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Hi all,

Here the start of a Bismarck build in the small scale. I use this a a fingerprint for the bigger 1:350 build I already started but afraid to go on with. This build gives me the opportunity to get used to small PE stuff.

For the build I use:

- a Trumpeter Bismarck
- a Eduard PE set
- a extra door set from WEM
- and a set figure of Eduard.

2014-06-28 14.11.03 by Ronald-45, on Flickrv

2014-06-28 14.11.13 by Ronald-45, on Flickr

The kit is longer in my posession, I used it before to test a new aquired spraygun. So there wasn't much used.
As the base deck pieces where already glued together I started the upper build. Eduard has designed the kit for Dragon and soon I found out not all fits the Trumpeter well. Started with the sides:

2014-06-30 16.50.27 by Ronald-45, on Flickr

For the side decks there are two metal decks. i scraped the place where they should come:

2014-06-30 19.42.46 by Ronald-45, on Flickr

And glued them piece in place:

2014-06-30 19.59.17 by Ronald-45, on Flickr

I also did the other side, and prepared the catapult. Folded the catapult piece:

2014-06-30 21.01.19 by Ronald-45, on Flickr

And glued it in place. I smoothened the top side straight so the piece would fit properly:

2014-06-30 21.03.57 by Ronald-45, on Flickr

Assembled the front bunker, it needs a scratchbuild front yet from styreen:

2014-06-30 21.25.28 by Ronald-45, on Flickr

Then I started the hangar building with the kit pieces, and scraped the door clean:

2014-06-30 21.38.57 by Ronald-45, on Flickr

2014-06-30 21.59.11 by Ronald-45, on Flickr

It also doesn't fit that good, some small scratchpieces have to be fitted yet. I placed the walkways from Eduard with the railings still down, that way a proper fit is possible:

2014-06-30 22.04.54 by Ronald-45, on Flickr

So, the beginning is there!

EDIT 16th december 2019: reloaded new photos from my Pro-Flickr account because of faulty Photobucket account

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Greetz, Ronald from the Netherlands.

My Blog: http://metusajunction.blogspot.com

My photos: https://www.flickr.com/people/52307730@N06/

And some more:

2014-07-01 19.52.43 by Ronald-45, on Flickr

And the part in place:

2014-07-01 19.52.43 by Ronald-45, on Flickr

Right side:

2014-07-01 19.52.56 by Ronald-45, on Flickr

More to come!

EDIT 16th december 2019: reloaded new photos from my Pro-Flickr account because of faulty Photobucket account

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Greetz, Ronald from the Netherlands.

My Blog: http://metusajunction.blogspot.com

My photos: https://www.flickr.com/people/52307730@N06/

Hi all,

I found a old topic of my of this build I want to continue. This ship is standing in my showcase unfinished now a good 5 years!:

20191216_113958 by Ronald-45, on Flickr

Yes, that is a 350 unfinished sister behind her

So now that Photobucket screwed us a long time ago I reloaded the topic with fresh photos from my Pro-Flickr account. Luckily I saved the photos from 2014 on my harddrives and cloud.

Will continue!!

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Greetz, Ronald from the Netherlands.

My Blog: http://metusajunction.blogspot.com

My photos: https://www.flickr.com/people/52307730@N06/

I think I several unfinished builds that may be eligible to vote soon...

Here's hoping you manage to kick start this project!

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Martin

"Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. Comes into us at midnight very clean. It's perfect when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands. It hopes we've learned something from yesterday." John Wayne

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Hi Martin,

Yes, I hope so It seems something that belongs to us plastic modellers.... we start, build and getting enthousiast over something new... and start buiklding that and not finishing the existing. I admit that is one of my problems

My plan is to kick this one to the end of the year and hopefully try to finish it.

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Greetz, Ronald from the Netherlands.

My Blog: http://metusajunction.blogspot.com

My photos: https://www.flickr.com/people/52307730@N06/

I'm not being critical of your work, but consider this: scrap this project and get Flyhawk Bismarck Deluxe kit. Much quicker build - no problems or corrections to deal with - comes with dedicated PE which fits perfectly - is actually cheaper than competitors when you consider the amount of AM needed for them - and the result is a beautiful model. I was struggling with a Dragon Bismarck which I thought was the best, until Flyhawk released theirs. I bought the Flyhawk and scrapped the Dragon, and I don't regret it.
No connection with Flyhawk, just recommending an excellent kit!

Thank you very much, your advice is much appreciated!

I'm too far in this build, she is approx. 60% ready. Yes, it would be wise to start over but I have to admit; I'm too stubbern to abandone this one So I move on and struggle

Wish me luck!

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Greetz, Ronald from the Netherlands.

My Blog: http://metusajunction.blogspot.com

My photos: https://www.flickr.com/people/52307730@N06/

Changed the title a bit and a photo as it stands today:

20240120_100244 by Ronald Halma, on Flickr

More to come but in a slow way

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Greetz, Ronald from the Netherlands.

My Blog: http://metusajunction.blogspot.com

My photos: https://www.flickr.com/people/52307730@N06/