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  1. Javlin
    They are Alan need to do side by side with the kit parts.
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    I have had some time to myself for a change and working to get it to pay off.I had to pull up three sets of Binoculars and reposition two of them further down the observation station and position two compasses.The book is becoming more and more a guide on the build this is the layout from March/43.I also cut off all the globes of plastic on top of the radar/rangefinder and replaced them with resin bits and made two features not present but so in 43.The 20mm Flak guns are really sasweeet but so fragile had to order three more sets just to be sure I have enough still more painting there.The rangefinder station is still not glued down yet and neither the tower to be built behind it sure/slow is the game plan.The book is awesome piece of reference material for this build a must.I have seen weras on other build people complaining about the fit of the rear SS to the deck?as you see I have left the moulded spruces in place from the factory giving it more rigidity across the deck.The rear SS will need a finger and 1/2 lbs of pressure till the glue sets slightly bowed upward it is.
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    Amazing build Jolle I gleamed quite a few insights from the build for the Shcarnhorst which will not be to the statue of your build which was just amazing.
  4. Javlin
    Now that's a motor!Back in the 80's when I worked in a machine shop I believe it's Big Daddy's in FL still had one of those in a crate
  5. Javlin
    Nice job soldering those little bits.
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    I am hoping to do it justice Alan it will not be as tight as the fella in France but it will be alot better than most I have seen on YT and other builds.The book "The Anatomy of a Ship" "Sharnhorst" is a must looks like lots of research went into that book I trust the colors and configurations presented.The first color I had for Dark Grey was really Black Grey about atleast 5shades darker than now that's when RLM75 looked close in my eyes and very possible.
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    I do Hof I am actually using a 1/350 scale for IJN ships in 1/350 it's 24" and in 1/200 roughly 15/16" which using what they molded on and the pics in the book and actual pics they look pretty narrow 16' is about across the shoulders esp back then.I took a pair of old tweezers ground them down on the other side of the shop and used brass wire and folder over the square edges.The IJN ships are littered with those rails all up and down the hull they believed in them not so much for the Kreigsmarine.
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    Thanks Yvesvidal I had seen that once before back searching the net when I got the kit a couple years ago he is Very Good at what he does/doing when I look he had only a couple three pages going.I am glad you brought it up stuff like the range finder and main guns are of interest for sure.
  9. Javlin
    I finally got an extra day off and the hull is painted except the very bottom about a 1' long area what you see is a whole bottle of Mr.Color RLM23 I got 3x more coming makes a Nice hull red for anything but the IJN.The wood decks you see have been attached and I am do so on these when the backing is in place they look decent but after you peel the backing the grain shows to much methinks?I will say what I have on the SS looks like it fades with activity so will see.The decks and SS are not glued down yet the fore-deck needs a little more work and the base needs to be cut with pedestals and all mounted.I will continue to play with features and sub-assemblies of the SS. Colors call outs Mr.Color RLM23=Lower Hull Testors Semi-Black =Boot Mr.Color RLM75 =Upper Hull Testors Flat White =Upper Hull Camo The base will be like the Schnell Boat "Paduka" with a Roman around the edge got to get that part done to mount the decks afterwards.
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    Getting closer to some paint on the SS more procedural than anything ATTM.The ladders on the back are a nice touch the bottom platform stuck out towards the SS and glued into a slot on the SS.I have mask for all the wooden deck areas came in the kit just that you want use it at the right time.The Quad's are Nice even have the seats in place. One of the Quads built Nice even has the seats!!
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    Work has been slow on this been on six day work week's for the last few weeks this week maybe five?Tonight started on the SS ladders ...yes more ladders ...The ones I was using from the 1/350 were about to run out so I had to come up with an alternative.I finally after few tries and variables came up and manipulated a pair of tweezers to accomplish the job using fine brass wire.I laid down two lines of ladders with the homemade stuff still not primered and feel they look better than the prefabbed ones?Paint will tell the story methinks.The paints finally arrived from Gundam in Cali took a week order some bullets three days after the paint and got them two days before the paint! Oh the second is the 3D printed Binoculars,compass and telescopic chutes for various range finders those binoculars are so much better than the kits!I had to order another $140 worth of 3D the other night and I thought the Border lanc was expensive I am probably at $7/800 thus far
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    It comes with a fair amount of PE with the kit so it looks like it but I also p/u these over the last 1 1/2 yrs the 2cm flaks will be a big improvement over the kits(have 8).I have seen some guys stain the deck if I have something light enough might go there.
  13. Javlin
    1943 Operation Paderborn like the colors overall dark grey scheme white stern/bow yellow tops to main guns.Some ladders....
  14. Javlin
    I have started on the hull of course and the first thing was to drill out the portals along the sides of the hull.The next step was to examine for ladders up and down the hull these were necessary for duties and maintenance to the hull.I found while doing the IJN Heavy Cruiser Chikuma that these ladder's add alot of detail to the hull giving it that 3D look.The problem is I have no 1/200 scale ladders but my 1/350 matched to the width that Trump put on the sides I am figuring they equal to about 18" width good enough for a man to work it took me 1 hr for the first set the longest set the rest with experience will be replicated quicker.The ones that Trumpter had embossed on the sides of the hull were so faint one would never of noticed them.I feel I am getting a bit long winded here all about ladders an portals but the IJN loved these ladders they could have 5/8 sets on the capital ships each side the Scharnhorst has three in the stern both sides which most ships have something there.This build I figure may take a year or better depending on time and the attention span.I leave now with a simple pic of the ship when the hull gets it's primer coat I will post a pick..
  15. Javlin
    Splendid Build the best of this kit I have seen thus far and the Dio
  16. Javlin
    Well it sure came out purtty on the other side.
  17. Javlin
    Well Craig you pulled that rabbit out of the hat quite an excellent presentation Sir!!
  18. Javlin
    Good one Andy just remember w/o locating pins one must improvise at times.
  19. Javlin
    Andy I think it looks rather Nice Sir let the rivet counters go elsewhere it's a hobby while I will from time to time deep dive some the main objective is to make something pleasing to one's eye.
  20. Javlin
    Thanks Andy seen some pics of heavy wear on some but have a feeling the stripes were for this one particular event Diepe Thanks Mike not quite a SOD kit but one I have eyed for the better part of 20 yrs now.The limited run kits of late have intrigued me not your shake and bake kits though still at times like the Wife can be a PIA!!
  21. Javlin
    Thanks Dan.
  22. Javlin
    Thanks everybody for for the likes and following along I am still contemplating the SH WhirlWind @1/32 has a very Nice copit.I had to do some research but these crates really have no stencils per say just weird.
  23. Javlin
    Thanks Ken though not perfect she will pass muster That was somewhat the highpoint of the build Alan whilst the LG fit and having to find end round's for a short run kit as to fitting parts together for a lasting fit/build.
  24. Javlin
    Thank You EG and OC I am glad to be finished for work has already commenced on the Beast and will post when enough work has passed.
  25. Javlin
    The WhirlWind is finished after sitting in the stash for maybe 20 yrs now.The build followed your typical short-run limited kit poor instructions on parts location and then just fitting like having to dremel and drill out the nose for the barrels Anyway she came out pretty good nothing special but I have added another unusual subject to the cabinet.Thanks for looking in guys sorry for the distraction called life and getting banged up but we tarry on.

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