Bismarck by Semorebutts - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC - with MK1 detail set

[Old Collingwood]

Or just use a hairy stick to do the top part  if done in thinned layers it wont orange peal or show brush marks.

 

OC.

[popeye the sailor]

no brush........with paint this fresh,  it will activate the under coat and will become a blackish smear.   there is a hint of visible shading.....compare it to the rest of the deck to see how it looks.

 

I'm not an acrylic guy.......used enamels all my life.   I'm not sure how tolerant the paint is.

[semorebutts]

Cog it is the camera, the black is showing through a little to much actually.  I know It's not negative criticism  Negative criticism would be invited anyway.  but ya That's what happens when you use an old Iphone for a camera.  I think I'm to shaky to hold a paper mask

OC I avoid brushing like its the flu. just because I'm terrible at it. actually in front of me right now is A brush for the blast bags. I'm dreading it.  hahaha...hairy stick.

Popeye, I just used enamel primer and wow the fumes! I kicked my bird out of the room a minute into it. another wow is the clean up of my airbrush,  it's much different. 

 

Here is about the best I can get out of my camera for seeing the shading.  If you look at the tops you can see it. It looks better in person. 

Edited April 11, 2018 by semorebutts

[popeye the sailor]

I don't think the smell is too bad with Testor's and Model Master.......it's a lot less than rattle cans or lacquer,  which I used quite a bit too.   now,  in the case of the Billing's enamel paint,  I stress caution...this stuff smells the high heavens!  I try to use it mostly in well ventilated areas and away from the table..the admiral hates it.

    nothing is worse that the dope I use for my wooden flying airplane projects though....has to be done outside.   I've substituted clear lacquer in some cases,  especially if I've nowhere to run to {I try to avoid}.   I see the shading.......did you do like I suggested to see if it matched the rest of the deck layout?

[semorebutts]

I did Popeye it looks awesome!  wait I used lacquer primer with lacquer thinner and the fumes were awful. I thought lacquer was enamel and enamel was lacquer I thought they were the same thing.

[semorebutts]

Painting blast bags. Just to shade left then I can mount the guns onto the bismarck. 

[popeye the sailor]

yea.......lacquer is different.  I like it because it's a harder finish than varnish,  making it less impervious to dents or dings.   drys quicker too.  the admiral doesn't like the smell when I use it on smaller parts....larger areas are done out of the room, closed off with ventilation.   the big drawback though is humidity......very touchy about that.  it will turn white......I had a heck of a time with it,  when I did the decks on the United States.   lacquers are used in wood working more than plastic though....the hue and sheen can better be controlled,  since it will sink into the wood....just sits on top of plastic.

 

airbrushing can be very tolerant......the paint doesn't have to cure all the way.   if it's dry to the touch,  then you can continue on with what your doing.   don't introduce a brush though.......it will activate the paint laid down and cause it to smear,   orange peel,   or a number of other adverse reactions.  acrylic paints are really nothing more than pigments and suspensions,  used commonly in water color and artist's paints.  the line is drawn when you get into the oil based paints,  which the common thinner is mineral spirits......varnish also falls into this category.   lacquers and enamels both contain acetone and petroleum distillants.

 

glad to hear everything matches up OK   

[semorebutts]

Interesting Popeye!

 

the blast bags have been painted white. Brushed on and I hated it.  But it came out good. Now just to apply shading and big guns are done. 

While that dried I prepared all of the parts for the next 6 gun turrets. 

 

[CDW]

Many moons ago, airbrushes and compressors were way out of the price range most modelers could afford (me included) and most all of us did all our paint work by brush or either did no paint at all. Today I am spoiled with airbrush finishes but still resort to the brush from time to time. 

[semorebutts]

These blast bags had predrilled holes unlike the bigger ones. Much much better. 

then I glued all plastic floors etc.

next is to bend these sliding hatches? I dont know what they are. 

[CDW]

Those are watchamadoodles. 

 

[semorebutts]

OHHHH

[Cathead]

Or the German equivalent, wieauchimmeresheißt.

[cog]

Or in Dutch "Kiekeboes" or "Gluurluikjes"

[paulsutcliffe]

Thingamajig's

 

[semorebutts]

Or italian coma-ci-ciamo

[cog]

French ... judas

 

But I forgot to tell you, you are doing another wonderful job on these dual barrel turrets, Scott

Edited April 13, 2018 by cog

[semorebutts]

Thanks!

[semorebutts]

I'm just  continuing on with the PE.  First the bands of brass go around the base. 

next to go on is the sliding hatches. 

next is to start installing the barrels. 

[Canute]

Aha! Those thingamabobs on those turrets are the optical rangefinder covers. Those were Plan B. If the ship's internal fire control systems went down and they had to use local control, these gave them firing info in the turret (ranges, elevations and bearings). They didn't fire their guns via open sights.

[semorebutts]

Thanks for the info Canute! 

I finally assembled the barrels and installed all 12. 

starting on the ladder rungs. This is what I dislike doing very much! Damn ladder rungs!  But this time instead of drilling holes I just folded the tips of the rungs and glued them on. It makes it easier. 

[lmagna]

Glad to see your work again Scott. I was starting to go into withdrawal! For some reason My "Unread Content" didn't show your last posting until today!

 

I finally ordered and received the PE sheets needed to do the 1/350 Titanic for my Admiral, (It HAS to have lights as well!) and OMG  that stuff is SMALL!!!! Your pictures make it look like something you can actually see! After I get over the shock I will probably have get a list of the tools you have found most useful, other than a magnifying optical system that would normally only be used by a Micro-surgeon!

 

Optically challenged Lou  

Edited April 21, 2018 by lmagna

[semorebutts]

Thanks Lou! I bought a condo in New Hampshire so i've been busy and I still have to move. I have no idea how im going to move the bismarck without distroying it.  Believe it or not I never use anything to magnify my work... I just squint. Though your working with 1/350 your going to need it.  I look forward to your Titanic!

[lmagna]

I sympathize with your moving woes. I have done it a couple of times with models, some made it and some didn't do so well. If the distance is short them I have had the best luck in putting them in the back of the car with pillows or foam for protection and take them by them selves. Longer moves, not so easy! It also helped that almost all my ships were RC so they were a little tougher than your normal shelf kit.

 

I still may be a little while on the Titanic as I think I am a little intimidated by the project and I also just started my sloop Providence build and want to make some progress with it before I branch out to another "Never done that before" build. Plus, like I said I still need some tools before I start working with this PE stuff.

 

Meanwhile I will avidly be following your build and see how it is done before I have to try my pitiful attempt.

 

Get back to work now, I need my next lesson!

 

Me again 

Edited April 21, 2018 by lmagna

[semorebutts]

Pillows! Theres an idea. Its a 30 min all highway drive to the new place.  I was also thinkin about putting my girl in the back seat and putting the bismarck on her lap. Maybe she can monitor things back there?  This is going to be stressful. 

[mtaylor]

If the pillows don't give enough support, use rolled up blankets.   I used the blanket method for the move about 10 years ago.  These were tall ships and needed support so as not to fall over.  Mission was a success.  No damage and all ships out of harms way.   Also, but them in a "safe" room until all the furniture is out.  Then move them to their new home. For a safe place, I used the benches at where I worked (IT guy and had a large lab/office).   Drew attention for a week but no damage from the visitors.

[lmagna]

Depending on the age of your daughter, responsibility level, the value of the bribe, and ultimately her fear of daddy she may be a better choice. 

 

A 30 minute drive may be too close though. I have moved across states where it took two days of driving quicker, and was easier than it was to move six blocks! When you move long distance you get a BIG truck................. When you move down the street you do it a few items at a time and it takes WEEKS.

 

If I ever have to move again I will drive to a hotel, have dinner out and show up in a day or two AFTER the movers have done their thing! Either that or sell everything we have and buy all new at the other end! I live in a 120 year old three story six bedroom Victorian house with winding stairs up and a full basement down! A condo would be a walk in the park!

 

Lou

[mtaylor]

1 hour ago, lmagna said:

Depending on the age of your daughter, responsibility level, the value of the bribe, and ultimately her fear of daddy she may be a better choice. 

 

A 30 minute drive may be too close though. I have moved across states where it took two days of driving quicker, and was easier than it was to move six blocks! When you move long distance you get a BIG truck................. When you move down the street you do it a few items at a time and it takes WEEKS.

 

If I ever have to move again I will drive to a hotel, have dinner out and show up in a day or two AFTER the movers have done their thing! Either that or sell everything we have and buy all new at the other end! I live in a 120 year old three story six bedroom Victorian house with winding stairs up and a full basement down! A condo would be a walk in the park!

 

Lou

That...  exactly that.   A very good plan in my opinion.   I think I'm in the same boat but with one exception... my tools, wood supply, and ships all go with me. 

Edited April 22, 2018 by mtaylor

[CDW]

When I used to enter model shows/contests, it was always a challenge to get the models to the show without damage. Supplies to make emergency repairs upon arrival was always a must.

You always hope you don't need to make any sudden stops or changes of direction that might upset the model, and anything could happen but probably won't. Good luck!

[Dan Vadas]

A half hour drive up a highway and it's not even a tall ship? Phhht . She'll be right mate, back seat of the car will be fine .

 

I've moved a 1:96 HMS Victory over a windy mountain road in the FRONT SEAT of a Toyota Pickup truck without damage. Although I couldn't use 2nd and 4th gears because my elbow would have broken off the bowsprit .

 

Danny