Supermarine Walrus
The 3d work done in fusion 360. Really easy software to use.
Main reference materials that I used for this project.
This image shows the reference images used, they are scaled to 1/48 (ignore the 1/200). Gives a good idea how the finish project will look.
The first few items printed and ready.
Because of the size of the turret I had to print it in 2 sections. The air vents were printed individually and glued in place.
The rivets are punched from foil, and dynmo tape used to ensure that the rivets are straight. The are fixed in place with varnish.
The rivets in place and the range finder assembly glued.
The text of the steel is created with model filler, humbrol thinned with extra thin tamiya glue, this is then stipple on and left to dry.
Once the putty had dried the peaks were sanded back to give the steel texture.
The texture also serves to flatten out the ridges from the 3d printing process
6Should hold a nice wash when the painting is done
Barrels attached
The catapult coated and sanded.
The turret barbette printed, you can see the ball race which will allow the turret to rotate
This is the turret interface ring, I will attach a servo to the center hole and control the rotation with a arduino board.
All the turret assembly main components
Ball race
Test fit of all the components
The turret rotates really smoothly.
Process of printing the deck structure that wraps around the barbette. This is the right half.
The lattice infill give great strength and reduces weight. It also stops the print from warping during the print
Both sides assembled.
The ancillary components for the catapult are made using a resin printer. This is the air cylinder for the side of the catapult still on the build plate
Various ladders, pulleys, brackets and pistons
The assembled piston
Walk way around the edge of the cat
The main parts glued to the foam base
Deck planking laid
The airfix kit is pretty good scale wise.
The internal detail, which is already excellent is improved by using the eduard etch. Shame most of it will be hidden
Little bit more progress, assembled the catapult trolley
Also added a trim to bottom of the barbette, this needed soaking to get it to bend
Finally move into our hobby room after a nomadic modelling life
Started to paint the deck, using acrylics and then a enamel wood filter (Orange and then dark wood stain)
The foam base is going to be covered with 4 acrylic plates, with images transfered onto them
The images are printed in reverse on a laser printer. It's then covered with transfer medium, rolled flat and left to dry.
24 hours later the printer paper is wetted and rubbed off to leave the image.
The last side will have some text giving some context to 700 squadron and HMS Resolution.
Started to work on the weathering, in this shot the middle 3 brackets have been weathered compared to the un weathered end.
I'm using AK weathering pencils for the first time. Took a bit of getting used too and I do need to knock back some of the heavier effect because they look a bit overdone.
Added some dark streaks and darker rust streaks. Also used bright aluminium along some of the edges
I will tone done some of the orange rust streaks as I over did these. Luckily it can be removed with a normal eraser.
Pretty happy with the walkway end
You can see one weathered rail and one unweathered in this shot
Again left side is weathered, right isnt
Start to paint the turret, firstly with a black undercoat
Also undercoated the barbette
Then went over and highlighted the individual areas
Also highlighted over the flat areas of the barbette
Final highlighted the rivets and some of the edge
Finally sprayed the base grey colour
Next step will a vanish and start to weather.
Start to create the chips along the edge of the turret with light grey
Once all the light grey chips are added went over them with German grey.
Next stage will be a vanish and then some washes
Chipped the barbette and then applied a blue wash. Pin washed the rivets with a black panel wash
Started the streaking, once its dried I will add some rust streaks, and then a flat coat.
Final stage of the weathering, add rust streaks. This is after I had just finished applying it, tomorrow it gets a flat coat.
Getting close to the finish now, need to add some pulleys to the catapult, guard rail, extra supports and then finish the walrus
Started to finish the catapult, removed the launching piston and attached the 2 cables
Then fed the whole assembly through the bottom truss of the catapult, although I had design it to be removable it was a bit of a squeeze.
Fed the cables through the front pulley assembly then under the launch trolley.
Around the pulley on the catapult extension and back to the trolley
All the cables in place, time to matt everything, and the permanently attach to the Turret
Weathered the barrels today with bronze, burnt grease and gun metal pigments
Also glue the canvas barrel boots in place
Added the guard rail to the catapult walkway
Permanently glued the catapult to the turret, added the extra support frame underneath the front.
I`m finally finished , everything is fixed to the base. Overall I pretty happy how it turned out, If I did it over I would do a few things differently( weathering and construction), but I learned a lot and had fun which what its all about!!
Although I say I`m finished I am working on a motor to rotate the turret back and forth, but that`s for the benefit of my model club and doesn`t translate to a photo album.
Although I say I`m finished I am working on a motor to rotate the turret back and forth, but that`s for the benefit of my model club and doesn`t translate to a photo album.
Comentarii
142 25 May 2021, 08:10
David Taylor
Hi Daniel,one of these days I will figure out how to upload my paltry offerings to you masters.
Hi Daniel,one of these days I will figure out how to upload my paltry offerings to you masters.
25 May 2021, 18:17
Mark Broughton
Thanks for all your kind comments, its a lot of fun doing this build and the airfix kits is brilliant.
Thanks for all your kind comments, its a lot of fun doing this build and the airfix kits is brilliant.
26 May 2021, 17:50
David Taylor
Will you be printing the rest of the ship or are you staying with the turret hehe.
Will you be printing the rest of the ship or are you staying with the turret hehe.
26 May 2021, 17:55
Mark Broughton
David, I think my wife might have something to say about that🙂, but hey maybe when the kids leave home.
David, I think my wife might have something to say about that🙂, but hey maybe when the kids leave home.
26 May 2021, 17:59
Gary Kitchen
Outstanding and inspirational. Great build gallery. Thanks for sharing Mark. Two 3D printers must be a game-changer?
Outstanding and inspirational. Great build gallery. Thanks for sharing Mark. Two 3D printers must be a game-changer?
15 June 2021, 20:51
Mark Broughton
Hi Gary, because they print using 2 different methods they compliment each other really well. The fda printer is great for larger models, that don't need such high resolution. The sla printer is ideal for small high res items, but is much slower.
Hi Gary, because they print using 2 different methods they compliment each other really well. The fda printer is great for larger models, that don't need such high resolution. The sla printer is ideal for small high res items, but is much slower.
15 June 2021, 22:15
Alexander
Astonishing work, really inspirational and a great depiction of true (and very modern) craftmanship - awesome! 👍👍👍
Astonishing work, really inspirational and a great depiction of true (and very modern) craftmanship - awesome! 👍👍👍
21 June 2021, 11:22
bughunter
Good use of 3d printer, not to replace a (Walrus) kit but adding nice parts around for a unique display. Fantastic project!
You should mention the ship name somewhere 😉
Good use of 3d printer, not to replace a (Walrus) kit but adding nice parts around for a unique display. Fantastic project!
You should mention the ship name somewhere 😉
21 June 2021, 12:42
Mark Broughton
Bughunter I have already started making some covers for the foam, in grey acrylic using image transfer paste to put the name on the front. I will post some pics when I get home from work.
Bughunter I have already started making some covers for the foam, in grey acrylic using image transfer paste to put the name on the front. I will post some pics when I get home from work.
21 June 2021, 13:20
Robin (WhiteGlint)
Wow, impressive project! 👍
The turret looks stunning. It looks like this project has two main characters 😉
Wow, impressive project! 👍
The turret looks stunning. It looks like this project has two main characters 😉
26 December 2021, 08:46
Mark Broughton
Cheers thanks for commenting, hoping to put on some more updates soon.
Cheers thanks for commenting, hoping to put on some more updates soon.
26 December 2021, 18:00
Alec K
This is an excellent project, I really like the combination of different techniques. Thanks for sharing 👍
This is an excellent project, I really like the combination of different techniques. Thanks for sharing 👍
5 January 2022, 20:13
Villiers de Vos
Very creative. No need to wait for a specific kit to augment a project anymore. Your paint work and weathering is also very good.
Very creative. No need to wait for a specific kit to augment a project anymore. Your paint work and weathering is also very good.
14 February 2022, 01:18
Alec K
I am just blown away by this build. It's amazing! Curious how many hours do you have invested thus far?
I am just blown away by this build. It's amazing! Curious how many hours do you have invested thus far?
8 March 2022, 15:38
Mark Broughton
Thanks to everyone who has commented, it's very much appreciated.
Alex it's been a lot, but there have been big gaps where I didn't work on it so I'm really not sure. My wife got seriously ill last year, so modelling took a back seat for a while.
Thanks to everyone who has commented, it's very much appreciated.
Alex it's been a lot, but there have been big gaps where I didn't work on it so I'm really not sure. My wife got seriously ill last year, so modelling took a back seat for a while.
8 March 2022, 16:25
Alec K
Thanks Mark. I would be surprised you are under 1000 hours. Hope your wife is getting better 👍
Thanks Mark. I would be surprised you are under 1000 hours. Hope your wife is getting better 👍
8 March 2022, 17:45
Mark Broughton
Alec you are probably right there with 1000!!! Also my wife has made a full recovery, luckily we live within 30 minutes of one of the top Neurological units in the UK and they saved her life.
Cheers Capt Bellinger 👍
Alec you are probably right there with 1000!!! Also my wife has made a full recovery, luckily we live within 30 minutes of one of the top Neurological units in the UK and they saved her life.
Cheers Capt Bellinger 👍
8 March 2022, 20:28
Simon Nagorsnik
Just fantastic😲
It's very difficult to find words that would describe what was seen in an appreciative manner😁
Just fantastic😲
It's very difficult to find words that would describe what was seen in an appreciative manner😁
8 March 2022, 20:58
Robin (WhiteGlint)
Family is most important. Very good to hear that your wife has fully recovered 👍
This project ist just stunning and the result is as well.
Cheers!
Family is most important. Very good to hear that your wife has fully recovered 👍
This project ist just stunning and the result is as well.
Cheers!
9 March 2022, 08:52
Jv
Lovely work space you got
And a very impressive build
I would love to have all your toys
Sad to say if I had them I wouldn't know how to use them
But thanks for sharing
And will look forward to see the rest of the build
Lovely work space you got
And a very impressive build
I would love to have all your toys
Sad to say if I had them I wouldn't know how to use them
But thanks for sharing
And will look forward to see the rest of the build
9 March 2022, 10:05
Neil
I just wanted to add my own great admiration for this Mark. You are obviously a highly skilled modeller. I am interested in seeing the integration of new tech with old tech; as this is similar to my working day to day. And I too am also extremely jealous of your availability of such a clean working habitat! 😜 Kudos to you for completing and showcasing a highly enjoyable and informative album 👏
I just wanted to add my own great admiration for this Mark. You are obviously a highly skilled modeller. I am interested in seeing the integration of new tech with old tech; as this is similar to my working day to day. And I too am also extremely jealous of your availability of such a clean working habitat! 😜 Kudos to you for completing and showcasing a highly enjoyable and informative album 👏
9 March 2022, 12:14
Mark Broughton
Just want to say thanks to you all for commenting, it's gratefully recieved.
Just want to say thanks to you all for commenting, it's gratefully recieved.
9 March 2022, 15:35
Alexander
Beautiful result, it was a joy to follow it along! Definitely one of the top builds so far on this site! 👍👍👍
Beautiful result, it was a joy to follow it along! Definitely one of the top builds so far on this site! 👍👍👍
17 March 2022, 00:56
Lochsa River
wow...that is cool...love the Walrus...love a floatplane...this dio is special
wow...that is cool...love the Walrus...love a floatplane...this dio is special
17 March 2022, 08:03
Gary Kitchen
Just opened my latest copy of Airfix Model World and saw this amazing build featured in the Display Case section. I recognised it immediately and came straight here to double check. Inspirational stuff Mark. 👍
Just opened my latest copy of Airfix Model World and saw this amazing build featured in the Display Case section. I recognised it immediately and came straight here to double check. Inspirational stuff Mark. 👍
1 May 2022, 06:44
Mark Broughton
Cheers Gary, haven't got my copy yet, will have to check the shops tomorrow.
Cheers Gary, haven't got my copy yet, will have to check the shops tomorrow.
1 May 2022, 16:36
Mark Broughton
@History Maker The White metal trolley is from a company called Neomega, everything else I designed and printed from scratch.
David, Sparky, Robert and Pietro thank you all for commenting its very kind of you to take the time.
@History Maker The White metal trolley is from a company called Neomega, everything else I designed and printed from scratch.
David, Sparky, Robert and Pietro thank you all for commenting its very kind of you to take the time.
18 April, 20:05
Album info
1/48 Supermarine Walrus, mounted on its catapult launcher. 3d printed turret, and catapult rail.