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

[semorebutts]

I only worked half a day today so I got a little bit of shading done. 

I started with the garage door area. Over all it looks ok. 

here is a before and after shading. There is still some dark spots that I need to soften up

I am allways worried that it wont match the rest of the super structure when I put it on the ship so I checked. I think the shading looks even  throughout. 

Edited January 31, 2018 by semorebutts

[Old Collingwood]

She is looking So So  Superb,  every eddition is another excellent improvement, cameras never lie and this is looking so nice.

 

OC.

[semorebutts]

Oh wow! Thank you so much OC!

[Canute]

We're our own worst critics. I think your shading looks good, helping to bring out the details. Keep it up!

[popeye the sailor]

very nice job....I'd be happy     first class!

[semorebutts]

I actually got alot done today in a relatively short amount of time. 

 

First I got done shading the main piece.

then I installed the wooden deck.

then I glued on the second floor. 

next came the piece on stilts. 

the hole for the main mast lines up perfectly with the stilt piece. 

thats it for today

[Old Collingwood]

More Superb work,  if this is just your begining I can imagine what your next build will be like WOW.

 

OC.

[semorebutts]

I had a little more time so i started installing the guns, radars, wire reel, etc.

I tried to show the detail in the guns but my camera is very limited. If I get any closer than this it gets all blury. 

[semorebutts]

So I finally finished the shading. 

 

It didnt take to long either.

all I have to do now is glue all of these deck fittings. 

to this

Then I can get started on the railings. 

[CDW]

Somehow, I managed to miss your build thread until today. Your work looks superb.

I have the exact same kit and detail sets in my stash of models to do one day. It's build threads like yours that give us the inspiration to move ahead. Hope to see more of your fine work in the days to come.

[semorebutts]

Thank you CDW! I just wish it was a little better. I think its kinda sloppy, but I hope my next build will be better. 

[Old Collingwood]

4 hours ago, semorebutts said:

Thank you CDW! I just wish it was a little better. I think its kinda sloppy, but I hope my next build will be better. 

"Sloppy"    you need glasses    its lovely.

 

OC.

[semorebutts]

But I already wear glasses. 

[cog]

Clean 'em up That's what I do when I watch your progress. Gives me a clear view of your prowess

[semorebutts]

I'd like to take a vote on my next model, I cant decide on my own.  1/200 missouri or the 1/200 hornet aircraft carrier. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 I already have the missouri and I'm about to order the hornet so I will have both when the time comes. 

[cog]

When you have both, you open the boxes, and look which one is the most difficult (PE wise ) ... that one comes last   One should increae difficulty in steps ...

[semorebutts]

Haha I'm not going to buy any PE until I know which one Im going to donfirst.  

[cog]

Personally I would start with the hornet, at least, when I look at the build logs from battleships, and carriers here on MSW, and other sites. Something different ...

[semorebutts]

Thanks Cog. 1 for the Hornet

[Old Collingwood]

I would say the Hornet also - its a different angle for your skills and all those aircraft,  I think you would do a superb job.

 

OC.

[semorebutts]

One of my favorite parts of building this model is when all the hard work is done and it's time for all the deck fittings to go on. I love when it really starts to fill in and look good... like rite now. 

In this next photo those big air filters look awesome! Looks just like they are dirty from catching dust for a while.  You Can't see it in the photo but trust me...awesome!

[CDW]

I would love to see a build thread for the 1:200 Hornet.

I remember a modeler here who built the 1:200 Iowa with Pontos Detail sets. He found a huge problem with the way the hull was molded, it was inaccurate. He went through extensive cutting and rebuilding/reshaping of the stern portion of the hull, shafts, and screws. It was very well done, but something I would not tackle for a lack of reference, and would be concerned I would lose interest before I completed it. 

It turned out magnificent on his part. 

[Canute]

Scott, I vote for a Hornet. We've seen a modern CV; now we'd like to see a WWII carrier.

[semorebutts]

Wow everyone is in favor of the hornet. 

CDW I've heard that before about the hull of the missouri. I've also heard that about the bismarck. It doesnt bother me to much. The average guest coming in to my house will never know so I'm happy. 

[knightyo]

Another vote for Hornet! (With a lot of photo-etch on the planes)

 

Alan

[Cathead]

I may be from Missouri, but I vote for the Hornet anyway. Now, if you promise to model the former with the full surrender ceremony in place with accurate figures, maybe I'd reconsider.

[cog]

4 hours ago, Cathead said:

Now, if you promise to model the former with the full surrender ceremony in place with accurate figures, maybe I'd reconsider.

You drive a hard bargain Eric ...

[semorebutts]

I must say I'm shocked. I never knew you guys felt this way.

[ccoyle]

I saw your comment about "sloppy" work and will only make the point that as the actual builders of the models we make, we tend to be too close to our work -- both literally and figuratively. It's important to keep "stand-off viewing distance" in mind. Apart from the fact that your work does, in fact, look very good when seen close-up, from a stand-off viewing distance the overall effect is fantastic.

 

BTW, I also vote for Hornet.

[semorebutts]

I can't find the hornet for sale anywhere at a normal price.  Almost like its discontinued