Cenbeth, I've had very mixed results using cyno on brass even when roughening the surface.
Davem, Thanks for the pics, thats a good looking model.
HI Swanee
I have the hull for a Castle Class and am researching which model to eventually build. The lattice mast is a very visible feature and quite exposed, so prone to damage. A soldered mast will look really sharp and be much more robust than a glued version.
Your method will work well and give you a realistic and resilient structure. There was a model of Leeds Castle at last years Boat Convention at Haydock. I took some pics and have shared a couple of the mast details.
Dave
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HI Swanee
I have the hull for a Castle Class and am researching which model to eventually build. The lattice mast is a very visible feature and quite exposed, so prone to damage. A soldered mast will look really sharp and be much more robust than a glued version.
Your method will work well and give you a realistic and resilient structure. There was a model of Leeds Castle at last years Boat Convention at Haydock. I took some pics and have shared a couple of the mast details.
Dave
I have been building this boat on and off for years, I know It's only semi-scale but It Is an attractive model none the less. My problem Is building the lattice mast structure. I was thinking of soldering It from from brass strip and angle (I can use a soldering Iron) with high and low temp solder to simplify construction. As almost everyone on this site Is more experienced than me, I wondered If anyone else has a better Idea.
P.S.
I love the blog on HMS Diamond, what a beauty.
I have been building this boat on and off for years, I know It's only semi-scale but It Is an attractive model none the less. My problem Is building the lattice mast structure. I was thinking of soldering It from from brass strip and angle (I can use a soldering Iron) with high and low temp solder to simplify construction. As almost everyone on this site Is more experienced than me, I wondered If anyone else has a better Idea.
P.S.
I love the blog on HMS Diamond, what a beauty.
