HTMS THONBURI เรือหลวงธนบุรี 1/72 scale

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The ship can be printed entirely in PLA (including anchor chains, railings and secondary guns, but the figures are best printed in resin. There are many parts, but a lot of parts don't need supports. Orient them as best. The parts are grouped together according to where they belong in the ship or if they need similar print settings: A for Aftcastle, B for Bridge Block, C for crew, G for guns, H for hull,L for ladders, M for masts, R for railings, S for Service boats, T for turrets. I have printed the larger hull parts at 0.16 layers. To avoid stair effect, print the forward part of the the hull vertically. Ladders and railings are best printed with no supports. A brim on the outside can be added. Masts are mostly pre-supported and only need a small brim. Expect a few failures, but it is very doable. Parts have not been keyed, so be careful during assembly with CA glue. Railings are to be glued little by little to follow the curves of the sides, and you have to cut off parts of the bottom to conform to the curve of the deck. The platform horizontal guard rail is made with nozzle wipe strands. The range finder, gun barrels and sleeves, cranes and secondary guns do not need to be glued. If you have problems with assembly, message me. Make sure to post a make, if you decide to tackle this print!