LSP_K2 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 I'll wager you have Joel - it's only bits of plastic and metal. I get the strong impression that these builds are more about stamina/perseverance than anything else... Go on, you know you want to! Iain Absolutely. Sticking to it is all that's really required, even if that means an on and off again approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 I have seen some build threads...and admittedly they do look pretty tedious if you use aftermarket PE parts. For example an AA mount might be made of 20 or so PE pieces, and there might be 30-40 such AA mounts. That sort of thing. Much as I love the busy detail that results, I more or less hate working with PE. But it is kind of necessary.... CANicoll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 JA Iain and Kev hit it on the head. It's just a long journey from start to finish and you need to be dedicated to just one project. Bro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 I know dam well I shouldn't, but looking on Ebay and the Hood can be yours for$290. Just sayin..........Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel_W Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 I'll wager you have Joel - it's only bits of plastic and metal. I get the strong impression that these builds are more about stamina/perseverance than anything else... Go on, you know you want to! Iain Iain, I don't always get along so well with PE as I much prefer bits and pieces of styrene whenever possible. But as far as stamina goes, old folks like me need to take daily naps. Some times more then one per day. Joel Joel CANicoll and LSP_K2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Iain What, you haven't started yet? Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Iain What, you haven't started yet? Peter Seriously, what's the delay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 We are waiting!!! Come on!! Seriously tho, as Ian and Kev said its the necessary perseverance that is a major driver. But Bryan also hit the target: doing all those AA guns, etc not just 2-3 times, but the 20+ over and over again would drive me bonkers. Detailing plastic or resin would be ok, but doing those in PE... oh boy no! Good luck, this will be an interesting build. Keep a clock on the actual time it takes to but this beast together if you would. I'm very interested to know how long this will actually take. Chris LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 I know dam well I shouldn't, but looking on Ebay and the Hood can be yours for$290. Just sayin..........Harv Me too, though in my case it's the Bismarck. Thanks a bunch, Iain, just what I need. dpastern 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 LOL - you lot crack me up - as much will power as, well, er, me... Probably. And as to you rowdy lot at the back, heckling and all that, I'll be starting actually building stuff when the Pontos set arrives - ETA 2 - 3 weeks. In the mean-time I'm mostly doing lots more research, planning and acquiring stocks of Valium. Oh, and did I mention the Pontos set (apparently) includes the Ship's Bell in turned brass - I kid you not. No sign of the Ship's cat yet though... Have fun! Iain LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 Actually, in the mean-time, to keep the interest levels high - here's some paint drying for everyone to watch AP507b - Admiralty Dark Grey (Home Fleet). Iain CANicoll, Jeff, Fooesboy and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel_W Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Looking forward to this epic build. Iain's got to start it sooner or later. Hoping it's really sooner. Joel CANicoll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Thanks Iain ! Now I have something to watch this afternoon !......Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 Thought that would keep you guys occupied for a while Iain LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefenders Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 I've been trying to psych myself up, just to put together a Tamiya 1/350 Fletcher + two sheets of White Ensign P.E. I can't imagine putting together that beast + all of the extras! Can't wait for the build to start!!! Iain and LSP_K2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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