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channell reacted to lmagna in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Thanks Craig and channell
I have a couple of builds coming up and I am trying to get psyched up with information to help me get over some of my fears about being able to work with this stuff. I think I have all the required gear. The needed skill may be another matter. I hope not.
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channell got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Bismarck by Semorebutts - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC - with MK1 detail set
It's not wrong if it works!
The only rule in scale modeling is "make it worthwhile to yourself" so you don't end up wasting a crap-ton of money on a project you end up hating... maybe "do your best" and "finish what you started" would be strong suggestions too, if not absolute rules.
Everything else is just a tip or idea.
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channell got a reaction from lmagna in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
I leave the molding base on the gun so I have something convenient to hold while assembling/painting, then cut it off with a razor saw after I'm done. Otherwise fingers work just fine for me on these kind of guns. I normally aim to get tiny stuff mounted to something temporarily otherwise, either by drilling a hole for a pin to stick into, clamping tweezers or sticking to double-sided tape on a piece of something big enough to hold onto.
And yes, a good set of tweezers of various shapes is a must, as is a magnification of some kind (I use an optivisor)
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channell got a reaction from semorebutts in Bismarck by Semorebutts - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC - with MK1 detail set
It's not wrong if it works!
The only rule in scale modeling is "make it worthwhile to yourself" so you don't end up wasting a crap-ton of money on a project you end up hating... maybe "do your best" and "finish what you started" would be strong suggestions too, if not absolute rules.
Everything else is just a tip or idea.
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channell got a reaction from BETAQDAVE in MS Progress by popeye the sailor - Billing Boats - 1:50 scale
Wow, that's a well-aged kit! Forgive me for asking but would it possibly have more collector value untouched in the box like some styrene kits? Don't know if there's even a market for old wood ship kits or not...
Anyway, takin' a seat for the show...
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channell got a reaction from lmagna in Bismarck by Semorebutts - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC - with MK1 detail set
It's not wrong if it works!
The only rule in scale modeling is "make it worthwhile to yourself" so you don't end up wasting a crap-ton of money on a project you end up hating... maybe "do your best" and "finish what you started" would be strong suggestions too, if not absolute rules.
Everything else is just a tip or idea.
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channell got a reaction from Hubac's Historian in HMS Victory by dafi - Heller - PLASTIC - To Victory and beyond ...
My bucket list:
Meet my future great-grandchildren
Dive down to the wreck of the Titanic
Drink a glass of $10,000 scotch.
Spend a night wandering alone aboard the USS Iowa
See the eventual completion of Dafi's magnum opus Victory.
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channell got a reaction from JohnEnglish in Bismarck by Semorebutts - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC - with MK1 detail set
It's not wrong if it works!
The only rule in scale modeling is "make it worthwhile to yourself" so you don't end up wasting a crap-ton of money on a project you end up hating... maybe "do your best" and "finish what you started" would be strong suggestions too, if not absolute rules.
Everything else is just a tip or idea.
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channell got a reaction from mtaylor in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
I leave the molding base on the gun so I have something convenient to hold while assembling/painting, then cut it off with a razor saw after I'm done. Otherwise fingers work just fine for me on these kind of guns. I normally aim to get tiny stuff mounted to something temporarily otherwise, either by drilling a hole for a pin to stick into, clamping tweezers or sticking to double-sided tape on a piece of something big enough to hold onto.
And yes, a good set of tweezers of various shapes is a must, as is a magnification of some kind (I use an optivisor)
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channell got a reaction from hexnut in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Thanks for the kind comments everyone!
I dove into the Veteran Models guns on Sunday... little model kits all by themselves:
These are the 37mm FLAK Doppel C30's.... Bismarck has 8 of them. Don't think I have ever seen such tiny resin parts (especially with such fine detailing) but they are fun to assemble, albeit time-consuming.
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channell got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Victory by dafi - Heller - PLASTIC - To Victory and beyond ...
My bucket list:
Meet my future great-grandchildren
Dive down to the wreck of the Titanic
Drink a glass of $10,000 scotch.
Spend a night wandering alone aboard the USS Iowa
See the eventual completion of Dafi's magnum opus Victory.
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channell got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
I leave the molding base on the gun so I have something convenient to hold while assembling/painting, then cut it off with a razor saw after I'm done. Otherwise fingers work just fine for me on these kind of guns. I normally aim to get tiny stuff mounted to something temporarily otherwise, either by drilling a hole for a pin to stick into, clamping tweezers or sticking to double-sided tape on a piece of something big enough to hold onto.
And yes, a good set of tweezers of various shapes is a must, as is a magnification of some kind (I use an optivisor)
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channell got a reaction from mtaylor in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Thanks for the kind comments everyone!
I dove into the Veteran Models guns on Sunday... little model kits all by themselves:
These are the 37mm FLAK Doppel C30's.... Bismarck has 8 of them. Don't think I have ever seen such tiny resin parts (especially with such fine detailing) but they are fun to assemble, albeit time-consuming.
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channell got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
As a matter of fact, yes... they are either too short or the magazine rack is too big so they just don't look right, however. Too bad because it would have actually simplified assembly... instead of struggling to glue the tiny brass triangles in reasonably straight with gaps in between, one could just "pancake" the pieces together and get it perfect with little hassle.
Oh well...
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channell got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
10 total... not too bad I guess.
I survived building 65 20mm oerlikons for my Nelson but they were easy compared to these things.
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channell got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Quick post but it wasn't quick to build 'em:
... and VS the stock kit piece:
Man these tiny little guns are A LOT of difficult work for me! The magazine racks on the base are especially nightmarish to put together.
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channell got a reaction from mtaylor in Bismarck by Semorebutts - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC - with MK1 detail set
It's not wrong if it works!
The only rule in scale modeling is "make it worthwhile to yourself" so you don't end up wasting a crap-ton of money on a project you end up hating... maybe "do your best" and "finish what you started" would be strong suggestions too, if not absolute rules.
Everything else is just a tip or idea.
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channell got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Bismarck by Semorebutts - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC - with MK1 detail set
Pretty sure the pulley wheels would be the same grey as the rest of the crane and superstructure...
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channell got a reaction from Kevin in Bismarck by Semorebutts - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC - with MK1 detail set
Seriously man, no flattery being pulled here, your Bissy really does look fantastic!
Every good build of this size and complexity takes on the artistic stamp of it's builder... I'm seeing it here and I'm really liking your take on it. All the aftermarket details mesh together well with the kit and you are keeping a very high and consistent standard of workmanship throughout the build... not easy to pull off when a model takes more than a year to build with so many different sub assemblies, different aftermarket components from different companies and burnout inevitably comes an issue.
I love it when model builds eclipse the line from "assembly" to "art" and it's really cool to see other artistic modeler's take on the same subjects I'm working on, especially when they are working at or above my own skill level.
This one's a winner!
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channell got a reaction from Jack12477 in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
I leave the molding base on the gun so I have something convenient to hold while assembling/painting, then cut it off with a razor saw after I'm done. Otherwise fingers work just fine for me on these kind of guns. I normally aim to get tiny stuff mounted to something temporarily otherwise, either by drilling a hole for a pin to stick into, clamping tweezers or sticking to double-sided tape on a piece of something big enough to hold onto.
And yes, a good set of tweezers of various shapes is a must, as is a magnification of some kind (I use an optivisor)
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channell got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Bismarck by Semorebutts - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC - with MK1 detail set
It's not wrong if it works!
The only rule in scale modeling is "make it worthwhile to yourself" so you don't end up wasting a crap-ton of money on a project you end up hating... maybe "do your best" and "finish what you started" would be strong suggestions too, if not absolute rules.
Everything else is just a tip or idea.
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channell got a reaction from Jack12477 in Bismarck by Semorebutts - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC - with MK1 detail set
It's not wrong if it works!
The only rule in scale modeling is "make it worthwhile to yourself" so you don't end up wasting a crap-ton of money on a project you end up hating... maybe "do your best" and "finish what you started" would be strong suggestions too, if not absolute rules.
Everything else is just a tip or idea.
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channell got a reaction from Canute in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
I leave the molding base on the gun so I have something convenient to hold while assembling/painting, then cut it off with a razor saw after I'm done. Otherwise fingers work just fine for me on these kind of guns. I normally aim to get tiny stuff mounted to something temporarily otherwise, either by drilling a hole for a pin to stick into, clamping tweezers or sticking to double-sided tape on a piece of something big enough to hold onto.
And yes, a good set of tweezers of various shapes is a must, as is a magnification of some kind (I use an optivisor)
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channell got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Thanks for the kind comments everyone!
I dove into the Veteran Models guns on Sunday... little model kits all by themselves:
These are the 37mm FLAK Doppel C30's.... Bismarck has 8 of them. Don't think I have ever seen such tiny resin parts (especially with such fine detailing) but they are fun to assemble, albeit time-consuming.
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channell got a reaction from Kevin in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
I leave the molding base on the gun so I have something convenient to hold while assembling/painting, then cut it off with a razor saw after I'm done. Otherwise fingers work just fine for me on these kind of guns. I normally aim to get tiny stuff mounted to something temporarily otherwise, either by drilling a hole for a pin to stick into, clamping tweezers or sticking to double-sided tape on a piece of something big enough to hold onto.
And yes, a good set of tweezers of various shapes is a must, as is a magnification of some kind (I use an optivisor)
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