Trumpeter Graf Spee start 2016

[BattleshipBob]

Good afternoon all

Started then stalled this, have now added a wood deck kit and bought mr color paints


Decks in place, need to add a strengthing piece between the two decks and also one turret done and some superstructure.

Bob

[The Smythe Meister]

Good afternoon all

Started then stalled this, have now added a wood deck kit and bought mr color paints
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Decks in place, need to add a strengthing piece between the two decks and also one turret done and some superstructure.

Bob

Very nice start there Bob :thumb2: ,
This particular ship has always held a fascination for me,probably due to it`s ignominious demise!
That deck stuff really looks the business.... i shall follow closely,
Andy

[adt70hk]

Cool!!

[Tim Marlow]

Oh goody, Stug Spee is in the house….go for it Bob :tongue-out3:

[BattleshipBob]

Thanks All, going to attempt the camo and false waves.

If it goes pear shaped i can always wreck it like the real thing :thumb2:

[Mickc1440]

Still not built a floaty thing, egg sub doesn't count as it sinks. I shall pull up a dinghy for this one

[Dave Ward]

Bob,
with regard to the wooden deck - make sure all the cutouts are removed from the veneer, trial fit before even thinking of how to peel the backing off! I thoroughly clean the deck with IPA, then spray the base colour all over. It pays to turn your phone off & let the guard dogs loose to prevent interruptions! Don't press it down immediately, make sure that it all fits as well as possible - it's fairly tough stuff, but it does have it's limits! When you're happy burnish down, I use a clean cotton bud & cocktail sticks for the little corners. Ypu mght need to do this a couple of times, hours apart. I've used an acrylic varnish after applying the deck - it seals it & any later accidents with paints can be wiped off!

This is the Tamiya 1/700 Gneisenau, with the Hunter wooden deck - not a perfect fit, but at that scale, near enough!
Good Luck
Dave

[Jim R]

Hi Bob
2016 - deserves to be finished. I thought the film "Battle of the River Plate" was most enjoyable. Typical cast from the 1950s.
Jim

[BattleshipBob]

Bob,
with regard to the wooden deck - make sure all the cutouts are removed from the veneer, trial fit before even thinking of how to peel the backing off! I thoroughly clean the deck with IPA, then spray the base colour all over. It pays to turn your phone off & let the guard dogs loose to prevent interruptions! Don't press it down immediately, make sure that it all fits as well as possible - it's fairly tough stuff, but it does have it's limits! When you're happy burnish down, I use a clean cotton bud & cocktail sticks for the little corners. Ypu mght need to do this a couple of times, hours apart. I've used an acrylic varnish after applying the deck - it seals it & any later accidents with paints can be wiped off!
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This is the Tamiya 1/700 Gneisenau, with the Hunter wooden deck - not a perfect fit, but at that scale, near enough!
Good Luck
Dave

Excellent many thanks Dave

Was going to ask for advice ref wooden decks, perfect timing!!

Hi Bob
2016 - deserves to be finished. I thought the film "Battle of the River Plate" was most enjoyable. Typical cast from the 1950s.
Jim

Cheers Jim

After the HMS Daring disaster, it can only go one way lol

[boatman]

Nice start Bob m8 im following as well :thumb2:
chris

[BattleshipBob]

Nice start Bob m8 im following as well :thumb2:
chris

Great to have you aboard!!

[scottie3158]

Bob,
Chair pulled up mate.

[peterairfix]

I've lined up on the quayside.

[Mark1]

I'm anchored up.

[BattleshipBob]

Bob,
Chair pulled up mate.

Hi Paul, welcome aboard. No chairs only hammocks!!

I've lined up on the quayside.

Hi Peter, i ll get the gangplank ready lol

I'm anchored up.

Hope it holds!!