Tag: spotting deck

Close-up photos

I think you will agree that these photos show off all the details and work involved in making this model.


Fitting Out.

Over the past few months our aim was to design and create all the modules that make up the ships structure, and whilst this post may seem to jump ahead in a big way its just now that the modules are being added together to create the model. The following image shows the main structure…


Spotting Platform Update

Today we took delivery of all the fine brass rods needed for this model, and we started adding the rods to the Spotting Platform as can be seen from the images below. The rods were joined mainly using soldering and then a thin but strong glue was used to hold them in place. Just a…


Spotting Deck Update 2

Below are a couple of images of the spotting deck with the platform, after a quick coat of primer to check the fit and to help show any blemishes that may be present from the removal of the support system during the 3D printing process. Once we receive the brass rod the two sections can…


Spotting Deck Update

The spotting deck platform has now been designed and 3D printed and has been designed to fit directly into the upper section. After a 5 hour print time and all the supports removed the part was given a little clean up around the edges to ensure a snug fit. All that’s needed now is the…


Spotting Deck

Another job underway is the creation of the Spotting Deck on the main mast, which has been designed using a CAD program and then the file converted in to a printing file. As you will see from the images below the top half of the deck has been created by using 3D printing. The next…