Ahoy Russell
Fantastic work I like the work on the masts what a nice touch.
You look to be a brave man to be doing that work on the paravanes they look pretty good though.
Cheers
Sean
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Fordboy
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Posted: Tuesday, August 29, 2017 - 11:41 PM UTC
RussellE
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Posted: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 - 04:00 AM UTC
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Looking great Russell!! Love the build so far!
Mike
Thanks Mike
Hope to finish him before the 4 year mark
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Nice turnings on the lathe, Russell
Now, I know who to call when I need some mast work done.
I have to admit, I can't take credit for the lathe work Harry
A work colleague of mine turns them up for me. It's cheating I know, but I consider it similar to after market gear, but with a more personal touch 
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Ahoy Russell
Fantastic work I like the work on the masts what a nice touch.
You look to be a brave man to be doing that work on the paravanes they look pretty good though.
Cheers
Sean
Ahoy Sean
Thanks mate. Yup, let me tell you the paint was peeling off the walls with the expletive laden language that was coming out
d6mst0
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Posted: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 - 05:32 AM UTC
That mast is going to look great when you are finish with it. The props are sweet lookin. Can't stand thick propellers so I also sand the edges thin.
RussellE
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Posted: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 - 05:56 AM UTC
Thanks Mark 
lots of fiddly elements in the masts, so I hope my butter fingers don't make a mess of things
lots of fiddly elements in the masts, so I hope my butter fingers don't make a mess of things
Cosimodo
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Posted: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 - 03:01 PM UTC
The mast looks a lovely bit of work. It's great you have someone who can fashion them on a lathe because the brass is much better than the styrene especially once you start rigging.
cheers
Michael
cheers
Michael
RussellE
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Posted: Thursday, August 31, 2017 - 02:59 AM UTC
There's nothing like a turned brass mast hey Michael?
I'd love to be able to get my own lathe, but the cost for a decent one is prohibitive to say the least...
I'd love to be able to get my own lathe, but the cost for a decent one is prohibitive to say the least...
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Posted: Thursday, August 31, 2017 - 08:49 AM UTC
Fine work on the paravaness Russ!! Love the new masts!! Well worth the change for look and stability!
RussellE
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Posted: Sunday, September 03, 2017 - 04:33 AM UTC
Thanks Todd
GazzaS
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Posted: Sunday, September 03, 2017 - 08:12 AM UTC
Wow! On those paravanes!
RussellE
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Posted: Sunday, September 03, 2017 - 05:50 PM UTC
Thanks Gaz
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Posted: Sunday, September 10, 2017 - 09:41 AM UTC
Hi Russ,
that's amazing work on your Prinz, the paravanes, the mast - your attention to detail, and your never ending patience - well, some
from time to time is permitted, however, you keep going on with an unparalleled accuracy that is just fantastic.
Even if one or another glacier is passing by, don't let them disturb you!!
Cheers mate,
Jan
that's amazing work on your Prinz, the paravanes, the mast - your attention to detail, and your never ending patience - well, some
from time to time is permitted, however, you keep going on with an unparalleled accuracy that is just fantastic.Even if one or another glacier is passing by, don't let them disturb you!!
Cheers mate,
Jan
RussellE
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Posted: Sunday, September 10, 2017 - 06:18 PM UTC
Jan, you are way too kind mate! Thank you!
You know, if it wasn't for all you guys chiming in with support over the last 4 or so years, I think this one would've hit the shelf of doom some time ago. So I thank you all for your encouragement!
Update time, 11th September 2017
Masts going up!
bits n bobs that were painted up to a year ago finally finding their place
foremast
Aft director antenna
Props in place-this is a sign if ever there was one
Thanks again for looking. More soon!
You know, if it wasn't for all you guys chiming in with support over the last 4 or so years, I think this one would've hit the shelf of doom some time ago. So I thank you all for your encouragement!
Update time, 11th September 2017
Masts going up!
bits n bobs that were painted up to a year ago finally finding their place
foremast
Aft director antenna
Props in place-this is a sign if ever there was one
Thanks again for looking. More soon!
Fordboy
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Posted: Monday, September 11, 2017 - 12:12 AM UTC
Another great update Russell.
It feels like the build has changed a gear as it gathers momentum to the finish.
Again very nice progress indeed.
Cheers
Sean
It feels like the build has changed a gear as it gathers momentum to the finish.
Again very nice progress indeed.
Cheers
Sean
GazzaS
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Posted: Monday, September 11, 2017 - 02:18 AM UTC
Love all of the detail on your Prinz! You've really got a good hand on PE.
Gaz
Gaz
Harry_at_BFM
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Posted: Monday, September 11, 2017 - 02:59 AM UTC
Those turned brass masts look great.
So, does the rest of the ship!
So, does the rest of the ship!
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Posted: Monday, September 11, 2017 - 01:55 PM UTC
I don't think the Prinz Eugen ever looked so good.
cheers
Michael
cheers
Michael
RussellE
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Posted: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 - 02:38 AM UTC
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Another great update Russell.
It feels like the build has changed a gear as it gathers momentum to the finish.
Again very nice progress indeed.
Cheers
Sean
Thanks Sean
I wish that were true about the momentum
I will be taking a short break soon to complete (I hope) a Typhoon for the Airfix IV campaign, then come back to the Prinz.
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Love all of the detail on your Prinz! You've really got a good hand on PE.
Gaz
Thanks Gaz
Taking it in small doses, seems to be the trick with PE
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Those turned brass masts look great.
So, does the rest of the ship!
Thanks Harry
The brass masts nearly departed the ship last night after a clumsy maneuver on my part. There was lots of
afterwards!All in all though, using 2 part epoxy to glue them on was a wise move and no serious damage was incurred. Just a small seem that had been joined by CA needed re-adhering. If I had used CA to affix the masts it might have been a different story.
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I don't think the Prinz Eugen ever looked so good.
cheers
Michael
Thanks Michael
nearing the finish line now
JJ1973
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Posted: Sunday, September 17, 2017 - 09:43 AM UTC
Hi Russ,
definitely looks cool with the masts up and some propulsion!! You're heading in the right direction, mate!!
- and again and again the crispness of your work ist astonishing, even looking at the macro pics (I was a little bit terrified of mine from the Hood - looks nice to the naked eye, but those evil macro lenses...)
Cheers,
Jan
definitely looks cool with the masts up and some propulsion!! You're heading in the right direction, mate!!
- and again and again the crispness of your work ist astonishing, even looking at the macro pics (I was a little bit terrified of mine from the Hood - looks nice to the naked eye, but those evil macro lenses...)
Cheers,
Jan
RussellE
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Posted: Sunday, September 17, 2017 - 04:56 PM UTC
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Hi Russ,
definitely looks cool with the masts up and some propulsion!! You're heading in the right direction, mate!!
- and again and again the crispness of your work ist astonishing, even looking at the macro pics (I was a little bit terrified of mine from the Hood - looks nice to the naked eye, but those evil macro lenses...)
Cheers,
Jan
Thanks Jan
I know, right? Those macro lenses are 'evil'
Just a small update tonight, aft rangefinders on, aft paravane racks and some more railing. Another one where the WEM railing designed for the hangar deck is too long, but i figured it would be worse if i tried to shorten it than live with it being a bit too long...
RedDuster
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Posted: Saturday, October 21, 2017 - 02:33 PM UTC
Hi Russ,
Great work mate! Just read through everything I have missed, he has come on superbly.
Cheers
Si
Great work mate! Just read through everything I have missed, he has come on superbly.
Cheers
Si
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Posted: Saturday, October 21, 2017 - 06:05 PM UTC
Hi Russ,
The Prinz is really coming along! I didn't even notice the small hangar deck railing discrepancy until you pointed it out, but it is those cool little details like the paravanes that keep the eye happily roving over the model.
The Prinz is really coming along! I didn't even notice the small hangar deck railing discrepancy until you pointed it out, but it is those cool little details like the paravanes that keep the eye happily roving over the model.
Grauwolf
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Posted: Saturday, October 21, 2017 - 06:43 PM UTC
SUPER JOB!...Russell
Cheers,
Joe
Cheers,
Joe
RussellE
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Posted: Monday, October 23, 2017 - 04:09 PM UTC
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Hi Russ,
Great work mate! Just read through everything I have missed, he has come on superbly.
Cheers
Si
Thanks Si-good to see you back here
taking a small break to complete a Tiffy for the Airfix IV campaign so work has slowed down on the Prinz at the mo
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Hi Russ,
The Prinz is really coming along! I didn't even notice the small hangar deck railing discrepancy until you pointed it out, but it is those cool little details like the paravanes that keep the eye happily roving over the model.
Thanks Tim!
That's my plan, mate. Fill in all the bits n bobs and hope that no-one notices the errors
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SUPER JOB!...Russell
Cheers,
Joe
Thanks Joe
here's a quick update on where the Prinz is at... even though I'm working on the Tiffy I'm still doin bits n pieces on the Prinz when time allows...
not the greatest pics, sorry to say, but best I can squeeze in as time is short tonight...
Next update should be of the completed railings and ladders... stay tuned
Cosimodo
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Posted: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 - 11:37 AM UTC
Progress is progress. Good to see that Typhoon hasn't completely blown you off track
cheers
Michael
cheers
Michael
RussellE
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Posted: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 - 03:26 PM UTC
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Progress is progress. Good to see that Typhoon hasn't completely blown you off track
cheers
Michael
I see what you did there, Michael 
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