Hello Everyone,
It is with great trepidation that I start this thread on my build of Digital Navy's USS Arizona. This project is already 19 months old and as you see from my pictures I am not that far into it. It took me 9 months to get the courage to printout the plans and it has taken me 10 more months to finish the internal hull frame work. I was gifted this model by one of our fine members as motivation to join the ship building realm. The subject matter needs no introduction. I could not hope to say anything new that has not already been said about this Ship. Hopefully I will find the time and motivation to move this build forward at a quicker pace in the upcoming months.
I used 2mm Balsa wood for the main hull former as I couldn't find a piece of cardboard long enough and I didn't want a joint in the middle to act as a weak spot. I think the lower frame I went a little to think on the cross pieces as I had to do a lot of cutting to make the joints fit correctly.
I started the hull plating last night and do not have photos of that yet. If anyone has insight as to how to keep them from waving, I am all ears.
Thank you for checking in. Comments and instructional critiques welcome.
Darren
It is with great trepidation that I start this thread on my build of Digital Navy's USS Arizona. This project is already 19 months old and as you see from my pictures I am not that far into it. It took me 9 months to get the courage to printout the plans and it has taken me 10 more months to finish the internal hull frame work. I was gifted this model by one of our fine members as motivation to join the ship building realm. The subject matter needs no introduction. I could not hope to say anything new that has not already been said about this Ship. Hopefully I will find the time and motivation to move this build forward at a quicker pace in the upcoming months.
I used 2mm Balsa wood for the main hull former as I couldn't find a piece of cardboard long enough and I didn't want a joint in the middle to act as a weak spot. I think the lower frame I went a little to think on the cross pieces as I had to do a lot of cutting to make the joints fit correctly.
I started the hull plating last night and do not have photos of that yet. If anyone has insight as to how to keep them from waving, I am all ears.
Thank you for checking in. Comments and instructional critiques welcome.
Darren
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