| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
Ratch
Administrator
Group Build Guru
Group Build Leader
Model Portfolio
Airfix Modelling SIG Member
Site Owner
Joined: 22 Apr 2006
Posts: 21097
Location: Northampton UK
|
 Posted: Wed 20 May 2009 21:13 pm Post subject: ATF Third Anniversary GB - Ratch's 2nd build |
 |
|
I dug out the Airfix 1/600 Tirpitz and have decided to make this my second model for this GB 
With minimal research, I've found two schemes I find attractive G & I 
http://www.bismarck-class.dk/tirp...t_schemes/paint_tirpitz_1942.html
Are these appropriate for the Airfix offering 
_________________
and was Jerusalem, builded here
The new No. 2
Airfix Club 500287
IPMS 10983 |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Ratch
Administrator
Group Build Guru
Group Build Leader
Model Portfolio
Airfix Modelling SIG Member
Site Owner
Joined: 22 Apr 2006
Posts: 21097
Location: Northampton UK
|
| Posted: Thu 21 May 2009 18:01 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I've just located and cemented together hull sides (1 & 2) applying cement to the inside of the hull 
I just love these instructions 
_________________
and was Jerusalem, builded here
The new No. 2
Airfix Club 500287
IPMS 10983 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Flash Flash
Group Build Leader
Model Portfolio
Silver Star
Joined: 16 May 2006
Posts: 2938
|
| Posted: Thu 21 May 2009 19:09 pm Post subject: |
|
|
nice box art
_________________
Does this count as a new signature? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
ColinM
Airfix Modelling SIG Member
Group Build Leader
Joined: 09 Mar 2008
Posts: 1326
Location: Leamington Spa, UK
|
| Posted: Thu 21 May 2009 19:38 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Ratch wrote: | I've just located and cemented together hull sides (1 & 2) applying cement to the inside of the hull
I just love these instructions |
How about we ask Joanna Lumley to lead a campaign to bring back proper instructions?
Colin |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Badwolf
Bronze Star
Joined: 22 Aug 2008
Posts: 1324
Location: England
|
| Posted: Thu 21 May 2009 21:18 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| ColinM wrote: | How about we ask Joanna Lumley to lead a campaign to bring back proper instructions?
Colin |
Seconded! Joanna Lumley rocks! 
_________________
"It's life Jim, but not as we know it!" - Dr McCoy
Airfix Club 564448 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Digs
Model Portfolio
Red Star
Joined: 24 Jul 2007
Posts: 701
Location: East Anglia
|
| Posted: Thu 21 May 2009 21:20 pm Post subject: Re: ATF Third Anniversary GB - Ratch's 2nd build |
|
|
I have no personal knowledge of the details but given that the kit was apparently first made as the Bismarck and that it has been slated for its accuracy, my guess would be that the answer is 'yes' as long as you don't wish to go for Remy's level of accuracy!
Great old boxing too! Go on, give PE another go!
I'm looking forward to following this one.
Paul |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Minty
Yellow Star
Joined: 27 Feb 2009
Posts: 178
Location: Leicester UK
|
| Posted: Thu 21 May 2009 21:34 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Badwolf wrote: | | ColinM wrote: | How about we ask Joanna Lumley to lead a campaign to bring back proper instructions?
Colin |
Seconded! Joanna Lumley rocks! |
Thirded.....it's a pity she doesn't come in kit form.
I'm abit miffed with Airfix instructions at the minuit as the ones for the Chinook are shall we say "problematic" and I'v just started on the Boston III and the instructions for that are even worse.
_________________
Cheers Glyn. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Ratch
Administrator
Group Build Guru
Group Build Leader
Model Portfolio
Airfix Modelling SIG Member
Site Owner
Joined: 22 Apr 2006
Posts: 21097
Location: Northampton UK
|
| Posted: Thu 21 May 2009 22:23 pm Post subject: Re: ATF Third Anniversary GB - Ratch's 2nd build |
|
|
| Digs wrote: | | as long as you don't wish to go for Remy's level of accuracy! |
No fear of that Paul 
I'm more from the Impressionist School 
_________________
and was Jerusalem, builded here
The new No. 2
Airfix Club 500287
IPMS 10983 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Jamesy
Yellow Star
Joined: 12 Jun 2008
Posts: 206
Location: Rugby
|
| Posted: Fri 22 May 2009 07:45 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Minty wrote: | | Badwolf wrote: | | ColinM wrote: | How about we ask Joanna Lumley to lead a campaign to bring back proper instructions?
Colin |
Seconded! Joanna Lumley rocks! |
Thirded.....it's a pity she doesn't come in kit form.
I'm abit miffed with Airfix instructions at the minuit as the ones for the Chinook are shall we say "problematic" and I'v just started on the Boston III and the instructions for that are even worse. |
Why? What's wrong with them? 
_________________
"Is there anything you else you need to win the battle?" "Jawohl, Herr Reichsmarshall- Give me a squadron of Spitfires!" |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Ratch
Administrator
Group Build Guru
Group Build Leader
Model Portfolio
Airfix Modelling SIG Member
Site Owner
Joined: 22 Apr 2006
Posts: 21097
Location: Northampton UK
|
| Posted: Fri 22 May 2009 17:47 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Jamesy wrote: | | Minty wrote: | | Badwolf wrote: | | ColinM wrote: | How about we ask Joanna Lumley to lead a campaign to bring back proper instructions?
Colin |
Seconded! Joanna Lumley rocks! |
Thirded.....it's a pity she doesn't come in kit form.
I'm abit miffed with Airfix instructions at the minuit as the ones for the Chinook are shall we say "problematic" and I'v just started on the Boston III and the instructions for that are even worse. |
Why? What's wrong with them? |
_________________
and was Jerusalem, builded here
The new No. 2
Airfix Club 500287
IPMS 10983 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
ColinM
Airfix Modelling SIG Member
Group Build Leader
Joined: 09 Mar 2008
Posts: 1326
Location: Leamington Spa, UK
|
| Posted: Fri 22 May 2009 19:21 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Apologies.
Colin |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Ratch
Administrator
Group Build Guru
Group Build Leader
Model Portfolio
Airfix Modelling SIG Member
Site Owner
Joined: 22 Apr 2006
Posts: 21097
Location: Northampton UK
|
| Posted: Tue 26 May 2009 08:37 am Post subject: |
|
|
_________________
and was Jerusalem, builded here
The new No. 2
Airfix Club 500287
IPMS 10983 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Ratch
Administrator
Group Build Guru
Group Build Leader
Model Portfolio
Airfix Modelling SIG Member
Site Owner
Joined: 22 Apr 2006
Posts: 21097
Location: Northampton UK
|
| Posted: Thu 28 May 2009 21:26 pm Post subject: |
|
|
_________________
and was Jerusalem, builded here
The new No. 2
Airfix Club 500287
IPMS 10983 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
thomasweir
Airfix Modelling SIG Member
Silver Star
Joined: 22 Jan 2008
Posts: 2137
Location: saddleworth
|
| Posted: Thu 28 May 2009 22:01 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Looking good  |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Ratch
Administrator
Group Build Guru
Group Build Leader
Model Portfolio
Airfix Modelling SIG Member
Site Owner
Joined: 22 Apr 2006
Posts: 21097
Location: Northampton UK
|
| Posted: Thu 28 May 2009 22:07 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Cheers Tom
_________________
and was Jerusalem, builded here
The new No. 2
Airfix Club 500287
IPMS 10983 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
TimJ
Bronze Star
Joined: 29 Aug 2008
Posts: 1792
Location: Oldbury, West Midlands
|
| Posted: Fri 29 May 2009 16:06 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Nice work Ratch. Like the camouflage.
_________________
So many kits, so little time |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Badwolf
Bronze Star
Joined: 22 Aug 2008
Posts: 1324
Location: England
|
| Posted: Fri 29 May 2009 21:21 pm Post subject: |
|
|
The camouflage scheme looks good. 
_________________
"It's life Jim, but not as we know it!" - Dr McCoy
Airfix Club 564448 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Ratch
Administrator
Group Build Guru
Group Build Leader
Model Portfolio
Airfix Modelling SIG Member
Site Owner
Joined: 22 Apr 2006
Posts: 21097
Location: Northampton UK
|
| Posted: Fri 05 Jun 2009 19:33 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Thanks guys
A little more progress
_________________
and was Jerusalem, builded here
The new No. 2
Airfix Club 500287
IPMS 10983 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
jhl1908
Model Portfolio
Group Build Leader
Joined: 21 Apr 2007
Posts: 1529
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
|
| Posted: Sun 07 Jun 2009 11:11 am Post subject: |
|
|
Great start, Ratch.
How different are the Tirpitz from the Bismarck kit, regarding the parts?
- Jesper.
_________________
Feel free to visit my Portfolio. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Ratch
Administrator
Group Build Guru
Group Build Leader
Model Portfolio
Airfix Modelling SIG Member
Site Owner
Joined: 22 Apr 2006
Posts: 21097
Location: Northampton UK
|
| Posted: Sun 07 Jun 2009 11:28 am Post subject: |
|
|
Thanks Jesper
They're almost identical 
Its been a long time since I built Bismarck, but IIRC Tirpitz has additional torpedo tubes 
I'm sure one of the matelots will correct me 
_________________
and was Jerusalem, builded here
The new No. 2
Airfix Club 500287
IPMS 10983 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
|
