Hi,
here are some pics of the prototype Bismarck in 1/144
It is much likely to be on the market in Germany by end of March 2009, maybe a bit earlier.
It will be made of plastic injection molds. As of today no info about PE parts. It should easiely be possible to convert it into a r/c ship.
The price on the US market is about USD 999,- and is offered by modelers-paradise . com