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Bismarck by Semorebutts - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC - with MK1 detail set


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Maybe you can answer a question that I have been in a debate for awhile with another builder over the Bismarck.

We were discussing details that get over looked on Bismarck builds, i.e....little yellow warning signs at different locations on the main superstructure as an example!  Then he replies, you know everyone gets the AC recognition markings wrong, don't you?

I looked at him, and before I could speak, he says the red borders were incorrect!

Did some looking and appears there are others who agree.  The according to them, border should be a slate gray and not red.

Have you in countered any references too this?  Most excellent build by the way.

Rick

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Thank you Rick!  I'm afraid I won't be of any help in answering your question. I haven't in countered any references to that. Actually I'm not sure exactly what the AC recognition markings are though now I'm curious myself as I'm sure I got it wrong!:(  I'm not as concerned about accuracy as I'm mostly concerned about just being able to complete her and make her look "cool" to anyone who comes across her in my home :)   

 Today begins part 2 of 3 for the super structure. Though it's not as big as part 1 was there are alot of PE parts! I think this part will be just as much if not more work than part 1 was.  I'm guessing This should take atleast a month, maybe 2 months. I'm super excited! This is my favorite peice on the ship! 

 It all begins with cutting parts from the sprues. Sorry there's  only 1 photo for now. 

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the P.E. on this section should be grand!  :) 

I yam wot I yam!

finished builds:
Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue
Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions
M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller
Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build

Billing T78 Norden

 

in dry dock:
Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20
Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required
Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400
Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch

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Me too Cog I'm excited!

 

yes it certainly should be popeye! Thats if i do it right. 

 

I took these photos from the instructions. I can't wait to try to assemble these 2 parts.  The first is Pontos, the second is MK1. the entire part will be a good mix of both PE companies. 

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Ok so I have to start somewhere. I don't even know where to start so i started with the louvers. I have them from both Pontos and MK1.  Pontos is 56 pieces and more detail. MK1 is 2 pieces. The louvers are just bent in place... nice and easy, but not as much detail. I dont know if it's worth all the time to try the pontos and probably fail anyway. I guess I will try pontos, Atleast when I fail I have MK1 louvers to fall back on.  

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Have a good look at ladders, and things which needs  to be installed first as other bits will run over them ... I made that mistake, and I seem to see rungs crossed bij those horizontal  rails/rungs or whatever you call them ...

 

I like those louvres better than the pontos part. Although, I wouldn't know if it is better in view of contemporary usage or not

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Carl

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Oh Thanks Cog. So Now that the louvers are in I should pause, take a step back and study what has to go on this piece and in what order. Try to plan it. That way I'll try to avoid the mistake you made cog. 

 

It's nice snd easy to work with the MK1, just push the louvers out one by one with my knife. 

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then simple glue the back screen in. 

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then glue louvers over top 

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and presto!  I would have spent all day trying to assemble the pontos louvers. This was so awesomely easy! 

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Hey Scott, it looks like we're both making the same things together - although mine look very little like yours :huh:. I'd say yours are far more accurate :rolleyes:, there are a LOT of short-comings in my kit.

 

For my next one I'll definitely be going with a Ponto's PE set ;). AND a Halinski Card Kit as well.

 

:cheers:  Danny

Cheers, Danny

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Current Build :    Forced Retirement from Modelling due to Health Issues

Build Logs :   Norfolk Sloop  HMS Vulture - (TFFM)  HMS Vulture Cross-section  18 foot Cutter    Concord Stagecoach   18th Century Longboat in a BOTTLE 

CARD Model Build Logs :   Mosel   Sydney Opera House (Schreiber-Bogen)   WWII Mk. IX Spitfire (Halinski)  Rolls Royce Merlin Engine  Cape Byron Lighthouse (HMV)       Stug 40 (Halinski)    Yamaha MT-01   Yamaha YA-1  HMS Hood (Halinski)  Bismarck (GPM)  IJN Amatsukaze 1940 Destroyer (Halinski)   HMVS Cerberus   Mi24D Hind (Halinski)  Bulgar Steam Locomotive - (ModelikTanker and Beer Wagons (Modelik)  Flat Bed Wagon (Modelik)  Peterbuilt Semi Trailer  Fender Guitar  

Restorations for Others :  King of the Mississippi  HMS Victory
Gallery : Norfolk Sloop,   HMAT Supply,   HMS Bounty,   HMS Victory,   Charles W. Morgan,   18' Cutter for HMS Vulture,   HMS Vulture,  HMS Vulture Cross-section,             18th Century Longboat in a Bottle 

Other Previous Builds : Le Mirage, Norske Love, King of the Mississippi

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thanks danny. our kits are different for sure I would like to try a card kit tho I would have no idea what I was doing. I also want to try a wooden ship as well! I have a dream where I buy $1500 worth of Proxxon tools and the Caldercraft victory:).  the Halinski should be really cool! those PE parts in the photo are actually MK1. I have both so I hope to use a lot from both Pontos and MK1.  They are very different and both have there pros and cons. so I guess I have the best of both and the cons of both lol. tho if I had to pick.... probably Pontos.

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Today I continue the smoke stack. This piece gets cooler every day. All the PE involved in this piece Is the reason I actually bought this model.  

Almost done with the first platform piece. 

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I have to cut out the middle here so it will just be PE connecting the end pieces. 

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this piece will span the gap between the funnel and the first super structure piece. I believe the foremast sits on this piece also. 

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Don't forget to fit the handrails to those pieces before painting them Scott.

 

:cheers:  Danny

Cheers, Danny

________________________________________________________________________________
Current Build :    Forced Retirement from Modelling due to Health Issues

Build Logs :   Norfolk Sloop  HMS Vulture - (TFFM)  HMS Vulture Cross-section  18 foot Cutter    Concord Stagecoach   18th Century Longboat in a BOTTLE 

CARD Model Build Logs :   Mosel   Sydney Opera House (Schreiber-Bogen)   WWII Mk. IX Spitfire (Halinski)  Rolls Royce Merlin Engine  Cape Byron Lighthouse (HMV)       Stug 40 (Halinski)    Yamaha MT-01   Yamaha YA-1  HMS Hood (Halinski)  Bismarck (GPM)  IJN Amatsukaze 1940 Destroyer (Halinski)   HMVS Cerberus   Mi24D Hind (Halinski)  Bulgar Steam Locomotive - (ModelikTanker and Beer Wagons (Modelik)  Flat Bed Wagon (Modelik)  Peterbuilt Semi Trailer  Fender Guitar  

Restorations for Others :  King of the Mississippi  HMS Victory
Gallery : Norfolk Sloop,   HMAT Supply,   HMS Bounty,   HMS Victory,   Charles W. Morgan,   18' Cutter for HMS Vulture,   HMS Vulture,  HMS Vulture Cross-section,             18th Century Longboat in a Bottle 

Other Previous Builds : Le Mirage, Norske Love, King of the Mississippi

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Ever since Trumpeter came out with the 1/200 Missouri I've wanted to build her.  What has always stopped me was the mass of PE that would go into the build and just how difficult it would be to get all those minuscule rails and bits on and attached neatly.  Watching your build has done nothing to allay those fears.  Your work looks terrific.  Very, very clean and precises.

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you mini model jig saw puzzle is gonna look sweet! ;) 

I yam wot I yam!

finished builds:
Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue
Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions
M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller
Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build

Billing T78 Norden

 

in dry dock:
Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20
Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required
Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400
Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch

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2 hours ago, cog said:

Nice, looks very promising. Didn't have the second item (crane-ish things) in full PE?

My (very limited) PE set had at least the crane "Runners" in it ;) .

 

Now that you're up to the same exact stage as me, I'll be following what you're fitting as far as smaller details is concerned. I feel a bit of "scratch-building" coming on :D.

 

:cheers:  Danny

Cheers, Danny

________________________________________________________________________________
Current Build :    Forced Retirement from Modelling due to Health Issues

Build Logs :   Norfolk Sloop  HMS Vulture - (TFFM)  HMS Vulture Cross-section  18 foot Cutter    Concord Stagecoach   18th Century Longboat in a BOTTLE 

CARD Model Build Logs :   Mosel   Sydney Opera House (Schreiber-Bogen)   WWII Mk. IX Spitfire (Halinski)  Rolls Royce Merlin Engine  Cape Byron Lighthouse (HMV)       Stug 40 (Halinski)    Yamaha MT-01   Yamaha YA-1  HMS Hood (Halinski)  Bismarck (GPM)  IJN Amatsukaze 1940 Destroyer (Halinski)   HMVS Cerberus   Mi24D Hind (Halinski)  Bulgar Steam Locomotive - (ModelikTanker and Beer Wagons (Modelik)  Flat Bed Wagon (Modelik)  Peterbuilt Semi Trailer  Fender Guitar  

Restorations for Others :  King of the Mississippi  HMS Victory
Gallery : Norfolk Sloop,   HMAT Supply,   HMS Bounty,   HMS Victory,   Charles W. Morgan,   18' Cutter for HMS Vulture,   HMS Vulture,  HMS Vulture Cross-section,             18th Century Longboat in a Bottle 

Other Previous Builds : Le Mirage, Norske Love, King of the Mississippi

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