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channell got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Hey everyone... long time, no see. I got burned out again and took a couple years break, I figure since this thread had dragged on so long I might as well.
Anyway, my other hobby is getting boring now so I'm back to working on Bissy; thought y'all might be interested in seeing what's going on.
[img]https://i.imgur.com/hz8BPdy.jpg[/img]
Picking up pretty much where I left off last time but in a new hobby room; this weekend I mostly worked on guns:
[img]https://i.imgur.com/Dz22dtD.jpg[/img]
finished up the small deck area (minus some firehose rolls)
[img]https://i.imgur.com/lNxuRCy.jpg[/img]
Replacing the kit Flak guns with these awesome Veteran models versions, each one is it's own little kit as usual.
[img]https://i.imgur.com/u6Gcv3o.jpg[/img]
After assembly and ready for paint
[img]https://i.imgur.com/QST7AKc.jpg[/img]
[img]https://i.imgur.com/MHuZmRN.jpg[/img]
A preview things to come...
[img]https://i.imgur.com/LIs1Rhx.jpg[/img]
...and back in the box for safekeeping before they finally get installed.
Thanks for looking!
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channell reacted to Kevin in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
lovely to see you back and posting, build is stunning
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channell reacted to Old Collingwood in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Thats better - I can see them now - Superb detail.
OC.
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channell reacted to mtaylor in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
It's great to see you back with the Bissy. Looking super nice.
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channell reacted to Nunnehi (Don) in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Beautiful work! Makes me want to start mine!
Don
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channell got a reaction from Landrotten Highlander in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Sorry guys, not sure why the pics aren't working for me, guess I forgot how after all this time...
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channell got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Sorry guys, not sure why the pics aren't working for me, guess I forgot how after all this time...
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channell got a reaction from mtaylor in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Sorry guys, not sure why the pics aren't working for me, guess I forgot how after all this time...
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channell got a reaction from lmagna in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Sorry guys, not sure why the pics aren't working for me, guess I forgot how after all this time...
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channell got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Sorry guys, not sure why the pics aren't working for me, guess I forgot how after all this time...
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channell got a reaction from Canute in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Hey everyone... long time, no see. I got burned out again and took a couple years break, I figure since this thread had dragged on so long I might as well.
Anyway, my other hobby is getting boring now so I'm back to working on Bissy; thought y'all might be interested in seeing what's going on.
[img]https://i.imgur.com/hz8BPdy.jpg[/img]
Picking up pretty much where I left off last time but in a new hobby room; this weekend I mostly worked on guns:
[img]https://i.imgur.com/Dz22dtD.jpg[/img]
finished up the small deck area (minus some firehose rolls)
[img]https://i.imgur.com/lNxuRCy.jpg[/img]
Replacing the kit Flak guns with these awesome Veteran models versions, each one is it's own little kit as usual.
[img]https://i.imgur.com/u6Gcv3o.jpg[/img]
After assembly and ready for paint
[img]https://i.imgur.com/QST7AKc.jpg[/img]
[img]https://i.imgur.com/MHuZmRN.jpg[/img]
A preview things to come...
[img]https://i.imgur.com/LIs1Rhx.jpg[/img]
...and back in the box for safekeeping before they finally get installed.
Thanks for looking!
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channell got a reaction from cog in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Sorry guys, not sure why the pics aren't working for me, guess I forgot how after all this time...
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channell got a reaction from uncarina in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Made some more progress this weekend, got the rear superstructure PE all done and painted:
Something I did that I don't see many other Bismarck builders do is paint the roof of the main hangar in dark grey (the same color as most all steel deck areas of the ship). I decided to do it because you can see it was painted likewise on the actual wreck... makes sense as this area would be walked around on to access the smaller boats that will eventually take residence here. I also put a huge amount of tedious work in on the many PE vents here; they were a bear to complete but look good. Here's the scariest one before installation:
Anyway, there will be some touch-up to do still on this section but the next project is going to be the funnel and forward hangars. After that I'll return to do the smaller details such as the guns, railings/stairs and storage boxes that litter the superstructure.
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channell got a reaction from Canute in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Sorry guys, not sure why the pics aren't working for me, guess I forgot how after all this time...
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channell got a reaction from RGL in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Not much time in my world for the Bismarck lately but slow progress is still being made:
I was going to use the conning tower off my old kit but I ended up reworking the new one instead... I want to show the the conning tower with the thick "bank vault" doors open and they just didn't work out all that well on the old one. I also got the PE and paint on the bridge and next layer up as I work my toward the top of the forward superstructure "wedding cake"
Since I had the airbrush out also I hit the couple of the Veteran Models AA guns I had previously built... these things are the definition of detail insanity!
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channell got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Hey everyone... long time, no see. I got burned out again and took a couple years break, I figure since this thread had dragged on so long I might as well.
Anyway, my other hobby is getting boring now so I'm back to working on Bissy; thought y'all might be interested in seeing what's going on.
[img]https://i.imgur.com/hz8BPdy.jpg[/img]
Picking up pretty much where I left off last time but in a new hobby room; this weekend I mostly worked on guns:
[img]https://i.imgur.com/Dz22dtD.jpg[/img]
finished up the small deck area (minus some firehose rolls)
[img]https://i.imgur.com/lNxuRCy.jpg[/img]
Replacing the kit Flak guns with these awesome Veteran models versions, each one is it's own little kit as usual.
[img]https://i.imgur.com/u6Gcv3o.jpg[/img]
After assembly and ready for paint
[img]https://i.imgur.com/QST7AKc.jpg[/img]
[img]https://i.imgur.com/MHuZmRN.jpg[/img]
A preview things to come...
[img]https://i.imgur.com/LIs1Rhx.jpg[/img]
...and back in the box for safekeeping before they finally get installed.
Thanks for looking!
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channell got a reaction from Duanelaker in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Made some more progress this weekend, got the rear superstructure PE all done and painted:
Something I did that I don't see many other Bismarck builders do is paint the roof of the main hangar in dark grey (the same color as most all steel deck areas of the ship). I decided to do it because you can see it was painted likewise on the actual wreck... makes sense as this area would be walked around on to access the smaller boats that will eventually take residence here. I also put a huge amount of tedious work in on the many PE vents here; they were a bear to complete but look good. Here's the scariest one before installation:
Anyway, there will be some touch-up to do still on this section but the next project is going to be the funnel and forward hangars. After that I'll return to do the smaller details such as the guns, railings/stairs and storage boxes that litter the superstructure.
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channell got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Jolly Roger Pirate Ship by Kimberley - FINISHED - Lindberg - PLASTIC - 1:130
Cool project Kimberly! I've got a pirate ship (Zvedza "Black Swan") sitting my stash waiting to be built myself. I've got a soft spot for all things Piratical.
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channell got a reaction from Hubac's Historian in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Made some more progress this weekend, got the rear superstructure PE all done and painted:
Something I did that I don't see many other Bismarck builders do is paint the roof of the main hangar in dark grey (the same color as most all steel deck areas of the ship). I decided to do it because you can see it was painted likewise on the actual wreck... makes sense as this area would be walked around on to access the smaller boats that will eventually take residence here. I also put a huge amount of tedious work in on the many PE vents here; they were a bear to complete but look good. Here's the scariest one before installation:
Anyway, there will be some touch-up to do still on this section but the next project is going to be the funnel and forward hangars. After that I'll return to do the smaller details such as the guns, railings/stairs and storage boxes that litter the superstructure.
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channell got a reaction from Beef Wellington in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Made some more progress this weekend, got the rear superstructure PE all done and painted:
Something I did that I don't see many other Bismarck builders do is paint the roof of the main hangar in dark grey (the same color as most all steel deck areas of the ship). I decided to do it because you can see it was painted likewise on the actual wreck... makes sense as this area would be walked around on to access the smaller boats that will eventually take residence here. I also put a huge amount of tedious work in on the many PE vents here; they were a bear to complete but look good. Here's the scariest one before installation:
Anyway, there will be some touch-up to do still on this section but the next project is going to be the funnel and forward hangars. After that I'll return to do the smaller details such as the guns, railings/stairs and storage boxes that litter the superstructure.
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channell reacted to yvesvidal in U-552 by yvesvidal - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/48 - PLASTIC - Type VIIC U-boat
Some updates, on the Diesel engine compartment:
Basically, to give the roof and wall a more interesting appearance, I am doubling the molded wires with real conduits: twisted pairs from CAT5E cables. The fasteners are made of a small piece of tape sliced, to create the illusion of some metallic holders. Also, notice that I made a second hole for the exhaust of the starboard engine (missing in the kit, of course).
Once painted, the result is not too bad. All the conduits blend nicely....
Highlight of some details and a touch of wash on the conduits. Still very clean overall, no grease and oil being spilled.
Painting the chassis took forever, even with an airbrush: there are so many surfaces.... I cannot even imagine what it would be to paint this with a brush:
Et voila, for the moment.
Yves
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channell reacted to yvesvidal in U-552 by yvesvidal - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/48 - PLASTIC - Type VIIC U-boat
I am now moving away from the Trumpeter instructions.... not that I have followed them very much, since the beginning. What should have been glued last, is actually done first.
This is done to allow me to fine tune the alignment of the engine(s) and transmission shaft(s). If you do that task at the end, as suggested by the assembly instructions, you run the risk of having the shaft not match the opening in the bulkhead (which is exactly what is happening, already). So, some intervention will be necessary at this location.
I have two diesel engines, but they are identical and not symmetrical as are the real ones. So, we need to perform some important surgery on the starboard engine. In addition, keeping the two engines fully assembled will hide the "prototypical" and correct looking engine and presents to the observers, something that is not right. So, I have decided to cut down to the crankshaft case the second engine and prepare it for a little surprise..... If I can do it. More will come later, in a few days....
This is where we stand at this moment. hopefully, most details of the port engine will be visible over the "cut" starboard engine. This is going to be a very busy compartment.
Thank you for all the "Likes", encouragement and support.
Yves
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channell got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Made some more progress this weekend, got the rear superstructure PE all done and painted:
Something I did that I don't see many other Bismarck builders do is paint the roof of the main hangar in dark grey (the same color as most all steel deck areas of the ship). I decided to do it because you can see it was painted likewise on the actual wreck... makes sense as this area would be walked around on to access the smaller boats that will eventually take residence here. I also put a huge amount of tedious work in on the many PE vents here; they were a bear to complete but look good. Here's the scariest one before installation:
Anyway, there will be some touch-up to do still on this section but the next project is going to be the funnel and forward hangars. After that I'll return to do the smaller details such as the guns, railings/stairs and storage boxes that litter the superstructure.
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channell got a reaction from Jorge Diaz O in Bismarck by Channell - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Made some more progress this weekend, got the rear superstructure PE all done and painted:
Something I did that I don't see many other Bismarck builders do is paint the roof of the main hangar in dark grey (the same color as most all steel deck areas of the ship). I decided to do it because you can see it was painted likewise on the actual wreck... makes sense as this area would be walked around on to access the smaller boats that will eventually take residence here. I also put a huge amount of tedious work in on the many PE vents here; they were a bear to complete but look good. Here's the scariest one before installation:
Anyway, there will be some touch-up to do still on this section but the next project is going to be the funnel and forward hangars. After that I'll return to do the smaller details such as the guns, railings/stairs and storage boxes that litter the superstructure.
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