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BTW Del, what size are the etch frames? Just to get an idea of the size of etch you are working with. Looks good though cant wait to see it. Steve
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stevie_o wrote:BTW Del, what size are the etch frames? Just to get an idea of the size of etch you are working with.
Looks good though cant wait to see it.
Steve Hi Steve,  The railing etch frame is 17 x 5 cms (includes: vertical ladders) The crane, smoke stack grill etc is 14.5 x 5 cms The size don`t mean much to me at the moment, but I`m sure it will soon.  Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi Derek, great to hear you're about to get started.... looking forward to seeing glue being applied to plastic to bring it all together..... Will be watching....
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Alan
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Hi Derek. Will be watching with great interest. Good luck with all the etch you are using. Look forward to seeing your start. Ian Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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 Hi Derek Nice to see your getting started, just take your time with the etch and just ask if you need any tips. By the way most people would have just taken a picture of the etch with a penny showing to give a comparison . best of luck with the build regards Andy  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All, Firstly, thanks to all above for the encouragement and offers of assistance (not if)but I think "when" required. Now for the  I`m stupid bit didn`t think to do the penny shot with the etch so here it is in pic 1. Oh how I wish I hadn`t done that, it looks scary now Anyway the seal on the glue is officially broken and the "BISMARK" is under way at last. This kit is 1:400 scale and the hull halves were a bit of a pain to get to lay straight to each other. Pic 2: Hull halves are together Pic 3: Shows the joint bracing plates and the hull side reinforcements Well that`s the start Just one more pic to show the size of this beast. For those with wonky eyesight like myself, it`s just over two feet in length. See pic 4 So, that`s all for today. Happy Building Regards delboy271155 (Derek) delboy271155 attached the following image(s): COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-x-G...&hash=item540549c5bdThou rely recommend this glue for small etch,sold out but should be able to find some,gives you time to position pieces not like super glue and it dries clear, just checked plenty on e bay. Rob http://www.hiroboy.com/catalog/..._57&products_id=5491Builds, deag Zero, D51, Senna MP4/4
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Nice to see this under way, will be following as always.
Oh and thanks for the penny shot, I am much happier now
Jase“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Hi Rob Many thanks - now on order Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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jase wrote:Nice to see this under way, will be following as always.
Oh and thanks for the penny shot, I am much happier now
Jase Hi Jase Glad you happy, have left penny on my table as a reminder. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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