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  1. hof00
    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.
  2. hof00
    Thanks Chap!! Cheers and Regards, Harry.
  3. hof00
    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
  7. hof00
    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.
  9. hof00
    Very nice!! It sounds like you are building this for a very good cause indeed!! 😞 Cheers....HOF.
  10. hof00
    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.
  11. hof00
    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.
  12. hof00
    Looking very nice!! Crisp and clean. Cheers.... HOF.
  13. hof00
    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.
  14. hof00
    I am tending to agree! 🙂
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    Hi All, Still slow.... Esp. when subject post selected has photos. Text content, no problem. Other sites seem fine. (Maybe something with comms from the Antipodes?) Ping varies 124 - 137ms No packet loss. Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Keith, I have had the same issues over the past couple of days also. Cheers....HOF.
  17. hof00
    Hi Chap, My experience with A/L kits, Decking is usually 0.5mm thick. Have you thought about dropping A/L a line to express your displeasure? (Maybe you could request replacement Planking?) Cheers.... HOF.
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    Nice Save!! (That Decking must be very thin, 0.25mm?) Cheers....HOF.
  19. hof00
    Hi All, Thank you all very much for your detailed responses, very much appreciated. I now have some very good "Food for thought." Cheers.... HOF.
  20. hof00
    Hi Chap, Looking very "Sharp!!" Cheers....HOF.
  21. hof00
    Hi All, I have been watching a series build of the 1/200 Bismarck on You Tube, (The Model Shed), and the Chap who performs the build advises Surgical Tweezers. I guess a couple of questions: What do you all use for PE Do Tamiya Tweezers cut it Where do I obtain "Surgical" grade Tweezers at a reasonable cost Cheers....HOF.
  22. hof00
    Very good. Is there a LED lighting kit for the "Upgraded" version also? (I did my own Lighting kit.... 😑) Cheers.... HOF.
  23. hof00
    Very nice!! The "Upgraded" version does lend itself to what looks like a straightforward Radio installation if that's the way you go. I saw a build log some time ago with a conversion of the "Old" kit to R/C. (I don't believe it was ever completed.) Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Rod, Yet another very nice build!! (Wots next? 😀) Cheers....HOF.
  25. hof00
    Hi Chap, I found the Reefing Gear the most confusing. I must admit that I used a bit of Modeling "License" to create something reasonably acceptable. Also, if you are going to use the kit Sails, my Mainsail was too short, (Luff?), for the length of the Boom given on the plans. Cheers.... HOF.

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