ChrisLBren
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Roger Pellett in Bismarck by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - Agora - 1/200 Scale
Update ! Unlike wood ship models - working with multi media is more like a jigsaw puzzle - very relaxing and easy. Here's the results of the first three packs, forward deck, first of four Arado plans and the "Anton" turret. I need to install the motor/electronics in the "Anton" forward gun turret next.
Agora is terrific as far as customer service - if you damage or break a part they will send you a replacement ASAP. The metal hull parts are terrific - she will be almost 4 feet long when completed.
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ChrisLBren reacted to Old Collingwood in Battle of Waterloo Attack on La Haye Sainte Farm by Old Collingwood - 1/56 (28mm)
Evening all, drummer is finished including his drum - just needs his backpack fixing and painting.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
Hey Chuck,
Youre doing a beautiful job here - as Greg suggested - maybe try another finish. I do like the idea of either a shellac finish which the masters used - wouldnt be tough to learn that technique or sanding sealer for an unfinished look....
Regardless - nice work !!!
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from mikegr in Bismarck by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - Agora - 1/200 Scale
LOL - at 130 per month for the next 10 months - I cant leave this build to chance until he earns the skills. And Im having too much fun with it !!!!!!
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Bismarck by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - Agora - 1/200 Scale
This is a FUN build - here are the results of the first 8 installments. Each chapter is maybe 30 minutes a piece work time which works great for me and the family. The turret works electronically, the bow is solid metal and very heavy and here are my tools (much different than a wooden ship build) - God Hands - they cut plastic parts perfectly off the sprue, tweezers, screwdrivers and CA. I have 9-18 next - more electronics and a growing hull. Ill be back at my wooden ships later but for now a nice diversion - and have pretty much taken over for my son on this one for now. Im teaching him model building on some Airfix 1/72 airplanes which are disposable.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Bismarck by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - Agora - 1/200 Scale
LOL - at 130 per month for the next 10 months - I cant leave this build to chance until he earns the skills. And Im having too much fun with it !!!!!!
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Bismarck by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - Agora - 1/200 Scale
LOL - at 130 per month for the next 10 months - I cant leave this build to chance until he earns the skills. And Im having too much fun with it !!!!!!
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Bismarck by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - Agora - 1/200 Scale
This is a FUN build - here are the results of the first 8 installments. Each chapter is maybe 30 minutes a piece work time which works great for me and the family. The turret works electronically, the bow is solid metal and very heavy and here are my tools (much different than a wooden ship build) - God Hands - they cut plastic parts perfectly off the sprue, tweezers, screwdrivers and CA. I have 9-18 next - more electronics and a growing hull. Ill be back at my wooden ships later but for now a nice diversion - and have pretty much taken over for my son on this one for now. Im teaching him model building on some Airfix 1/72 airplanes which are disposable.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Javlin in Bismarck by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - Agora - 1/200 Scale
This is a FUN build - here are the results of the first 8 installments. Each chapter is maybe 30 minutes a piece work time which works great for me and the family. The turret works electronically, the bow is solid metal and very heavy and here are my tools (much different than a wooden ship build) - God Hands - they cut plastic parts perfectly off the sprue, tweezers, screwdrivers and CA. I have 9-18 next - more electronics and a growing hull. Ill be back at my wooden ships later but for now a nice diversion - and have pretty much taken over for my son on this one for now. Im teaching him model building on some Airfix 1/72 airplanes which are disposable.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Canute in Bismarck by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - Agora - 1/200 Scale
This is a FUN build - here are the results of the first 8 installments. Each chapter is maybe 30 minutes a piece work time which works great for me and the family. The turret works electronically, the bow is solid metal and very heavy and here are my tools (much different than a wooden ship build) - God Hands - they cut plastic parts perfectly off the sprue, tweezers, screwdrivers and CA. I have 9-18 next - more electronics and a growing hull. Ill be back at my wooden ships later but for now a nice diversion - and have pretty much taken over for my son on this one for now. Im teaching him model building on some Airfix 1/72 airplanes which are disposable.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from yvesvidal in Bismarck by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - Agora - 1/200 Scale
This is a FUN build - here are the results of the first 8 installments. Each chapter is maybe 30 minutes a piece work time which works great for me and the family. The turret works electronically, the bow is solid metal and very heavy and here are my tools (much different than a wooden ship build) - God Hands - they cut plastic parts perfectly off the sprue, tweezers, screwdrivers and CA. I have 9-18 next - more electronics and a growing hull. Ill be back at my wooden ships later but for now a nice diversion - and have pretty much taken over for my son on this one for now. Im teaching him model building on some Airfix 1/72 airplanes which are disposable.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from lmagna in Bismarck by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - Agora - 1/200 Scale
This is a FUN build - here are the results of the first 8 installments. Each chapter is maybe 30 minutes a piece work time which works great for me and the family. The turret works electronically, the bow is solid metal and very heavy and here are my tools (much different than a wooden ship build) - God Hands - they cut plastic parts perfectly off the sprue, tweezers, screwdrivers and CA. I have 9-18 next - more electronics and a growing hull. Ill be back at my wooden ships later but for now a nice diversion - and have pretty much taken over for my son on this one for now. Im teaching him model building on some Airfix 1/72 airplanes which are disposable.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:48
Looking good Rusty !!!
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:48
Nice work Rusty ? Are you building in all pear as well ? I had to swap out a few parts on my stem - hoping to get it together this weekend finally !
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ChrisLBren reacted to Old Collingwood in Battle of Waterloo Attack on La Haye Sainte Farm by Old Collingwood - 1/56 (28mm)
Evening all, I managed a couple of hours on the build this evening, I couldn't do more as I am in the middle of a house paint and its taking up all my time and energy "boy do my limbs ache after so long of none use" so straight on with painting the back packs, I had already painted the Great Coats next was the Brown of the actual packs - after drying these I worked on the straps then a bit of touch up, still a fair bit more to do.
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ChrisLBren reacted to giampieroricci in HMS PEGASUS by giampieroricci - Scale 1:36 - Swan-Class Sloop from plans by David Antscherl & Greg Herbert
I started fixing the whole aft part.
I have encountered considerable difficulties in getting everything to fit together!
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from lmagna in Bismarck by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - Agora - 1/200 Scale
I have read that some have used the tips of surgical gloves for blast bags that are then weathered. I might make a test - again the fun of this project is the working electronics vs complete accuracy.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from mtaylor in Bismarck by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - Agora - 1/200 Scale
I have read that some have used the tips of surgical gloves for blast bags that are then weathered. I might make a test - again the fun of this project is the working electronics vs complete accuracy.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Bismarck by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - Agora - 1/200 Scale
I have read that some have used the tips of surgical gloves for blast bags that are then weathered. I might make a test - again the fun of this project is the working electronics vs complete accuracy.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from hof00 in Bismarck by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - Agora - 1/200 Scale
I have read that some have used the tips of surgical gloves for blast bags that are then weathered. I might make a test - again the fun of this project is the working electronics vs complete accuracy.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Bismarck by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - Agora - 1/200 Scale
I have read that some have used the tips of surgical gloves for blast bags that are then weathered. I might make a test - again the fun of this project is the working electronics vs complete accuracy.
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ChrisLBren reacted to giampieroricci in HMS PEGASUS by giampieroricci - Scale 1:36 - Swan-Class Sloop from plans by David Antscherl & Greg Herbert
I fixed the keel to the base - everything seems to be fine!
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from rvchima in Bismarck by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - Agora - 1/200 Scale
Update ! Unlike wood ship models - working with multi media is more like a jigsaw puzzle - very relaxing and easy. Here's the results of the first three packs, forward deck, first of four Arado plans and the "Anton" turret. I need to install the motor/electronics in the "Anton" forward gun turret next.
Agora is terrific as far as customer service - if you damage or break a part they will send you a replacement ASAP. The metal hull parts are terrific - she will be almost 4 feet long when completed.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Bismarck by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - Agora - 1/200 Scale
The first shipment arrived inside of 4 days - the packaging is impressive and the parts look great - as they should considering the price. There's motors, wires, screws, plastic and metal components. I would have loved this as a kid - and loving it now as an adult ! There's a poster included and I downloaded the manual for the first stage - its 29 pages. Also I paid a visit to my hobby store to pick up some sprue nippers, tweezers and glue - there's so many new things for the plastic model world - much more than when I was building these back in the 70s/80s. Here's some photos.
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