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    Hi Chap, Yup, my Bluenose II and Mare Nostrum have the "Upside Down" Fish Tank, no frame. I started building Wooden Frames to carry the Glass. (As mentioned, New Zealand is an actively "Seismic" country....) (Happy to post you some pictures of these.... Secured on a Rimu Base by "Earthquake Putty." (Rimu, pronounced Ree-Moo, is a native NZ Timber, my favorite, all my cabinets are constructed of this stuff. The timber has a very "Warm" glow.... Quite rare and very difficult to get hold of....) I went to a Glass company, with the exact dimensions required, they gave me an awesome Upside Down "Fish Tank" and you cannot see the joins.... (Look for a company that can offer adhesive transparent stuff for your glass, you wont have tears if a side breaks, just a couple of cracks.) I'll Txt the company tomorrow to request the product name. Anyway, this is about you and your awesome work!! (I'll get my Trumpeter Bismark underway one of these days....) Dust is the ultimate killer for an otherwise awesome Model.... Cheers....HOF.
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    Thanks CDW, The Joinery was the easy part of the build.... Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Ya, My experience is that Glass is the preferred medium for Display Cases.... I lean to glass supported by a wooden frame. The Cutty Sark was a case in point, Very large glass panels, four Sides and Top. I designed the Cabinet so that I could remove any panel if necessary and also six Short legs to keep the centre of gravity as low as possible. (Earthquake insurance, so to speak, and to date, its been through a few Inc. a magnitude 7.8) Glass thicknesses: Sides - 4.0mm Top - 6.0mm (Tempered Glass top to stop energetic Cats falling through!!) I got a chap in to put a clear adhesive plastic coating on the interior sides so if the glass suffers a failure it's not going to shatter, God forbid!! The Completed Cabinet weighs in at about 50kg. Acrylic would be lighter but the glass is so easy to clean.... The other consideration that I had was UV Light exposure, keep it out of direct Sunlight.... (Here's a picture, Not quite the Bismark, but might give you some ideas for your Cabinet options?) Anyway, each to their own.... Cheers....HOF.
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    Good luck with this subject!! I have been tempted many times to purchase this rut never had the courage. (I've got stuff "On The Hop" anyway.) Happy to follow along!! Cheers....HOF.
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    Nice Chap!! Plans, (Mantua/AL), don't show Main Royal/Sky Sail Backstays, but, I'm sure your aware of this....) Braces: There are a couple of Mizzen Braces that terminate on the Lower Mainmast just under "Hounds." Double Blocks, not Single, as shown on plans.... Apologies, probably teaching you to suck eggs.... 🙂 Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Chap, Absolutely awesome work!! I have a question for you and others that are attempting your Build.... I have this model in storage plus the MK1 detail stuff. How come you didn't use the Deck Recognition Transfers? (Maybe I'm incorrect?) I believe there are products that ensue Decals adhere to complex contours. Dumb question.... Cheers....HOF.
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    Nice work Chap!! Need to ask the challenge if you "Cream" the Cub.... (You can't cream a ship model.) As I said many months ago, I used to do this stuff some years ago, but, the piloting skills left much to be desired. A lovely model, I hope that you will get some great flying time!! (Also hope that you'll get some time back into Ships/Cabinets soonish!!) Cheers and Regards to all!! (I guess the four stroke sounds great!!) Harry (HOF)
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    Yup, Agree Chap.... I've got a 1/200 Bismarck, Hull complete. The detail is good but I wanted more, so, went for the Trumpeter version with MK1 detail set. (God knows when I'll get to that....) I also have a 1/8 Fokker DR1 partially built , (Partworks/Hatchette) Its expensive to purchase this way but I guess that it gives an "Opt Out" if your not enjoying things. For both kits, I've got all the "Bits" and I've seen some really nice RC Bismarck's on a German Web Site, Casting no aspersions, I think their kits aren't too bad not too bad, Amati? Anyway, following the build, looks pretty damn fine at this juncture!! Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Chap, Your probably better off in Aussie. (Warmer) It's getting rather "Chilly" here.... Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Chap, Looking at your build, I have one word, "Outstanding!!" The detail is absolutely superb. I thought my version of this kit was good, and, I was happy the outcome but yours just takes it to another level altogether!! Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Greg, An awesome international build!! Just one question, are you leaving COG and Popeye behind in the rapidity of your build? Cheers....HOF.
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    The Crew look a little more "Comfortable" now!! Awesome work Chap!! Cheers....HOF.
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    Awesome!! How big is the bottle? Cheers....HOF.
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    So, a question regarding "Blast Bags" did you drill them using a small drill first or just go with the "Max" diameter? (This is another one I've got in storage for a "One Day" thing, Inc. Mark 1 Detail stuff.) My compressor needs a "Tank" to provide some definition. I've got a 1/350 Tamiya, a 1/200 Part woks one but I think the Trumpeter version is the ultimate. Following your build with interest looks awesome!! Cheers....HOF.
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    Thanks Chap, Yup, a bit of "Digital Dust" so to speak. (Doing some career searching....) Hopefully get some done this long weekend. Cheers....HOF.
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    Good Evening Mr Osmosis, I have built this version, it worked out o.k. Have a look at Mr J Earl's website, helped me heaps!! (Google) Heaps of photos if you require. (got mine on E-Bay also after a short bidding war many years ago.) Enjoy!! Cheers....HOF.
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    Nice work!! I have this Model in the Closet, thinking about a Radio conversion.... Any ideas/links? Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Chap, Your work is absolutely First Grade!! (I've been following....) If I can reminiss when I was a young Lad, (A couple of years ago), my Mother used to wrap me up in "Cotton Wool" with the excuse that I was Anaemic, I don't think that I ever was, God rest her soul. Anyway, in the time that I had to stay at home, I used to cut out pictures of aircraft/ships/cars from magazines, I just couldn't understand at the time, why they could not be something solid, something that I couldn't hold, something 3D.... The Picture's that I cut out that is....)) I guess that I now strive to do this, 3D that is. What you are doing in Card just resonates so much with my youth. Fantastic Sir.... Awesome!! Cheers...HOF.
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    You are also lucky enough to not experience Earthquakes!! Everything that I have/in flight, I need to consider Seismic bracing/restraints. Harry.
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    Ditto.... I don't think that I can really say anything more constructive that has already been said!! It is nice to see one "Card" one "Plastic" built in "Synergy" so to speak. I have the Trumpeter and MK1 upgrade waiting for me in storage. (Oops... also have the 1/200 Hatechette/Partworks, (Hull Complete), and Tamiya 1/350 version, will I ever get to these?) (A Bismark wannabe perhaps....) I guess thing about the "Card" Version is that's its pretty much finished, Wot does that really mean in so much as colour/Etc? Aware that there is plenty of "Touch-Ups" required. Awesome Both!! Regards.... HOF.
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    Hi All, A Mock-Up.... Progress? I think the "Tear Down" has been worthwhile thus far. Looks like a bit like a Christmas Tree.... I guess this is soon the time of year. LED installed in Deck House/Engine Room (High Intensity LED's Not Cheap!!) Installed also in the Wheelhouse and "Navigation" lights Mast Lights will come eventually, wiring installed. I'll drill out the Nav' and Masthead Lights to accept the LED's Cheers....HOF.
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    Yup, I am also in awe Chap!!
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    Looking awesome!!
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    Hi Chap, Have you thought about LED's in the Searchlights? Just a thought... Cheers....HOF.
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    Just awesome Sir!! You are a much braver man than I. Cheers....HOF

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