German battleship Bismark
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11 November 2013, 04:52
Holger KranichThats a good project to follow! You will build right out of the box?
11 November 2013, 07:47
Steven Gilbert autorYes out of the box, I did using squadron putty made the percussion bags on the main guns. So other then that and the swastika on thebow and stern it will be box stock. I will have updated pictures periodically.
11 November 2013, 15:06
Barry LloydLooks like you've got a production line going there, with the guns! I'm looking forward to the updates.
12 November 2013, 19:09
Steven Gilbert autorPlugging away trying to put as many hours in as I can. So for now I found the assembly line has worked best lol thanks for following I will keep the updates coming! 🙂
13 November 2013, 19:38
Steven Gilbert autorWell after a looooonnnggg break, lots of research... and built models later! I started on the Bismarck project again. I am making progress. I am now using Tamiya acrylics, insteadof Model Master Enamels. Slow but sure hope y'all enjoy the pics I will keep them updated this time!
1 April 2014, 11:50
Bill SpargoGreat job Steven, I have the old TAMIYA kit to build, one day I'll start it. Yours looks fantastic,I'll be watching.
2 April 2014, 21:30
Bill SpargoSteven, good move to acrylics. I have used only TAMIYA and GUNZE for about 30 years now, best thing I ever did was to change to acrylics, especially if you airbrush and far easier to clean up.
2 April 2014, 21:36
Steven Gilbert autorI agree acrylics are far better in many ways. I gave enamels up because my son got into my paints, and made a real big mess. That very day I put all my enamels away and went out and bought all Tamiya acrylics. Which by the way was cheaper than the ModelMaster enamels. Thanks for whatching.
3 April 2014, 02:00
Barry LloydI still prefer Humbrol enamels for brush painting parts, I find that acrylic dries too quickly and I can't get the same coverage. Maybe I'm doing something wrong!
3 April 2014, 07:47
Bill SpargoBarry, I know what you mean. I find acrylics seem to be "oily" if thats the right word when painting with the brush. I find you need to apply arcylics "wet" and in one stroke, dont go back over your stroke otherwise you tear the paint I find. I'm not much for brush painting , I do very little and I need lots of lessons to improve application. When I did paint with enamels , as you say it was easier. All the best.
3 April 2014, 11:13
Hunter CumminsVallejo model color and mig ammo acrylic paints
the ammo stuff ir pre thinned and airbrushes and brush painted awesome check out my wall in 1 day
3 April 2014, 21:00
Hunter CumminsAint it though lol
TV is nothing more than a bunch of commercials lol
4 April 2014, 00:59
Steven Gilbert autorI use 70% rubbing alcohol to thin the paints and found that by doing this they stick far better then just right out of the bottle. I use 90% rubbing alcohol for cleanging my airbrush and paint brushes. I started this sequence because of trying to paint right from the jar and yes if you use to many brush strokes the paint starts to come off. It works for me anyway. Also you must lay down a primer coat I use flat black spray paint or flat white spray paint.
5 April 2014, 02:41
Steven Gilbert autorWork on the Bismarck has been very slow. But I did find and order the swastikas for the bow and stern.
16 April 2014, 22:27
Steven Gilbert autorNo I am building the ship box stock except for the swastikas
17 April 2014, 21:50
Steven Gilbert autorAble to put some time in today! Also working on the display.
20 April 2014, 02:17
Christopher BowlingSteven, I'm not a ship modeler, but wow! Can't wait to see it finished.
20 April 2014, 02:57
Steven Gilbert autorThanks Christopher I am so glad y'all are enjoying the build. This is only the second battleship I have ever built. U.S.S North Carolina was the first, which I gave to my uncle before he passed away. He was in the navy stationed on a battleship in WWII.
21 April 2014, 00:22
Holger KranichOh i love this ship! Very impressive, so far! Have you sprayed the swastikas?
29 April 2014, 08:30
Holger KranichAh, good to know that, Hunter! I´m jealous of you guys, those stuff is not available here in germany..
29 April 2014, 11:02
Bill SpargoCongratulations on finishing this menacing ship. it looks great, well done.
4 May 2014, 10:44
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I choose this kit because of the challenge and the detail right out of the box.
