1:700 DKM Bismarck, now 10-year build.

[Ronald47]

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

[Ronald47]

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

[Ronald47]

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!!

[MartinJQuinn]

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

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

[Ronald47]

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.

[drasticplastic]

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!

[Ronald47]

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!

[Ronald47]

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