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  1. CDW
    Most of what you're describing has a vague similarity to the differences in CAD drawings and mapping software. What works just fine in CAD won't cut it in mapping software, even though they are similar in many ways.
  2. CDW
    Your hull looks beautiful! Nice job you did with it. I have done many fiberglass coverings on large models I've built. Something important to consider is using the very lightest cloth possible for your particular application. Heavy cloth is generally not needed, particularly for static scale models and most ship models. Heavy cloth is hard to work with and often leaves air pockets underneath. Here is an example of a large balsa cowling I built for a 1:4 scale biplane R/C model. As you can see from the photos, even complex curves can be completely and smoothly covered with one piece of cloth by working it from top to bottom, pulling out the wrinkles as you apply the resin to the cloth/cowl.
  3. CDW
    There are quite a lot of details that remain to be completed before it's finished. I will also apply the rigging and flags to this one before finished. Anchors, chains, boats, aircraft, davits, railings, etc. More AA guns, too.
  4. CDW
    She looks a bit more formidable with most of her weapons in place.
  5. CDW
    These are part of the Peddinghaus decal sheet for this model.
  6. CDW
    It goes without saying, this guy has his 3D printer dialed in. It's also important to know this is probably a CAD rendering and not the actual part, but from other of the actual pieces I've seen, they are very very good. RGL's example of 1:350 pom pom's are extraordinary.
  7. CDW
    Before applying decals and weathering, everything is given a glossy coat of clear lacquer
  8. CDW
    Thanks Mike!
  9. CDW
    Main guns Quad 20mm and Twin 37mm guns
  10. CDW
    I really like the chipping represented on the skins. Looks great.
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    I'm leaning toward this:
  13. CDW
    Yes, it's full indeed. The weight of the box caught my interest right away at the hobby shop as it seemed to indicate a well detailed model inside, as most Ryefield kits are well appointed. I'll need to be thinking of ways I can display the fighting compartment and all the other inner components, not cover it all up. Battle damaged maybe?
  14. CDW
    Your cockpit is looking great Edward. Photo etch seat belts?
  15. CDW
    I tried the game when it first came out, but never gained a solid interest in it. I'll never forget how my oldest grandson taught me a lesson or two playing Call of Duty. He would find and shoot me quicker than I could say, jack rabbit.
  16. CDW
    Welcome aboard gents.
  17. CDW
    No apology needed. Thanks for pointing it out. It might have taken me a while to figure out the error unless you had mentioned it. At first, I thought you were suggesting a longer title or impressing me with your language skills. 😄
  18. CDW
    😅 I didn't even realize it until you wrote this. Spell checker changed my title to "Australian". When it's good, it's good. When it's bad, it's bad. Happens on my cell phone all the time but guess I better pay attention to spell checker here, too.
  19. CDW
    Too many words for the title. 😄
  20. CDW
    I saw this kit at my local Hobby Town and knew for sure I wanted one, but thought maybe I should shop online for a review and a better price as the LHS was asking $105.99 for their copy. after finding a review and liking it, lucked out to find the kit on sale at Spruebrothers, much more to my liking. I ended up ordering a photo etch update for the turret armor with a 3D printed muzzle brake, and a full set of crew figures as well.
  21. CDW
    Since you asked, I looked at it and wow, nice stuff!
  22. CDW
    Looks awesome Mike! You are doing a splendid job on a difficult project.
  23. CDW
    Thanks Denis. I am plodding along through it. Will be glad when it's done.
  24. CDW
    This is so true. Besides the inordinate amount of time it takes to assemble the 1:700 photo etch AA guns, putting them together in the proper way, in the proper sequence, using the proper tools and adhesives is an experience-acquired process that's only learned through trial and error. Often times, you destroy three (or more) in order to make one good one because of what you didn't know before you made the errors that destroyed them. The quad 20mm AA guns were a case in point. I literally got just one chance to fold these things the correct way or to handle them the correct way. Once I didn't do it correctly, they are kaput, non repairable/non recoverable. On the bright side, the update set provides more than you actually need so there are spares.
  25. CDW
    Without intending to do it, I have wound up with three FH Bismarck kits. Two are the bonus kits that include the update sets and one is the bare plastic kit. Just for comparing the two, I plan to build one with no extras except photo etch railing. I think the FH plastic is good enough to compare very well to a fully upgraded one. We shall see.

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