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#961 Posted : 14 February 2013 10:13:17

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ISSUE 65 BUILD

This is a photo of the underside of the fitted bow:-

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#962 Posted : 14 February 2013 10:17:25

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ISSUE 66 BUILD

Hi Team in this build we fit some of the metalwork and pipework pieces, also fitting wall piece 360 from issue 43, I hope the photos tell the story:-

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#963 Posted : 14 February 2013 10:23:21

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ISSUE 66 BUILD

Well thats all for now questions and comments always welcome, thank you for looking in BigGrin

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#964 Posted : 14 February 2013 10:34:47

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Hi Mike ,
Its looking great mate. I've collected upto 75 at the moment but still not got past 22. Ive had issue 23 missing but have just back ordered it. I will be using your build as a tutorial as you take so many pictures that u see things fromdifferent angles than the mags. I might not start it for some time but am looking forward to it. And you build looks awesome. Keep it up mate.

Chris.. BigGrin

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1/350 Revell Tirpitz Platinum Edition (Pontos PE and Wooden deck) plus extra Eduard PE set and extra MK1 door sets.

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#965 Posted : 14 February 2013 11:52:04

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Loving the build mike it's great to have u back

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#966 Posted : 14 February 2013 13:50:33

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Mike, It's looking good, it will be interesting to see how smooth we can get the transition between the timber and plastic at the bow as i have reservations about a step that has formed on mine.

Good to see you back here.

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#967 Posted : 14 February 2013 19:06:34

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Hi Chris thank you for the compliment BigGrin

it is appreciated Kind regards Mike

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#968 Posted : 14 February 2013 20:22:11

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Looking good Cool

Doc to lare to email so may have to find another way to get it to you.

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#969 Posted : 14 February 2013 22:21:27

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S2ksean wrote:

Loving the build mike it's great to have u back

Hi Sean thank you BigGrin

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#970 Posted : 14 February 2013 23:12:45

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sorry to hijack post but did you get dowel rods with issue 75, my packet from newsagent was sealed with only brass fret but picture showed dowel. newsagent is checking Bored

but not holding much hope. emailed hachette they say will check stock Blink

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#971 Posted : 15 February 2013 10:21:37

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Virtue86 wrote:

Hi thank you, sorry to hear about the step at the bow please send me a photo of your bow, for me to see the problem.

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#972 Posted : 15 February 2013 10:23:57

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sorry to hijack post but did you get dowel rods with issue 75, my packet from newsagent was sealed with only brass fret but picture showed dowel. newsagent is checking Bored

but not holding much hope. emailed hachette they say will check stock Blink

Hi Thank you for bringing this to my attention, I have checked my 75 and you are right the dowels are missing, I will contact Hachette BigGrin

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#973 Posted : 15 February 2013 19:46:45

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Looking good Cool

Doc to lare to email so may have to find another way to get it to you.

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Cheers Jase Kind regards Mike ThumpUp

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#974 Posted : 15 February 2013 20:18:17

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ISSUE 67 BUILD

Hi Team this is the first "MEATY" ISSUE for a while, first we fit part 361 (from part 66 ):-

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#975 Posted : 15 February 2013 20:23:12

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ISSUE 67 BUILD

Then we prepare the decorative deck coverings, and cut to fit checking measurements all the time:-

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ISSUE 67 BUILD

I used a steel rule and scalpel to cut the deck coverings.

Next job is to clean the brass etch prior to painting, for this I purchased nail varnish remover for £1, and applied and rubbed the brass with cotten buds (use it sparingly, and do not get it on any plastic parts) please use it in a well ventilated room:-

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ISSUE 67 BUILD

The paint I used is for under coat Tamiya surface primer and of course Humbrol matt as per the instructions:-

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ISSUE 67 BUILD

Here is the result of the primer:-

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ISSUE 67 BUILD

Then of course the Humbrol Acylic Spray paint two coats in all:-

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ISSUE 67 BUILD

Now to glue the deck coverings ( after allowing the paint to Harden over 24 hours) I prepared some wood blocks to use with mini long bars, I am sure the photos will show how I used them, and I used my favourit wood glue Aliphatic resin:-

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