discussion Tirpitz with this and that, slow return for me

[Jim R]

Looking at that you can see how PE can really create detail not possible with injection moulded plastic. Looks great.

 

[BattleshipBob]

Thanks again Jim

Pleased so far but a mistake or two!! Next is the starboard hanger and the larger one as well

 

[scottie3158]

Bob,
My apologies mate, I thought I had commented yesterday. That is seriously excellent bling work mate.

 

[BattleshipBob]

Hi Paul

Very kind and much appreciated

Bob

 

[BattleshipBob]

Now playing with the main plane hanger, cut of all the various boat cradles and supports, also moulded on hanger door. Started to fit the pe cradles.

Not yet added the front ones, bit of experimenting. The first two have used pva to hold the middle connection, then used a looper to wick pe. The back set have used slow ca on all the connections before fitting.

hanger door has been attached with pva, next the looper.

 

[Jim R]

Definitely getting to grips with the pe.

 

[BattleshipBob]

Roof boat cradles done phew. Used the excellent dspiae clamp to hold the body, then used tweezers and a looper. Best method i found as long as you counted to 20!!

 

[BattleshipBob]

More progress

not perfect but pleased that the practice is helping

 

[scottie3158]

Very neat work Bob.

 

[Richard48]

Great P.E work Bob.More patience then me pal.
Richard

 

[Bri62]

Nice neat work m8

 

[BattleshipBob]

Many thanks Paul and Richards.

getting more confident at last !

 

[BattleshipBob]

Thank you Brian, appreciated

Been cutting off stuff on the two rear superstructure platforms.

Before and after
also added pe hatches,, need to think ( dangerous) what's next? Need to alter the wood deck for the top section and add railings etc. So add railings then primer and paint then wood deck??

Never cut and removed stuff like this before! But actually enjoying it.

 

[flyjoe180]

Very nice work so far Bob

 

[Jim R]

You're doing a fine job. All that cutting stuff off and sticking PE on, looking very neat and tidy.

 

[Richard48]

Nicely done Bob.Im starting to get into Panzers a bit.Be calling me Rich the Stug soon maybe hehe.Got lot to learn tho.
Keep going Bob you are doing fine job Carruthers.
Is the sun over the yardarm.?
Richard

 

[BattleshipBob]

Very nice work so far Bob

Many thanks Joe, bit by bit and lots of bits lol

 

[BattleshipBob]

You're doing a fine job. All that cutting stuff off and sticking PE on, looking very neat and tidy.

Hi Jim

Glad for all the practice, especially playing with many different glues! Found the glue looper very useful

 

[BattleshipBob]

Nicely done Bob.Im starting to get into Panzers a bit.Be calling me Rich the Stug soon maybe hehe.Got lot to learn tho.
Keep going Bob you are doing fine job Carruthers.
Is the sun over the yardarm.?
Richard

Hi Richard, in another universe I called myself Bob the stug! Had a lot of stug kits, big library of stug books, but over the last yr sold the lot. So instead fleet of ships in the attic fleet and a library on battleships!

Thanks for the kind words

 

[BattleshipBob]

Onwards with the joys of PE

a big difference between tirpitz and bismarck was a structure between the bridge and the conning tower. Took some bending, just a test fit

not bad with room for improvement, but pleased with progress

Bob