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Made in gb
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Yarkshire











https://yarkshiregamer.blogspot.com/2023/02/1700-bismarck.html

Here are the first pictures of the recently completed 1/700 #Bismarck build.

The kit is from Revell and sold as a full hull kit, which I didn't notice when I bought it so a sharp blade and a lot of swearing turned it into a waterline ! I was very impressed with the kit, much more detailed (and longer to build) than the Tamiya ones I've built.

The base on the ship is the same size as the Hood which is 42 x 10. My rules use standard base sizes for classes of ships, so for this scale Cruisers are on 32 x 8 and Destroyers 22 x 6. Don't get you calculator out to work out some complex formula based on model scale and ground scale to work out the reasoning, there isn't any. I am trying to protect the model.

I've done a series of videos on the Utubes covering the entire build if you are interested in that side of things.

PENDANTS CORNER

The camo scheme is as the ship was painted in early May 41 at the start of Op Rheinubung (Sovereign Hobbies reference), I know these aren't the colours at the time of engagement with Hood, but I wanted a scheme that was instantly recognisable as Bismarck without the pain of repeating the black and white up the superstructure.

Symbols - the good old "controversial" crooked cross is not present on the model as it has been presented. I am aware of the sensitivity around this symbol for some. I will be adding it at a later stage, the Revell kit does not come with it as a decal option so that made the decision easier. I am very firmly in the camp of, if its historically accurate and representing a real moment in time I have no problem putting a symbol on a model. I'm old enough and daft enough to distinguish between an accurate model and a political ideology. When I add it I will put a note on any relevant photos.

The horizon in the background of the photo is bent because there is a dip in my table 😀

If you spot anything missing from the model let me know, I've got a couple of pieces rattling around in the box that I've missed !

Anyway I've had a great time building this model and I look forward to displaying and playing with it in the future. I was so enthusiastic I built Prince of Wales last night 👍

Regards Ken
The Yarkshire Gamer

   
Made in gr
Rough Rider with Boomstick




She is a beauty sir! Looking forwards to her engagements with the RN.

You shouldn't be worried about the one bullet with your name on it, Boldric. You should be worried about the ones labelled "to whom it may concern"-from Blackadder goes Forth!
 
   
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Battlefield Tourist




MN (Currently in WY)

Madness!

Are you planning a Hunt the Bismark game in 1:700!!!!!

If the answer is yes; <Head explodes>!

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Made in gb
Lord of the Fleet






London

That's pretty epic. I'm working on a 1/350 KGV at the moment and that's fiddly enough, couldn't begin to imagine 1/700. Nice work

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On an Express Elevator to Hell!!

Fantastic job! I love the additional details you've added to it too.

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