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#141 Posted : 19 December 2023 02:35:38

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#142 Posted : 20 December 2023 12:41:31

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Hi Odo,
Some really nice details there especially with the pump.
That's a nifty looking tool you used for bending the brass wire handles.
Would you mind sharing what it's called and where you got it from please?
Thanks. Chris
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#143 Posted : 20 December 2023 16:18:25

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goddo wrote:
Hi Odo,
Some really nice details there especially with the pump.
That's a nifty looking tool you used for bending the brass wire handles.
Would you mind sharing what it's called and where you got it from please?
Thanks. Chris


Hi Chris,

the tool is a Photo Etched Part Bender. It comes in various sizes and there's plenty of manufactures out there.

Here's the link to the one I bought a few years back. Quite pricy, even for the small one of the collection...

https://www.emodels.co.u...3MbpAZdlrRoCuPkQAvD_BwE

Cheers,
Odo
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#144 Posted : 20 December 2023 16:30:37

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According to my reference book, each handle of the chain pumps could be operated by up to 30 men (with extensions). Hence, I figured that my handles came a bit short of that and after referencing other picture and videos showing the pumps, I extended mine too, and added some cannon balls around the grating.
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#145 Posted : 21 December 2023 01:15:44

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Odo wrote:
goddo wrote:
Hi Odo,
Some really nice details there especially with the pump.
That's a nifty looking tool you used for bending the brass wire handles.
Would you mind sharing what it's called and where you got it from please?
Thanks. Chris


Hi Chris,

the tool is a Photo Etched Part Bender. It comes in various sizes and there's plenty of manufactures out there.

Here's the link to the one I bought a few years back. Quite pricy, even for the small one of the collection...

https://www.emodels.co.u...3MbpAZdlrRoCuPkQAvD_BwE

Cheers,
Odo


Thanks for the quick reply. My word that is expensive but I'll take a closer look at the variations on offer.
Keep up the good work and great diary updates. Enjoying it all.
Chris
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#146 Posted : 22 December 2023 11:53:34

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Excellent work Odo, looking really good.👍
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#147 Posted : 23 December 2023 01:32:28

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Markwarren wrote:
Excellent work Odo, looking really good.👍


Thanks Mark, much appreciated!
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#148 Posted : 23 December 2023 01:41:55

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Another short update as I come close to the completion (not quite there yet) of the details for the visible part of the lower gun deck.

I rather do little updates than big ones to avoid having to upload too many pictures at ones and most likely miss some stages. This way I'm sure to have a more complete diary and get other builders inspired as much as I was inspired by other buildersBigGrin

This time its the lower part of the capstan. I'm planning to complete the details (missing stairs and posts by NYE, fingers crossed...
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#149 Posted : 23 December 2023 01:42:41

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#150 Posted : 23 December 2023 01:43:48

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...and here with the capstan provisionally put in position
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#151 Posted : 28 December 2023 16:09:24

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Hi Odo,
All of your posts show a stunning build in progress.
As I've said before, the skill and dedication of all the modellers on here is superb.
Maybe 2024 will bring some new members to the fold as well.
In the meantime, Happy New Year to everyone.
Chris
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#152 Posted : 30 December 2023 03:13:05

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Looking great. Nice to see one still being made all these years later.
On the bench

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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#153 Posted : 30 December 2023 13:47:54

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magpie1832 wrote:
Looking great. Nice to see one still being made all these years later.


Thanks magpie, and I'm hoping for more to come now that the Victory is available again!

Cheers,
Odo
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#154 Posted : 30 December 2023 13:49:14

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I guess some certain ones had their issue with me spending time on the ship over the Christmas period...
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#155 Posted : 30 December 2023 14:22:33

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I thought to give it a try to make the ladders myself as others have too.

Firstly, as with so many other things I needed to figure out how to go about it. I have a mini table saw which I thought to be very helpful with the task but since its a very cheap one where nothing is adjustable, it turned out to be a much longer process as anticipated.

I had to make a jig to be able to cut slots in the planks for the steps to slide in. But despite the final cut planks look okay, the jig is not very stable and hard to handle. In addition, the sides of the ladder are mirror opposites and therefore required a second jig, which had to be an exact copy of the first one but mirrored.

And that's exactly where the problem was. The jigs are so unstable and their setup is so flimsy, that the cuts only partially lined up and out of 3 30cm planks for each side I can only get 4 or 5 ladders. So right now I'm not sure of whether to continue with that process. I need better jigs, that's for sure!

But for the current stage I only needed two ladders so it just worked out
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#156 Posted : 30 December 2023 14:24:56

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For comparison, the ladder side provided by the kit on the left and my version on the right
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#157 Posted : 30 December 2023 14:27:40

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The final product. I used a single coat of walnut varnish as I didn't want it too dark
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#158 Posted : 30 December 2023 14:35:47

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And here we go, I'm quite happy with the result. The ceiling will have to stay as it is as I can't do anything about it anymore and It's not really gonna be visible due to the viewing angle anyways.

So, tools down for this year, luckily the next one is just around the cornerBigGrin

Happy New Year maties!
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#159 Posted : 30 December 2023 17:01:36
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Hi Odo, BigGrin

That is some outstanding scratch building in such a confined space.Cool

Due to the detail and that its all scratch built, I have no problem in awarding you the "Yellow" medal for an "Outstanding Build"


ThumpUp Woot ThumpUp Woot ThumpUp

Well done.


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#160 Posted : 30 December 2023 22:15:26

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delboy271155 wrote:
Hi Odo, BigGrin

That is some outstanding scratch building in such a confined space.Cool

Due to the detail and that its all scratch built, I have no problem in awarding you the "Yellow" medal for an "Outstanding Build"


ThumpUp Woot ThumpUp Woot ThumpUp

Well done.


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I feel honoured and quite touched by this awardBlushing Thank you very much DerekSmile

I probably mentioned it before but I'm happy to say it again; the plan was never to go into such detail, but going through the numerous other great builds by fellow modellers of this build and others builds on this forum gave me the inspiration to think past the straight forward kit build.

Therefore, I'd like dedicate this medal to this website for giving everyone a platform for inspiration, to show what's possible and find support for when it gets tricky or one gets stuck.

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