Trumpeter Graf Spee start 2016

[BattleshipBob]

Thanks Chris, very kind again Chris, way to go before i am happy

But getting better!

The chipping/wear on the bow looks better in the picture, have not done the other side yet

[Ian M]

Looking pretty good but I would not delve into chipping. At this scale, a square of 35cm would be 1mm so they would have to be some rather large chips!

[Tim Marlow]

This is starting to look really good, but I agree with Paul and Ian about the chipping Bob. Think to yourself how it would happen…it would need impact with something large enough to remove that much paint, but not so large as to damage the boat…Almost anything I can think of would also dent the plating to a greater or lesser degree. I think staining and fading are more your tools to age the boat here.

[BattleshipBob]

Thanks Tim / Ian

All part of learning, will do the other side lighter!

[BattleshipBob]

Nearing completion, finally


Added anchor chains, look OK to me? Lot of touching up to do and lost 2 parts, carpet monster strikes!

Does come with railings but only for the main deck, not sure if I will have a go at them?

[minitnkr]

Shaping up beautifully.

[stillp]

Looking good Bob. Where are the tracks though?
Pete

[boatman]

HI BOBM8TY well she looks good an by gum looks a longship an i cant see any mistakes see you can build these ships just take your time an valay you have a marvalouse model to be proud of as i would i it was me bult it an the wooden decks looks great an very realistic well done my ole chum are you gonna put her on a sea scape as i think it will really set the model off
chris

[BattleshipBob]

Shaping up beautifully.

Many thanks sir!

Looking good Bob. Where are the tracks though?
Pete

Bugger, you spotted it!

HI BOBM8TY well she looks good an by gum looks a longship an i cant see any mistakes see you can build these ships just take your time an valay you have a marvalouse model to be proud of as i would i it was me bult it an the wooden decks looks great an very realistic well done my ole chum are you gonna put her on a sea scape as i think it will really set the model off
chris

Hi Chris

Still mistakes to sort out! One problem was using cotton buds to remove some of the deck wash, tiny bits of the bud fibres stuck to the deck making it look like it needed a shave, one not to repeat!!

May try a seascape in the future. Will try some rigging and the main deck rails, after all this is a practice ship.

Reasonably happy

Thanks all bob

[Ian M]

That looks very good Bob.
If you want to have a go at the railing, try find a cheap set generic rail to practice with on a sheet of wood or plastic. This will give you an idea of how hard or easy it is and find a CA glue that you can work with.
It is a daunting task but not that bad once you start.

It would look great on a sea base.

[BattleshipBob]

Thanks Ian

Appreciate the sound advice, full speed ahead!!

[BattleshipBob]

Little bash at rigging, spot the bending mast lol

Between masts is thread for 1 350 - 1 200 and rear mast to rear aerial is 1 700 - 1 350. Not sure which is more accurate.

Not all together happy, had some success butting the thread onto the masts but some ran over the top and almost impossible to cut back. Really need to find a way to use accelerator!

More practice needed

[BattleshipBob]

Been having a go at the main railings. First 2 bits not to good but better after these

Got starboard to do, should have some left to try out on superstructure.

Used PVA and run railings through a pool of it diluted with water. Not too bad but a lot of rooms for improvement!

On the bad news front snapped the mast in 3 places, had to remove my poor rigging attempts, bugger, bugger, bugger!!!! Will leave off masts until last in future!

[boatman]

LOVELY WORK Bobm8ty on them railing see i told you you could do them brilliant work my good man
chris b

[Ian M]

They camera out well Bob.
The deck looks good as well i I might add.