Bismarck by hof00 - FINISHED - Amati - 1/200 - Partworks

[BobG]

It's a big project, Harry, but you're making nice progress!

[Old Collingwood]

Excellent work   - truly  loverly.

 

OC.

[Kevin]

very nice indeed, i also found her hard to photo, there is so much detail for the camera to focus on, i will not build another Bismack, but sometimes look at mine and see things i could have done better

 

[hof00]

4 hours ago, Kevin said:

very nice indeed, i also found her hard to photo, there is so much detail for the camera to focus on, i will not build another Bismack, but sometimes look at mine and see things i could have done better

 

Thank you, Kevin!!

Nice rendition of your Bismark!! (I must have a look-see for your build log if there is one....)

 

Yup, you are correct about aspects that could have been improved upon, just one's own criticism I suppose.

 

I'll attempt to get some better photos tomorrow.... 🙂

 

Cheers and Regards,

 

Harry.

 

[hof00]

6 hours ago, BobG said:

It's a big project, Harry, but you're making nice progress!

 

4 hours ago, Old Collingwood said:

Excellent work   - truly  loverly.

 

OC.

Thanks OC and Bob,

Appreciated!!

 

Cheers and Regards,

 

Harry.

[CDW]

Beautiful model! Outstanding is an understatement.

[hof00]

9 hours ago, CDW said:

Beautiful model! Outstanding is an understatement.

Thank you, Sir!!

 

A "Low Impact" day today, Aft S/S Skylight/Hawse Reel installation (And I guess I'll try to get some better photos.... 🙂)

 

Cheers and Regards,

 

Harry.

[hof00]

Hi All,

Very small update:

(Mostly gratuitous photos that are hopefully better than my previous attempts.)

 

So, a little closer to construction completion, Hawse Reel installation, Catapult completion, Etc....

 

Shortly, I'll get various Eyebolts installed prior to rigging and prepare Deck fixings for Anchor Chains.

I need to "Prototype" Accommodation Ladders.

 

Anyway, I'll let the photos do the talking.... 🙂

 

Cheers.... HOF.

 

Photos:

 

 

[CDW]

Man, I love this ship. 

[hof00]

Just now, CDW said:

Man, I love this ship. 

Thanks Chap,

At this stage, I have a love/hate relationship with it.... 🙂

 

Cheers and Regards,

 

Harry.

[Old Collingwood]

Looking really Superb.

 

OC.

[hof00]

55 minutes ago, Old Collingwood said:

Looking really Superb.

 

OC.

Thanks OC,

Getting there slowly.... 🙂

 

Cheers and Regards,

 

Harry.

[rvchima]

On 9/17/2022 at 7:39 PM, CDW said:

Man, I love this ship. 

 

On 9/17/2022 at 7:42 PM, hof00 said:

Thanks Chap,

At this stage, I have a love/hate relationship with it.... 🙂

 

I know exactly what you mean Harry! But before long you will love the final product.

 

Your photos look great. It's interesting to see your work area, and even a hint of the NZ scenery out the window. Before you're done post a photo of your stack of partworks magazines.

[hof00]

12 hours ago, rvchima said:

 

 

I know exactly what you mean Harry! But before long you will love the final product.

 

Your photos look great. It's interesting to see your work area, and even a hint of the NZ scenery out the window. Before you're done post a photo of your stack of partworks magazines.

Hi Rod,

I wondered where you got to.... 🙂 (I've been looking for "Seguin" updates!!)

I think that the "Beastie" will be finished soonish.

 

Well, I cannot take a photo of the magazine "Stack" as I have them filed in 3 "Eastlight" ring binders. (One for the build and two for the Bismarck history and warfare at sea history.)

(I can take a photo of the last two issues for you before they get filed though. 🙂)

 

More Bismarck build stuff tomorrow.

 

Cheers and Regards,

 

Harry.

 

[Joe100]

Excited to see that you’re in the end game now!

[hof00]

8 hours ago, Joe100 said:

Excited to see that you’re in the end game now!

Hi Joe,

Thanks for that!!

I guess that I am excited about completion to some extent also!! 🙂

 

Yup, not too much to go, just taking my time.

 

Cheers and Regards,

 

Harry.

[hof00]

Hi All,

A quick update.... (Well, an update when you're not having an update)

 

It's been some time since I posted on this build, it's still sitting on my workbench a little unloved.

I am hoping to getg the Rigging underway in the very near future but as I have mentioned in the past, I am still limited by my right Rotator-Cuff injury and cannot lift my arm very much, something that has been plaguing me since the injury in August 2021.

 

So, I'm now on my weight machine to help myself get things moving properly, and I need to move properly as there are many delicate bits to knock off!!

 

I was hoping for assistance from my partners son but for one reason or another, this has not occurred as yet.

 

I am also deliberating about whether or not I'll do the Deck Decals, I have a bit of time to think about it a little longer.... 🙂

 

Apart from the Rigging, the rest of the sub-assemblies are ready to be attached, (Boats/AA Guns.), so not much at all really.

 

(I did toy with the idea of starting something new but decided against this as I just cannot build multiple projects.

 

So, I have not given up and apologies to anyone hoping for something positive from myself, but it is coming!!

 

Cheers and Regards,

 

Harry.

 

 

[Ian B]

looking forward to its completion--- I have this on my Christmas present from Santa list ready for the new year  

[BobG]

Glad you're on the mend, Harry, those rotator cuff injuries take a long time to heal. I'm looking forward to seeing your progress reports. Best wishes!

[hof00]

7 hours ago, Ian B said:

looking forward to its completion--- I have this on my Christmas present from Santa list ready for the new year  

 

2 hours ago, BobG said:

Glad you're on the mend, Harry, those rotator cuff injuries take a long time to heal. I'm looking forward to seeing your progress reports. Best wishes!

Thanks Gentlemen.

[Canute]

Best of luck with your recovery. May it be as speedy as can be.🤞

[hof00]

5 hours ago, Canute said:

Best of luck with your recovery. May it be as speedy as can be.🤞

Thanks Ken, appreciated.

It's going to take a bit of work to get things moving properly again. I guess that I did o.k. on the Bismarck build thus far with 1.5 arms....🙂 (Not as young as I used to be.... (Cliche))

I just don't wish to break anything at this late stage in construction.

 

Cheers and Regards,

 

Harry.

Edited November 18, 2022 by hof00

[rvchima]

Take care Harry. Get better and finish the Bismarck soon.

[hof00]

2 hours ago, rvchima said:

Take care Harry. Get better and finish the Bismarck soon.

Thanks Rod,

I hope to be able to do something soonish....

The weight machine seems to be helping stretch the muscle/tendons out. Movement is slowly returning. 🙂

 

Cheers and Regards,

 

Harry.

[hof00]

Hi All,

Starting to get back into things ever so slowly....

I have a question for the Forum:

 

I have a group of four Hatches on the Rear Deck, (PE), should I attach these first and then the Swasticker over the top and hopefully let the "Mark-Fit" do its' thing or decal first and add the Hatches and paint these items afterward?

 

If someone could find the time to come back to me with opinion or advice, it would be very much appreciated.

(Maybe it's simpler to omit the Decal?)

The area in the "Snip" is Greyed out.

 

Cheers and Regards,

 

Harry.

[Old Collingwood]

A few  options  there  Harry   -  place the  swastika  first  then  the   covers  and  either  paint the  covers  the same  colour as the swastika  or  paint it Grey,   as   I asume  the  swastika  is a  decal   -  or  is  it  to be  masked  and  painted?.

If its a  masked painted  swastika  then I would  place the covers  first  and  just  paint over them.

 

OC.

[James H]

I would paint the swastika first, using masks, then add the hardware over it and paint. 

 

BUT, Amati have supplied the kit with the last known iteration before it was sunk. At that time it had no swastikas. They were painted over.

[Kevin]

i made masks and sprayed mine on

[hof00]

On 1/1/2023 at 9:27 AM, Old Collingwood said:

A few  options  there  Harry   -  place the  swastika  first  then  the   covers  and  either  paint the  covers  the same  colour as the swastika  or  paint it Grey,   as   I asume  the  swastika  is a  decal   -  or  is  it  to be  masked  and  painted?.

If its a  masked painted  swastika  then I would  place the covers  first  and  just  paint over them.

 

OC.

 

On 1/1/2023 at 9:39 AM, James H said:

I would paint the swastika first, using masks, then add the hardware over it and paint. 

 

BUT, Amati have supplied the kit with the last known iteration before it was sunk. At that time it had no swastikas. They were painted over.

 

On 1/1/2023 at 9:44 AM, Kevin said:

i made masks and sprayed mine on

Thank you OC, James and Kevin for your responses.

I have had a PM or two with Rod (rvchima) with reference to his build. (Thanks once again Rod.)

 

Rod advised Decals first and then Hatches followed by a paint touch-up.

I made up a tracing paper template for the Hatch positions first.

I have separated the decals from the sheet and carefully trimmed to the Decal edges and Test fit with the template, looks about right.

 

I painted Gloss Polyurethane on the Rear Decking, (I'll do the first), and I'll let this cure overnight. Ill affix the Decal with Mirco-Sol and do the Micro-Set after this. 

(It's been a very long time since I played with Decals....😀)

 

With regards to your replies above, paint and masks I did consider but purchased Decals from "Custom Hobby Decals" anyway as I felt it was a little too late in the game to be worrying about major paint works.

 

I am well aware also that the Ship had her markings painted over on May 21st 1941 I had already painted the Baltic Stripes on the Hull and I did not wish to have a huge Grey stripe across the Decks.  😀

 

So, I guess the model will be representative of early morning, May 21st 1941 before the crew got out the paint. 😀

 

In the last couple of days, I attempted to fix the Stern Anchor Chain in place, I did not like the result so removed and will attempt again after Decaling. (Just as well I have plenty of small chain as the kit did not provide very much....)

 

Anyway, enough from me today. I'll post some photos as soon as I have something decent progress to share. 😀

 

Happy New Year to all!!

 

Cheers and Regards,

 

Harry.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited January 1, 2023 by hof00

[Ian B]

20 hours ago, James H said:

I would paint the swastika first, using masks, then add the hardware over it and paint. 

 

BUT, Amati have supplied the kit with the last known iteration before it was sunk. At that time it had no swastikas. They were painted over.

Hi.. I am still confused about her markings, the AOS says it had them blanked out as per the instructions breaking out through the Denmark straights but had the markings and yellow roofs of the main turrets reapplied before the final show down..I can't see how they had time to repaint!