Bismarck by Jeff 59 - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC

[Jeff59]

10 hours ago, madtatt said:

I understand exactly what you mean, Jeff.

Now comes the fun part.

It's great that you managed to get some veteran parts. I'm also familiar with Distefano's website and, funnily enough, I was browsing it yesterday. I could imagine ordering one or two parts from there as well. Nevertheless, nothing beats the master, as you so aptly put it. Unfortunately, Micro Master has a very limited product selection. By the way, they now also have printed anchor chains. I bought my chains here, though:

 

WWII War Ships Anchor Chain

 

They are quite good and much cheaper than Micro Master. However, they have a rather long delivery time because they come from China.

Thanks for that Jolle, shall investigate both, if l had known Micromaster did this would have ordered them last week, just ordered the main turrets from them in the right configuration for Bismarck on commissioning day, that’s my Xmas press from Jaqueline, be a test of will power not opening this till Xmas day when they arrive 😂 thanks again Jolle. 🤛

[Jeff59]

7 hours ago, Nirvana said:

Oh my, that is a severe undertaking of semi scratch build Bismarck.
And yes, the areas you have pointed out are definitely in need of adjustments.
But at the end the satisfaction knowing what you put into the accruements will surely pay off.

Thanks for having a look Nirvana, new there was issues with the hull back when kit was released, and when l purchased it and looked at the hull line especially at the bottom aft was quite obviously not the right appearance, it was only when l started marking of the hull plating and becoming familiar with the flat bottom layout that l decided to fix this, never done this before so just winging it really, like a cat, seem to have landed on my feet 😂 well that’s the worst part improved so my confidence is better now, think l am going to enjoy moving forward, all be it at a slow pace. Thanks again Jeff.

Edited Saturday at 04:29 PM by Jeff59