S-boat 55 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Looking good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Incredible. Colours masking build the look. You could put the latest parts in a box and display that alone. Awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpie1832 Posted January 15, 2021 Author Share Posted January 15, 2021 Thanks all for looking in. Here I have weathered to what I think is enough without overdoing it. Chris 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-boat 55 Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 (edited) I've got Bismarck in the stash, the detail makes the pontos set very tempting but it's so expensive on its own, that paint job must be a test of patience Edited January 15, 2021 by S-boat 55 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpie1832 Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share Posted January 21, 2021 Thanks guys for looking in and comments. I have started to make the Skylights. I removed them at the beginning as the moulded ones are completely naf even with the PE fitted on them so I have made them out of styrene. I had to make a jig to cut them. There is 28 to make. Also I have started the other skylights on 9 of these ones. Also made 2 more boat stands. Chris 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Very neat work with the skylight will have to take note nick that idea 👍 beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinehilljoe Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Nice work, I just ordered the kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Looking good. Makes a change from Bismarck. Pity Trumpeter doesn't do a 1/200 Tirpitz. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Some superb weathering the skykights are a triumph It's all in the detail! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpie1832 Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 Hi guys, thanks for your nice comments. Sorry for the delay in posting update but I lost my father to covid a few weeks ago but am back now building. I have installed all the vents and then made a start on the rear structure. Removing and adding detail both PE and scratch built. Then giving it a coat of grey. I also bought a new kit which I will post pics for you all to drool over the detail. I personally was shocked at the amount of detail it has. Chris 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuppa_joe Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Sorry to hear of your father's passing. Stay strong 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 That must have been a hard time loosing your dad like that. I'm sure this model will always remind you of him. Your PE work is very good. Not easy to get it that neat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-boat 55 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 My condolences on the passing of your dad, hope your finding some solace in the hobby, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Sorry to hear the very sad news Chris hope you and the family are doing well Looks like you have been taking your mind off things with all the details and a great job at that Stay Safe and Best Wishes beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 So very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing Chris. That is the third Covid loss I'm directly aware of in the last couple of weeks. A friend of mine lost his step son (late forties and pretty healthy) and within a week, his step son's father died also from Covid. This awful virus is leaving so few of us untouched in some way. Thoughts are with you and your family. The model is a masterpiece and as Greg suggests might always remind you of him. Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve5 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 very sorry to hear of your fathers passing , your model is a masterpiece . would love to know how you mask up and over all that PE . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpie1832 Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 Hi guys, thanks for your nice comments and looking in. @steve5I cut small squares of masking tape (Kabuki or tamiya) then just stick them on carefully and peel off carefully. It can be stressful and time consuming but worth it. I have now done the camo pattern and weather it. I also installed the steps and glue the section to the hull. Chris 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve5 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 loving this build magpie1832 , can i ask what you use to weather your wood decking , and your technique for applying it . I have a pre-dreadnaught coming up I would try it on . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Very nice and neat work the hatches look great 👍 Stay Safe beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpie1832 Posted March 7, 2021 Author Share Posted March 7, 2021 @steve5 I use dark brown acrylic watered down quite thin then brush lightly around edges. Build it up slowly with a couple of layers if needed, also I make different shades of brown and thin them slightly less and do the odd plank. Practice on the wood thats left over surrounding the actual deck on the sheet. That way you can get it right first. This was my first attempt so you should be able to do it quiet easily. Thank you so much for the nice comments guys and for looking in. I have made the last rangefinder and made the brass mast to fit on too. I have also made the last pice to fit on the rear structure. I have primed but no pics until next time as they are drying at moment. Chris 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpie1832 Posted March 10, 2021 Author Share Posted March 10, 2021 Hiya guys, thanks for looking in. I have now primed and painted ready to fit. Chris 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 This is superb work Chris, the sharp details and excellent paintwork make it very lifelike 👍 Alan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpie1832 Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 Thank you for your nicth comments and for looking in. Here I have made the catapult and installed it also I have started to make the breakwaters. Chris 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Lovely work and I'm really enjoying your weathering Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 52 minutes ago, robgizlu said: Lovely work and I'm really enjoyingy your weathering Agree with Rob some very fine details on display Stay Safe beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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