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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Navy - Military - Battleships: => Topic started by: Tomasz. on August 06, 2010, 07:56:51 pm
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Hello friends! It is nice to see you again in my next relation. As you see below, this time I decided to get a ship-legend on my desk - german II WW battleship Bismarck (scale 1:100 R/C a full scratch polystyrene made). In my opinion it is boring to write a lot so I'm going to concentrate on photos. Have a nice watch!
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Wonderful!! What plans are you working too?
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Wonderful!! What plans are you working too?
Bismarck - Modellbauplan (http://www.christian-schmidt.com/product_info.php?products_id=85)
AJ-Press monography Bismarck-Class Battleships part. 15/16/17/18/19 (http://aj-press.home.pl/archiv_euro.HTM)
Das Original im detail (http://www.simonfreyverlag.de/index.php/unsere-buecher?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=5&category_id=1)
Anatomy of the ship (http://www.bismarck-class.dk/miscellaneous/book_reviews/conway/conway_aots_bismarck_book_review.html)
Internet (http://www.google.pl/search?hl=en&q=Bismarck&aq=f&aqi=g10&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=)
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Arado Ar-196 A4
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Wow! That's some seriously impressive scratchbuilding work :-)) Is the anti-slip texturing on the deck made up from individual bits of styrene rod/strip? :o
Styrene plastic is also my favourite material for modelling non-wood parts of ship models, though I don't have quite your level of skill!
Will you be building the hull from scratch (if so, what material/technique) or using a pre-made moulding?
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Wow! That's some seriously impressive scratchbuilding work :-)) Is the anti-slip texturing on the deck made up from individual bits of styrene rod/strip?
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Will you be building the hull from scratch (if so, what material/technique) or using a pre-made moulding?
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Tomasz,
That's outstanding craftsmanship O0
I think this build should be under the Masterclass heading.
Looking forward to the rest of the build.
In Awe - Martin doon under :o
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Fantastic job my friend! Your work is out of this world! I love to see scratch-building of such quality and level, you've really made my day! PLEASE, keep posting!!!
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Great!!! Keep the pictures coming!!!
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Amazing!!!
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Watching with envy :-)) :-))
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Simply outstanding . :-)) :-)) :-))
Bowwave
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Unbelievable work.! Keep the pictures coming.
John
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Excellent work......I am waiting for that Arado to fly!
Rex
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Usually I don't follow any posts in the warship category, but this one is simply outstanding.
Regards
Wilhelm
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I just started my first build on the forum and after following this thread I know I'm down in the Blue square league.
This build of tomasz is definitely premier league
Geoff
But I do hope to get promoted as the build really gets underway- well make the playoffs anyway.
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The workmanship on the Arado puts some kitmakers to shame, if i live to be 200years old i couldn't reach your level, <:(
Hope you keep building as i for one would love to see her in her full glory. :-))
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Hi Tomasz ....I have never studied the Bismarck ....but what are those 40 different sized pipe or tube protrusions around thye top of the funnel proper?..... Derek
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These pipes are outlet exhusts for the diesel engines I belive.
Making my 1/200 Bismarck as I am, and the detail involved in THAT, I am amazed at the level of detail on this model!
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Tomasz, how did you get all the curves in the material you used on the funnel - looks fantastic
Geoff
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Tomasz, how did you get all the curves in the material you used on the funnel ...
it's magic ok2
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These pipes are outlet exhusts for the diesel engines I belive.
Making my 1/200 Bismarck as I am, and the detail involved in THAT, I am amazed at the level of detail on this model!
Quite an assortment of tank vents such as fuel & lube oil etc. as well as things such as boiler safety valve vents, there were twelve boilers as well as eight 500w diesel generators which probably vented outside the main funnel as well as possibly crank case vents.
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Unbelievable ---- Have just decided that I'll no longer post my beginners efforts on here anymore, there just can't be a comparison of interest. {-)
Tomasz, you can't get away with "magic", come on share the how to do it bits for us novices you clever bu--er!
Regards, Tony. :-))
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Tomasz, you can't get away with "magic", come on share the how to do it bits for us novices you clever bu--er!
Regards, Tony. :-))
I feel the same - looking at Tomasz build post my build log of Brave Borderer seems a total novice job (and it really is)- I'll keep building BB but no more posting. <:(
Come on Tomasz, tell us how you do it - I will NEVER reach your standards but I can improve my current and future builds with your advice and practical knowledge. :-)) :-)) :-))
Martin doon under
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In my opinion it is boring to write a lot so I'm going to concentrate on photos. Have a nice watch!
Tomasz,
This is the only mistake you have made with your post. Myself and others would agree that you writing some stuff would be NOT BORING at all. So please write some stuff and explain HOW YOU DO IT...
Martin du
I think I repeated myself O0
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Dear Tomasz,
I want to add my voice to the requests for more information please. Your work is outstanding and it would be a real help for just a little more detail on how you do it. I'm sure it would help us all achieve more or better, and for a lot of us, that is why we model.
many thanks,
Chris
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Hello Friends! Sorry but the main problem is the fact that I'm not able to explain you everything due to lack of my english language knowledge. That is why I decided only to put photos and I feel sorry for that. But I hope that it's not a huge problem for you. Greetings Tomasz
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Hello Tomasz, one thing for sure ----- you could learn to speak fluent English far quicker, than I could EVER, build models to your standard!! O0
Regards, Tony. :-))
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Keep the pictures coming my friend! Fantastic work!!! And a little bit of explanation of how you do it PLEASE! I'm sure you can do it!
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for me is a wonderfull job and care with the construction
superb :-))
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Holy mackerel this guys is GOOD . Tomasz my congratulations on superb build .
Bowwave O0 :-)) :-)) :-))
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That is some seriously impressive workmanship! On my first glance at the photos of the painted funnel, I genuinely thought it was a 3D rendering rather than an actual part.
(as an aircraft as well as ship/boat modeller, I really like the Arados too, they're as good as most 1/48 models I've seen!)
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for me is a wonderfull job and care with the construction
superb :-))
Thank you for your comment! I hope that I will manage to keep the same high scale of details until the end Moreover I also keep eye on your model, it is also an excellent workmanship! Greetings!
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Very nice build of BISMARCK! :-)) Keep us updated, please! :-)
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Hello Admirals! On sunday I managed to paint funnel decks and today other details but it's not the end of my "paintbrush funnel story" There is a need to correct a little colours in a few places and of course what is the most important to paint characteristic black and white strips. The main grey colour is definitive. All painted by Revell enamels. Greetings!
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Hi Tomasz,
that really is very, very good work.
A quick question: when painting the camouflage, did you use masking tape or something similar to get the straight lines or just do it by freehand?
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Achieving such effect by freehand would be very difficult so I decided to use tamiya masking tape and alluminium foil.
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Hi Tomasz,
the reason I asked was I thought it might have been difficult to get the masking tape around all the bits and pieces!
Keep going - you are doing great work!
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Good evening friends!
Little by little and we've got another funnel detail This time silver coloured top (by Humbrol 56)
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Very nice paint job! :-))
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Absolutely fabulous work!!
John
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Keep posting my friend!
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Anyone else going to take up knitting, with me? %%
Fabulous work. :-))
Andy
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Anyone else going to take up knitting, with me? %%
Fabulous work. :-))
Andy
Yeh....now where'd I put that scane of wool? O0
John
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Wonderful work manship, but i've already said this before, with regard, the knitting! since i have being watching this build, i haven't touched a model boat, i have a 5 foot HMS.Daring Type 45 to finish off, i go to my model room and look at her, and think, nah! what else can i build, and i have been making aircraft and armour kits from 1/72 scale up to 1/32 nd, i have just lost the feel for boats about now! i don't blame Tomasz, its all me, maybe need i another hobby!
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Wonderful work manship, but i've already said this before, with regard, the knitting! since i have being watching this build, i haven't touched a model boat, i have a 5 foot HMS.Daring Type 45 to finish off, i go to my model room and look at her, and think, nah! what else can i build, and i have been making aircraft and armour kits from 1/72 scale up to 1/32 nd, i have just lost the feel for boats about now! i don't blame Tomasz, its all me, maybe need i another hobby!
Thanks again for your complements! But do not even try to give up!Type 45 destoyer is a very interesting, contemporary ship worth of finishing! If you stop your project I will stop mine! Greetings!
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Ha Ha! If you stop doing yours i would have everyone after me!, maybe in the New Year, when its no so cold i will give it another go, i do want to see it on the water, as no idear if she will float!
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Ok, so I am waiting for next year sea trials
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Hi Tomasz, I found this newsreel film which shows the launch of the Bismarck in Hamburg:
http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=7879
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Hi Tomasz, PLEASE tell me you've been modelling for forty years and that your a time served professional model builder! ------------------ PLEASE?? {:-{ {:-{
breathtaking Tomasz, :-)) kind regards, Tony
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Could do with a bit more detail ok2
Stunning work!!
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I have to say it, Stunning Work Tomasz!
Its disappointing to read that some modellers consider giving up after seeing work like this, to me its something to aspire to!
Remember its models like this that probably first attracted many of us into the hobby in the first place. Never give up just keep going one day you will get there! :-))
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Excellent work so far, this rates up there with some of the best modeling I have seen in the over 30 years that I have been in the hobby and industry.
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Some how I have to turn this quality of work into inspiration and not depression........... :embarrassed: :embarrassed: :embarrassed:
Great work, love looking at the outcomes
Andrew
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How many times have we said, that`s fantastic,
then somethink like this comes along, and tops it???
Absolutely fantastic workmanship,
Ken.
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Stunning work Tomasz!!
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Absolutely amazing Tomasz, :-)) You really must have excellent dexterity in your fingers and perfect eyesight!
Regards, Tony
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that's it........I'm giving up modeling and take up knitting. Absolutely fabulous work. Keep the pictures coming. :-))
John
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this is the final coat of paint and the piece is finished
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Tomasz,
Thank you for sharing your work with us. It's stunning.
Although I won't get even close to your quality, it really does help to have something so good to aspire to!
Please keep the photos coming.
best wishes,
Chris
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Only one word to describe this build.
Fantastic, Amazing, Brilliant. :-)) OK, three words then. Keep the pictures coming Tomasz.
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Wonderful Tomasz, thank you for sharing.
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I am ABSOLUTELY gob-smacked!!! And I thought I was anally retentive when it came to detail!!!!! %%
This is incredible - Tomasz......do you hold classes?????
Are ALL these pieces produced from scratch or do you resin cast repetitive parts such as the searchlight or the handrail fixings?
I am in awe...
Carl
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Its been said before, the detail leaves me aghast. However, I look at the time frame this being built in. The speed with which the model is going together makes this work even more mind boggling.
John
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Are ALL these pieces produced from scratch or do you resin cast repetitive parts such as the searchlight or the handrail fixings?
Hello! I am glad to hear such a nice words Everything is only polistyrene made. There are no any resin cast pieces because polistyrene is an excellent material with amazing capabilities so thanks to this I am able to construct wide range of parts only by my hands.
Greetings.
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Superbly done with such dexterity and attention to the fine detail . O0 :-))
Bowwave
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Dear Captains! Sorry for a little retardation in my shipyard but my friend from Thailand have proposed me a little restoration of his model. Here below some photos before and after restoration:
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Very tidy restoration.
Bob
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Nice work on the little restoration...er Major rebuild is more like it Tomasz.
I look forward to your next installmant on your Bismarck.
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Welcome back Tomasz. More BRILLIANT work, as usual. :-))
Keep the pictures coming. O0
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Brilliant, just pure brilliant. I am looking forward to seeing this masterpiece finished.
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How in God's name do you do it??????????????????????
Amazing - and thank you for sharing!!!!
C
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Tomasz,
Amazing work.
Is there anyway that you could show us, in a series of photos, how you achieve such delicacy of work please?.... Just once...please!
I'm serious. If you could post some pictures to show what you do to cut out such small parts so accurately, and assemble them with such precision. Don't worry about the text, the words; believe me your results say everything.
Thank you for sharing this with us.
Chris
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All I can say is wow!!!!!
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So, this time I would like to present you "step by step" how I did my superstructure
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Just found this build, WOW :o
The funnel and searchlight platforms are a work of art,
the detail is exquisite even down to the first aid boxes.
Salute Tomasz. :-))
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Tomasz There would be many people looking forward to you showing us a step by step guide,
Geoff
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All these elements have been drawn in CorelDraw and printed on ordinary sheet of printing paper. Next step is to transfer drafts from paper to polystyrene. The clou of this part is to mark all main points what in case of square parts is very easy and what we have to do is only to focus on 4 corners. Of course in case of rounded shapes there is a need to make much more marks which are necessary to reflect original element.
The element has been cut by using steel made ruler and Olfa’s knife. To achieve desirable effect I had to cut polystyrene a few times because due to it’s thickness one cut was not enough. Of course in case of rounded shapes I am not able to use ruler so such elements are cut by my own hands and it’s not a huge problem.
What about these rounded corners of my superstructure I was able to kick this problem by using an appropriate diameter steel made cylinder or upper part of drill. In case of bending polystyrene without help of such a “complex and sophisticated” item the effort could not be acceptable because of possibility of cracks
Finally, the easiest part – to fix all these elements to frame. To realize this part quickly and without problems I prefer using instant glue (in polish “CA” or “Cyjanoakrylowy”). The crucial factor before fixing both polystyrene parts is to harsh their surfaces by a sandpaper - this operation gives us guarantee that joint will be very strong. Of course if time is not essential I will use an ordinary glue for plastic models. The main drawback of this “long lasting” option is the fact that simple glues for plastic kits need a lot of time to achieve an appropriate effect and are not able to put together another very important material – foamed PVC. The foamed PVC is the main material to construct hull’s frames.
This time that’s all. Pending your questions.
Greetings
Tomasz
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You make it look easy, but that level of precision is phenomenal!
Thank you for sharing this with us, we are all in awe!
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Dear Tomasz,
Thank you for posting a description of your work. It really is a great help for those of us trying to improve our modelmaking techniques.
I know you said in an earlier posting that you prefered using photos only as you were worried about your English. You shouldn't have worried, your English is good and totally understandable.
In English we call the glue CA too (cyanoacrylate).
Chris
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Oh my! And there was me thinking you had a thousand tiny elves doing this magnificent workmanship for you.
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I look forwards to reading more and learning more from your work.
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Firstly, I would like to thank you Chris for your complements. Such kind of opinion makes me eager to intense work But now let’s leave these complements and go back to my report.
So, I have prepared a superstructure sides and cut square illuminators. I did them also by engraving main points and cutting out lines between the points.
Sometimes there can be problem with suitable cut so I prefer to reduce a little the size of cutting out shape. This gives us ability to make some corrections in case of poorly cut holes. The corrections can be done for example by using small, flat file.
Next step is to glue 0,25 mm thick polystyrene stripes from the other side (later in my relation I will answer what was the cause of this move)
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The next step was to glue these narrow stripes of polystyrene to a superstructure. Their main role is to imitate steel edges which separate wooden covered deck.
As you see here below I showed drilled holes – future illuminators. After a few attempts I realized that the best method to achieve excellently rounded holes is to use designed to wood drill (just like this one on the photo).
Another work was to glue the superstructure’s sides by 0,25 mm thick polystyrene stripes but a little bit wider than the sides.
The wider strips were necessary to acquire an appropriate ridge which was clearly visible on original ship.
Greetings
Tomasz
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I have also been pleased with the results using a wood drilling bit, especially if you can back the plastic on a wooden block for drilling.
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Welcome again sailors! As far as the superstructure deck details are concerned this time I decided to show you my battle command center version. During my work with this element I used all methods that I have presented before excluding rivets, so in this part of my tutorial I would like to present you how I made them.
An Upper part of this construction is made from 0,25 mm polystyrene with marked points – future rivets sites…
…then I used a mill to have rounded socket
Thanks to suitable stick with diameter a little bit smaller than sockets I forced rivet’s heads..
…which after everything look like on photo below
The next step was to secure future rivet’s by using CA. Glue gives us guarantee that rivets will not deform in the future.
To gain an appropriate rivet’s shape a little sandpaper work was necessary
Thanks to a little converted needle I made square holes in rivet’s heads
Finally, this “technology” gave me ability to start mass production of rivets…
…and the effect you can see below:
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Firstly, I would like to thank you Chris for your complements. Such kind of opinion makes me eager to intense work But now let’s leave these complements and go back to my report.......................................................
Just hold it there a cotton-pickin' moment Tommy boy! <*<
Let's not leave the compliments ......... you are more than worthy of every compliment that comes your way.
In the first case, your English is wonderful and a joy to read. Very, very well done Tomasz. :-))
And in the second instance, your build quality is second to none. Excellent work with the greatest attention to detail. :-) :-)
Thank you very much Tomasz for taking the time to share your wonderful project with us on Mayhem. It serves to inspire us all to reach the standard that you do.
Good luck on your exceptional build my friend and I just hope that the paths (or courses) of my HMS RODNEY and your SMS BISMARCK do not cross. If they did, I think that this time the RODNEY would run a mile in appreciation of the BISMARCK's vastly superior craftsmanship. :-)) :-))
Once again, very many thanks and keep 'em coming.
Yarpie.
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Armoured command center has been covered by primer and received a few details.
Last few days were also spent on building next level of superstructure.
And here below is my primer by Motip
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Here below is presented a test illuminator which has been ordered in Mr Piotr Czerkasow company "MASTER". (http://www.master-model.pl/) The external diameter is 5 mm and the quality of this product seems to be excellent.
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So, little by little another stage of superstructure has been almost completed. A small part of next stage has been covered by acquired to the role of grating - cut furniture tape.
Simultaneously an admiral bridge was build
And…I couldn't resist from assembling all almost done elements.
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Thomasz outstanding work :-))
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Tomasz Brilliant work as usual. I really enjoy your posts.
Geoff
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this model will look insanely awesome when its finnished...
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Very nice build! :-))
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this model will look insanely awesome when its finnished...
It looks insanely awesome even BEFORE it's finished. :-))
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Another level of superstructure has been completed. As you see below it has received final shape and colours now it's time to complete some details like for instance - AA guns.
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Tomasz as usual your work is top class
Geoff
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Beautiful paintwork Tomasz, what do you use for masking?
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Tamyia masking tape.
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uff i feel like quitting after seeing this! VERY nice work Tomas i always look forward to reading your updates, i'm looking forward to the hull work though :-))
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I started laying of a wooden deck. External boards firstly
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Nice! :-)) Keep on posting, please.
Bye.
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Only just discovered this thread. Fantastic workmanship and look forward to seeing more.
Andy
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When they were handing out Brains and Talent, i don't know about being at the back of the line, i wasn't even in the queue
Its not fair! as he picks up teddybear and kicks it out of the window! >>:-(
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He must have 1:100 workers working for him!!! :o
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Absolutely amazing!!!
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Tomasz, I must add my thanks also for sharing your wonderful build. Honestly, this is better quality than many official Shipwrights models in museums. I can never make to this quality, but I have learned much that will hopefully help me improve my technique.
More please ! :-))
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Beautiful, Well done
John
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Tomasz,
How is your build going? I'm sure I speak for most of us on this forum when I say I miss your build photos and descriptions.
Please post again soon.
Chris
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Tomasz:
Where have you gone, for those of us who have been following your Bismarck Project, some are getting concerned. I hope that your in good health ant that we will see you here again soon.
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Tomasz:
Where have you gone, for those of us who have been following your Bismarck Project, some are getting concerned. I hope that your in good health ant that we will see you here again soon.
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Tomasz was last on the forum Today at 04:54:16 AM so he's still around.
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Tomasz has really been an inspiration to us all, my own building skill could be compared to an apprentice watchmaker with a 2lb hammer compared to this. It certainly has given me the inspiration to try harder with my own builds, and to be a little more patient at learning new skills. Really looking forward to more from this master builder.
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I had a PM, he says, "I'll be back... shortly!"
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Two Admiral boats
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Hi again !!!! :)
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Welcome back, I missed seeing your build thread which to my mind is the best model I've seen in a very long time.
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Just out of curiosity....
How long will a 1:100 Bismarck be?
Make my Tirpitz look like its been put together by gibbons :(
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Welcome back, I missed seeing your build thread which to my mind is the best model I've seen in a very long time.
big thx :embarrassed:
How long will a 1:100 Bismarck be?
hard to say, 5-10 years (maybe) ok2
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It will be 100th the length of the original ship - you can look that up.
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2.5metres long (8foot 3inches long), so definitly a Trailer, estate car or two part hull job. That is still excellent work Tomasz. I am inspired by it and will keep my eye out for further progress. Sometimes, huge projects burn your enthusiasm out, so pace yourself!
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Bloody hell!!!! That is incredible work. :o
So glad that this build hasn't fallen off the radar........... O0
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Can't wait to see the Finnish model, if only I could be a quarter that good <:( keep up the good work.
Chris <:( <:( <:(
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Flakvierling C38
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better quality ok2
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Tomasz......that is amazing scale quality :-))
Interestingly, I found versions of the Flakvieling C38 mounting that used hand elevation drive [two men = four hands] as opposed to hydraulic drive.....
Studies have shown that these Flakvieling C38 mountings were far superior to the AA mounts as used by the RN at the time.......Derek
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Welcome back . I have missed your work, the flak guns are amazing, as to be expected from you. I for one can't get enough of your work. :-)) :-)) :-))
Chris
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another detail completed
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Those matches look so real! %)
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:} Excellent work Tomasz. I love the spent casingsl baskets.
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Tomasz
Brilliant work and build quality, some thing I'm sure we all aspire to- I certainly do! Look forward to your next instalment.
Derek
The C38 may have been supposedly superior but it suffered a massive flaw- it was designed to predict modern aircraft for the time I.e Messerschmitt 109 speeds not Fairey Swordfish, due to the predicter sights set to shoot down modern aircraft the AA guns continually fired forward of the Swordfish never getting close to the them!- so the closer the attacking Swordfish got, the further the sights were out, the poor old swordfish wasn't fast enough for the modern AA sights! Which meant the Bismarck was defenceless against an obsolete torpedo bomber.
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2cm FLAK30s Tomasz? Lovely work :-))
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2cm FLAK30s Tomasz? Lovely work :-))
thx mate
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Tomasz I have just got a book by Kagero it's a Polish- English publication, topdrawings No 15. The Battleship Bismark, it's by WaldeMar Goralski.
Have you seen this?. The drawings and detailed pictures are brilliant and a big help to anyone making a model of Bismark. I am so very impressed with your model work its fantastic, keep up the good work. :-)) :-)) :-)) .
Chris
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Tomasz I have just got a book by Kagero it's a Polish- English publication, topdrawings No 15. The Battleship Bismark, it's by WaldeMar Goralski.
Have you seen this?. The drawings and detailed pictures are brilliant and a big help to anyone making a model of Bismark. I am so very impressed with your model work its fantastic, keep up the good work. :-)) :-)) :-)) .
Chris
give me your e-mail address, I show you something ok2
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give me your e-mail address, I show you something ok2
Have sent you a personal message. Thanks
Chris
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Well Done Tomasz,
Every now and again, a Model Maker of note comes to the surface who gives us all inspiration. And you my friend are one of those!!
I look forward to watching your progress, and hope that one day I can attain your level of skill.
Nige
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Hi Tomasz, what colour grey are you using for the superstructure, as every site I go on gives a different colour, >>:-(
Which make of paint and number ? the one you are using looks right :-)). Speak to you soon.
Chris
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Revell
Grey - enamel 32374/ acrylic 36374
Tank Grey - enamel 32178/ acrylic 36178
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hey created more items
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Welcome back :-)) it's been nearly a year since your last update, please tell us how far you have got with her.
Chris
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I have nothing more, everything shows on a regular basis {:-{
16 mm height, 116 elements each
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Picture on post 174 - thought it was a bunch of star wars gun ships from film 4 (episode 1), lol
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Twin 37mm AA guns? Lovely work as ever Tomasz!
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These guns are models in there own right, :-)) I would be proud just to do them, let alone the ship itself. Can't wait to see more :-)) :-)) :-))
Chris
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a little better quality ok2
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Tomasz, thank you for your continued updates.
After so long building, patience really is a virtue mate.
Very well done so far, every aspect has proved to be a work of art.
Sandy.
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created 105mm guns
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Love to see your crew if you ever create any, those guns are works of art at that scale, I struggle with crude crew at 180 - never mind highly detailed at 100 (and believe me - my crew is as crude as you can imagine {-) )
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little change
left side old element - right side new element
now I'm happy
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Wow! They could have been completly different mounts.
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assembly takes
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There is no let up what so ever in your quality Tomasz! In a way it is a shame you are not moulding and casting the parts as you would bring scale modelling to a new level with detail like that. I am sure there would be a market for super detailed weapons and fittings for large scale plastic ship kits :-))
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fun with wires
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That is amazing! Lovely and first rate work Tomasz.
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after painting primer
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So crisp at that scale Tomaz ....well done :-))
It would be very interesting to see a 1/2 section GA of the gun mount hood as there is a huge amount of space FWD of the mantlet axis....
Derek
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cannon finished
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Exquisite!
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Amazing. :-))
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another caliber under construction
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Hi Thomasz,
First time I had a look at this thread and am completely gobsmacked - what a FABULOUS model , I can hardly believe this is 1/100 scale and you doing all this in styrene ! Never even thought this level of detailing was possible with styrene....
Can I just ask two questions which may help me with my build ? I spotted some very nice (well, everything is just bloody brilliant !) handrails, how did you make those, especially the thicker 'knobs' where the handrail meets the supporting spacer ?
Secondly, what glue do you use when fixing the metal parts to the styrene without having excess glue blobs ?
Thanks for your advice Thomasz, am in absolute awe for your model - keep the shots coming :-)
E
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Amen.
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Can I just ask two questions which may help me with my build ? I spotted some very nice (well, everything is just bloody brilliant !) handrails, how did you make those, especially the thicker 'knobs' where the handrail meets the supporting spacer ?
next time I will show the guide
Secondly, what glue do you use when fixing the metal parts to the styrene without having excess glue blobs ?
all elements are assembled using Super Glue (cyanoacrylate)
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Thanks Thomasz.....would be very obliged.
Stand to learn from the master here, I really am...hat off...don't think I have ever seen anything like this...those gun turrets are out-of-this-world...
E
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150mm gun's painted with a primer paint
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Beautiful work Tomasz!
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:embarrassed:
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I am sure that I have said this before, but your work is exquisite! I would be happy to turn out one turret that looked as good as these, but you produce six to the same high standard. I always enjoy your updates.
Chapeau! sir.
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Truely gorgeous Tomasz.
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testing superstructure scuttle
1 grosz Ø 15,46 mm
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Your work as ever is exquisite.
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details ;)
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I am absolutely speachless, it's incredible the very small delicate detail you do.
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work in progress
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:o
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Unbelievable
How does the whole ship look now after all this time? 8)
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Goodness me - Just simply amazing!
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Wow, such big fingers! :}
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If a museum don't offer you lots and lots of cash for this model then they'd be missing out on the finest model of Bismarck ever made.
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small observation devices
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admiralty bridge - paint primer
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Wow. :-))
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I'm speachless %% this is such amazing work . How the hell did you get to this level of modeling .
Chris
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From what I have seen of Tomasz's work and other Polish modelers - they are extremely competitive in attaining the highest of accurate details and are what I wish I could have been able to achieve. Doffed cap in deepest respect.
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a lot of work and good documentation;
and the most important thing is not to hurry
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in progress
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Tomaz......
Both stainless steel and brass can be chemically blackened ...so will you treat these incredibly fine etched radar antae filigree thus to maintain the super fine structural detail?
Derek
PS....certainly in real life, the word 'filigree' is the appropriate to describe this material, but cannot think %) [size=78%] [/size][/size]of any other word to offer the same meaning[size=78%]
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Both stainless steel and brass can be chemically blackened
the paint is also good ;)
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Blooming heck that is great progress Tomasz! I really like the railings on the Admirals Bridge, all the odd but necessary nooks and crannies all added in brass wire!
Brilliant work :-)) :-))
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the hull is waiting for the remaining elements %%
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Wow! :-)) :-))
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equipping a superstructure
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simply stunning workmanship :-))
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simply stunning workmanship :-))
THX, I try to ;)
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Is this the real ship we are looking at %) ;) ? Incredible craftmanship.....stunning
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This is stupendous workmanship - a Gold Medal winner without question.
I am awestruck! I really wish I had the time to produce such details.
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I showed these latest pictures to my wife and said 'I have been following this guy for 4 or 5 years', then I realised it's 9!! Nine years.
If there was such a thing as a Global Modelling awards not only would you be up for 'most breath-taking piece', but there'd have to be an award for 'sheer dogged perseverance'.
Amazing work.
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There are no words that can give this the credit it deserves. Tomasz I salute you. :-))
Chris
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Simply stunning. Wonderful work. Congratulations. :-))
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small step forward, front radar and rangefinder
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Is there any chance of seeing these parts all together as they are in a general view of the ship?
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random photo
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Oh my! That is beautiful, thanks.
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Next element. Forward rangefinder 7m and Fumo 23 radar.
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Just awesome Sir.
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There are no words to do this proper justice, it is almost like looking the real thing ! Beautiful and excellent crafftmanship !
E
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next small step
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Fantastic work sir
chris
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What do you do for fun? LOL Museum quality. Simply awe inspiring.
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Simply incredible :-))
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rangefinder 4 m.
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finish
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next level of superstructure completed
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Brilliant!
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Stunning work Tomasz your attention to detail is simply amazing
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Words can not describe, nor can eyes full appreciate, the brilliance of your work.
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Words can not describe, nor can eyes full appreciate, the brilliance of your work.
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Wow. :o Just wow. :o :o An absolute tour de force.
Do you have a target date for completion, or is it one of those projects that will take as long as it takes?
Greg
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yes, absolutely "will take as long as it takes " O0
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one element ready, second element is waiting for primer painting
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Stunning. Keep the updates coming.
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I think you are building it full size. %%
Fantastic workmanship :-))
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last episode of this level
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mast
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Words no longer do justice to this build....speechless....simply astonishing
Hat off to you Tomasz....
E
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WOW is the best i can say very very well done never seen modelling to this detail before :-)) an Tomazs where did you buy your steps from as im havin a job tryin to get some for my HMS TIGER build ?
chris
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WOW is the best i can say very very well done never seen modelling to this detail before :-)) an Tomazs where did you buy your steps from as im havin a job tryin to get some for my HMS TIGER build
Maybe it's forty years of experience?
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HI you did not answer my question ?
chris
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Chris
Think he did, bear in mind language differences but I think what he is saying is that he did not buy them but made them himself, with the forty years of experience to guide him.
Bob
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Think he did, bear in mind language differences but I think what he is saying is that he did not buy them but made them himself, with the forty years of experience to guide him.
exactly :}
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HI Tomasz
sorry I apolagise I did not understand your answer but you made them wow what a moddeler an thank you Rob for makein it clear to me
chris
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and next level working
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And we thought the outside was excellent, and then Tomasz does an interior as tidy and crisp :-))
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Step by step how created 4 pieces Verkehrsboot
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Amazing detail and methods 8)
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There is more details on those than in a lot of scale models, brilliant work
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next elements painted with primer
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40 days of work, over a thousand elements, a little drilling, grinding, painting, and that's the effect
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THEM BOATS are fantastic work very well done
chris :-))
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Unfortunately, I forgot to hang the ship's bell :(
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The germ of new elements, main artillery towers
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Brilliant!
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I like your technique for making the boat hulls! Lovely work and never fail to be impressed with the accuracy and detail in your work Tomasz.
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REALLY BRILLIANT WORK Tomasz
you never fail to impress me on your modeling will this ship sail ?
chris
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REALLY BRILLIANT WORK Tomasz
you never fail to impress me on your modeling will this ship sail ?
chris
No, it will be a reduction model in a display case
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No, it will be a reduction model in a display case
HI Tomasz oh thats a pity as she would have looked real on the wet stuff
chris
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a little update
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Amazing!
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another small step forward
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Main artillery towers ready and painted with primer paint
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Looking good! What are the 'Blast bags' made of?
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Looking good! What are the 'Blast bags' made of?
from plastic mass
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Without a doubt... one of the most impressive builds I have ever seen. The quality and detail is equal to the Gibbs & Cox model shop products made for the US Navy. Museum piece no doubt.
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Their foundations are now being laid; the width at its widest point is 35mm and at the moment each one consists of almost 300 elements - and this is not the end.
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FANTASTIC build tomasz but could i ask where you got that brown woodstuff on the floor as i need some for my tiger build ?
chris :-))
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Is this the crane base?
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Is this the crane base?
HI Martin are you talking to me over that woodstuff or are you talkin to tomazs? about a crane base ?
chris
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Sorry, Tomasz, are these crane bases?
(https://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=25338.0;attach=220104;image)
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Sorry, Tomasz, are these crane bases?
yes
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FANTASTIC build tomasz but could i ask where you got that brown woodstuff on the floor as i need some for my tiger build ?
chris :-))
I ordered a laser cut A4 sheet with holes like this
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Very, very nice Tomasz, you are incredibly skilled, and have infinite patience, a steady hand, not to mention your hand eye coordination is remarkable.
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Tomasz, I have read through you entire build log, and would really like to see your method of hull construction, but unfortunately the early photographs in the log are not visible.
Do you have your build on any other sites that I may be able to have a look at?
In anticipation
Garry
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Tomasz, I have read through you entire build log, and would really like to see your method of hull construction, but unfortunately the early photographs in the log are not visible.
Do you have your build on any other sites that I may be able to have a look at?
In anticipation
Garry
Unfortunately, I gave up on my own construction of the fuselage at some point because it would significantly extend the construction of the model. There is a company in Poland that builds such hulls according to the provided plans and I ordered such a hull.
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Ok, I understand Tomasz, and thank you for your reply.
I look forward to your further build updates.
Garry
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Absolutely fascinating Tomasz, nice fine details.
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5 weeks of work. Each crane has 504 elements
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These are amazing! Unlike the mass of turrets, the crane's innards are exposed and need to be represented properly, and you have done this admirably Tomasz!
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These are amazing! Unlike the mass of turrets, the crane's innards are exposed and need to be represented properly, and you have done this admirably Tomasz!
if the mechanisms were shielded, there would be fewer elements to be modeled
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Main artillery towers complete
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Truly humbling work. The detail on those crane kings is absolutely amazing!
Richard
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some photos from the last 8 months
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next
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Amazing. Just amazing.
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Outstanding work, what attention to detail! Amazing.
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It is always a pleasure looking at your work, thank you for taking the time to post your pictures.
Garry
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HI Tomasz really brilliant modeling an the like i havnt seen before really puts my Tiger build in the shade an would you mind telling me in all how long this model has been in the build ?
chrisb :-))
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I started construction 11 years ago but in the meantime there was a 4-year break
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Absolutley fantastic work !
You truly are a master of the craft.... :-)) :-))
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Work is still in progress. Lower superstructure levels ready for painting and below are some snapshots of the work
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Very, very impressive Tomasz, the detail is at a whole new level.
I really enjoy looking at your work, it demonstrates what is possible.
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work on catapults
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painted with primer paint
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Very, very impressive Tomasz, the detail is at a whole new level.
I really enjoy looking at your work, it demonstrates what is possible.
I couldn't agree more.
Tomasz, your work is truly inspirational, thanks for sharing your progress.
Nigel
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Tomasz, thank you for sharing your progress once again, it is really appreciated.
Garry
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Another cutter, Motorbarkasse 9.2m, is being built.
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rowing boats
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next photos
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last piece of the aft superstructure completed
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Looks Good! :-)) :-))
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Proper job, got to be the best model of Bismarck out there :-))
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I agree with Nick!
Superb model - amazing.
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superstructure completed
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Brilliant! :-))
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As always superb workmanship. One way to make oars is to use styrene rod and simply squeeze flat in a smooth jaw vice. Too much and it looks like a paddle but its easy to do and very quick and takes about 3 seconds to make an oar.
In theory this should work with aluminium or even copper assuming you can get enough pressure.
Cheers
Geoff
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As always superb workmanship. One way to make oars is to use styrene rod and simply squeeze flat in a smooth jaw vice. Too much and it looks like a paddle but its easy to do and very quick and takes about 3 seconds to make an oar.
certainly dozens of paddles made with this technique will not come out identical
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I have had success with taking a light hammer to brass wire to make miniature oars and trimming each end to make them equal.
Colin
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hangars, motor boats, lifeboats and funnel in common photos :D
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Look fantastic. I have never seen so much detail .
John
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As always superb workmanship. One way to make oars is to use styrene rod and simply squeeze flat in a smooth jaw vice. Too much and it looks like a paddle but its easy to do and very quick and takes about 3 seconds to make an oar.
certainly dozens of paddles made with this technique will not come out identical
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[/size]Geoff
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Both superstructures assembled for photo although not yet glued.
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That bridge would win awards in any modelling show anywhere on its own Tomasz!
Amazing work.
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Tomasz, your work is truly inspirational.
Thanks for continuing to share your progress, I always look forward to your updates.
Nigel