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On 1/16/2024 at 12:19 AM, Cristiano said:

Have you considered to create them using the "green stuff" (technical name is kneadtite)?

I too, was not satisfied of the stern of the Corel kit, so I modified it heavily using the green stuff.

 

Check my result:

 

It was rather easy, since the green stuff can be modified for various hours before becoming hard.

It is rather cheap too.

Of the original stern, I saved only the windows...

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.

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.

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.

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..

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.

Very nicely executed!!

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.

Very nice!!

Really good progress.

Cheers....HOF.

5 hours ago, Old Collingwood said:

Excelllent  work  Harry   she has  come out  a   real beauty.

 

OC.

Thank you, OC.,

Very much appreciated.

Cheers and Regards,

Harry.

5 hours ago, Javlin said:

Harry a Beautiful Rendition you have completed Sir!!

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.

6 hours ago, BobG said:

Fantastic model and display, Harry! Congratulations on beautifully completing such a BIG project! 

Thanks Chap!!

Cheers and Regards,

Harry.

10 hours ago, Canute said:

Your case is a fitting display for your Bismarck. Both superb!.

7 hours ago, patrickmil said:

Outstanding work! Your Bismark is amazing and I'm very jealous that I don't have one for my collection.

6 hours ago, yvesvidal said:

Fantastic work. Where do you get your Acrylic case from ?

 

Yves

6 hours ago, Ian B said:

Beautifully presented..cracking job

 

Yes where did you get the case or did you make it?

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.

1 minute ago, CDW said:

Very impressive model. Congratulations on the completion of it. I enjoyed the journey with you and the Bismarck.

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.

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.

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

On 11/2/2023 at 6:16 AM, henly said:

I know im late to this party, but here goes, In approx 2019 I was doing a central heating job and I saw that the chap had a plank on frame hull, I ask him about it and he said he had bought the complete Hatchet battleship Bismarck magazine series, I ask how he was doing as I was a keen modeler myself and he said he had developed parkinsons and he could not manage it any more, so I proposed buying it off him, he said that he would be happy to give it too me to finish, well of course I jumped at the chance, so he gave it to me, here due to life, moving, renovating etc November 2023, I have finally got around to getting it out, he had the unfinished bits and parts in two binders and the mags in two further binders, so far it has taken me a week to wade through the first mag binder to check what parts had been fitted and what was to do and have come across some discrepancies and some plans and drawings missing, I phoned Hackets and they no longer do the static models and only do the motorised version, Ive seen references in this thread to the fact that it is a an Amati model which it is according to the plans, do you still have the plans and drawings? if so would it be possible to buy them from you?

regards

John.

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.

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.

Very nice!!

It sounds like you are building this for a very good cause indeed!! 😞

Cheers....HOF.

3 hours ago, drobinson02199 said:

Thanks, Bob.  I've really enjoyed your "USCG Insider" comments.

 

Next one up, when I get motivated, will be the Amati Bismarck.

 

Regards,

David

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.

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.

Looking very nice!!

Crisp and clean.

Cheers.... HOF.

1 hour ago, Old Collingwood said:

Just  seen   my build  has  just hit  100K    views    -   Thats  Amazing,  so  much  thanks  from me  to everyone  who has  taken the time  to  view  my build.😃

 

OC.

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.

7 hours ago, James H said:

Instances of slow speed seem to generate in the Antipodes, so likely a routing/traffic issue. 

I am tending to agree! 🙂

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.

Hi Keith,

I have had the same issues over the past couple of days also.

Cheers....HOF.