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  • Bri62
    SMF Supporters
    • Jan 2023
    • 1881
    • Brian
    • Widnes Cheshire

    #211
    Will be starting the rear torpedo/motor room today that will be the last of the modules, but then the start of the main hull and conning tower so lots of work to come (drilling out the vents) etc.

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    • Bri62
      SMF Supporters
      • Jan 2023
      • 1881
      • Brian
      • Widnes Cheshire

      #212
      Made a start

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      • Ian M
        Administrator
        • Dec 2008
        • 18269
        • Ian
        • Falster, Denmark

        #213
        That engine looks like it could start and run, Great detail in it.
        It looks fantastic finished and in situ, maybe another LED that lights up the other end and from the viewing side to better the view. But It looks very good as it is.
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        Bismarck

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        • Bri62
          SMF Supporters
          • Jan 2023
          • 1881
          • Brian
          • Widnes Cheshire

          #214
          Originally posted by Ian M
          That engine looks like it could start and run, Great detail in it.
          Thanks Ian

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          • Bri62
            SMF Supporters
            • Jan 2023
            • 1881
            • Brian
            • Widnes Cheshire

            #215
            Did a bit today, paint tomorrow.

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            This compartment is very grey not a lot of colour at all

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            • Andy T
              SMF Supporters
              • Apr 2021
              • 3239
              • Sheffield

              #216
              I've missed so much of this Brian. Some really stunning work going on.

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              • Bri62
                SMF Supporters
                • Jan 2023
                • 1881
                • Brian
                • Widnes Cheshire

                #217
                Painted

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                • Bri62
                  SMF Supporters
                  • Jan 2023
                  • 1881
                  • Brian
                  • Widnes Cheshire

                  #218
                  A bit more work done

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                  • Bri62
                    SMF Supporters
                    • Jan 2023
                    • 1881
                    • Brian
                    • Widnes Cheshire

                    #219
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                    • Bri62
                      SMF Supporters
                      • Jan 2023
                      • 1881
                      • Brian
                      • Widnes Cheshire

                      #220
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                      • Ian M
                        Administrator
                        • Dec 2008
                        • 18269
                        • Ian
                        • Falster, Denmark

                        #221
                        This monster is not A kit. it is lots of large kits that all fit together to make a huge one. One very interesting display when it is done.
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                        Bismarck

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                        • Bri62
                          SMF Supporters
                          • Jan 2023
                          • 1881
                          • Brian
                          • Widnes Cheshire

                          #222
                          Hi just bit and bobs to do but sort of finished the interior now on to the exterior :sad: awful lot of drilling and masking.

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                          • Bri62
                            SMF Supporters
                            • Jan 2023
                            • 1881
                            • Brian
                            • Widnes Cheshire

                            #223
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                            • Mark1
                              • Apr 2021
                              • 4156

                              #224
                              Nice :thumb2:

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                              • Ian M
                                Administrator
                                • Dec 2008
                                • 18269
                                • Ian
                                • Falster, Denmark

                                #225
                                Looking great. Is the conning tower a cut-away as well?
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                                Bismarck

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