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Post by bob on Aug 10, 2007 16:40:07 GMT 1
I havent decided to go for a swastika in a red banner or a grey banner, one thing for certain I will be displaying it.
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Post by Achtung!! on Aug 10, 2007 20:52:50 GMT 1
You could make it detachable?
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Post by Achtung!! on Aug 12, 2007 10:52:16 GMT 1
Yes erm deck painting....is everyone painting their decks or just covering it in vanish natural wood style.
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Post by Mark on Aug 12, 2007 11:19:01 GMT 1
I'm hoping that there will be some sort of second planking over the ply, to simulate the teak planks that the original vessel had.
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Post by yoddhâ on Aug 12, 2007 12:57:40 GMT 1
I'm hoping that there will be some sort of second planking over the ply, to simulate the teak planks that the original vessel had. I was wondering that as well, and me being the radical amongst us was pondering the use of matchsticks stained teak colour. A matchstick 2x40mm is equal to 400x8000 planks or 15" x 26' - quite a reasonable size scale wise. Readily available and easy (abeit labourious ) to glue in to place. Cliff
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Post by yoddhâ on Aug 12, 2007 13:52:34 GMT 1
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Post by swanrail on Aug 12, 2007 17:26:41 GMT 1
Reading the fly sheet we got with issue 1:
"For authenticity, your model is made from: ..... Decking planks: Lime wood, laser cut to ensure thinner planking......"
I am certain that the original would have been teak and not lime, but it does seem to suggest that we will get an overlay of thin planks on top ot the ply, and these can be seen (using a magnifying glass) in the picture top right on "YOUR MODEL". The planks look extremely narrow, as they should be, and it looks as if it will take an eternity to glue them down, so be warned! (however, the lime does look very smart in the photo)
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Post by eric on Aug 12, 2007 19:08:03 GMT 1
I just had a close look at the pull out we got with one of the early issues, and the photo's clearly show very nicely detailed decking, so I think we are OK. To be honest, it really does look like a fine model.
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Post by danny on Aug 13, 2007 11:33:14 GMT 1
the deck might be the same as the deck we got with the titanic? there you received laser cut parts ready to be varnished, they were made up of lots of tiny planks glued together.... here's a picture of MARK'S titanic ( NOT MINE!!!!!) that would be very easy but you can see all the lines where one piece of decking ends and the next ones begin, not very nice....
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Post by swanrail on Aug 13, 2007 21:57:40 GMT 1
My Hachette Titanic had the individual planks as mentioned, which I glued down myself. There was no problem with the ends of the planks as every other one is overlapped (or should be) as per the real thing. Just had another look at my Titanic (first time for many years!!), and if the Bismarck decks are upto that standard I shall not complain. (incidentally, my version can be seen on www.buildthetitanic.co.uk the second one down on Other People's Models).
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Post by swanrail on Aug 14, 2007 11:14:03 GMT 1
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Post by danny on Aug 15, 2007 16:46:49 GMT 1
about the painting, you guys aren't considering painting it with a paintbrush are you?
please don't, the result will most likely be terrible, especially on the brass etchings...
revell has a starter class airbrush for just 25 euro, that's a small investment for a really nice model...
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Post by eric on Aug 15, 2007 17:11:32 GMT 1
I bought a very nice air brush last year for my Tamiya german tanks, excellent for spraying on the camoflage. Should do well for the Bismarck.
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Post by alanv on Aug 15, 2007 17:30:29 GMT 1
Just a small tip for when we get to the brass etchings spray them with etch primer first you will get a much better finish and a more durable one.
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Post by eric on Aug 15, 2007 22:42:42 GMT 1
Yes, the paint can 'pull away' from any sharp angles on the metal, making you do several coats and obscuring the finer detail. Good point Alan.
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