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Dry Dock Modeler Building Better Ship Models

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Ships in Scale - Latest Issue
September/October '26

Speedwell 1752 by Rustyj - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:36 - Ketch-Rigged Sloop

Really nice work. I bet it’s fun. I’d be a little tempted to skip the deck.

By glbarlow · 15 minutes ago15 min
Help with 3d cad lofting the hull

I just realized, if you were asking what software @Thukydides is using, I'm not sure..

The link I posted to the Pandora project, is using Blender.

By Gregory · 1 hour ago1 hr
Hudson River Sloop Amelia by Chuck - 1840's - 1/4" scale - POB

Lovely construction (as usual), Chuck!
John

By Jim Lad · 1 hour ago1 hr
Help with 3d cad lofting the hull

Hi. In fact, every case is different and there is no single, universal solution when it comes to correctly lofting ship hull surfaces in 3D. Furthermore, it also depends to a large extent on the specific 3D software.

Be that as it may, a fairly effective, general method for lofting satisfactory surfaces in more challenging cases is to loft not the entire surface in one go, but in longitudinal strips. Usually, two such strips per side are sufficient for the underwater section of the hull, but particularly tricky cases require more strips, or even splitting them transversely. However, this is a method that I can – and sometimes even have to – use in Rhino 3D, which is the programme I use, and I’m not sure whether it will work in all other programmes of this type.

It’s best to illustrate this visually with a suitable example, as written explanations are particularly ineffective in this specific context, and hopefully there will be an opportunity to do so in one of my upcoming projects of this kind.

By Waldemar · 5 hours ago5 hr
Jib Sail Construction

Thanks Thukydides - Steel had just what I needed.

By Anchor Klanker · 5 hours ago5 hr
Ferrari 412 T2 The Last of the F1 Twelve Cylinder Cars - by DocRob - Model Factory Hiro - 1/12- Multimedia

Today, I finished the gearbox and rear suspension sub assemblies, but still need to touch up some blemishes. I have to remember, how I repaired smaller issues with the carbon fiber decals, my working method is gone with the old forum, but I think, it was touching up with a weathering pencil or a normal soft pencil. The construction around the suspension was delicate, to say the least. You always have to think about a working sequence, to get all these axles, arms and supports together in one go, without knocking off some coolers or others.
The brake discs were sprayed with Zero Paints carbon fiber paint, which looks convincing in 1/12 scale.

The rear wing support was a nightmare to build and I don´t know why, because while test fitting everything sat perfectly. I had to reglue parts, because the fit was poor now and the structural integrity was not given. When I had to build this again, I might cut the short cast pins and substitute them with brass rods, which hold the inner and outer (not yet installed) wing parts.
Another mock up with engine and transmission:

Cheers Rob

By DocRob · 6 hours ago6 hr
33ft Royal Shallop circa 1691 by Blue Ensign – Vanguard - Royal/Admirals Barge – 3d printed Resin - 1:48 scale.

If you look at the contemporary model figures...a lot a them are sitting more upright and the oar is above their upper legs. Maybe you can bend some of their torso's at waist height? (just thinking with you)

By Ronald-V · 6 hours ago6 hr
Hobbymill.EU News and Updates

Thanks, I need to make sure I have my list of requirements so I can order it all at the same time

Tim

By Oakheart · 8 hours ago8 hr
Jib Sail Construction

On World of Books you find an used one for just 40£.
Whenever possible I avoid Amazon.

Peter

By flyer · 8 hours ago8 hr
Hawker Hurricane Mk XII by AndyP - Arma Hobby - 1:72

I like it Andy, almost has the superficial look of a pre-war Hurricane, glad the varnish played nicely with the decal solutions this time! 😬

By AJohnson · 8 hours ago8 hr

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