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Thank you for the advice, appreciated. I decided to work on the 1st level tier, AA Platfo9rms, Doors and Railings. I don't have the luxury of building off the superstructure as the pieces are attached directly to it. With todays efforts, I needed to turn the structure upside down to assist in placing/gluing bits, so, I think I made the correct call today. Port/Starboard AA Platforms and Port side Railings done, tomorrow, Starboard Railings. (I might even be able to attach more superstructure PE cladding.) Curving and installing the Railings is not my favorite task by a long shot.... 🙂) I'll gat some photos tomorrow also. Cheers and Regards, Harry. -
Thank you Sir, The Boats are just "Placed" to ensure fit and no fouling... 🙂 I'm looking forward, (Sort of), to the remainder of the Fwd Superstructure cladding. (The Aft Superstructure cladding was mainly one tier's worth, so, a no brainer, the Fwd, is at least two tiers.: I am in two minds to complete the 1st tier Platforms/Railings or work my way upwards in the order of instructions. Which ever way I go, I need to be mindful of how fragile the Railings are. (As your good self would be only too aware. 🙂 ) I also need to be able to "Handle" the structure with a little bit of confidence. Anyway, trying to mitigate any potential risk. Feel free to offer any advice, that also extends to anyone who might be interested.... For now, I'll sleep on it. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi All, Small update: Installed cladding for the remainder of the 1st tier, Fwd Superstructure (I should have taken a photo of that but once I get the next tier PE cladding installed I'll get some photos done.) So, I got sidetracked with "Issue 119" which concerns mainly the Main Hanger Boat Skids that I was part way through. (This was bugging me and needed completion.) I had already built the four Skids and just had to mount them. The two that hang off the sides, I initially installed about 2.0mm too far Aft and after checking the instructions and Rods' photo, (rvchima" Thanks Rod), I got out the "De-bonder" and re-installed in the correct place.... Skids on top of the Hanger were not too difficult. I Primed the structure and the Aft Signal station. Photos show the above with the Service Boats placed on thier Skids to ensure that I got things more or less correct. (I like the small bit of color against the grey of the model.) I'll carry on with the Fwd Superstructure tomorrow. Cheers.... HOF.
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Hi All, Small update: I am pleased that I did not install the Fwd Superstructure cladding, I suspected and found, that there were quite a few plastic boxes, vents, etc, that are mounted on the cladding, both Fore and Aft Superstructures. (These were contained in "Issue 83") The moldings were absolutely terrible, I almost had to saw them out of the sprue!! (There were seven "Deck Lights" that I did not bother with, they were pretty "Knackered" after removing these tiny pieces and at about 0.5 X 1.0mm, no one is going to notice.) Anyway, cleaned them up and attached. (I am now a big fan of the wax pencil to pick up and position the tiny bits.) I hope to install the PE cladding tomorrow. (I have to be so careful with the Railings.... I don't think they even like to be breathed on.... 🙂) Cheers....HOF.
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Hi Chap, Coming along nicely!! (Have you been testing your "Electrics?" 🙂) Cheers....HOF.
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Hi Marc, Just a suggestion here.... Have you also looked at your access for installation of Deckhouses, Boats, Etc before you get to the final pieces of Rigging? As stated, just a suggestion, you have probably already done so and I am certainly not teaching you to suck eggs, so to speak.... 🙂 (It would be awful if you had to de-construct anything....) Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi All, Small update: Completed PE cladding for 1st Tier of Fwd Superstructure. I have not yet installed the last six pieces of cladding as I have some test fitting/checking to do first. Anyway, photos of the last couple of days work.... (PE fret photo: Top three are Starboard, bottom three, Port.) Cheers....HOF. Photos:
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Hi Chap, That's looking awesome!! Cheers....HOF.
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Sorry Marc, I am no help here.... I hope that some one on the Forum can assist you further. Cheers....HOF.
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Hi All, Starboard Fwd Superstructure, 1st tier detail, applied to PE Sheathing.... After five hours, my eyes need a rest. It's much easier to apply the detail directly with the sheathing on the PE fret. I was tempted to attach the remainder of the sheathing but I know better.... 🙂 Port side and photos tomorrow. I'll review installing after researching subsequent steps.... (The last thing I want to do is paint myself into a corner.) Cheers....HOF.
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Hi All, Small update: Installed Forward Superstructure Redoubt PE. The operation went o.k, I must have something correct.... 🙂 I am of the opinion that these bits were super critical to the remainder of the Superstructure PE A foundation if you like.... I can now move forward with the detail bits in the following order: PE detail on the PE installed PE detail on Fore/Aft, Port/starboard sheathing Install the above sheathing That's more of the plan.... Edit: The Port side Aft Redoubt PE had a gap between the Plastic Redoubt and PE sheathing.... It was really bugging me and after some deliberation, I decided the re-form the Forward most "Fold," had to reform the rear folds also, re-attached and much better.... 🙂 Cheers....HOF. Photos:
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Hi Chap, Sorry, no updates for some time I'm afraid.... It's still sitting on the bench, somewhat forlorn, behind the Bismarck. I'll get to it one of these days but the Bismarck has assumed priority. I don't think it will touch water though as there is already a hole in the Hull for the lighting Mains Adapter wiring.... 🙂 Something more suitable for RC conversion is sitting at home in storage, A/L Marina II. (So many ships, so little time.... 🙂) Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi All, Small update: (Sorry no photos yet....) I pulled issues 72 thru 75 These deal with cladding for the Lower Forward Superstructure, Port and Starboard. I decided that I would begin by sheathing the "Redoubt" PE for the prior to sheathing all the flat, straight bits. My reasoning is that the curved pieces have minimal Railings attached and I require to "Handle" the Superstructure whilst forming and attaching these curved pieces. My doctrine is that I am not going to damage Railings when they are not installed....🙂 That's the plan anyway.... Cheers....HOF.
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Thanks Chap, It's my first model ship with "Guns.... 🙂" As mentioned somewhere near the start of the log, I spent so much "Coin," NZD $16.95 per issue X 140 issues), years ago, seeing other Bismarck builds here, It piqued my interest in this, time to carry on with it. Yup, it is "Fiddly" very.... However, I needed to learn more, esp. Photo Etch. (It's not that small at around 1.4 meters but the PE and other aspects tends to be at 1/200.) A bit of a departure from models with "No Plastic" bits, (Multi-Media) I think it'll come out o.k. in the end. The 'Sickness" has thankfully run its' course..... 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Thanks Marc!! That's very kind of you.... Much appreciated. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi Chap, for your model, over 2.13m in length, I trust that you have somewhere available to display when complete!! Cheers.... HOF.
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Thanks Chap!! All good thanks, performed a RAT Tuesday - Now negative.... 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Thanks you Sir!! Good to be back at the workbench, great for the mind, body and soul....🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi Chap, That is some pretty awesome and detailed work!! (Puts my "Cutty" to shame.... 🙂) Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi All, Small update: So, progress has been a little slow, due in no small part, to battling the COVID thing.... ☹️ I climbed back into it today and made a start on the forward Superstructure. (Jumping back many issues.... After clearing the Decks and placing sub-assemblies into secure storage to mitigate any accidents....) The exposed Decks, (No Printed Deck covering), I gave a dose of Sanding Sealer as I want to minimize any grain showing through post painting these areas. (I extended this to the Aft superstructure "Painted" deck areas as well.) Up until now, I had not attached the Fore Superstructure Decks, (1st Tier), I am pleased that I did so as the aft structure was slightly "Racked" but pulled into alignment with lots of clamps.... I guess when I sheath this stuff it will show any issues, I hope not!! About six "Issues" should see the Brass sheathing more or less completed. So, onward.... I'll post some photos in the next few days. Cheers....HOF.
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Thanks Rod. I too was supplied with a spool of Mono Filament Line. I have a bit of time up my sleeve before considering further.... 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi Rod, Very nice work there!! Sorry to hear of the "Breakages" but sounds like a good recovery. I'll look at modifying the Crane Bases and the "Bruno" interference piece also when I get to them, great advice thank you.... 🙂 What medium did you use for the "Lashing" on your Boats? I'm also interested in what you are considering for your Rigging medium.... (I purchased some EZLine some time ago but have never tried it. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi Rod, Your build is looking pretty damn good!! The Ships Boats look awesome also, very nice work.... I reckon you are pretty much on the home straight.... 🙂 Cheers....HOF.
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