Brian's 1/350 1918 Dreadnaught build

[Bri62]

Hi Brian
i have the trumpeter 1907 version under way (but currently on the back burner), I have water-lined my version and am adding a fare bit of aftermarket product so going at it slowly. Will be watching your build with interest.

Pull up a chair Graham, your 1907 version does it have railings for the main deck ?

[BigGrandad]

I've the Trumpy 1907 Dreadnought in the stash, but as is my habit, I'll be waterlining it - not easy, as all the cross bulkheads will need cutting as well - I did consider buying metal barrels, but I found the kit parts were just as good!
Dave

Hi Dave
i am in the process of building the 1907 trumpeter kit< I have water lined my version

Pull up a chair Graham, your 1907 version does it have railings for the main deck

Pull up a chair Graham, your 1907 version does it have railings for the main deck ?

hi Brian

Not yet, but it will do!!!! Will send you a couple of pics of my build in it’s current state.

[BigGrandad]

Hi Brian
My dreadnought in it’s current state.


I have fitted a veneer deck, a word of warning if you are contemplating this, the ‘self adhesive’ backing only stays put for a few days!!! I had to carefully lift all of the decks and add multiple spots of cyanolite to make sure it stayed put!!!! Just found a few more spots that need attention now that it has been bought back out of storage.
It’s going back on it’s work frame now and I may do a bit more in the near future now that I have seen your thread.

[BigGrandad]

I've the Trumpy 1907 Dreadnought in the stash, but as is my habit, I'll be waterlining it - not easy, as all the cross bulkheads will need cutting as well - I did consider buying metal barrels, but I found the kit parts were just as good!
Dave

Hi Dave
i am building the 1907 version, water-lined.
here is how I sorted it.
Might be a bit overkill but better that than a collapse further down the line!

[Bri62]

Both very nice indeed

[Bri62]

All premiered up.

[Dave Ward]

I've never had any problems with the veneer lifting - probably just lucky! I do clean the plastic with IPA before carefully applying the veneer, using a paint brush handle to press down firmly in the corners. I also varnish the deck after a couple of days - this seals the wood & you can remove any paint slips that happen subsequently..............
Dave

[BigGrandad]

OK
That might be where I went wrong, the deck did get a coat of primer, and maybe a bit of the base colour, used colour coats for this so I thought it would be OK. I have varnished the veneer but after the original problems.

[Mickc1440]

Like JR I’m not a ship builder but love watching what you guys do

[Bri62]

[Bri62]

Had a bit of a mishap although I have/had a wooden deck I left my model room door open and the dog thought it was a chew ....... could have been worse he could of chowed down on my model, anyway I wanted to try to paint a deck.

[Mark1]

Oh dear!!! Did he get a flying lesson down the garden lol

[Bri62]

Oh dear!!! Did he get a flying lesson down the garden lol

Nah ........my fault for leaving the door open he's only a young dog

[Bri62]

Ordered a new deck but it's coming from Aus so will be a week/10 days but there is stuff I can do in the mean time

[Bri62]

Need help I think I'm going mad parts F20 and F21 can't find them there is no F sprue or am I missing something