Lindberg "Tirpitz" ...what do we think?

[Guest]

The makers of the model at Lindberg did not produce an accurately molded hull, therefore, I excused myself an accurately molded paintjob. I did it to look cool not because it was historically accurate, which would have been impossible as this model was very incomplete. By the time I had gotten around to hooking up the little Ar-196 I started to slack off. I figured I had already paid more time and attention to detail than the guys at Lindberg ever did! It's still not complete, like 3% left or so, I just want to apply a little rust and wear, like it was sitting around in a fjord, not doing much.

[Alan 45]

The makers of the model at Lindberg did not produce an accurately molded hull, therefore, I excused myself an accurately molded paintjob. I did it to look cool not because it was historically accurate, which would have been impossible as this model was very incomplete. By the time I had gotten around to hooking up the little Ar-196 I started to slack off. I figured I had already paid more time and attention to detail than the guys at Lindberg ever did! It's still not complete, like 3% left or so, I just want to apply a little rust and wear, like it was sitting around in a fjord, not doing much.

Oh I see you've done a great job if Lindbergh are really. As bad as you say not knocking your skill or anything,

I like. That camo job myself

[Guest]

I looked at some of the different styles of cammo that tirpitz wore over the years and decided the basic bismarck was the easiest. Maybe if they molded the hull a little more accurately I would try to match it more closely, but since they were so far out in left field, I figured it did not matter anymore. Thanks for the compliment on the painting, I still have a bit more skill to acquire, but I am pleased enough with how this is turning out.

[Guest]

Bismarck had the three disruptive black and white stripes on the hull and superstructure, and only the hull at one point, and Tirpitz had a dramatic splinter pattern across the ship. Extreemly difficult to replicate on a model and as there seems to be some sort of uncertainty as to the model's heritage no-one can really question the camoflage. The main detailed differences were that Tirpitz has a pair of deck mounted torpedo tubes where there were two additional boats on Bismarck and the Tirpitz had a lot more deck mounted AA guns. A couple of other small differences but not a lot. I would treat yourself to either the Tamiya one or the Trumpeter 1/200th Bismarck next. You will never look at a Lindberg kit again!

[Guest]

I would say after this that yeah, the only reason I'd buy a "lindberg" kit is to 'destroy' it. Go ahead and buy this and don't be afraid to take the knife to it. carve it up. and not feel guilty.

I think mainly I bought this one for nostalgia. It is exactly like the one my brother did back in 1987, minus the motor. Never again will I be afraid to battle damage a lindberg kit. I think that's what they're best for...

[Alan 45]

I would say after this that yeah, the only reason I'd buy a "lindberg" kit is to 'destroy' it. Go ahead and buy this and don't be afraid to take the knife to it. carve it up. and not feel guilty.I think mainly I bought this one for nostalgia. It is exactly like the one my brother did back in 1987, minus the motor. Never again will I be afraid to battle damage a lindberg kit. I think that's what they're best for...

How much was it? I always wanted to get a bismark and battle damage it in a dio andif this is cheap enough I might get myself one

[Guest]

This one is absolutely perfect for battle damaged diorama ideas if you do it up as bismarck. Nobody would really be able to tell the difference anyway, . I got it for 42$ CAD, which is probably about 18-20 pounds. I bet you could find it for less if you know your supplier sources.