Over the last couple of years a friend of mine, Ron, has been scratch building a 1:72nd scale model of the Australian Antarctic Division Ice Breaker - Aurora Australis. While I have given Ron a hand with making the hull and the lifeboats, the majority of this build is his work. Ron is not a fan of computers so I have asked if he is ok with me putting up some photos of his work on his behalf. The photos below are what he has been up to.
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File comment: First made a wooden hull.
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File comment: After much work a two piece mould was made then a fibreglass hull.
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File comment: Styrene was used to build up the decks and superstructure.
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File comment: More work with styrene sheet as the model starts to take shape.
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File comment: Start of the lifeboats.
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File comment: A completed lifeboat.
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File comment: Most of the main components completed and painted.
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File comment: Details such as railing, masts and decals being added.
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File comment: The model is getting closer to completion.
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