My Album: Battleship "POTEMKIN"
1August 28, 2024Model Kit: 1_400 POTEMKIN, made by Ogonek (C-180), new box from 199x.
Update Kits:
Ship deck:
There are two manufacturers: ArtwoxModel and Eskadra.
I did a thorough research and comparison between both manufacturers. The ArtwoxModel was left on the table - it is made exactly according to the model, every small, slot and recess is exactly in its place.
Wooden deck: ArtwoxModel (AW50004) - very precisely tuned to the level of the model, every small slot and recess is matched and a piece of anchor chain.
But what cannot be said about the Eskadra wooden deck (EP35008), it has inaccuracies and simplifications - Avoid using this set!
Recommendation - use ArtwoxModel ship deck!
Propeller set: Eskadra (EB 350016), details need finishing.
Squadron (EB 350041) additional details for the chimney kit and anchor chain housing outlet "eyes".
Microdesign's two level sheet sets:
MD 400001, the basic deck building supplement set (the grid is densely packed with details!)
MD 400002, Chimney upgrade kit.
The problem are the gun barrels - that are not offered in this scale. Available for Zvezda 1/200 kit.
Pipes, i.e. all pipes must be made by yourself
2August 28, 2024Ship deck:
There are two manufacturers: ArtwoxModel and Eskadra.
I did a thorough research and comparison between both manufacturers. The ArtwoxModel was left on the table - it is made exactly according to the model, every small, slot and recess is exactly in its place.
Wooden deck: ArtwoxModel (AW50004) - very precisely tuned to the level of the model, every small slot and recess is matched and a piece of anchor chain.
But what cannot be said about the Eskadra wooden deck (EP35008), it has inaccuracies and simplifications - Avoid using this set!
Recommendation - use ArtwoxModel ship deck!
3August 28, 2024Gun Barrels:
The problem - the gun barrels - that are not offered in this scale. Available for Zvezda 1/200 kit, but not for 1/400.
Pipes, i.e. all pipes must be made by yourself, which is what I did:
I used Albion Alloys Ltd. SFT8 - main caliber irons and SFT1 set - all other onboard guns.
4August 28, 2024Gun Barrels:
First Type - made by Pictures - 3. and 4. steps are not correct Size.
Analyzing art Drawings, Pictures, and old Photos - level 3 and 4 corrections required - the transition is in smaller steps!
Suitable set of tubes: SRT8: (1.1; 1.3; 1.5; 1.7) mm!
After comparing the shape and dimensions of the cannon tube selected according to the photos and drawings, the corrected shape was the final choice.
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6August 28, 2024
7August 28, 2024Analyzing art drawings, pictures, and old photos - level 3 and 4 corrections required - the transition is in smaller steps!
Suitable set of tubes: SRT8: (1.1; 1.3; 1.5; 1.7) mm!
After comparing the shape and dimensions of the cannon tube selected according to the photos and drawings, the corrected shape was the final choice.
8August 28, 2024Barrels Set for Main Gun.
9August 28, 2024Drawings-Sketches.
10August 28, 2024Main Gun:
I made a solution that allowed each tube to be independently moved in the vertical direction (change the angle of the tube) and ...
11August 28, 2024Main Tower Gun Barrels
Suitable set of tubes: SRT8: (1.1; 1.3; 1.5; 1.7) mm!
12August 28, 2024Main Gun;
I made a solution that allowed each tube to be independently moved in the vertical direction (change the angle of the tube) and that would allow the turret to rotate.
I solved the fixing and rotation of the tower with a washer and a magnet, it also allows the tower to be removed, but it doesn't just fall off.
13August 28, 2024
14August 28, 2024Main Gun:
I made a solution that allowed the turret to rotate.
I solved the fixing and rotation of the tower with a washer and a magnet, it also allows the tower to be removed, but it doesn't just fall off.
15August 28, 2024Main Gun:
Magnet in position.
16August 28, 2024Main Gun:
I made a solution that allowed each tube to be independently moved in the vertical direction (change the angle of the tube).
It Work!
17August 28, 2024
18August 28, 2024Main Gun: Main caliber gun turret on the ship's bow:
I made a solution that allowed each tube to be independently moved in the vertical direction (change the angle of the tube) and that would allow the turret to rotate.
I solved the fixing and rotation of the tower with a washer and a magnet, it also allows the tower to be removed, but it doesn't just fall off.
19August 28, 2024
20August 28, 2024Main Gun:
Solution that allowed each tube to be independently moved in the vertical direction (change the angle of the tube.
PU-tube (d = 2,4 mm; D = 1,0 mm - needed machining - drill to D = 1,3 mm) and Cu-Tube (d = 1,5 mm; D = 1,3 mm).
21August 28, 2024Main Gun:
solution that allowed each tube to be independently moved in the vertical direction (change the angle of the gun Barrel) - 4 section.
22August 28, 2024
23August 28, 2024Mai Gun:
Solution that allowed each tube to be independently moved in the vertical direction (change the angle of the gun Barrel) - placed in the Gun Tower.
24August 28, 2024
25August 28, 2024Main Gun:
Solution that allowed each tube to be independently moved in the vertical direction (change the angle of the gun Barrel) - Assembling/Gluing Process.
26August 28, 2024Main Gun:
solution that allowed each tube to be independently moved in the vertical direction (change the angle of the gun Barrel) - after fixing and gluing.
27August 28, 2024
28August 28, 2024Gun Tower of the Main Caliber (305 mm).
29August 28, 2024Gun Tower of the Main Caliber (305 mm).
30August 28, 2024Gun Tower of the Main Caliber (305 mm).
31August 28, 2024Main Gun:
The gun turret of the ship's bow main caliber - the tower in the rotated position.
32August 28, 2024The upper deck, plastic casting parts have been cut off and sanded and replaced with PE parts.
33August 28, 2024The upper deck, plastic casting parts have been cut off and sanded and replaced with PE parts.
34August 28, 2024The upper deck, plastic casting parts have been cut off and sanded and replaced with PE parts. Surfaces cleaned with "fiber brush".
35August 28, 2024Lifeboats (4x)- the injection molded part (Ogonek (C-180) Part Pos. No.: 39), has the contents cut out and the surfaces are sanded, the PE parts (MD 400001, Pos.: 35; 34 + 49) are cut out and sanded.
Painting Scheme:
Assembled Kit: Ogonek (C-180) Part Pos. No.: 39 and MD 400001, Pos.: 49 - Inside and Outside surfaces n White;
MD 400001, Pos.: 35; 34 - Natural Wood (the Pound Wood - needed to Check!).
After painting and varnishing, assemble and glue together the parts with the hull and deck wood finish of the lifeboat.
36August 28, 2024Lifeboats - the injection molded part (Ogonek (C-180), Pos. 30 and 31) has the contents cut out and the surfaces are sanded, the PE parts (MD 400001: Pos. 46; 45; 47 + 48 - 2x) are cut out and sanded.
Painting Scheme:
Assembled Kit: Ogonek (C-180), Pos. 30 and 31 + PE Pos. 47+ 48 - 2x - White;
MD 400001: Pos. 46; 45 - Natural Wood.
After painting and varnishing, assemble and glue together the parts with the hull and deck wood finish of the lifeboat.
37August 28, 2024Lifeboats - Work in Progress.
38October 3, 2024The lifeboats have been cleaned and the PE parts cut out and cleaned.
They will have to wait for their sequel.
39October 3, 2024The lifeboats have been cleaned and the PE parts cut out and cleaned.
They will have to wait for their sequel.
40October 3, 2024The lifeboats have been cleaned and the PE parts cut out and cleaned.
They will have to wait for their sequel.
41October 3, 2024The lifeboats have been cleaned and the PE parts cut out and cleaned.
They will have to wait for their sequel.
Priming, base tinting, painting, varnishing, etc.
42October 3, 2024All Set of the lifeboats have been cleaned and the PE parts cut out and cleaned.
They will have to wait for their sequel.
Priming, base tinting, painting, varnishing, etc.
43October 3, 2024I considered the options and found that I would not glue the body coils together until all the magazine covers and illuminator frames were in place and cleaned.
44October 3, 2024Cannon Slot Covers - Work in Progress
45October 3, 2024Cannon Slot Covers - Work in Progress
46October 3, 2024Cannon Slot Covers - Work in Progress
47October 3, 2024Illuminator Frame.
Now all the more monotonous work on this model, the edges of the porthole.
They are miniature and delicate.
You can't see without a magnifying glass.
Cut out and sand the edges clean.
Cut out, need sanding.
48October 3, 2024Illuminator Frame.
Cut out, need sanding.
49October 3, 2024Illuminator Frame - Work in Progress.
I use a (CLOVER, Japan) stud to position the porthole and support the porthole from the inside (Hole) and prevent the frame from deforming.
For sanding, I use MIRKA Sanding Sponge #320, so that it is elastic and only sands the protruding chips.
50October 3, 2024Illuminator Frame - Work in Progress.
... For sanding, I use MIRKA Sanding Sponge #320 ...
51October 3, 2024Illuminator Frame - Frames of Illuminators - cleaned.
Ready for gluing.
52October 3, 2024Installation of Illuminator Frames.
As an auxiliary instrument when returning (CLOVER, Japan). It's a neat tool!
Adhesives: CAP CA and Bardahl Cyano 6.
Illuminator Frames are glued in place.
Glue marks not cleaned.
53October 3, 2024Installation of Illuminator Frames.
As an auxiliary instrument when returning (CLOVER, Japan). It's a neat tool!
Adhesives: CAP CA and Bardahl Cyano 6.
Illuminator Frames are glued in place.
Glue marks not cleaned.
54October 3, 2024Comparison of Hull sides of a Ship (view of the sides of the Ship's Hull).
Upper Part: Ship Hull without Illuminator Frames.
Lower Part: Ship Hull Illuminator Frames are glued in place.
Glue marks cleaned.
Small details, however, add spaciousness and detail.
I hope that small details, however, add 3D spaciousness and detail.
I hope that under the color, they will also be visible!
55October 3, 2024Comparison of Hull sides of a Ship (view from the Bow of the Ship's Hull).
Upper Part: Ship Hull without Illuminator Frames.
Lower Part: Ship Hull Illuminator Frames are glued in place.
Glue marks cleaned.
56October 3, 2024Comparison of Hull sides of a Ship (view of the Middle Section of the Ship).
Upper Part: Ship Hull without Illuminator Frames.
Lower Part: Ship Hull Illuminator Frames are glued in place.
Glue marks cleaned.
57October 3, 2024Comparison of Hull sides of a Ship (view from the Stern Side of the Ship's Hull).
Upper Part: Ship Hull without Illuminator Frames.
Lower Part: Ship Hull Illuminator Frames are glued in place.
Glue marks cleaned.
The upper half of the ship's hull is waiting for its sequel.
Quietly and calmly, but it is important that the process is still moving forward!
58October 20, 2024Ship Propellers.
Is a big different between Molded Plastic Propeller Quality and Update Kit Propellers Quality (they Made from Molded Brass!).
59October 20, 2024Actuaali in the Box Printed/Marked Text: Scale: 1/350, in Real Scale for: 1/400.
60October 20, 2024The difference is noticeable.
The plastic casting, which should be more detailed, is complete rubbish.
Metal casting! is much finer and more precise.
61October 20, 2024The complete confusion was the placement of the propeller power shafts, which are marked on the sides of the ship's hull - at an angle!?
At first, I put it according to the markings (roughened marks on both sides of the body!).
62October 20, 2024Plastic casting shafts were replaced with brass tubes.
In order to position and fix the axis, I drilled holes in both the transition pieces that join the housing, as well as the so-called bearing stand, before the propeller.
It should be noted right away that the ships of this era had power shafts in their entire length in their own protective casing.
The first pictures show only the shaft, the final version has the shaft in the housing.
It also made the entire propeller shaft design strong and rigid.
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65October 20, 2024Initila Version - At first, I put it according to the markings (roughened marks on both sides of the body!).
66October 20, 2024Initila Version - At first, I put it according to the markings (roughened marks on both sides of the body!).
67October 20, 2024Initila Version - At first, I put it according to the markings (roughened marks on both sides of the body!).
68October 20, 2024Initila Version - At first, I put it according to the markings (roughened marks on both sides of the body!).
It started to bother me until I picked up the literature published about the sisters and started to find out what it was all about.
Ref.: battleship BORODINO, with drawings etc
Confirmation of suspicions, the shaft axis came from the main engine directly behind the ship to the propeller!
69October 20, 2024Final Version - the shaft axis came from the main engine directly behind the ship to the propeller!
70October 20, 2024
71October 20, 2024Final Version - the shaft axis came from the main engine directly behind the ship to the propeller!
72October 20, 2024Final Version - the shaft axis came from the main engine directly behind the ship to the propeller!
Much better View and it is Similar with Photos.
The first pictures show only the shaft, the final version has the shaft in the Housing.
The Shaft Housing also made the entire propeller shaft design strong and rigid.
73October 20, 2024Final Version - the shaft axis came from the main engine directly behind the ship to the propeller!
Much better View and it is Similar with Photos.
74October 20, 2024Final Version - the shaft axis came from the main engine directly behind the ship to the propeller!
Much better View and it is Similar with Photos.
Unfortunately, photographs taken of the ship's power shaft and its location were not found or received. There is, but the interesting part is either in the shadows or is dark and barely visible from the pictures.
Two ships side by side. By preparing in this way, it gave the opportunity to measure, assemble, and glue the details in place for each side with easier effort. Check both visually and by size.
The body parts were not assembled together before, when all the other details were in place.
75October 20, 2024Final Version - the shaft axis came from the main engine directly behind the ship to the propeller!
View from Bottom.
It also made the entire propeller shaft design strong and rigid.
Unfortunately, photographs taken of the ship's power shaft and its location were not found or received. There is, but the interesting part is either in the shadows or is dark and barely visible from the pictures.
Two ships side by side. By preparing in this way, it gave the opportunity to measure, assemble, and glue the details in place for each side with easier effort. Check both visually and by size.
The body parts were not assembled together before, when all the other details were in place.
76October 20, 2024Final Version - the shaft axis came from the main engine directly behind the ship to the propeller!
Both Schip Sides.
77October 20, 2024Final Version - the shaft axis came from the main engine directly behind the ship to the propeller!
Both Ship Sides Fixed together with Clamp.
78October 20, 2024Ship hull halves before gluing together.
79October 20, 2024Ship hull halves before gluing together.
80October 20, 2024Ship hull Assembling:
And then went with the hull halves of the ship for quick delivery.
There are no direct pictures of the gluing process.
Since the work was very busy, there was no time for other activities.
I put the whole body together, checked the accuracy and alignment of the resulting joint.
81October 20, 2024I fixed the stern with a clamp and first glued the nose part together. I had to bend and play to get it to fit correctly.
It was an old model that had been standing for a long time, the sides of the body and also the deck had waves inside. From the traces of puttying, you can get a picture of the corrugation of the hull.
It wasn't the worst thing that happened.
82October 20, 2024Ship Rudder.
The last part of the ship's steering mechanism, or rudder.
I went for preparation - I cut it all off and sanded it into one.
83October 20, 2024Ship Rudder.
I went for preparation - I cut it all off and sanded it into one.
I made the rudder moveable (turnable), and in connection with that, the body also needed processing.
84October 20, 2024Ship Rudder.
I went for preparation - I cut it all off and sanded it into one.
I made the rudder moveable (turnable), and in connection with that, the body also needed processing.
85October 20, 2024Ship Rudder.
Intermediate check.
86October 20, 2024Ship Rudder.
The rudder itself was extremely finely crafted and multi-layered (PE).
87October 20, 2024Ship Rudder.
The rudder itself was extremely finely crafted and multi-layered (PE).
88October 20, 2024Ship Rudder.
Intermediate check.
89October 20, 2024Ship Rudder.
Rudder in position.
90October 20, 2024Ship Rudder.
But the end result was beautiful and functional.
Why mobility for a static model? In my opinion, it adds nuance and depth.
Rotating cannon turrets (main calibers), the possibility to change the angle of each iron, rudder, etc.).
91October 20, 2024Ship Rudder.
92October 20, 2024Ship Rudder.
Shaft Propellers and Rudder in the position.
Final result was beautiful and functional.
Why mobility for a static model? In my opinion, it adds nuance and depth.
Rotating cannon turrets (main calibers), the possibility to change the angle of each iron, rudder, etc.).
93October 20, 2024Anchor Hawse Pipe Hole Flange.
(from Polymer Resin)
A small detail that in turn adds 3D spatiality to the entire model.
94October 20, 2024Ship's hull assembled, side view.
95October 20, 2024Ship's hull assembled, side view.
96October 20, 2024Ship's hull assembled, top view.
Intermediate inspection, before the next stage of work (deck structures)
The bow and stern deck are glued in place.
The cannon storms are in their positions.
The middle upper deck is lifted into place.
97October 20, 2024Bow Deck - putty marks give an idea of the waviness of the deck.
98October 20, 2024Ship Boiler System Deck Parts - Chimneys.
PE-Kit and reference with Plastic Moulded Parts.
99October 20, 2024Boiler System Deck Parts - Chimneys (Smokestack).
The next Challenge - fine sheet metal work - Chimney Pipes.
Either solder or glue.
100October 20, 2024Ship Rudder and Propellers.
101October 20, 2024Stern Deck w Cannon storm.
102October 20, 2024Bow Deck - putty marks give an idea of the waviness of the deck.
103October 20, 2024Boiler System Deck Parts - Chimneys.
PE-Kit and reference with Plastic Moulded Parts.
Only three Chimney Base Plates remain in use from the Plastic Casting Set.
Other parts of the plastic casting remain for taking the template and measurement.
104October 20, 2024Boiler System Deck Parts - Chimneys.
Update Kit from Polymer Resin - Additional set of Deflectors (Ventilation System Pipes), (in Dark Grey).
Above for the Background - Plastic Casting Details (in Lighter Grey)
105October 20, 2024Boiler System Deck Parts - Chimneys.
PE-Kit and reference with Plastic Moulded Parts.
Only three Chimney Base Plates remain in use from the Plastic Casting Set.
Other parts of the plastic casting remain for taking the template and measurement.
Bottom left: Update Kit from Polymer Resin - Additional set of Steam Pipes/Chimneys.
The next Stage - the Chimney Act.
106October 20, 2024Anchor Hawse Pipe Hole Flange.
(from Polymer Resin).
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Album info
Instead of an introduction:
Randomly tidying up the house and throwing away the unnecessary stuff, I found one box, just in case, I looked inside, because it was clear that there was still something in it.
When I opened it, another box came out and inside it I discovered two boxes. Upon closer examination, it turned out that these are model boxes!
Ship models, both models in 1/400 scale: Aurora and Potemkin. I had acquired them at some point in the hope that I would someday put them back together, painted and at a new level.
One of my first big ship models from childhood. As a preschooler, the models were simply assembled from the box, at that time models were not painted or supplemented, there was nothing like that. It's good if you could buy something in the store (Made in USSR!).
Finding it again was a complete nostalgia hit.
Very peculiarly shaped, ships. Ships of their era (1900). Potemkin - the ship has a unique and beautiful shape, beautiful two main turrets, deck and superstructures.
I cleaned the sides of the body to put together for a visual, very nice shape.
I did the same with the cannon head caliber storms. They gave the shape and outline of a beautiful ship. Everything else was relatively miserable and cast of questionable quality.
The ship's deck was full of mold pusher marks, all large and eye-catching - it's horrible to think about the time spent on puttying and sanding, recreating the lines of the deck, etc.
I thought that I wouldn't throw it away, but I would make a mini base plate and pour the models with the grids as they are, all in completely transparent EPO mass.
I stayed to clean the body and the deck and the larger parts and did not dare to throw it away.
Next, I started looking in the "Scalemates" environment to see if there was anything in terms of upgrade kits for such an old model. And lo and behold, I found it, and then I started combing through the pages of manufacturers and sellers until I gathered everything I needed.
First, I took on "Potemkin" and got this set together.
And went to build again. Due to their size (1/72 U-9) etc., other works have been put behind painting.
Now a new project is on the table: "POTJOMKIN"
Such a positive experience for tinkering this fall, which helps to get away from other topics for a while.
I will also try to reflect the workflow as much as possible.
