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Hi All, A new post for this subject and a few photos as of today. Re-Planked Forward and Tween Decks Re-Planked Hull below the Wales Paint and Polyurethane Mucked around with "Castings." Attempted to model an alternative Stern Decoration, somewhat unsuccessful so opted for the "Lipstick on a Pig" version and use the kit decoration, not a very good molding at all.... My first 18th Century Ship, very different to the "Pointy" bows that I am more familiar with. I now am fully focused on this build "post" Bismarck and associated cabinet. My goal is to produce something of similar quality to that of @BANYAN (Pat) Thanks for the inspiration!! 🙂 Cheers.... HOF. Photos:
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Hi Pat, Many thanks for that. I do have a question: Do you have measurements/plans for the Deck furniture that you crafted on your model? I think I'm getting somewhere. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Hi All, Thank you all so very much for your suggestions and ideas, very much appreciated. Its' given my lots to think about. At the mo., I'm having another go at the kit supplied piece, if this doesn't look acceptable, I'll think about cutting a Frieze from 0.4mm Styrene. I will post photos of my efforts soonish on my build log. Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Thank you Christiano, That is a very nice result on your model! Certainly, gives me something to consider.... I'm unsure which way I'll go.... Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Thank you, Sir, Something to consider, I am also thinking about modifying the existing casting, thinking about it.... 🙂 I may just have to "Wear It" as-is. I have the luxury of time at this point to weigh my options. Kind Regards, Harry.
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Thanks for the suggestion, Allan, That did cross my mind.... 🙂 I will have to have a look to see if there are any "Local" vendors available. In the interim, I'll see if any other Forum members can suggest anything. Kind Regards, Harry.
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Hi All, I'm currently resurrecting my A/L 1/50 Endeavour. The Hull/Deck look o.k. after a bit of attention, anyway, does anyone know of "Aftermarket" or otherwise, Stern decoration? I have the kit item which is a rather hefty casting and not very realistic. I have had a bash at carving my own without much success. (Using AOTS diagrams as a starting point.) Any advice, thoughts or vendors would be very much appreciated. Cheers.... HOF..
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Hi David, Have you considered Automotive Spray Putty? Cheap, sands really easily and gives an "Eggshell" smooth finish. I used on my BM and other ships.... (Give it a go.... 🙂) Cheers.... HOF.
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Hi Chap, Looking really good. I had similar issues with components that you mentioned. Don't forget to "Fair" the Upper front Deckhouse sides. (If necessary.) Cheers....HOF.
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Thank you very kindly. Many things there are that I would do differently, and I intend to, maybe in a year or two with the Trumpeter version that I have in storage. I feel that this was a good "Primer" for PE.... Anyway, onwards, HMS Endeavor to complete and a wood/glass display case for "Sanson." Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Thank you all for your kind words. The Cabinet base is recycled, spline jointed Rimu, my favorite native timber. Curved section lags are re-purposed 40mm thick ply shelf mounting brackets with milled Rimu legs extensions. (These can be unscrewed from the base if it ever gets put on a shelf.) (I should also mention that I required "Splayed" legs foo seismic reasons. 🙂) The Acrylic case is 4.5mm thick clear with a 3.5mm Acrylic Mirror double sided taped to the back, (4.5mm Acrylic), inside face. The mirror was a good idea as I only needed two LED Strip Lights and two Diffusers. Diffusers mounted to the Acrylic with double sided tape.)) Cabinet dimensions are 1400mm long, 450mm high, 300mm wide. I milled a Rimu "Bead" to enclose the Base. The Cabinet was manufactured by an Auckland company, Cambrian Plastics. (I really preferred glass and I could have had this manufactured for a comparable cost, but shipping costs were very, very expensive. Acrylic is much lighter and stronger, won't shatter and if my cats decide to jump on top, no problem. 🙂) Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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Thank you, kindly Sir. My first Ship with "Guns." 🙂 (I think that I can do better with my 1/200 Trumpeter BM, in a year or two perhaps? (Endeavor first now that I have the bench space....)) Cheers.... HOF.
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Hi All, A few final pictures of the Bismarck on its' "Table" and finally enclosed by its' Acrylic case. I can now call this project complete. (I now have some bench space to carry on with the Endeavor!! 🙂) Cheers.... HOF.
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Looking really good!! I had issues with the Stern Bulwark also and ended up using the "Shattered" kit ply piece as a template for two 1/32 ply laminations, I'll be interested seeing the lighting kit . Cheers.... HOF
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Hi John, I bought the "Partworks" version. As you are aware, it is Amati, I am of the opinion that this was a "Pre-Prod" thing. There are 140 issues to the build and the instructions will have you bouncing backwards and forwards, all good fun!! 🙂 I think that you'll be pretty much set if you have all the parts/magazines. Only one plan came with the 140 issues, a 1:1 Plan and sheer view of the model/ship. I used this for Reference only as placement of sub-assemblies/rigging/etc. is covered quite well in the magazines. Unsure if this helps. Cheers....HOF.
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Very Nice!! Looking forward to your build!! My BM was a "Partwork" thingy, I guess a pre-prod of the real kit but same contents with the "Amati" badge on stuff and the option to go RC.. (Currently awaiting a 1400mm long acrylic case for mine..... Takes up allot of workbench real estate. 🙂) Cheers.... HOF.
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Very nice!! It sounds like you are building this for a very good cause indeed!! 😞 Cheers....HOF.
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Very nice build!! I'll be very interested to see how you get on with you Bismarck build when you get to it. 🙂) Cheers.... HOF.
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Looking really good!! I'll be following along. Did you have a template for drilling the "Grab Rails" (Ladders) on the sides of the Hull? Cheers.... HOF.
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Looking very nice!! Crisp and clean. Cheers.... HOF.
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Hi OC, Personally, I'm just following along. I enjoy the detail and the "Wots next" installment. Your project is awesome as, I am sure, will be the finished result!! Cheers and Regards, Harry.
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