I was going to bend the roof section but on examination of photographs
saw that they were definitely sheets bolted
to a frame so I had to follow real build to get the effect
End sections cut and will now be soldered into place.
Main roof section laid down and turret frame laid out
End bits added and tacked into place.
Turned over. Do not fuss about solder getting on plates. This is normal.
You will clean all outside solder off when finished.
I was going to fold the sides but the radius was wrong. So I cut them in my
guillotine to give the sharp edge. Number everything you cut to save yourself
from mistakes.
Add the side bits. Pay the closest attention to the edge joins. When the
model is painted this is the detail that will catch your eye.
The corner piece at the front added last.
Add the side bits.
Front and back sections next.
As the front and back sections are radiused they need to be rolled to
diameter.
The back of the turret has a kick in it so put it in the brake press and
carefully bend.
Turret in the rough. Some detail etched in and the rest to be added once
cleaned up and attachment system worked out.
Anton and Bruno ............ Starting to look like a battleship.
Side view.
August 23, 2010 Update
Looking like a battleship at last
Guns will traverse
I am using a model tank system with a modified controller
Very battleship-like!
A difficult part of the build is making the turret tops both removable and
having a good fit for appearance.
