Paper Ship: Bismarck, HMV, 1:250
Discussion
I never intended to build this one, but in the end I couldn’t resist the challenge:
Couldn’t really build it without the laser-cut set (which cost as much as the kit):
It’s a big one - over a metre long and 7545 parts:
Also got this awesome book as a reference:
Two years minimum for this one I think.
Couldn’t really build it without the laser-cut set (which cost as much as the kit):
It’s a big one - over a metre long and 7545 parts:
Also got this awesome book as a reference:
Two years minimum for this one I think.
Fast and Spurious said:
Seven thousand, five hundred and forty five!
When it says 'parts' what it actually means is bits of paper you have to cut out and make into parts...I just looked, and the largest paper ship I built so far was the Mellum,
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
and that was 1179 parts, and it took me about a year. So it might be more than a 2 year build.
dr_gn said:
When it says 'parts' what it actually means is bits of paper you have to cut out and make into parts...
I just looked, and the largest paper ship I built so far was the Mellum,
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
and that was 1179 parts, and it took me about a year. So it might be more than a 2 year build.
Can you stop posting and get on with it. We’re keen to see some progress. I just looked, and the largest paper ship I built so far was the Mellum,
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
and that was 1179 parts, and it took me about a year. So it might be more than a 2 year build.
That other thread about the Mellon is great, I’m just getting stuck into that now enjoying a coffee sitting in the sun.
ETA just seen THAT thread links to another ship build.
Edited by anonymous-user on Friday 23 August 10:04
El stovey said:
dr_gn said:
When it says 'parts' what it actually means is bits of paper you have to cut out and make into parts...
I just looked, and the largest paper ship I built so far was the Mellum,
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
and that was 1179 parts, and it took me about a year. So it might be more than a 2 year build.
Can you stop posting and get on with it. We’re keen to see some progress. I just looked, and the largest paper ship I built so far was the Mellum,
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
and that was 1179 parts, and it took me about a year. So it might be more than a 2 year build.
That other thread about the Mellon is great, I’m just getting stuck into that now enjoying a coffee sitting in the sun.
ETA just seen THAT thread links to another ship build.
Edited by El stovey on Friday 23 August 10:04
I’m planning to make a start on the Bismarck this weekend, I need a very large flat surface to build the waterline hull, so I’ll use the granite worktop in the kitchen. Rest of the family are away, so it wont get damaged.
dr_gn said:
I’ve built four so far: Wuppertal, Mellum, Battleford and Emden. They’re all on this forum somewhere.
I’m planning to make a start on the Bismarck this weekend, I need a very large flat surface to build the waterline hull, so I’ll use the granite worktop in the kitchen. Rest of the family are away, so it wont get damaged.
Will it stay there for 2 years? I’m planning to make a start on the Bismarck this weekend, I need a very large flat surface to build the waterline hull, so I’ll use the granite worktop in the kitchen. Rest of the family are away, so it wont get damaged.
El stovey said:
dr_gn said:
I’ve built four so far: Wuppertal, Mellum, Battleford and Emden. They’re all on this forum somewhere.
I’m planning to make a start on the Bismarck this weekend, I need a very large flat surface to build the waterline hull, so I’ll use the granite worktop in the kitchen. Rest of the family are away, so it wont get damaged.
Will it stay there for 2 years? I’m planning to make a start on the Bismarck this weekend, I need a very large flat surface to build the waterline hull, so I’ll use the granite worktop in the kitchen. Rest of the family are away, so it wont get damaged.
dr_gn said:
Yes I’m wondering if it’s one project too far.
I’ve heard of the cutters, but not sure how they’d help with this model?
As I understand it you scan the page of parts and it cuts them out for you.I’ve heard of the cutters, but not sure how they’d help with this model?
You can preview and adjust the cuts before “pulling the trigger” to use the common vernacular.
Heartworm said:
Daft question, what are the laser cut parts you mention if it still requires you to cut the pieces?
You substitute the laser-cut parts for paper ones (indicated by a circled “L” on the sheets). Small details like brackets and railings or other items that are very difficult to cut out from paper. The alternative is to leave the paper railings with a grey background, but it doesn’t look great.
ETA: The laser-cut parts are held on their sheets by a few small nibs that you just cut with a scalpel. You don’t need to cut them out.
Edited by dr_gn on Monday 26th August 01:09
robemcdonald said:
dr_gn said:
Yes I’m wondering if it’s one project too far.
I’ve heard of the cutters, but not sure how they’d help with this model?
As I understand it you scan the page of parts and it cuts them out for you.I’ve heard of the cutters, but not sure how they’d help with this model?
You can preview and adjust the cuts before “pulling the trigger” to use the common vernacular.
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