Looking forward to the episode when you engrave the Old Testament on a grain of rice 😂😂 seriously though outstanding workmanship and a great video, thanks 👍👍👍👍👍
For some reason the Germans decided it was necessary to hang on to the Sd.Ah.51 trailer that came with the army pattern 20 mm Flak 30. - And so, yes, Pontos has included them, more tiny bits that fit one deck higher and inboard of the after-most 105 mm gun mounts. Warship Pictorial 19 by Steve Wiper - page 59, there is an image of Adolph saluting the Bismarck from the fleet tender, Hela. You can see the 'U' shaped trailer behind the 11.5 m work-boat and above the left brim of the failed artists hat.
Those parts are so tiny, good job assembling them, like I said before you'd think that the amount you pay for Pontos detail sets, they would make every effort to have clear instructions.
Hi Steve, You really are the master when it comes to those tiny PE assemblies. That slide show at the end was a great idea. It's a lot easier to understand what I can see the steps up close. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day. Jeff
Hi Steve, fantastic PE work. I have the 1:350 Revell Bismark and the advanced Pontos detail up kit for it in my stash. I had a look through the manual and it has almost the same parts for the 20mm flak gun as your 1:200 kit - but at 1:350 scale they will be almost half the size.. Scary.
Thank you for the Sunday bonus episode! Would it be possible to show us how you safely store these fragile subassemblies until you're ready to install them?
yup I’ve worked it out now - the elevation arc fits under the mystery part - I can just barely make it out now in the Pontos instruction photo. no matter I’m not going to miss them 👍
Hi Steve Your Bismarck build is truly amazing especially the PE parts. I will be getting this ship for my next big build along with the Pontos 27001F1 Advanced pack, Could you please tell me where I could buy this in the UK. Many thanks Steve and keep up the good work.
Your paint work on the Mosquito was brilliant! Are you going to do any highlighting or weathering on this ship build? I noticed you didn’t on the Hood. I have noticed that many folks go to far (my opinion only) when weathering ships but a bit of highlighting here and there can really help if done well.
Hi Chris no I won't be highlighting or weathering on the ship - at this scale its too easy to overdo and its difficult getting a consistent finish across a big model built over several months
Hi Steve, after watching your videos on this I decided not to buy and build one as I just don't think I have the patience. Having said that I have just managed to get hold of one for £125 so I couldn't resist. Now I have to get the upgrade set as mine only has a basic one... oh well.
Great skills to watch Steve 👍 Does the larger of the 2 pieces you haven't used, fit underneath the gun chamber mechanism? You said that this fitting wasn't particularly positive. You could see a piece of diagonally folded plate on the image (anatomy of the ship) you showed half way through?
These Pontos kits are amazing but they put way too many minuscule bras parts in their kits that don’t matter. I’ve bought a couple of their kits and ended up using maybe 2/3 or less of the parts.
Great work again. Have you had any issues with Pontos decks for the Hood & Bismark? I installed the decks on the Iowa about 3 weeks ago using a very similar technique to you and the aft deck is already bubbling up in half a dozen places...
@@TheModelShed I did, Tamiya X22 exactly the same as you did on the Bismark. I think I can fix it by running a scalpel fore to aft along the plank lines and put some thin CA in but it's a bit disappointing that it has lifted this quickly...
I could not believe the size of those parts! Thankfully there are only two. I don't mean to jinx it but did the Bismarck also carry the quad 20mm anti aircraft guns?
@@TheModelShed OMG, well I hope there are not too many to build. Even though the quad mounts were slightly larger the parts won't be. I wish you the best of luck with them.
Looking forward to the episode when you engrave the Old Testament on a grain of rice 😂😂 seriously though outstanding workmanship and a great video, thanks 👍👍👍👍👍
I’m working on it Pete. Ran out of space with one verse to go………😳
My eyes went crossed just from watching this video awesome work my friend!
Thanks TJ
For some reason the Germans decided it was necessary to hang on to the Sd.Ah.51 trailer that came with the army pattern 20 mm Flak 30.
- And so, yes, Pontos has included them, more tiny bits that fit one deck higher and inboard of the after-most 105 mm gun mounts.
Warship Pictorial 19 by Steve Wiper - page 59, there is an image of Adolph saluting the Bismarck from the fleet tender, Hela.
You can see the 'U' shaped trailer behind the 11.5 m work-boat and above the left brim of the failed artists hat.
Thanks Andrew I’ll check that out 👍
Good god Steve, now this demonstrates your skill patience and craftsmanship wonderfully. And no pings off to the carpet monster?
Thank goodness I don’t have carpet in the shed John. I’d have lost most of the Pontos parts already
Your perpetration before you even start the build is amazing. And your skill is beyond words.
Thanks much appreciated 👍
Those parts are so tiny, good job assembling them, like I said before you'd think that the amount you pay for Pontos detail sets, they would make every effort to have clear instructions.
You definitely need references to help decipher them sometimes John 🤔
Mind boggling. Great job
Thanks Will
This is amazing work! One sneeze away from disaster with the microscopic brass parts my friend... Thank you, really enjoying this series.
Thanks Mark 👍
Hi Steve, You really are the master when it comes to those tiny PE assemblies. That slide show at the end was a great idea. It's a lot easier to understand what I can see the steps up close. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day. Jeff
Thanks Jeff think ill continue with the in-build stills as well because they show alot more detail than trying to get video of them
That flicking motion was tense!
It works Paul but I wouldn’t recommend it in all cases 😬😬
You have the hands of a great surgeon Steve. Loved this episode! See you in part 12.
Thanks Ron I’m resting my eyes now for a day or so 😬😳😵💫
Hi Steve, fantastic PE work. I have the 1:350 Revell Bismark and the advanced Pontos detail up kit for it in my stash. I had a look through the manual and it has almost the same parts for the 20mm flak gun as your 1:200 kit - but at 1:350 scale they will be almost half the size.. Scary.
now I wouldn’t like to tackle those: the 200s were small enough for me 😵💫
thanks for the extra post Steve. when it comes to photo-etch you are in a league of your won
Thanks Ralph 👍
Sorry I missed this live Steve - watching it now. You're the PE wizard. Cheers
NP John - 👍
Great work on this little gun Steve, apologies for missing the premier - I was in a live stream last night.
NP Phillip glad you enjoyed it 👍
Wow working with that small photo etch. Fantastic job
Thanks Rich 👍
That looks an absolute night mare Steve, still you absolutely nailed it
Cheers Gary 👍
From memory, one foot pedal is just for foot support, the other is a trigger. The handwheels sort out train and elevation.
aah. it would be no good me crewing one of those then. I’d have my foot on the trigger permanently through rigid terror.
Love your channel...I take my hat off to you Sir
Matt from Australia
Thanks Matt👍
YT waited 71 minutes to notify me of this. Sigh.
I believe the mystery part is the magazine the 20mm FLAK used.
Missed you in chat Mac - see you Friday 🤞
Beautiful work as always. I am planning on starting the 1/350 USS Texas with Pontos, so I’m paying very close attention to your techniques. Well done.
Cheers Chris 👍
Would be great if you could show photos of the plastic assembly vs the Pontos if possible.
I’ll do that Paul good idea. I’ll post it on Patreon this week 👍
Thank you for the Sunday bonus episode! Would it be possible to show us how you safely store these fragile subassemblies until you're ready to install them?
I will Kevin 👍
The part at 1:22 is part of the gun cradle its shown at 3:51 your tweezers ( the right arm ) point right at it
yup I’ve worked it out now - the elevation arc fits under the mystery part - I can just barely make it out now in the Pontos instruction photo. no matter I’m not going to miss them 👍
Hi Steve
Your Bismarck build is truly amazing especially the PE parts. I will be getting this ship for my next big build along with the Pontos 27001F1 Advanced pack, Could you please tell me where I could buy this in the UK.
Many thanks Steve and keep up the good work.
hi Dave - I got my set from Pontos at Telford three years ago. you’ll have to google where to get one now - start with the Pontos website.
@@TheModelShed Many thanks for the info Steve.
Your paint work on the Mosquito was brilliant! Are you going to do any highlighting or weathering on this ship build? I noticed you didn’t on the Hood. I have noticed that many folks go to far (my opinion only) when weathering ships but a bit of highlighting here and there can really help if done well.
Hi Chris no I won't be highlighting or weathering on the ship - at this scale its too easy to overdo and its difficult getting a consistent finish across a big model built over several months
Nice work as always.
How aching were your eyes after tho ?
Is that part you couldnt figure not the spare magazine carrier on the side of gun ?
Now that’s a possibility Jerry I’ll check that out tomorrow 👍
Hi Steve, after watching your videos on this I decided not to buy and build one as I just don't think I have the patience. Having said that I have just managed to get hold of one for £125 so I couldn't resist. Now I have to get the upgrade set as mine only has a basic one... oh well.
Well you do need patience that’s for sure. good luck with it👍
Great skills to watch Steve 👍
Does the larger of the 2 pieces you haven't used, fit underneath the gun chamber mechanism? You said that this fitting wasn't particularly positive. You could see a piece of diagonally folded plate on the image (anatomy of the ship) you showed half way through?
I’ll have another look Craig - may be 🤔
Master put Your skills to Me!!!
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These Pontos kits are amazing but they put way too many minuscule bras parts in their kits that don’t matter. I’ve bought a couple of their kits and ended up using maybe 2/3 or less of the parts.
I’m a sucker for punishment - hate leaving brass on the frets😬😬
Hm I have the same kit gathering dust
I am not sure my folding skills will be good enough maybe E bay might be a better bet !
No have a go Andy - the kit PE isn’t as fiddly as the Pontos.
@@TheModelShed
I have the Pontos set !
Oh - eBay then.😬
Great work again. Have you had any issues with Pontos decks for the Hood & Bismark? I installed the decks on the Iowa about 3 weeks ago using a very similar technique to you and the aft deck is already bubbling up in half a dozen places...
No issues so far JD - did you varnish the plastic before applying them ?
@@TheModelShed I did, Tamiya X22 exactly the same as you did on the Bismark. I think I can fix it by running a scalpel fore to aft along the plank lines and put some thin CA in but it's a bit disappointing that it has lifted this quickly...
I could not believe the size of those parts! Thankfully there are only two. I don't mean to jinx it but did the Bismarck also carry the quad 20mm anti aircraft guns?
I’m afraid it did DL. 😬😬😵💫😳
@@TheModelShed OMG, well I hope there are not too many to build. Even though the quad mounts were slightly larger the parts won't be. I wish you the best of luck with them.
Have you looked at a 1/35 scale model of this gun
No Paul I don’t really do much 1/35
Oh my God, I'm blind
Me too 😃😃😃
This is why I refuse to use Pontos, the technical editor is an untrained, drunk gopher, wasting parts and money for no good reason other then lazy.