VitusBering Posted May 4, 2023 #511 Posted May 4, 2023 On my dear departed Cutty Sark I installed the brass stanchions with their holes aligned in the angle of the through cable (thread, in my case). I used a map pin through one of the holes to align the stanchion at the proper angle as they were set in place. I agree with Harry about monofilament, that stuff is awful. Canute 1 Quote Current build: Cutty Sark by VitusBering - Revell - 1:96 - Redux -- Darryl
hof00 Posted May 4, 2023 Author #512 Posted May 4, 2023 8 hours ago, VitusBering said: On my dear departed Cutty Sark I installed the brass stanchions with their holes aligned in the angle of the through cable (thread, in my case). I used a map pin through one of the holes to align the stanchion at the proper angle as they were set in place. I agree with Harry about monofilament, that stuff is awful. Thanks Chap. Yup, the Monofilament is and was awful but eventually had its' day.... 🙂 Cheers....HOF. Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson
Ian B Posted May 4, 2023 #513 Posted May 4, 2023 @hof00 good advise ,thanks 👍👍 Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote HMAV Bounty 'Billings' completed ⛵ HMS Cheerful - Syren-Chuck' completed Steam Pinnace 199 'Billings bashed' - completed ⚓ HMS Ledbury F30 --White Ensign -completed 😎 HMS Vanguard 'Victory models'-- completed Bismarck Amati 1/200 --underway 👍
hof00 Posted May 4, 2023 Author #514 Posted May 4, 2023 4 hours ago, Ian B said: @hof00 good advise ,thanks 👍👍 Hi Ian, One other thing comes to mind, when you gat to it that is, My instructions advised to mount the Bow and Stern Flagstaffs prior to installing the Main Railing. I did not find this was a good procedure, The Bow Flagstaff got a real beating due to fiddling with the Railings, I was lucky that I could rescue the Bow Flagstaff and did not mount the Stern one until the Railing was complete. (This did not preclude drilling holes for the Flagstaff installation.) Anyway, just a small detail that may save frustration.... Cheers....HOF. rvchima, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson
hof00 Posted May 21, 2023 Author #515 Posted May 21, 2023 (edited) Hi All, I have decided to call time on the Bismarck and say "Finished." Final touch-ups completed today and a couple of coats of Satin Clear. I did not get to deploying Accommodation Ladders, oh well.... Hawse Drums were re-wound with A/L 0.25 Black Thread, much better, Anchor Buoys also re-wound and fitted. I guess an interesting build for me, my first Ship with "Guns" and a great PE primer having never dabbled in the medium before. It's not perfect but should pass muster, I guess that's part of building with 1.5 arms!! 🙂 Would I do it again? Definitely!! I'm sort of gearing up to have a good look at my Trumpeter version with MK1 detail PE. I have issues with some items included in the kit contents but they got resolved o.k. Many thanks to all that have hit the "Like" thingy, much appreciated. A few of those I wish to thank for thier input and knowledge, well you know who you are, rvchima, Rod, joe100, Joe and many others that have from time-to-time offered ideas or constructive criticism. 🙂 Last but definitely not least, my lovely lady, for assisting completion for this old Chap with one and a bit working appendages. So, some photos in no particular order.... I almost forgot to mention, the Color/Camo scheme is for this day in history May 21 1941. (I believe that the Stripes/Stern Wave was removed shortly afterward.) Cheers....HOF. Edited May 21, 2023 by hof00 BobG, patrickmil, Canute and 11 others 8 1 5 Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson
hof00 Posted May 21, 2023 Author #516 Posted May 21, 2023 Hmmm, Might have to get a couple of better photos....🙂 Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson
Knocklouder Posted May 21, 2023 #517 Posted May 21, 2023 Congratulations, looks like a very well put together ship . Cheers mtaylor, hof00 and Canute 3 Quote Start so you can Finish !! Finished: The Sea of Galilee Boat-Scott Miller-1:20 , Amati } Hannah Ship in a Bottle:Santa Maria : LA Pinta : La Nana : The Mayflower : Viking Ship Drakkar The King Of the Mississippi Artesania Latina 1:80 Current Build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston-Vanguard Models
hof00 Posted May 21, 2023 Author #518 Posted May 21, 2023 3 minutes ago, Knocklouder said: Congratulations, looks like a very well put together ship . Cheers Thanks for that!! Appreciated. Cheers....HOF. mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson
gjdale Posted May 21, 2023 #519 Posted May 21, 2023 Congratulations on finishing a fine build HOF. Despite the many challenges along the way, you have produced an excellent model - one that you should be rightly proud of. Canute, BobG, hof00 and 1 other 4 Quote Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout
VitusBering Posted May 21, 2023 #520 Posted May 21, 2023 Very, very nice. mtaylor, Canute and hof00 3 Quote Current build: Cutty Sark by VitusBering - Revell - 1:96 - Redux -- Darryl
ccoyle Posted May 21, 2023 #521 Posted May 21, 2023 Congratulations! That's a suitably impressive-looking model! hof00, Canute, rvchima and 1 other 4 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
Kevin Posted May 21, 2023 #522 Posted May 21, 2023 very nice indeed, well done, I love, thanks for sharing yr journey with us mtaylor, Canute and hof00 3 Quote Its all part of Kev's journey, bit like going to the dark side, but with the lights on All the best Kevin SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On the build table HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Kevin - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Feb 2023 Belle Poule 1834 by Kevin - OcCre - 1/90 - French frigate - started June 2024 - - On hold MHS Britannic by Kevin SD 14 - Marcle Models - 1/70 - March 2022 - Bluebell - Flower Class - Revel - 1/72 U552 German U Boat - Trumpeter - 1/48 Amerigo Vespucci 1/84 - Panart- HMS Enterprise -CAF - 1/48 Finished Hercules by Kevin - OcCre - 1/50 - Tugboat - Finished - May 2024 Nectan-Mountfleet-models-steam-trawler-1/32 - Completed June 2020 HMS Victory - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1/72 - Finished Dorade renamed Dora by Kevin - Amati - 1/20 - Completed March 2021 Stage Coach 1848 - Artesania Latina - 1/10 -Finished Lady Eleanor by Kevin - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1/64 - Fifie fishing boat
CDW Posted May 21, 2023 #523 Posted May 21, 2023 Such a beautiful Bismarck. Wonderful. I admire your tenacity and the finished product. Completely outstanding. hof00, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Completed Projects: USS Fletcher 1:144 Scharnhorst 1:350 USS Independence LCS-2 1:350 1:32 J7W1 Shinden Interceptor/Fighter Fairey Swordfish Mk. II 1:48 Harbor Tug Box Scale Albatros D.V 1:32 Ala-Kart 1:25 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder 1:24 S-100 Schnellboot 1:72 Mercury Capsule and Atlas Booster BR-52 Steam Locomotive 1:35 Triumph 3 HW Motorcycle 1:9 Scale F-16XL-2 Experimental Fighter Bomber 1:48 Rafale 1:48 F-15E Strike Eagle 1:48 Petlyakov PE-2 Soviet Dive Bomber 1:48 TBM3 Avenger 1:32 1931 Cadillac 1:25 Scammell Pioneer SV2S Heavy Breakdown Tractor 1:35 M-50 Israeli Sherman 1:35 Military Wrecker 1:32 Delahaye 135 1:24 Toyota Sard Supra GT 1:24 Enzo Ferrari 1:24 1970 Baldwin Motion Camaro 1:25 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Stock Car 1:25 American LaFrance Eagle Fire Pumper 1:25 1940 Ford Standard Coupe 1:25 VolksWagen Dragster/Dune Buggy/Street Rod 1:25 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 1:12 Porsche GT-1 Evo 1:24 Scharnhorst 1940 1:700 IJN Akitsushima Seaplane Tender 1:700 HMS Hood 1941 1:700 Prinz Eugen 1942 1:700
mtaylor Posted May 21, 2023 #524 Posted May 21, 2023 Congratulations on an impressive model. Very well done. Canute and hof00 2 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
hof00 Posted May 21, 2023 Author #525 Posted May 21, 2023 11 hours ago, gjdale said: Congratulations on finishing a fine build HOF. Despite the many challenges along the way, you have produced an excellent model - one that you should be rightly proud of. 6 hours ago, VitusBering said: Very, very nice. 6 hours ago, ccoyle said: Congratulations! That's a suitably impressive-looking model! 5 hours ago, Kevin said: very nice indeed, well done, I love, thanks for sharing yr journey with us 5 hours ago, CDW said: Such a beautiful Bismarck. Wonderful. I admire your tenacity and the finished product. Completely outstanding. Thank you all very much!! I reckon that I can do better hence looking at the 1/200 Trumpeter Bismarck. The only problem is the size of these things. Making the Cabinets is not the issue, its' where to put them.... 🙂 I think that I should put some effort into the Sanson that is not too, too far away from completion. Cheers and Regards, Harry. CDW, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson
Ian B Posted May 22, 2023 #526 Posted May 22, 2023 brilliant--- make sure she goes somewhere very proud and prominent to be shown off 👍👍 mtaylor, hof00 and Canute 3 Quote HMAV Bounty 'Billings' completed ⛵ HMS Cheerful - Syren-Chuck' completed Steam Pinnace 199 'Billings bashed' - completed ⚓ HMS Ledbury F30 --White Ensign -completed 😎 HMS Vanguard 'Victory models'-- completed Bismarck Amati 1/200 --underway 👍
Canute Posted May 22, 2023 #527 Posted May 22, 2023 Nicely done, Harry. He turned out very well. 👍 hof00 and mtaylor 2 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild
BobG Posted May 26, 2023 #528 Posted May 26, 2023 That's one big, impressive model, Harry! Congratulations on completing such a complex project with such a fine result. I've enjoyed the ride and look forward to following your next project. mtaylor, hof00 and Canute 3 Quote Bob Garcia "Measure once, cuss twice!" Current Builds: Hms Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 - Vanguard Models Pen Duick - Artesania Latina 1:28 Completed: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Co. Member of the Nautical Research Guild
hof00 Posted May 26, 2023 Author #529 Posted May 26, 2023 3 hours ago, BobG said: That's one big, impressive model, Harry! Congratulations on completing such a complex project with such a fine result. I've enjoyed the ride and look forward to following your next project. Thanks Chap!! It was quite complex. The Trumpeter BM looks to be even more so. Just tinkering with my Sanson re-build at the mo. (Something a little simpler.... 🙂) Cheers and Regards, Harry. mtaylor, Canute and BobG 3 Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson
rvchima Posted May 29, 2023 #530 Posted May 29, 2023 Harry, You did it! Congratulations on a beautiful model. I really enjoyed following your build log. You got started before I did, and I got a lot of good information from you. Please let me know when you start something new so I can follow along. Rod hof00, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Rod Current Build - HMS Sphinx, 20 Gun Frigate from 1775 Previous Builds Bismarck, WWII German Battleship, Prinz Eugen, WWII German Heavy Cruiser (Aeronaut), U-Boat 47 (Amati), HM Bark Endeavour (Caldercraft), US Brig Syren (MS), Arno XI Ferrari Hydroplane (Amati), Osberg Viking Ship (Billings), Anteo Harbour Tug (Panart), Marie Felling Harbour Tug (Caldercraft), Arleigh-Burke guided missile destroyer (Bluejacket) Seguin, Steam Tug from 1884, Mississippi Steamboat Robert E. Lee (Amati)
hof00 Posted May 29, 2023 Author #531 Posted May 29, 2023 45 minutes ago, rvchima said: Harry, You did it! Congratulations on a beautiful model. I really enjoyed following your build log. You got started before I did, and I got a lot of good information from you. Please let me know when you start something new so I can follow along. Rod Thanks Rod, It turned out o.k. a few errors along the way, never to mind. The 1/200 Trumpeter version, in my cupboard is tempting, more complex.... 🙂 At the Mo, I'm trying to work on my Sanson re-build with lighting. I'll post some photos soonish depending on progress. Wot are you working on? Cheers and Regards, Harry. VitusBering, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson
hof00 Posted December 11, 2023 Author #532 Posted December 11, 2023 Hi All, A few final pictures of the Bismarck on its' "Table" and finally enclosed by its' Acrylic case. I can now call this project complete. (I now have some bench space to carry on with the Endeavor!! 🙂) Cheers.... HOF. AJohnson, CDW, gjdale and 10 others 5 8 Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson
CDW Posted December 11, 2023 #533 Posted December 11, 2023 Very impressive model. Congratulations on the completion of it. I enjoyed the journey with you and the Bismarck. Canute, mtaylor, Old Collingwood and 1 other 4 Quote Completed Projects: USS Fletcher 1:144 Scharnhorst 1:350 USS Independence LCS-2 1:350 1:32 J7W1 Shinden Interceptor/Fighter Fairey Swordfish Mk. II 1:48 Harbor Tug Box Scale Albatros D.V 1:32 Ala-Kart 1:25 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder 1:24 S-100 Schnellboot 1:72 Mercury Capsule and Atlas Booster BR-52 Steam Locomotive 1:35 Triumph 3 HW Motorcycle 1:9 Scale F-16XL-2 Experimental Fighter Bomber 1:48 Rafale 1:48 F-15E Strike Eagle 1:48 Petlyakov PE-2 Soviet Dive Bomber 1:48 TBM3 Avenger 1:32 1931 Cadillac 1:25 Scammell Pioneer SV2S Heavy Breakdown Tractor 1:35 M-50 Israeli Sherman 1:35 Military Wrecker 1:32 Delahaye 135 1:24 Toyota Sard Supra GT 1:24 Enzo Ferrari 1:24 1970 Baldwin Motion Camaro 1:25 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Stock Car 1:25 American LaFrance Eagle Fire Pumper 1:25 1940 Ford Standard Coupe 1:25 VolksWagen Dragster/Dune Buggy/Street Rod 1:25 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 1:12 Porsche GT-1 Evo 1:24 Scharnhorst 1940 1:700 IJN Akitsushima Seaplane Tender 1:700 HMS Hood 1941 1:700 Prinz Eugen 1942 1:700
hof00 Posted December 12, 2023 Author #534 Posted December 12, 2023 1 minute ago, CDW said: Very impressive model. Congratulations on the completion of it. I enjoyed the journey with you and the Bismarck. Thank you, kindly Sir. My first Ship with "Guns." 🙂 (I think that I can do better with my 1/200 Trumpeter BM, in a year or two perhaps? (Endeavor first now that I have the bench space....)) Cheers.... HOF. mtaylor, CDW, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson
Canute Posted December 12, 2023 #535 Posted December 12, 2023 Your case is a fitting display for your Bismarck. Both superb!. Old Collingwood, mtaylor and hof00 3 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild
patrickmil Posted December 12, 2023 #536 Posted December 12, 2023 Outstanding work! Your Bismark is amazing and I'm very jealous that I don't have one for my collection. Old Collingwood, hof00 and mtaylor 3 Quote Thanks, Patrick YouTube Channel for fun: Patrick's Scale Studio Finished: Model Shipways US Brig Niagara I Love Kit USS Curtis Wilbur DDG-54 Current: Trumpeter USS Yorktown CV-5
yvesvidal Posted December 12, 2023 #537 Posted December 12, 2023 Fantastic work. Where do you get your Acrylic case from ? Yves Old Collingwood, hof00 and mtaylor 3 Quote
Ian B Posted December 12, 2023 #538 Posted December 12, 2023 Beautifully presented..cracking job Yes where did you get the case or did you make it? mtaylor, hof00 and Old Collingwood 3 Quote HMAV Bounty 'Billings' completed ⛵ HMS Cheerful - Syren-Chuck' completed Steam Pinnace 199 'Billings bashed' - completed ⚓ HMS Ledbury F30 --White Ensign -completed 😎 HMS Vanguard 'Victory models'-- completed Bismarck Amati 1/200 --underway 👍
hof00 Posted December 12, 2023 Author #539 Posted December 12, 2023 (edited) 10 hours ago, Canute said: Your case is a fitting display for your Bismarck. Both superb!. 7 hours ago, patrickmil said: Outstanding work! Your Bismark is amazing and I'm very jealous that I don't have one for my collection. 6 hours ago, yvesvidal said: Fantastic work. Where do you get your Acrylic case from ? Yves 6 hours ago, Ian B said: Beautifully presented..cracking job Yes where did you get the case or did you make it? Thank you all for your kind words. The Cabinet base is recycled, spline jointed Rimu, my favorite native timber. Curved section lags are re-purposed 40mm thick ply shelf mounting brackets with milled Rimu legs extensions. (These can be unscrewed from the base if it ever gets put on a shelf.) (I should also mention that I required "Splayed" legs foo seismic reasons. 🙂) The Acrylic case is 4.5mm thick clear with a 3.5mm Acrylic Mirror double sided taped to the back, (4.5mm Acrylic), inside face. The mirror was a good idea as I only needed two LED Strip Lights and two Diffusers. Diffusers mounted to the Acrylic with double sided tape.)) Cabinet dimensions are 1400mm long, 450mm high, 300mm wide. I milled a Rimu "Bead" to enclose the Base. The Cabinet was manufactured by an Auckland company, Cambrian Plastics. (I really preferred glass and I could have had this manufactured for a comparable cost, but shipping costs were very, very expensive. Acrylic is much lighter and stronger, won't shatter and if my cats decide to jump on top, no problem. 🙂) Cheers and Regards, Harry. Edited December 12, 2023 by hof00 Ian B, Old Collingwood, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson
BobG Posted December 13, 2023 #540 Posted December 13, 2023 Fantastic model and display, Harry! Congratulations on beautifully completing such a BIG project! Old Collingwood, hof00 and Canute 3 Quote Bob Garcia "Measure once, cuss twice!" Current Builds: Hms Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 - Vanguard Models Pen Duick - Artesania Latina 1:28 Completed: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Co. Member of the Nautical Research Guild
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