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Hi Rod, Yes I did omit the pre-drilled ply pieces and opted for filling the locations, bow and stern, with Knifing Compound since only one row of Portholes were provided and a Porthole template was provided for drilling these anyway. (Resulted in a bit of sanding that I would have had to do anyway....) The Amati/Part works thingy gave me "Rivets" to insert in the holes once drilled. I don't think you are missing anything as you mentioned that your Brass insets had "Ringoles" (Eyebrows), on the Brass pieces so your Brass pieces are a "Fae de comple." (I think that's spelt right....) (Mine does not have Ringoles.... 😗) (I could be incorrect but molded detail would suggest that no "Rivets" are provided for with your Bismarck version.) You also have to remember that my Bismarck is around 2008 many years away from a commercial Amati release. (Some things will have changed in the intervening period to make things better?) Cheers and Regards, Harry. -
Hi Chap, That looks really good!! Cheers....HOF.
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Hi Rod, Interesting comparison.... Yup, I agree, the Amati offering does seem overcomplicated in ways. I'm unsure if I'd be comfortable with large blocks for the Superstructure though.... Cheers....HOF.
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Hi Chap, Well, I guess its good to see what in store for you!! 🙂 Still struggling a little with the 1st tier of cladding. There are some "Interesting" points of note: The instructions reference one of the aft wooden Bulkhead structural, (Close to Barbette Caesar), pieces to line up the cladding, not such a good idea.... I refenced all cladding on this level to line up with the concave plastic pieces, Secondary Turret rear wall. (I am unsure of what your instructions show, probably similar? (Give me a shout if you need and I'll try to assist.) Anyway, a couple of bits of filling required her and there, the rest of the cladding for this is now in place, there's a couple of bits of PE detail that I'm not 100% happy with, excess CA that needs to be removed, if possible.... (Just learnings....) I now have to be so careful handling this structure, the Rails are easily bent.... 😗 I am about to embark on preparation of the uppermost piece of cladding for the Aft Superstructure, It should be much easier to form without the second tier rails getting in the way. (I'd like to get around to installing the Grab Rails on the rear hull, maybe after the Aft Superstructure?) I'm pleased that you enjoyed New Zealand!! I lived in Wellington most of my life up until a couple of years ago when my lady and I decided to move to South Taranaki, Manaia. (Not a big town at all, semi rural and nice and peaceful.) I did not see the Endeavour replica, I'm unsure if it ever came to Wellington. (I remember that there were a few protests about the visit, injustices that may or may not have taken place.) Anyway, onwards and upwards!! Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi All, Small Update: Started cladding the first tier of the Aft Superstructure. I think it went o.k. and the epoxy is still going off. (Used 90 second epoxy as gives more time than the recommended CA) A bit of work to do before I'm happy with it but getting there.... (Tomorrow's work.) A bonus is that the Deck still fits!! 🙂 Cheers....HOF. Photos:
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Hi All, Small update.... Completed Aft Gunnery Control Thingy and Anti Aircraft Gunnery stations. I am finding out more about PE and had to form Railings for the first time. (Not too bad with 1.5 arms.... 😗) Not particularly happy about the joint where the Railings meet to form a circle, They are o.k. but will have a think about improvements, perhaps.... It may be better to leave well alone. Looking at sizing, (Ensuring Deck edges are flush with Superstructure sides), the 1st tier Superstructure Decking. I think this will be tomorrow. I might even get some PE sides attached!! 🙂 Thank you for all the "Likes!!" Cheers....HOF. Photos:
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Hi All, Bit of an update.... Working on more Aft Superstructure cladding, lots of doors, scuttles and wind shield thingies. I feel that I can shortly start to assemble this PE and fix it to the Aft Superstructure, finally!! 🙂 There is one more "largish" piece of PE for the uppermost Superstructure tier. (t's one piece formed around the uppermost tier itself.) This will have to go on fairly early in the piece to prevent fouling the second tier rails, etc. Also been working on Barbette "Caesar" cladding. This was not too much of an issue but, the cladding needed to be shortened by approx. 1.5mm.... Central Aft Hanger PE assembled and installed, Hagar affixed to uppermost Superstructure tier. (Note: Superstructure tiers are not glued to each other as yet, this comes some way down the track.) Before I complete the Superstructure PE, I need to form the AA sighting towers, ladders, doors and railings. I also have to clad a rear gunnery control thingy. Hope you are all having a great Christmas!! 🙂 Cheers....HOF. Photos:
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Hi Rod, That Hull is looking awesome!! A very nice save indeed.... Ps With my build, there are RC options discussed in the instructions. The Prop Shaft Housings are very different toi the plastic offerings with the static model and I think that you had to purchase these with the RC upgrade package. Cheers....HOF.
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Hi Chap, I started this in 2008 I think and never got past a partially complete Hull. Thought it was time to complete.... I too have the Trumpeter version with the MK1 detail set and may have a look at this after this one is done.... (I also have a Tamiya 1/350 version.... 😗) More than happy to share the journey!! Great if my build log is assisting your project. 🙂 Cheers....HOF.
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Hi All, Completed both Catapults.... Finally.... 🙂 I wasn't sure that I'd be able to complete these but perseverance paid off. (I'm sure there will be many more "Challenges" coming up.😗) The Catapults comprise of 13 separate pieces each, 14 including the wheel axle. (Unsure if the Trumpeter version has a folded Catapult structure, I must have a look.) Unsure of the time taken but it doesn't really matter, and, if I keep making the same excuse that I'm a PE novice, I'm sure you'll understand. The first Catapult to me 2.5 attempts at getting it reasonably o.k. The second only took maybe three hours and one attempt to complete. (Always the way....) I can now move on getting more aft Superstructure sides prepared, Hatches, Doors, Scuttles attached, and a nice big piece of PE for cladding Barbette "Cesar." 🙂 (Once I give myself a bit of a break.) Cheers....HOF. Photos: (Sorry, no "Macro" lens.)
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Hi All, Another very small update: Still working on the Catapults.... Noticed with the second that looking from the top, there is a definite pattern of the lattice structure that I didn't have with the first.... The second structure looks' like XiXiXiXi, correct. The first looked like VIViVi, incorrect. 😗 Decided to pull the first Catapult apart and try to fix by flipping the top PE over. So, I eventually got this done after a bit of fiddling.... (I was very concerned about the possibility of breakage .) (I hate re-work but I am not expert with PE.) I will hopefully complete both Catapults today, I'll then get some photos uploaded. The second Catapult is a "Mirror" image. 🙂 Cheers....HOF.
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Hi All, Very small update: Been working on the first Catapult.... I started this last night but the structure collapsed.... !! 😗 (Not enough CA in the joints.) Had another go at it today and made a very rudimentary jig for aligning top and sides, a simple piece of Walnut the correct width. 4.5mm X 3.0mm and rubbed with Candle wax to that it would come out cleanly. Cleaned up the PE pieces and started again.... This time it worked out o.k. A couple of very "Fiddly" pieces on the base almost had me giving up for the day.... A very important note seems to have been omitted, from my instructions anyway.... The second Catapult needs to be a "Mirror" image of the first!! I'll hopefully get some photos tomorrow and I'm hoping the second Catapult won't take as long as the first.... 🙂 Cheers....HOF.
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Hi Rod, Thank you for coming back to me. One more question: How did the the Hull surgery go? Cheers....HOF.
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Thank you Sir!! I can see and handle most of it with fingers.... 🙂 Nothing as tiny as your 1/700 models. Cheers....HOF.
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Hi All, Small update: Still working on the Aft Superstructure PE and have more to go before I can complete.... I have enough completed to clad the Bottom Superstructure tier but have more tasks to complete before I can contemplate installing this. (It would be nice but then I'd be rushing.) Completed some other PE for cladding the second tier also, quite complex and took a few hours of work. I do however think that, I'm getting a little better at PE. (For positioning open Scuttles, etc, I have started to use a tiny dot of Blue-Tack to hold the part in position, dot with CA and let the capillary thing happen.... 🙂 PE waiting for my attentions, probably tomorrow: More Superstructure cladding Catapults (There's some "Tempting" PE Frets including cladding for Barbette "Caesar." 🙂) Tasks that are required before attaching PE: Position cladding Draw Port Hole locations Remove cladding and drill Port Holes Clamp Printed Decking to Superstructure Sand edges of Decking flush with Superstructure sides Remove Printed Decking Install PE cladding Clear as mud? So, I think my tasks tomorrow I'll start with more PE, (I feel that I am punishing myself a bit but I need to get a better handle on the vagaries of this medium.), then get the Decking flush. So, that's me for today anyway.... Cheers....HOF. A couple of photos:
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Thanks Chap!! I'll get some nail polish remover tomorrow and give it a go....🙂 Cheers....HOF.
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Hi All, No update as such, just a continuation working on the aft superstructure PE sides and associated hatches, grilles, etc. (I am also leaving the completed PE structures on thier respective "Frets" until it's time to attach them.) ]\12 I do however, have a question, How do I remove an unwanted build-up of CA off PE? My PE skills seem to be improving but on one of the first PE sides that I attempted, I had trouble attaching "Scuttles" to the main PE piece. It probably wouldn't be visible but I need to get the excess off. Do I use something like Thinners? (I don't have any "De-bonder") I have tries carefully scraping to no avail.😗 Any advice would be most welcome.... Cheers....HOF.
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Hi Rod, Sorry to see you had some re-work there.... 😗 (Never a good thing....) Looks like nice surgery and a nice save!! (In hindsight, I have been lucky with paper templates for the Port Holes and even more paper templates for drilling/positioning the Ladder, (Grab Handles), Rungs.... All the Best and I'll be looking forward to seeing your completed Hull recovery/save. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi Chap, Your post to Rod piqued my interest,,,, "Did you bevel the top edge of the belt armor? Can't tell from the pictures of your model. All of the pictures I have seen of the ship has the top of the belt armor at about a 45 deg angle down.Did you bevel the top edge of the belt armor? Can't tell from the pictures of your model. All of the pictures I have seen of the ship has the top of the belt armor at about a 45 deg angle down." I have also considered this and am still doing so.... Personally, I need to weigh up the pros and cons of attempting this at the stage of the Hull that I am at. (It's possibly more a case of "What could possibly go wrong.... 🙂) Are you going to attempt this? Cheers....HOF.
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Thanks Bob. Hi All, Small update: Not too much activity in the Ship Room" today, I'm a bit knackered/stuffed. 🙂 Managed to get a nice fillet around the Prop Shaft shrouds. (If that's what they're called.) Been studying PDF's in terms of what is coming up. I have pretty much decided to add the two Starboard side Stern Portholes that I had omitted. (I guess I'm a little fussy at times. 🙂) So, I won't add the Stern Grab Rails as yet but will continue with the Aft Superstructure PE sides. (It will be good to have them installed one day soonish. (PE still fills with a certain amount of dread at this time but I guess like anything else it will become the norm.) I took some photos that I will share of progress thus far with components just placed, helps to give me a bit more enthusiasm also. As Clark Gabel said in Gone With The Wind, "Tomorrows another day!!" Cheers....HOF. Photos:
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Hi All, Small update: Installed Starboard side Sea-Chest stuff. this went allot more smoothly than the Port side.... Installed Prop Shaft shrouds/fairings and prepared the rest of this structure. Paper Templates locate the shrouds/fairings. Jumping ahead a few issues but not to worry too much. Instructions advise using epoxy for this, I had other ideas. Keyed up the Hull where the shrouds/fairings are mounted, CA and "Pinned" with four 1.2mm Brass rods each side. They need a small bit of filler around the edges but they're not going anywhere!! (Very firmly affixed 🙂) The shaft triangular supports are not yet affixed, a bit of fiddling to get this correct first. So, that was today's little effort anyway. Tasks for the next few days: Finish Prop Shaft structures Aft Hull Grab Rails (Maybe) Continue with aft Superstructure PE sides Cheers....HOF. Photos:
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