Thanks Gents for your kind words of encouragement.
I found where the remaining Reels go, the info is buried in the instructions.
The main Cranes should be single fall and not double fall, but I will leave it; you would think that the aftermarket guys would get it right.
I read that the Scharnhorst did not have a flag pole on the stern at the end of her life so I have left it off.
I have left off the handrails along the ships side until I prime and paint the lower hull half and boot-topping.
I have masked off the areas where the superstructure lands as I want to use a plastic cement for strength.
Where the superstructure hand rails are covered in canvas, I will be painting on Micro-Glaze with a brush. I did a test sample which was successful. For the primer I will be using
Tamiya Primer, see last photo.
I have mounted the small components on scrap glossy card for painting. They have been segregated in accordance with their final colour. Some components like the boats will have to be turned over to access the hidden side. The large brass sheet contains the ships boats oars; I will paint them before detaching and touch up as necessary when fitted.
I will be using Lifecolor paints throughout for the painting, and the Lifecolor Kriegsmarine set, see last photo. However I may alter some of the colours so that they blend in better. Derek