Trumpeter 1/200 DKM Bismarck Full build with Pontos detail set PREVIEW EPISODE (Part 1)
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- Опубліковано 4 сер 2024
- In the first episode of this new series we take a look at the Pontos set and decide which scheme to finish the model in
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My eyes started to glaze over when you showed all the brass and stainless steel etch parts 😵💫!!!! Wow, how do you find the patience to use them.
A lot of people ask that - I must have a peculiar brain I suppose. 😬🤪
Hi Steve,
This upcoming build of Trumpeters 1/200 scale Bismarck will in all likelihood eclipse all the other builds of this kit on UA-cam. Your craftsmanship is second to none.
Yes, I agree, Stefan Draminski's book is invaluable.
It is Ron I’ll be referring to it a lot I think.
Good to see this long anticipated build starting Steve, What a great display, Hood and Bismark side by side. Alan C.
Looking forward to seeing them Alan but it’ll be a long wait 👍
Will be following this build with great interest Steve,especially the lower hull and bow improvements that you have planned ,
I have HMS Hood in the stash ready for my retirement ,so adding the Bismarck too will keep me going for a couple of years and keep the old grey matter ticking over ,
Great work Steve .
good for you Barry it’s a great hobby for retirement.
Excellent looking forward to this build - I have this in my stash what amazes me is the main gun barrels that are rifled
Thanks Mark 👍
Looking forward to this. That’s a beast of a kit.
thanks Mike 👍
As an ex sailor I’ve been looking forward to your next maritime build, I’ve picked up so many tips from you, I’ve even got back into using an airbrush and soldering iron.
Great stuff David good to hear.
Very much looking forward to this build Steve as I have this model in my stash for a rainy day. I bought the KA detail set and Scaledecks so it will be a bit different to mine but I hope similar enough to pick up tips and tricks from you. 🙂
Best of luck with it.
hope so Barry good luck PE with it.
Hi Steve, I'm so looking forward to following you on this build. I've dabbled on and off with modelling over the years and I bought this kit about ten years ago now, cost £205 then if I remember correctly. The plan was to save it for when I didn't need to work anymore and then get back into modelling. Well, I don't work anymore so I'm back into it and hopefully I'll get to a better standard than previously. The Bismark kit is still on the back burner for a bit while I do some other stuff from my small stash to get me going again. That book is already on its way to me after seeing it on Ron Calverley's channel. The Pontos kit scares the life out of me though! Take care my friend.
Hi David good luck with your builds I’m pleased to hear you’re able to do a bit more in the hobby now. 👍
As a Bismarck aficionado, it's a nice change of pace to see a kit that depicts her paint scheme after the stripes were painted over. Nearly all kits have the stripes, which look nice, don't get me wrong, but are tough to paint on the superstructure. I've built the 1/700 kit, and have the 1/350 on my list of future projects. The 1/200 is a dream for now, lacking the space to build it.
I chickened out of the Baltic stripes Joshua- I can’t think how you’d paint around all the PE rails 😬😬
Can't wait!!
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I had no idea the there were 1/200 scale model ship kits. i image these kits are not cheap. Looking forward to all the assembly videos
Around £700 for the kit and detail set these days. A lot of money I’ll admit.
Look forward to this build Steve, I saw someone using those steel stanchions and they looked awesome.
Not looking forward to them Andrew I must say but I’ll give them a try 😬
Can't wait for this one Steve, it's going to be epic.
Hope so John
@@TheModelShed I know with your attention to detail that it's going to be great.
ok Steve...I'm back on board for another monster build. Looking forward to this!
yes buckle up Roy it’s going to be another long one
OMG thats a huge box of PE, stunning
Yup a bit daunting 🤔
Great news to hear that you recently started your Bismarck build. I have started some weeks ago. So I guess that I can learn a lot from you.
My plan is to build the ship in its very first configuration without camouflage.
But I am not shure what shades of grey I have to use.
From Blohm&Voss I got the information that their display model is RAL 9018 papyrus white (superstructure) and RAL 7000 light grey (hull) but I don' feel very comfortable with it because of the big contrast.
Cheers
Ulli from Germany
Be careful if you’re building the first configuration- the ship wasn’t fully equipped at that time and you’d need to omit several assemblies from the model.
Great swastikas on ebay for the 1/200 scale very easy to apply and thin enough for deck planking to show through. Also 1/350 scale.
The Pontos set has masking templates included so I’ll be using those.
Great intro to what will be another stunning build. I am going off by memory here so might be getting mixed up, but I believe the yellow tops to the turrets were reapplied for the dash to the French coast as this would bring them into range of German occupied France's Luffewaffe. Apparently this wasn't very successful due to the bad weather and sea state hindering the paint sticking.
yes that’s my understanding as well but that doesn’t come into my build as I’m doing the ship on 24 may
Steve it's going to be Epic
cheers Gary 👍
Good luck, looks like your life has been leading up to this build with all that intricate brass work. I read that, and not sure that it makes any real difference but the swastikas fore and aft were not painted over, but covered by a canvas presumably to be uncovered on her return to port. Indeed the underwater photographs of the wreck clearly show the swastikas on the decking. Looking forward to the unveiling in summer 2023.
Yes mark, I think you're right. It is hard to imagine that a meticulously researched and photographed (with artists rendering) book like R D Ballards The Discovery of the Bismark would get that wrong. Clearly shows her resting on the bottom emblazoned with the swastikas, the stern one truncated by the missing hull piece weakened by the torpedo strike. I was going to make this same comment.
Bismarck's War Diary entry (as "reconstructed" in July 1941 by the Kriegsmarine’s Office of Naval Operations (Seekriegsleitung)): 22nd May at 13:07... (Air raid) Alarm ended. Afterwards, by order of Fleet, the aircraft identification markings on the turrets and the national emblems [swastikas] on the forecastle and quarter [poop] deck are to be painted over. Ballard's book also states that the swastikas were painted over before leaving Norway (at page 177) but that the paint has been eroded by time and seawater.
Looking forward to this Steve. From memory the bow anchor hole is in the wrong place. There are other hull issues but thats an easy fix and corrects the look. It needs to be higher
Thanks Jason I’ll check that out 👍
Thanks for the info about that book, didn't know about that one, and have this kit myself but haven't gotten around to it, so this will be a great help.
For paint options, maybe checkout the info of how it looked on 21 may, where the arctic scheme is already removed from the upper structure, but not yet painted over on the hull, maybe be an option for you and others.
Thanks again, and looking forward to the build. greetings from the Netherlands
Thank you It’s interesting how much the ships colour changed in such a brief service life. the crew must have spent most of their time with a paint brush in their hands……
Steve, what a challenge you are taking on. We will be supporting you, Armchair General Wise, whilst sipping our evening beers, from the remote comfort of our PC screens! The Bismarck always seemed to me to be such an anodyne ship, lacking the character of, indeed the Hood, The KGV, the Scharnhorst, the Roma, the Yamato, or even the Prinz Eugen. An anonymous killing machine.
See what you’re saying Finlay - I wanted a partner for my hood build from last year
Hi Steve
Your Bismarck build is truly amazing especially the PE parts. I will be getting this ship for my next big build along with the Pontos 27001F1 Advanced pack, Could you please tell me where I could buy this in the UK.
Many thanks Steve and keep up the good work.
Nice video sir ! I’m building it on my Chanel top
You're a machine!!! :)
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Just watching you showing those brass little thingies get my blood pressure rises. 😨
I will order one or two bottles of my favorite 10 years old Islay whisky to be able to watch you build the kit and keep my cool.
Good luck.
Order me one as well Marcus.
@@TheModelShed Bad idea, I don't want to be held responsible for shaking hands and double vision. 🙄
Can’t wait to watch you build this. Watched your Hood build and it was fantastic. I’m 99% done with a 1/350 New Jersey. Just used Eduard PE. Haven’t graduated to full a Pontos Kit yet! Any thoughts on the new Gallery models 1/200 Yamato?
I don’t want to look at the new Yamato Chris - I’ve got enough on with this one at the mo……
I agree with another commenter, underwater video shows the swastikas are still there ,a canvas cover makes sense, happy modelling 😉👌
Just for your information. I will be following this build closely. I built several versions which I sold many years ago.
There were no yellow turret tops during the "Battle of Denmark Strait." I settled this argument two decades ago through primary source testimony. I have excellent research on this period as I worked in a museum and acquired hand-written letters from the first gunnery officer of Bismarck who survived the sinking (Burkard von Mullenheim-Rechberg), and the pilot of the Catalina (Flying Boat) who found Bismarck location after the battle.
Both eye-witness testimony (now deceased) claimed the "turret-tops" were undoubtedly grey. Rechberg's actual words were (quote), "When I slid down turret "Dora" into the sea she was a beautiful grey." - referring to the turret tops. He also personally signed the letter and confirmed the claim.
Furthermore, the splinter camo was also hastily painted over as well (with thin paint), prior to battle, (due to the heavy fog in the seasonal region). The German navy never messed around whet it came to deception tactics. The "yellow" turret-top is a myth. Cheers ~ Boomer.
Thanks Boomer I have the ships log which ties in with the points above.
@@TheModelShed I hope you have fun with the build! The subject you chose is impressive and I am sure you will do a great job. Take your time and enjoy it. Cheers ~ Boomer.😁
I am so thrilled to see this, I have this model and am terrified to start! Can you comment on the PE that comes with it? I know it won’t compare to Pontos but I would appreciate your views on what is provided in the kit.
Hi Paul, check out The Model Ship on Ron Calverley's channel. It's a couple of years old now but I'm following his build from the start (up to ep 162 now) as I have the kit also. He has really close up views of the build including the PE parts that come with the kit. He is a great guy and is the first to admit that he is no expert modeller. Hope this is useful info if you were not already aware of his channel. Take care and happy modelling.
Hi Paul the kit PE is ok but not as fine as the Pontos. obviously there are far more in the Pontos as well. the trumpeter PE is a good back up in case I need spares.
Hi Steve, great video series again and a great inspiration. Where do you get these Pontos sets? The only store I can find is BNA in Australia. I am located in Spain. All the best, Joost
I got mine from the Pontos stand at Scale Model World at Telford a few years ago. I think BNA are one of the few suppliers but you can order direct from Pontos.
I expected this kit next but was hoping for the 200 Hornet carrier with the dolittle raiders on board ...i can only hope. Lol
Funny Will I would have done a carrier if I hadn’t already got Bismarck in the stash
What a huge kit! Enjoy :) Where You put ready model? :)
It will go in a case alongside the Hood I built last year Michal.
Having never building a ship before or using an upgrade set i may be jumping into this too fast lol
It’s a big undertaking especially with additional detail sets. Good luck and stamina with it 👍
Hello, good morning. First, let me say that you are doing a great and beautiful job with the ship. Thanks for sharing. It is a lot of help and inspiring.
Please let me tell you my story. I have been following these episodes for some time now. And I said: "Ok I will buy the PE Pontos set and try. But first I will see again the unboxing of the kit." So I came back to see the unboxing and WHAT??!!! I remember the first time I saw the unboxing of a black box, also Pontos, item # 66602, Bismarck Detail Up Set.
Now I am really confused, I saw another UA-cam channel? Because this is the only channel with this TITLE.
Now two questions: can you tell me the difference between the set you bought (the one you unboxed in this episode, item 27001), and the one with the black box, item 66602 Pontos?
and where can I buy in the US the one you got (item 27001)? I was going to buy the one in the black box (Item 66602)
Thanks a lot.
Hello, me again. Finally, I found out where I saw the unboxing of item 66602 (sorry I was confused). Below is the link (if I may).
ua-cam.com/video/Uu9qYi4g6FY/v-deo.html
Now, which one to buy?
I found them both. The item 27001 is $ 80 more expensive than item 66600. Which one should I get? I would like to follow your videos in the build. I wonder if I get the 66600 I can still follow your videos for the building.
66600 and 66602 are rebranded Pontos sets under the “I love kits” name. However 66600 as quoted in you second message is for the titanic. 66602 is the basic Bismarck set whereas I’m using the advanced set with more PE. I got mine several years ago direct from Pontos so you’d have to do a web search for a current retailer maybe someone like BNA is Australia. The I love kits set 66602 is widely available.
When she was sunk she wore that swastika at least on the fore deck. When Dr. Ballard found her at her resting place there were remnants clearly visible. I'm not sure about the second one aft, you might look it up in the book written by Dr. Ballard. I might add that I am no friend of the nazi emblem, but for accuracy's sake you will have to put it on the fore deck.
Agree - and aft as well...
This is going to be controversial I think. Whether or not the swastika was visible on 24 May will be argued about I suppose but I’ll cover it when I fit the decks.
@@TheModelShed Good decision. It has a place on Luftwaffe models for historical accuracy, but thats about it. Looking forward to video one.
Excellent choice on colour scheme.
Baltic stripes on superstructure are horrendous to paint.
No one is convinced that the yellow turret tops were painted back in.
even the baron said it was never done for 27th
Thanks Jerry I couldn’t face the superstructure camouflage. I think there are different reports (as ever in naval modelling it seems) about the yellow tops but my choice sidesteps that controversy.
This playlist needs to be reworked. It starts from the last video and finishes with the first video.
It’s not for me to rework the playlist. It’s up to the individual viewer to chose how they want to see them and you can select the order yourself (newest/oldest/most popular) using the sort options menu at the top of the playlist.
Are you thinking of using any 3 D Printed parts like you did with The Hood ?
I looked at micromaster and they don’t yet do any 1/200 parts for the ship. I might look to see if anyone else does any
You really have your work cut out when it comes to the photoetched brass, some of those look so miniscule . I hope you have a good optivisor on hand to help. I do wish you luck with all the bending and soldering that will be involved. When the fall and winter months arrive, a hot rum works wonders.
I know what I’m up against after a similar sized job on the Hood. Good suggestion about the rum I’ll need it in the cold shed
Only bow waves remained on hull on May 24th...stern waves and false bow and stern painted off...
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16:32 - Ehhh.... passive listening array, not active sonar.
Prinz Eugen had a similar instillation and it was inspected closely post war and found superior in many ways to Allied systems.
Gave the German ships a 'heads-up' on the approach of Hood and Prince of Wales apparently.
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Hi Steve, I can’t seem to find the Pontos kit your using…I bought the 1/200 Bismarck kit but can’t find the Advanced add on….if anyone knows where I could purchase I’d be very thankful
BNA modelworld in Australia or direct from Pontos via Hobbydecal.com.
you need a big wallet these days - I got mine about 5 years ago and it was £270 then.
Just bought the advanced kit and the Bismarck book….your right about the kit being expensive, wow, looking forward to building….thanks for your reply and also your really great videos !!! Cheers
I bought this kit when it first came out. It’s a nice kit but the shape of the bow is completely wrong below the waterline. Pontos make beautiful photo etch sets. You have to have good eyesight to use them with so many tiny parts.
Thanks - how is the bow wrong - I’m working on it now so there’s time to improve it.
@@TheModelShed as I recall the bow is more bulbous at the bottom. She had he bow changed after she was launched. When I bought the kit I was collecting books and information to add detail and authenticity and I found books that had photos of the bow and the shape was incorrect. It irritated me that the lower bow on the kit is in 2 pieces that are glued to the rest of the hull. Trumpeter could have easily fixed the tooling to correct the shape but in their usual haste to get the kit released they just passed it on. This is one of the things I hate about Trumpeter kits. They have ambitious release schedule and to get those kits out on time they skip things on the kits. They announce really interesting subjects but it’s almost expected that the builder will have to fix engineering mistakes. This is why I primarily have built kits from Tamiya,wing nut wings and the likes. They do their homework and put out a kit that’s as correct as they can be. Good luck on your build,adding the enormous amount of detail from the Pontos kit will be daunting. I hope you own an Optivisor,it made a big difference to me.
That book isn’t correct re the paint colours. Ludovick Kennedy (who was present at Bismarck’s last battle) described Bismarck as appearing “black” in colour, which made me scratch about, looking for the photographic evidence for that comment. Sadly, as there seems to be very little in the way of it, it’s difficult to say what the Port Side looked like at all but the Starboard Side was photographed more often and because of that, I can say the following: Both dark grey bow and stern patches (that foreshortened the hull image) were painted over. The bow area patch wasn’t completely painted out though, leaving an upright “finger” of the dark patch standing, just under the anchor area. The Baltic stripes were painted over but still showed through the paint job and some of the superstructure stripes were never painted over at all. Lastly, the stern “wave” had also been painted out.
On the Port Side, I don’t think that anybody can say with authority, just what markings were there on sailing? The Baltic Stripes had certainly gone but bow and stern patches (dark grey) may still have been in situ, along with the bow and stern waves.
Thanks Richard I’d be grateful if you could point me towards the references showing the partially repainted bow patch and the elements of superstructure stripes remaining in late May 41. I have access to photos confirming the removal of the stern patch and wave but the bow is low in the water after damage on 24/5 so the patch isn’t visible. At this point I can see no evidence of remaining superstructure stripes. obviously I want to get the model right so if you could mail me at the channel I’d appreciate it.
@@TheModelShed Absolutely! I’ll get on to it and send what I’ve got during the coming week.
Oh man…my wife is gonna kill me…😅
I don't want to pee on the party folks, but like all other warships of the time gun barrels were made of steel and I'm almost certain that the upper radio/com masts weren't made of brass either..
The rest of the kit looks great, but personally I think the brass guns and upper masts are more of a 'pimp up' than a 'detail up' .
What do you all think ?
I thought the Bismarck sank with the swastika on deck?
It did. I watched a documentary when they discovered the Bismarck they showed the stern part of which was missing but the remains of the swastika was still visible.
I’ll discuss my conclusion about this when I come to the deck installations Paul.
@@TheModelShed Bismarck's War Diary entry (as "reconstructed" in July 1941 by the Kriegsmarine’s Office of Naval Operations (Seekriegsleitung)): 22nd May at 13:07... (Air raid) Alarm ended. Afterwards, by order of Fleet, the aircraft identification markings on the turrets and the national emblems [swastikas] on the forecastle and quarter [poop] deck are to be painted over.
By the way it’s Paul Hachey not Hatchey 😂
Noted sorry Paul 👍
i glue gorilla glue in wooden deck......best glue in world..,glue also pe parts..........
what type of gorilla glue - the yellow wood type?
@@TheModelShed no the brownn.,2 types.
@@TheModelShed 12 hourrs and glue is comlete.like stone.
@@TheModelShed i use yellow wooden deck