uploaded some photos to the "Golden Hands" album. Of my retrofit fence stop for the Jim Byrnes Saw. Since...
Hi Jerry, I must admit I fist read that as "Detective First Class"! : ) I may print that for my niece's husband who is a "Detective" by job title, but I think...
Wow! I am impressed.... Jerry ... From: Stan Brewer To: Modelships@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2008 2:58 AM Subject: Re: Model ships ------- Photo...
Nothing to it. I got a copy of the blueprints and they are in what they call 16th scale, or 1/16 inch equals a foot. (1/16 x 12 = 1/192) So I made a couple...
Well, Sir, that is a lot of "Nothing to it" ! Photos will be looked forward to... Photo etch? What do you have/plan to use for any bending of the photo etched...
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