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First part of stern decoration printed

Posted on 17. April 2013 by togrovictory

Today I received the first parts of my 3D-printed stern decoration. I was excited when I opened the package because this is by far the most complicated part I made. At the first glance I was disappointed because I thought … Continue reading →

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3D printed parts of stern gallery completed

Posted on 19. March 2013 by togrovictory

I was able to do a bit of 3D-design-work and managed to finish the models for the stern gallery. They consist of two sets. One for the decoration parts for the stern face (tweaked version of the model from the … Continue reading →

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Figurehead paintjob

Posted on 26. August 2012 by togrovictory

As I am still restricted to my small desk I took out the figurehead castings I bought from Caldercraft (which look and fit so much better than the original Panart parts, see here) and my tiniest brushes and did some … Continue reading →

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Tiny progess! Well … tiny!!!

Posted on 12. August 2012 by togrovictory

I had the opportunity to get some of my modelling stuff home from where I store it temporarily until I have a place to build again. I brought some parts which I intend to paint in the coming weeks/months, because … Continue reading →

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3D gallery decorations in the making

Posted on 18. June 2012 by togrovictory

Though I am not able to build I was started designing 3D parts for the quarter galleries. They are not yet finished but I am well on my way. I used a scan of a 1:48 plan from my Arthur … Continue reading →

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I sold something!!!!!!!!

Posted on 3. June 2012 by togrovictory

Whow!! When I computer modeled some parts for my own model for 3D printing, I never thought that someone (other that me) actually would buy these parts from Shapeways. Nervertheless I created a shop at Shapeways because it was just a … Continue reading →

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Still alive….. !

Posted on 12. May 2012 by togrovictory

As you can see at the date it’s been a while since the last update. Two blog entries were lost and I did not have the nerve to redo them again…  Even though there was some progress until the end … Continue reading →

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Planking of second layer begins

Posted on 25. February 2011 by togrovictory

After finishing the first layer it is time to begin with the second. This time everything should be more precise because this is what will be seen later….  The top picture shows the gunports painted red and the first planks … Continue reading →

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Starboard side completed

Posted on 24. November 2010 by togrovictory

Today the first layer of planks was completed on the starboard side. The sharp bend at the stern was quite difficult but I am satisfied with the result. There are a few dents here and there but they will be … Continue reading →

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Completing the planking of the fore section

Posted on 27. October 2010 by togrovictory

The fore half of the hull has been completely planked – well at least the first layer of planks.  I started with the starboard side and I learned quite a lot during that process. I applied that knowledge to the … Continue reading →

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