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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. -
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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Thanks Chap, I had a look at several Internet tutorials, I got tired of mucking around with bits of painted tape.... Cheers....HOF.
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Hi Rod, Really very good!! I am hoping that my effort works out to hopefully a similar build quality!! (Hope you don't get too many seismic events looking at where you have got the ship sitting!!) Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi Chap, Looking really good!! Decals look great. I am currently in communication with the company as I want to get some 0.5mm Pinstriping decal for the Arado Canopy Frames. Cheers....HOF.
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Hi Chap, Thanks for that!! I could paint these but I don't want to tempt fate, I'd rather have something that I can just "Place" to achieve the desired result. Just had a look at the site, this might just be the ticket!!🙂 (Australia is not too far away so shipping shouldn't be too costly.) Could you please detail exactly the item you ordered? Good to see you back, I was wondering where you had got to.... 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi Chap, Looking very good indeed!! Awesome detail at this scale.... (I'm having enough of a "Challenge" at 1/200) Cheers....HOF.
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Hi Chap, Thanks for the advice, Unfortunately no.... 🙂 The Deck is absolutely flat. The Superstructure is in contact with the Deck, but, the Port side of the Hanger is not. (As per the photos.) The only thing that I can think of is that the connection between Hanger and Superstructure is out of plumb somehow.... To try and remove the Hanger part of this Superstructure would be courting certain disaster!! Your advice is very much appreciated and also a trigger to get me thinking about this again. Pretty sure I'm going to use Vallejo Acrylic Putty for the "Gap." Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi All, It's been a while since I posted so here is a small update: Arados complete apart from Canopies, I'll get to defining the Frames when I find something suitable to highlight them. Conning Tower has had additional PE attached, (Not shown here), and Upper Tower Gallery and Fire Control structures assembled. Funnel PE attached but not yet complete. 10.5cm Anti Aircraft Guns, (X8), complete. Bow Cleat attached. I think that I really need to get the Main Deck Stanchions marked and the Decking sized and affixed as there are many sub-assemblies almost ready to attach. Cheers....HOF. Photos:
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Hi Rod, Just thought I'd have a look at your "Amati" U-Boat build. An interesting kit but as you pointed out in your log, a little light on detail. (There don't seem to be many U-Boat builds on the forum....) I'm thinking that I might have a go of the Revell 1/72 Type VII "Wolfpack" that I have in storage, I have the Pontos Detail-Up stuff for this as well. Anyway, that's in the near future.... 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi Chap, Looking good!! (The detail is way too fine for the likes of myself.... 🙂) Cheers....HOF.
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Hi Rod, Your "To Do" list looks a little busy, good to see you will not be idle!! 🙂 Looking forward to your upcoming builds. By Deck Transfers, I am alluding to the Swasticker markings, or, more correctly, Air Recognition" markings. Were these supplied or did you paint these? (I guess I'm looking for a source to order from.) Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi Rod, That looks really, really Awesome!! I rake my hat off to you, knowing first hand how, in your words, "Insane" this model is.... 🙂 I guess you are almost at the point where you can say "Finished." (Wot's next? 🙂) Anyway, it has been, and is, an absolute privilege to see your Ship come together and also replies to my many questions (I do have another question for you at this time: Where did you procure the Deck Transfers?) Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Thanks Rod, I'll soldier on with the Canopy Frames, I found some "Lettraset" tape about 1.5mm, something to trim down.... 🙂 I also found some Vallejo filler that you advised me about. I'll have a "Play" Off-Ship when I get my hands on it. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi All, The above reply from Canute referred to a post that I inadvertently deleted the content of this was: .Yesterday, or today depending on where you are in the world, the Bismarck sank taking 2,000 lives with her.... 27/05/1941 at 1030 Whether or not this was due to Royal Navy action, or, as some recent research suggests, the crew scuttled thier own ship. Cheers....HOF.
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Hi Rod, Thanks for the advice regarding my "Gap" issue. I'll order some Vallejo filler next week, (As well as some more Acrylic Polyurethane), it sounds good and I hope it's available here. I have "Squadron" Plastic Putty at hand but it takes ages to go off and gets over things, (Messy), without masking first.) I did consider "Attacking" the underside of the structure but shelved the idea, just one errant brush with something and I'll bend stuff. (I already some the Boat Skid Rails to straighten a tiny bit, I guess I don't wish to push my luck.... 🙂) Do you think that I am at a safe stage to attach this structure? I was concerned that if I did this now, it would make things difficult adding additional components to this structure. (My instructions advise against attaching permanently at this stage. I did have an idea of setting this up, "Off-Ship" to do the fill and touch up thing.) Thanks also for the "Heads-Up" reading what is described in my Bismarck instructions as the "Aft Signal Station. 🙂" I have taken note of this, much appreciated!! Yup, as you know, I was considering EZLine, or at least mentioned, I'll certainly give the kit supplied nylon a go first!! (I have never used EZLine before but got some from the States about a year ago.) I'm currently working on finishing the Arados, one with folded wings. These are a little problematic in some respects, probably just the builder.... A question here for you,: Did you use the painted Masking Tape method for the Canopy framework? My instructions refer to placing strips 1.0mm wide but this just looks too wide.... Anyway, thank you once again for the information, very, very much appreciated. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi Mark and Piet, Thanks for coming in to the "Fray" for me.... I initially thought that this was a "Fit" issue ,When I initially constructed this, it was super tight.... But no, I paired down the mounting lugs, so, not that.... Inspected the Underside of Tier two, nothing looks out of place. There don't appear to be "High" spots on the Deck of Tier one. (I'll double check though. If there is, there's sod all I can do about it as the Wooden Deck is very firmly attached) I'll do the Level Test as best I can, there are protruding ply "Locator" Lugs that protrude from the bottom of the structure. about 2/3 down the length of Tier two. My conclusion is that the Hanger wall is not quite square, (Plumb) on one corner but square with the rest of the Superstructure as all the PE fits correctly, no gaps,.... 🙂 "How did this happen in the first place?" I'm really unsure.... (If I had the luxury, I'd do it again. 🙂 Hindsight is a wonderful thing.... (Pardon the cliché!!)) Starboard side, as per photos is fine.... If I use any filler, I think it has to be a Plastic Putty as the Hanger is mainly Plastic and PE. Thoughts? Cheers and Regards, Harry. Edit: I have just placed a Steel Rule on the Deck of Tier one, no high spots whatsoever. Placed Tier two on a sheet of Glass, as per the photos, I have a gap, Starboard side as per photos.... (Well, good to have confirmation I guess....🙂) Photos:
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Hi Chap, Thanks for that. The 2nd Tier of the Superstructure is not yet affixed to Tier one, just placed. The Hanger and the rest of Tier two are very firmly attached together. The gap around the Port side of the Hanger remains.... I was thinking of trying to remove and I'd like to rectify this prior to permanently attaching Tier two .the Hanger from Tier 2 but that would have been a huge mistake in terms of breakage/re-work. (There are more components to fit prior to mating Tier one and easier to do this if I can remove Tier two to work on it, another reason why I'd like to rectify the gap.) 🙂 My apologies for not clarifying the above. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Very nice!! I do like the result, looks great and a great environment for display. Cheers....HOF.
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Ditto!! The Lfe Boat covers make for very nice detail. Cheers....HOF.
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Thanks Ken and OC. I thought about White Glue.... I think that whatever method is used, I am of the opinion that I should remove this tier of the Superstructure, (It's not affixed yet), and fill/paint before it is permanently placed. I guess set it up on maybe some Glass to prevent filler bonding, or, maybe Masking Tape? One of my concerns with White Glue is that maybe it could "Slump?" The Hanger structure underneath is Plastic/PE, would White Glue bond sufficiently? (That's why I thought about Plastic Putty as a possible solution. Thoughts? Cheers....HOF.
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