ChrisLBren

She's looking fantastic !!!!  

Thanks guys !  It should be fun to trade ideas building our first Ancre/David A. POF builds

Thanks guys - having a blast with this one so far now that I have some momentum.  

As far as the clean workspace - its easier to clean as you go vs a big mess - if my kids would just take my advice....

Greetings Group,

I restarted this build in earnest beginning of August and have completed 20 frames (roughly 1/3rd of the total frames).  The frames have not been sanded or bias added, simply assembled (each frame is 12 parts and stacked) with some extra "fat along the bold line of the frame patterns.  

I carve out early a couple hours early 430 AM - 630AM before the kids go to school and my day starts - has been working really well so far !

Thanks everyone for the compliments !

Bismarck is completed.  All of the electronics work (turrets rotate, elevate, and make firing noise), as well as props, lights and anchors.  My kids think its the greatest ship ever - so its going in their room !  

It was a fun build but a bit dissapointing considering its price - as you can see - massive fail plastic fail on the main mast while rigging.  I used EZ line - not much tension and it buckled.  This part should have been made out of metal vs plastic that bends.  

I am anxious to get back to working with wood on an Ancre build after this year long project.  The best thing about this one is it got me out of the modeling doldrums - I am now carving out 2 hours a day early morning in the shop before I start my work day.

Hi Ted,

Check out your main mast - its backward.  I made the same mistake on my Agora Bismarck and caught in time before I start rigging this weekend.

Nice looking model !

Chris

Hi Group,

I purchased 2 modules of this kit and have glanced at the plans and parts - both the plans and wood sheets are still wrapped in plastic.  Its a high quality kit, perfect for someone who wants to build a POF model without the necessary power tools to cut out all of the parts from sheets.  

With the Bismarck almost complete I am motivated to get back to one of my ANCRE Builds so I am parting with this one.  I will include a copy of the Anatomy of the Ship Series HMS Granado with both boxes of module one and two - which include the consturction jig and most of the hull timbers.  Module 3 was just released recently by Tom at CAF.  

Together these two modules list new at 654.00 without shipping from China which is very expensive.  Please only serious offers.  

Thanks feel free if interested to PM.  

Thanks for checking in - as a matter of fact Im midway thru the last pack and should have her finished by the end of the month.  Pics soon......

Turbine room completed - I have a lot of respect for the plastic modelers out there - took me a week to get it right.  Also overall shot of the ship

Thanks Rod - its a fun build.  I think the Amati model is terrific too - probably more accurate and detailed than the Agora version and less expensive.  The electronics sold me though !

Thanks HOF - the deck is plastic.  The design nature of this kit makes it necessary as you can see all of the wiring, motors and servos involved you need to screw in to the bottom of the deck.

I have seen some terrific examples of this model weathered - which I may or may not do - I dont have much experience with this technique

https://community.agoramodels.com/topic/340-bismarck-photos/page/2/#comments

Underside of the Superstructure deck - fully wired into the circuit board.  Lets hope it works !  Latest full profile photo - I am halfway thru pack 8 of 12.  

Its a fun build - Ill send some photos soon.  Next step is hooking up all of the wires (which are many) to the main circuit board.  The build is a combination of working with metal, plastics and electronics.  Its a very different build than a wooden ship.  

Thanks Ill keep you posted !

These look great !  I may need one for my Le Gros Ventre build.  Do you have the size for 1/36th scale ?

Looks great !  Cant wait to get to finishing my WVH after finishing Bismarck

Its a great kit - mine is fully planked and has been sitting waiting to be finished. I too wanted to make modifications but decided to build it straight forward.  As far as planking if you choose to use the walnut planking - buy a large metal pipe to soak the boards which makes it much easier to bend the boards.  And make sure to glue successive boards as you plank from the wales to the upper ones so there are no gaps.  

The only issue I have with it is the pot metal gun carriages which should be scratch built for a better result.  PM me if you want any photos.

Pack 5 is completed out of 12 - this model at this stage has more wires than our Christmas Tree.  I should be testing many of the functions in the next Pack.  Forward superstructure complete - second turret "Bruno" added.

Looks great !!!

I personally love pure tung oil - it allows the wood to patina over time and age.  My experience with WOP - its easy to use - however you freeze the look of the wood - which some people prefer

Hi Ted,

I too haven't built a plastic model in over 35 years.  On my Bismarck the best technique with both photo etch and plastic parts if using  medium CA.  I apply it with a pin vise and a dressmakers needle inserted (you can buy 40 of them at any store for under 4 dollars).  

Hope this helps !

Yes no swastika decals on this one.  

Thanks for the encouragment Mike - really appreciate it !  

So I added a comparison photo of 1/2 the length of Bismarck @1/200 scale compared to the WVH @ 1/50 -crazy how long this beast will be when completed.