Trumpeter Bismarck 1/200 & Pontos advanced upgrade

[BOATMAN]

I have an a3 cutting matt sitting on a 1200 x 400 felt matt. I was thinking of getting a 1200 x 500 cutting matt but I wouldn't really need all that area for cutting so went with the cheaper option.

The felt matt was £13 on temu and they have the same size cutting mat for around £30. Pantherman

CHEERS P/M for mat infor i think i will lash out an get the big one as if i mess up the bit near me i can then turn the mat around an still have good modeling surface which i havnt got at the moment hope you are well my freind
chrisb an jen

 

[Pantherman]

CHEERS P/M for mat infor i think i will lash out an get the big one as if i mess up the bit near me i can then turn the mat around an still have good modeling surface which i havnt got at the moment hope you are well my freind
chrisb an jen

Living the dream.......Pantherman

 

[GCB]

Nice deck!

 

[Pantherman]

Nice deck!

Thanks, just gotta keep it clean now. Pantherman

 

[GCB]

You did not paint the deck before installing the wooden deck?

 

[Pantherman]

You did not paint the deck before installing the wooden deck?

I just painted the bits that show through. PM

 

[GCB]

I just painted the bits that show through. PM

Understood.. and to install the wooden deck, did you use diluted white glue?

 

[Pantherman]

Understood.. and to install the wooden deck, did you use diluted white glue?

I did, a really good tip GCB. Many thanks. Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

Got the beast primed up today and fitted my first piece of PE, only 1499 part's left. Should keep me busy for a couple of hours... day's. Weeks, months, years........

I am looking forward to it though, it's a fantastic stress reliever. Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

Also made up a couple of folders as there are so many parts. One for the Trumpeter and pontos instructions and one for the PE parts. Makes life easier. Pantherman

 

[kevin]

I like your approach regarding the instructions. It's very easy to overlook something with multiple instructions sheets. When I first started the USS IOWA, I found the Pontos instructions counter intuitive, mostly because there was no order to go in. As I progressed I saw the method to their approach.
Take your time and double check everything.

 

[Pantherman]

I like your approach regarding the instructions. It's very easy to overlook something with multiple instructions sheets. When I first started the USS IOWA, I found the Pontos instructions counter intuitive, mostly because there was no order to go in. As I progressed I saw the method to their approach.
Take your time and double check everything.

I have already found a couple of errors in both trumpeter and pontos instructions. Missing portholes and doors. I'm so glad I bought the Anatomy book, I double check everything against it. Pantherman

 

[Edbert]

It's very easy to overlook something with multiple instructions sheets.

I discovered that with my ship too! One must be very careful, and I think pay more attention to the PE ones and refer to the plastic ones less often.

 

[kevin]

I have already found a couple of errors in both trumpeter and pontos instructions.

I found that to be true as well, stay vigilant.

 

[Pantherman]

I discovered that with my ship too! One must be very careful, and I think pay more attention to the PE ones and refer to the plastic ones less often.

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I have to say that considering how much the Pontos kit cost, the instructions aren't that good. They really should have a bigger set of plans for the details as there is so much that they all blend together or overlap. It's easy to fit the wrong part first only to find another part had to go under it. Pantherman

 

[BOATMAN]

VERY VERY VERY nice work p/m love your p/e
chrisb

 

[Pantherman]

VERY VERY VERY nice work p/m love your p/e
chrisb

Thanks, I get the feeling I may be able to say that I have improved my PE skills after this lot is fitted. PM

 

[GCB]

Looking great! You are mastering the PEs

 

[Pantherman]

Looking great! You are mastering the PEs

Thanks. PM

 

[Rockin' Rob]

Excellent work. Maybe we should call you PEntherman??

 

[Pantherman]

Excellent work. Maybe we should call you PEntherman??

I like it, I've been upgraded. PM

 

[BOATMAN]

SO P/M any new pics for us mere mortals to marvel at you sir are a P/E god very well done sir AN lookin forward to meeting you again at the end of the month for P/E info
Chrisb

 

[BOATMAN]

Got the beast primed up today and fitted my first piece of PE, only 1499 part's left. Should keep me busy for a couple of hours... day's. Weeks, months, years........

I am looking forward to it though, it's a fantastic stress reliever. Pantherman
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WOW he is a big beast at 1/200 scale an is that other small bismark the 1/350th ? as the big hull makes that look like a tiddler
chrisb

 

[Pantherman]

SO P/M any new pics for us mere mortals to marvel at you sir are a P/E god very well done sir AN lookin forward to meeting you again at the end of the month for P/E info
Chrisb

Haven't had much time at the bench this week as the wife in hospital. I am planning to get a fair bit done over the weekend when things settle down a bit. PM

 

[Pantherman]

WOW he is a big beast at 1/200 scale an is that other small bismark the 1/350th ? as the big hull makes that look like a tiddler
chrisb

Yeah, big brother up top and little brother below. PM

 

[BOATMAN]

Haven't had much time at the bench this week as the wife in hospital. I am planning to get a fair bit done over the weekend when things settle down a bit. PM

HI P/M hope your wife is ok an gets home ok from hos
chrisb

 

[Pantherman]

HI P/M hope your wife is ok an gets home ok from hos
chrisb

Thank you my friend. PM

 

[Ron2]

Haven't had much time at the bench this week as the wife in hospital. I am planning to get a fair bit done over the weekend when things settle down a bit. PM

Sorry to hear that hope she is doing well!

 

[Pantherman]

Sorry to hear that hope she is doing well!

Thanks, she is on the mend now. PM

 

[BOATMAN]

Thanks, she is on the mend now. PM

OH jen an i are glad to hear that send her our best regards to get well soon
chris an jen