Scharnhorst 1940 by CDW - Flyhawk - 1:700 Scale - PLASTIC

[CDW]

The hand rail and ladder work on the superstructure is both tedious and time consuming but adds a lot to the model. 

I need to do some red paint work on the fore and aft ends of the main deck, then decals for the swastikas, before adding the hand rails along the main deck sides.

 

[Old Collingwood]

Amazingly Good mate  -  did I see a set of steps with  hand rails  at this scale 😲   just don't know how you do it  - must have eyes like a hawk and fingers like a surgeon.

 

OC.

[CDW]

Painted the red areas on the deck and added the swastikas. Ready for the remainder of the railing now.

There are two bollards on the bow directly under the swastika, giving it a peculiar effect.

 

[popeye the sailor]

the "Biz" looks the BIZ!  I didn't think there was that much detail in 1/700,  but this one is a definite mind changer!  she looks great!  

[Javlin]

Craig this is looking really Good I have done some 1/700 but not to the extent you are going just some rails and ladders I would be blind by now! Top Shelf Stuff!!

[CDW]

Just now, Javlin said:

Craig this is looking really Good I have done some 1/700 but not to the extent you are going just some rails and ladders I would be blind by now! Top Shelf Stuff!!

Thanks. I am definitely working in shorter durations with this scale. The eyes and hands need more frequent breaks away from the model. In the meantime, lost another small part today. Must have bounced far from where it was originally lost or I would have found it.

[RGL]

Looking really nice mate! 

[hof00]

Hi Chap,

Awesome build.... 😀 I am in awe....

 

(Do you use a "Loupe?")

 

Cheers....HOF.

[CDW]

I got news from my hobby dealer that Flyhawk are coming out with some new releases in 1:700 very soon. Among them are the HMS Hood, and other various aircraft carriers. My order is in for the new ones.

On the shelf waiting for me to finish the Scharnhorst 1940 are the Flyhawk HMS Illustrious, HMS Hermes, HMS Prince of Wales, HMS Agincourt, HMS Lance, various German Uboats, and more....gone Flyhawk crazy I guess. 😄 

 

Beyond finishing the fiddly railings, have yet to do the seaplane (Arado) and the ship's boats. Some very tiny photo etch work on those as well. Amazing how mu detail Flyhawk was able to put into the boats and the Arado.

Edited May 26, 2021 by CDW

[popeye the sailor]

looks awesome!

[CDW]

New release model kits from Flyhawk 2021

 

Flyhawk Model CATALOG 2021 – toylandhobbymodelingmagazine.com

 

Will likely buy one of every new release unless I already have it. Most all the RN cruisers are new or a different version than what I have now. 

[Old Collingwood]

12 minutes ago, CDW said:

New release model kits from Flyhawk 2021

 

Flyhawk Model CATALOG 2021 – toylandhobbymodelingmagazine.com

 

Will likely buy one of every new release unless I already have it. Most all the RN cruisers are new or a different version than what I have now. 

HMS Vanguard looks excellent  - that is one kit thats been seriously missing in a decent scale kit.

 

OC.

[Landlubber Mike]

Craig, do all the kits come with wooden decks, PE, brass barrels, etc.?  I like the idea of getting an all in one kit with everything already in the box, rather than have to hunt down the aftermarket.

 

[CDW]

Just now, Landlubber Mike said:

Craig, do all the kits come with wooden decks, PE, brass barrels, etc.?  I like the idea of getting an all in one kit with everything already in the box, rather than have to hunt down the aftermarket.

 

 

No. There are standard and deluxe editions. The deluxe editions come with photo etch and brass barrels, sometimes resin pieces. Wood decks are extra, not included. Deck painting masks are another optional extra. It's far more economical to buy the deluxe edition rather than buy the PE and brass separately.

[king derelict]

I think I'll be in line behind you too get those new Flyhawk releases. Their 1/700 kits are just so well made and detailed. I'm just finishing their 1/72 Pz Kpfw1 kit as light relief from the Dragon Z-38 and it is as good as their warships. A lot of parts, nice PE and impressive detail. A joy to build all the way through.

[Javlin]

Well to be honest brother when you are mastering the 1/700 scale Dios are next they can look so real it's unfathomable that's the next leap.

[CDW]

Just now, king derelict said:

I think I'll be in line behind you too get those new Flyhawk releases. Their 1/700 kits are just so well made and detailed. I'm just finishing their 1/72 Pz Kpfw1 kit as light relief from the Dragon Z-38 and it is as good as their warships. A lot of parts, nice PE and impressive detail. A joy to build all the way through.

 

I'll have to check out their 1:72 armor. Don't own any of that yet.

[CDW]

If you ever decide to build one of these 1:700 scale ship models with the photo etch railings and all, you may want to consider shaping the rail pieces prior to assembling some of the deck pieces. A case in point is the small deck on which the ship's AA - secondary guns are located. This particular deck is shaped with several compound curves, zig's and zag's on each side. Trying to shape the railing pieces after the deck and guns are in place will be much more difficult than doing it before assembly. I am installing the pre-bent, pre-shaped railing pieces now after deck assembly. Will have to touch up some paint work on the rails.

 

[Landlubber Mike]

Great suggestion Craig, thanks for passing that along.  My guess is it would be close to impossible to shape the rails once installed.

 

Looking good!

[CDW]

Might also mention that it's helpful to cut the long sections of photo etch railing into shorter lengths for better control and ease of installation. The long sections often just don't work well because of the lateral and vertical twists and turns of a deck. I cut mine right adjacent to a vertical post then give an ever so slight overlap when gluing them in place. It's almost impossible to detect they have been cut after assembly, but it sure does make the job of installing them so much better.

[Landlubber Mike]

Are you using CA or clear to attach the railings?  I used CA on my destroyer, but am considering whether the clear approach would be easier.

[CDW]

Just now, Landlubber Mike said:

Are you using CA or clear to attach the railings?  I used CA on my destroyer, but am considering whether the clear approach would be easier.

 

For PE railings, I use Gator's Grip acrylic thin glue, from this fellow right here who makes it:  (4) Gator's Model Studio | Facebook

Cleans up with water. Very good alternative to CA glue, with more time to adjust and move things around, exactly where you want it. Any excess can quickly and easily be cleaned up with a paint brush dampened with water.

[CDW]

Here are those railings after cutting, shaping, and attaching them to the secondary gun deck. Complicated shapes require patience, trial and error to get them just so.

 

[Landlubber Mike]

I didn’t think Gator’s Glue would have a good enough grab on such a tiny surface area, will have to try it, thanks!

 

First time I tried it I didn’t know what I was doing, but have used it a few times on my 1/350 build and really like it - until I spilled half the bottle on my desk 🤬

[lmagna]

15 hours ago, Landlubber Mike said:

until I spilled half the bottle on my desk 🤬

It only happens to your favorite liquids, solvents, paints, and glues. Normally it also only happens when the stores are closed or just plain out of stock!

[CDW]

13 hours ago, lmagna said:

It only happens to your favorite liquids, solvents, paints, and glues. Normally it also only happens when the stores are closed or just plain out of stock!

 

The good news is, it cleans up with water. 

[CDW]

On 5/30/2021 at 9:50 AM, Landlubber Mike said:

I didn’t think Gator’s Glue would have a good enough grab on such a tiny surface area, will have to try it, thanks!

 

First time I tried it I didn’t know what I was doing, but have used it a few times on my 1/350 build and really like it - until I spilled half the bottle on my desk 🤬

 

It actually has a very good bond once it's dry. The thinset version gets tacky quickly, within a couple of minutes.

[CDW]

With 99% of the PE railing completed, I am ready to move on to the final details including the ship's boats, the aircraft, life rafts, flag staffs, and rigging. A few other odds and ends as well. Almost there.

 

[hof00]

Looks awesome!!

What medium will you use for the Rigging?

 

Cheers....HOF.

[CDW]

1 hour ago, hof00 said:

Looks awesome!!

What medium will you use for the Rigging?

 

Cheers....HOF.

 

I'll be using this .1mm rigging line from Mig Ammo