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ChrisLBren
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Battle of Waterloo Attack on La Haye Sainte Farm by Old Collingwood - 1/56 (28mm)
Looks great !!!
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from FriedClams in Battle of Waterloo Attack on La Haye Sainte Farm by Old Collingwood - 1/56 (28mm)
Looks great !!!
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ChrisLBren reacted to Rustyj in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:48
I've been trudging along with the gun ports on the starboard side. They are set in place but the
hinges have not been attached yet. I will remove the three port lids that will be open and attach
them later. Until I make the stand I'll be knocking them off every other day!
On to the port side now.
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ChrisLBren reacted to marsalv in Le Gros Ventre by marsalv - FINISHED - 1:48 - POF
Thank you guys.
I continue with some details on the forecastle deck. As the first ones - scuttles and the galley´s hatchway.
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ChrisLBren reacted to marsalv in Le Gros Ventre by marsalv - FINISHED - 1:48 - POF
Thank you mtaylor.
I continue with the beakhead bulkhead pinrail and knees.
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ChrisLBren reacted to mtaylor in HMS Sphinx 1775 by mtaylor - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Back 10 and punt time... I've lined the hull off for planking and realized an "oops" at the counter. One side of the counter (actually not the whole side, just part of it) extends "above" (hull upside down) about a smidgen... maybe not much but it's bugging me. I think a bit paint when I do the wales and paint will hide it but I may just remove the counters and reglue them.
Also sorting out my wood choices for the 2nd layer.. pear from the kit, swiss pear from my stock, or just do the pear and paint. Decisions, decisions. And there's a few areas which need spot filling. Digging out the sawdust and glue.....
One question.... was "white stuff" actually pure white? I thought I read somewhere it actually a very pale yellow.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Roger Pellett in Bismarck by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - Agora - 1/200 Scale
Yes no swastika decals on this one.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from thibaultron in wipe-on poly or other final wood treatment education request
I personally love pure tung oil - it allows the wood to patina over time and age. My experience with WOP - its easy to use - however you freeze the look of the wood - which some people prefer
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Canute in Bismarck by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - Agora - 1/200 Scale
Yes no swastika decals on this one.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Canute in wipe-on poly or other final wood treatment education request
I personally love pure tung oil - it allows the wood to patina over time and age. My experience with WOP - its easy to use - however you freeze the look of the wood - which some people prefer
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from ted99 in 1:200 Bismarck - coming soon!
Hi Ted,
I too haven't built a plastic model in over 35 years. On my Bismarck the best technique with both photo etch and plastic parts if using medium CA. I apply it with a pin vise and a dressmakers needle inserted (you can buy 40 of them at any store for under 4 dollars).
Hope this helps !
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from reklein in Bismarck by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - Agora - 1/200 Scale
Yes no swastika decals on this one.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Canute in 1:200 Bismarck - coming soon!
Hi Ted,
I too haven't built a plastic model in over 35 years. On my Bismarck the best technique with both photo etch and plastic parts if using medium CA. I apply it with a pin vise and a dressmakers needle inserted (you can buy 40 of them at any store for under 4 dollars).
Hope this helps !
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Bismarck by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - Agora - 1/200 Scale
So I added a comparison photo of 1/2 the length of Bismarck @1/200 scale compared to the WVH @ 1/50 -crazy how long this beast will be when completed.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Bismarck by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - Agora - 1/200 Scale
Greetings ! Pack 4 of the Bismarck is completed. I have huge admiration for plastic modelers who use photo etch - which is a fiddly pain. Here are some updated photos - 1/3rd of the ship is complete - and a lot more challenging than I thought. It is fun using different techniques - and the wiring and motors are cool.
After this one will return to the world of wooden ships - probably finishing the Wappen Von Hamburg and then my retirement project - either Le Gros Ventre in 1/36 (the keel parts are already completed) or La Renommee in 1/36 (plans are enlarged and ready to go)
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from mikegr in Bismarck by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - Agora - 1/200 Scale
Thanks for the encouragment Mike - really appreciate it !
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from mikegr in Bismarck by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - Agora - 1/200 Scale
So I added a comparison photo of 1/2 the length of Bismarck @1/200 scale compared to the WVH @ 1/50 -crazy how long this beast will be when completed.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from lmagna in Bismarck by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - Agora - 1/200 Scale
Thanks for the encouragment Mike - really appreciate it !
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from mikegr in Bismarck by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - Agora - 1/200 Scale
Greetings ! Pack 4 of the Bismarck is completed. I have huge admiration for plastic modelers who use photo etch - which is a fiddly pain. Here are some updated photos - 1/3rd of the ship is complete - and a lot more challenging than I thought. It is fun using different techniques - and the wiring and motors are cool.
After this one will return to the world of wooden ships - probably finishing the Wappen Von Hamburg and then my retirement project - either Le Gros Ventre in 1/36 (the keel parts are already completed) or La Renommee in 1/36 (plans are enlarged and ready to go)
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Canute in Bismarck by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - Agora - 1/200 Scale
Thanks for the encouragment Mike - really appreciate it !
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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 got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Bismarck by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - Agora - 1/200 Scale
So I added a comparison photo of 1/2 the length of Bismarck @1/200 scale compared to the WVH @ 1/50 -crazy how long this beast will be when completed.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from lmagna in Bismarck by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - Agora - 1/200 Scale
So I added a comparison photo of 1/2 the length of Bismarck @1/200 scale compared to the WVH @ 1/50 -crazy how long this beast will be when completed.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Canute in Bismarck by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - Agora - 1/200 Scale
Greetings ! Pack 4 of the Bismarck is completed. I have huge admiration for plastic modelers who use photo etch - which is a fiddly pain. Here are some updated photos - 1/3rd of the ship is complete - and a lot more challenging than I thought. It is fun using different techniques - and the wiring and motors are cool.
After this one will return to the world of wooden ships - probably finishing the Wappen Von Hamburg and then my retirement project - either Le Gros Ventre in 1/36 (the keel parts are already completed) or La Renommee in 1/36 (plans are enlarged and ready to go)
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ChrisLBren reacted to mtaylor in HMS Sphinx 1775 by mtaylor - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Update. The hull has it's first planking in place. Well, almost. I just ripped off two planks on the side not shown due to them coming loose. A bit of re-glue will fix and then tomorrow I'll start sanding. I believe that what happened was I wasn't as careful lining off the hull and the errors magnified themselves by the time I got to the keel. Lesson learned, sharper pencil and more patience needed.
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