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Posted: Sunday, March 29, 2020 - 05:06 AM UTC
Very nice work, Mark!

Superstructure looks splendid, and quite a lot of small stuff and secondary weapons under production, that will be impressive once installed!

Cheers
Jan
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Posted: Friday, April 17, 2020 - 06:26 PM UTC

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Looking good Mark,

Really coming to life with some of the smaller parts starting to do down.

Cheers

Si


Thanks Si. Starting to get into the nitty gritty of the Kit now.....Cheers mark
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Posted: Friday, April 17, 2020 - 06:28 PM UTC

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Mark,

She's looking sweet with those wood decks. I see you have even begun adding photoetch - a brave move this early in the construction process! Best of luck, I'm watching this one with interest!

Tim


Thanks Tim. With the Kit's design I felt it best suited me to add P/E to certain areas as I went along.....Cheers mark
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Posted: Friday, April 17, 2020 - 06:28 PM UTC

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Very nice work, Mark!

Superstructure looks splendid, and quite a lot of small stuff and secondary weapons under production, that will be impressive once installed!

Cheers
Jan


Thanks Jan. It has been a fun Build so far.....Cheers mark
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Posted: Friday, April 17, 2020 - 06:34 PM UTC
OK for the next update. Have completed her 28 25mm Triple Mounts. They each have 2 Plastic and 8 P/E Parts to each. One hell of a laborious Task.









Her Crane and Two Catapaults have also been completed. More to come soon.....Cheers mark


















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Posted: Friday, April 17, 2020 - 07:52 PM UTC
Mark,

That crane is magnificent! It appears to be different color from the catapults - is it stainless steel?
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Posted: Saturday, April 18, 2020 - 11:43 AM UTC
Mark,

Excellent work on those 25mm guns. That crane is looks awesome, very nice work.

Mark
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Posted: Saturday, April 18, 2020 - 09:49 PM UTC
Excellent progress Mark
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Posted: Saturday, April 18, 2020 - 09:59 PM UTC

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OK for the next update. Have completed her 28 25mm Triple Mounts. They each have 2 Plastic and 8 P/E Parts to each. One hell of a laborious Task.


Great work man! I know what you mean - when I did my ISUZU flak cruiser I had a similar amount of single and triple flaks to do. But the result in the end will well justify the work now

Cheers

Thomas
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Posted: Friday, April 24, 2020 - 02:39 PM UTC

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Mark,

That crane is magnificent! It appears to be different color from the catapults - is it stainless steel?


Thanks Tim. The Cats are from the Pontos Set and the Crane is from the Kit.....Cheers Mark
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Posted: Friday, April 24, 2020 - 02:40 PM UTC

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Mark,

Excellent work on those 25mm guns. That crane is looks awesome, very nice work.

Mark


Thanks for comments Mark much appreciated.....Cheers mark
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Posted: Friday, April 24, 2020 - 02:41 PM UTC

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Excellent progress Mark


Thanks Mate.....Cheers mark
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Posted: Friday, April 24, 2020 - 02:42 PM UTC

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OK for the next update. Have completed her 28 25mm Triple Mounts. They each have 2 Plastic and 8 P/E Parts to each. One hell of a laborious Task.


Great work man! I know what you mean - when I did my ISUZU flak cruiser I had a similar amount of single and triple flaks to do. But the result in the end will well justify the work now

Cheers

Thomas


Thanks Thomas. They call this a Hobby but that part was a real Chore. Thanks to some Rum I got through it....
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Posted: Saturday, April 25, 2020 - 07:20 AM UTC
Great work Mark!

As was said, really impressive PE work. And wow, that's quite a number of small AA guns...looks really good!

Cheers
Jan
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Posted: Sunday, May 10, 2020 - 08:44 AM UTC
Cracking etch work Mark, the Cats and the light AA look top notch.

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Si
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Posted: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 - 07:55 PM UTC
Thanks for all your comments Gents much appreciated. Ok the main part of her Superstructure is now located onboard. Will have some more soon.....Cheers mark























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Posted: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 - 11:43 PM UTC
Mark,

Looking sweet.

Looks like you have a few gaps to close up between decks and at the rear 155mm gun placement. Never had a build yet that didn't require a bit of gap closing.

Mark
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Posted: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 - 06:44 AM UTC
Looking good Mark,

Great to see her taking shape.

Cheers

Si
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Posted: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 - 10:59 PM UTC
Mark, you're a bit of stealth builder... quiet for a while, then all of a sudden: Bam! Out with a result that knocks us back with it's quality and quantity! Wow, wow and wow!
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Posted: Friday, May 22, 2020 - 12:01 AM UTC

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Mark,

Looking sweet.

Looks like you have a few gaps to close up between decks and at the rear 155mm gun placement. Never had a build yet that didn't require a bit of gap closing.

Mark


Thanks Mate. I [plan on using some White Glue to fill the Voids and paint over them.....Cheers mark
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Posted: Friday, May 22, 2020 - 12:02 AM UTC

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Looking good Mark,

Great to see her taking shape.

Cheers

Si


Thanks mate. I am quite enjoying this Build as much as I did with the Bismarck.....Cheers mark
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Posted: Friday, May 22, 2020 - 12:03 AM UTC

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Mark, you're a bit of stealth builder... quiet for a while, then all of a sudden: Bam! Out with a result that knocks us back with it's quality and quantity! Wow, wow and wow!


THanks Mate. Because of my Work Hours it limits my building to Weekends. That is why I post when I can.....Cheers mark
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Posted: Friday, May 22, 2020 - 01:37 AM UTC
Mark,

It is good to see you've been cranking away again at this one. That is some beautiful work - and you are already making a start on the rigging! I'm continuing to enjoy this build.

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Posted: Saturday, May 23, 2020 - 07:32 AM UTC
Mark,

what everybody said - fine work and she definitely looks great!

Cheers
Jan
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Posted: Tuesday, May 26, 2020 - 09:23 AM UTC

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Mark, you're a bit of stealth builder... quiet for a while, then all of a sudden: Bam! Out with a result that knocks us back with it's quality and quantity! Wow, wow and wow!


THanks Mate. Because of my Work Hours it limits my building to Weekends. That is why I post when I can.....Cheers mark


I hear ya, mate...
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