Revell 1/700 Bismarck.

[stillp]

If you hadn't told us the scale Ron, that could pass for 1/350 or even larger.
Pete

 

[adt70hk]

Ron,

That really is coming on very nicely and a lovely looking kit too!!!

 

[spanner570]

Thanks Pete and Andrew.

The turrets have individual barrel up and downs and a turn and lock action, just like the turret on a model tank. No doubt some folks have seen this method on a model ship before, but not me.....



Cheers.
Ron

 

[Ian M]

This is a little belter of a kit Ron. Impressive detail.
The sticking it together and paint brush work ain't to shabby either

Kind regards
Jamie dodger.

 

[spanner570]

Thanks for the observations 'Jamie'! Much appreciated.

I think a fair few members are of the same opinion that this kit has some rather nice detail, so I'll rattle through the rest of the build over the next couple of days.

Here's the completed bridge, funnel, A.A. platform, cranes, secondary armament. etc., etc.

I've also started to tidy up the paint work - About time, I here the cry!












Boats and A.A. stuff next.
Thanks for looking.

Your Servant.
Capt. Otto Ernst Lindemann

 

[boatman]

Very nice work 570 looks real to me
chrisb

 

[minitnkr]

Beautiful work.

 

[adt70hk]

Really, really good!!

 

[Jim R]

All looking very neat and tidy.
Jim

 

[spanner570]

Thanks for all your encouraging post boys...


For once in my miserable life I have decided to do some modelling research to find out what camouflage, if any, Bismarck wore during her last few days)

There seems to be no definitive answer {Plenty of arguments!) It seems no one knows for sure. What I do know is that before her attempted breakout into the Atlantic, she had her 'stripes' painted out to an overall grey colour whilst in the Norwegian Fjords and her bow and stern swasty tickers were painted over in grey on May 22....

Does anyone have,100% for certain, any more info.?

Cheers.
Ron

 

[Allen Dewire]

Sorry I can't help you Ron as floaty things are out of my knowledge range. I can only say I really love the job you are doing on this kit so far. Earlier today, I was tempted to bid on a floaty thing kit in evilbay. it was the Revell Scharnhorst in 1/570 scale and it ended up selling for less than the postage. After following your work on these I thought I might try one myself (against my "No Kits" rule), but was afraid I would build and paint it with fireworks in the hull. Take it down to the water, pour lighter fluid on it, set it alight, push it off and wait for the bang!!!......Maybe another time without the flashback to my early days as a young 'un..........................

Prost
Allen

 

[boatman]

Sorry I can't help you Ron as floaty things are out of my knowledge range. I can only say I really love the job you are doing on this kit so far. Earlier today, I was tempted to bid on a floaty thing kit in evilbay. it was the Revell Scharnhorst in 1/570 scale and it ended up selling for less than the postage. After following your work on these I thought I might try one myself (against my "No Kits" rule), but was afraid I would build and paint it with fireworks in the hull. Take it down to the water, pour lighter fluid on it, set it alight, push it off and wait for the bang!!!......Maybe another time without the flashback to my early days as a young 'un..........................

Prost
Allen

HI Allen i use too do that with a little demon in the funnel as back in the 60's firework banger were deadly an the ole ship went to the bottom in a smokey bang but i had great fun then
chrisb

 

[Gern]

Thanks for all your encouraging post boys...


For once in my miserable life I have decided to do some modelling research to find out what camouflage, if any, Bismarck wore during her last few days)

There seems to be no definitive answer {Plenty of arguments!) It seems no one knows for sure. What I do know is that before her attempted breakout into the Atlantic, she had her 'stripes' painted out to an overall grey colour whilst in the Norwegian Fjords and her bow and stern swasty tickers were painted over in grey on May 22....

Does anyone have,100% for certain, any more info.?

Cheers.
Ron

There are similar argufyments about the exact colours of the USS Arizona at the time of her sinking. Odd that there's such a lack of definitive detail on two such iconic ships. Wonder if there'll be similar questions about the Moskva in 70 years time?

PS Cracking little build so far. Just wondering what you're going to use in your 'Sink the Bismark' dio seeing as how you're so reluctant to bash this one about?

 

[Dave Ward]

Does anyone have,100% for certain, any more info.?

As you say, there's no 100% definitive answer and not one likely to be proved in the future. I've always believed the reports that the stripes & swastikas were painted over before leaving Norway. Where the Bismarck was going, there were no friendly aircraft, so the recognition swastikas would be worse than useless. Not sure what the stripes were for, unless it was an attempt to confuse submarines as to course and speed, but high contrast stripes against a grey ship doesn't seem to be a good idea!
Dave

 

[spanner570]

Thanks for the input chaps.

Allen. One step closer to the dark side....Be afraid, very afraid!

Chris. You need to confess to Jen about your destructive past!

Dear Mr. Dave. I refer you to my writings at the start of this thread (Paragraph 3) I realise you are depressed at missing yet another 'Cosford Bash' but please try and buck up!

Dave II. You are right about both the stripes and swastikas being painted out. I wonder if the white false wave on the bow was kept intact? Any thoughts?

Here's the ship's boats, cranes, search lights, range finders etc.





Observe the diddy crane hook....




Cheers.
Ron

 

[Dave Ward]

On the false bow wave - not a thing you could have done at sea, so unless it was painted out in Norway, it may still have been carried - pictures are too indistinct

Still from a movie taken from the Prinz Eugen, but there are doubts about the authenticity
Dave

 

[boatman]

Chris. You need to confess to Jen about your destructive past!
(570 QUOTE)

HI Ron she knows an said thats what attracked her to me as a man of action an not me looks LOL
Chrisb

 

[Gern]

Thanks for the input chaps.

Allen. One step closer to the dark side....Be afraid, very afraid!

Chris. You need to confess to Jen about your destructive past!

Dear Mr. Dave. I refer you to my writings at the start of this thread (Paragraph 3) I realise you are depressed at missing yet another 'Cosford Bash' but please try and buck up!

Dave II. You are right about both the stripes and swastikas being painted out. I wonder if the white false wave on the bow was kept intact? Any thoughts?

Here's the ship's boats, cranes, search lights, range finders etc.

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Observe the diddy crane hook....
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Cheers.
Ron

So you're gonna demolish a kit that cost £10 instead of one that cost £8.50? I know I'm just an old skinflint, but I can't see any sense in that! I have missed our Cosford bashes so maybe it is time I got some therapy.

 

[BattleshipBob]

Hi Ron

The bow waves were left, they are clearly visible along with the POW's 14 inch shell exit hole on the wreck. I have the monster Bismarck book amongst others and will look for you.

I believe the swastikas were covered with canvas and not painted over

 

[boatman]

Hi Ron

The bow waves were left, they are clearly visible along with the POWER 14 inch shell exit hole on the wreck. I have the monster Bismarck book amongst others and will look for you.

I believe the swastikas were covered with canvas and not painted over

WELL done Bob mate can we see some pics or is it copywright ?
chrisb