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Hi There, You may have already considered this but thought I'd mention anyway.... Regarding cotton Thread, Have you tried making a "Bodkin" using the thread? I use this quite a bit with Rigging and it makes things much easier to run lines through tiny holes. Take you thread and coat 20mm or so in CA, run your fingers over the Thread with ca. This should stiffen that end. Finish the "Bodkin" by cutting the very end of the CA coated thread at a shallow angle and you have your "Bodkin." If the "Bodkin" gets bent, more CA and cut the end again. (I don't know if you are a fan of running the thread through a Beeswax block, but that may help also if the thread is to move within small holes.) Hope this makes things easier for you. Cheers....HOF. -
Yup, That's what I used on my Mantua/Sergal version. (Cutty Sark - HOF00) I liked the look of the Brass next to the wood. The Rail ends can also be formed very nicely where they terminate on the wood.. In saying so, thread will still suffice quite adequately. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi Chap, That Hull is looking really good!! (I am a Brass Stanchion fan as well. 🙂) Have you considered using Very Thin and stiff Brass wire? (KS products?) (Just an idea. 🙂) Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Thanks OC, Yup, got plenty of Aluminum foil. I'll get my "Treat" tomorrow, I can then compare foil thickness. 🙂) Cheers and Regards, Harry. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi All, Small update: I "Farted" around for a couple of hours today getting tthe Starboard Arado installed. RV Chima, (Rod), drew attention to mounting the aircraft on Catapults. The aircraft "Skid" needs to be higher.to sit properly. I ended up putting a 1.5mm "Spacer" between Skid and Catapult I then had to insert a 2.5mm temporary spacer under the Floats to obtain correct aircraft orientation. Once happy with it, CA Skid and removal spacer under the Floats. I'm still thinking about the second Arado.... Since it has folded Wings, I think I'll "Park" it in front of th Port Hanger. (It makes the model a little different perhaps.) Any opinion on this? Another point of note, the 10.5cm AA Guns do not fit the "Barbettes." (The "Peg" on the Turret mounting is too long by 1.0mm or so) I am unsure if this just relates to my Amati Version. To fix the issue, I filed down the plastic Peg on the Turret Base that fits into the "Barbette" cup. Cheers....HOF.
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Thanks OC, That's awesome!! (Now all I need is some sort of foil wrapped treat.... 🙂) I'll give it a go!! 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Thanks OC. I am thinking around the same solution as you describe. My thoughts, (I don't know if they are viable), is to cut the foil to size attach to the Lanyard and "Sandwich" the Decal around both sides of the foil. Sae for Flagstaff's? I especially want to do this, (Something), to the Flagstaff's before attaching these items. It would be an absolute nightmare to attach the Flagstaff's first, decal after. (With the Decal/foil sandwich, I thought that the Flag could also be given some shape....) What do you reckon? Cheers....HOF.
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Bismarck Flag Decals (1/200)
hof00 replied to hof00's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
Thanks Steve. Appreciated. Cheers and Regards, Harry, -
Hi All, I have a question for the Forum and am hoping for some advice. I have 3 DKM Flags, two for Bow/Stern Flagstaffs and one "War Pennant" that has a lanyard from the Deck to the Main Mast. So, do I form the Deal around the Flagstaff's/Lanyard, or do I wrap Foil around and then the Decal? (I seem to recall foil being used somewhere....) I wish to put the Decals on prior to installing Flagstaff's/Lanyard. Any sage opinion/advice would be very much appreciated. Cheers....HOF.
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Hi Ian, You have some pretty major work going on there!! BTW: When you "Embark" on your BM build, I do have some spare tiny Plastic and PE bits. If you loose anything, drop me a line and I'll help where I can. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi Ken, Thank you for your kind comments. I notice a deformed Rail on the Starboard Service Boat Skid.... I think this needs to be fixed. 🙂 No worries about the Flag thing. I'll either post on the forum under a different subject heading or ask Mr Google nicely. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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I have a question for the Forum and am hoping for some advice. I have 3 DKM Flags, two for Bow/Stern Flagstaffs and one "War Pennant" that has a lanyard from the Deck to the Main Mast. So, do I form the Deal around the Flagstaff's Lanyard, or do I wrap Foil around and then the Decal? I wish to put the Decals on prior to installing Flagstaff's/Lanyard. Any sage opinion/advice would be very much appreciated. Cheers....HOF.
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Next Update: Completed and installed the 10.5cm AA Guns. (The AA Turrets traverse), (As do the rest of them), I may fix the AA Turrets permanently in place.) Installed the 20mm AA Gun on Turret Bruno. (I think that the poor sod manning this Gun would have a suicide wish when Bruno's Guns Fired!!) Placed Arados, only placed at the mo as I am unsure about thier final positions. Interference Grids almost ready for installation. Enough for one day.... 🙂 Cheers....HOF. Photos:
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Hi All, A couple of updates: The first is simple, RV Chima, (Rod), wanted to know what the ABER 1/200 Chain-Link Railings looked like. Thay look very fragile.... 🙂 Cheers....HOF.
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Hi Joe, Thanks for that!! 🙂 I am pleased that the Beastie is Rigged, not as complex as the diagrams you so kindly sent me but ever so slightly simplified. (I'll be prototyping the Accommodation Ladders soon enough. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Thank you, kindly Ian!! II am looking forward to your Bismarck build. when you get to it of course. 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Thanks OC, Muh appreciated. Agreed, the model is definitely not short on the detail side of things... 🙂 My thoughts are beginning to turn to Cabinet. options. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Thanks Bob, I think I am "Almost" finished. 10.5cm AA Guns tomorrow and I'm sure that I'll find some other bits to keep me suitably occupied.....🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry. "
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Hi All, Apologies for the bad lighting in the above photos. The next round, I'll ensure some better lighting. Cheers....HOF.
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Hi All, A reasonable update: So, Rigging is now complete with the exception of the Propeller Guards. I tried so hard but could not perform Rigging satisfactorily without assistance. (Still dealing with the right Rotator Cuff thing....) So, my lady stepped up and gave things her very best, I am so very grateful and very happy with the result! It took about 4 days to complete in +30.0 C temperatures. HOF busied himself with directing operations, passing Tools/Glue as required. 🙂 Joe 100, (Joe), had provided me with Rigging Plans, (Thanks Joe), but I ended up going with the "Kit" instructions, perhaps a little simplified but these I felt were enough. (Instruction sequence was really good and ensured that one did not "Paint yourself into a corner," so to speak. For the majority of Rigging material, I used "Infini" 110 Denier Lycra Thread and Polyester Cotton for Rigging intersected by other pieces under tension. I gave the Boats a bit of a touch-up and the rest of the Ship and gave the Superstructure a dose of air-brushed Vallejo Satin Polyurethane. (The effect was fantastic blending in all touch up paint. Boats installed on thier Skids. Currently finishing up the eight 10.5cm AA Guns and I may get these installed today. Getting there.... Things left to do: 10.5cm AA Gun Installation Interference Grids Aircraft installation Main Deck Railing Bow/Stern Flagstaff installation Accommodation Ladders and Davits Propeller Guards Anchor Buoys (I think that's it.... 🙂) Cheers....HOF. Photos:
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Thank Chap, Appreciated. I have to remind myself that thi is my first "Ship with Guns.... 🙂" Lots of firsts for me also, PE etc. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Value-for-Money Airbrush
hof00 replied to BANYAN's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
Hi Pat, I quite like the look of the Air-Brush kit. A plethora of accessories!! (I might just have to save for one.) Cheers....HOF.
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