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[paulb]

Hi all,i have recently started making models again mainly because i have retired and need a hobby. I have started the Tamiya 1/350 Bismark but not sure how everyone gets around painting the anchor chains or is the only way Photo Etch. Any info would be gratefully received,thanks

 

[pjgtech]

Hi and welcome mate, your story is pretty much the same for most of us here, eg: used to build kits, life / work got in the way so we stopped, then we retired and started up again, Lol.
Enjoy the forums buddy, lots of good info and helpful peeps on here.
Can't offer any expert help with the ship I'm afraid, not really my thing.
But do you mean the anchor chain is pre formed on the ships hull? if so, you could try masking around it, or maybe try dry brushing it, or using a very fine, very small brush with steady hands just painting it offhand, etc to avoid getting paint on surrounding area's?
I'm sure someone will be along with better advice soon....
Cheers

 

[paulb]

Hi and welcome mate, your story is pretty much the same for most of us here, eg: used to build kits, life / work got in the way so we stopped, then we retired and started up again, Lol.
Enjoy the forums buddy, lots of good info and helpful peeps on here.
Can't offer any expert help with the ship I'm afraid, not really my thing.
But do you mean the anchor chain is pre formed on the ships hull? if so, you could try masking around it, or maybe try dry brushing it, or using a very fine, very small brush with steady hands just painting it offhand, etc to avoid getting paint on surrounding area's?
I'm sure someone will be along with better advice soon....
Cheers

Hi,thanks for replying,the pre-formed links are very small. Dry brushing is an idea though but my eyesight is brilliant lol. I have a big magnifying glass with surrounding light to help me. Appreciate your ideas though,cheers

 

[PaulTRose]

Welcome to the party

There's a few on here that do floaty boaty things...., one is bound to be along soon with an answer

 

[paulb]

Welcome to the party

There's a few on here that do floaty boaty things...., one is bound to be along soon with an answer

Thanks very much for replying,cheers

 

[Jim R]

A warm welcome to the forum. Join in and have fun.
As far as the chains are concerned I would try a fine brush and a steady hand

 

[paulb]

Cheers Jim,thanks for your comment,appreciated

 

[scottie3158]

Welcome to the forum

 

[minitnkr]

Makeup foam is firm enough so a very light touch with almost no paint on it will work wonders picking out the highlights. You would need to get it from a user though, as to buy it, I've only seen it in bulk.

 

[paulb]

Makeup foam is firm enough so a very light touch with almost no paint on it will work wonders picking out the highlights. You would need to get it from a user though, as to buy it, I've only seen it in bulk.

Ok thanks very much for the info,i will look into it,very much appreciated,thanks again.

 

[papa 695]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

 

[paulb]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

Thank you ,looking forward for a lot of help in the future.

 

[flyjoe180]

Welcome aboard Paul

 

[paulb]

Welcome aboard Paul

Thanks

 

[pjgtech]

The make up foam is a good idea, forgot I had some of those, see pic, think you can pick them up via amazon, temu, or your local Boots, Pound Land, Home Bargains, etc etc for just few quid and they will last years. They come in all shapes and sizes... Just pull/cut bits off, dab a bit of paint on and away you go (obviously remove most of the paint first if dry brushing) they give a good stippled look too if required....

 

[boatman]

HI from me the Boatman got called that as i build ships so welcome an yes you have herd from the guys so yes try dry brushin on the chaines as im near the end of my big 1/200 scale USS HORNET for the DOLITTLE RAID ON JAPAN but in my kit i got proper chains to fit on the ankors an i'll help if i can but 1/350th is a bit too small for me but there is p/m an bob an several others who have built this ship in this scale so plenty of help on here
chrisb

 

[paulb]

HI from me the Boatman got called that as i build ships so welcome an yes you have herd from the guys so yes try dry brushin on the chaines as im near the end of my big 1/200 scale USS HORNET for the DOLITTLE RAID ON JAPAN but in my kit i got proper chains to fit on the ankors an i'll help if i can but 1/350th is a bit too small for me but there is p/m an bob an several others who have built this ship in this scale so plenty of help on here
chrisb

Hi boatman,thanks for your reply. I thought my 1/350 scale looked big but 1/200 is massive,where do you find the room to showcase it lol. I will keep a lookout on other posts but the chain links are really small and i don't want to fill in the holes in the chain but it might be something i cann't get round. Other members have been great to me and my problem so thanks to you and all. If i mess it up would i be able to use paint thinner with maybe a cotton bud and remove the paint and re-try,i don't want to mess up the deck paint? Thanks again for your info

 

[paulb]

The make up foam is a good idea, forgot I had some of those, see pic, think you can pick them up via amazon, temu, or your local Boots, Pound Land, Home Bargains, etc etc for just few quid and they will last years. They come in all shapes and sizes... Just pull/cut bits off, dab a bit of paint on and away you go (obviously remove most of the paint first if dry brushing) they give a good stippled look too if required....
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Ok thanks very much

 

[boatman]

Hi boatman,thanks for your reply. I thought my 1/350 scale looked big but 1/200 is massive,where do you find the room to showcase it lol. I will keep a lookout on other posts but the chain links are really small and i don't want to fill in the holes in the chain but it might be something i cann't get round. Other members have been great to me and my problem so thanks to you and all. If i mess it up would i be able to use paint thinner with maybe a cotton bud and remove the paint and re-try,i don't want to mess up the deck paint? Thanks again for your info

HI Paul you asked where i display the ship when done well my freind came round an fitted me up 4 big shelves so no probs on where it will be on show an there will be mini eletric sockets for the eletric wires from the ship to plug into so hopefully she should look good all lit up with 16 B25 MICHELLS ON THE FLIGHT DECK an 3 fighters
chrisb

 

[paulb]

HI Paul you asked where i display the ship when done well my freind came round an fitted me up 4 big shelves so no probs on where it will be on show an there will be mini eletric sockets for the eletric wires from the ship to plug into so hopefully she should look good all lit up with 16 B25 MICHELLS ON THE FLIGHT DECK an 3 fighters
chrisb

Sounds really good,well impressed. If possible if you don't mind could you send a picture of finished ship. Each B25 must take you a while?