Silverstone 2 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Just started my latest big Project: Trumpeter 1/200 Bismarck, before was the infamous Trumpeter 1/16 KT. I've wanted to build this model as it's a masterpiece in this scale and I've been very inspired by the impressive Bismarck and her history. Lots of people have already done some very nice builds. But here goes..... My first attempt at Naval, as everything before has been AFV, SCi-FI and Aircraft. Dry fit only....fit of parts is fantastic. More to come shortly............. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 This was about a year into the build. Still have to fit some ventilators and the main deck railings. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parip Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 (edited) It looks great next to the imperial star destroyer! Good luck with your build! Cheers Rade Edited October 23, 2016 by parip 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstone 2 Posted October 24, 2016 Author Share Posted October 24, 2016 Yes, It does seem to be taking a while this build, maybe not the best idea i've had after finishing the 1/16 KT. I've only made a few small sub assemblies and the PE is certainly time consuming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstone 2 Posted October 24, 2016 Author Share Posted October 24, 2016 On 10/23/2016 at 9:17 AM, Gremlin56 said: This was about a year into the build. Still have to fit some ventilators and the main deck railings. Hi Julian, Did you use any AM decks like Mk.1 or Pontos? You build does look good, did you have a build thread? Phil 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 I used the Mk.1 set for the build. There are still fragments of the build over at Starkweather's site: http://www.modelshipwrights.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=SquawkBox&file=index&req=viewtopic&topic_id=199742&ord=1&page=1 A lot of photos got lost when I dumped Photobucket and since I left Starkie's place the build thread has become badly fragmented. I do still have the complete set of photo's I took during the build and I really enjoyed this review of the Mk.1 set I did: http://www.modelshipwrights.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=8834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinnerboy Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 ooh that's nice, more piccys please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstone 2 Posted October 30, 2016 Author Share Posted October 30, 2016 Some more progress over the weekend: Smaller PE and sub assemblies, not finished.... The main Ship and all the sub assemblies are dry fit only. But i've got a good idea about the stand and wooden base ill use for the display. Have to say Trumpeter's Bismarck looks very impressive just built up from "Out of the Box" parts. The only addition so far is the main 38cm Barrels. The Injection moulded versions are extremely good alternatives, If the modeller does not want to spend extra on Upgrade sets. No seems and drilled out barrels muzzles on even the 150mm secondary guns too. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Lovely looking clean build - super work, looking forward to the paint job Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 That looks like a lovely beast. And I don't just mean the Star Destroyer! Get crackin'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstone 2 Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 (edited) The Update: Further build progress: These gaps will need careful attention, some horizontal deck support to eliminate any sagging! gues some people leave the sprue trees in for support. Something vertical from the hull bottom could be best. Stand mount adapters: The M6 Insert - Epoxy bonded into oak blocks Edited November 27, 2016 by Silverstone 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstone 2 Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 (edited) The Finished hull construction: The proposed stand mount on a 1500mm x 250mm x 20mm oak board: Just resting on the prototype stand mounts: Edited November 27, 2016 by Silverstone 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansReggelsen Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 I'm following this with keen interest as I have the Nelson in the same scale and I too haven't build a ship in this size before either! Cheers Hans J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstone 2 Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 The Painting begins: Tamiya Nato Black for the Waterline, works well as it's not meant to be black but a very dark grey according to the history of the Kriegsmarine marking and painting. Some tidy up on the hull seems, required! Pre shading has come out quite well, not easy to see in the poor light unfortunately 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstone 2 Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 The beginnings of the superstructures: Most sub assemblies are dry fit, for easy dismantling required due to detail painting: more hull camo painting: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstone 2 Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 The Large oak base has now had it's final stand-offs mounted. I chose to use aluminium shafts with internal Plastic spacers (collars). The Aluminium shafts have been carefully rubbed down to remove any imperfections and blemishes in the cutting process. The whole shaft is attached through the centre with a long M6 bolt (countersunk underneath the base) The are then crowned with large M6 Neoprene Washers. The Idea behind the washers is to hold the bolts and provide a soft membrane between the supports and the delicate Bismarck hull: More painting progress: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstone 2 Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 I used cut out drawn on A4 for masks to create the side camo for the Hull: Worked pretty well: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstone 2 Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 Next, could not wait to see how successful the PONTOS wooden deck was going to be?!? Getting carried away...... a test fit to get an idea of how this is beginning to turn out: Starting to look like a Battleship: After the next couple of days the Markings were sprayed on the Front and Aft decks: 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndon Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Looking very nice so far. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstone 2 Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 (edited) The Superstructure, PONTO decks and railing detail is now under way too.... I am really enjoying building Trumpeters amazing Bismarck offering, I thought their 1/16 King Tiger could not be beaten!, the Aftermarket additions really do bring it to life. I could have painted the decks but i was curious to try MK.1 & Pontos for their offerings too. The MK1 metal barrels are nice but certainly not a must. The Kits 380mm / 150mm and smaller guns are very good mouldings and would look great out of the box. They even have drilled out muzzles too. The Metal versions just makes clean-up a lot easier. The Wooden decks are very nicely done and an ease to use too. Saves a lot of bench time. But again trumpeter's deck detail is superb! so an airbrush will bring very good results there too. Infact i've seen a lot of people painting their own decks with some very convincing results. The Structural railings although fiddly and very time consuming are a must IMHO. Blast bags for the Main armament and 150mm are also a nice addition. I'm not a fan of PE as it's extremely time consuming and very nerve racking!!! I have never done so much PE work in all my time of modelling but it's results are paying off. More updates to follow...... Edited November 27, 2016 by Silverstone 2 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marky sparky Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Absolutely ruddy marvelous. She's a big beast but you are doing it great justice. Great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Super sharp work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob 1 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 (edited) Very good progress being made here (something like this would take me years), and looking like all is to a very good standard. I'm watching with interest now, to see another one of my life long favourite ships being built. Edited November 30, 2016 by Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model Monkey Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstone 2 Posted December 2, 2016 Author Share Posted December 2, 2016 Thank you for all your kind comments. I will be updating this build over the weekend....hopefully. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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