cog Posted November 30, 2017 Share #271 Posted November 30, 2017 Different PE set (other made) probably ... I know on the Musashi the crane and catapults are full PE items ... both Pontos and Fly Hawk, although not Eduard ... mtaylor, Canute, Old Collingwood and 1 other 4 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semorebutts Posted December 1, 2017 Author Share #272 Posted December 1, 2017 It's definitely bigger than the bismarck! Canute, mtaylor, davec and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted December 1, 2017 Share #273 Posted December 1, 2017 OMG......... mtaylor, semorebutts and Old Collingwood 3 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted December 1, 2017 Share #274 Posted December 1, 2017 Nice tub, now you can stretch your legs robdurant, mtaylor, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvesvidal Posted December 1, 2017 Share #275 Posted December 1, 2017 I hope you do not stop Bismarck to get started on Missouri. Canute, robdurant, Old Collingwood and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semorebutts Posted December 1, 2017 Author Share #276 Posted December 1, 2017 Yves, it's funny you say that. I was literally just thinking what if I just glued the bow onto the rest of the hull. But I must controll myself and not touch it. So Im going to bring it to my girlfriends house. Canute, mtaylor, robdurant and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamrock Posted December 1, 2017 Share #277 Posted December 1, 2017 I guess that she will be really impressed....... or am I wrong? So far it has been with great delight that I have follow your progress - impressive (showed some pictures of PE where you can see the "smallness" - she was impressed but commented " I hope you are not going to build something as big as that" Shamrock semorebutts, mtaylor, Old Collingwood and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted December 1, 2017 Share #278 Posted December 1, 2017 5 hours ago, Shamrock said: I hope you are not going to build something as big as that What's stoppin' you 6 hours ago, semorebutts said: So Im going to bring it to my girlfriends house. Probably the wisest thing to do, i.e. as far as you are not allowed to build at her place ...! semorebutts, Old Collingwood, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semorebutts Posted December 2, 2017 Author Share #279 Posted December 2, 2017 Definitely can't build at her place lol. I should get more Bismarck done tomorrow. I can devote 8 hrs tomorrow and 8 on Sunday. Stay tuned for photos in the next 2 days. lmagna, RGL, Old Collingwood and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semorebutts Posted December 2, 2017 Author Share #280 Posted December 2, 2017 (edited) Actually I guess I can do a little tonite. Oh man! Where do I start? Edited December 2, 2017 by semorebutts davec, Cathead, hexnut and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matelot Posted December 2, 2017 Share #281 Posted December 2, 2017 Hello, Just came across your build and it looks very nice. HOWEVER I just checked my references to confirm what I thought looked odd. The 3.7 cm twin AA didn't have any gunshields. Neither did the quadruple 20 mm AA on the fighting top. I wish I had seen your build earlier to let you know. Bismarck was the only German ship which was extensively photographed as I guess they were proud of their achievement. I have a couple of books and 1:100 plans of her and they all show her without the shields. Your model is otherwise really good. Matelot mtaylor, Canute, Old Collingwood and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semorebutts Posted December 2, 2017 Author Share #282 Posted December 2, 2017 Hi Matelot thanks for stopping by! The shields came with the veteran model gun kits. So I did 4 with shields and 4 without. It's totally ok though I'm not to concerned about being super accurate. If I can just finish it and if some one who enters my home looks at it and says "thats cool" thats good enough for me Canute, cog, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matelot Posted December 2, 2017 Share #283 Posted December 2, 2017 I understand. Lots of work. Just thought I'd let you know. Matelot Canute, mtaylor, Old Collingwood and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semorebutts Posted December 2, 2017 Author Share #284 Posted December 2, 2017 Definitely thanks for the info Canute, cog, Old Collingwood and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted December 2, 2017 Share #285 Posted December 2, 2017 Start with the piece which you need to build it up, and so o, and so forth ... Although you could start with the rigging, but where to put it Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semorebutts Posted December 2, 2017 Author Share #286 Posted December 2, 2017 I figured I would start at the bottom Cog. I started with the vent piece at the bottom rear then some vent pipes up the side. then I figured I'd do all the ladders. This is where I am now,bending ladders. Cathead, mtaylor, Dan Vadas and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semorebutts Posted December 2, 2017 Author Share #287 Posted December 2, 2017 Slow progress but atleast it's progress. I got three of the ladders attached it took for ever to get these off the sprue Dan Vadas, davec, Landrotten Highlander and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted December 2, 2017 Share #288 Posted December 2, 2017 Marvelous work mate. Where did you get that PE tool from? Old Collingwood, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semorebutts Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share #289 Posted December 3, 2017 Thank you. I got it from micromark.com for $49.95. Its expensive but its really well built. It's all machined aluminum. Every so often they have 20% off with free shipping. That's when I got it so I ended up paying $39.95 mtaylor, Old Collingwood and cog 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted December 3, 2017 Share #290 Posted December 3, 2017 A pitty the free shipping is limited to the US. You got yourself a good bargain! Old Collingwood, semorebutts and mtaylor 3 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semorebutts Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share #291 Posted December 3, 2017 (edited) I was bored last night at 2am so I assembled one of the "mini kits" Now I am installing some railings or rungs or whatever they are called. I'm not happy there's glue everywhere! They are with out a doubt the hardest PE to glue. I dread them everytime. Edited December 3, 2017 by semorebutts Cathead, Jack12477, cog and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Vadas Posted December 3, 2017 Share #292 Posted December 3, 2017 2 hours ago, semorebutts said: I'm not happy there's glue everywhere! All I can say is you're doing a damn good job of hiding it - I can't see any at all . Danny Old Collingwood, semorebutts, cog and 2 others 5 Quote Cheers, Danny ________________________________________________________________________________ Current Build : Forced Retirement from Modelling due to Health Issues Build Logs : Norfolk Sloop HMS Vulture - (TFFM) HMS Vulture Cross-section 18 foot Cutter Concord Stagecoach 18th Century Longboat in a BOTTLE CARD Model Build Logs : Mosel Sydney Opera House (Schreiber-Bogen) WWII Mk. IX Spitfire (Halinski) Rolls Royce Merlin Engine Cape Byron Lighthouse (HMV) Stug 40 (Halinski) Yamaha MT-01 Yamaha YA-1 HMS Hood (Halinski) Bismarck (GPM) IJN Amatsukaze 1940 Destroyer (Halinski) HMVS Cerberus Mi24D Hind (Halinski) Bulgar Steam Locomotive - (Modelik) Tanker and Beer Wagons (Modelik) Flat Bed Wagon (Modelik) Peterbuilt Semi Trailer Fender Guitar Restorations for Others : King of the Mississippi HMS Victory Gallery : Norfolk Sloop, HMAT Supply, HMS Bounty, HMS Victory, Charles W. Morgan, 18' Cutter for HMS Vulture, HMS Vulture, HMS Vulture Cross-section, 18th Century Longboat in a Bottle Other Previous Builds : Le Mirage, Norske Love, King of the Mississippi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semorebutts Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share #293 Posted December 3, 2017 (edited) Sorry it wasnt much progress this weekend guys. My dads in the hospital so I wont have much time to do alot until he gets out. I wanted to get alot more done but life happens I guess. Edited December 3, 2017 by semorebutts mtaylor, Old Collingwood, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted December 3, 2017 Share #294 Posted December 3, 2017 Have a look at the last image of the funnel in my post ... that's glue all over, even visible after painting!!! You are doing a marvelos job so far! semorebutts, Canute, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted December 3, 2017 Share #295 Posted December 3, 2017 Sorry to hear about your dad, it is important to be there. Sometimes it is all that matters mate. All the best for your dad, hang in there! semorebutts, Old Collingwood and Canute 3 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathead Posted December 3, 2017 Share #296 Posted December 3, 2017 Best wishes for your father, yourself, and your family. The model will be there for you when you need it. Canute, Old Collingwood, cog and 2 others 5 Quote Eric Current builds: scratchbuilt Missouri River steamboat Peerless (1893); 1:1 scale timber-framed outdoor kitchen Nautical builds (kits): USS Cairo; NRG capstan project; NRG half-hull; Viking longship; US revenue cutter; 18th century longboat; Bounty launch Missouri River craft (scratchbuilt): 1853 Missouri River steamboat Arabia; 1865 steamboat Bertrand; Lewis & Clark barge; keelboat; 1876 steamboat Far West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semorebutts Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share #297 Posted December 3, 2017 Thanks Cog. Im just sitting beside him now surfing MSW, and passing time. That funnel looks like mine. My glue is just camera shy but trust me its there! Those 16 inch guns look awesome to. mtaylor, Old Collingwood and Canute 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted December 3, 2017 Share #298 Posted December 3, 2017 (edited) Thanks Scott. You seem to forget that my glue blotches are far bigger than yours 1/350 vs 1/200 Wish him well from me! Cheers Edited December 3, 2017 by cog Old Collingwood 1 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semorebutts Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share #299 Posted December 3, 2017 If i tryed 1/350 with my skills you wouldn't be able to see the model under all the glue! cog, Old Collingwood, popeye the sailor and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semorebutts Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share #300 Posted December 3, 2017 So i have to start thinking about the acrylic case. Does anybody have any experience working with acrylic. I dont know if Its somthing I can do or if I should have it custom made. I have to make somthing like this acually almost exactly like this. Old Collingwood, Canute, popeye the sailor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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