Dan Vadas
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from Piet in V108 Torpedo Boat by amateur - Digital Navy - 1:200 - CARD
Believe it or not - the small parts are actually easier than the big ones. Well, most of the time anyway .
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from Piet in V108 Torpedo Boat by amateur - Digital Navy - 1:200 - CARD
Jan, if you can see them at all use a pencil to make them more visible while you're fitting the parts together. Then just rub out the pencil mark when you're done.
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from Piet in V108 Torpedo Boat by amateur - Digital Navy - 1:200 - CARD
Without trying to sound too critical Jan, if something needs that amount of pressure to make it fit that it cracks the hull there's some sort of problem that should have been fixed before gluing. If all things are right you should only need enough pressure to keep the joint tight until the glue dries. It looks to me like more "dry fitting" may have prevented this unfortunate incident.
I think the framing card is far too thin for a model of this size. Most kits use card of 1mm thickness for the framing, which is strong enough to support a small car (maybe I exaggerate a little ).
Another thing to watch out for, and I've had this problem when I first started using card, is to use as little glue as possible. Too much glue softens the paper which can cause it to buckle.
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Stug 40 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - GPM - CARD - WW2 German Tank -
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As you will see from the next lot of pics. I've now glued on all the upper panels, and most interior detail has vanished. Here are the bits you CAN still see (just as well I took lots of pics earlier ) :
And just for you Richmond :
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from lmagna in Stug 40 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - GPM - CARD - WW2 German Tank -
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As you will see from the next lot of pics. I've now glued on all the upper panels, and most interior detail has vanished. Here are the bits you CAN still see (just as well I took lots of pics earlier ) :
And just for you Richmond :
Danny
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Dan Vadas reacted to ccoyle in Stug 40 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - GPM - CARD - WW2 German Tank -
Pretty tight quarters -- especially if the crew were sharing it with, say, an 85 mm AT round. 😳
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from JohnB40 in Stug 40 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - GPM - CARD - WW2 German Tank -
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As you will see from the next lot of pics. I've now glued on all the upper panels, and most interior detail has vanished. Here are the bits you CAN still see (just as well I took lots of pics earlier ) :
And just for you Richmond :
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from Baker in Stug 40 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - GPM - CARD - WW2 German Tank -
No.
As you will see from the next lot of pics. I've now glued on all the upper panels, and most interior detail has vanished. Here are the bits you CAN still see (just as well I took lots of pics earlier ) :
And just for you Richmond :
Danny
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Dan Vadas reacted to amateur in V108 Torpedo Boat by amateur - Digital Navy - 1:200 - CARD
As I wrote last time, the 'normal sized parts are done....
The stanchions for the deck:
the lights (other side is red :))
skylight...
all put together, and as usual, the naked eye (at least, mine) is more content with real life than with the pics. My admiration for orher card modellers goes up by the minute
and now for some small fun: and put together, it looks rather OK
Tonight I'll try the other side of the ship (same parts, nothing new...)
Jan
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from mtaylor in Bismarck by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - GPM - 1:200 - CARD and PE
Thanks David. I consider my HMS Hood to be better .
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from BETAQDAVE in Young America 1853 by EdT - FINISHED - extreme clipper
Fixed . A tip for those who don't know - don't simply hit the "Quote" button when replying as it copies the ENTIRE post to the reply. If you want SOME of the original post in your reply - highlight the appropriate passage (Shift + Left or Right Arrow or drag with your Mouse) and click the little "Quote Selection" button that appears. BTW - you can Edit your OWN posts if needed.
Back to you Ed , Danny
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Dan Vadas reacted to maaaslo in Bismarck by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - GPM - 1:200 - CARD and PE
heh... try to look for a model of Yamato, released by Halinski, modeled by Martanek... THAT is what I call detailed work...
and by writing it I by no means want to belittle Danny's amazing job.
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Dan Vadas reacted to David1962 in Bismarck by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - GPM - 1:200 - CARD and PE
Looks like a labour of love Danny! this is amazing! never seen so much detailed work!
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Dan Vadas reacted to David1962 in Bismarck by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - GPM - 1:200 - CARD and PE
Looks great! I like the fold in the armoured belt! NICE!!
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Dan Vadas reacted to DORIS in HMS ROYAL KATHERINE 1664 by Doris - 1/55 - CARD
Me too.😊
I have just finished the entry port on the other side, here is the result. Enjoy the pics and have a great time.
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from mtaylor in Bismarck by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - GPM - 1:200 - CARD and PE
I don't know how many gsm the 1mm card is David, but I suspect it's heavier again. You can buy the card from GPM, they also have the 0.5mm, but postage isn't cheap so if you want to get some from them then take a look at their site and see if there's anything else you want and add it to the order. It won't cost much extra (unless you buy a LOT of stuff ).
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from mtaylor in Bismarck by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - GPM - 1:200 - CARD and PE
I couldn't really spot the difference in the two sheets of decks until I'd cut them out and fitted them together. Hopefully mine was just a bad sheet of printing and yours is OK.
There are more laser-cut parts available than just the framing etc. They also supply all the smaller guns, radomes and a few other things as options which you have to buy separately. Also the photo-etch for the AA guns and other small parts (same deal). Check the first post or two for all the extras I bought.
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from mtaylor in Bismarck by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - GPM - 1:200 - CARD and PE
No plywood, that's the colour of the 1mm card. There is also laser-cut 0.5mm card in the kit for things like the decks and superstructure.
Hope you have fun with your Bismarck. I also hope they fixed the issue I had with the mis-matched colours of the main decks.
If you didn't get the laser-cut options I would STRONGLY recommend that you put the model on hold and order them.
Danny
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Dan Vadas reacted to DORIS in HMS ROYAL KATHERINE 1664 by Doris - 1/55 - CARD
Hello Michael and John,
thank you for your comments.That´s right, there are more types of modeling clays and each one has its typical properties. I also tried Fimo, but Modurit(modelit) suits me more. If it is baked, it remains flexible. But after being cooked in water it is brittle and crumbling. It is also necessary to keep clean hands during the work so that grease/sweat or impurities do not get into the clay.
Today I am going to make other 5 sculptures on the front bulkhead.
Here are some current pics in real colours on daylight:
Have a nice day,
Doris
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Dan Vadas reacted to DORIS in HMS ROYAL KATHERINE 1664 by Doris - 1/55 - CARD
Good remark, Allan. There are more possibilities of course. I have good experience with this kind of wax paper and it is also easily available for me. The mass is baked in the oven at a temperature of about 130 ° C, so the wax paper endures without problems. I always use a new sheet of wax paper for next decoration.
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Today I made new ornaments for bow section, two pieces are situated around holes for anchor ropes.
Kind reagards and enjoy the pics
Doris
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Bismarck by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - GPM - 1:200 - CARD and PE
I couldn't really spot the difference in the two sheets of decks until I'd cut them out and fitted them together. Hopefully mine was just a bad sheet of printing and yours is OK.
There are more laser-cut parts available than just the framing etc. They also supply all the smaller guns, radomes and a few other things as options which you have to buy separately. Also the photo-etch for the AA guns and other small parts (same deal). Check the first post or two for all the extras I bought.
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Bismarck by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - GPM - 1:200 - CARD and PE
I don't know how many gsm the 1mm card is David, but I suspect it's heavier again. You can buy the card from GPM, they also have the 0.5mm, but postage isn't cheap so if you want to get some from them then take a look at their site and see if there's anything else you want and add it to the order. It won't cost much extra (unless you buy a LOT of stuff ).
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from Canute in Bismarck by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - GPM - 1:200 - CARD and PE
I don't know how many gsm the 1mm card is David, but I suspect it's heavier again. You can buy the card from GPM, they also have the 0.5mm, but postage isn't cheap so if you want to get some from them then take a look at their site and see if there's anything else you want and add it to the order. It won't cost much extra (unless you buy a LOT of stuff ).
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from Canute in Bismarck by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - GPM - 1:200 - CARD and PE
I couldn't really spot the difference in the two sheets of decks until I'd cut them out and fitted them together. Hopefully mine was just a bad sheet of printing and yours is OK.
There are more laser-cut parts available than just the framing etc. They also supply all the smaller guns, radomes and a few other things as options which you have to buy separately. Also the photo-etch for the AA guns and other small parts (same deal). Check the first post or two for all the extras I bought.
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Bismarck by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - GPM - 1:200 - CARD and PE
No plywood, that's the colour of the 1mm card. There is also laser-cut 0.5mm card in the kit for things like the decks and superstructure.
Hope you have fun with your Bismarck. I also hope they fixed the issue I had with the mis-matched colours of the main decks.
If you didn't get the laser-cut options I would STRONGLY recommend that you put the model on hold and order them.
Danny
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