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Ian B
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Ian B got a reaction from hof00 in Bismarck greys?
Lots to think on..thank you all for taking time to reply. I will do the boot line dark grey...
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Ian B got a reaction from mtaylor in Bismarck greys?
Lots to think on..thank you all for taking time to reply. I will do the boot line dark grey...
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Ian B got a reaction from Canute in Bismarck greys?
Lots to think on..thank you all for taking time to reply. I will do the boot line dark grey...
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Ian B got a reaction from DocRob in Bismarck greys?
Lots to think on..thank you all for taking time to reply. I will do the boot line dark grey...
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Ian B reacted to AlanDavison in Bismarck greys?
You may be interested in a Seaforth publication called ‘German Naval Camouflage’ published in two volumes, volume one looks at the period 1939-1941 and includes detailed colour schemes for Bismarck. Volume two covers the period 1942-1945.
The books are an excellent reference and study of German warship colours and camouflage and are well worth reading.
Incidentally, in response to Joe100’s comment about grey boot strips, according to the Seacraft authors, Bismarcks boot topping was actually black at the time of its sinking (see p9 of vol 1)
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Ian B reacted to Craigie65 in Bismarck greys?
Try Sovereign Hobbies colour coats. Link Here
they are enamel but I have found they spray well if properly thinned. They also have colour guides for most of the well known ships
White Ensign also has a description of the colours Here
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Ian B got a reaction from Canute in Bismarck greys?
What are the proper colours for the Bismarck greys?
Also I assume the Atlantic camouflage strips are black and white and not something subtly different?
Any suggestions welcome along with recommendations of paint brands--- I will be air brushing where possible (a brand new thing for me)
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Ian B reacted to Joe100 in Bismarck greys?
Do you need the RAL numers? (Reichs Ausschuß für Lieferbedingungen und Gütesicherung)
Bismarck used a variation of Scheme 9 which was introduced in May 1910.
the light grey is RAL 7001
the medium grey is RAL 7000
and the dark grey is RAL 7024
for these colors, and the rest, I’d recommend the ScaleColors Kriegsmarine set. It’s the closest I’ve found to the originals, especially the anti-fouling mix the KM used. Don’t forget that the boot strip on km ships was GREY, and NOT black. I see this error all the time. The stripe itself is more of an anthracite grey or German grey. Very dark, but definitely not black. If you need more info, or if this wasn’t what you’re looking for, let me know.
The Baltic camouflage scheme was found to be incredibly dangerous and it was abandoned completely by December 1941. The white stripes made excellent aiming points for Soviet submariners.
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Ian B reacted to AJohnson in Bismarck greys?
I'll second that for Sovereign Hobbies "Colour Coats" Enamels. They are very good and Sovereign Hobbies do have several good video tutorials on using their paints. I know some people are put off enamels for the fumes/spray, but if used as suggested the odour/aerosol spray is minimal.
A great range and well researched colour matching.
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Ian B reacted to DocRob in Bismarck greys?
On Scalemates you can download the Tamiya manual, which gives usually a good idea for the colors from their recommendable system.
German Battleship Bismarck, Tamiya 78013 (2005) (scalemates.com) There is a section for downloadable (.pdf) instructions.
Cheers Rob
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Ian B got a reaction from mtaylor in Bismarck greys?
What are the proper colours for the Bismarck greys?
Also I assume the Atlantic camouflage strips are black and white and not something subtly different?
Any suggestions welcome along with recommendations of paint brands--- I will be air brushing where possible (a brand new thing for me)
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Ian B got a reaction from Canute in Bismarck by hof00 - FINISHED - Amati - 1/200 - Partworks
@hof00 good advise ,thanks 👍👍
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Ian B got a reaction from hof00 in Bismarck greys?
What are the proper colours for the Bismarck greys?
Also I assume the Atlantic camouflage strips are black and white and not something subtly different?
Any suggestions welcome along with recommendations of paint brands--- I will be air brushing where possible (a brand new thing for me)
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Ian B reacted to hof00 in Bismarck by Ian B - Amati - 1/200
Agree, The "Sea Chest" grills go on very nicely.
The Plastic parts leave allot to be desired, my father would have said "By guess and by God. 🙂"
The Propeller Shaft Housings, interesting. I had a Paper template/s to position these. One I had carefully shaped the mating surface to match the Hull, i decided to "Key" the Hull and prepped the Housings with a Brass pin, (1.5mm), at each end of the Housing. This gave me correct positioning once I put some thick CA on and pushed the parts together. (Well, that was my madness to the method.... 🙂)
Have fun with whatever method you use, it'll be good to see the results!!
Cheers and Regards,
Harry.
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Ian B got a reaction from mtaylor in Bismarck by hof00 - FINISHED - Amati - 1/200 - Partworks
@hof00 good advise ,thanks 👍👍
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Ian B got a reaction from mtaylor in Bismarck by Ian B - Amati - 1/200
Thanks @hof00---As I type this I am sat here installing the PE below the water line (fits really nice) and fitting the rope runners on the bow. The plastic parts for this are very poorly moulded, needed some filling and cleaning before they can be fitted. The propeller shafts are ready to install. So doing all the nice bits
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Ian B got a reaction from hof00 in Bismarck by Ian B - Amati - 1/200
Thanks @hof00---As I type this I am sat here installing the PE below the water line (fits really nice) and fitting the rope runners on the bow. The plastic parts for this are very poorly moulded, needed some filling and cleaning before they can be fitted. The propeller shafts are ready to install. So doing all the nice bits
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Ian B reacted to hof00 in Bismarck by Ian B - Amati - 1/200
Hi Ian,
That is looking pretty damn sharp!! 🙂
Cheers.... HOF.
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Ian B got a reaction from Canute in Bismarck by Ian B - Amati - 1/200
Thanks @hof00---As I type this I am sat here installing the PE below the water line (fits really nice) and fitting the rope runners on the bow. The plastic parts for this are very poorly moulded, needed some filling and cleaning before they can be fitted. The propeller shafts are ready to install. So doing all the nice bits
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Ian B got a reaction from hof00 in Bismarck by Ian B - Amati - 1/200
finally after far too many hours of sanding, filling, painting --repeat and repeat-- she is smoooooooooooth
The grey flat piece of wood is so I can practice spraying with my air brush-- I bought this in 2020 and its the first time I'm going to use it it anger ... I want to try and add panel lines, well a hint at them through the top coats of paint and to very subtly weather her-- another first for me. If all else fails-- she will be in pristine paint LOL
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Ian B got a reaction from mtaylor in Bismarck by Ian B - Amati - 1/200
finally after far too many hours of sanding, filling, painting --repeat and repeat-- she is smoooooooooooth
The grey flat piece of wood is so I can practice spraying with my air brush-- I bought this in 2020 and its the first time I'm going to use it it anger ... I want to try and add panel lines, well a hint at them through the top coats of paint and to very subtly weather her-- another first for me. If all else fails-- she will be in pristine paint LOL
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Ian B got a reaction from mtaylor in Bismarck by hof00 - FINISHED - Amati - 1/200 - Partworks
looking good look on the bright side--- you took all the pain and trails so i don't have too when I get to that stage--- 😜
Its going to be a great ship to display very soon ..--- feet up and on to the next project ...👍
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