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Ian B reacted to Joe100 in Bismarck by Ian B - Amati - 1/200
Indeed, the bow waves were all different. They were doing a lot of experimenting with the Baltic scheme, and this was just another attempt to see which shape worked best.
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Ian B got a reaction from hof00 in Yamato by ted99 - FINISHED - Nichimo - 1:200 - PLASTIC
Great job---- 👍 looking forward to the Subs
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Ian B got a reaction from hof00 in Bismarck by Ian B - Amati - 1/200
PS -- also looking at the AOS book the false bow waves are asymmetric and not the same both sides as per the masks with the kit.
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Ian B got a reaction from hof00 in Bismarck by Ian B - Amati - 1/200
I started marking out the stripes on the hull before I painted the grey so marking it wouldn't matter. using the instruction measurements it was clear the stripes if continued up the hull would not cut the superstructure in the right place. It would be ok for the painted out version they depict but would be a nightmare for a full stripe job. I temporary taped down the deck and using the AOS book I marked where the stipes cut the deck and worked backwards. On the hull picture you can see both my draft strip marks and the small marks are where the instructions have them
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Ian B got a reaction from mtaylor in Yamato by ted99 - FINISHED - Nichimo - 1:200 - PLASTIC
Great job---- 👍 looking forward to the Subs
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Ian B got a reaction from mtaylor in Bismarck by Ian B - Amati - 1/200
PS -- also looking at the AOS book the false bow waves are asymmetric and not the same both sides as per the masks with the kit.
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Ian B got a reaction from mtaylor in Bismarck by Ian B - Amati - 1/200
I started marking out the stripes on the hull before I painted the grey so marking it wouldn't matter. using the instruction measurements it was clear the stripes if continued up the hull would not cut the superstructure in the right place. It would be ok for the painted out version they depict but would be a nightmare for a full stripe job. I temporary taped down the deck and using the AOS book I marked where the stipes cut the deck and worked backwards. On the hull picture you can see both my draft strip marks and the small marks are where the instructions have them
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Ian B got a reaction from Canute in Bismarck by Ian B - Amati - 1/200
PS -- also looking at the AOS book the false bow waves are asymmetric and not the same both sides as per the masks with the kit.
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Ian B got a reaction from Canute in Bismarck by Ian B - Amati - 1/200
I started marking out the stripes on the hull before I painted the grey so marking it wouldn't matter. using the instruction measurements it was clear the stripes if continued up the hull would not cut the superstructure in the right place. It would be ok for the painted out version they depict but would be a nightmare for a full stripe job. I temporary taped down the deck and using the AOS book I marked where the stipes cut the deck and worked backwards. On the hull picture you can see both my draft strip marks and the small marks are where the instructions have them
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Ian B got a reaction from Canute in Yamato by ted99 - FINISHED - Nichimo - 1:200 - PLASTIC
Great job---- 👍 looking forward to the Subs
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Ian B reacted to hof00 in Bismarck by Ian B - Amati - 1/200
Sorry Ian,
That should have read $25.00 not $2500!! 🙂
(Corrected the above.)
Cheers....HOF.
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Ian B reacted to ted99 in Yamato by ted99 - FINISHED - Nichimo - 1:200 - PLASTIC
What's next? I built the Amati 1:200 Bismarck because I wanted something different from the PoF wooden sailing ship models I had built in the past and really liked the 1:200 size. During the construction, I came on the idea of building a set in 1:200 scale of the "best" WW II battleships of the various combatants. I eliminated the British, French and Italian combatants because they were all second-rate to the best and settled on Bismarck, Yamato and Missouri. Farther along in my building of Yamato, I decided that I needed to do a model of the major combatant that replaced the battleship--the fleet carrier. So, I purchased the Trumpeter USS Enterprise, CV-6; to make up a set of 4. Then, after reading the history of Yamato, it seemed like I should add the combatant that actually did the most in sinking the Capitol ships--the submarine. One could argue that Carrier Air did a lot of sinking, but it seems like there was always an assist from the subs. Carrier air set them on fire, but the actual sinking seemed due to the subs. The choice in 1:200 scale is very limited and I was only able to find USS Gato, SS-212 and the German Type IX C. I've pictured my display wall and the two shelves waiting for Enterprise and Missouri are there above Bismarck and Yamato. In the center is the little shelf that will show the two subs.
The wooden Bismarck was 1:200 and that set my scale "set". None of my other candidates were available in wood. There are some long-discontinued Bluejacket Shipcrafters WW II combatants made in wood, but they were all 1:98 scale and nearly impossible to find, so plastic it was. Had I known that this was the path I would take at the outset, 1:350 would have been a far better scale to have selected. The Tamiya 1:350 Bismarck seems to be excellent, with lots of aftermarket details; and Trumpeter seems to have a good selection in 1:350.
So, next up will be the subs. No PE detail parts kits for them. After that, it'll be Enterprise, with Missouri last of all. At my advanced age, it will really be "all".
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Ian B got a reaction from Panteg Models in Bismarck by Ian B - Amati - 1/200
At last the waiting is over for me, my new workshop is ready, my last build complete, the corner of the dinning room and the table has been returned to my long suffering Wife, so a fresh start all round .
I have watched @hof00@ted99 @rvchima and @Joe100 builds and comments now its my turn LOL
So let the fun begin
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Ian B reacted to hof00 in Bismarck by Ian B - Amati - 1/200
Hi Chap,
If you want to do Decals, I got mine from Custom Hobby Decals in "The West Island", (Australia 🙂)
From memory, about NZD $25.00
KMS Bismarck German WWII Battleship – 1/100 1/200 1/350 1/570 1/700 1/1000 1/1200 1/2400 – Water Decal – Custom Hobby Decals
There is a Red Background option available but best to drop them an E-Mail if you require that.
The advantage here is that you get all the Pennants/Arado Stuff as well.
Cheers....HOF.
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Ian B got a reaction from hof00 in Bismarck by Ian B - Amati - 1/200
Been looking on line for deck masks for the swastikas..can't find anything in 1/200 .saw one but no stock. Any suggestions?
I might have to do a tricky masking job...just want to be lazy 😂
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Ian B got a reaction from mtaylor in Bismarck by Ian B - Amati - 1/200
Been looking on line for deck masks for the swastikas..can't find anything in 1/200 .saw one but no stock. Any suggestions?
I might have to do a tricky masking job...just want to be lazy 😂
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Ian B got a reaction from mtaylor in Bismarck by Ian B - Amati - 1/200
Change of mind .I'm going for the full 5th May striped ,yellow topped turrets so she will need to look smart above the waterline ..I'm doing a trip to the model shop this morning 😄 I hope I don't regret all the masking I'll need to do 😆
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Ian B got a reaction from Canute in Bismarck by Ian B - Amati - 1/200
Been looking on line for deck masks for the swastikas..can't find anything in 1/200 .saw one but no stock. Any suggestions?
I might have to do a tricky masking job...just want to be lazy 😂
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Ian B got a reaction from Canute in Bismarck by Ian B - Amati - 1/200
Change of mind .I'm going for the full 5th May striped ,yellow topped turrets so she will need to look smart above the waterline ..I'm doing a trip to the model shop this morning 😄 I hope I don't regret all the masking I'll need to do 😆
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Ian B got a reaction from hof00 in Bismarck by Ian B - Amati - 1/200
Change of mind .I'm going for the full 5th May striped ,yellow topped turrets so she will need to look smart above the waterline ..I'm doing a trip to the model shop this morning 😄 I hope I don't regret all the masking I'll need to do 😆
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Ian B reacted to Joe100 in Bismarck by Ian B - Amati - 1/200
I recently did a presentation to a university class on Bismarck, and I remarked that, adjusted for inflation, Bismarck cost $1.6billion. These capital ships were very well maintained, especially during the first half of the war.
Some minimal color modulation will go a long way to help break up her slab sides and make her more appealing. Can’t wait to see what you do.
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Ian B got a reaction from mtaylor in Bismarck by Ian B - Amati - 1/200
Good point Roger..the super structure won't have any I just want to break up the mono slabs of colour on the hull.
Keep those comments and observations coming .👍👍👍
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Ian B got a reaction from mtaylor in Bismarck by Ian B - Amati - 1/200
Hi Joe, it is just a light touch..one it's new to me and two it was just to add a slight contrast to slabs of colour..I'm only doing the hull,the super structure won't have it apart from I think some panel lines.
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Ian B got a reaction from Canute in Bismarck by Ian B - Amati - 1/200
Good point Roger..the super structure won't have any I just want to break up the mono slabs of colour on the hull.
Keep those comments and observations coming .👍👍👍
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Ian B got a reaction from Canute in Bismarck by Ian B - Amati - 1/200
Hi Joe, it is just a light touch..one it's new to me and two it was just to add a slight contrast to slabs of colour..I'm only doing the hull,the super structure won't have it apart from I think some panel lines.