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Hi Mark, Yup, I got the Silver Chain blackened with household bleach. (Janola, as it known here.) I had the chain immersed for about ten hours prior to the installation. (I quite like blackened Silver; the Black does not come off when handled unlike my experiences with blackened Brass Chain. Maybe in the future I'll substitute Brass Chain for Silver.... 🙂) Liver of Sulfur is preferred I believe. As for obtaining this on-line, I don't know, I did not try as I wanted the chain "Yesterday" as it were.... 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry. -
Thanks Chap, The Chain is already done.... 🙂 Absolutely nothing wrong with your soldiers!! Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Thanks OC. Yup, there are many products to do the job, couldn't agree more!! 🙂 Sterling Silver Chain was, I thought, a "Pragmatic" approach to the problem that I had at hand. Friday afternoon, 3pm and I wanted something that I could use as soon as practicable. If I was to order a specific Blackner it would be a few days before I received anything, not to mention cost, shipping etc. I thought Household Bleach would be good to try, if it hadn't worked, I would have been forced down the "Commercial" path. The other thing that I considered "How often would I use?" (I did like the idea of squashed boiled eggs.... 🙂) Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi All, Small update: Been working on the Anchor Chains. I have the Main Anchor Chains in place, but I am not going to secure these until I get the small Chains attached, hopefully tomorrow. I had issues with the small chain provided, 50 - 100mm, (2 - 4 inches), not nearly enough..... I had a go at chain I had left over from my Cutty Sark, installed and not happy at all. What to do? Silver Chain from the local Jewler, same dimensions as the kit supplied chain.. (NZD 15.00) Next issue, how to Blacken? The Chemists, (Drug Store?), I visited did not have "Liver of Sulfur," they are not the Apothecaries of old and do not have jars of stuff any longer. I tried Hydrogen Peroxide, not much joy. The Internet suggested Squashed Build Eggs, Bleach and other stuff. 😀 I chose a bit of Bleach and left the Silver Chain soaking overnight. this resulted in a very nice patina. Next, how to install? (I include photos of my workings.) Beading Wire on the Chain ends so I could maneuver things through Eye Bolts. The kit supplied tiny PE bits to attach the Chain to but I figured that I would not be able to impart any tension. Beading Wire to attach the pieces of chain together, once done, offer up to Bow Anchor hole, install Eye Bolts, CA and tension. I'll touch up and trim the excess tomorrow also. Well, that's how I dealt with this aspect. 🙂 I'll do the same for the Main and Stern Anchor Chains. Cheers.... HOF. Photos:
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Really, really good!! I have been following along, it's been quite a journey, probably more so for yourself. 😀 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi Marc, Happy New Year!! Good to see you back. I was wondering how you were getting on with your awesome build. Hoping to see more updates soonish.... No pressure!! 😀 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi Rod, Thanks for looking in!! Things still very slow for myself to be expected although I'm throwing all the physio sa the right side as I can!! 😀 Got my eyes tested also as I found it very difficult to see detail and place correctly. (I think that the Sub-Assembly phase was assisted, in no small way, by my "Diopter" flu resent lamp. I hope to have my new "Specs" next week, it will be a huge bonus!! 😀 So, hopefully some updates of consequence soon. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi Ted, Nice solution!! Have you tried to use a "Tea-Light" candle with a hollow cut into it? (Medium Drill Bit) CA seems to take a long time to go off in the hollow. I guess what works for you is the best solution. 😀 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi Joe, Thank you for the excellent information and photos!! I'll ensure that I install the Guards/Grids. Since the Gutters are so narrow, the Guards will have to be at the very edge of the Decking, no problem. 😀 Pictures really do speak volumes!! Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi Gentlemen, I personally am happy with the Dark Grey Turret tops and in the only publication that I have to hand, "Kagero Super Drawings In 3D," they show just this. I guess there are many iterations that could be.... As I am too well aware, many Ship Kit, (Inc. Plans, Publications), information is open to discussion or erroneous. Please do not let me dissuade you from further discussion of the subject and please continue to use this thread, I find it fascinating. Anyway, I have a question for the forum as well, The subject is "Interference Grids," (Snips" attached), that the "Kit" wants you to install at various points along the Main Deck Rail. (The Grids are supposedly to catch used Shell Casings.") I am wondering if I can get away without these as they occupy the Main Rail Gutter. (Incidental have never seen these in any documentation. (Maybe they were "Unshipped" when not in use?) It's not that I want to get away with not installing stuff, I am aiming for something that is not too "Cluttered." (This is the same doctrine that I'm going to use with the Accommodation Ladders, I am not going to install them "Shipped" as in my mind, it clutters the lower superstructure. I received some excellent plans from Joe regarding construction and placement of these items, amongst other detailed drawings. (All I have to do is "Prototype these when I gain a bit more movement, soon I hope, I'm starting to go Stir Crazy....😀) Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi Joe and Happy New Year!! Good to know that the morning of May the 21st is correct!! (HOF's Bismarck 😀) Interesting letter also, many thanks!! Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Thanks once again Gentlemen, The advice is invaluable especially with the fact that I have had no real experience with Decaling since my teens. (More than a couple of years ago.... 😀) From memory, the blurb that came with the Decal Sheet mentioned that the Decal was printed on 2.0 micron carrier film, does this sound about right? Anyway, I think the I am pretty much done with the "Micro-Sol." after about seven applications, I am not going to push my luck any further I feel that things are about as good as I can get them. I guess the order of the day will be to put some Matt/Semi clear to seal ant protect before installing Anchor Chains/Hatches. Cheers and Regards, Harry
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Thanks for your kind words Bob. Things would move a little faster if I could use my right arm properly. 😀 (I feel this is slowly improving with the amount of "Physio" that I'm throwing at it.) All the beast for you and yours for the new year also. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Thanks OC. I am not 100% happy with the Fore Desal where it goes over the Anchor Chin Decking. I feel the edges are not "Sharp" enough. (I have given these parts about 3 "Doses" thus far.) Do you think that extra applications of Micro-Sol will do the trick? Having never really used this stuff I don't know if I'll get a nasty buildup of this product. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Thanks Ian, Interesting excerpt from AOTS. (I am assuming) Unsure about the Yellow Turret tops. I agree that the markings make Bismarck more "Menacing." (I like to say "Purposeful." 😀) I am happier having the markings rather than a big slab of Grey.... May not be 100% historically accurate but never mind.... No one will ever know apart from real Bismarck aficionados or those on this wonderful site!! Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi All, Small update: A small update is better than none.... (I got the Bow/Stern "Air Recognition Markings" on. This process worked o.k and I can now see the valur of Gloss Polyurethane as a "Grounding for the Decals. I also rate the "Micro-Set." The Decals are still drying and I may go over the Bow Decal with "Micro-Sol" later. (It depends on how the Decal dries over the raised Fore Deck areas. I am reasonably happy with my efforts today and am preparing the Stern Hatches for installation hopefully tomorrow. Initially, I liked the Deck without the Decals but am coming round to the idea that it adds a bit of color. 😀 Cheers....HOF. Photos:
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Hi Ian, From my understanding, the "Full Baltic Stripes, (Superstructure), were removed prior to May 21st and the Deck Markings Greyed out just after this as were the Hull Baltic Stripes leaving the Bow/Stern Waves and leaving just the White remnants of the Stripes on the Water Line. I have not done enough research as yet to be 100% accurate. (Joe100 is a superb source of information with respect to Bismarck.) I guess they had many crew to paint things. 😀 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Thank you OC, James and Kevin for your responses. I have had a PM or two with Rod (rvchima) with reference to his build. (Thanks once again Rod.) Rod advised Decals first and then Hatches followed by a paint touch-up. I made up a tracing paper template for the Hatch positions first. I have separated the decals from the sheet and carefully trimmed to the Decal edges and Test fit with the template, looks about right. I painted Gloss Polyurethane on the Rear Decking, (I'll do the first), and I'll let this cure overnight. Ill affix the Decal with Mirco-Sol and do the Micro-Set after this. (It's been a very long time since I played with Decals....😀) With regards to your replies above, paint and masks I did consider but purchased Decals from "Custom Hobby Decals" anyway as I felt it was a little too late in the game to be worrying about major paint works. I am well aware also that the Ship had her markings painted over on May 21st 1941 I had already painted the Baltic Stripes on the Hull and I did not wish to have a huge Grey stripe across the Decks. 😀 So, I guess the model will be representative of early morning, May 21st 1941 before the crew got out the paint. 😀 In the last couple of days, I attempted to fix the Stern Anchor Chain in place, I did not like the result so removed and will attempt again after Decaling. (Just as well I have plenty of small chain as the kit did not provide very much....) Anyway, enough from me today. I'll post some photos as soon as I have something decent progress to share. 😀 Happy New Year to all!! Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi All, Starting to get back into things ever so slowly.... I have a question for the Forum: I have a group of four Hatches on the Rear Deck, (PE), should I attach these first and then the Swasticker over the top and hopefully let the "Mark-Fit" do its' thing or decal first and add the Hatches and paint these items afterward? If someone could find the time to come back to me with opinion or advice, it would be very much appreciated. (Maybe it's simpler to omit the Decal?) The area in the "Snip" is Greyed out. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi Chap, I think that I may have picked this up from Mr. Earls' BN practicum many years ago?? Anyway, the method is what I have used in all of my ships, thus far inc. Cutty Sark.. (The only exception thus far is Bismarck.) Your BN is looking great, keep up the good work!! Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Nice One!! When you get to stepping the Masts are you going to fix, (Glue), in position or let the Rigging do the securing? Myself, I let the Rigging, (Shrouds/Stays), do the securing, gives a bit of "Wriggle" room and enables a Mast to be replaced if these ever break without performing major surgery. My opinion on the matter and there a probably others more learned than myself who may be able to proffer an alternative. (You could post a query in this forum under "Masting, Rigging.") Looking great!! Cheers....HOF.
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Hi there, No travesty at all.... In my mind, the modelers choice, after all, it is your own piece of maritime art. Cheers.... HOF.
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