Ship Project - Assembly

Photo #1

Here is a photo of the assembled model.  It is largely painted though not completely and it has not been weathered.   There are a lot of learnings coming out of this build that I will apply to the model files and then I will print and paint a final version.  In the meantime, I will practice some weathering techniques on this version.

In the remainder of this post I will detail the changes that need to be made for what I expect will be the final version of the model!

Photo #2

Planned changes for a final version of the model (in no particular order):

• Hatches and other details should have inset outlines that will accept a pin line of black paint (#3)
• Railings should look the same (#2)
• Ladder should fit in cutout (#3)
• Support pillars for bridge need to be shorter and the whole configuration needs to be rethought for assembly (#4)
• Structures such as the life raft, forward hatch, and anchor capstans should be printed as stand alone items for ease of painting (#2, #5)
• Hole in the crane boom is on the wrong side (#6)



Photo #3

• Layering on hull is accentuated by weathering (even at 80 microns). Suggest final print at a low 60 microns, varnish, and then sand.

General observations:

• All parts should be printed at 60 micron resolution and at very slow speed to hide ridging
• Parts with flat surfaces should be rotated by 45 degrees so filament lines look more natural (#3)

Photo #4

Photo #5

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Photo #7