Recent content by Simon88

Hi Christoph, I understand what you mean, even without a photo. I am now removing my overlapping plates and will re-do it properly. Fortunately I bought 2 copies of the model to be prepared for mistakes. Thanks, Simon

Hi Christoph, When you 'plated' the lower hull, were the plates butt-jointed or overlapped? In my GPM Bismarck each plate has a 3mm overlap marked on the forward edge but I'm wondering whether to cut this off and butt-joint them instead. Regards, Simon

Hi Christoph, Have you tried http://www.forcez-survivors.org.uk/ They may not have photos on the site, but if you contact them they will probably know the best web sites/books. The site is down this evening but it's normally OK. Your models are inspirational and I am following your HMS...

Hi Greg, I've just seen your photos. If the large horizontal former is at the waterline then maybe waterline style is easy. Nice Mustang! Simon

Dear Greg, Thanks for the info. A further consideration is that I prefer the 'waterline' style. I know GPM has this option but don't think the Halsinki does - please correct me if it does. I suppose a full-hull could always be made waterline given a suitably sharp implement but I don't want to...

Dear All, I'm contemplating 'The Beast' (or was that Tirpitz?) for my next project. At 7000 and 3500 pieces respectively the HMV and Halinski kits both sound beyond my ability, available time and patience. At 2000 pieces I think I could manage the GPM but read a couple of disparaging comments...