Step 42/140: Installing the larger keel section greatly strengthens the hull, improving rigidity and stability. Easy assembly thanks to unobstructed screw access. #Scalemodels #Hachette #Grafzeppelin #Kriegsmarine #WW2 #aircraftcarrier #cv

More replacement guns added, slowly progressing #Scalemodels #Hunt #IBG #royalnavy #destroyerscort #ww2

Step 41/140: Starboard hull extension added. Model now measures 95 cm (≈190 m real scale), reaching about 75% of its final length and a major build milestone. #Scalemodels #Hachette #Grafzeppelin #Kriegsmarine #WW2 #aircraftcarrier #cv

Showcase-Sunday: Luftwaffe Dornier Do23/G2, February 1936 (Matchbox, 1/72) More: www.scratchbaer.de/whatif-aircr... #Scalemodels #Whatif #Matchbox #Luftwaffe #ww2 #dornier #do23

Had to replace some guns which were lot, but I had enough material in the spare part box. So this is a wild war refit. #Scalemodels #Hunt #IBG #royalnavy #destroyerscort #ww2

Step 40/140: Starboard underwater hull extended with a new segment as the hull begins tapering again, forming the gradual transition toward the stern. #Scalemodels #Hachette #Grafzeppelin #Kriegsmarine #WW2 #aircraftcarrier #cv

Step 39/140: A fifth Ju 87 is assembled with bombs and landing gear, while two hull brackets are added, likely supporting the future flight deck. #Scalemodels #Hachette #Grafzeppelin #Kriegsmarine #WW2 #aircraftcarrier #cv

Some progess on the hunt class DE. As I feared some of the PE parts were so fragile that they broke. And some plastic parts got lost by the "carpet monster". Have to see how to replace them. #Scalemodels #Hunt #IBG #royalnavy #destroyerscort #ww2

Mounting the Taurus to the Tornado. #Scalemodels #Whatif #3Dprinting #Tornado #ukraine #Revell

Step 38/140: A keel section was added to strengthen hull stability. Due to different upper hull openings, the port and starboard structures are asymmetrical. #Scalemodels #Hachette #Grafzeppelin #Kriegsmarine #WW2 #aircraftcarrier #cv

Showcase-Sunday: Südflug Focke-Wulf FW-800 (S&M Models, 1/144). More: www.scratchbaer.de/whatif-aircr... #Scalemodels #Whatif #sm #fockeWulf #fatherland

The Ukraine tornado needs some weapons, so lets 3D print some Taurus. #Scalemodels #Whatif #3Dprinting #Tornado #ukraine #Revell

The nice thing of this model is: It has a lot of PE parts. The bad thinkg is: It has a lot of tiny PE parts which break quite fast.... #Scalemodels #Hunt #IBG #royalnavy #destroyerscort #ww2

Refueler added. #Scalemodels #Whatif #3Dprinting #Tornado #ukraine #Revell

Step 37/140:The starboard hull was sealed with a glued internal cover, followed by installation and testing of the green navigation light. #Scalemodels #Hachette #Grafzeppelin #Kriegsmarine #WW2 #aircraftcarrier #cv

Drop tanks and ECM added. #Scalemodels #Whatif #3Dprinting #Tornado #ukraine #Revell

Showcase-Sunday: Swedish Airforce Arado Ar 80 (Huma, 1/72). More: www.scratchbaer.de/whatif-aircr... #Scalemodels #Whatif #Huma #Arado #Ar80 #Sweden #WW2

Being back from vacation, time to start a new model. This time a Hunt class destroyer excord, 1/700 scale made by IBG. Never build something form them, so I have no idea what is waiting. #Scalemodels #Hunt #IBG #royalnavy #destroyerscort #ww2

Singapore, the end of our criuse. One more night before we go home #vaccation #asia #cruise #singapore #meinschiff #meinschiff6

Thailand, a 15 hour tour to Bangkok #vaccation #asia #cruise #thailand #bangkok #meinschiff #meinschiff6

Thailand, a roundtrip around Koh Samui #vaccation #asia #cruise #thailand #kohsamui #meinschiff #meinschiff6

Vietnam, Mekong Delta and Saigon. A bit rain today #vaccation #asia #cruise #vietnam #mekongdelta #saigon #meinschiff #meinschiff6

Vietnam, DaNang, Hoi An and the Marble Mountains #vaccation #asia #cruise #vietnam #danang #hoian #meinschiff #meinschiff6

Vietnam, Halong Bay. Really impressive. Unfortunately the weather was not the best with some rain. As expected, many tourists as there is a long weekend in Ve Vietnam #vaccation #asia #cruise #vietnam #halongbay #meinschiff #meinschiff6

Sightseeing in Hongkong and fighting the jetlag. #vaccation #asia #cruise #hongkong #meinschiff #meinschiff6

Arrival in Hongkong. One day for sightseeing and then the tour Beginns. #vaccation #asia #cruise #hongkong #meinschiff #meinschiff6

Vacation time! Scratchbaer and friends will be far away for the next 16 days. #Vacation #Asia #Cruise

Almost done now, checking the catapilar tracks. #Scalemodel #Whatif #Amphibian #3Dprinting #highjump

Showcase-Sunday: Luftwaffe Heinkel He 115 N "Nachteule" (Matchbox, 1/72) More: www.scratchbaer.de/whatif-aircr... #Scalemodels #Whatif #Matchbox #Luftwaffe #Heinkel #he115 #WW2

Adding the island, looks almost like a carrier now. #Scalemodel #Whatif #Amphibian #3Dprinting #highjump

Finally, the flight deck is added #Scalemodel #Whatif #Amphibian #3Dprinting #highjump

Preparing all weapon mounts. #Scalemodels #Whatif #3Dprinting #Tornado #ukraine #Revell

Filling up the hangars with Helicopters, Tanks, Snowtractors and Snowcruiser. And some PE crew. Now ready to add the flight deck. #Scalemodel #Whatif #Amphibian #3Dprinting #highjump

Step 36/140:Upper hull segment added; work reaches widest section, making screw fastening easier than in the cramped bow. #Scalemodels #Hachette #Grafzeppelin #Kriegsmarine #WW2 #aircraftcarrier #cv

Finally, the decals have arrived. #Scalemodels #Whatif #3Dprinting #Tornado #ukraine #Revell

Showcase-Sunday: Luftwaffe RF-101 Vodoo (Matchbox, 1/72). More: www.scratchbaer.de/whatif-aircr... #Scalemodel #Whatif #Matchbox #Luftwaffe #coldwar #rf101 #vodoo

Added all the broken parts. Hope they will not breake again. #Scalemodels #Whatif #3Dprinting #Tornado #Revell

AA guns placed on both ship sides. #Scalemodel #Whatif #Amphibian #3Dprinting #highjump

Step 35/140: Continue starboard hull assembly; only two screws needed, but tight space makes installation tricky. Ship now weighs over 2 kg. #Scalemodels #Hachette #Grafzeppelin #Kriegsmarine #WW2 #aircraftcarrier #cv

Showcase-Sunday: Junkers EF 128 (Huma, 1/72) More: www.scratchbaer.de/whatif-aircr... #Scalemodels #Whatif #Huma #Junkers #ef128 #Luftwaffe #ww2

Adding boat cranes and the ramp crane to the AMB-1. #Scalemodel #Whatif #Amphibian #3Dprinting #highjump

The golden mermaid and golden ornaments added, now it is a real ship of the Golden Fleet. #Scalemodels #WhatIf #cruiser #aurumimperialis

The USS Elsworth does not only need catapillar tracks, but also some propellors, so lets add some. #Scalemodel #Whatif #Amphibian #3Dprinting #highjump

Everything added and ready to make it "golden" #Scalemodels #WhatIf #cruiser #aurumimperialis

Finally, the Tornado is standing on its own wheels. #Scalemodels #Whatif #3Dprinting #Tornado #Revell

Showcase-Sunday: Luftwaffe Consolidated B-24, KG200 (Minicraft, 1/144) More: www.scratchbaer.de/whatif-aircr... #Scalemodels #Whatif #Minicraft #B24 #Luftwaffe #ww2

Step 34/140: This time, a photo-etched railing and an internal cover for several hull openings are added. A LED is also installed, which will serve as the port-side navigation light. #Scalemodels #Hachette #Grafzeppelin #Kriegsmarine #WW2 #aircraftcarrier #cv

Final test, looks good so far. #Scalemodel #Whatif #Amphibian #3Dprinting #highjump

The Aurum Imperialis takes shape. #Scalemodels #WhatIf #cruiser #aurumimperialis

Flight deck test with island and helicopters. #Scalemodel #Whatif #Amphibian #3Dprinting #highjump