Nice job here as well, Si!!
The Northstar 4" are a very nice addition!
Cheers,
Jan
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JJ1973
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Posted: Sunday, January 14, 2018 - 12:21 AM UTC
RedDuster
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Posted: Sunday, January 14, 2018 - 02:43 AM UTC
Had to have a at go them Jan,
The kit 4" are not spectacular to say the least, and apart from brass barrels Pontos do not address the issues, neither really do WEM, so this was the best way out.
Thanks for looking in Mate.
Cheers
Si
The kit 4" are not spectacular to say the least, and apart from brass barrels Pontos do not address the issues, neither really do WEM, so this was the best way out.
Thanks for looking in Mate.
Cheers
Si
RussellE
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Posted: Sunday, January 14, 2018 - 05:25 PM UTC
nice work here too Si 
RedDuster
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Posted: Monday, January 15, 2018 - 12:13 AM UTC
Thanks Russ,
She is coming on.
Cheers
Si
She is coming on.
Cheers
Si
RedDuster
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Posted: Monday, January 15, 2018 - 01:20 AM UTC
A bit more progress.
All four 4" mounts ready for a coat paint.
Work progressing on the funnel platforms
The searchlight supports are not fixed , just sat their to make sure the platforms are lined up.
The compass platform painted.
The kit sights and binocular mounts will be replaced with there north star parts.
More soon
Si
All four 4" mounts ready for a coat paint.
Work progressing on the funnel platforms
The searchlight supports are not fixed , just sat their to make sure the platforms are lined up.
The compass platform painted.
The kit sights and binocular mounts will be replaced with there north star parts.
More soon
Si
d6mst0
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Posted: Tuesday, January 16, 2018 - 06:17 PM UTC
Si,
Those 4 inchers will look nice when finish.
Those 4 inchers will look nice when finish.
RedDuster
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Posted: Thursday, January 18, 2018 - 12:55 AM UTC
Hi Mark,
I really like them, well cast, detailed and not massively overcomplicated.
looking forward to getting some paint on them.
Cheers
Si
I really like them, well cast, detailed and not massively overcomplicated.
looking forward to getting some paint on them.
Cheers
Si
RedDuster
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Posted: Sunday, January 21, 2018 - 11:57 PM UTC
Little bit of progress today.
The 4" mounts sprayed light grey,
Detail painted and the guns fitted to the mount
All platforms fitted to the funnel, railings on the upper level need a tweak yet, the searchlight supports have been fixed at the correct height.
The catapult under construction.
and done.
straight forward but effective.
The funnel and cat test fitted.
Cheers
Si
The 4" mounts sprayed light grey,
Detail painted and the guns fitted to the mount
All platforms fitted to the funnel, railings on the upper level need a tweak yet, the searchlight supports have been fixed at the correct height.
The catapult under construction.
and done.
straight forward but effective.
The funnel and cat test fitted.
Cheers
Si
RussellE
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Posted: Monday, January 22, 2018 - 01:38 AM UTC
Nice use of the cocktail sticks Si-always looking for ways to avoid getting paint on my hands
RedDuster
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Posted: Monday, January 22, 2018 - 02:26 AM UTC
Yup, they do come in handy for that, and for keeping those lumps of blue tack the right way up, to allow work on small awkward bits of resin/ etch etc.
Thanks for looking in.
Cheers
Si
Thanks for looking in.
Cheers
Si
McRunty
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Posted: Tuesday, January 23, 2018 - 10:16 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Little bit of progress today.
All platforms fitted to the funnel, railings on the upper level need a tweak yet, the searchlight supports have been fixed at the correct height.
Cheers
Si
I wonder if they have changed the Pontos Kit. I don't recall the bit you have inside the funnel in my PE set. Even looking at the instructions on their website I don't see it (http://pontosmodel.com/html/35001f1.html) hmmmmm...
RedDuster
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Posted: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 - 12:13 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextLittle bit of progress today.
All platforms fitted to the funnel, railings on the upper level need a tweak yet, the searchlight supports have been fixed at the correct height.
Cheers
Si
Hi Rory, that is because that bit came from the WEM set, not the Pontos set. I am not sure if it is accurate, but it covers the empty cavern of the funnel very nicely.
Thanks for looking in.
Cheers
Si
I wonder if they have changed the Pontos Kit. I don't recall the bit you have inside the funnel in my PE set. Even looking at the instructions on their website I don't see it (http://pontosmodel.com/html/35001f1.html) hmmmmm...
McRunty
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Posted: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 - 08:27 PM UTC
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Hi Rory, that is because that bit came from the WEM set, not the Pontos set. I am not sure if it is accurate, but it covers the empty cavern of the funnel very nicely.
It all becomes clear. It really looks good.
RedDuster
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Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2018 - 12:31 AM UTC
Thanks Rory,
It works for me mate,
Cheers
Si
It works for me mate,
Cheers
Si
JJ1973
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Posted: Saturday, January 27, 2018 - 11:42 PM UTC
Very nice work Si!
Crisp, clean and fast as usual!! She's really taking shape. Very nice etch work and the 4" will look spot on when ready!
Cheers,
Jan
Crisp, clean and fast as usual!! She's really taking shape. Very nice etch work and the 4" will look spot on when ready!
Cheers,
Jan
RedDuster
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Posted: Sunday, January 28, 2018 - 12:16 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Very nice work Si!
Crisp, clean and fast as usual!! She's really taking shape. Very nice etch work and the 4" will look spot on when ready!
Cheers,
Jan
Thanks Mate,
Took my lead from your work on those mounts on the Hood,
Might get them on in the next week or so.
Cheers
Si
RedDuster
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Posted: Monday, January 29, 2018 - 01:02 AM UTC
This weekend's progress,
The funnel given a coat of light grey.
the mid grey on and the funnel interior painted black.
The kit funnel cap.
Destruction done.
I used the White Ensign etched funnel cap as it matched the drawings better than the Pontos offering.
The funnel cap and searchlights fitted, and the funnel fixed down.
Four sights from the North star set with their seats fitted.
With a little trimming the WEM base for the 4" splinter shielding fitted the space in the Pontos deck perfectly, a testament to the accuracy of both.
More soon.
Cheers
Si
The funnel given a coat of light grey.
the mid grey on and the funnel interior painted black.
The kit funnel cap.
Destruction done.
I used the White Ensign etched funnel cap as it matched the drawings better than the Pontos offering.
The funnel cap and searchlights fitted, and the funnel fixed down.
Four sights from the North star set with their seats fitted.
With a little trimming the WEM base for the 4" splinter shielding fitted the space in the Pontos deck perfectly, a testament to the accuracy of both.
More soon.
Cheers
Si
RedDuster
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Posted: Saturday, February 03, 2018 - 01:59 AM UTC
Next job,
The 4" gun positions.
The White Ensign splinter shields. One straight off the fret, one folded.
a lesson in how not to do it, all the splinter shielding down on the port side. If you leave the two inner sections off, it is much easier to get the gun mounts in.
The gun mounts assembled and with a top coat of paint on.
And the guns fitted.
Needs a little tidying up yet.
More tomorrow /Monday
Cheers
Si
The 4" gun positions.
The White Ensign splinter shields. One straight off the fret, one folded.
a lesson in how not to do it, all the splinter shielding down on the port side. If you leave the two inner sections off, it is much easier to get the gun mounts in.
The gun mounts assembled and with a top coat of paint on.
And the guns fitted.
Needs a little tidying up yet.
More tomorrow /Monday
Cheers
Si
Black_sheep
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Posted: Saturday, February 03, 2018 - 02:03 AM UTC
Nice work Simon! I can imagine these splinter shields are no fun eh? 
RedDuster
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Posted: Saturday, February 03, 2018 - 11:15 PM UTC
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Nice work Simon! I can imagine these splinter shields are no fun eh?
Thank you Thomaa,
The bending was a little tricky around the two curved sections. A little file work & a touch up will hide the worst of it. But then that in a way is the fun of our great hobby.
Thanks for looking in and your kind comment.
Cheers
Si
RussellE
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Posted: Sunday, February 04, 2018 - 02:44 PM UTC
Speeding along nicely Si 
RedDuster
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Speeding along nicely Si
Thanks Russ,
she is coming along. Made a bit more progress yesterday, will post shortly.
Cheers
Si
RedDuster
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Posted: Monday, February 05, 2018 - 01:02 AM UTC
A little progress on Sunday,
The long ladder fitted from the signal platform to the hanger roof.
will paint that next time round.
Test fit of the Pontos foremast lower section.
The etched starfish assembled, and platforms added to the foremast, the kit starfish shown for comparison.
The kit radar lantern assembled,
the upper section replaced with an open etched section.
More soon.
Cheers
Si
The long ladder fitted from the signal platform to the hanger roof.
will paint that next time round.
Test fit of the Pontos foremast lower section.
The etched starfish assembled, and platforms added to the foremast, the kit starfish shown for comparison.
The kit radar lantern assembled,
the upper section replaced with an open etched section.
More soon.
Cheers
Si
RussellE
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Posted: Tuesday, February 06, 2018 - 05:23 AM UTC
I love how Pontos provide brass replacements for the masts! 
d6mst0
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Posted: Wednesday, February 07, 2018 - 12:21 AM UTC
SI,
That platform really is a nice improvement from the supplied in the kit.
That platform really is a nice improvement from the supplied in the kit.
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