Well here we are after a long 5 months of work which equates to just under 500 hours build time for this impressive model, and one we are very pleased with! Here she is mounted on the plinth ready to go into the final display case.
Articles for May 2016
Lifeboats
Well here we are approaching the end of the build with over 490 hours spent on this project and now its to the last few items, the lifeboats and associated fittings. Once these are installed its then down to a tidy up and check the paintwork for any damage...
More views of the ship
Below are just a few close up images of the ship.
Anchors – 3D printed
I took some time out the other evening to draw up some anchors that I printed using the new blend of resin from FunToDo that is designed for the Form1+ printer as this allows me to produce very small items with lots of detail.
Boat Deck Update
The boat deck is nearly complete with the addition of the fittings and the davits ready to take the life boats, all that needs to be added is the derricks in the stowed positions.
Deck Guns
Just a few images of the 3D printed deck guns now completely painted and installed.
Boat Deck Fittings
Here’s a few images of the 3d printed fittings on the boat deck.
Main Guns
All four of the main turret guns are now installed and complete with associated fittings placed around them as shown on the HMS Antrim drawings.
Deck Guns
Another partly finished job was the installation of the 3 pdr and 12 pdr deck guns, which have been 3D printed using the new FunToDo resin blend designed for the Form1+. Due to the size of the guns extra care is required to remove them from the support material...
Turret Guns
Another job completed today was the installation of the four main turret guns.