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  1. hof00
    Small update: Bulwarks attached, (Superstructure inclusive), but have not yet finished the Wheelhouse. (That's attached with a bit of Masking Tape to enable the Hull to be sanded without breaking stuff. Looks a bit like a "Ship Wreck" but am confident it'll be o.k. (Please be gentle with me, this is a complete Tear Down/Rebuild so it's going to look not too flash in the initial stages. 1st Planking about 50% complete, a bit of filler, but I'm not ashamed of this. 🙂 (Just or you Carl, the "Digital Dust" is starting to dissipate!! Good to be back in "The Fold" as it were. :-)) BTW: Does anyone know what colors the Masthead lights might have been/are? There's three of them.... and the Resistor Circuit Board is set up for three series connections. (Any advice gratefully welcomed.) Cheers....HOF.
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    Awesome work!! Are you going to paint the Camouflage? (Zig-Zags/False Bow Wave?) (Interested as I have this kit in storage for the near future.) Cheers....HOF.
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    A very nice clean and precise build!! Cheers....HOF.
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    Yup, awesome clean build Chap!! Hopefully I'll get a good as a result as yours!! Same with "Popeye," I too have this kit languishing in my closet…. (I don't know quite how Popeye has the wherewithal to build so much at the same time, it's way beyond me.... 🙂) Casting no aspersions…. Cheers....HOF.
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    Smallish update.... After several months of inactivity, I am working to get my "Mojo" back. Continuing on with the Tear Down/Build.... (More Build Now) The majority of the components haver been cleaned up and re-painted. I need to re-fit the wheelhouse so that light doesn't leak out. Navigation Light fittings have been drilled out to accept LED's Interior Bulwarks have been re-sprayed Cabling tidied Brass Ventilators/Portlights/Prop. re-sprayed (Alclad) Brass "Grab Handles" installed as are Doors and Portlights. Unsure if I'll Glaze the Wheel House. (Don't really like the Acetate.) I think it'll be o.k. (Good to do something positive for a change) Little and often.... Cheers....HOF.
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    I do like the "Procrastination!! (Thinking ahead.) (It's a wonderful quality for this particular pastime.) Keep it up!! Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Chap, How's progress? (I can talk.... It's been a few months since I did anything/something positive!! 🙂 ) Cheers....HOF.
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    Nice! Brings back memories. 🙂 Cheers....HOF.
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    Nice work!! I finished this model a year or so ago.... (On this site.) An interesting subject with an equally interesting history. (Just make sure you measure the dowels for Masts, etc carefully, there is not much room for error in the material supplied.) Let me know if I can be of assistance at any stage. Enjoy!! Cheers....HOF.
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    Same Chap, Missing your photos…. 1024 X 768 Pixels should do the trick!! Cheers….HOF.
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    O/K. Some Digital Dust, so to speak, Thanks Carl. 🙂 I am re-acquainting myself with the build.... (And with the flow of the hobby. :-)) It's been a while, life gets in the way sometimes. Anyway, the Tear Down Re-build is starting,/progressing I have a "Fitting" Wheel House and pretty much Bulwarks. I'll post some photos soonixh…. Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Chap, Looking good as far as I can see. Yup, there are stages in the Hull construction that look like crap, and, I'm sure others would agree. There is no shame in Fillers Sanding and Staining.... Just work through it, if that helps.... (Yup, my builds are gathering "Digital Dust" but I'll get there soonish.) Carry on the excellent work!! 🙂 Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Chap, An I correct in the assumption that they stripped Guns from the "Kreigsmarine" to bolster the Atlantic Wall? Cheers....HOF.
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    No Matter Sir, Looks absolutely fantastic!! (I'll be practising my Airbrush skills soonish….) Cheers and Regards, HOF.
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    Hi Chap, Awesome Build and enjoying the journey, looking 100%!! Are you going to continue the "Dazzle" Camouflage to the rest of the Superstructure? (Or Not) (Interested as I have this one in storage....) My Hat is filmy off to you regardless!! (I hope that when I get to it, I can do as well as you have.) Any movement on your Cabinet options? Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Chap, Was going to ask about Lighting before I saw your post!! All the best, an interesting subject. (I'll "Lurk" to see wot transpires.... 🙂 ) Cheers....HOF.
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    Awesome!! With a Capital"A!!" (I've been lurking and watching, Bismark/Hood, absolutely stunning Sir!!) Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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    Thanks Richard, Much appreciated!! I'll run with this for the mo. 🙂 Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi All, Has anyone had any experience with the 1/72 Revell Wolfpack VIIC U Boat? I have had this in storage for a few years and went on-line to order the "Pontos" super upgrade kit, Wooden Decks, Etc. I had a good site a couple of years ago for a Build Log, but cannot now tor the life of me, find it.... Any ideas/sites? Feedback appreciated!! Cheers....HOF.
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    Thanks Gentlemen for your responses!! I'll be utilizing some Clear-Cote after re-spraying the components. Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi All, Has anyone had experience with Alclad Paint? Been using "Polished Brass" with component5s of A/L Sanson. It would appear that the medium, once dry, does not take too kindly to handling.... Thinking of an Acrylic Lacquer to protect. Any ideas/experience? Cheers....HOF.
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    Ditto!!
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    Cheers Ears!! (As some would say here.... :-)) HOF.
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    O.k. After some "Soul Searching" and not wish to start anything new, I had a good look at the progress thus far.... (Not that anything has been done for a few months.) I have, in the interim, purchased a new Compressor, with a Tank and Regulator. Since this is also a "Tear Down" and "Rebuild" there is some trepidation, should I Just shelve it and do something else? (Rhetorical question, I guess) I also had attempts at "Glazing" Portlights, my Punches were not good enough.... Tried Clear Silicone also but have now opted for no glazing, no stress.... 🙂 Regarding "Alclad" in my experience, the finish doesn't take kindly to "Handling." Is this others experience? Anyway, onwards/upwards.... Cheers....HOF.

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