Hi Daniel,
glad you approve of the results so far Don't sell your Bismarck though, still want to see what you do with it
The review of the top drawings Bismarck has been posted but I can't get it to open. were you able to read the review or did you get a "not allowed to edit " message?
cheers,
Julian

Yes, I dont put comments of your review... But I say it to you here .... between You and Kagero was taking to me to the torn banking jajaja!!...
The BismarcK .. Im thinking to do a pretty bonfire and to eat malbabiscos of esprue!!!

Regards

I wouldn't try eating the PE parts Daniel, very bad for your teeth,
Cheers,
Julian

Stunning job so far Julian
What pe set are the parts for the aircraft from?,I've got the the MK1 big set on pre order,are they in this set?
Cheers
Andy

The Arado parts are in the Mk.1 set. Excellent quality and easy to use,
cheers,
Julian

Stunning work.

Thank you very much
Cheers,
Julian

The Mk.1 boat set and mmast arrived yesterday. The mast is an amazing piece of craftmanship. Cant wait to get it fitted to the big "B"
Julian

Thanks Julian

No problem Andy, nicely detailed cockpit, wingfold pieces,complete set of wing support struts and in colour too.
No glass cockpit, just a PE frame which suits me fine I must say.
In retrospect I should have probably bought the DX set straight off, great stuff to work with.
cheers,
Julian

Whoot, just got promoted to 2000 post/ two pip General-Major whatever that may be. My old gran will be so proud........

May 9th update:
I have fitted the aft gun director mast, have spent a lot of time on the bridge wings and have started washing and weathering, oh yes, added to storage reels to the forward superstructure. All in all great fun :










Amazing amount of detail that Trumpeter and several after-market companies have supplied. I am quite chuffed with the result so far

Cheers,
Julian

I hate hayfever, wonder how the heck I get it:





Where are the handkerchiefs?.............................
Julian

That beauty Julian!! Is this your back court?
Inspiration for the mind .... and some sneezes!! Jajajja
congratulate pretty table to drink "Mate" jajaj this if that you do not know!! Jajaja


PD: The Bismarck details .......Genial !!!!!!!!

Hi Daniel, yes, this where the nasty little pollens gather together and launch their offensive on my nasal passages

Mate? now let me see, is that the South American equivalent to space-cake? Drunk from something like this:



Yes, the table next my pond would be a great place to drink mate My daughter-in-law brought this back from Buenos Aires, so I know the secret of mate
Cheers,
Julian

Jajajaj I do not stop laughing ..... jajaja
This way that I have to send only the mate Herb and you warm the water!!! Jajaja
Uruguay is the major consumer of Herb Mate of the world and here it is not cultivated!!!! Jajaja

Great photo!!!!

Well, the Argentinians tell everone they invented Mate but they also call the Falklands the Malvinas I think maybe Argentinians have a good imagination
I recieved the masts and the boat Mk.1 detail sets, brilliant details and beautiful PE to work with
I have also ordered the Italeri 1/35 PT boat conversion set. I can at last build my Vosper MTB with a 20mm Oerlikon on its focsle deck I will also add 4 Lewis guns on the waist torpedo tubes. Firsst I finish the big "B" though
cheers,
Julian

May 11th update:
Having some photo etch fun, catapults, catapults and more catapults:







Fit is fantastic, Mk.1 really nail it time and time again.
cheers,
Julian

G;Day Julian.

I am afraid I am about to email the place I bought my MK1 set from and request a refund.. That is three parcels that have not arrived now and I think there may be a large problem at the UK end of the supply chain.

Your Bismarck replica is looking excellent Julian. I knew you would see sense re the DX update set in the end.

Best of luck with the rest of the build Julian,
Cheers
Warren

Okido, I'll say it.......................Oh dear, (takes big breath), 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.................Ahum, "Warren you were right about buying the Mk.1 DX set"
Well you were, so that was a great tip you sent.
Sorry to hear about the problems with dispatch of your orders.
Who is the guilty party in this case? I really have never had an internet store default on delivery, they usually get crucified if they do, which does not aid a long lifespan.
cheers,
Julian

Now I am not saying it is all their fault but other parcels I have ordered from the UL lately have had no problems getting here. I will PM you the name of the guilty party as it may not be their fault and he has been very helpful price-wise with many items.
Isn't it amazing how one day you can eat basically whatever you want to eat with no problem, then something happens to your digestive tract and you can't eat half the stuff you used to be able to eat.
BTW, you look to have a decent size backyard Mr Sallows. I think that is a very valuable thing nowadays..
Cheers again,
Warren

Go for Asian foods, light stuff, Japanese sushi etc.
Seems to be a lot more "innard friendly " than English and Dutch food. You live in the Mecca of fusion cooking Warren, I would just about give an arm to take a look around in culinary Oz
The back yard is beautiful but the pollen is killing me
I would have thought that CA accelerator or paint fumes would have me kicking the bucket but no, Mother nature is doing here best to terminate me
Cheers mate,
Julian

If you ever come over you can always stay here. We have three spare bedrooms..

That is a very kind offer Warren, thank you very much.
Cheers,
Julian

May 12th update:
Some more work around the catapults and the first boat/Aircraft stowage started up:







All for now,
Cheers,
Julian

Very good Julian. Already you have us used.... Congratulations!!

On May 27 the Admiral Lutjens try to send the diary of War of the BismarcK to France . for discounted his end ... and that the diary was using as experience. (I think of everything what does not have to be done jejeje) .... I try for 2 times to mend one of the Arado and in two times it was impossible!!! These catapults Julian were breakdowns and were barred to half a displacement. The Arado was finally a wire drawing to the waters and end sinking as omen of what would come .........

Regards Daniel