discussion Build the bismarck 1/200 scale (full build)

[peterairfix]

As my previous two attempts have got a bit wayward I am starting fresh with a complete set so I know I have everything with no hunting for missing issues.
So I have 140 issues and starting with the first issue that starts with the first couple of frames.
Frames marked.

And the first construction stage finished

 

[Jim R]

A 1/200 scale Bismarck. Now that will be some model, a real stunner.

I have everything with no hunting for missing issues.

No excuses then :smiling3:

 

[Bri62]

Chair pulled up, looking forward to this build.

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Good luck Peter. This will be worth following.

 

[peterairfix]

Frame complete up to issue 3 not very difficult just having to make sure that the frames are square
And making sure that the deck beams are flush with the tops of the framework

 

[scottie3158]

Chair pulled up no sugar in the tea please.

 

[boatman]

SAME HERE

 

[peterairfix]

The main skeletal structure is complete ready for sanding and planking

 

[Jim R]

Looks good.

..... just having to make sure that the frames are square

I image that time spent on accuracy at this stage will avoid problems later.

 

[peterairfix]

I have now started on the first layer of planking I should take a week or two depending if I have any problems

 

[simontie]

Looking really good my chair is pulled and the kettle is on
simon

 

[peterairfix]

I am about 1/3 into the planking
And I know I have got the planking equal each as the planks are in the exact same place either side

 

[adt70hk]

Cool! That will look brilliant once done!

 

[BattleshipBob]

Got to amend the skill and patience Peter. Great start

 

[boatman]

HI Peter this is just goin to be a static model is'nt it ?
chrisb

 

[peterairfix]

HI Peter this is just goin to be a static model is'nt it ?
chrisb

At the moment I am tinkering with the thought of making her rc

 

[boatman]

At the moment I am tinkering with the thought of making her rc

WELL Peter carry on tinkering as love to see this sail an it will be a workin model great stuff an instresing to see how you go about makin it all work lets hope this happens as im followin along
chrisb

 

[peterairfix]

First layer of Stern planking finished and a test fit of the resin centre prop still to sand yet

 

[peterairfix]

First layer of planking finished and sanded

 

[Tworrs]

Looking very good Peter, I am following with interest.