Planking the decks of a 1/350 Bismarck

johndon · Post by **johndon** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 3:15 pm

Got to agree with Jim, having tried (and failed) to do the same on a New Jersey kit, I can certainly appreciate the work and dedication that has gone in to this...

John

Ship Model Gallery · Post by **MartinJQuinn** » Mon Oct 10, 2011 1:25 pm

Thanks guys....appreciate the kind words. Certainly helps motivate me as I plod along!

As I may (or may not) have mentioned, some of the smaller cuts, along the edge, etc., I'm leaving until I bring the beast home and have better lighting and my optivisor. So, while it frankly looks like sh*t in some photos, I hope the touching up process will improve the look of things later!

Ship Model Gallery · Post by **MartinJQuinn** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 10:40 am

A little more...

Ship Model Gallery · Post by **MartinJQuinn** » Wed Oct 19, 2011 8:33 pm

Was able to squeeze in some time at lunch this week. I also brought my camera into the office today to take some "real" photos.

The hardest part has been keeping the damn things straight...I have a habit of them starting to "wobble", and then I end up with gaps. A real PITA to fix...

Post by **JIM BAUMANN** » Thu Oct 20, 2011 2:04 am

Remarkably wonderful--and nuts -- both at the same time!!

JIM B

richtea · Post by **richtea** » Thu Oct 20, 2011 6:52 am

Superb craftsmanship and the patience of a saint.
This Bismarck will be a show stopper when you complete it.
Regards
Richard

Sylvain Auger · Post by **Sylvain Auger** » Thu Oct 20, 2011 7:46 am

Your dedication is really starting to show!! The wood deck looks fantastic and it will really dress-up the old Bismarck

Cheers

Sylvain

Dan K · Post by **Dan K** » Thu Oct 20, 2011 10:07 am

Wow, two 1/350 builds going all out, simultaneously. Time for a distraction....

Elvis965 · Post by **Elvis965** » Thu Oct 20, 2011 10:51 am

Wow! That looks tremendous, Martin!

Bob

Ship Model Gallery · Post by **MartinJQuinn** » Thu Oct 20, 2011 12:55 pm

You guys are too kind...and are going to give me a big head. Thanks.

Dan - I wouldn't say this is "all out"...in fact, I didn't even get to work on it today!

JTninja · Post by **JTninja** » Fri Oct 21, 2011 12:08 am

Ive been watching for a while, its defiently incredible Martin!

LE BOSCO · Post by **LE BOSCO** » Sat Oct 22, 2011 1:31 pm

Martin
A work always as impressive,and courage, It's almost the end
friendships
nicolas

Ship Model Gallery · Post by **MartinJQuinn** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 9:09 pm

Wee bit more....

Jon C Ryckert · Post by **Jon C Ryckert** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 9:45 pm

I really admire your determination.

Ship Model Gallery · Post by **MartinJQuinn** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 4:57 pm

As I mentioned in the WIP thread for the Iwo Jima, life (esp work) have been super busy the last few months. But, I have found a few days where I could close my office door, draw the shade and do some work on the BIsmarck during lunch...

Jon C Ryckert · Post by **Jon C Ryckert** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 7:19 pm

Martin,
That will look fantastic when you are through. I really admire your determination to stick with it. Good job!

Ship Model Gallery · Post by **MartinJQuinn** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 8:11 pm

Thanks Jon! Only been 4 1/2 years, guess I should keep at it!

LE BOSCO · Post by **LE BOSCO** » Thu Jan 12, 2012 2:30 pm

HI Martin

great Job

glad you reached the end of your deck.......Congratulations for your patience
I think I found your nickname "Martin the obstinate"in the good way, of course

regards
Nicolas

Elvis965 · Post by **Elvis965** » Thu Jan 12, 2012 3:31 pm

Looks awesome, Martin!

Mind if I ship Arizona to you????

Bob

Ship Model Gallery · Post by **MartinJQuinn** » Thu Jan 12, 2012 4:19 pm

LE BOSCO wrote:I think I found your nickname "Martin the obstinate"

Have you been talkin' to my wife?

Bob...Ah, no. I won't be doing this again.

I have hit somewhat of a milestone today, as I've finished (other than the obvious touch up and edge work) planking the main and 01 decks.

: Still needs trimming and touching up, but the main planking is done

Next step is to work on the second layer of planking by the bow. I also have to paint the smaller superstructure parts before starting to plank those.

Can't believe I've finally covered the entire wood portion of the deck in planking. There were times I doubted I'd ever reach this point...

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