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Post by swanrail on Nov 2, 2009 21:43:42 GMT 1
Hi Baz,
intrigued with your picture of the prop shafts, as it shows a distinct fold in the hull plating to the full depth of the hull. As far as I have seen in other pictures, and inJjack Browers book (The Anatomy of the batteship Bismarck), the fold in only occurred above the armour plating as per our model. Could your picture been taken before the armour belt was fitted?
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Post by Baz on Nov 2, 2009 22:06:20 GMT 1
Hi Baz, intrigued with your picture of the prop shafts, as it shows a distinct fold in the hull plating to the full depth of the hull. As far as I have seen in other pictures, and inJjack Browers book (The Anatomy of the batteship Bismarck), the fold in only occurred above the armour plating as per our model. Could your picture been taken before the armour belt was fitted? Hi Don You are spot on, if you check the construction sequence of Bissie, ...... in fact I just had a thought and looked in our magazine. .... go to pages 46 and 47 of 'History and destiny' Photos show the armour belt plates being fitted as she sits at the pier. Baz |
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Post by Baz on Nov 2, 2009 22:13:18 GMT 1
...thanks Baz, one more quick question is yours an rc model? Robert No Robert, she's a static model....... But I'd love to get my hands on 3 nice brass propellers. I get the plastic ones from the Newsagent today or tomorrow ..  Baz |
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Post by Baz on Nov 2, 2009 22:44:25 GMT 1
Hi Barry!  My friends are very interested in how you decided this one oblique angle (arrow) tells me that the steel plate around the deck is called the waterways. But in the dictionary of 34000 words, I did not find this word. Sergey Hi Sergey Great photo .....  Swanrail has explained what the waterways is in the earlier post.... Is that clear Do you want me to find a picture and identify the parts for you ? That small vertical section of steel full of those big rivets is called the 'gunnnel', a shortened version of the original name 'gunwhale'. This has been reduced in height from the olden days to what you see in modern ships today like the Bismarck. The old term 'gunnel' is now also called the 'toe rail' All very confusing I think so far, only 2 of us building the partwork Bismarck have actually constructed the 'gunwhale', gunnel'or 'toe rail' David and myself. Baz |
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Post by Baz on Nov 3, 2009 10:03:39 GMT 1
Rod, I am a bit behind you on the build but I thought I would note the small mods I've made to to the build for issue 115 I think Gordon also made the comment in his build diary that this section was a bit time consuming & challenging. Bit of an understatement me thinks.      Baz |
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Post by rod on Nov 3, 2009 11:29:39 GMT 1
Looking good Baz. I didn't think twice about the railings depicted in your third photo, but with your keen eye for detail, its making me reconsider. I like your idea of smoothing where it meets the rangefinder platform. You know i did see those extra spars in the sprue and thought they belonged where you put them, but I didn't see anywhere in the instructions about them..
I haven't glued the top search light platform on yet as I want to paint the grill work just beneath it. What colour are you using for the floor surface on the grill work above the admirals bridge?
Rod
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Post by Achtung!! on Nov 3, 2009 13:05:56 GMT 1
Lookiin gat the pictures - did the Admirals brigde and steps come with issue 115 brass fret boards? Or did the parts come from previous brass fret boards from othe magazine.
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Post by Robert on Nov 3, 2009 17:31:28 GMT 1
I'm much far behind you, keeping notes of every warning sign you posted to clear the way for the stragglers like me! Thanks for your helpful comments and guidance, Baz. A little k for the road?  |
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Post by Achtung!! on Nov 3, 2009 17:44:38 GMT 1
Ah we shall travel the straggling road together my friend.
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Post by Baz on Nov 3, 2009 22:31:32 GMT 1
I'm much far behind you, keeping notes of every warning sign you posted to clear the way for the stragglers like me! Thanks for your helpful comments and guidance, Baz. A little k for the road? Your welcome Robert. Glad to be of assistance |
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Post by Baz on Nov 3, 2009 22:36:25 GMT 1
What colour are you using for the floor surface on the grill work above the admirals bridge? Rod Oooooooooo ....... good question Rod .......  I think I will close my eyes and paint it light grey. Baz |
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Post by Baz on Nov 3, 2009 22:41:13 GMT 1
Lookiin gat the pictures - did the Admirals brigde and steps come with issue 115 brass fret boards? Or did the parts come from previous brass fret boards from othe magazine. With issue 115 Chill |
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Post by Achtung!! on Nov 3, 2009 23:00:27 GMT 1
Thankyou.
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Post by rod on Nov 4, 2009 3:25:09 GMT 1
I ask because I haven't found any photo's to tell me what colour the grating floor should be.
Looking at Peter Beisheim's Bismarck, it appears to be the light gray of the rest of teh superstructure, but then lots of other floor surfaces around there are the dark grey variety.
I think I'll be going light grey as well.
Rod
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Post by Baz on Nov 4, 2009 12:13:54 GMT 1
In May last year I attempted to reproduce the anchor holders in the bow and have been waiting patiently for the anchors to arrive ever since, hoping my construction was reasonably accurate and the anchors would fit. Her's the result of the test fit Just love it when it all comes together as imagined ..... (ps - a little bit of Blu-stick to hold them in place)     Baz |
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