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Imai 1/50 Catalan Ship Completed

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  • Member since
    March 2012
  • From: Marysville, WA
Posted by David_K on Monday, December 29, 2014 9:02 AM

It really is a compelling kit.  Despite its simplicity, there's something awesome about it.

A great example of Imai's ability to make details really pop....

Can't wait to see what you do with her, Steve!

Dave

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  • Member since
    July 2010
  • From: Tempe AZ
Posted by docidle on Sunday, December 28, 2014 8:40 PM

Here is some of the beautiful detailing on the hull.  This is one of the reasons I am loving this kit.  Another is the ease of construction as well as the density of the parts.  The are some ejection marks I will have to deal with soon but most of them are fairly hidden.

Steve

 

       

 

 

  • Member since
    July 2010
  • From: Tempe AZ
Posted by docidle on Sunday, December 28, 2014 2:14 PM

Rod,

Thanks for checking out my build log.  I actually did go over your build log again for pointers.  Not only did I find the post about the deck and glueing it in with the hull, but also the post where you had some heavy duty clamps on the keel.  You can be sure I will ask if I run into any trouble or have a question.

Thanks,

Steve

       

 

 

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Greenville,Michigan
Posted by millard on Sunday, December 28, 2014 11:00 AM

Steve

 Good luck with your build.The biggest thing is when you glue the hull sides together.you have to put the main deck in at the same time.Painting the deck and the inside of the hull is must.Plus its a real tight fit.I normal put the hulls together then slip the main deck in but not on this one.Questions or a problem you know how to get a hold of me.

Rod

  • Member since
    July 2010
  • From: Tempe AZ
Posted by docidle on Saturday, December 27, 2014 8:48 PM

This is something I never thought I would find with a Imai kit, flash.  The piece of decking that is second from the right has a hunk of flash in the hatchway.  Easily removed but....... dang.

Steve

       

 

 

  • Member since
    July 2010
  • From: Tempe AZ
Imai 1/50 Catalan Ship Completed
Posted by docidle on Saturday, December 27, 2014 8:44 PM

*** I’m just replacing the missing photos that were loaded on PhotoBucket but have been removed. Otherwise the WIP loses it effectiveness ***

Enjoy,

Steve

 

Since I am having difficulties rigging at this time, I have put the Nina/Pinta as well as the HMS Dreadnought on hold. Therefore, I started the Imai Catalan Ship since it has really large pieces which are easier than small delicate pieces to handle.  I will be ecstatic if I can make this ship look at least half as nice as Rod Millard's Catalan model.

The history of this odd looking model has been discussed in other posts, so it should be sufficient to say that this is a model of a model known as the Mataro Ship.

The first installment shows the box and the contents as well as the rigging line I purchased from Syren Ship Model Company.  At this point I plan on using the kit supplied blocks but I will probably change them out for Syren's wooden blocks.

Since the boys are out of school for Winter Break, I won't be posting regularly..... but then again, when have I ever done so in the past.........?

Enjoy,

Steve

 

 

 

       

 

 

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