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martinjquinn.modelfleet	1/350 Bismarck with planked deck		Lead	[-]
Posts: 2 16 April, 2010 11:48:58	Tags : None 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 gotten around to it until now. So, without further delay, here we go. I started around Bruno turret barbette and worked my way forward to the bow. When the bow was complete from the 2nd breakwater to the stem, I started by Ceaser turrets barbette and worked back towards the stern. First up some pictures from January (not sure how to imbed the images, so here are the links): http://www.njipms.org/images/QModels/BismarckJan13_001.JPG http://www.njipms.org/images/QModels/BismarckJan13_002.JPG http://www.njipms.org/images/QModels/BismarckJan13_003.JPG. http://www.njipms.org/images/QModels/BismarckJan13_004.JPG http://www.njipms.org/images/QModels/BismarckJan13_005.JPG Here are some photos from earlier this week: http://www.njipms.org/images/QModels/BismarckDeck_001.JPG http://www.njipms.org/images/QModels/BismarckDeck_002.JPG http://www.njipms.org/images/QModels/BismarckDeck_003.JPG Since I took the last set of pictures, I've manage to plank up the port side to the aftermost secondary turret barbette. Again, I don't get to work on it everyday, but now that it's so far along, I'm more motivated to finish it. All in all, I'm pretty happy with how it's come out so far. Don't know if I would ever do it again, especially with all the aftermarket wood decks that are out there, but it's certainly not hard - just tedious. Once the main deck is done, I have another decision to make. I had originally bought the White Ensign Photo-Etch decking for the superstructure, and was planning all along on using that. However, I don't think the painted photo-etch will mesh with the plank deck, so I think I'm going to have to continue planking the superstructure decks as well, use the PE for the areas with steel plating and the around the bridge, which had a different kind of covering than teak planks. Hope everyone here is doing well. Comments and suggestions are welcome!
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Dan von Gartzen		#1	[url]	[-]
Posts: 325 16 April, 2010 12:57:51	Martin, It's been a while yes, but the results are outstanding! Nothing adds more realism to a ship then the wood decks in that kind of detail. Yes, aftermarket decks are out, but they just don't look as real to me as actually planking the deck. And yes, once you do it,you think you will never do it again, but I must say, I have done the New Jersey, Yorktown and soon to start my Bismarck too (just deciding which PE set I will use, Lionroar Super or WEM's detail sets). Again, that will be an absoluite stunner when all is said and done! And dooo use the planks on the super structure along with the PE. If I do go with WEM's upper decks, I too will cut off what I need and have the real wood on all required upper decks.
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Posts: 325 31 December, 2010 01:04:08	I know it's been a while since you posted up with your progress of the decking. How is it coming along? I just receiver the new Revell Bismarck and LionRoar PE Ultimate detail set for Christmas, so it will be going on the bench for some tedious work to begin in the early part of 2011. I will also be applying the wood deck treatment, and at first glance of the Revell kit, seems like it may be a bit easier to do when compared to the Tamiya kit.
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Posts: 2 19 July, 2011 12:41:34	Hey Guys! Long time no see. Been meaning to come over and post some progress photos of my 1/350 Bismarck, but life always seems to get in the way. You can see the progress here. To date, I've got the main deck 99% done, and have started on the 01 level. Yes, I made the decision to forgo the WEM PE decks and plank them - I don't think it would have looked right with real wood and painted PE. As I move along, I'll post photos here as well as at the link above. Hope youse guys are well! Martin PS - Dan - good luck on your Revell Bismarck. My buddy has the Revell Tirpitz, and it looks like a real nice kit. Last Edited By: martinjquinn 19 July, 2011 12:43:55. Edited 1 time.
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Dan von Gartzen		#4	[url]	[-]
Posts: 325 20 July, 2011 15:17:43	Hey Martin. Great to see you back around these parts. I have been following your progress with the Bismarck and it is turning out to be a very fine model. I'm glad you decided against the PE upper decks, nothing beats the real thing. I am working on my Revell Bismarck, and yes, it is a very good kit when compared to the Tamiya kit. The parts break-down, single piece main deck and detailing are great. It would have been nice if the did the single piece hull like Tamiya's kit, but there has to be some kind of draw back with a kit...lol. I am currently finishing up the armament and will be laying out the main and second deck so after with the planking, so I will be adding all that to the WIP section of the Warship Forum. Anyway, great to see you here and se the great progress you are making on the kit. Don't be a stranger. Oh, and by the way, love the avatar you have there, what ship is that?
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1/350 Bismarck with planked deck	16 April, 2010 11:48:58	martinjquinn.modelfleet
Re: 1/350 Bismarck with planked deck	16 April, 2010 12:57:51	Dan von Gartzen
Re: 1/350 Bismarck with planked deck	31 December, 2010 01:04:08	Dan von Gartzen
Re: 1/350 Bismarck with planked deck	19 July, 2011 12:41:34	martinjquinn.modelfleet
Re: 1/350 Bismarck with planked deck	20 July, 2011 15:17:43	Dan von Gartzen

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