SMS Seydlitz by Canute, Cog, Stein Gildberg & RGL - FINISHED - Hobbyboss - 1/350 - PLASTIC

[RGL]

Last of the ship’s boats done, davits slung Out. 

[CDW]

Superb, a stunning replica, Greg. Some of your best work I've seen so far. A very nice subject model as well. It looks very modern and sleek for it's time period.

[cog]

You've got my work cut out for me ...  Great result

[vulcanbomber]

Love the details on this. Superb.

[RGL]

There’s this little black rectangle on the rear deck which is a brake for the cable that runs out the paravane or kite from a rear capstan. 

[RGL]

Original photos of Seydlitz show coaling winches, which are produced by a Russian company (I think) but are very nice. 

 

The Modelkasten reel is 1/700 chain (it’s twisted rope but looks like chain. 

[RGL]

The Infini upgrade includes propeller guards and solid bars which in real life are chains that can pull them up. Thus the 1/700 chain. Needs a touch up but I’ll do that after I put the torpedo net shelves on nd I can do another round of weathering. I’m thinking the deck is mostly done. 

 

You can just make out the name plate plate at the stern. 

[Osmosis]

It just gets more and more amazing. Just beautiful.

[popeye the sailor]

awesome deck work Greg........superbly done   

[RGL]

The torpedo net shelves come is 3 pieces each side. I painted them on the fret and used chipping fluid of reveal a red oxide undercoat. I want to do a fair bit more work on them now they’re on the hull. Very fragile and somewhat nerve wracking to place. 

[Louie da fly]

Absolutely stunning work, Greg. It's a real pleasure to follow this build.

 

Steven

[cog]

Glad you've got a steady hand, despite the wrecked nerves. Looks very straight. I do hope - when the time comes - to get the same result ...

[RGL]

You’ll be fine. When you start.......

[cog]

Ah, yes ... hmmm ... "When" is the keyword ...

[popeye the sailor]

if anyone can do that.........it would be you     looks so good !

[RGL]

Bit more rust on the net shelf and started to rig the 30 torpedo booms. These lines will run up the hull on one end and to the bottom of the net. 

Edited February 23, 2019 by RGL

[RGL]

A bit of fresh rust on the shelves. I have about 60 Turnbuckles to attach to the eyebolts above the booms which are for the stays. 

Edited February 23, 2019 by RGL

[RGL]

And just to spam you, a new (well I’ve never seen it) of Seydlitz and her sisters in 1916. 

[Louie da fly]

Blast! I thought it was going to be a video! (Nice photo, though)

 

Steven

[RGL]

Half of the torpedo net booms done. I added some light grey to the stays so you actually make them out. 

[cog]

boggling ...

[RGL]

You can do it mate......

[BANYAN]

Very nice detailing Greg; but must be very tedious work?

 

cheers

 

Pat

Edited February 24, 2019 by BANYAN

[RGL]

1 hour ago, BANYAN said:

Very nice detailing Greg; but must be very tedious work?

 

cheers

 

Pat

Each boom has 2 pulleys added (not included in the upgrade) and 1 on the hull. I’m thinking all up it would be a weeks work but I’ve taken to listening to podcasts or audio books which is a very good distraction. 

 

Once I’ve finishedd the booms I’ll add the nets, which I’ve primed but need to paint and weather before adding. When they’re on I’ll add more pulleys to pre placed rings on the hull (22 in total) and lines will be added then that should do it. 

Edited February 25, 2019 by RGL

[Piet]

Looking fantastic Greg.  A great example in how to build a model. You should write an instruction guide with step by stem instructions and pictures so us mortals can try to produce a satisfying model.

 

Cheers,

[RGL]

Booms complete. Gangways stored. Nets next. 

[cog]

I'm wondering how you can keep all those lines apart ... it would turn me crazy (fortunately that has already been done in other ways)

[RGL]

One at a time. Lots to go. 

[RGL]

Torpedo nets;

matte black

dark grey airbrushed down the parts where the lines will run, and the edges (it’s so dark you can’t see any details at all otherwise. 

dark grey light drybrush

light grey drybrush

dark rust streaks

light rust streaks 

green slime along the base. 

 

Result? I just don’t  know. No one had colour film back then. 

 

So, as I can’t upload any photos, I’m having the same issues as a lot of others; sideline question;

 

USS Yorktown CV-10 1944 or

DKM Graf Zepplin ?

 

 

 

[cog]

DKM Graf Zepplin, definitely. Not much German ships, and most German builds are either Scharnhorst or Tirpitz.