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Dear All, I soon wish to purchase some Vallejo paint for DKM Revell 1/72 U-Boat and Trumpeter 1/200 Bismark. I guess I'm being a little lazy here but what colors/quantities of the Vallejo product do I require for the above? (Vallejo Model Air is my preference.) I wanted to ask the Forum first and foremost as there a few of you that are/have tackled these subjects. I know there are color conversion charts but want to spare the pain.... So, if anyone has a spare couple of minutes or can give me some advice, it would be very much appreciated. Cheers and Regards, Harry. (HOF00)-
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Hi Chap, Yup, Autumn, (Fall), is almost here. I am happy about that, it'll save me watering the new grass seed, I'll get a break from the garden and get some time in the "Ship Room!!" (Hopefully.... 🙂) Cheers....HOF.
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Nice start Chap!! I have the same A/L kit in my cupboard. I did attempt the older version, (Bare Bones), a few years ago. I got as far as the Keel/Bulkheads/Decking.... My Abyssinian cats broke and scattered the components far and wide chasing a sizeable Bush Rat inside the house.... I did attempt to rescue but a little too far gone. A long story short, decided on the Sergal/Mantua version. I embellished this with many aftermarket parts. One thing about this particular kit is the line of Portholes along the length of the ship, my feeling with this is not particularly good, there were only four portholes in the Bow, Port and Starboard. Anyway, I really shouldn't make my feelings of accuracy get in the way of your build. (I think this might be a Chinese kit thing when A/L was bought up. I believe they are now back in Spanish hands.)) A single POB model, take your time. (If you want to know, my C/S took me six and a half years of weekends, probably a max. of five hours a day esp. during rigging work. Have a think about steps in advance and always consider the "What If's." Mistakes are part of the wooden ship model journey and the lateral thinking to correct is always fun!! (I have made mistakes in every model ship kit that I have ever attempted, it's part of the journey.) Nice that you have the research material to hand. One other thing, you could get a hold of the Cutty Sark plans from the Cutty Sark Preservation Society, they don't cost too much and are an invaluable resource. (I'll see if I can find the URL for you.) Are you intending to Rig with sails? As mentioned previously in this thread, you do have an enviable collection of kits🙂, I'm taking a small break in wooden ship models trying to construct a 1/400 Titanic for my lady. it's proving quite challenging, at least the PE is. Anyway, enough of my chatter/opinions, there are many more on this site with much better "Sage" advice and experience. I wish you well in your endeavors and will keep an eye on proceedings if you don't mind. Cheers and Regards, HOF. (Harry)
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Very very nice!! An excellent result!! Wots next? Cheers....HOF.
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Hi Chap, Had the same issue with my Stern Bulwarks. Resorted to keeping the broken bits and used these as a template for a bit of thin Basswood. Nice color scheme!! Cheers....HOF.
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Hi Chap, Looks awesome!! I admire your attention to detail, esp. at 1/700!! Great stuff and certainly an inspiration. (The Coffee is "Huge!!") Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Nice work Chap!! My BNII was my second attempt in this "Dark" art of ship modelling. BN I as of a A/L "Weekend" kit was the first.... The Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark followed,... 6.5 years of weekends.... I thought that I'd got the basic skills. 😀 Your BN II looks awesome, much better than my humble attempt. How are you going to Rig? (Bare Bones or Sail?) (Myself, I preferred the "Bare" Bones.... Your piece of Marine Art, you will choose.) Keep it up!!😀 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi Chap, That's an Awesome build!! Cheers....HOF.
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Hi Chap, Yup, the Bismarck is Trumpeter and the U-Boat is Revel, Yves version is Trumpeter, 1/48. The Titanic Kit PE is so fragile, Tom's seems better, still waiting on Eduard (From Europe).... Just seen Chris's 1/350 Minecraft build, I don't think I'll be able to achieve as good as this but am trying.... 😀 This build is for my partner, she is a big Titanic fan!! I am procrastinating a little today, thinking about the Yellow stripe at the top of the Hull, should I drill out the Hull Portholes, another attempt at railing, etc. The best thing for me is just to get into it. 😀 Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Thanks Chap, Happy New Year to you also. Yup, the Ship is coming along. I would call this a "Primer" for Plastic and PE. I've got a 1/72 U-Boat with a Pontos detail up set and a 1/200 Bismarck with a MK1 detail set waiting for my attentions at some stage.... (Still waiting on the Eduard stuff.) All the best. Cheers....HOF.
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Hi All, Happy New Year!! Small update: Working on the Superstructure/Decks. Got the Toms PE and has some nice details, Stoke Hold Vents, Etc, Etc.... Have started the Deck "Sandwich' which makes things a little more rigid, also added the front superstructure/Bridge windows as this needs to be as accurate as possible. Started to drill out the superstructure side Port Holes, I don't think I'll bother too much with the Hull. So, an interesting exercise thus far.... Cheers....HOF. Some photos....
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Small update, Not very productive today, thought I'd try my luck with a piece of PE Rail around the Compass? Platform that attaches to the Poop Deck. After an hour or so, it broke, attempts to repair were not good, so discarded. (Hope the replacement PE arrives soon....) Well,, I have to be positive in the face of adversity, at least I'm learning. I also managed to beak a Davit Arm last night trying to separate from the PE fret. I think that tomorrow, I'll get the Airbrush out and get the White bits painted, there's a lot of White bits Some photos.... (There are quite a few of these builds on this site, so, you have probably seen similar before....) Cheers....HOF.
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Hi All, Over the past few days, I have been dabbling with the Academy Titanic. This is the first plastic model that I have attempted in many years. (The Dark Side?) The kit comes with PE and Wooden Deck. This is also my first PE exposure. I have started on the Fore and Aft Decks, painting what is required and removing plastic, not required for the Wooden Decks. I have done the same for all three Main Decks Planking applied. (A note: Planking is not Laser Cut, just an outline, so separate components with a sharp blade....) Tried my hand at the PE, some errors, (Learning Curve), and have ordered replacement PE from Toms Model Works and Eduard. (The PE is so fragile....) Anyway, on with the build, don't know if I'll be able to use all PE, some components are way above my ability at this stage, so, some details may be the plastic variety.) Photos tomorrow. Cheers....HOF.
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A Scupper suggestion/s.... Template to mark out and rill the corners and a scrap piece of wood on the inside of the Bulwark to prevent drill "Breakout. Finish with a flat needle file. maybe have a think and experiment on some scrap Basswood first. (Just a suggestion.) Looking good!! Cheers....HOF.
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Hi Mark, RC for this would be interesting. It's pretty small.... I look forward to your endeavors. Cheers....HOF.
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Nice start, looking good!! I found Mr. Earl's practicum and advice invaluable. Cheers....HOF.
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Looking good!! Don't really notice any "Creep" in the alignment of the Deck Planking Butts. It's not a huge model, and, your correct, the Deck fittings will effectively hide any misdemeanors. Cheers....HOF.
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Titanic 1/400 Anniversary Edition Photo Etch
hof00 replied to hof00's topic in Metal Work, Soldering and Metal Fittings
Hi All, I guess please disregard my post. I think I've got it sorted.... Some work with the Cellphone Magnifier, some parts are stamped on the fret, difficult to see. (Maybe I'm just getting old.... 😀) Anyway, I think that I'm just about ready to take on the "Dark Side." Cheers and Regards, Harry.- 1 reply
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Hi All, Following on from my previous Photo Etch Question.... I am soon to embark, (Pardon the pun), on the Academy Titanic 1/400 Anniversary Edition . (Plastic, described by some as "The Dark Side.") I have been reviewing the PE instructions and am able to identify some of the PE components, (Supplied in the kit), on their fret but cannot identify others. I would like to know if there is a PE Parts locator PDF or similar to assist with identification. (I have E-Mailed Academy but no response as yet.) Any advice/assistance would be greatly appreciated. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi All, Is there a tuorial somewhere that describes Bending/Application of Photo Etch parts? (Ladders/Handrails/Etc/Etc) Any advice would be very much appreciated. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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One word, NICE!! Watch out for that dog of yours.... (I have three Abyssinian cats who like to assist.... 🙂) Cheers....HOF.
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