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Hey Sebastian the ultimatum writer!

Option (1) would seem the obvious choice--

BUT...

We know you are very good with metal etc...

I think Option (2) is the one that would interest most readers of modelwarships.com and l'arsenal!

So.. my vote is cast!

Option 2

JB

Nonononono: I'll throw in a vote for #1. I'd like to see the metalwork so that I might learn something

Modelling is done on inspiration, so pick the option that inspires you the most at the moment. Whatever you choose, I'll learn a lot!

Hello
Provisional result of votes on the forums Modelwarships and L'Arsenal:

Choice 1�) 2 votes

Choice 2�) 2 votes

Choice 3�) 0 votes

Choice 1�) 5 votes

I repeat: no update without 10 votes to one of four choices.
So : Vote!
Seb

Choice 2 for me please.
When you try to fit superstructures to the deck I think you will have to rebuild&repaint some pieces of deck again - Dragon has made a few errors and omissions in this area...

I vote the second choice too... Go Buchanan go...

Hello
Seconde provisional result of votes on the forums Modelwarships and L'Arsenal:

Choice 1�) 8 votes

Choice 2�) 4 votes

Choice 3�) 1 votes

Choixce 4�) 4 votes*

*=I took a vote, as a modeler French voted 2 times. I kept his vote for 1), in respect for his father, a sailor on Tunisien.
Seb

EJFoeth wrote:Nonononono: I'll throw in a vote for #1. I'd like to see the metalwork so that I might learn something

I'll have to second that! #1 is my choice

Hello
Final result of votes on the forums Modelwarships and L'Arsenal:

Choice 1�) 10 votes

Choice 2�) 4 votes

Choice 3�) 1 votes

Choixce 4�) 4 votes*

So, the winner is : Tunisien
I thank all those who participated in this vote.
Immediately an update ...
Seb

I have not remained completely inactive for the duration of this vote, I started the rear structure of the USS Buchanan.
It's not over:
Now, for Tunisien. It takes three things to build the superstructure:
Evergreen profiles, the sheet of copper and a good documentation.
I begin the work tonight, so the next update is expected soon.
Seb

P.S. : I forgot to post this message on August 24, sorry !

Hello all
So, I started the rear of the superstructure of Tunisien.
First, I scratchbuild the structure by cutting in profile of Evergreen the floor and ceiling.
Then I glued sections of 5mm between the two in order to obtain the desired height.
Then, I cut the bridge in the sheet copper.
It is necessary that the bridge fits perfectly with the structure.
Then I started dressing in sheet copper. I must scratchbuild several parts for the final part.
Exhibit 1 is the starboard�s form.

Exhibit 2 is all forms of port and starboard. They are taped to get the right length.

Exhibit 3 is the template for cutting the following pieces.

Exhibit 4 is the test that I used for cutting air vents, portholes and for testing the rivets.

Exhibit 5 is the final piece
Detail of portholes, rivets and the air vents.
Finally the final part in place but not glued.
To be continued...
Seb

Now that is superb work Seb

John

Hello everyone
I must confess that I could not work on my models for 6 months.
However, this did not remain at a standstill. I had planned to run a number of brass parts.
I started with the "oil vents." On Tunisien, I found three types.
To 1 / 350, they are pieces of very fine, so I asked Piotr Czerkasow society "Master" to turn these pieces. It has very kindly agreed.

His work is incredible.
So I set up.
Your opinion ?
Seb

Then I sent him a project even crazier: the grenades of 300lbs and 600lbs in 1/350.
As he could not turn them into a 1 part, he turned into 3 parts!

The grenades of 660lbs
The grenades of 300lbs
Grenades assembled but not glued.
And glued.
200 grenades of each to assemble.
If you are interested in these parts, contact Piotr.
He is great guy.
Seb

That is very much wow!

And I second your statement on Piotr of MASTER. I have the cutest set of pompom barrels (old style) for my model!

Hello everyone
Yes, still alive !!!
I am updating the photo links.
And normally, a little update at the end of the week.
See you soon.
Seb

Yes please, more of your exquisite scratch building please

hehhehehe! Seb !

afire a NINE YEAR gap since your last posting....

I guess you must have a HUUUge update with lots of new photos of completed models...( lol! )

anyhow-- back to MW.com !!!

Looking forward to seeing your progress

JIM B

hello EJ and Jim
If only Jim ...
In nine years, unfortunately, I have made very little progress. No finished model.
I will take as much time as EJ to finish a model !!!

If I relaunch this post, it is also to force me to continue my models. Finish them, we'll see ...

And take care of yourself.

Seb

Bonjour!

>> If I relaunch this post, it is also to force me.....<<

but... but.... you Must continue-- such fine wok must have a purpose!