wkennerley Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 (edited) My built was going to be the Matchbox Bismarck in either the March 1941 or April 1941 scheme - However I have decided to try to acquire a Dragon Bismarck instead (if I can get it cheap enough, ie around a tener!!) I have ordered RB models turned brass barrels for the build. Once I either have the Dragon kit or if I eventually have to go with the Matchbox I will post pics I could do with some guidance on building ship models though. I built a spruance class John Rogers but I think I made a mistake putting the whole thing together first then painting it - I am guessing I should do the hull and paint it, then the superstructure the aditional details? The spruance was my first ever ship kit and it was built as a practice build to see what I would do wrong (in this case everyhting!!) Wayne Edited December 24, 2010 by wkennerley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Reeder Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Hi Wayne, Welcome to the BoA GB.Every shipmodeller have their own way of going about building a ship model.If you would like to have a butchers at some of the Work-in-progess in the maritime section,it will give you some idea how to go about shipbuilding,BTW Dragon`s Bismarck is good choice. cheers Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Reeder Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 HI again Wayne, This link may prove useful for Bismarcks colour schemes: http://www.bismarck-class.dk/bismarck/pain...ntbism1941.html Cheers Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 HI again Wayne, This link may prove useful for Bismarcks colour schemes: http://www.bismarck-class.dk/bismarck/pain...ntbism1941.html Cheers Phil Whilst on the subject . Is it safe to assume that the catapult for the Arado was also painted light gray ? or should I go with a different shade ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Whilst on the subject .Is it safe to assume that the catapult for the Arado was also painted light gray ? or should I go with a different shade ? If you click on the plan elevations in that link, you'll see the image in your browser ... which you can click again to zoom in. I'm not a ship modeller, but I'd go with light grey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted December 19, 2010 Author Share Posted December 19, 2010 HI again Wayne, This link may prove useful for Bismarcks colour schemes: http://www.bismarck-class.dk/bismarck/pain...ntbism1941.html Cheers Phil Thanks Phil, I have that page thanks, just can't decide as yet which scheme I prefer Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted December 24, 2010 Author Share Posted December 24, 2010 (edited) Woohoo, I have acquired a 1/700 Revell Bismarck, boy is it a lot better than the Matchbox kit. Anyway pics below - As soon as I can, I will start this build. Scheme will be March 1941 Edited December 27, 2010 by wkennerley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted December 28, 2010 Author Share Posted December 28, 2010 (edited) Bit of progress - Mian superstructure together. Just gotta figure what order to paint things. If I can build up the courge I may try a seascape too Edited December 28, 2010 by wkennerley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted December 28, 2010 Author Share Posted December 28, 2010 A bit more progress tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkennerley Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 you best slow down i still need to get my model for this GB but looking good so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 (edited) Watching with interest. No doubt about it, those German Naval architects knew how to make a ship look right too, from the Bismarcks, thru the Scharnhorsts to the Hippers, sheer naval poetry. Pity about the politics with spawned them. Steve. Edited December 29, 2010 by stevehnz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speckled Jim Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 As a Glaswegian I feel that I must warn you that building ships under the influence of alcohol is quite dangerous and can lead to your shipyards being shut down... Good work, as for painting, my advice would be to work from the bottom up, that's my personal way of doing it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 As a Glaswegian I feel that I must warn you that building ships under the influence of alcohol is quite dangerous and can lead to your shipyards being shut down... :lol: yeah, but we mightn't have had Billy Connolly if they'd all stayed sober. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smuts Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Blimey, I thought I was moving on my TBF nice build so far, agree about the German naval designs looking right as well. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jRatz Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Bit of progress - Mian superstructure together. Just gotta figure what order to paint things. If I can build up the courge I may try a seascape too I was taught for ship painting -- bottom up, inside out .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted December 30, 2010 Author Share Posted December 30, 2010 Thanks for the painting tips - As soon as my paint arrives I will start spraying. Till then just making up litle bits like guns, small parts fo superstructure etc. I probably have paints to cover the arado so will try do that tonight Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 (edited) Right so at last I am adding colour to the model. Started spraying the hull, just gotta wait for it to dry now before masking for the hull red. Sprayed superstructure, small boats, and Arado is done though i see it needs some touching up. Update - Managed to spray hull red too tonight, pics will follow later in the week Edited January 1, 2011 by wkennerley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Progress to date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Great progress - some of those parts must be tiny - I find 1:350 scary enough! Know b*g all about 1:700 ships - but looks like a good kit... Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Coming along nicely Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 (edited) Thanks Iain, its only my 2nd 1/700 ship but I am very happy with the detail and fit, yes some parts are quite small but I am managing. Wayne Edited January 11, 2011 by wkennerley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Looking good mate. Just noticed the Arado, very good. Deacon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 Spent ages painting all the small bits on the deck - Progressing very slowly but its an enjoyable build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 (edited) Still heaps to be done, but I decided to dry fit some armament, the plane and some boats to see how they look on the ship. Wayne Edited January 29, 2011 by wkennerley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Looking really nice so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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