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  1. peterairfix

    Build the bismarck 1/200 scale (full build)

    Some more work done Adding pe grills to the lower hull Plastic inserts on the deck superstructure and building the hanger
  2. peterairfix

    Build the bismarck 1/200 scale (full build)

    Hull finished and painted it did put a coat of gloss varnish on first I will probably put another coat of paint on before another varnish.
  3. peterairfix

    Back to work

    As the title says back to work with a new job the store has said yes just waiting for the head office approval and then I should start sometime next week
  4. peterairfix

    Build the bismarck 1/200 scale (full build)

    First round of sanding done Followed by some paint to highlight where it's more filling And more filler
  5. peterairfix

    Build the bismarck 1/200 scale (full build)

    Now for the messy part I have all resin parts are attached now ready for all that sanding
  6. peterairfix

    Build the bismarck 1/200 scale (full build)

    After what seems an age the second layer of planking is finished but there is still a lot to do before the final sand and filling And the next parts to be fitted are the resin bow and stern fittings and the centre prop former some more decking pieces and more parts for the upper hull
  7. peterairfix

    Latest Acquisitions (2024)

    Why did I buy it because it was there mind you I did fancy it.
  8. peterairfix

    What flew over your house (yesterday)

    An early morning flypast
  9. peterairfix

    Build the bismarck 1/200 scale (full build)

    Finally started on the second layer of planking and the decks are screwed in place
  10. peterairfix

    Build the bismarck 1/200 scale (full build)

    First resin piece fitted to the bow And made a start on superstructure
  11. peterairfix

    Build the bismarck 1/200 scale (full build)

    Thin planks added to bow and stern And six small blocks where the removable decking will be screwed down
  12. peterairfix

    Build the bismarck 1/200 scale (full build)

    Just spent the whole day sealing the inside of the the Hull and just in case I had sealed the outside with some watered down pva glue
  13. peterairfix

    Build the bismarck 1/200 scale (full build)

    First layer of planking finished and sanded
  14. peterairfix

    Build the bismarck 1/200 scale (full build)

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

    Build the bismarck 1/200 scale (full build)

    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
  16. peterairfix

    Build the bismarck 1/200 scale (full build)

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

    Build the bismarck 1/200 scale (full build)

    The main skeletal structure is complete ready for sanding and planking
  18. peterairfix

    Build the bismarck 1/200 scale (full build)

    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
  19. peterairfix

    Build the bismarck 1/200 scale (full build)

    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...
  20. peterairfix

    Hachette build the bismarck 1/200 scale

    Question now that I have the full complete set unstarted instead of a mix of bits and pieces now do I start a complete new thread all carry on with this for the third time I am in favor of starting fresh. I sorted all the magazines into the complete collection and I order of build. The...
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