bcso7 Posted January 15, 2014 #1 Posted January 15, 2014 I'm starting a build log on the Trumpeter 1/200 scale Bismarck. This is my first time posting on here so please be patient with this newbie. I previously built the 1/200 Arizona and thought I did a decent job. So when the Bismarck was released it was a no brained. I have the upgrade set, Eduard central area, and white ensign superstructure railing. I'm not trying to make a 100% museum piece, just wanting to make a great model of a ship I have obsessed about since a child (I'm 42 now) I will update when I can because I work 2 jobs so please be patient and I greatly appreciate any and all advice Quote
clloyd Posted January 15, 2014 #2 Posted January 15, 2014 Hi bsco, Welcome. We're pretty friendly around here so you'll get all the patience and advice you want. We'll be looking forward to seeing your build develop. Colin Quote -- Current Builds: HMS Pandora 1/64 Scratch Jeannie Johnston; 18thC Longboat with my son Previous Builds: HMB Bounty - Caldercraft Running Round my head: HMS Speedy (1782) - vaguely thinking POF "If at first you don't succeed, try it your wifes' way"
WackoWolf Posted January 15, 2014 #3 Posted January 15, 2014 Thanks for starting a log. Do a search for Kevin log of the same ship, if you need any help you can follow what he has done and he will always help you if you have any questions, he's good people and is well known here on MSW. Welcome aboard. Quote Wacko Joe Go MSW :)
JeffT Posted January 15, 2014 #4 Posted January 15, 2014 Welcome. Looking forward to seeing your build. Quote Jeff In progress: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company -1/2" scale USS Constitution - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Granado - CAF Model - 1:48 HMS Sphinx - Vanguard
WackoWolf Posted January 15, 2014 #5 Posted January 15, 2014 Here is a link to Kevin build log. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4011-bismarck-by-kevin-trumpeter-plastic-1200/ Quote Wacko Joe Go MSW :)
bcso7 Posted January 16, 2014 Author #6 Posted January 16, 2014 Thank you for the link I will definitely use it Quote
bcso7 Posted January 16, 2014 Author #7 Posted January 16, 2014 And the build has started Script and mtaylor 2 Quote
bcso7 Posted January 16, 2014 Author #8 Posted January 16, 2014 Pic of the stern mtaylor and Script 2 Quote
bcso7 Posted January 18, 2014 Author #9 Posted January 18, 2014 Starting on the smaller armaments Script and WackoWolf 2 Quote
Captain Slog Posted January 19, 2014 #10 Posted January 19, 2014 HI bcso7, Great another Bismarck to follow. Looking forward to more. Cheers Slog Quote _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ HM Bark Endeavour (First Wood, On Hold) Borodino (1:200 Card, Current Build) Admiral Nakhimov (card 1/200) Mazur D-350 Artillery Tractor (1:25 Card) F-8 Crusader (1:48 Aircraft, Plastic)
bcso7 Posted January 21, 2014 Author #11 Posted January 21, 2014 Got the Pontos woods. deck and people SST today and I am very impressex Script and mtaylor 2 Quote
bcso7 Posted January 21, 2014 Author #12 Posted January 21, 2014 The wooden deck and PE set and I am very impressed mtaylor 1 Quote
bcso7 Posted January 22, 2014 Author #13 Posted January 22, 2014 Better pics mtaylor, WackoWolf and Script 3 Quote
bcso7 Posted January 22, 2014 Author #14 Posted January 22, 2014 Another pic WackoWolf, Kevin, Script and 1 other 4 Quote
bcso7 Posted January 23, 2014 Author #15 Posted January 23, 2014 Wood pontos deck beinginstinstalled CaptainSteve, Script, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote
michael20 Posted January 23, 2014 #16 Posted January 23, 2014 Very nice indeed. One day I'm going to graduate to being able to get this kit without the Admeral noticing....Hope so anyway, will probably get busted. Great beginnings, looking foreward to more pics. Happy Modeling, Marty G. Quote
bcso7 Posted January 23, 2014 Author #17 Posted January 23, 2014 Thank you all for the positive comments, more pics coming. I am a deputy sheriff so sometimes I don't to work on my hobby as much as I like. JeffT 1 Quote
bcso7 Posted January 23, 2014 Author #18 Posted January 23, 2014 I've never done a wooden deck before so I'm taking my time with it. Quote
bcso7 Posted January 25, 2014 Author #19 Posted January 25, 2014 Updated pics, and some dry fitting Script, michael20, Piet and 3 others 6 Quote
bcso7 Posted January 26, 2014 Author #20 Posted January 26, 2014 Main deck installed Captain Slog, WackoWolf, Script and 1 other 4 Quote
bcso7 Posted January 28, 2014 Author #21 Posted January 28, 2014 Getting pe put on dgbot, Script, WackoWolf and 1 other 4 Quote
bcso7 Posted January 31, 2014 Author #23 Posted January 31, 2014 Bismarck and my USS Oklahoma Script 1 Quote
bcso7 Posted February 1, 2014 Author #24 Posted February 1, 2014 New tools, small multi shaped files and reverse tweezers to help with all these lil parfs Quote
michael20 Posted February 1, 2014 #25 Posted February 1, 2014 Man you are on a roll, I understand about not being able to take the time for your hobby all too well but there are quite a few of us that will be waiting for updates when you have time to sit and enjoy yourself with this build. Thanks for sharing. Happy Modeling, Marty G. Quote
Kevin Posted February 2, 2014 #27 Posted February 2, 2014 sorry i have just found your log, i have been slightly distracted for the last couple of months, and missed lots of things and logs, I have put mine to one side for a while - whilst i get back on with the Victory, which in reality is my favourite, you have really done a lot of work on her, did you quess where the waterline goes,as it is not quite as easy to work out as i thought it would be, any way i will continue to follow bcso7 and WackoWolf 2 Quote Its all part of Kev's journey, bit like going to the dark side, but with the lights on All the best Kevin SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On the build table HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Kevin - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Feb 2023 Belle Poule 1834 by Kevin - OcCre - 1/90 - French frigate - started June 2024 - - On hold MHS Britannic by Kevin SD 14 - Marcle Models - 1/70 - March 2022 - Bluebell - Flower Class - Revel - 1/72 U552 German U Boat - Trumpeter - 1/48 Amerigo Vespucci 1/84 - Panart- HMS Enterprise -CAF - 1/48 Finished Hercules by Kevin - OcCre - 1/50 - Tugboat - Finished - May 2024 Nectan-Mountfleet-models-steam-trawler-1/32 - Completed June 2020 HMS Victory - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1/72 - Finished Dorade renamed Dora by Kevin - Amati - 1/20 - Completed March 2021 Stage Coach 1848 - Artesania Latina - 1/10 -Finished Lady Eleanor by Kevin - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1/64 - Fifie fishing boat
bcso7 Posted February 3, 2014 Author #28 Posted February 3, 2014 Thanks Kevin, your Victory is a true piece of art WOW! I just had to guess on the waterline and I think I'm close but not 100% The wood deck adds a great touch that after it is slightly weathered should look good. I got the last of my PE, it is for the catapult and has 65 crewman with it. Will post more pics soon. WackoWolf, Kevin and freewheelinguy 3 Quote
bcso7 Posted February 7, 2014 Author #29 Posted February 7, 2014 Got my wash in, the logistics on these builds is crazy, and of course as you can tell by the second picture organization is the key LOL!!! Quote
bcso7 Posted February 7, 2014 Author #30 Posted February 7, 2014 Were gonna need a bigger table !!!! Quote
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