Blast bags on mine were rough as well. Primered in black first and then dry brushed in off white so I had the shadowing effect. Had to use a saw on the resin close to the opening for the barrels. Had to go back and forth many times with a circular metal file to gradually open up enough to slide completely down the barrels. Nerve wracking because if you take off too much you've just thrown away hundreds of dollars on the pontos kit since they don't give you any spares.
What a disappointment from Pontos to make you struggle with those blast bags! Boy you have the patience of a saint! I’m by no means a ship builder, but I probably would have bit the bullet and sculpted my own with two part epoxy. Might have been faster in the long run. Glad your doing much better!
Interesting connection - I can’t imagine how the Germans thought they’d be able to get out into the Atlantic undetected with all the air and sea spotting going on.
@@TheModelShed Since the war-diary was lost we will never now for sure why Lutjens made his tactical decisions. But steaming through Skagerack in Kattegatt in daylight so close to the Swedish coast, and stopping in Norway revealed the operation.
It is good to see you are on the mend, Steve. It was interesting to see how you put the PE strip around the turret base, I have seen that piece pre-rolled and compression used to hold it in place but you have to get the roll perfect otherwise it induces a slight twist. On a separate note, the teaser of a 4 engined bomber on the bench behind, what is it please?
Thanks Craig. It’s a 1/32 Lancaster Dambuster which I’m building for my IPMS group build this year. I’m covering the build as an exclusive for the folks supporting my Patreon channel.
Sorry to hear you weren't feeling good but take things in small stages, stay warm and push the fluids. The Bismarck is looking like a ship and not a collection of parts. I have one question about the individual stainless steel stanchions for the main deck, have you thought about installing brass railing instead of those?
Thanks DL for the kind thoughts. I won’t be using the stainless steel stanchions: Pontos also supply a full set of PE railings so I’ll be using those - much less fiddly and they’ll match the rest of the ones I’ve already fitted.
Steve, A question unrelated to this particualr episode but I'm wondering how you keep your :"largish" bottles of super glue fresh - do you store them in any special way etc? Thanks, Alan
Hi Alan - no I don’t do anything in particular - I just make sure the caps are tight and keep them out of sunlight - I’ve had a couple of bottles go off on a sunny hot shelf once.
just look after yourself . dont worry about the youtube world -we care about you more than your uploads -Ralph
I appreciate that Ralph Thank you 👍🙏
Glad you're feeling better now Steve.
Cheers Phil 👍🙏
24:21 Oh! Such delicate work.
Glad your feeling somewhat better Steve. Thanks for the update.
Cheers Ron 🙏
Glad to hear that you're on the upswing.
I am thanks Kevin 👍
Nice to see that you are back Steve! Happy that you seem to have gotten over your illness.
On the mend as we say here Kent 🤕🤕
22:30 !!! Love the clear tape idea!
the simple ones are the best Ben 👍
Blast bags on mine were rough as well. Primered in black first and then dry brushed in off white so I had the shadowing effect. Had to use a saw on the resin close to the opening for the barrels. Had to go back and forth many times with a circular metal file to gradually open up enough to slide completely down the barrels. Nerve wracking because if you take off too much you've just thrown away hundreds of dollars on the pontos kit since they don't give you any spares.
It sure is a trial. the solution on my Hood build was much better: short barrels with a pin on for the blast bags.
You do absolutely outstanding work. Kudos for sharing this build with everyone.
Nice to see you back in the model shed, take care.
Thank you 👍
The main turrets gave the same issues with the blast bags fitting properly. I use Mr. Surfacer 500 and it worked well for me.
I’m going to take a look at the mains this week - guess I’ll have to do the same with those.
Yes, Steve when I did the rungs on the hull I broke a few drills. That was good idea with pin vise. Hope you are feeling better.
I am thank you 👍
The Bismarck was such a beautiful ship. The German capital ships just looked so sleek and modern. Well done.
Agreed she’s a beauty 👍
What a disappointment from Pontos to make you struggle with those blast bags! Boy you have the patience of a saint! I’m by no means a ship builder, but I probably would have bit the bullet and sculpted my own with two part epoxy. Might have been faster in the long run. Glad your doing much better!
I thought about sculpting epoxy but the resin ones went in ok in the end. I’ll try the same techniques with the main guns.
Absolutely Amazing workmanship.
Take care of yourself Mr Steve. Glad you are on the mend.
Thank you David I’m feeling much better now.
Happy to see you back! Stay healthy!
Thanks Paul
I admire you're dedication Steve even when you are not feeling very well you absolutely nail it.
Stay safe, look after yourself.
Thanks Gary feeling a bit better now 👍
Nice work Steve, I hope you are feeling better.
Thanks John I am 👍
@@TheModelShed Glad to hear it.
Superb job 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Cheers Pete 👍
It's always a genuine pleasure watching you work, sir. Great attention to detail and some serious soldering skills!
You’re very kind thanks Andy 🙏👍
Great build. My Grandfather served on the HMS Gotland when they sighted the Bismarck off Marstrand heading for Norway.
Interesting connection - I can’t imagine how the Germans thought they’d be able to get out into the Atlantic undetected with all the air and sea spotting going on.
@@TheModelShed Since the war-diary was lost we will never now for sure why Lutjens made his tactical decisions. But steaming through Skagerack in Kattegatt in daylight so close to the Swedish coast, and stopping in Norway revealed the operation.
great job and thanks. Take care.
Thanks Rich 👍
Excellent progress, glad you feeling better
Thank you Lindsey 🙏👍
Looking good 👍
Cheers Joe
Lovely build, I like the effort put into it. Keep it up.
Thank you 👍
Very nice!
Cheers Paul
It is good to see you are on the mend, Steve. It was interesting to see how you put the PE strip around the turret base, I have seen that piece pre-rolled and compression used to hold it in place but you have to get the roll perfect otherwise it induces a slight twist.
On a separate note, the teaser of a 4 engined bomber on the bench behind, what is it please?
Thanks Craig. It’s a 1/32 Lancaster Dambuster which I’m building for my IPMS group build this year. I’m covering the build as an exclusive for the folks supporting my Patreon channel.
hope your illness is behind you now ,great work on guns,did i see a border models lancaster on your work bench
No Mick it’s the HK Dambuster I’m building it over on my Patreon channel and for my local IPMS group build
As always, great job. But I noticed an interesting box in the background. Did the model you were waiting for for a new project come? :))
No I’m still,waiting for that. The box is the HK Dambuster I’m building it over on my Patreon channel.
Reading the instructions and cleaning up the work area! What sort of a modeller are you?🙃
😂😂🤓🤓🧹 🧹🧹
Sorry to hear you weren't feeling good but take things in small stages, stay warm and push the fluids. The Bismarck is looking like a ship and not a collection of parts. I have one question about the individual stainless steel stanchions for the main deck, have you thought about installing brass railing instead of those?
Thanks DL for the kind thoughts. I won’t be using the stainless steel stanchions: Pontos also supply a full set of PE railings so I’ll be using those - much less fiddly and they’ll match the rest of the ones I’ve already fitted.
@@TheModelShed You're welcome. Happy to hear Pontos has the photo etched brass raiuls.
Steve, A question unrelated to this particualr episode but I'm wondering how you keep your :"largish" bottles of super glue fresh - do you store them in any special way etc? Thanks, Alan
Hi Alan - no I don’t do anything in particular - I just make sure the caps are tight and keep them out of sunlight - I’ve had a couple of bottles go off on a sunny hot shelf once.
Steve, what is that lurking on the bench behind you, is it the Meng 1/32 Lancaster?
no it’s the HK Dambuster Finlay
It does gall a bit when you pay so much for the kit and then even more for a detail set.
😬🤔
I hope your feeling better soon.
Thanks Lee 👍
hi steve...great video...I have to ask you some things...can you tell me how I can contact you privately? eh via insta, or email?
good evening
You can pm me at themodelshedchannel@gmail.com