Scharnhorst by CDW (Craig) - FINISHED - Dragon - 1:350 - PLASTIC

[CDW]

Life has been getting in the way of modeling time recently. But hey...I have learned a lot about how to operate my new car! And that has been no small feat (for me). Notice I said a lot, not all. 

I now recall that I used to buy two models of each kind that I really liked. One was to build first and make my mistakes on, the second was to really put some effort and correct my first mistakes. Building this model reminds me all too much of why I did that. There are so many things I would do different if I had it to do all over again. But it's often hard to see these little snafu traps in advance the first time around.

Anyway, here are a couple of pictures of where i am right now in the construction of this ship.

 

[Old Collingwood]

She is looking Realy nice and that deck looks so sharp,  I understand what you mean about noticing ones faults,  thats why I have re - done the hull as I can see areas where I can do them better - and I attempt to.

 

Keep up what you are doing she is looking Superb.

 

OC.

[CDW]

Thanks for the encouragement OC. I have had the airbrush out tonight and have done some painting and weathering. Lots more to do before assembling the whole thing.

[CDW]

Have yet to do the masts, life boats, rigging, anchors, chains, other small parts/fittings, railings, and some touch up painting here and there. 

Really, I am ready to wrap this up and move on to something else. One day. I plan to do this model again to employ some things I learned building this one.

 

[cog]

You've done her proud, Nibble A lovely build, maybe not "Deutscher grundlichkeit" but pretty close!!!

[EJ_L]

She does look great! I know that feeling when you are reaching the end of wanting to be done and move on. I have said the same of wanting to go back and rebuild models from the past. Only actually done so twice now. Both times I was far happier with the results but I had learned a lot since the first go around. You have done a fantastic job on this one. If you ever choose to go back and build her again we are truly in for a great treat!

[Old Collingwood]

Looking Superb  - realy stands out sharp and tidy.

 

OC

[Robin Lous]

I bow to you Sir!

 

I once started this also...Artwox, barrels, pe...the whole lot. The pe brought me on my knees. 

 

Really great build...really...really cool!

 

Robin 

[CDW]

I must make a comment about this particular Dragon model. The instructions are terrible. The included painting references are terrible. I was remiss to not have collected and studied good reference material ahead of time, and as  long time modeler, should have known to do that.

But the instructions are particularly bad with this model. As good as the model is engineered and manufactured, it's a shame they didn't do a better job on the instructions and painting references. Too many things are left up to the imagination or school of hard knocks. 

Otherwise, it is a beautiful kit. And I do recommend it to experienced modelers. Modelers with little experience, no way.

[Robin Lous]

I must make a comment about this particular Dragon model. The instructions are terrible. The included painting references are terrible. I was remiss to not have collected and studied good reference material ahead of time, and as  long time modeler, should have known to do that.

But the instructions are particularly bad with this model. As good as the model is engineered and manufactured, it's a shame they didn't do a better job on the instructions and painting references. Too many things are left up to the imagination or school of hard knocks. 

Otherwise, it is a beautiful kit. And I do recommend it to experienced modelers. Modelers with little experience, no way.

QFT 

 

It's a bit of a Dragon issue it seems...superb molding, but my goodness how they can f up otherwise...geez!

 

An example...their 1:32 Bf 110D-3 (that's a plane....sorry ) decals...horrid...a disgrace! lovely kit, but....pfffffff! 

[CDW]

A few pieces of railing here and there, a few small parts here and there, a little touch up paint, and maybe some rigging thread/flags. That's about all that's left to do before I call this one finished.

 

Edited September 10, 2016 by daddyrabbit1954

[CDW]

I saw a tutorial on the net on how to make a photo box with light diffusers. I am going to try making one then take the time to read up on my camera to learn the settings for taking better pictures. After that, will try to get some better photos of this old girl, Scharnhorst.

[cog]

You are doing good with the photo's. You made her shine, I really like how the kit turned out!!

[mtdoramike]

WOW what an absolutely beautiful model, what a great build. I think working on all those small parts would have had me pulling what little hair I have left out.

 

 

mike

[Old Collingwood]

Massive MP cameras that can crop - in - in - in  on a picture are not that great for our boat building, its bad enough scrutinizing our work under a magnifier, but to then zoom in even more is not good I dont think, its best photographing them at the same scale we view them in normal life.

 

 

OC.

[CDW]

You know that Dragon just came out with a 1941 version of this ship, whereas this one is how she was configured in 1943 just before she was sunk. Last time they produced the 1943 version, they didn't produce any more and let the stocks deplete. I am tempted to buy a 1941 version now as in a year or two, there might not be any more available and who knows when they will release it again.

It seems some companies have found value in making their product scarce. Sounds weird I know, but that's what some are doing. Unlike older days when Revell, AMT, Lindberg, Hawk, Airfix, and Monogram would release and rerelease their kits for ages. They are still rereleasing kits I bought when I was a kid more than 50 years ago.