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Battleship Bismarck finally complete!

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  • Member since
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  • From: Australia
Battleship Bismarck finally complete!
Posted by MiG-29 on Friday, February 1, 2013 2:07 AM

Hi guys and gals,

Well, first up I would like to say thanks for taking the time to look at my build, and thanks for all the helpful tips I have gained from you, much appreciated Big Smile

Back in 2010 I purchased my Tamiya 1/350 Bismarck, and as of yesterday I can finally say I have finished! It was built off and on during this period, due to other commitments and the need to take a break from the ship and change it up with another smaller model here and there. This is my first real ship model I have ever built and I must say, I definitely did not expect it to be as big a project as it turned out to be. To all you ship builders, I take my hat off to you! 

I initially was going to build it out of box but soon realized that the Tamiya kit was lacking in detail a fair bit, (something I should have maybe looked into before buying) so I decided to add a few after market options here and there then suddenly I had a whole array of things to add to the ship!

Photo etch was used from Gold Medal Models and White Ensign Models. One thing is for sure, making some of those AA weapons was VERY fiddly and time consuming! I also found painting to be a challenge. I used both Tamiya and LifeColor paints.

If you have any critique, comments or question please don't hesitate to discuss Smile

Well without any further delay, here is my Pride and Joy and the result of many many hours of model making.......My Battleship BISMARCK!




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Posted by subfixer on Friday, February 1, 2013 6:05 AM

Beautiful!

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Posted by TD4438 on Friday, February 1, 2013 6:36 AM

Nice,clean build.Well done.

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Posted by Jester75 on Friday, February 1, 2013 7:13 AM

WOW, nice work! Your bending on the railings looks smooth as silk!

Eric

 

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  • From: Towson MD
Posted by gregbale on Friday, February 1, 2013 9:08 AM

MiG-29, that is one beautiful schlachtschiff! Glad you enjoyed the build, and thanks for posting so we could, too.

Greg

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"Every time you correct me on my grammar I love you a little fewer."
 
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  • From: ON, Canada
Posted by jgeratic on Friday, February 1, 2013 1:11 PM

That is a gorgeous model ship, and huge!

Is the deck painted or an AM wood product?

regards,

Jack

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  • From: Denver, Colorado
Posted by waynec on Friday, February 1, 2013 2:15 PM

my question too. if it's painted i want a class on how to do it.,

Никто не Забыт    (No one is Forgotten)
Ничто не Забыто  (Nothing is Forgotten)

 

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Posted by GMorrison on Friday, February 1, 2013 2:53 PM

Even if its wood I would like that class. I am not a fan of wood decks, but you hit it square on with the way it's stained. The model looks like the real thing. Incredible job.

 Modeling is an excuse to buy books.

 

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  • From: Australia
Posted by MiG-29 on Friday, February 1, 2013 3:44 PM

Thanks for all the support guys! I did use MK1's wood deck for the ship, and stained/washed it slightly to add some variation to the tone then sealed it. It was a bit nerve racking trying to get every bit to line up properly, especially the large fore and aft sheets. The swastika banners were painted white, then masked up and sprayed the red over it to create the circle. The swastikas are 1/32 aircraft decals. In the end, I am happy with the results!

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  • From: Kidderminster, U.K.
Posted by Jockster on Saturday, February 2, 2013 4:17 AM

Lovely clean build. Talented work. Jockster.

On the bench-1/350 Zvezda Varyag, Trumpeter Slava class Varyag and Tamiya CVN65 Enterprise. 1/400 Academy Titanic and 1/96 DeAgostini Victory.

 

 

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  • From: Groton, CT
Posted by warshipguy on Saturday, February 2, 2013 9:14 AM

You have taken an old kit and turned it into a work of art! Beautiful!

Bill

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  • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
Posted by tigerman on Saturday, February 2, 2013 12:26 PM

Stunning. Just a beautifully built and painted ship.

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 Eric 

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  • From: South Carolina
Posted by dullcote on Sunday, February 3, 2013 7:04 AM

Just beautiful.

Excellent combination of clean building quality painting and effective scale rigging..

We are proud for you..Thats one nice job mate!

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Posted by Misty on Sunday, February 3, 2013 9:15 AM

Bow Down awesome.

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Posted by MiG-29 on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 12:36 AM

Thank you for the kind words. Makes it all very much worth it =]

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Posted by P mitch on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 4:30 AM

Hope I can do half as good a job when I take mine from the stash! Do you have any pictures from the build to help the rest of us?

Phil

"If anybody ever tells you anything about an aeroplane which is so bloody complicated you can't understand it, take it from me: it's all balls." R J Mitchell


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  • From: Australia
Posted by MiG-29 on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 5:37 PM

Phil,

I do have some photos of the build process but unfortunately I haven't taken many. When I get home I can upload a few. If you have any questions i would be glad to help.

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  • From: Tucson, AZ
Posted by Archangel Shooter on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 9:54 PM

Yes  She is truly a beauty!

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 On the bench: So many hanger queens.

 

 

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Posted by Phillip1 on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 9:59 PM

Outstanding build!  You should be very proud of it.

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  • From: Douglas AZ
Posted by littletimmy on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 10:33 PM

I have the Acadamy version and I hope when I get around to it I can do at least half that good!

 Dont worry about the thumbprint, paint it Rust , and call it "Battle Damage"

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  • From: Brunswick, Ohio
Posted by Buckeye on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 11:36 AM

Outstanding build! Toast

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  • From: Western North Carolina
Posted by Tojo72 on Thursday, February 7, 2013 8:59 AM

What a fantastic job,your detailing is great,I really like the deck,is it wood or plastic,either way it really stsands out,I like the swatiska's also.Overall great job.

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  • From: Australia
Posted by MiG-29 on Friday, February 8, 2013 4:22 AM

Well, here are some build photos as promised. Turns out I had a few more than I thought Stick out tongue

They aren't from every single process but stages it was completed in. You can tell how bare bones some of the detail in the kit was in the early stages. Either way, Enjoy!

-Theo

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    November 2010
  • From: Australia
Posted by MiG-29 on Monday, June 10, 2013 9:46 PM

Hi guys,

Over the weekend I entered the Bismarck into the Australian Model Expo Championships in Melbourne. It was a great event and there was so much to see. Many many great models to look at.

Although i didn't win in my category, I did received a commendation award which I am very pleased about and just wanted to share with everyone Smile

It was great to see the final product on the amount of effort that went into all the models at the show. Cant wait to see what next year has in store!

-Theo

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Posted by Tojo72 on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 8:04 AM

Fantastic work,I like the wooden deck for sure.

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Posted by checkmateking02 on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 8:16 AM

That's spectacular!  Well-done!

 

 

 

 

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Posted by TD4438 on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 8:30 AM

Congrats.

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  • From: brisbane australia
Posted by surfsup on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 4:05 AM

You have done a fantastic job on her. A very big WELL DONE from me.....Cheers mark

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  • From: Australia
Posted by MiG-29 on Thursday, June 13, 2013 4:32 PM
Thanks guys =] much appreciated

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    June 2006
Posted by Paul5910 on Monday, September 2, 2013 6:28 PM

Awesome work!

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