GB Battleship BISMARCK 1/350

[martslay]

Hi, everybody!

Within GB I begin project of model of a ship of "Bismarck" in scale 1/350 from Modelist. The model gathers for the customer. Therefore, all restrictions and simplifications - desire of the customer. 
So, I will apply:
Model kit - Battleship Bismarck, 1/350, Modelist (exAcademy)
Pantos 35013WD1 1/350 DKM Bismarck Wooden Deck Type R
ABER 1:350 L-11 Set of 8 pcs 380mm barrels SK C/34 for German war ships: Bismarck, Tirpitz
ABER 1:350-07 German WWII Ships railing 

[martslay]

Data of the website www.kbismarck.com
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS Battleship Bismarck
Laid down:1 July 1936
Launched:14 February 1939
Commissioned:24 August 1940
Construction cost: RM. 196.8 million
Displacement:
· Empty ship:40,250 metric tons
· Standard:43,978 metric tons
· Construction:47,870 metric tons
· Full load:51,760 metric tons
· Maximum:53,486 metric tons
Dimensions:
· Waterline length:241.55 meters
· Overall length:251 meters
· Beam:36 meters
· Standard draught:9.33 meters
· Maximum draught:10.55 meters
· Freeboard amidships:between 4.45 - 5.67 meters
· Height of hull sides (depth):15 meters
· Waterplane area:5,740 m²
Armament:
· Main:8 x 38cm/L52
· Secondary:12 x 15cm/L55
16 x 10.5cm/L65
· Anti-aircraft:16 x 3.7cm/L83
18 x 2cm/L65
Aircraft:4 x Arado Ar 196
Crew:2,200+

[dierk]

I'll be watching! Can't beat a Bismark - unless you fly a Fairey Swordfish

[wouter]

The Swordfish didn't beat the Bismarck, it just crippled it...it was Captain Lindemann who gave the order to scuttle the ship

Glad to see the big Bis appear Martin, one of my all time favourites.

Cheers

[dierk]

Technically you're right, of course, Wouter - but with the rudder out of action she was a sitting duck...you (or rather: I ) could say, bar the sinking she was beaten at this point

[wouter]

True that

Just wanted to make that clear because all too often it has been claimed and said that the British sunk her . Guess that's partially because the victors write the history.
One thing the Germans gotta give to their Japanese counterparts: at least they incorporated auxiliary rudders

Cheers

[TRM]

The added benefit of customer support with the final results....nice! Looks like you got some ice goodies there...bring on the battle!!

[martslay]

Dierk, Wouter, Todd many thanks for support!  I regret that more photoetched won't turn out to use. I will try to make something decent with these sets.

[panzerjager2]

This is totally off the GB, however it's my only Bismark  relate,  besides the fact that she looked dam cool.......

Many years ago, the game Trivial Pursuit offered 50.00usd and a Championship edition of the game IF you found a mistake with any question, and then correctly answered said mistake.   The question was: Name the German Navy's  largest battleship of the Second World War............. Naturally most would answer the Bismark.... RIGHT??

The correct answer is the Tirpiz. She was actually 2 meters longer.....Don't ask me why or how. I never really found a convincing answer....Maybe a design quirk.... Anyway the answer now reads The Bismark Class.....


Just another useless fact from someone NOBODY wants to play trivia games with........


Will be stopping back by

[dierk]

How about this for an idea: tell your customer that the finished model will also be an advert for your work, and that if he wants a truly special model, and not just one that any half-decent modeller could put together, he should spend a little extra. Surely he wants something unique, otherwise he wouldn't spend money on getting you to build it.
Failing that, spend your own money on the additional PE

[Tojo72]

Great project.

[wbill76]

Should be a fun project Martin! Looking forward to seeing you bring this one to life.

[deafpanzer]

This is going to be one very exciting GB... can't wait to see how this comes out!!!

Now, we need to do something about your avatar... it is not as pretty as ours. Maybe use a pic of Bismarck captain for your avatar. LOL You are a family now and we would love to see more of your posts.

[martslay]

Apr 15, 2016 7:28:39 GMT -5 dierk said:

How about this for an idea: tell your customer that the finished model will also be an advert for your work, and that if he wants a truly special model, and not just one that any half-decent modeller could put together, he should spend a little extra. Surely he wants something unique, otherwise he wouldn't spend money on getting you to build it.
Failing that, spend your own money on the additional PE

Dierk unfortunately a superdetail set from PANTOS for Bismarck VERY expensive in Russia. He more than the cost of model of the ship in several five times. It isn't reasonable. 

Great project.

Many thanks! 

Should be a fun project Martin! Looking forward to seeing you bring this one to life.

Thanks Bill! I will try 

This is going to be one very exciting GB... can't wait to see how this comes out!!!



Now, we need to do something about your avatar... it is not as pretty as ours. Maybe use a pic of Bismarck captain for your avatar. LOL You are a family now and we would love to see more of your posts.

Thank you very much Andy! 
I will try to improve soon. Unfortunately, the management of the company began to demand considerably bigger time. But, it is temporary. 

[dierk]

Not being a ship builder I didn't realise the PE set would be that expensive - you're right: it's not reasonable.
Andy's right - now that you're part of the family you need to do something about your avatar

[armorguy]

Have fun martslay, I suppose you have enough glue ? Ships are winning terrain in modelling it seems.

[martslay]

Apr 16, 2016 4:58:26 GMT -5 armorguy said:

Have fun martslay, I suppose you have enough glue ? Ships are winning terrain in modelling it seems.

In my shop there is a lot of glue. I will take him from the shelf 

[armorguy]

Apr 16, 2016 6:22:12 GMT -5 martslay said:

Apr 16, 2016 4:58:26 GMT -5 armorguy said:

Have fun martslay, I suppose you have enough glue ? Ships are winning terrain in modelling it seems.

In my shop there is a lot of glue. I will take him from the shelf 

Oops I forgot...glue enough indeed !

[martslay]

Small progress. I have prepared parts of the deck, I have processed the case, I have cleaned the waterline cast on the case...

Generally, I have cleared away a front of work.

[martslay]

I have pasted the deck, I have puttied...


It is necessary to remove the parts noted in the photo:


While hard putty dries, I will be engaged in other details...

[dierk]

Good start Martin!

[martslay]

Сontinuation:

[dierk]

Nice progress Martin! I'm not familiar with the manufacturer - what is your opinion of the kit?

[martslay]

Apr 26, 2016 5:30:35 GMT -5 dierk said:

Nice progress Martin! I'm not familiar with the manufacturer - what is your opinion of the kit?

Dierk, It is model repack from Academy. Very simple and old kit. To finish much to lead to the acceptable look. I feel as Terminator with this kit. 

[wouter]

Finally, we have lift off! Good to see the plastic appear Martin

Cheers

[Leon]

Looks like your off to a good start Martin!

[martslay]

Apr 26, 2016 12:46:21 GMT -5 wouter said:

Finally, we have lift off! Good to see the plastic appear Martin

Cheers

There was no opportunity to make a photo. And I have begun 15.04 more.

Thanks, Wouter and Leon!

[wbill76]

Coming along nicely Martin!

[martslay]

Apr 26, 2016 20:17:59 GMT -5 wbill76 said:

Coming along nicely Martin!

Many thanks Bill!

[deafpanzer]

Nice progress... hope you have plenty of room on your bench for this!