Author Archives: 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →