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Building the mighty Bismarck
Gremlin56
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Posted: Sunday, February 03, 2013 - 03:48 AM UTC
Hi Jim,
I haven't seen one anywhere on-line yet.
Cheers,
Julian
Gremlin56
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Posted: Sunday, February 03, 2013 - 03:57 AM UTC
February 3rd update:
Fitted the last blast bag to the main armament, still needs painting. Of course the very last one always looks the best and miliput sets rock hard so I am stuck with this result
I have started working on the superstructure, putting on the base coat; no weathering on hull, shelter-deck, superstructure yet.Still to come Have done some tentative weathering on the 105's, not sure if this is final version, ( a swab of methylated spirits and all the paint is gone for a second attempt so....................). Okay:










The build is starting to come together now,starting to look like a ship

Cheers,
Julian
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Posted: Sunday, February 03, 2013 - 06:17 AM UTC
When I will big, I want to be like Julian!!!! Jajjaja writes reviews, drunk wine and makes Bismarcks at end of weeks!!!! Jajja Great , beautiful I enjoy .

the weader at 105 its very good!! My suggestion .... do not touch more, it expects to have the whole set to give the final touches



Gunther Lutjens was satisfy of this....jejjjeejje
Gremlin56
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Posted: Sunday, February 03, 2013 - 06:26 AM UTC
Aw Sheesh............. Thanks Daniel, just passing time in a very rainy Holland The wine was excellent, just heading for an espresso with a brandy and then tomorrow back to work
The 105 is okay like this? I was thinking that too Daniel, How dirty can a ship get in two weeks at sea before getting sunk
Trumpeter made another boo-boo on the superstructure, another wooden deck that they decided was made of steel
I am not going to scribe it though so I an thinking along the line of using dark grey. Not sure yet though.
Cheers,
Julian
Lutjens is hiding in the accommodation having a quick schnapps so that the crew can't see him .........................
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Posted: Wednesday, February 06, 2013 - 06:54 PM UTC
I did something on my Bismarck today, I found a storage spot for it in the garage..
Gremlin56
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Posted: Thursday, February 07, 2013 - 05:43 AM UTC

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I did something on my Bismarck today, I found a storage spot for it in the garage..

Sounds like a real Oz-man solution to a big problem Warren
So your car is now on your neighbours driveway
I am still trying to figure out where to put this thing when it's finished, I have really no idea at the moment.................
cheers mate
Julian
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Posted: Thursday, February 07, 2013 - 08:23 AM UTC

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I did something on my Bismarck today, I found a storage spot for it in the garage..

Sounds like a real Oz-man solution to a big problem Warren
So your car is now on your neighbours driveway
I am still trying to figure out where to put this thing when it's finished, I have really no idea at the moment.................
cheers mate
Julian


I have room in the main garage for three cars and a shed with room for four cars, and a carport with room for another two. The Bismarck is much smaller than the kayak (just) so it fits on one of the shelves in the garage with no problems.

Where it will be stored when finished is a problem I will confront when I come to it. Just like you Julian!

Cheers sir
Warren
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Posted: Thursday, February 07, 2013 - 08:33 AM UTC
Sorry mate I am now trying to work out why you only bought one Bismarck
Cheers Warren,
Julian
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Posted: Thursday, February 07, 2013 - 08:48 AM UTC
I was tempted.. There are lots of PE sets coming out soon. Maybe I will build it and sell the first one.. Who knows but isn't it supposed to be a limited edition?
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Posted: Thursday, February 07, 2013 - 09:04 AM UTC
Pardon!! From this instant it will be call you
Mc Warren!!!
If you have garage for nine cars, I do not imagine the house!!!!
;)
Warren you are interested a Tirpitz 1/72 Full equip. Wi Fi etc etc?? Jajaja they are announcing it in.... jajajajja

Best regards Poor Daniel
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Posted: Thursday, February 07, 2013 - 10:12 AM UTC

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Pardon!! From this instant it will be call you
Mc Warren!!!
If you have garage for nine cars, I do not imagine the house!!!!
;)
Warren you are interested a Tirpitz 1/72 Full equip. Wi Fi etc etc?? Jajaja they are announcing it in.... jajajajja

Best regards Poor Daniel


Hi Daniel...

I may have room for that many cars but I don't own that many.

As for a 1/72 Tirpitz, the 1/200 Bismarck is about the biggest I will buy. My workbench will need to be expanded to accommodate it.

But enough about my stuff, I wanna see more work on the Bismarcks!
Gremlin56
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Posted: Friday, February 08, 2013 - 08:05 PM UTC
Eduard have the first parts of their PE sets for the Bismarck on-line:

http://www.eduard.com/store/Eduard/Photo-etched-parts/Photo-etched-set/Ships/1-200/Bismarck-part-1-lifeboats-1-200.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter2013-02EN

Part 1: Lifeboats
Part 3: Railings

Cheers,
Julian

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Posted: Friday, February 08, 2013 - 08:36 PM UTC

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I saw the railings online and you can see all the chain links in the etch. Only problem is they are not custom fitted so to me are too much of a pain in the bottom to use.

And just for you Daniel to prove i am not rich here is my house.


Cheers
Warren
Gremlin56
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Posted: Friday, February 08, 2013 - 08:59 PM UTC
Well, it's not exactly a dunny is it Warren? That is very nice looking abode you have down there in Oz Plenty of room for a couple more Bismarcks
The stanchion and link route that Eduard have followed is reminiscent of the new Tamiya Yamato. No need for me to worry about it yet and maybe WEM will crack this nut with a good PE solution. The Trumpeter railings I am very underwhelmed by
Cheers,
Julian

P.s. I saw you signed up for the KotS III campaign over on Aeroscale. What do you plan on building or is that still hush hush?
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Posted: Friday, February 08, 2013 - 09:04 PM UTC

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Well, it's not exactly a dunny is it Warren? That is very nice looking abode you have down there in Oz Plenty of room for a couple more Bismarcks
The stanchion and link route that Eduard have followed is reminiscent of the new Tamiya Yamato. No need for me to worry about it yet and maybe WEM will crack this nut with a good PE solution. The Trumpeter railings I am very underwhelmed by
Cheers,
Julian


I have to leave some room for the inevitable Tirpitz.

Speaking of which the Revell 1/350 version has risen to the top of the stash so it will be begun fairly soon.

Cheers
Warren
Gremlin56
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Posted: Friday, February 08, 2013 - 09:10 PM UTC
I enjoyed building Revell's Tirpitz. First time I tried using photo etch on a ship. The results make me cringe now but at the time I was seriously proud. Couple of years back of course
Julian
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Posted: Sunday, February 10, 2013 - 02:38 AM UTC
February 10th update:
More work on the superstructure. Have started weathering the main battery.








All for now,
cheers,
Julian
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Posted: Sunday, February 10, 2013 - 03:15 AM UTC
I could almost see the flash and smell the cordite, the big 'B' looks mighty formidable. Al
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Posted: Sunday, February 10, 2013 - 03:56 AM UTC
Thank you very much Al,
Still a long way to go on this build.
Enjoying it though, the fit is fantastic so far,
Cheers,
Julian
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Posted: Sunday, February 10, 2013 - 08:40 AM UTC

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Thank you very much Al,
Still a long way to go on this build.
Enjoying it though, the fit is fantastic so far,
Cheers,
Julian


No no Mr Sallows, everyone knows that Trumpeter fit is terrible, even if they have never built a Trumpeter kit. All the 'experts' must be right.

But of course you and I know better..

Looking very good Julian.
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Posted: Thursday, February 14, 2013 - 07:44 AM UTC
Ahhhh I discovered you!!! Jajaj now you have the AK navy set!!! Always these a step friend improves. Jajajajja Out of jokes very good work, I like me the details of glass reflection!!

Warren that nice house!!! When I travel to Australia already where Im going to lodge!! Jajajjaja
thank you for sharing your house.

Regards All
warreni
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Posted: Thursday, February 14, 2013 - 07:58 AM UTC

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Ahhhh I discovered you!!! Jajaj now you have the AK navy set!!! Always these a step friend improves. Jajajajja Out of jokes very good work, I like me the details of glass reflection!!

Warren that nice house!!! When I travel to Australia already where Im going to lodge!! Jajajjaja
thank you for sharing your house.

Regards All


Hi Daniel.

We have four bedrooms so there would be no problem with you staying for a while. Only problem is it is a long way fron Uruguay to Queensland. I have visited South America and it took a long time to fly to Argentine from Australia. Even longer on the way back due to having to stop in Easter Island to refuel.

Cheers
Warren
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Posted: Sunday, February 17, 2013 - 04:43 AM UTC
February 17th update:
Superstructure approaching it's highest point now. Lots of rather fragile parts needed strengthening with brass rod.
Still very clean and pristine at the moment.:








All for now,
cheers,
Julian
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Posted: Sunday, February 17, 2013 - 04:56 AM UTC
It's 2:53am and I am sitting in front of my PC reading MSW. Does that tell you what life is like for me at the moment?

Looking very nice Julian. My detail set still hasn't arrived at the hobby shop in England even though it was supposed to be there weeks ago. No rush I suppose.

Again, looking marvellous mate. Congrats on such a nice build so far.

Cheers
Warren
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Posted: Sunday, February 17, 2013 - 05:05 AM UTC
You will love this one Warren,
Trumpeter delivered a very nice base to work from here.
My build is still too clean and too monochrome at the moment,
needs some washes and weathering to liven it up.
cheers mate, thanks for the kind remarks,
Julian
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