Bunkerbarge

I would put the piece of track on a plinth. It sets the model off very nicely. I will find you the info for a case maker in Liverpool that I used a couple of years ago.

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EddieBT

Not sure about these "Thank you" buttons Bunkerbarge. So here's the affirmative thanks. Agree with retaining the track, but without the layed down stone/gravel me thinks.

Bunkerbarge

This is a link to the site that sells model cases. The Bismarck is mine!

I bought the case unfinished so I could wax it to my own taste. The guy who runs this outfit is very accomodating and friendly and will make a case to your exact dimensions. The Bismarck one cost about 90.00 pounds.

http://www.cabinets.col-uk.com/Photos4.htm

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EddieBT

I will certainly touch base with this company when the time comes. Thanks Bunkerbarge. The Bismarck brings back some old modelling memories. Very nice indeed.

alan2525

Keep the track but loose the ballast I think would be best. I remember seeing some model enginners 3 1/2" gauge loco model when I was little - the loco was set off on a beautifully detailed section of track with polished brass shoes and individual nuts and bolts on the fish plates. The sleepers where a dark wood and the plinth was a nicely satin varnished piece of close grained beech with an ogee profile on the edge. It really did set off the loco very nicely.

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Bunkerbarge

I cheated, it's a Tamiya ready made one, bought in the States as they are not sold in the UK. I bought a kit and started it, then made a serious mess of putting it together and hadn't the heart (or the time!!) to start again.

I just love the model and the ship so I bought a ready made one for now!!

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EddieBT

Alan: I agree. And your description certainly raises the possibilities and options open to the final look. The finished engine will no doubt dictate what I finally go for but I'm a lover of dark woods . . . we'll have to wait and see.

Bunkerbarge: The Bismarck was one of many battleships I built in my "teens". Along with the Turpitz, Scharnhorst, Prinz Eugen (my favourite), Nelson, Hood and many more. Every Christmas and birthday for around 5 years would include at least 4 Airfix or Revell kits.