Afternoon Folks

As a few of you's are aware I tend to start off well on a new build then dwindle off after I have completed the "skeleton"

Well I have come across a model of the SD14 which consists mainly off a "skeleton" depicting all the frames bulkheads cabins holds etc

I think it would make an interesting object to look at even if I decide not to add the hull plates

The model was designed as a teaching aid for the port fire brigade to familiarise themselves with the layout of the ship so omitting the hull skin should be acceptable

Kit details. http://www.marcle.co.uk/sd14.htm


The real thing. https://www.yfanefa.com/record/24352

If u watched the short video Think it will take me longer than 16 weeks

The kit comes printed on 225gsm A3 size manila card

I will be copying those onto card that is glossy on both sides (1:1 as will be nearly 7 feet)

This will save using the originals and ******** it up and also means I do not need to seal the card if painting

Did consider using styrene but would work out quite expensive plus it will be a lot easier to score and fold card rather than score and snap styrene


Hope to get started soon
Thanks for looking'

Yea! Another one to drool over!
I love watching you put these together, one day I'll start my Monitor (if only all these extra projects didn't keep getting in the way!)
Looking forward to the next part already.

Best of luck.

Robin.

Hi Budgie

It looks like an exciting build not many of us older members post now good to hear from you and good luck with your build.

Regards

Trev

Evening Folks

I have glued the longitudals down and dry fitted the "frames"

Couple of frames are missing as I heavy handedly cut thru the fold lines so will need to redo them

Humming and hawing at the moment on whether to continue this way or restart using a slightly thicker card

The folded parts helps keep the frames steady BUT i quite fancy the idea of seeing as much of the frames and all the other parts as possible ...will I need to do away with the folded part and use a slightly thicker card

Supposed to have been a training aid showing all the compartments etc so covering the hull would defeat the purpose

I am also over thinking the instructions saying to keep flat when it cannot be as the hull plates over lap fwd to aft port to stbd

Still have problems lining up the lines on the hull plates
I just can't seem to get them bang on







Thanks for looking

That looks rather special.

Really love how all the symmetry of the parts look.

Tony

Hi Folks
Progress so far

Starting to glue the longitudes