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Hi Rod, What color did you use to match wood to PE Decking sections? (I have had a look on-line and found Vallejo Yellow Ochre to be a match, maybe....) Cheers and Regards, Harry. -
Hi All, I'm trying to match wooden Decking with PE Decking that needs to be matched to the Wood. My preference is "Vallejo" as it is available in NZ and I also like the product. I have had a look on-line and the closest match is Vallejo Yellow Ochre, don't know really.... I am hoping that someone out there will have experience in matching Wood to Paint? A photo of a couple of pieces of decking attached.... Cheers....HOF.
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Hi Rod, Your Aircraft look awesome!! It really gives your Bismarck that "Something extra!!" (3.5mm "Packing" is quite a bit at 1/200 but you cannot see or notice at all. I assume that this is directly under the "Aircraft" part of the Catapult.) Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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I couldn't agree more OC. The size and complexity of this build is awesome!! (It's great to follow this build and see the model grow and grow!! 🙂) Cheers....HYOF.
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Hi All, Small update: Fwd Superstructure tidy up/finishing, (Perhaps), day today.... Installed Ammunition Hoist forward most part of Tier 4. I decided against using the "Whisker thin PE bits and substituted 0.25mm Brass wire, much easier. 🙂 Tier 1 and 2 got the last bits installed on the very front of the Superstructure. (I lost the folded Brass box, Rod, (rvchima), provided the dimensions, (Thanks heaps Rod!!!), and made a replacement from Styrene. (The superstructure look a little "Scrappy" but I am confident once primed/painted, it'll look much better.) I think tomorrow I'll spray completed sub-assemblies with Acrylic Satin Polyurethane, something that needs to be done and it'll give my eyes a much needed rest.... 🙂 I have pretty much caught up with the "Issue" sequence. (Now up to "Issue" 121 out of 140, this really doesn't mean that I am close to completion.... I have had a look at the remaining "Issues" and there are many rather detailed and complex bits to install, inc. Decks, Painting, Etc, Etc. Included with the photos, I have included photos of my sub-assemblies, just in case anyone was wondering, "Where's the rest of it?" Cheers....HOF Photos:
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Hi All, Update: Completed cladding, Tier 3 and 4. Not too many issues. Last photo is the Ammunition Hoist that gets mounted on the front of Tier 4. (The "Legs" need to be straightened.) I am thinking about replacing the "Whisker" thin PE bits. (Rod, (rvchima mentioned that this structure was "Difficult.") Cheers....HOF. Photos:
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Thanks OC, Yup, Railings integral with the cladding is definitely an advantage.... I still need to watch where my fingers go.... 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi Rod, I was actually wondered this morning when you'd build the Aircraft. (Are you intending a folded wing version also?) Interesting issues there and I'm happy that you have had a go before I get involved with these items. Your Catapults are substantially longer than my "Kit." I only get the end section with the two platforms.... Maybe it'll be o.k. 🙂 (I'll be referring to your photos for sure!!) Cheers....HOF.
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Thanks Marc, Agreed, it is definitely a "Process" and I think that I'm getting a little better at working with PE. Like anything, when it's going together well, it's more enjoyable. I had a quick count of the "Part-work" issues left to go, around twenty or so out of 140. Am I close to completion? Too early to say.... 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Sorry Chap.... High Intensity LED and simple Flasher circuit perhaps? Cheers....HOF.
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Hi All, Second update for today: I have begun working on the FWD Superstructure, Tier 3 and 4 and I decided to post photos of cladding in progress.... (Just ignore if they seem a little repetitive.... 🙂) It starts with Tier 4, I'm happy about this as it means that I won't inadvertently damage Tier 3. (Anyway, enough for today, Tomorrow, Tier 3.) Cheers....HOF. Photos:
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Hi All, Update: Almost completed Tier 2 of the Fwd Superstructure, two Hand Rails, a Ladder and a folded Brass Box that I seem to have lost.... (I'll build a new Box....) The work was concerned with the very forward cladding. I began by placing PE detail components on the flat cladding, makes things so much easier. There were a few really tiny bits, Cleats. I did manage to install these but I ask myself was it really worth it? You can't see them. I guess I know they are there. Installing the cladding was a little problematic, there were a couple of gaps in the joining corners, these got filled and filed. A very thin strip of wood was installed at the very top of the Brass and levelled with the Roof. (I'll install the last components on this once I an happy with filling any gaps. Cheers.... HOF. Photos:
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Nice!! Are you going to install a "Working" light? (Sorry, just had to ask the question.... 🙂) Cheers....HOF.
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Hi Rod, Looking good!! The photos are excellent, thank you, and a great source of reference.... 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi All, Small update: Still working on the Fwd Superstructure, Tier two. PE decking done for this level, it took me more than one attempt to get these pieces properly aligned and flush with each other, I used CA to attach with the "Capillary" action thing from both sides of each PE Deck piece. Attached Railings for this Tier two. These were a real mission, Starboard side anyway.... Port was easier. I wasn't happy with the Starboard Rails, I de-bonded about 1/3, got rid of the excess CA on the Brass Deck and re-installed, better but not perfect.... 🙂 (I'm pleased they are done, and, with limited damage to Tier one Railings, just a couple of Rails bent, easily straightened.) Tomorrow's task will be the forward-most cladding, Tier two. (I'll be attaching PE detail to the cladding before installing.) I'll get some photos done when this is completed. Cheers....HOF.
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Thanks Rod, Last time I dry fitted the Deck, there was a gar of about 2.0mm on the Bow section, the rest were flush.... It's going to be interesting to get a 1.0mm gap on either side. of the Deck I'm not yet sure how I will approach this.... Thanks for the advice regarding the Stanchions right up against the Decking, it makes sense, not only from a drilling perspective but in placing these also. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi Chap, Looking good from this side of the world!! No boredom at all!! Cheers....HOF.
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Hi Marc, I'm pleased you have sorted your rigging issue. (You are not the only one to "Not be able to see the wood for the trees!!" 🙂 Your Bollards look great and much improved over the kit castings. Good to see your Lathe is getting some exercise. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi Chap, Haven't seen you here for some time!! Yup,, sort6ing "Post" move takes a bit of Time.... Currently working on a 1/200 Bismarck, (On here), learning the "Dark" art of Multi-Media and PE. Hope you get things sorted soon....🙂 Cheers and Regards, . Harry.
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Hi All, Small update: Still working on the Fwd Superstructure, Tier 1/2 Not much to say really, PE cladding continues.... 🙂 Cheers....HOF. Photos:
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Hi Yves, Is the finished article "Static?" Just thinking it would make for a pretty awesome RC model. Cheers....HOF.
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Hi Rod, Some really good work there!! The Bridge Wings look good.... I constructed my set some time ago, just the way the "Part-work" thingy goes.... Cheers.... HOF.
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Hi All, Small update: Completed the 1st tier Railings, it took me a few hours, primarily as I was not happy with yesterdays work, Port side. So out with the De-Bonder and re-applied about 1/3 of this. Starboard took me significantly less time to achieve a satisfactory result. Just a few touch-ups required and a tad of filler around the redoubt PE and Deck. (Some Railings also need a "Tweak" here and there.) Prepared the PE cladding for tier 2, attached all the Ventilators, doors, Ladders, Etc. I should be able to install this cladding tomorrow. So, after six or seven hours today, it's time for a break.... 🙂 Cheers.... HOF. Photos:
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Thanks Rod, I'll "Stick," (Pardon the pun), with the wax pencil for now. I got quite a few for $10.00 or so on-line. Yup, thanks, well over the COVID thing, like the worst ever head cold/ flu.... (I think I picked it up at a recent funeral, hardly anyone was "Masked Up.") Thank you for your kind comments. re: cladding. I'm still learning. (BTW, I look at your Bismarck and am in awe!! 🙂) I have a couple of questions for you.... What gar do you arrive at between Decking and edge of the Hull? 1.0mm or greater? Do the Stanchions butt up against the Decking? (Thinking ahead for the Stanchions.... ) Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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