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Hi All, It's been a while since I updated this thread.... Anyway, I have been busy and many times "Agonizing" over the build. So, the Superstructures are pretty much complete, Fwd S/S and Bridge Deck on. Installed Funnel, Hangars and Foremast Detail bits, Guns, Etc. installed. Had fun and games with the Aft S/S, (As I did with the Fwd.... 🙂) The major issue I had was how to align Mast with Aft Signal Station, anyway, it's done/installed and everything that needs to be is vertical. Arados are complete, Canopy Frames "Hand" painted by my partners son, a very nice job too!! (Apologies that these photos did not come out well, I'll get more later.) Things construction-wise, Skylights/Depth Charges to be installed around the Aft S/S, Catapult Covering, a couple of small AA Guns, Anchor Fixing Points, Anchor Chains and Air Recognition Decals. (I'm sure there's a few more things than that....🙂) I have also been communicating with Joe, (joe100) who very kindly supplied me with Accommodation Ladder Plans and positions on the Hull. I thought I'd "Prototype" a deployed Accommodation Ladder asd the "Kit" has these stowed on the S/S sides. I thought they made things look a little "Cluttered." Anyway, something to have a go at soonish. And not to forget Rigging.... At least the 12.5 Ton Cranes are done. (Small Blessings.... 🙂) There are errors on my build, things that I am not completely happy with but that's life, maybe the Trumpeter Bismarck will be better.... Anyway, forwards....🙂 Cheers....HOF. Photos:
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Hi Kevin, Very nice!! LED Strip Lighting is definitely the way to go!! 🙂 Are you planning the same for the superstructure? Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Thanks for that Chap!! I have thought that "Tricky" would be something that I'll be looking at, hence my Thread/Posts.... Cheers and Regards, Hasry.
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Thanks Gentlemen!! I do have a couple of very small scraps and a bit of "Pinstripe" Decal. I'll have a play with these first. Much appreciated. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Thanks Andy, Do I need to sand the wood before initial Gloss? (I am sort of thinking that I do, it seems a little "Rough" in texture.) And yes, this will be my first time using these products. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Nice!! Looking forward to the next installment.... 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi All, I thought I'd atart a new topic on Decaling a Wooden Deck.... 🙂 I need to ask as I think I'm only going to get one "Shot" at this.... I have ordered Micro-Sol and Micro-Set and am awaiting delivery. I have also been reviewing tutorials on use of the above. My question, how to prepare the wooden Deck prior to Decals and solutions? Smooth the Deck first with very fine abrasive paper and seal with clear acrylic as per plastic models? (I wish to replicate the "Painted On" look on the Deck with the Decal adhering to the contours of the Planking/etc.) (1/200 Bismarck) Any experience/ideas would be greatly valued. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Tapering tool/jig and planer.
hof00 replied to Ulises Victoria's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Hi Chap, Looks good. Please let me know if it works well. (As designed) I bought similar some years ago, unsure of brand, but proved to be too much trouble. (Amati I think. (Consisted of a plastic vise with metal topped jaws.) Cheers and Regards, Harry. -
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hof00 replied to hof00's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
Thank you all very much for the advice!! Very much appreciated. I guess that I now need to "Troll" through the handful of decent modelling retailers here. (I'm not sure I'll have much luck here in New Zealand.... 🙂) Cheers and Regards, Harry. -
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hof00 replied to hof00's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
Hi All, No replies to my topic?? 😶 There must be someone out there that can save me from errors/disaster and educate me a little? Thanks maybe in advance.... 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry. -
Hi All, I have a couple of questions regarding Tamiya Mark Fit. I am soon to place the Air Recognition Symbols, ()Swastickers), on the Fore and Aft Deck of the Bismarck but before I do, I want to ensure that I have the correct Tamiya Mark Fit.... Currently, I have in my possession, "Normal" or "Original" Mark Fit. I am concerned that I may seed the "Strong" or "Super Strong" version, a couple of reasons for this thinking is that it would be nice to see the outline of the Deck Planking and the Fore Deck has an additional layer of Decking, on top for the Anchor Chains to run over, so, the Decal needs to conform to this also. I have read also that the "Super Strong" version may damage decals and only for use by experienced modelers?? Any advice would be great, also any "Sage" experience or techniques would be fantastic also. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi Rod, An awesome 1st Planking!! I did wonder when I looked at the lack of Frames....🙂 After three layers it'll be pretty rigid!! (What are the model dimensions?) Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi Rod, Nice change of pace for you.... 🙂 I'll follow along. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi All, Update: Affixed FWD S/S (Bridge Deck not yet permanently attached.) Bridge Wings installed Midship Redoubt Ventilators installed Barbette Cesar complete and installed (Aft S/S not yet attached So, Fun and games.... The build continues and the Sub-Assembly boxes are beginning to look "Depleted)." The detail stuff for Barbette Cesar proved to be a real mission, the Barbette did not want to fit, made worse with the PE detail, however, it's on, not perfect, but it is what it is. I posed the Ship with Main turrets on. Tomorrow Barbette Bruno will get some attention.... 🙂 (I find it difficult to work on this at night, no natural light and too many shadows. I guess you could call this planning time.) Cheers....HOF. Photos:
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Thanks Rod, I think that its coming together o.k. I have got to the stage of attaching the Fwd S/S. Just taking my time at the mo. I have not yet permanently fixed the Bridge Deck to this as I am seeing quite a bit of detail stuff that will be very difficult to install after the fact. (Same for the Radar "Domes.") Tomorrow, I'll start the Barbet detail for Bruno and Caesar I am thinking that I'm going to have quite a few plastic and PE detail bits left over?? Anyway,,,, Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi Chap, Awesome work!! (Something that I have to look forward to) I have purchased some PE Chain Link Railings from Aber, so, hopefully, my task may be a little easier. I must agree, you cannot do this stuff with ought magnification of some description.... 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi All, Small update, (Photos), to go with the above text. (Hope this helps to explain the text.... 🙂) Cheers....HOF.
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Thanks Joe and Dave. A better day today.... Completed Issue 138 and now have started the penultimate 139. The last issue was not without it's problems, there are two small searchlights on the Admirals Bridge that I had real difficulty with. I managed to screw up one of the PE mounts and had to build one Plastic Searchlight from scratch, I think I lost this quite some time ago.... I fitted the same Searchlight on the Main Mast, no problem and am thinking about the Admirals Bridge ones. If I decide to install these I'll need to come up with a mount for thee of some description. Smoke Cannisters and Depth Charges installed on Stern Deck. Issue 139 like "A breath of fresh air!! 🙂" Completed the Three Radar sub-assemblies' and temporarily mounted on the S/S to ascertain fit, etc. Completed Aft Gunnery station and search light platform. Added square section ducting on the rear of the Fwd S/S and a real bonus to have the Bridge Deck unattached to facilitate this task. This was something that I was not looking forward to.) It's good to have the sub-assemblies, makes things "Flow" a little better. I guess the above doesn't mean much I'll get some photos tomorrow, that'll help!!🙂 Anyway, that's me for the day.... Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Thanks Joe, Not much happening today though.... Finished painting detail on the 12.5 ton Cranes and looked at Rigging these, I'll look again tomorrow. 🙂 Maybe a better day tomorrow, I must be a little tired. (I find that I have to be in "The Zone" also.) Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi All, .Small update: Nothing too much of note.... Quite a few details, Bow/Stern and Superstructure/s. I have not quite completed issue 138 but there is not too much to do here before I get to the penultimate.... 🙂 Regarding the Splinter Shields on the Aft S/S, I decided that Plastic Card would be a more viable option than the wood strip supplied, much easier to form. Life rafts, well they are on, a bit bright perhaps but under normal lighting, they are not too bad. (Not shown is the Aft Signal station with Life rafts mounted, this is back in the Sub-Assembly box....) Last photo, a few sub assemblies fully painted. (Minus the Radar bits, assembled but not yet painted.) The final two steps of this issue advise fixing Fore and Aft S/S to the Main Deck, I am choosing not to do this until near completion. My paradigm is that it is far easier to remove these to add bits rather than trying to stand and position them. I just have to be very careful.... I think tomorrow will be a "Low Impact" day.... 🙂 Finish issue 138, a few touch-ups, Rig the 12.5 ton Cranes and try to complete Arado Canopy Frames. Cheers....HOF. Photos:
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