Bismarck 1/350 Revell + Pontos kit

[GCB]

After the M3 halftrack, I will go back to battleships and ready to build the Revell kit.

 

[GCB]

 

[GCB]

and the Ponstos in

structions (each page double side)

 

[GCB]

Looking at the hull, well, quite a lot of defects including at the bow (noting glued so far). Wondering if I should not cut all and rebuild.

 

[GCB]

After gluing the 1/2 hull together, lots of putty and sanding...
Here below, partially done

 

[GCB]

And then adding the missing parts of the hull... with some gaps to be filled

 

[GCB]

And finally at an acceptable level... ready for primer and painting.

 

[BarleyBop]

Interesting to me that after so many years, manufacturers haven't found a way to improve assembly at the hull/ seam line along the keel, other than to offer a uni-hull...
Though it is true of the other model types as well; IMHO, meaning that mastering any one type of model is about overcoming the failings of the kit engineering as much as it is about understanding the intricacies of a particular type of craft/vehicle.

 

[GCB]

Keep us busy!!

 

[GCB]

Deck in place and glued! Good fit.

And also repaired the bow which arrived with a broken "nose".

 

[BOATMAN]

WELL it looks good to me should be a nice build
chrisb

 

[GCB]

WELL it looks good to me should be a nice build
chrisb

Will see when starting to add the PE from Pontos kit... Struggling already to understand their instructions

 

[BOATMAN]

Will see when starting to add the PE from Pontos kit... Struggling already to understand their instructions

WELL GCB If you anything like me you will struggle to also fit the damm p/e esp if you get the shakes but i hope you dont sir an are you goin to fit a few light in her ?
chrisb

 

[GCB]

WELL GCB If you anything like me you will struggle to also fit the damm p/e esp if you get the shakes but i hope you dont sir an are you goin to fit a few light in her ?
chrisb

I was thinking to add some lights but think will pass..

 

[GCB]

While starting to paint the hull, I looked further at some instructions(?) from Pontos.
They cover the bulkheads of the superstructure (after sanding their details) with PE panels and then add details.
It looks nice however tricky to install those plates, keeping them aligned without gap and getting them into shape with the curves. Not sure yet which route I will go: keep the original and only add details or do the full lot.

 

[Pantherman]

and the Ponstos inView attachment 180909structions (each page double side)

Have fun with that. PM

 

[Pantherman]

Looking at the hull, well, quite a lot of defects including at the bow (noting glued so far). Wondering if I should not cut all and rebuild.

View attachment 180911View attachment 180912

View attachment 180914

That's some serious poor moulding, good luck. I'm sure you will make it right. PM

 

[Pantherman]

And then adding the missing parts of the hull... with some gaps to be filled

View attachment 182238View attachment 182239

You must have your putty delivered by the truck load for this build. PM

 

[Pantherman]

Will see when starting to add the PE from Pontos kit... Struggling already to understand their instructions

I feel your pain...... PM

 

[Pantherman]

While starting to paint the hull, I looked further at some instructions(?) from Pontos.
They cover the bulkheads of the superstructure (after sanding their details) with PE panels and then add details.
It looks nice however tricky to install those plates, keeping them aligned without gap and getting them into shape with the curves. Not sure yet which route I will go: keep the original and only add details or do the full lot.

View attachment 182970View attachment 182972

Do it, do it, do it, dooooooo ittttt. PM

 

[GCB]

Thanks PM... will try a couple of plates and see how it goes.

 

[GCB]

First one went ok. Still need to add all details (doors, hatches, etc...)and a few more plates to go.

 

[Pantherman]

First one went ok. Still need to add all details (doors, hatches, etc...)and a few more plates to go.

View attachment 183145

It's looking really good, great details on the Pontos kits. PM

 

[GCB]

So far, so good... And red going on the hull!

 

[BOATMAN]

YES you are doin good on this an hope that ole p/e dont get to you sir like it has me ?
chrisb

 

[GCB]

YES you are doin good on this an hope that ole p/e dont get to you sir like it has me ?
chrisb

Time will tell!!

 

[GCB]

Pontos kit is a beautiful piece of art, however Revell, is a piece of *$%£!
After the bow, another piece is missing its end! And look at the quality on the opposite part , which, at least, is complete.
Probably Revell never heard about Quality Control.
Not planning to buy another Revell kit!!

 

[Pantherman]

Pontos kit is a beautiful piece of art, however Revell, is a piece of *$%£!
After the bow, another piece is missing its end! And look at the quality on the opposite part , which, at least, is complete.
Probably Revell never heard about Quality Control.
Not planning to buy another Revell kit!!

View attachment 183261

That's shocking quality. Have you sent that photo to them? Pantherman

 

[urumomo]

That part looks to be shorter in the instruction images , yeah ?
don't think it's missing anything

 

[GCB]

That part looks to be shorter in the instruction images , yeah ?
don't think it's missing anything

No, instructions show same length (just the angle of the drawing hiding part of it) and the deck below and above are made for the full length.
I will add two plastic pieces (2 bents) and it will not show as covered with the PE plates.