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

[rghensley]

Maybe you can answer a question that I have been in a debate for awhile with another builder over the Bismarck.

We were discussing details that get over looked on Bismarck builds, i.e....little yellow warning signs at different locations on the main superstructure as an example!  Then he replies, you know everyone gets the AC recognition markings wrong, don't you?

I looked at him, and before I could speak, he says the red borders were incorrect!

Did some looking and appears there are others who agree.  The according to them, border should be a slate gray and not red.

Have you in countered any references too this?  Most excellent build by the way.

Rick

[semorebutts]

Thank you Rick!  I'm afraid I won't be of any help in answering your question. I haven't in countered any references to that. Actually I'm not sure exactly what the AC recognition markings are though now I'm curious myself as I'm sure I got it wrong!  I'm not as concerned about accuracy as I'm mostly concerned about just being able to complete her and make her look "cool" to anyone who comes across her in my home    

 Today begins part 2 of 3 for the super structure. Though it's not as big as part 1 was there are alot of PE parts! I think this part will be just as much if not more work than part 1 was.  I'm guessing This should take atleast a month, maybe 2 months. I'm super excited! This is my favorite peice on the ship! 

 It all begins with cutting parts from the sprues. Sorry there's  only 1 photo for now. 

 

[cog]

oh golly, I'm on the edge of my seat Looking forward to this though

[popeye the sailor]

the P.E. on this section should be grand!   

[semorebutts]

Me too Cog I'm excited!

 

yes it certainly should be popeye! Thats if i do it right. 

 

I took these photos from the instructions. I can't wait to try to assemble these 2 parts.  The first is Pontos, the second is MK1. the entire part will be a good mix of both PE companies. 

Edited November 24, 2017 by semorebutts

[semorebutts]

Ok so I have to start somewhere. I don't even know where to start so i started with the louvers. I have them from both Pontos and MK1.  Pontos is 56 pieces and more detail. MK1 is 2 pieces. The louvers are just bent in place... nice and easy, but not as much detail. I dont know if it's worth all the time to try the pontos and probably fail anyway. I guess I will try pontos, Atleast when I fail I have MK1 louvers to fall back on.  

[semorebutts]

I had a eureka moment. Instead of try to assemble the pontos. 

I can use the pontos back screen with MK1 louvers... perfect!

[cog]

Have a good look at ladders, and things which needs  to be installed first as other bits will run over them ... I made that mistake, and I seem to see rungs crossed bij those horizontal  rails/rungs or whatever you call them ...

 

I like those louvres better than the pontos part. Although, I wouldn't know if it is better in view of contemporary usage or not

Edited November 25, 2017 by cog

[semorebutts]

Oh Thanks Cog. So Now that the louvers are in I should pause, take a step back and study what has to go on this piece and in what order. Try to plan it. That way I'll try to avoid the mistake you made cog. 

 

It's nice snd easy to work with the MK1, just push the louvers out one by one with my knife. 

then simple glue the back screen in. 

then glue louvers over top 

and presto!  I would have spent all day trying to assemble the pontos louvers. This was so awesomely easy! 

[semorebutts]

The next single piece is made up of  37 separate pieces. I love this! How cool is that. 

[Dan Vadas]

Hey Scott, it looks like we're both making the same things together - although mine look very little like yours . I'd say yours are far more accurate , there are a LOT of short-comings in my kit.

 

For my next one I'll definitely be going with a Ponto's PE set . AND a Halinski Card Kit as well.

 

  Danny

[semorebutts]

thanks danny. our kits are different for sure I would like to try a card kit tho I would have no idea what I was doing. I also want to try a wooden ship as well! I have a dream where I buy $1500 worth of Proxxon tools and the Caldercraft victory.  the Halinski should be really cool! those PE parts in the photo are actually MK1. I have both so I hope to use a lot from both Pontos and MK1.  They are very different and both have there pros and cons. so I guess I have the best of both and the cons of both lol. tho if I had to pick.... probably Pontos.

[semorebutts]

so cool!  that 3D model just made me realize I'm gonna need like a metalic aluminum paint for the top. maybe tamiya makes an aluminum paint? 

[cog]

It does, as a few other brands do. Actually, TS17  and XF16 ... may be what you need

see chart

Tamiya Colour Chart.pdf

[semorebutts]

perfect XF16.  

[semorebutts]

Today I continue the smoke stack. This piece gets cooler every day. All the PE involved in this piece Is the reason I actually bought this model.  

Almost done with the first platform piece. 

I have to cut out the middle here so it will just be PE connecting the end pieces. 

this piece will span the gap between the funnel and the first super structure piece. I believe the foremast sits on this piece also. 

[Dan Vadas]

Don't forget to fit the handrails to those pieces before painting them Scott.

 

  Danny

[semorebutts]

I have been painting handrails then fitting them  because I had to install wooden decking  but since these are all brass I will install them first then paint 

Edited November 26, 2017 by semorebutts

[shane762]

Ever since Trumpeter came out with the 1/200 Missouri I've wanted to build her.  What has always stopped me was the mass of PE that would go into the build and just how difficult it would be to get all those minuscule rails and bits on and attached neatly.  Watching your build has done nothing to allay those fears.  Your work looks terrific.  Very, very clean and precises.

[semorebutts]

thank you Shane, but if i can do it trust me when i say ANYONE can do it.

[semorebutts]

So I took advantage of cyber monday and got a great deal on the 1/200 missouri. The next model is on its way! I got it for $230! I have never seen it under $300 before. 

Edited November 28, 2017 by semorebutts

[cog]

Hope you have enough space  when you continue at that scale, nice find though

[semorebutts]

Micromark.com has 20% off everything with free shipping till midnight tonite. Nope No space!  But i will make space even if i have to get rid of the t.v. I haven't watched t.v since july lol. 

[semorebutts]

So today I continue with the smoke stack. I really don't know where to start with this part as it's a little overwhelming. So I will break it down into several "mini kits". That seems to help.  

 

Mini kits 1,2,3,4 and 5

 

there  are more also

 

[popeye the sailor]

you mini model jig saw puzzle is gonna look sweet!  

[cog]

Nice, looks very promising. Didn't have the second item (crane-ish things) in full PE?

[semorebutts]

Ummm i dont think so but now I'm  curious and  I must check. 

[Dan Vadas]

2 hours ago, cog said:

Nice, looks very promising. Didn't have the second item (crane-ish things) in full PE?

My (very limited) PE set had at least the crane "Runners" in it .

 

Now that you're up to the same exact stage as me, I'll be following what you're fitting as far as smaller details is concerned. I feel a bit of "scratch-building" coming on .

 

  Danny

[cog]

A challenge ... now we're talkin'!!!

[semorebutts]

This might take me a while though Danny I've already counted 140 pieces. I didn't anything in the PE for the crane-ish things