Colossus-Building the Bismarck-Trumpeter 1/200th

[Heavens Eagle]

Laurence, I would suggest investing in a good set of fine tweezers. It really makes a huge difference when handling these small parts. Being a watchmaker, I make a good living using these tools for hours a day. Many parts are smaller than the PE you are going to be handling.

Here is tutorial thread I did a while back on types and how to handle tweezers. Also the tips have to be reshaped and touched up periodically. If you do this a $30 or $40 pair of tweezers become your favorite tools and will last forever if treated right.

TOPIC: TOOL TIME - Tweezers

I also made a short video on how to hold and handle these fine tools. If the tips are not right parts will fly, if done and held right it becomes easy-peasy. The thin brass part is .005 of an inch thick, or about the thickness of most PE. Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/SLFLcGjbcgA

 

[White_Wolf]

Thanks Paul, you must be a mind reader

I have a pair (have had it for quite some time) but I need a better one, so Monday morning I will pay a visit to the LHS.

Laurence

 

[Heavens Eagle]

I have tweezers that are over 30 years old. Unless they are mangled or severely bent, I just redo the tips. A new pair might not be better and in some cases are quite a bit worse. (unless you drop some bucks on a new pair) I would also suggest doing an ebay search for watchmaker tweezers. Some good deals to be had, and as the thread shows and old used pair of quality watchmaker tweezers can be redone to work as new and better than most hobby types.

 

[White_Wolf]

Thought I'd have some dry fitting fun, after working on stupidly small PE bits.

To make sense, I'll start with one that is actually not dry fitted

Anchor and chain, there are four anchors to do. Some minor corrections are needed on the swastika there, but most of it will be covered by water when the dio is done.

150mm turrets and heavy flak 105 mm seen here

Big 380mm turret Bruno

Port side, showing second level of the superstructure - lots of work will go into that one, ton of PE if I am not mistaken.

And one more.

Thanks for watching,

Laurence

 

[sharkman]

coming along beautifully Lawrence!

 

[Sharkmouth]

I see this and wonder where I would fit it in my home... A friend suggested the top of a bookcase (as I had them in the Brooklyn, NY apartment) but my bookcases are now floor to ceiling.

Do you have a designated spot once completed?

Regards,

 

[Iron Mike]

Very impressive!

 

[White_Wolf]

coming along beautifully Lawrence!

Thanks Warren

 

[White_Wolf]

I see this and wonder where I would fit it in my home... A friend suggested the top of a bookcase (as I had them in the Brooklyn, NY apartment) but my bookcases are now floor to ceiling.

Do you have a designated spot once completed?

Regards,

Yes, we have a unit in the study that is 2m long. Currently it's a place where one of our cats loves to lay down on a beach towel. When this diorama is finished, it will be the same dimensions as that unit,length x width, with a perspex cover for protection.

 

[White_Wolf]

Very impressive!

Thanks Mike

 

[Sharkmouth]

Yes, we have a unit in the study that is 2m long. Currently it's a place where one of our cats loves to lay down on a beach towel.

your cat may be jealous of the 'thing' in its spot! :yipee

Will you have a Plexiglas, or similar, cover with a towel on it for the cat?

Regards,

 

[moon puppy]

Outstanding Laurence.

 

[White_Wolf]

Outstanding Laurence.

Thanks Bob

 

[Flyingbabydoc]

Laurence, there are no words. I am amazed. What a beautiful Job so far. Blows my mind, I would never be able to do something like that (I would try a Bismarck in 1:20000 instead).

Cheers and congratulations

Alex

 

[lupanzer]

Very good job, Laurence!...the dio must be terrific :skipper :skipper :skipper

Luiz

 

[Duke Maddog]

Unspeakably great job! Stunning work my friend!

 

[bob letterman]

Thought I'd have some dry fitting fun, after working on stupidly small PE bits.

To make sense, I'll start with one that is actually not dry fitted

Anchor and chain, there are four anchors to do. Some minor corrections are needed on the swastika there, but most of it will be covered by water when the dio is done.

150mm turrets and heavy flak 105 mm seen here

Big 380mm turret Bruno

Port side, showing second level of the superstructure - lots of work will go into that one, ton of PE if I am not mistaken.

And one more.

Thanks for watching,

Laurence

Lovin' it Laurence!

That looks so cool!!!!!



Bob

 

[JamesOLeary]

My hat is off to you, Laurence. That looks like a huge undertaking and you are doing an incredible job. I did not look at this until today and now I will be following it to see how it turns out.

Excellent work!

Cheers,
James

 

[Heavens Eagle]

You just keep plugging away at it Laurence!

 

[White_Wolf]

Lovin' it Laurence!

That looks so cool!!!!!



Bob

Thank you Bob !!!



Laurence