SMS Derfflinger by king derelict - Flyhawk- 1/700 - PLASTIC

[king derelict]

On 12/29/2024 at 4:33 PM, Landlubber Mike said:

Great to hear Alan!  Sorry to have been the bearer of bad news but glad it all worked out.  It's really odd how they package things.  I remember being super confused when looking for the Lutzow and almost made the same mistake.  I also have the Flyhawk Bismarck "Deluxe" edition which includes their PE aftermarket along with the kit similar to my Lutzow "Collector's Edition" -- the Bismarck kit also doesn't include a wooden deck so I had to buy an aftermarket deck.

 

Let me know if you end up starting it and maybe I'll build mine alongside yours (though I probably should start mine and get a head start since I'm a very slow builder).  

Thanks again Mike, that was valuable information. So now I have a comprehensive Christmas present to make up for the old guy in red trying to fob me off with a box of shortbread biscuits.

Alan

[king derelict]

Things seem to have been far too busy in real life but I'm making some progress with the Derfflinger. I'm not sure why but I am really enjoying this kit. Maybe its just a little easier than Galatea although it has its challenges.

I worked on the simulated wooden decks, spraying on a base coat of Tamiya acrylic Deck Tan and, once dry, I brushed on some heavily diluted mixes of Burnt Sienna and Burnt Umber oil paints. I like how its come out with degrees of variation around the ship. The washes have defined the plank lines nicely too. It may be a little orange in places but I think it works and I think I would even forgo adding wooden decks in the future (maybe)'

I'm also building up the superstructure and adding the first PE railings. Flyhawk do a nice job of prescoring the railings for the various bends which helps with the complex shapes but also weakens the piece so you don't have many chances to correct a wrong bend.

There will be about a three week hiatus in the build while I go to Europw to visit family in Wales and wish my father happy 99th birthday. Then a whirlwind through Vienna, Bratislava, Prague, Berlin and Amsterdam. The common theme seems to be snow so I'm hoping flights and rail journeys work out.

 

Happy New Year everyone and thanks for looking in, the likes and the helpful comments.

 

Alan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[SaltyScot]

Alan,

 

Those decks look amazing, I too like the look of the wood that you have managed to achieve here. She is a good looking build sir and, if you don't mind, I will pull up a chair and follow along.

[Landlubber Mike]

Beautiful work Alan!  That ship certainly had nice lines.

 

Enjoy your trip!

[Canute]

Coming along nicely, Alan. Your decks look good.

 

Enjoy your trip.

[Old Collingwood]

Looking  reat mate,  have a  Great time on your trip.

 

OC.

[king derelict]

On 1/6/2025 at 4:16 PM, SaltyScot said:

Alan,

 

Those decks look amazing, I too like the look of the wood that you have managed to achieve here. She is a good looking build sir and, if you don't mind, I will pull up a chair and follow along.

Thank you very much, I’m pleased with how it came out. I’ll be less worried about chasing down a wooden deck addition in the future 

Alan

[king derelict]

Thank you very much Mike, this is a really enjoyable build.

Well I’ve got as far as Atlanta and now waiting for a six hour delay on the Manchester flight.

The magic of flight

Alan

[king derelict]

11 hours ago, Canute said:

Coming along nicely, Alan. Your decks look good.

 

Enjoy your trip.

Thanks Ken. I seem to have picked the January that Europe returns to snowy winters

Alan

[king derelict]

4 hours ago, Old Collingwood said:

Looking  reat mate,  have a  Great time on your trip.

 

OC.

Thanks OC. Looking forward to seeing the family again 

Alan