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DKM Scharnhorst by Paul Salomone - 1:72nd Scale - German WW2 Battlecruiser


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Hello to you fine mariner friends, :P

 

Thanks for looking in and your kind comments.

 

Hi Brian, Although, the main structure is made from cardboard, all the other pieces are made from Evergreen styrene sheets, 0.5mm and 1mm thickness. This eases the finish technique. Working with mixed medium is fun. On this build, I am using cardboard, styrene, pvc, copper, brass, aluminium, spring steel and resin plus wood - and it really works.

 

see you all next Thursday.

Cheers

 

Paul    :10_1_10:

 

NEVER RETREAT - NEVER SURRENDER

 

JUST DO IT YOUR WAY AND NEVER LOOK BACK

 

Current Build:

1:72nd German WWII Heavy Battle Cruiser DKM Scharnhorst http://modelshipworld...1:72ndDKMScharnhorst/

 

Future Build Logs:

German WWII Captured Flower Class Corvette.

German WWII Armed Trawler.

German WWII Aircraft Carrier - Graf Zeppelin.

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paul i guess you must get a decent discount buying so much evergreen, quite expensive to buy in the UK

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Great to some more updates Paul - a truly exceptional piece of work.

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Paul it must feel good to be back to "Normal" whatever that means;~)

 

The work is looking great, very clean.

 

Kevin a much less expensive way to buy Styrene sheet is from a commercial supplier in 96 inch by 48 inch sheets, over here they are not that expensive and the 5 thou and 10 thou sheets are rolled to carry home.

 

Michael

Current builds  Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8;      Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8;       Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8

Other projects  Pilot Cutter 1:500 ;   Maria, 1:2  Now just a memory    

Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8

Finished projects  A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100  

 

Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.

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Good morning to you all fine friends, :)

 

Many thanks for looking in and for the kind comments.

 

Hi Kevin - The Evergreen products are expensive here as well, but they work wonders, and very workable.

Cheers

 

Paul    :10_1_10:

 

NEVER RETREAT - NEVER SURRENDER

 

JUST DO IT YOUR WAY AND NEVER LOOK BACK

 

Current Build:

1:72nd German WWII Heavy Battle Cruiser DKM Scharnhorst http://modelshipworld...1:72ndDKMScharnhorst/

 

Future Build Logs:

German WWII Captured Flower Class Corvette.

German WWII Armed Trawler.

German WWII Aircraft Carrier - Graf Zeppelin.

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nice update Paul..............superb workmanship!

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

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Keep em coming Paul, love visiting this fine model.

 

cheers

 

Pat

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If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!
Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch)

Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350)

Built:          Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64)

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Glad to see more post here Paul !

 

I guess that working with the plastic sheets somehow it is like working with real steel. Do you simulate the weld seam with putty or is this "too much"? 

 

Always a pleasure to watch your updates. And there is a 1:100 Bismark around as well...

 

Regards.

 

Daniel.

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Hello all, :)

 

Thank you all for looking in. it's nice to see that I have all these friends on this forum.

 

More updates on the Admiral's bridge,

 

Here goes:

 

The two structural bases required for the construction of the flagman's platform.

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Fitting in the wind shields.

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Fitting in the brass liner.

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A shot showing clearly the flagman's platform.

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A view from the rear.

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The second platform, nearing completion.

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The Evergreen styrene strip, required for the making of the non slip flooring, required for the flagman's platform.

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The pieces ready cut for use.

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The two nonslip floor plates, ready for the next step.

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The first floor plate ready for fitting in place.

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A view from the rear, showing clearly the non slip floor plate and the second platform in place.

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A generic view.

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A close look, revealing the detail required for the wind fenders.

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A view from the front.

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Commencing the planking for the balcony deck.

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The ring is ready to accommodate the internal planking.

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Shall be able to post more updates next Monday.

 

 

Cheers

 

Paul    :10_1_10:

 

NEVER RETREAT - NEVER SURRENDER

 

JUST DO IT YOUR WAY AND NEVER LOOK BACK

 

Current Build:

1:72nd German WWII Heavy Battle Cruiser DKM Scharnhorst http://modelshipworld...1:72ndDKMScharnhorst/

 

Future Build Logs:

German WWII Captured Flower Class Corvette.

German WWII Armed Trawler.

German WWII Aircraft Carrier - Graf Zeppelin.

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Great to see you up and posting again Paul. Great stuff!

Augie

 

Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64

 

Previous Builds :

 

US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery)

Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery)

Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988

Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976

Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956

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Thanks for continuing the updates Paul, it's great watching her come to life again.

 

cheers

 

Pat

If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!
Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch)

Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350)

Built:          Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64)

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Good morning all, :) 

Thanks for looking in and for the encouragement.

 

Ben - Thanks for the compliment. I had to go back to my old geometry and technical drawings to make a full development of the rounded edges.

Cheers

 

Paul    :10_1_10:

 

NEVER RETREAT - NEVER SURRENDER

 

JUST DO IT YOUR WAY AND NEVER LOOK BACK

 

Current Build:

1:72nd German WWII Heavy Battle Cruiser DKM Scharnhorst http://modelshipworld...1:72ndDKMScharnhorst/

 

Future Build Logs:

German WWII Captured Flower Class Corvette.

German WWII Armed Trawler.

German WWII Aircraft Carrier - Graf Zeppelin.

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 Hello Paul,

                   build looking good , detail is bang on also first class photos,

 weather here in uk as been shocking , but better now so will be out there sailing.. cheers Larry............

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Hi Paul,

 

I've been following your build since the beginning with great interest, you are doing a really fine job. I have to admit to being partial to the German ships.

 

I've been looking for a mention of what plans you are using and must have missed it. They must be very good, could you fill me in?

 

Von Stetina    [bruce]

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Hello Anja and Larry, thanks for looking in, and for the kind compliments. :piratetongueor4:

 

Hello Bruce, :dancetl6: Thanks for your visit - I have a set of the late McGregor plans, which re very detailed, but I use only as a base information. The true research is found in numerous books, For example I have some 46 books related to the Scharnhorst, + the new 3D Kagero Book. Other source of information is the internet, especially when it come to rare photos and pictures. Sometimes I make contact with some persons who also supply me with fresh information, especially the internal detailing, which is not found in books.

All in all - research is the most important thing and a very big headache.

Cheers

 

Paul    :10_1_10:

 

NEVER RETREAT - NEVER SURRENDER

 

JUST DO IT YOUR WAY AND NEVER LOOK BACK

 

Current Build:

1:72nd German WWII Heavy Battle Cruiser DKM Scharnhorst http://modelshipworld...1:72ndDKMScharnhorst/

 

Future Build Logs:

German WWII Captured Flower Class Corvette.

German WWII Armed Trawler.

German WWII Aircraft Carrier - Graf Zeppelin.

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Good morning all, :)

 

Hello Brian - Research is enjoyable when the information required can be obtained. In some cases, it can really be frustrating, especially when one would like to detail the interior of certain areas. Sometimes information can be really difficult to obtain. But - yes - I have to agree with you, that at the end, the effort done is rewarding.

 

Not much progress done last weekend, as I had to tune to woodwork again to construct a new showcase for my fire arms collection, as this is getting bigger and bigger by the day.

 

Here goes.

 

A clear picture showing the range finder platform, located just under the admiral's bridge.

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The construction of the platform, well under way.

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The underside of the platform, showing the reinforcing members.

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An Evergreen strip, to be used for the hinge arms for the admiral's bridge platform wind breaker fenders.

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The pieces cut to size.

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The hinge arms being fitted.

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Another view of the hinge arms.

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Wednesday is a public holiday, so I will try to carry out some more work on the Scharnhorst.

 

 

 

 

Cheers

 

Paul    :10_1_10:

 

NEVER RETREAT - NEVER SURRENDER

 

JUST DO IT YOUR WAY AND NEVER LOOK BACK

 

Current Build:

1:72nd German WWII Heavy Battle Cruiser DKM Scharnhorst http://modelshipworld...1:72ndDKMScharnhorst/

 

Future Build Logs:

German WWII Captured Flower Class Corvette.

German WWII Armed Trawler.

German WWII Aircraft Carrier - Graf Zeppelin.

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lovely work

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Paul, that is some superb work mate, I can only  gentleman.gif

to the quality of your workmanship!

 

cheers

 

Pat

If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!
Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch)

Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350)

Built:          Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64)

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Good morning all, :)

 

Hello Kevin, Joe, Daniel, Grant and Pat - Thanks for looking in. Your support is great.

 

Yesterday, being the 1st of may and Workers Day, was a public holiday, so I put some of the free time to good use, and continued some work on the Admiral's bridge. Unfortunately, I only spent five hours, as to keep the boss happy, I promised her to go out for dinner in the evening. :piratetongueor4:

 

Here goes.

 

A view of the side mounted hinge arms for the wind breaker fenders.

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A view of the rear part .

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Fitting in the top liner.

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The platform for the searchlight post, located just on top of the Admiral's bridge.

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The searchlight platform, placed on the Bridge, for correctness sake.

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An elevational view, giving a clear indication of how the front searchlight was mounted.

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Shall be posting more pics next Monday.

I wish you all a fine weekend. Take care.

 

 

 

 

 

Cheers

 

Paul    :10_1_10:

 

NEVER RETREAT - NEVER SURRENDER

 

JUST DO IT YOUR WAY AND NEVER LOOK BACK

 

Current Build:

1:72nd German WWII Heavy Battle Cruiser DKM Scharnhorst http://modelshipworld...1:72ndDKMScharnhorst/

 

Future Build Logs:

German WWII Captured Flower Class Corvette.

German WWII Armed Trawler.

German WWII Aircraft Carrier - Graf Zeppelin.

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No Paul

 

we want more - lots more

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Hello Kevin, Joe and Brian, :)

 

WOW - You guys sure lack patience. I am planning to have the tower ready by Christmas, together with all the details and foremast. By March I shall have the forward superstructure ready fro sure, just in time for our annual scale model exhibition.

The problem is that every piece must be constructed. For example - each of the twin 105mm calibre anti-aircraft mounting, shall engulf over 900 parts. The ship was equipped with 7 of these mountings, so that means 7 x 900 parts to scratch build, assemble and finish according to the colour codes required. Those alone would require from 5 to six months of hard work, let alone the rest of the ship.

 

Not to worry my friends - I shall launch this ship off the slipway in three to four years time. Meanwhile, I shall try to keep you guys happy by posting once or twice every week.

Cheers

 

Paul    :10_1_10:

 

NEVER RETREAT - NEVER SURRENDER

 

JUST DO IT YOUR WAY AND NEVER LOOK BACK

 

Current Build:

1:72nd German WWII Heavy Battle Cruiser DKM Scharnhorst http://modelshipworld...1:72ndDKMScharnhorst/

 

Future Build Logs:

German WWII Captured Flower Class Corvette.

German WWII Armed Trawler.

German WWII Aircraft Carrier - Graf Zeppelin.

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lol - well done paul

 

all the best

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That was a very good 5 hours of work.  I trust you and the wife enjoyed dinner!

Augie

 

Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64

 

Previous Builds :

 

US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery)

Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery)

Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988

Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976

Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956

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