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Tirpitz with this and that, slow return for me
Primed and top coated the lower superstructure and deck fittings prior to the wood deck and then used VMS cleaner and etch primer before spraying the pe with mr surfacer. Next a new experience, brush painting the pe decks. Have AK wood deck paint, so using that All the turrets, funnel and...- BattleshipBob
- Post #176
- Forum: Ships Under Construction
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Tirpitz with this and that, slow return for me
Evening Jim , much appreciated- BattleshipBob
- Post #175
- Forum: Ships Under Construction
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Tirpitz with this and that, slow return for me
Apologies for late response. Many thanks, finally coming to life!- BattleshipBob
- Post #174
- Forum: Ships Under Construction
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Going awol
Evening Paul hope your new start goes according to plan Look forward to pics of the new modelling cave!- BattleshipBob
- Post #13
- Forum: Chit-Chat
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Back to modeling after 40 years
Welcome aboard sir!- BattleshipBob
- Post #10
- Forum: Introduce yourself
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Latest Acquisitions (2026)
I think a bargain, 4 mahogany plinths. 20 x 10 cm, £4.50 each. Just need a light sand and stain. Ideal for pedestals to display a ship Saw by accident on Facebook, tamiya do plastic sheet with masking tape, ideal for ships hulls, especially 1 / 200. Plus VMS liquid mask- BattleshipBob
- Post #203
- Forum: Chit-Chat
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Is scale modelling a cheap or expensive hobby?
Thankfully I have my teachers pension as well- BattleshipBob
- Post #42
- Forum: General Modelling chat
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Is scale modelling a cheap or expensive hobby?
Hi Chris Sorry to confuse, the cancer isn't back but it's the 2nd time in 4 yrs. She beat it first time and we'll beat the bloody thing again! When Paul the excellent payroll officer told me about the 9yrs NI over pay, he immediately said " before you even ask, NO! You can't get it back" I...- BattleshipBob
- Post #39
- Forum: General Modelling chat
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Is scale modelling a cheap or expensive hobby?
Many thanks sir Well doing the basic calculations of adding my teachers pension to the state, deducting the tax allowance, then taking off 20% tax the remains . I should be about £800 a month better off?? I'll know in less than a yr!- BattleshipBob
- Post #37
- Forum: General Modelling chat
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What's on the Bench 2025
Hull done and lower superstructure primed and top coated in laquer, so next is attempt at brush painting front / wood deck ( Pe ) and the middle metal deck. Going to use acrylics. Never brush painted this big a area apart from the house of course. Bit too small for my Wickes roller lol- BattleshipBob
- Post #237
- Forum: General Modelling chat
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Boatmans 1/200 scale USS HORNET CV8 BUILD AN LIGHTS for the Doolittle raid on japan
That's looking superb Chris, luv the camo- BattleshipBob
- Post #283
- Forum: Ships Under Construction
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Is scale modelling a cheap or expensive hobby?
My two pence or Euros worth. Any hobby is what you want it to be, of course. Just enjoy and make sure you buy a large enough swear box and bulk paracetamol lol. To be honest i have spent a fair few ££ over the last few yrs. Not helped by loving gadgets and deals! The attic fleet is rather...- BattleshipBob
- Post #35
- Forum: General Modelling chat
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Tirpitz with this and that, slow return for me
Thanks Scottie, appreciated- BattleshipBob
- Post #171
- Forum: Ships Under Construction
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Tirpitz with this and that, slow return for me
Cheers Pete.- BattleshipBob
- Post #170
- Forum: Ships Under Construction
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Tirpitz with this and that, slow return for me
Too kind John, good to know that a brown envelope stuffed with £££ still works lol- BattleshipBob
- Post #169
- Forum: Ships Under Construction
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Tirpitz with this and that, slow return for me
Right, hull finally painted, not accurate colours but please remember. This a practice build, so using paint i have in stock. Some touch up needed but reasonably happy Thanks John, improving bit by it 👍- BattleshipBob
- Post #165
- Forum: Ships Under Construction
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thinking of getting this
Bugger the cost, splash the cash lol. As John says the taxman is always ready to take a wedge of cash, certainly robbing me. Going to buy a benchvent booth when I eventually find a modelling room, if you enjoy the hobby, go for it!!- BattleshipBob
- Post #17
- Forum: Chit-Chat
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Photos not working?
What was left was the truck mechanics method, hot spanner or rather large adjustment device ( hammer )- BattleshipBob
- Post #17
- Forum: Chit-Chat
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Photos not working?
Logged out and knocked phone off. Restarted and logged back in. Worked! So will have to see if it's all ok. Thanks john- BattleshipBob
- Post #15
- Forum: Chit-Chat
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Tirpitz with this and that, slow return for me
Right, hull finally painted, not accurate colours but please remember. This a practice build, so using paint i have in stock. Some touch up needed but reasonably happy- BattleshipBob
- Post #163
- Forum: Ships Under Construction
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