Lillypawz

Well on with it upto issue 96

Thanks for setting up build log will update as I make progress;)

Yeah managed to get all 140 even have some spares

10 hours ago, ccoyle said:

 

Would you like to continue your updates in a build log? That would be the appropriate place to do so, and I can set it up for you if you like.

Sure not sure where to add it 

Been slowly putting together my dad's ship upto issue 54 now alot of fiddling with brass bits ATM

Just thought I I'd let you know I'm still at it

Managed to secure most issues utp 122 now so wife saying I best build it, also connected sister in Australia who has some of my dad's matchstick models who going to photo them for anyone who is interested

With Help identifying not only the ship but the kit Magazine aswell, I've managed to get copies of Magazine 1-34 with no parts unfortunately for £8 as I suspect most of that is hull my dad has done and can get issues if not.  Also been able to source alot of issues 30-80 with parts from well known Auction site.

So looks like the bismark will be my first model build but thinking/hoping instructions will be clear enough 🤔

So big thanks and will keep you posted as I hopefully progress.

Yes it's Paul, Lilly my cat 

2 hours ago, CPDDET said:

Welcome! Be sure to keep us posted.  Would love to see pics of your dads build and kit.

Pics in identify the ship in my other posts hull and some superstructures he has a few built ones but they with other family etc will see if they can send me some pics

Hi, I'm new to modelling, my dad used to build models out of match sticks when I was a kid.

Made a promise to finish his ship now he past and I'm a man of my word.  OK didn't realise it was a magazine kit with many missing parts but I'll figure it out lol.

Going to get one of the 3 stage starter kids that you guys recommend from one of the local model shops near Sheffield UK if possible before ordering online

Some very sound advice, I'll check out the beginners stuff.  One of reasons I don't want to attempt to finish the kit Bismark my dad was doing.  I'll develop my skills whilst I source or even manufacture parts for it.  Baby steps, I'm an amateur magician (used to be coach driver so something to do with passengers)  when I asked a magician for guidance, first thing learn to shuffle a pack of  cards....  think same applies here

These are the plans we managed to find for various ships

Ship Identified As Bismark and Hachette kit Magazine issues.  So something I'm going to have to sort out and get missing copies etc.

He lived in Cornwall and in his dieing years moved alot so guessing parts and magazines got miss placed or left behind etc.

But on another note, I like the idea of fabricating the missing parts but also maybe build one of his plans.  As I've said I've not done this sort of thing before so is there a Book or boat, ship a novice should start with more fabrication than kit building??

Thanks Ccoyle 

You are correct searching Hachette Bismark I have found images that do match parts I have.

Thanks ccoyle I'll have a look the width didn't seem right when you look at how wide the bismark is but I'm a complete newbie so will look into Hackett and see if they can assist.

Hopefully I might like doing it and see my other creations in future.  And advice on where a new modeller should start also welcome 

Thinking British maybe tried looking at some but can't find anything that has the turret load out but will keep checking for other ships of the period aswell.  

1.26cm long and 18.5cm wide at widest point can supply other measurements if it helps to narrow search guessing the circles are gun mounts that I'm hoping someone will go oh that's the .......

Then my journey into model building can begin yep never done this before.  Odd airfix but nothing like this so...

Added photos any help be great, think it a war ship but other than that have no idea hoping someone can point me in a general direction atleast

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My Father passed away and I promised to finish the ship he was building.  He lost his mental capacity and by time I reconnected with him he said it was the bismark.  Unfortunately from the plans of various ships none match the hull he has built or the parts that he has assembled.

Know it a long shot but can anyone point me in the possible direction of what ship it might be as it clearly not the bismark.  Once identified I can reorder plans etc and hopefully fulfill my promise.