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Post by pieterhb on May 28, 2010 7:17:40 GMT 1
I saw some beautiful Bismarck stands, that the builders made themselves, because the included stand is maybe a little let down to the magnificent Bismarck.
One of the builders added a thin layer of, looks like silicon, to the sides of the stand where the Bismarck's hull rests on. I think that is a nice touch, especially for those of you that have build radio control units and thus need to take it out a lot from the stand.
Over time, even if both parts are painted, etc., the stand will still scratch and damage the hull of the Bismarck. This tip will thus prevent that.
I have not seen any rock stands. I think a grey and black speckled marble rock stand would do nicely for the Bismarck. How about pictures from somebody that has done it already?
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Post by rushzombie on May 28, 2010 7:33:15 GMT 1
i glued a piece of felt onto the bizzie stand so as not to scratch it
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Post by grantj on May 28, 2010 8:07:41 GMT 1
I have mounted mine onto a piece of supa wood painted black and plan to get a perespex case made up to cover it. Dust and cleaning ladies are a models worst nightmare ;D
Pieter if you still have access to the inside of your hull might i suggest you epoxy two strong wooden blocks inside for mounting screws if you want to fasten it to a base or stand later!
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Post by Achtung!! on May 28, 2010 9:00:34 GMT 1
Funny you should mention this - my father in law and I are building one at the moment-
Was going to post a build diary of how we did it.
We are using some mahogney and some chrome tubing - like what you use in wardrobes for rails. We are just trying to source some baize or similar soft cloth to cover the edges of the mahogney where it meets the hull.
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Post by Baz on May 29, 2010 9:47:56 GMT 1
Hi Pieterhb, To me, a stand has 1 or 2 objectives To add to the overall impact of the display or To be obscure and present the viewer to a situaion where the stand is is almost invisible and helps the viewer concentrate on the model itself. I toyed with the idea of having my Bissie displayed on dockyard chocks, a popular and effective method. In the end I chose something very simple and unobtrusive. I've put photos in my build diary, but here they are again. I still have to do some polishing, but Bissie sits on her solidly. I'm really pleased with the result, even though it looks small. ............. but ................ it does what its designed to do   Baz |
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Post by pieterhb on May 31, 2010 10:57:53 GMT 1
Grantj, yes you have a good tip there of actually fastening the stand to the ship. Unfortunately I have fastened my deck already with glue.
Baz, you are very creative. Nice touch with the small and workable stand you made. You made good points with your idea of what exactly is the purpose of the stand.
I agree, it should add to the overall display of the ship, but not to much as to overwhelm the ships appearance. After all it is the ship that we build and wants to see, not the display stands.
Thats just to keep the ship upright and in place.
I saw many model ships in museums etc. and there you cannot or can hardly see most of the stands. Makes one think...
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Post by Mike B on May 31, 2010 13:03:45 GMT 1
Hi Pieter, I also forgot to put the mounting blocks in the hull at the build stage but that was easily remedied. I always use door handles of different types to mount my ships. In the case of Bissie, I cut out the deck above where the blocks needed to be glued in the hull, the superstructure will cover these holes but I put the cut pieces back anyway.  Threaded rod was screwed into the hull blocks from underneath and the handles were drilled out to slide over the rods.The locations of the mounting rods were transferred to the baseboard, holes drilled and the underneath of the board recessed to take nuts and washers. The door knobs were fitted over the rods with a piece of baize between the hull and the knob, and the rods fitted into the baseboard and secured with nuts and washers from underneath.   Here are some other door handles that I used.   |
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Post by russ on May 31, 2010 22:42:14 GMT 1
Baz have you thought about mass production at all, as i would be interested in oen like yours small but effective and a lot better than Hachette's idea (mainly due to mine keep geting Stuck)
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Post by Baz on Jun 1, 2010 12:56:32 GMT 1
Baz have you thought about mass production at all, as i would be interested in oen like yours small but effective and a lot better than Hachette's idea (mainly due to mine keep geting Stuck) Sorry Russ, I'm not in the business of mass production, but pm me your address and I'll post it to you. I think I have the material to build just 1 more. Baz |
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Post by Baz on Jun 1, 2010 13:02:46 GMT 1
Hi MikeB That is brilliant ......  Tip of the year ...................  Who would have thought of door knobs. The mind boggles at the shapes, texture, age ..... and on and on A most well deserved K from me Baz |
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Post by russ on Jun 1, 2010 21:26:07 GMT 1
Hi Baz have sent you my details in a PM Thanks have a K |
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Post by Baz on Jun 2, 2010 9:13:45 GMT 1
Hi Baz have sent you my details in a PM Thanks have a K Me too ............  And .......thanks |
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Post by pieterhb on Jun 2, 2010 12:42:24 GMT 1
Hi Mike B
The creativity of the model builders never stop to amaze me.
Mike, nicely done. Your designs are simple, beautiful and effective.
You now gave me an idea of what I should do. If you don't mind, I am going to copy your plank and doorknob idea.
I have lots of ironwood furniture in my house and simply adore the brown, honey colour of ironwood, with black stripes in it...
I think an ironwood plank, similar to yours, with golden door knobs might look very well for the Bismarck.
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