surfsup Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 OK onto the fun part. Her Fitout has now commenced. Will have some more soon.....Cheers mark 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry L Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 As with everything you have done so far on the Bismarck, just great! Am looking forward to the completed ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeltArmor Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Looking great Mark Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfsup Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 Most of her Main Structures are now onboard. More to come soon.....Cheers mark 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Looking great so far 👍🏻 Beefy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Eazy Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 On 1/23/2019 at 9:05 AM, surfsup said: It has been a long Time since I have been on these Boards so I thought I might post what I am building now. Will be starting work tonight.....Cheers Mark Hope you don't mind me saying, I like the tiger background, is that a blanket or duvet cover? I like it, looks really great. And in the meanwhile, hope your building of the Bismarck goes smoothly and trouble free. I can see from the photos, you seems to be doing really amazingly good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 She's looking very nice, all the extra details are ace. It's very satisfying when you can start putting the main components together, cant wait to see her finished. Cheers Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfsup Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 On 2/22/2019 at 1:33 PM, Jerry L said: As with everything you have done so far on the Bismarck, just great! Am looking forward to the completed ship. Thanks Jerry and so am I.....Cheers Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfsup Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 On 2/22/2019 at 2:06 PM, BeltArmor said: Looking great Mark Lee Thanks for your comments my fellow Sandgroper.....Cheers Mark On 2/27/2019 at 7:18 PM, Major Eazy said: Hope you don't mind me saying, I like the tiger background, is that a blanket or duvet cover? I like it, looks really great. And in the meanwhile, hope your building of the Bismarck goes smoothly and trouble free. I can see from the photos, you seems to be doing really amazingly good. Thanks for your comment my Friend and it's actually a Quilt Cover.....Cheers Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfsup Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 OK just a quick update. Her aft Superstructure is now basically complete. More to come soon.....Cheers mark 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Gidday Mark, You've done a very impressive job of this model. Superb in fact. I have a question if I may? Are the twin 10.5cm AA guns permanently attached yet? I hope not. I read in a book (Anatomy of the Ship) a few years ago that Bismarck only had the forward four mountings fitted initially, the rear four were fitted later, and were different to the forward mountings. The forward mountings were Dopp LC/31 mountings, the after mountings were Dopp LC/37 (the mounts with the short roof at the back) and were the same as those fitted to Tirpitz. From what I recall, your starboard side mountings are correct but the port side mountings need to be switched, front pair to rear and vice versa. I have plans in front of me right now, but before you do anything please check my facts, I have been wrong before. A photo of Bismarck in Norway, taken from Prinz Eugen, seems to confirm this however. If I am correct I felt I should mention it before it became too late to change them. And I repeat, you have done a very impressive model. My hat is off to you. (But not for long, it shows my bald spot!) 😁 Regards, Jeff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfsup Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 2 hours ago, ArnoldAmbrose said: Gidday Mark, You've done a very impressive job of this model. Superb in fact. I have a question if I may? Are the twin 10.5cm AA guns permanently attached yet? I hope not. I read in a book (Anatomy of the Ship) a few years ago that Bismarck only had the forward four mountings fitted initially, the rear four were fitted later, and were different to the forward mountings. The forward mountings were Dopp LC/31 mountings, the after mountings were Dopp LC/37 (the mounts with the short roof at the back) and were the same as those fitted to Tirpitz. From what I recall, your starboard side mountings are correct but the port side mountings need to be switched, front pair to rear and vice versa. I have plans in front of me right now, but before you do anything please check my facts, I have been wrong before. A photo of Bismarck in Norway, taken from Prinz Eugen, seems to confirm this however. If I am correct I felt I should mention it before it became too late to change them. And I repeat, you have done a very impressive model. My hat is off to you. (But not for long, it shows my bald spot!) 😁 Regards, Jeff. Thanks for your Comments Jeff much appreciated. Yes I know about the mix up and only spotted while looking at the Ship later. It has been rectified.....Cheers mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfsup Posted March 12, 2019 Author Share Posted March 12, 2019 OK have done some work on her Work Boats and Catapault so they are also now onboard. More to come soon.....Cheers Mark 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry L Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Great work on the boats and catapult! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Really coming together now with all the small details 👍🏻 beefy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfsup Posted March 30, 2019 Author Share Posted March 30, 2019 Thanks for your comments Gents much appreciated. The following Posts are what I have done since them as I have been tied up with work so these are the catch ups. She is now basically fitted out except for Rigging and Railings.....Cheers mark 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfsup Posted March 30, 2019 Author Share Posted March 30, 2019 OK her Arados are now onboard and except for some tidying up her Rigging is basically complete. More to come soon.....Cheers Mark 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry L Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Love the rigging!! You must have the patients of a saint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselweasel Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 Fine model, could i ask what you used as rigging line please ATB Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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