Nice one Graham I'm doing the sister ship but no brass as of yet with mine.
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Nice one Ian, be good to see the two 'sisters' being built. They do not need brass, if you wanted to keep it simple, get some photo etch railings.
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Oh yes, hours of fun :D
Only hours? You planning some sort of speed build then Graham?
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Everything can be measured in hours, this may take the full 8760.... (approximate, I have not taken a leap year into consideration or the slowing down of the universe, global warming or any effect Brexit may have on our UK hours compared to our European friends with their EU regulated hours or anything else that may bend, alter or reverse engineer time as we know it).
You was just teasin' us then!
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Yup
.........Jim
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This looks an amazing kit to build Graham. Better you than me, because just looking at the instructions has put me off something of this complexity.
Can't wait to see more
Can't wait to see more
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Those are alot of sprues, I love the Bismark I think I might do one myselff, lets see though. Wana see how this one comes along, Good luck Graham mate.
Nice one Graham wish you all the luck on this one mate
Looks like a nice kit with a lot to do but the end result will be worth it.
Looks like a nice kit with a lot to do but the end result will be worth it.
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Straight from the box Bob, the standard Revell kit, without the brass etc, is still one of the best 1/350 Bismarck kits going. At just over 800 parts, it isn't that bad either for a really well detailed build, and an impressive size when finished.
Thing with ships, or the way I do them, is to treat them as sub builds of lots of little kits that come together at the end. Also think of them as in layers. Each deck is a layer and I try to finish each layer before dropping it on top of the layer below. Take a structured approach and you cannot go wrong.
My thoughts exactly Graham. I dont think I have ever used a full fret of PE. Just the bits that really make a difference
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HiNicely done Jthats that has set the bar pretty high
My view its not a comp , we all do our best and thats what count
I learnt patience is the reward , but not too set the. Bar too high for you ,
I look forward too seeing build happy new year ship mates victory now taking all my time x cryton
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No, it's not a competition James, I was just showing my appreciation of how you built yours
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Ho Graham I am so sorely tempted to build s ship too buil glad I found this thread cause I'll be starting my Tamiya Swordfish very soon and I can sink your Bismarck!! Only kidding
Actually if my history remembers reading didn't the swordfish damage the rudder so she could only go in one direction?
I'll be watching this build closely and wish you all the luck ( watch out fir low flying bi planes!!
Kind regards
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Actually if my history remembers reading didn't the swordfish damage the rudder so she could only go in one direction?
I'll be watching this build closely and wish you all the luck ( watch out fir low flying bi planes!!
Kind regards
Robert
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Achtung! Schwertfisch! :eek:
Yep, the torpedo damaged the rudder making headway only possible in very large circles or by some steering from the left and right propellers which allowed the pack of Royal Navey wolves to close in.
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Now that is what you call a model kit, looks like you've got your work cut out for you Graham. Looking forward to this build.
Have fun, John
Have fun, John
Great project graham , its going to look mighty impressive and it should keep you out of trouble for a week or two!!Looking forward to the build cheers tony