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Re: 1/16 LCM 3 build
Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 9:27 pm
by Panther Ausf G
Hi Crispy.
The motors, electrics, props and a few other items we bought, the rest is scratch mainly from throw away or scrapped stuff.
I used my lateral thinking head a lot in those days.
When I do the sketches I will say bought or scratch.

Re: 1/16 LCM 3 build
Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 11:29 pm
by Wildboar44
Now that gentlemen is the sort of build skills I admire ..... keep it going Crispy .... and Panther G.... thats one amazing LCM !

Re: 1/16 LCM 3 build
Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2013 7:58 am
by Crispy
Thanks.
Almost finished the main hull now. I'm pleased with the gentle curves I've got at the bow and the stern just by trimming and sanding the front and rear sloping boards.
I wasn't sure if the inner ply lining the tank deck would look too thick at 4mm but I think it should be ok.
The last bits of ply I need to cut will be the floor of the tank deck and I need 2 sheets glued onto the transom (is that the right term) so I can sand the curved corners into it. Then I'll use plasticard to make the upper deck and along the sides of the tank deck, that'll make detailing easier for me.
Re: 1/16 LCM 3 build
Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2013 8:42 am
by Ad Lav
Nice work!
Bit fiddly for me but nice!

Re: 1/16 LCM 3 build
Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2013 11:48 am
by lister fiend
hi crispy,
that's starting to look really good
keep up the good work
lister

Re: 1/16 LCM 3 build
Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2013 10:52 pm
by Wildboar44
Nice job crispy ........ following this with interest

Re: 1/16 LCM 3 build
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 9:46 am
by Crispy
Doesn't look much different but I've stripped and glued n screwed in back together and added 2 layers of ply at the stern so I can round off the corners once it's dried.
I can already feel how much more solid it is since adding the glue! Next I need to order some plasticard, motors, propshafts, couplings and propellers!
Re: 1/16 LCM 3 build
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 12:23 pm
by Crispy
Corners cut
Sanded
And finished off

Re: 1/16 LCM 3 build
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 1:32 pm
by PainlessWolf
Good Morning,
You'll have to add Ship Building to your List of Skills now, Crispy! ;o)
regards,
Painless Wolf
Re: 1/16 LCM 3 build
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 1:46 pm
by Rocketman
Brilliant build brov.
I still give it two minutes in the water before the wood swells up and looks like this though!
