Warships General Discussion

1/350 Bismarck with planked deck

feeds@kickapps.com (martinjquinn) — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:48:58 PST

Inspired by you lunatics who lay planks on your decks, I decided to try the same thing with my Tamiya 1/350 Bismarck. I made the decision to do this almost 3 years ago, with the following "guidelines"

1) I would use Dan's tutorial on the subject
2) I would only work on this at work, during my lunches

So, in May of 2007 I began. Progress was slow, as my duties as a Call Center Manager meant I wasn't always able to take a lunch. Then, I left that job in November 2007 and started a new one. Even though I had my own office at my new job, I didn't want to start working on a project like the Bismarck until I got the lay of the land. In early 2008 I brought the model into my office and started working on the deck again, albiet off and on.

It's been a long road to date, but I've started to make some really good progress. I've been meaning to post some update pictures here, but haven't...

New Model...

feeds@kickapps.com (Dan von Gartzen) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:22:27 PST

Well I was very curious about the Academy 1:350 USS Oliver Hazard Perry FFG-7, so I got one and I was very pleasantly surprised with the kit. I will be adding it to the Product Review shortly and will do a Build-up Review also. I already started in on it, making it a flight IIIa modernized version in a water line build, so I will also be able to do a How To article on making large sacle water with step by step photos. I have been so busy in other venues in life that I have had little time for modeling, however, that has all changed and I can get back to the bench for all kinds of goodies that will all make it's way here onto the site. So how is it going for everyone else?

Paging Mr Jeremy

feeds@kickapps.com (Dan von Gartzen) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 13:43:32 PST

Jeremy, I am starting on my Tamiya Bismarck and I am very interested to talk to you about the PE and accessories you used on your Bismarck. I know I will be planking with 1 x 3 basswood planks and probably using the WEM detail set, but where did you get the brass barrels for your build?

I decided to do it full hull and just finished making a solid Oak base for it (and will use brass finals to mount it on). I have to figure how and what I want to use to mark the base with her name and crest, but that will come later. I also plan to use WEM paints to do the finish, but looking for a US distributor, if any is available. I know Free Time Hobbies started carrying them, but they only have US Pre 1944 colors currently. Any help?

I will be doing a WIP thread in several parts as the project progresses, but I know this will be a very long process with all the detail going into it. I kind of need a long project that I can tinker with now and then, and this one proves to be...

Back online.

feeds@kickapps.com (Jeremy1072) — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:05:51 PST

Hows everyone been doing? I pretty much gave up trying to get back on this site. Every time I tried my browser would freeze up. I dont know if any thing has changed but it seems to be working fine now. Whats everyone been working on?

Jeremy

Does anyone?

feeds@kickapps.com (Dan von Gartzen) — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:38:32 PST

Does anyone here build anything other than Naval warships? Do you dabble in other modeling areas such as Armor, Auto etc.? Just curious to see what other areas of modeling folks are interested in. Maybe we could expand our horizons here.

IPMS Nationals in Virginia Beach

feeds@kickapps.com (MartinJQuinn) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 10:35:23 PST

Anyone else going to the IPMS/USA National Convention in Virginia Beach next week?

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY GENTLEMEN!!!

feeds@kickapps.com (Dan von Gartzen) — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 11:34:10 PST

Just a quick shout out to all the Father's, enjoy the day and may it be a good one.

So, who's going to be the first on the block...

feeds@kickapps.com (MartinJQuinn) — Fri, 23 May 2008 09:51:28 PST

To get one of the new 1/350 kits coming out of Japan?

Aoshima Kongo
http://www.geocities.jp/hobby_show_albu ... 8/0254.htm
http://www.geocities.jp/hobby_show_albu ... 8/0255.htm
http://www.geocities.jp/hobby_show_albu ... 8/0256.htm

Aoshima late war Takao/Atago:
http://www.geocities.jp/hobby_show_albu ... 8/0265.htm

Fujimi Haruna and Ise (to go along with the already released Kongo):

Paging Mr. Jeremy...

feeds@kickapps.com (Dan von Gartzen) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:25:41 PST

I need some good references for the Bismarck, do you have any photos of your build you can share? Especially the wether deck, I am still debating on how I will go about planking it and keep certain detail.

Which PE set?

feeds@kickapps.com (Dan von Gartzen) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:58:32 PST

I have used GMM exclusively for a while now, but have heard many good things about WEM's sets. I need a good set of PE for the Bismarck project, but need it to be as complete as possible without the need for multiple sets or additional frets so as to keep a "cap" on the level of detail going into the project so it actually gets done sometime in the near future...LOL. So, for all you guys and girls out there, which set would you recommend that gives you the broadest spectrum for the money? Thanks in advance.

Going under the knife...

feeds@kickapps.com (Dan von Gartzen) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:37:25 PST

Well, seems it's my turn. I will be going in Thursday night and having surgery first thing in the morning over in Tampa to have the gallbladder removed. I spent last week in the hospital for a few days as a stone passed, fun fun. Anyway, I should be back and at it hopefully mid week next week. Not that a whole lot has been going on around here lately, but hope everyone keeps the site going for a bit while I am out.

Thanks,
Dan

Arado landing

feeds@kickapps.com (Jeremy1072) — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:46:14 PST

Have you guys seen this video. I thought you guys might like it. Maybe Dan can do this for his Bismarck build
www.liveleak.com/view?i=d91_1201684471

Lex Airgroup

feeds@kickapps.com (Jeremy1072) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:09:59 PST

Hey guys. Hows everyone doing. Sorry I havent been around much. Just not much to talk about when working on almost 80 planes. I thought planking was bad, Id take that anyday over working on these planes. I see Martin is still pumping out kits left and right. Great tin cans Martin. Whats on the bench for future builds?
Today I finished all the F3Fs and all the TBDs, 18 of each. Still have SBUs and SB2Us. Heres a couple of updated pics.

Theres more pictures here. http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/Jeremy1072/?start=0 The pictures are not that...

How were the Holidays?

feeds@kickapps.com (Dan von Gartzen) — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 10:45:41 PST

Hope everyone had a good Holiday season and a great start to the new year. Did anyone getting anything exciting over the Holidays? Nothing modeling here (although the Hood was on the list), but I got new computer that has been long over do for 10 years...LOL. Now I can do great stuff with photos. Here is a little peak at what I can do now, sorry it's not ship related, but business has been good with the drums and this is one of my favorites I finished just before Christmas. All the artwork was completely hand drawn in artist pencils and sealed in a high gloss lacquer. I will be getting photos up soon of the Bismarck project. I hope I remember how to plank the decks...LOL.

Tin Can Update

feeds@kickapps.com (MartinJQuinn) — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 12:31:54 PST

Here is the latest progress report:

The Tamiya 1/350 Fletcher is just about done, except for rigging and some dullcoat:

Right behind her is the Trumpter 1/350 Sullivans, being built as Gatling (DD-671). I'm building her as a surprise for my Uncle, who served on her very late in WW2.

I'm upgrading the Trumpeter kit with 5 inch turrets from Corsair Armada, 40mm quads from L'Arsenal and 40mm twins from Yankee Model Works. Haven't decided what to do about the 20mm guns yet.

Comments and critiques welcomed!

What's everyone else working on? Jeremy, how's the Lex airgroup coming along?