1812 Campaign of Russia

[C M Dodson]

That looks like a very impressive bit of engineering drawing and a lot of work.

The finished article will no doubt be excellent.

Best wishes,

Chris

[Peter]

It sure looks impressive. And those drawings look like they are made by a real architect.

One remark. Shouldn't it be easier to take the measurements before making the cardboard model? Just a thought I had.

[ADM]

Thank you dear friends !

Peter, yes I could take the measure before assembling the paper model but in fact it require more work to understand where exactly are assembled the other parts. To my opinion it's better to assemble it and then cut it into several part according to the measure you need to take.


I've finished the plans and worked on cupolas, made of thin plywood plate (5mm thick - 13/64 inches) cut according to the plan and stacked with white glue and Araldite, to fix the metal bar at the center (in order to use the lathe).

Then come the work with the lathe to smooth the surface, I have now a wood cupolas base of the right shape for super details who will be added on it. There's 11 of them and none is the same, different shape and colors. This is the only time I'm using wood for this cathedral, all the other parts will be made of plexiglass or others materials. The wood was the right choice for an easy work on those onion shape, but heavy tool is needed.

[C M Dodson]

Most impressive work Mr ADM.

There is a real commitment to getting it right on display here.

Well done.

Best wishes,

Chris

[Susofrick]

Totally impressive!

[Kekso]

You're kidding, right?

[Kostis Ornerakis]

[Peter]

I understand what you mean! and those onions look great!

[dykio]

Dear ADM,

Being a big fan of your work i'm hoping that you are alright?
And i'm offcourse also very curious about your progress in this incredible project?

Best regards

Dykio

[ADM]

I'm all right Dykio, thank you for asking and sorry to be late, I have to take care of some old relatives because of the Covid crisis, but I still have time to work on my project. God wouldn't kill me when working on one of his cathedral !

More work has been done !

I've covered those onion shape with 2 layers of epoxy resin, but only on parts that will be left uncovered.

Then I started small details with white PVC sheet (0,5mm thick), followed by some others details with putty (green Milliput) shaped with a modeler knife.

the orthodox cross are made of plexiglass (2mm thick), glued with Superglue.

Same material for the second dome, I started with PVC, followed by milliput for the upper part (because it was more easy to combine 2 materials for a satisfying result). And the tip of the dome is adapted with white putty (for car body).

The smaller dome will be painted plain green, no details on it. the small sphere on each one is a plexiglass drilled ball.

[dykio]

Dear Adm.

Im glad you are allright and about this project.....im just speechless

Incredible

[Peter]

That are some fantastic made oinons! You're a real artist!

[steve_pickstock]

I sit here in awe of your work, simply stunning.

[Bluefalchion]

Amazing stuff! Now where are our pictures of all the beautiful actresses?

[Kostis Ornerakis]

My deepest respect! Wonderful work!!

[C M Dodson]

Fantastic creativity and a lot of hard work.

The result will be spectacular.

Best wishes,

Chris

[Konrad]

As always, very impressive work.
Do you have a technical training?
A lot of skills for a hobby model maker.

[Chariobaude]

i'm speechless... WOW !!!! please share more, please work faster, we want to see it finished !!!

[sberry]

Now this is what I would call devotion to detail!
This is really an impressive project, and your skills and ingenuity produce a result that will be stunning.

[pedro]

My big and deepest admiration