I've been following this with interest looking good I painted mine a light grey with the forcastle a dark grey
I have finished mine just looking for pictures for the rigging I used a wooden deck looks really good found it on ebay it also comes with a separate sheet to mask it for painting any area after its fitted which is a good idea never seen that before.
I have now got the Strasbourg and the wood deck for dunkerque fits it as well so no waiting on someone to release it
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Posted: Thursday, August 31, 2017 - 03:24 PM UTC
Cosimodo
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Posted: Sunday, September 03, 2017 - 02:31 PM UTC
Hi Russ, Sean, Jan and Todd,
Thanks for all the kind comments. I had a bit of a brain fade in I thought I had responded to everyone and posted an update. It seems I did neither
cheers
Michael
Thanks for all the kind comments. I had a bit of a brain fade in I thought I had responded to everyone and posted an update. It seems I did neither
cheers
Michael
Cosimodo
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Posted: Sunday, September 03, 2017 - 02:36 PM UTC
Quoted Text
I've been following this with interest looking good I painted mine a light grey with the forcastle a dark grey
I have finished mine just looking for pictures for the rigging I used a wooden deck looks really good found it on ebay it also comes with a separate sheet to mask it for painting any area after its fitted which is a good idea never seen that before.
I have now got the Strasbourg and the wood deck for dunkerque fits it as well so no waiting on someone to release it
Hi Peter,
I would love to see a picture of it in light grey. I sort of regret painting in dark sea grey (see following post).
I would also be interested to know who does a wooden deck for it. I have already painted the deck so I don't mind but I didn't see one when I originally looked.
Is the Strasbourg the same as Dunkerque or have they done it differently, i.e. same sprues but a different name?
If you want a picture of the rigging I may be able to help. What period are you after, pre-war?
cheers
Michael
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Posted: Sunday, September 03, 2017 - 03:03 PM UTC
Here is an update that I am sure I had done. Better check those marbles 
A dry fitting to see how everything looked.
The instructions call for five boats across the boat deck but my pictures show only three, which makes sense because the five don't really fit.
And this is what happens when you build in short stints. You don't always remember to do all that is required hence the unpainted bits in the rear mast base.
And a "ghost" Loire seaplane. You get two with the kit. Unlike the rest of the kit the fit and finish of this fairly poor.
And now the problem. All those unpainted bits was because I committed the cardinal sin of having insufficient colour to finish the job. It's easy enough to get more dark sea grey however it ain't the same colour, being both lighter and glossier
You can see the turrets are a different colour than the hull
And that isn't too bad because the don't sit next to the earlier version. I am still pondering what to do. Buy some more probably and try again.
The funnel and base superstructure are painted in the Mk 1 colour
But the catapult isn't.
I will likely follow the idea some of you have used on your builds and have a second Loire with it's tail sticking out of the deck hangar.
Other than that I am really happy with this build.
cheers
Michael
A dry fitting to see how everything looked.
The instructions call for five boats across the boat deck but my pictures show only three, which makes sense because the five don't really fit.
And this is what happens when you build in short stints. You don't always remember to do all that is required hence the unpainted bits in the rear mast base.
And a "ghost" Loire seaplane. You get two with the kit. Unlike the rest of the kit the fit and finish of this fairly poor.
And now the problem. All those unpainted bits was because I committed the cardinal sin of having insufficient colour to finish the job. It's easy enough to get more dark sea grey however it ain't the same colour, being both lighter and glossier
You can see the turrets are a different colour than the hull
And that isn't too bad because the don't sit next to the earlier version. I am still pondering what to do. Buy some more probably and try again.
The funnel and base superstructure are painted in the Mk 1 colour
But the catapult isn't.
I will likely follow the idea some of you have used on your builds and have a second Loire with it's tail sticking out of the deck hangar.
Other than that I am really happy with this build.
cheers
Michael
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Posted: Sunday, September 03, 2017 - 05:19 PM UTC
Very nice work, really clean build and the PE looks amazing.
Your remarks on running out of color is a concern I have right now. I am trying to figure out how much grey paint I am going to need for the upper hull and superstructure for the IJN Musashi battleship.
Your remarks on running out of color is a concern I have right now. I am trying to figure out how much grey paint I am going to need for the upper hull and superstructure for the IJN Musashi battleship.
RussellE
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Posted: Sunday, September 03, 2017 - 06:05 PM UTC
Superlative work Michael! 
This kit looks very nice indeed.
A real shame about the paint. What brand/type are you using?
This kit looks very nice indeed.
A real shame about the paint. What brand/type are you using?
modelmanuk12
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Posted: Tuesday, September 05, 2017 - 06:53 PM UTC
the wooden deck is done by shipyard link to auction site
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shipyard-1-350-350028-Wood-Deck-French-Dunkerque-for-Hobby-Boss-/182481733218?epid=733484975&hash=item2a7cc24662:g:Z7AAAOSwSlBYv~EQ
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shipyard-1-350-350028-Wood-Deck-French-Dunkerque-for-Hobby-Boss-/182481733218?epid=733484975&hash=item2a7cc24662:g:Z7AAAOSwSlBYv~EQ
modelmanuk12
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Posted: Tuesday, September 05, 2017 - 07:00 PM UTC
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Posted: Tuesday, September 05, 2017 - 07:02 PM UTC
the pictures show Dunkerque on the base ready for the Strasbourg next to her then I will do the sea
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Posted: Wednesday, September 06, 2017 - 02:16 PM UTC
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the pictures show Dunkerque on the base ready for the Strasbourg next to her then I will do the sea
Thanks Peter, your Dunkerque looks great and with the two sister ships together it will be awesome display.
cheers
Michael
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Posted: Wednesday, September 06, 2017 - 02:20 PM UTC
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Very nice work, really clean build and the PE looks amazing.
Your remarks on running out of color is a concern I have right now. I am trying to figure out how much grey paint I am going to need for the upper hull and superstructure for the IJN Musashi battleship.
I think one jar would do it. I tend to use Tamiya or Gunze, since that is all you can get here, and their 10ml is usually sufficient, unless you are doing a carrier or some large hull. Otherwise you can get two jars and mix them at the beginning to ensure sufficient paint.
cheers
Michael
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Posted: Wednesday, September 06, 2017 - 02:26 PM UTC
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Superlative work Michael!
This kit looks very nice indeed.
A real shame about the paint. What brand/type are you using?
Thanks Russ,
The paint, well spot the difference
I have bought another one and will try this weekend to see if it a closer match.
cheers
Michael
Cosimodo
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Posted: Friday, September 08, 2017 - 11:24 AM UTC
Well it turns out that there are modelling gods and the new paint jar is the colour I wanted. I guess the one I bought a few weeks ago was a dud. Anyway, Dunkerque is back on track.
RussellE
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Posted: Friday, September 08, 2017 - 04:20 PM UTC
Good to hear Dunkerque is back on track, Michael! 
JJ1973
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Posted: Sunday, September 10, 2017 - 09:31 AM UTC
Very nice progress, Michael, she really looks like a battleship by now! Those quadruple 33cm turrets have a pretty menacing look!!
I hope you get the issue with your colours settled...
Cheers,
Jan
I hope you get the issue with your colours settled...
Cheers,
Jan
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Posted: Monday, September 11, 2017 - 02:04 PM UTC
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Very nice progress, Michael, she really looks like a battleship by now! Those quadruple 33cm turrets have a pretty menacing look!!
I hope you get the issue with your colours settled...
Cheers,
Jan
Thanks Jan,
Yes colour all sorted which was a relief. Sprint progress continues, a little bit here and there, and construction moves forward.
cheers
Michael
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Posted: Monday, September 11, 2017 - 02:38 PM UTC
The last couple of weeks work.
While I sorted the paint situation I did the anchors and chains fore and aft.
With the paint in hand I resprayed the the main guns and painted the tips brass.
Added the lift rafts. I am never sure what colour these should be. In previous builds I have painted them both grey and yellow/orange. I went for the latter here because the ship colour is fairly dark.
The rear superstructure is now complete with the final pieces added and the railings bent and folded into shape.
The searchlight platform
Rear mast and base
Should get some more done this week but some tricky rail shaping required.
cheers
Michael
While I sorted the paint situation I did the anchors and chains fore and aft.
With the paint in hand I resprayed the the main guns and painted the tips brass.
Added the lift rafts. I am never sure what colour these should be. In previous builds I have painted them both grey and yellow/orange. I went for the latter here because the ship colour is fairly dark.
The rear superstructure is now complete with the final pieces added and the railings bent and folded into shape.
The searchlight platform
Rear mast and base
Should get some more done this week but some tricky rail shaping required.
cheers
Michael
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Posted: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 - 02:49 AM UTC
Hi Michael
great to hear you go the paint issue sorted. Nothing worse than inconsistent paint colour from manufacturers!
Your Dunkerque is looking great. Nice clean work and the PE looks particularly crisp with neat folds and bends.
Look forward to seeing more soon
great to hear you go the paint issue sorted. Nothing worse than inconsistent paint colour from manufacturers!
Your Dunkerque is looking great. Nice clean work and the PE looks particularly crisp with neat folds and bends.
Look forward to seeing more soon
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Posted: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 - 04:41 AM UTC
Hi Michael, I am also Watching your build, but I am waiting for the Strasbourg to arrive (AU) Geat work, cheers Peter
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Posted: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 - 06:56 AM UTC
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Hi Michael
great to hear you go the paint issue sorted. Nothing worse than inconsistent paint colour from manufacturers!
Your Dunkerque is looking great. Nice clean work and the PE looks particularly crisp with neat folds and bends.
Look forward to seeing more soon
Thanks Russ!
And off topic I see below the line you are building an Airfix Typhoon? Is that the 1:24 scale biggie? Haven't seen a build post of that or have a I just missed it.
cheers
Michael
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Posted: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 - 06:58 AM UTC
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Hi Michael, I am also Watching your build, but I am waiting for the Strasbourg to arrive (AU) Geat work, cheers Peter
Welcome aboard Peter. I hope you do a build post for the Strasbourg. I would like to an updated Richelieu, as it operated after the US had modified it. Probably never happen.
cheers
Michael
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Posted: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 - 07:18 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextHi Michael
great to hear you go the paint issue sorted. Nothing worse than inconsistent paint colour from manufacturers!
Your Dunkerque is looking great. Nice clean work and the PE looks particularly crisp with neat folds and bends.
Look forward to seeing more soon
Thanks Russ!
And off topic I see below the line you are building an Airfix Typhoon? Is that the 1:24 scale biggie? Haven't seen a build post of that or have a I just missed it.
cheers
Michael
Hi Michael!
I'm building the 1/72 Tiffy as part of the Airfix IV campaign. I'll change my tag line to reflect that.
I've got the 1/24 Tiffy in the stash and would love to build it, but gosh, there's no way I'd be able to finish it in time for the campaign deadline
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Posted: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 - 03:39 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextQuoted TextHi Michael
great to hear you go the paint issue sorted. Nothing worse than inconsistent paint colour from manufacturers!
Your Dunkerque is looking great. Nice clean work and the PE looks particularly crisp with neat folds and bends.
Look forward to seeing more soon
Thanks Russ!
And off topic I see below the line you are building an Airfix Typhoon? Is that the 1:24 scale biggie? Haven't seen a build post of that or have a I just missed it.
cheers
Michael
Hi Michael!
I'm building the 1/72 Tiffy as part of the Airfix IV campaign. I'll change my tag line to reflect that.
I've got the 1/24 Tiffy in the stash and would love to build it, but gosh, there's no way I'd be able to finish it in time for the campaign deadline
Ha! That's why I asked. I bought one when they first came out. Maybe one day we should do a joint build without a deadline
I will check out the Airfix campaign.
cheers
Michael
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Posted: Wednesday, September 13, 2017 - 02:15 AM UTC
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Ha! That's why I asked. I bought one when they first came out. Maybe one day we should do a joint build without a deadline
Maybe, but you'll need to buy an additional kit, because I reckon you'd be able to complete two in the time it'll take me to finish one
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I will check out the Airfix campaign.
cheers
Michael
Hope to see you there!
JJ1973
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Posted: Sunday, September 17, 2017 - 09:37 AM UTC
Hi Michael,
missed out on your latest update - looks great, the kit seems really pretty comprehensive (almost) OOB, really great overall impression with only a little PE added.
Very nice progress!
(sorry, can't contribute to the Typhoon business...
)
Cheers,
Jan
missed out on your latest update - looks great, the kit seems really pretty comprehensive (almost) OOB, really great overall impression with only a little PE added.
Very nice progress!
(sorry, can't contribute to the Typhoon business...
)Cheers,
Jan
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