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Thanks Chap. Yup, the alignment is an issue on some of the Rails, agreed. I was not happy, the more I thought about it.... I looked at Rod's, (rvchima), Bismarck build also for confirmation of my thoughts. (Thanks Rod 🙂) So, I have "Pushed" the Rails in on the Starboard side using a 1.0mm strip of Walnut as a spacer between Rail and Hull, it looks much better and much more in scale.... I think that a "Prime" will hide any other misdemeanors. Amazing what a millimeter will do!! 🙂 Live and learn I guess. Anyway, something to start my day off tomorrow!! Please feel free to comment, it's really helpful!! Cheers....HOF. -
Hmmm.... Looking at the photos, I may have to "Push" the Rails in just a tad.... 🙂 (Shouldn't bee too difficult, bit of de-bonder and a thinner spacer.) They are 2.0mm out from the Hull currently. Observations/Comments? Cheers....HOF.
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Hi All, Small update: Developed a Jig for Stern Grab Rails. Worked out o.k. The Rails are not perfect and some need a little "Tweak" here and there but I am pleased this is done. (In the photos, it looks like they protrude a bit too much but I think they are o.k. and will look better after a bit of a prime. I can now concentrate on getting ready for a bit of paint and mount the beastie on it's pedestals. Cheers....HOF. Photos: .
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Hi Rod, A question for you,... How far up the Hull does the Hull Red go? One "Issue" mentions 50.0mm from the base off the Hull and another states 43.0mm.... (I'd be keen to know about the thickness of the "Boot" stripe also if you have a couple of minutes to spare.... 🙂) What do your instructions say? Cheers....HOF.
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Hi All, Still working on the "Beastie.... 🙂) Small update: Sanded down slightly "Proud" Portholes, (Emery Paper), and started on the Stern Grab Rails. I was not happy at all with my efforts so removed them. I particularly do not like the paper templates provided. Filled the holes that I had created and primed the sanded areas and manufactured another bunch of rails with longer "Legs'" The Plan going forward is to make a drilling template for these items with hopefully more success. (I'll be able to see the holes on the primed surface and I located a 0.5mm drill for the rail "Legs." I turned a couple of pedestals and sorted ot some suitable wood for a plinth. (Both "Rimu" pronounced Reemoo. 🙂 (Gives me some "Thinking" time for developing a suitable template. If anyone has ideas, I'm all Ears!!) Sorry, that's all for the mo. Cheers....HOF.
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Very nice work on the Turrets!! (I assume that the Barrels are the Amati supplied ones?) Cheers....HOF.
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Thanks Rod, I tend to agree with you.... 🙂 My intention is to begin with the Stern "Grab-Rails" today. Not happy with a couple of Portholes so will drill the holes a little deeper. I'll also get Pedestal locations marked out. Cheers....HOF.
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Awesome work!! Ditto all the above completion comments. (Again, begs the question, wot's next?) Cheers....HOF.
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Hi All, Small update: After three or so days I have completed the Port and Starboard Hangers. (PE anyway. (I identified the "Issue" that contain the Plastic elements for these and other sub-assemblies. I don't think I'll put these on just yet...)) I'm unsure what I'll go with next, I was leaning towards completing the Hull. Also tempted with cladding the forward Superstructure. Maybe Boats/Launches. (These remind me of things that used to be in Cereal packets that myself and my sister used to fight over.... 🙂 Cheers....HOF. Anyway, a couple of photos of the Hangers, not perfect but good enough:
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Hi Rod, I'm pleased that this worked out in the end.... I did not want to use the Disk Sander, a bit too "Heavy Handed" perhaps. Just a small Corse file followed by a fine one to finish. How's that painting? Cheers....HOF.
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Hi All, Piet's suggestion, (Above), worked out nicely!! The Hangers are now the correct size and so is the front PE. The best thing is that it all fits!! 🙂 The Hanger doors remain pretty much centered also. A big thanks to Piet for his suggestion!! I can now move on with the rest of the Hanger components. Cheers....HOF. Photos:
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Hi Chap, That's a damn good idea!! 🙂 I don't think that a Non-centered door would be a problem. I was thinking about the door detail and how I would replicate after trimming.... It also makes things far simpler.... Just thinking about it, I could utilize the inboard edge of the door as a template for trimming the front PE. I also made a Template for the front, I realized the bottom angle would also need trimming by the same amount. I'll de-bond the doors tomorrow and have a play with it. Keep the ideas coming!! 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi All, I thought I'd ask the Forum regarding the Hanger conundrum.... I put he fronts together and taped in place for two reasons: See how much material has to be removed Mark on the reverse where the removal need to occur Should I: Remove the material Cut a slot in the Funnel to accommodate I took heaps of photos, so, if any of you have time, please have a look and give me some feedback. (Remove overhanging PE or hide it.... 🙂) I'm quite tempted to utilize the Stationary Disk Sander and support the PE on a piece of scrap wood. (Could be too harsh perhaps?) Cheers....HOF.
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Hi All, Small update: Boat/Launch Skids completed. These sit on the Main Hangar next to the Mast. (Not my best PE effort but will be o.k.) (Added to the completed components organizer....) Cheers....HOF. Photos:
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Hi Piet, Thanks for the update. I think, (Maybe🙂), that things will work out o.k I intend to get a start tomorrow and will get some photos along the way. With other components, (Plastic, etc), I have no idea which "Issues" they are in at present. The "Issues" that I have out and immediately at hand, are the two which deal with the majority of the major PE for these structures. I agree that it will be interesting to see what works.... 🙂 Cheers....HOF.
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Thank you for that Rod, appreciated!! It's a bit late to restore the 2.2mm inside edges of the Hangers, There is still the "Flat" on the roofs, albeit slightly less width.... 🙂 I am pretty confident the PE will fit with the exception of the Hanger front and door which will need a bit of "Treatment." I'll get some photos when I do this.) Regarding the front PE, this fits the roof peaks etc, no problem so as Piet alluded to, the original Amati/Part Works were only in error with the overall Hanger width by 2.2mm (The Hangers protrude about 0.4mm past the sides of the fore superstructure, just about right for the width of the superstructure PE.) (I had in inkling that the PE might be an issue prior to the thickening work but decided to carry on regardless and see....) I'll get stuck in to the Hangars later, working on Boat Skids at the mo. 🙂 Just out of interest, how many Pedestals are you intending to use when you get around to mounting your ship? I'm thinking maybe four for me, two in line with the center and two close to the Bilge Keels. Cheers....HOF.
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Thanks for the words of encouragement Chap!! I've had a good look at the instructions/components and the only things that I can see that is affected are the PE Hanger front, (Shame), and a bit less of the Hanger sliding door. About 2.2mm, (funny that.... 🙂 for the former that either needs: File off the overhanging PE Cutting a slot in the Funnel to conceal the overhang (I'm currently leaning to this method, I think it has the least risk associated with it, maybe, and I can easily fill the plastic if there is any error.) The offending bit is about 8.0mm in length and 2.2mm wide The majority of the rest of the PE seems to be "Outboard" so should be o.k. If you have a look at Rod's, (rvchima), Bismarck Hanger photo, the front PE and Door have an angle about 10mm in length, where the taper finishes and goes vertical is the problem child. Whatever method is done I'm pretty sure that it won't be too noticeable, better than the Hangers hard up against the Redoubt Railings. If any one has any other ideas or can understand my ramblings, please feel free to pass comment.... 🙂 Cheers....HOF.
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I think that the best thing that I can do at this stage for my Hanger issue is to sleep on it.... Any advice comments welcome. (Reduced the width of Hangers, (So that they would fit the Deck correctly), Inboard sides.) by 2.2mm each, Photo etch Hanger fronts now will not fit correctly, unsure if any other PE pieces compromised.) I'll console myself with some other PE tomorrow perhaps. 🙂 Cheers....HOF.
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Hi All, For those looking at Hanger issues on the HOF00 Bismarck... (As discussed on Rod's Amati Bismarck build log.) @ HOF00 Looks like you did nothing wrong. In comparing the Hachette and the Amati versions I noticed the hangars are different in width, The Hachette is wider yes, because they used 3mm ply for both of the long walls, Amati on only 1 side. Better leave as is, or else some of your hangar PE parts will not fit anymore. Seems to be a design fault by Hachette that was 'corrected' later in the Amati version. Piet My reply to Piet: Hi Piet, Thanks for your reply. I've copied you in directly.... Thanks Chap, I could not leave as is because the Hangers were pretty much "Hard-UP" to the Deck Railing. I've had a look at the PE, first off, the fronts have an inboard overhang of about 2.0mm where the "Flats" are on the Hangar Roof. I thought that I may be able to deal with this by either: Filing off the overhanging PE Cutting a slot in the Funnel to conceal the overhang The only other piece that I can see at this stage that may be issue is the Hanger Door Haven't looked at the other components yet to ascertain if there are any other issues.... If I am really unhappy, I can shim the inboard hanger sides but I'll be back to square one. Hey, Piet, If you have any more advice/comments, could you please respond to the HOF00 Bismarck thread? Cheers....HOF.
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Hi Piet, Have PM'd my reply to you. Could you please respond to the HOF00 thread with advice comments? I do not wish to "Hijack" Rods' Bismarck thread. Much appreciated and so is your advice!! 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Thanks once again Rod, The verdict is that I'll have to reduce the inboard Hangar walls by 2.2mm (I'm thinking Stationary Disk Sander and Digital Calipers.... 🙂) Cheers....HOF.
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