Author Topic: FRENCH BATTLESHIP STRASBOURG IN 1:350 BY HOBBYBOSS  (Read 12245 times)

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Re: FRENCH BATTLESHIP STRASBOURG IN 1:350 BY HOBBYBOSS
« Reply #45 on: November 01, 2019, 12:46:14 PM »
Looks like the plan worked. Trouble is, some of this will be hidden.
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Re: FRENCH BATTLESHIP STRASBOURG IN 1:350 BY HOBBYBOSS
« Reply #46 on: November 01, 2019, 08:36:58 PM »
C'est Magnifique!
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Re: FRENCH BATTLESHIP STRASBOURG IN 1:350 BY HOBBYBOSS
« Reply #47 on: November 04, 2019, 04:20:57 PM »
Lots of brass, no comments needed.
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Re: FRENCH BATTLESHIP STRASBOURG IN 1:350 BY HOBBYBOSS
« Reply #48 on: November 04, 2019, 06:30:01 PM »
Hi Haddock,

I could say 'Bent and Twisted' like the builder...…!

But seeing as I'm sharing a room with you, it's not a good idea.

A 'Black Eye' in the middle of the night, not a good outcome...!

Instead can I say, looks great, as usual from a master builder, (see I do grovelling too.....!)

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Re: FRENCH BATTLESHIP STRASBOURG IN 1:350 BY HOBBYBOSS
« Reply #49 on: November 05, 2019, 04:06:52 PM »
                       Bit more brass added. The railings on the platforms on the bridge structure are a tad too long to conform to the correct shape, something that crops up from time to time. Might look better with some thick paint to hide the joint.
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Re: FRENCH BATTLESHIP STRASBOURG IN 1:350 BY HOBBYBOSS
« Reply #50 on: November 06, 2019, 02:16:13 PM »
More brass...………. painted and fitted.
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Re: FRENCH BATTLESHIP STRASBOURG IN 1:350 BY HOBBYBOSS
« Reply #51 on: November 06, 2019, 03:56:19 PM »
Even more!
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Re: FRENCH BATTLESHIP STRASBOURG IN 1:350 BY HOBBYBOSS
« Reply #52 on: November 06, 2019, 04:16:02 PM »
The more I see your excellent etch brass work the less I wish to start mine.
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Re: FRENCH BATTLESHIP STRASBOURG IN 1:350 BY HOBBYBOSS
« Reply #53 on: November 13, 2019, 08:48:46 AM »
You need to think "if that silly old fart can do it, so can I".
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Re: FRENCH BATTLESHIP STRASBOURG IN 1:350 BY HOBBYBOSS
« Reply #54 on: November 13, 2019, 10:21:04 AM »
You need to think "if that silly old fart can do it, so can I".
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I'm glad you said that!
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Re: FRENCH BATTLESHIP STRASBOURG IN 1:350 BY HOBBYBOSS
« Reply #55 on: November 15, 2019, 03:26:09 PM »
Bit more done.
The curved rails are etched brass being treated in the Haddock blacking bath.
They fit on the marks that are printed on the wood decks.
Finally fitted.
Last two shots are part of the bridge structure, the antenna were a bit challenging to bend and fit,
don't look bad from a distance.
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Re: FRENCH BATTLESHIP STRASBOURG IN 1:350 BY HOBBYBOSS
« Reply #56 on: November 15, 2019, 05:09:40 PM »
It has all been said already.
Superb modelling.
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Re: FRENCH BATTLESHIP STRASBOURG IN 1:350 BY HOBBYBOSS
« Reply #57 on: November 16, 2019, 01:39:25 AM »
It has all been said already.
Superb modelling.

Hi Haddock,
I have never seen rails fitted to ship like that before.
Wonderful stuff, keep it coming.
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Re: FRENCH BATTLESHIP STRASBOURG IN 1:350 BY HOBBYBOSS
« Reply #58 on: November 20, 2019, 02:36:35 PM »
Starting to look busy, lots to do yet.
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Re: FRENCH BATTLESHIP STRASBOURG IN 1:350 BY HOBBYBOSS
« Reply #59 on: November 20, 2019, 06:53:05 PM »
Ooo, La, La,  Monsuier Haddock,

Eeet is looking very nice.....

Trebien!

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