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Hi Ted, Thanks for that. I don't notice any issues with your Bismarck from where I'm sitting!! 🙂 The thing is that this model is the first that I have ever had with a serious amount of PE, it has, and continues to be a learning.... Cheers and Regards, Harry. -
Hi Richard, Very nice indeed!! Your Mast brings back memories of my last trip to Eastbourne, Wellington a couple of years ago. The salvaged Mast stands close to the end of the sealed road heading to Pencarrow Head, a memorial.... Cheers....HOF.
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Hi All, Small update: Yet more Sub-Assemblies.... Forward Wave Breaker - Constructed and affixed, lots of tiny PE Struts, not perfect but o.k. I think. Deck Cranes - Yet to be Rigged. Paravanes. Anti Aircraft Range Finders. There are many, many other Sub-Assemblies that I have not photographed recently. (Happy to photograph if required.) I'll add some more detail to the Deck and think about some tiny 20.0mm AA Guns tomorrow. Cheers....HOF. Photos:
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Thanks Rod, Yup four "Installments left to go, five if you count the one I'm 1/2 way through!! The instructions therein are large, (Quantity), and complex You cannot really notice the "Gap" now, the camera picks up allot of detail that you would not really like to see. The Rails have not yet arrived, I guess they are somewhere between Poland and New Zealand, I'll post a photo when they turn up. The only other thing of note: I had a go using the Mono-Filament Rigging material, I really did not like it at all so found some Black, Lycra 110 Denier Rigging material on-line by "Infini." Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi All, It's been a few weeks since I updated this log, so, a small update: I have not been idle regarding this build. The "Pat-Work" thingy instructions have some logic to them but tend to "Bounce" backwards and forwards a bit. I think that the production version of the Amati Bismarck may have a more logical and comprehensive build strategy, I find myself constantly reviewing instructions going forward to ensure that I am not going to "Paint myself into a corner, a case in point looks like there are some components added to the Admirals Bridge, after the structure is affixed.... I my mind, I need to place these components before mounting the structure, otherwise it will be next to impossible to place components. Anyway, the name of the game for me at the mo is "Sub-Assemblies" and lots of them.... 🙂. I feel that these are now almost complete and will soon be time to affix these, Paravanes and Breakwater assemblies are the next for this Chap. It's been a relief to finally be able to mount some stuff to the Main Deck. There are now 5 installments, (Out of 140), of the build to complete, however, they are quite "Busy" and look as though they will take the most time to complete. I'll try and get a little more regular with the updates (The first two photos is the Port side Hanger that used to have a nasty gap between Hanger and Deck.... The third is the repair....) Cheers....HOF. Photos:
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Hi Chap, Your Bismarck is looking very nice indeed!! I hope to get some photos posted today of my model. There are additions I have made on my version but I am pretty much trying to stay with the build sequence of the instructions, that means a plethora of sub-assemblies....🙂 Great to view your progress. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Well, My EZ Line proved to be "Fine," much too fine.... So, I wont be using that.... After some time on the Web, I found a product by "Infini," a Lycra based Rigging thread, Black @ 110 Denier from BNA Models in Australia. I guess we'll see how it performs. There are some scant reviews out there, they are all positive in nature. Cheers.... HOF.
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Hi Chap, That's looking really good!! Some excellent progress there. Cheers....HOF.
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Thanks Rob, I'm leaning more to EZ Line at this stage.... 🙂 Just some of the areal spreaders and other components look way too fragile for Mono-Filament to be pulled taught. Another Bismarck build by Rod, (rvchima), used Mono-Filament provided for his Bismarck and had great results, however, I am erring on the side of caution, perhaps....🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi All, Hopefully in the next few weeks I'll be able to start to Rig the Bismarck. I got supplied with some Mono-Filament Line for this task, I don't really like this stuff.... It seems to have a life of its own, very "Springy" and difficult to control. I have a spool of EZ Line that I have never used and am wondering if this is a good alternative. (I looked at a couple of tutorials regarding this but were more in line with Aircraft.) It looks really easy to use and with all the delicate PE on the Bismarck, I'm thinking EZ Line would be a great medium. Does anyone have experience with EZ Line for ship models? What are the "Pros" and "Cons?" The forums feedback is invaluable!! Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi Chap, Some very nice progress there!! Cheers.... HOF.
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Hi Chris, Just wondering how you are getting on with your Bismarck.... 🙂 Cheers....HOF.
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Very nice work there Rod!! The Cabinet looks great and the "Cherry?" is a very nice color. (I reckon that it's good the Cabinet is "In the house" so people can see your work.) Looking forward to your next creation.... 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi Rod, Look's good!! I think that the cost of materials will be well worth it. (I have all my completed Ships in cases, as you say, keeps the dust away.) (Also, in my case, a couple of vary active Abyssinian cats.... 🙂) Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Thanks Rod, Mounted the Rear Superstructure and filled the gap on the Port Rear side of the Hanger. Touched up the Grey and looks o.k. except that the Grey doesn't match.... It's a slightly lighter shade.... (Isn't' there a film about this? 🙂) I did my best to "Tone it in with Satin Acrylic, it's not noticeable unless you look for it, I know it's there and it annoys me but I'm going to leave well alone. Also Rod, thanks for the tip regarding the Vallejo Putty, it's pretty nice to use. The Sub-Assemblies continue.... Hawse Reels done although I might take a couple of "Windings" off two or three of these. Started the Anchor Windlass's and larger Bollards. (I'm painting as I go....) Small AA Guns are soon to be assembled also. Very soon, (I hope), some detail on the Main Deck. The "Part-Work" thingy continues to frustrate but I keep reminding myself to "Eat the Elephant one bite at a time. 🙂" I'll get some photos up in the next few days. Cheers and Regards, Harry..
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Looking good from where I'm sitting!! I have been following your build with much interest. Cheers....HOF.
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Hi All, Small update: Port and Starboard Hangers complete (One piece of PE to be fitted, Port side) Funnel more or less complete (There's a bit more stuff to be added just prior to installation) The Funnel top needs a bit of a "Touch-Up." Used Alclad Polished Aluminum for top, Exhaust Pipes, etc. (It was easier to carefully remove the Funnel top for painting. While reviewing the instructions for the umpteenth time, I came across the step for mounting the 10.5cm AA gun bases. There were a couple of photos instructing to place bases "As per photos," no measurements given. Rod, (rvchima), very kindly sent me excerpts from his build instructions, with measurements!! 🙂 I marked out and drilled locating holes for the gun bases on the Superstructure Decks. (One problem, my bases do not have locating "Dimples, just flat.... I carefully drilled a 1.0mm hole as close to the center of these as I could, inserted and CA'd small lengths of 1.0mm Brass wire. Trial fitted Bases and AA guns, all good!! 🙂 (Thanks Rod!!) (With the modified bases, I think that I could probably "Articulate" the Guns. I'll fit the Guns and bases further down the track. There are only about 10 "Installments" of the Part-Work thingy left to complete with a couple of "Organizers" full of completed sub-assemblies. At lease the Main Decking is down so that I can place bits on this as necessary. I now need to just take my time also to ensure that my work does not compromise any other component attachment. (It's been a bit of a mission jumping around this build the "Part-Work" way. Cheers....HOF. Photos:
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Thanks Rod and Chris, Rod, thank you for your advice regarding the kit Stanchions, however, I have now spent the "Coin." It's going to be a little while before I'm ready for the Railing/Stanchions.... 🙂 I am aware that I may need to drill the holes. (I thought I'll "Walk" some dividers down the Deck perimeter first, 8.0mm spacing, this may not be required, I guess time will tell. Chris, Thank you for allaying my concerns, (Slightly), regarding Super Hobby. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi All, Small update: After much "Trolling" around on the Net, I found some 1/200 Chain Link Railing.... Chain railing Aber 1-200-02 (super-hobby.com) I ordered four of these, hopefully, more than enough to do the entire perimeter of the Deck. These are on Back-Order and I am hooping to receive by mid July. I ordered from "Super-bobby" (Having never ordered from the EU before, I was a little nervous but hopefully they'll be reputable. So, to stop procrastinating, I'll climb back into it today. Tasks that I will concentrate on: Port and Starboard Hanger completion Deck Reels Locating remaining detail pieces for the Funnel I'll post some photos soonish. Cheers....HOF.
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Thanks Rod, The Decking was a bit of a "Mare" so to speak. I had to carefully sand both sides of each section before I could even get a 1.0mm gap.... (The "Gap" was a bit of a trade-off in achieving an all round margin, I just did not want to take off too much Deck detail. As it was, I had to remove the Margin Plank detail, not happy about this, but, never mind, have to move on.) I don't really fancy my chances drilling the Stanchion holes with very little material on the outside of the Drill Bit. (The Jury is still out one....) I have also been looking at aftermarket 1/200 "Chain Link" Rail PE that I do not have to drill holes for and have found some products that might just fit the bill. Anyway, the Decking is down so that's a reasonably big task out of the way!! 🙂 Thank you also regarding the dowelling for Turrets!! Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi Chap, Some very nice work there!! It will be interesting to see this complete, a different "Take" on this model. Cheers....HOF.
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Hi All, Small update: My attention has turned to the Main Deck over the past few days as the Partworks" issues are soon going to be dealing with Deck fixtures in the very near future and it was about time to make a start on this also. My partner was coerced into cutting the Paper Template and marking out the locations of the three hundred Stanchions, Template attached with Paper Gum and St6anchion locations marked. (She did an awesome job!! 🙂) Next up was placing and positioning of the various Decking pieces. (Not a task I was looking forward to.) Anyway, a bit of "Jiggling here and there followed by masking tape to hold in position while 3.0 and 6.0mm holes were drilled for Turret Barbettes. At this stage, I added more 3.0mm holes and Dowel that will be removed after the Decking is attached. (Not in the instructions but I felt a bit more confidence for a good Key enabling a more accurate fitting.) Today, I have been concentrating on that very fitting, there needs to be a 1.0 - 1.5mm gap around the Deck perimeter. I performed an initial sanding today and will hopefully get this complete tomorrow. (The Decking that I was provided with was almost flush with the Hull sides, so, I'm unsure of the impact when it comes to placement of Fairleads, Cleats, Etc. I guess I'll find out....🙂) Anyway, it was time to walk away today, a fresh start tomorrow. Cheers....HOF. Photos:
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Thanks Ted, Great advice!! I have the Tamiya "Mark Fit" ready to go!! Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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