Post by swanrail on Feb 8, 2008 17:20:20 GMT 1
I wish to make it clear that this complete section is my own interpretation of the build, where I not only wished to stamp my own mark on the build (there will be nothing worse than 200 identical model Bismarks!) but also to get, what I believe, is true modelling by making improvements and changes according to my own research. (to me, that is where the fun comes in!!)
I wish it to be known that in my opinion the Hachette/Amati kit is an excellant one, and capable, as they say, of being built by relative beginners. If finished as supplied, the kit will still look great, and it is only the knowledgeable that would be able to pick holes in it.
If you wish to build as is, then fair enough, if you wish to enhance as per my experiences, so be it. As you will find elsewhere on the forum, others have ideas as well, the choice is yours!!
Note that true model makers will always find ways around problems, sometimes using the junk box from previous attempts. A faulty supplied part in my opinion can be looked upon as a challenge - the beauty of wooden craft there is always an alternative way round.
Finally, remember that one of the main faults we builders have is over detail, this can actually spoil a model believe it or not!
You should look at the model from a distance of about 6 feet - if the detail is hardly noticeable, then it is not worth worrying over!!(this is particularly of floating models). A 50 ft Bismarck would certainly be expected to carry a lot more detail than a 7 inch one!!!
Above all the hobby is meant to be fun, as is this forum!!!
I wish it to be known that in my opinion the Hachette/Amati kit is an excellant one, and capable, as they say, of being built by relative beginners. If finished as supplied, the kit will still look great, and it is only the knowledgeable that would be able to pick holes in it.
If you wish to build as is, then fair enough, if you wish to enhance as per my experiences, so be it. As you will find elsewhere on the forum, others have ideas as well, the choice is yours!!
Note that true model makers will always find ways around problems, sometimes using the junk box from previous attempts. A faulty supplied part in my opinion can be looked upon as a challenge - the beauty of wooden craft there is always an alternative way round.
Finally, remember that one of the main faults we builders have is over detail, this can actually spoil a model believe it or not!
You should look at the model from a distance of about 6 feet - if the detail is hardly noticeable, then it is not worth worrying over!!(this is particularly of floating models). A 50 ft Bismarck would certainly be expected to carry a lot more detail than a 7 inch one!!!
Above all the hobby is meant to be fun, as is this forum!!!