Trumpeter 1/200 Bismarck (Upgrades)

[portfox]

Hi Guys

First post, great forum!

Have been building a lot of aircraft, but decided to give the ships a go, Bismarck was always one to be done and purchased the Trumpeter Kit.

 

I have been looking at the upgrade options, MK1 or Pontos and different variants of each. The "all out" upgrades are up there in $$'s, but I'm after suggestions on which way to go and which brand to start with? 

 

It'll be a definite for the timber decking, brass propeller's and hand railings. 

 

Without going crazy on $$'s, which ones would be best for that nice detail without going overboard?

 

Thanks in advance.

Steve

 

 

[smarra]

See this link

https://modelshipworld.com/topic/8798-mk1-design-versus-pontos/

 

I decided on the Pontos advanced detail set.

Since this is my first time working with PE, it seems most think the Pontos instructions are clearer than the MK1 instructions.

That is what swayed me.

 

You can find fantastic builds on this site with either of the kits that elevate the model to the next level.

 

Here is a link to a build by Semorebutts using the MK1 set

https://modelshipworld.com/topic/16996-bismarck-by-semorebutts-finished-trumpeter-1200-scale-with-mk1-detail-set/

 

Here is a link to a build by MadManSK using the Pontos set

https://modelshipworld.com/topic/24028-bismarck-by-madmansk-finished-trumpeter-1200-electric-and-radio-control-with-pontos-detail-set/

 

 

I'd be happy if my build came out half as good as those above.

[portfox]

Thanks Smarra, i ended up going with the Pontos set, I've used PE on aircraft before and loved it.

I'll check out the build logs.

 

Appreciate the reply

Steve