Alex K
Your entire Research Vessels collection is interesting - and thumbs up for expanding it by using different means: mainstream kits, 3D prints, paper models, and now scratch-building... Respects! 👍

Tim Author
Thanks Alex. The options are fairly limited with mainstream plastic kits. It's proving very slow progress with scratch building. But the hull is almost done, which is a major part of the build. I've learnt a lot so far anyway! Doing water line models would be much easier, but I like to see the hull form and propulsion.

Michael Kohl
I am in

Thomas Bischoff
I am in too! Great scratch skills 👍

Tim Author
Thanks. The hull is not ideal. It's made from Balsa wood which proved hard to get sharp and straight edges with. If I had the skills I would 3D design and print,but I don't. I would probably use bass wood next time as it would keep the edges better.

David R. Meizoso
Way to go! Grabbing a seat!

bughunter
Nicely done! Interesting way of scratch build, which could also be used for aircraft.

Mr James
Impressive.! And well documented to help us, lesser human modellers, marvel at your skills 🙂

Tim Author
I've got to finish this model soon. It's been nearly 4 years since I started according to this. Think I'll not scratch build a whole model for another twenty years me thinks.

Tim Author
I'm calling this model finished now. Just a flag and acrylic case to add, but it's all complete now. Was a long but rewarding build. I think some simpler kits now before another scratch build.

Michael Kohl
A fine build.

Dave
That is a very impressive project. Nice results.

Alex K
Respects - and two thumbs up 👍 👍