Building the Tamiya 1/350 Scale German Battleship Bismarck

[@Thetindallman]

At the end you say not the best ship model… that thing looks amazing!! It’s the best ship video I’ve ever seen, and the detail is spot on

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi SpringHawk, wow, thanks for the generous and kind comments 😊

[@ianskinner1619]

Thank you for not wimping out on the swastika. great build.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Ian! YT is trying to cause me grief, however. A bogus claim of a music copyright violation for an artist and a piece of music that isn't even in the video...

[@Austrian-Painter-88]

Max_Afterburner are they doing this because you included the swastika on your ship? My god we really do live in a 1984 novel like world. It’s scary

[@MaxAfterburner]

I had a feeling that something like this was going to happen prior to the upload. I can report now that the situation has been cleared up and the copyright claim was removed. 👍🏻

[@Austrian-Painter-88]

Max_Afterburner that’s good to hear mate. But it’s still ridiculous that we have to have this crap over a historical sign on a battle ship because of political correctness. Thanks for your awesome videos btw

[@pierresihite8854]

@@MaxAfterburner good nice to see people being accurate with what they present.

[@wa4aos]

Amazing job !! THANKS ! I built the Bismark model back in he 70's, a lot less care to detail as you have done. A so called friend saw it and decided to do a book report on the Bismark for a class project. He did his report,THEN came to me wanting to use the model for his class project. I was hesitent but allowed him to take it. A week later, there was a bag addressed to me at my parents side porch. Opening the bag, my Bismark model was in many broken parts. That was my last model ever. Now, I am old guy but your video has encouraged me to give it another go. Fast forward to now days and we have better glues, paints, air guns "cheap," but most of all, we have EXCELLENT youtube tutorials for great ideas and posibilities !! Thanks again !!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi wa4aos, I'm glad videos like this have inspired you to try again! The industry has made leaps and bounds beyond what we had available when we were young. I had a similar model catastrophe event! (see my model collection nostalgia video for details). I know you'll be able to create something better than you ever thought you could! Thanks for watching and sharing your story! 😃

[@hansvonmannschaft9062]

This gentleman has the finest, greatest method to retain an audience I've ever seen: The intermitent appearance of footnotes and assorted tidbits of info, among the tools or paint brands and types. Brilliant. Besides a great modeller, the best "Advertising Engineer" said industry could ever hire. Bravo, loved the build and the vid!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi hansvonmannschaft9062, thanks so very much for the kind feedback and I'm glad you liked this Bismarck build presentation! 😎😄

[@warc8us]

Using the blue tack on the head of a toothpick to apply small PE parts is a great tip that I haven't seen before - I usually work with 1/35 scale armor and 1/32 scale aircraft, so ship model KZbin is a new thing for me. Good stuff!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi warc8us, there are also arts & crafts wooden sticks that have wax tips available out there that accomplish the same thing. These tools are usually on hand for those who work with small beads. 😋

[@Joe-j5j1u]

Amazing and historical accuracy is a must in HD builds. Very nice bismark and gives me a lot of ideas for painting my Prince Eugen Thanks

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Joe, glad the Bismarck build video might help out! 😊

[@davidwhiteley3879]

Excellent close ups along with information which people should find interesting. Bravo!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi davidwhiteley3879, thanks! It's still a popular video on this channel even after 4 years since its premiere. 😎

[@EternallyThankful-os6pz]

I have never watched a video of a model build in my entire on-line life so I decided to try yours after remembering the fun I had with WW2 models in my youth. I have to admit you did a SPECTACULAR job on this ship !! I am impressed with not only your model-building skills , but this video was well edited to include the entire process from start to finish WHILE educating the viewer on both the methods AND some history of the ship as well...BRAVO !!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks for the very kind comments Eternally Thankful 3771, much appreciated! 😃

[@bert8373]

Well done!A great Tamiya ship classic like Tirpitz,Yamato,New Jersey among others👍👍

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks, bert8373 ! 😊

[@teaser452]

Thanks for doing this video. Prepping my Bismarck kit and this has really helped me plan out the stages to do the camo pattern. Nice job on the model. Oh, and thanks for modeling it accurately. History is history and we shouldn't forget.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Chris, I'm glad it might help out. Best wishes for a fun and successful build!

[@stevie65able]

Tom, I would include you in my "top three" KZbin modellers, along with Plasmo and ScaleModelAircraft. All quite different from each other, and yet all three of you present your work in such a clear and relaxing manner. A pleasure to watch.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Stephen, that's high praise. New video should be uploaded to the channel in 1 or 2 days.

[@maxhui8099]

Also look up ebroin's miniatures.

[@stevie65able]

@@maxhui8099 Yes, I have seen his work , but never put a name to the models. Outstanding painting and sculpting.

[@bushranger900]

Thanks Tom, Re-watched about three times gives me courage to have a go at the camo stripes. I bought the new trumpeter 1/350 Bis. Thank You

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Neil, you can do it! Good Luck -- and the key is to plan a lot and take your time 😉

[@freddakin7119]

Outstanding work! You motivate me to be better at my hobby, thanks for sharing.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi freddakin7119, thanks for the kind and generous comments. I'm glad the video has inspired you to keep building! 😊

[@paulwalpole6103]

You hope it was entertaining and educational??...HOPE!!! lol you smashed both out of the park mate. Ship model making at, as far as I'm concerned, an amazing level. Educating for the modeler, and historical facts alongside a splash of vintage footage and pictures. I think I have found my perfect you tube channel. Only problem I had was I was absolutely glued to the screen from start to finish and got none of the model in front of done for a solid 35 minutes. Bravo Sir!!! Encore! Encore! 👏

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi paulwalpole6103, WOW! Thanks so very much for that generously kind comment! 🤩😎🥳

[@paulwalpole6103]

@@MaxAfterburner that completely earned comment!!

[@joshuariddensdale2126]

I'm looking at this kit right now. It's a nice touch that Tamiya has included the option to depict her after the stripes and false bow and stern were painted over. Nearly every other kit only has her with the stripes. Which look great, but are a pain to do on the superstructure.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi joshuariddensdale2126, it's not easy to do the striping for sure😛

[@Hjerte_Verke]

How can Tamiya include or exclude the option to depict her in any particular way? I don't understand your assertion because the paint scheme is always left up to the builder. You are not locked-in with what Tamiya wants.....

[@jamesdill6832]

Great Job ! ! ! I really enjoyed watching you put this together 🤓

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi jamesdill6832, thank you and cheers! 🥳

[@marcusaureliusantoninusaug2161]

I am deeply impressed Max! You really went the extra mile with the wooden upper deck. The final result looks stunning!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks so much MAAA!

[@cubflyer1940]

It’s a very nice build and I’m glad you did it historically accurate. Thanks for taking the time to post that.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi John, glad you liked it! Thanks for watching! 😃

[@Mike_Regan]

Nice build! I particularly enjoyed the techincal info and period music. Thanks...

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks, Mike! It's hard to find music that's "free" for use, so this was a nice thing to be able to add to the video.

[@aldyzero6676]

Next warship build Tirpitz pls so Bismarck aren't alone

[@murderouskitten2577]

And the whole Kriegsmarine .

[@royking7304]

buddies

[@darrenwilks8359]

Nearly identical no point

[@Greg-et2dp]

Max Afterburner you are good at building aircraft models and ship models and airbrush painting my friend

[@darshco420]

Wow this is amazing! Expert level job. Well done.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi darshco420, glad you enjoyed it!

[@darshco420]

@@MaxAfterburner I’m considering purchasing the same kit but I’m not that great with the painting aspect. Got any tips or videos I should watch?

[@robbo1068]

Just recently started watching your channel and so glad to see a full ship build....a rarity and so well done. Thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of the build, the commentary and the historical bits. Thanks for this and I'll certainly keep watching! Robert

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Robert, I'm glad you enjoyed the channel's first model ship build. 🙂

[@russell9304]

That was the most amazing thing I've ever seen in my life.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Gosh, thanks kindly Russell 😃

[@georgebowen2161]

I have this kit, and an Eduard PE set, and Aber L11 barrel set. And I feel totally overwhelmed. I have not put a kit together since my early 20's and I am 62 years old. But seeing all the photos of this kit makes me want to give it a shot. But I am basically starting over again. Plus in my day there was no PE. This is what scares me the most. Looks very complicated and difficult to work with. But I also am in no hurry. I plan to weather covid and this winter working on it. I don't know anything about washes and 'marbling' but I'll learn. I have a Badger airbrush, but I need a compressor. I need a lot of stuff, but I can get started doing the basic stuff until I get everything. Thanks for an informative video. Keep them coming!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi George, modeling techniques, accessories and tools sure have advanced since the hobby began and certainly has exploded in the last couple of decades. PE can be a challenge, but after getting your feet wet - it gets a little easier, so stick with it. I consider it essential for ship models myself. If you have the patience, you can easily pick up on the detailing techniques and amaze yourself with each new build. Good Luck and have great fun! 😄

[@georgebowen2161]

@@MaxAfterburner Thanks! Can you recommend any sites that teach PE techniques? I agree that these models do benefit from the detail these PE parts add. They look so realistic!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi George, there are quite a few videos out there on PE. Here's one I remember watching a couple of years ago and gives a good overview. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGemaH99ebmfrdE

[@MGB-learning]

Great build, video and presentation.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi MGB-learning, thanks. This Bismarck build video still gets a steady flow of views even after 4 years +. 😎

[@cloudstreets1396]

This marvelous ship would have brought the Allied Navy’s to their knees and changed the course the war. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful recreation.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi CloudStreets, it took a long time for me to complete, but I'm so glad you liked it! 😊

[@paulredding5864]

This is why Churchill commanded it be sunk. The film Sink the Bismark gives a good idea of how they had to pull the RN resources together to get the job done, leaving alot of merchantships vulnerable

[@martinthwaites2432]

Stunning build, so realistic,well done.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Martin! 🙂

[@markparris3890]

Great video! I’m in the middle of the same kit but using the Pontos detail-up kit - brutal! Trying my patience but I’m getting there. Found your answers to questions about rigging really useful too. Fantastic work here

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Mark, photo etch is great for detail, but you're bound to lose a few pieces along the way. I just found a pulley piece last night on my living room floor! Thanks for watching 🧐

[@VonDrinkoften]

That's a fantastic looking build mate. Both informative for build techniques and educational as well re learning a bit of WW2 naval history. Bismarck is probably my favourite warship of all time. Just awesome lines! Well done!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks James C, I'm glad you enjoyed this version of your favorite battleship!

[@fabriziocroce1248]

Great Job, I am building my Bismarck 1/350 right now, your tutorial is very useful

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Fabrizio Croce, glad the video might help and I wish you a successful outcome on your Bismarck! 😃

[@cornwallnick]

Great video, with a history lesson….perfect 👍

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Cornwall Nick, happy you enjoyed the combination production 😃

[@keithbeef]

I appreciate the effort on the history lesson along with the build

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks pigs bladder! There's so many back stories to the Bismarck events worth looking at if you're interested in delving deeper.

[@hlxasxas7918]

Thaank you for the original newsreel :)

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi hlxasxas7918, "Das deutsche Schlachtschiff Bismarck heute..." 💥⛴️💥

[@ericb.davenport9762]

Absolutely beautiful. Thanks.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Eric, thanks so very much, I'm glad you liked it 😃

[@Air-Striegler]

Beautifully realized. Congratulations on your very fine Bismarck!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks 😉

[@Heimdall1999]

Fantastic build sir.Wish I had the time to build one too.I use to make plastic models many years ago.But my job keeps me busy.Great hobby.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi LeonidasOfSparta, I'm glad you liked it. This is Sparta! 😉

[@darkrai8574]

Me currently working on this model by watching your video for guidance. Thank you sir 👍

[@MaxAfterburner]

All the best, and thanks Darkrai 😄

[@bregjejabra25]

Most beautiful ship ever.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi bregjejabra25, a favorite and unique looking ship to many! 😎

[@bregjejabra25]

@@MaxAfterburner Bismarck Tribute kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2fcZ6GiopKkgqc

[@tomsel04]

Thanks for the history and the techniques. I love it and make some more please.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks for your kind comments Tom Tran, will do!

[@PedroTheManTheLegand]

Thank you for the accurate History lesson! Most people don't realize that the Germans scuttled her. The British did not actually sink her. Great model! Great detailing! Great video! Definitely subscribing and checking out the rest of your videos!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks very much Ddubzz, I'm glad you enjoyed this Bismarck episode! I hope you find some of the other videos entertaining as well.

[@bpp325]

Magnificent. Each layer of detail you added increased the realism. Thanx for sharing. 👍👍

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Bob P, glad you liked it! This particular build was the longest of my life...so far!

[@RoyJNg]

Incredible build video, the Bismarck portrayed in her proper time period with the painted top and the super structure camouflage. Yes the swastika today is bad, but that was the flag and insignia of that government of that period accurately depicted her as she was of that year. Wish I have the patience to sit and work on this model.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi RoyJNg, probably one of the longest continuous builds I ever had. 🤭

[@PugsleyAd]

Thanks for a great build video. Really makes me want to get back into modeling again.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks, you can do it Michael! 😃

[@good2us1]

That is an awesome ship and build. I "don't" see how you can improve on it, but then I'm not a rivet counter either. Great job and well done!!! Keep up the good work and videos!!!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks so much Daryl G!

[@Greg-et2dp]

Max Afterburner your utube videos are awesome my friend 🎄

[@mikek458]

hi I really enjoyed this video good build, could I ask you is there an pdf or detailed instruction of rigging points thanks for the enjoyment.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi mikek458, none that I know of...

[@paulgreen6903]

I have to say....thank you for giving me an insight as to how to make this model. The information was excelent, and the soft smoothing music was perfect. I have been thinking of making this kit, as a thank you, to my father. My father, FRANK ALBERT RICHARD GREEN, was the wine stewarist on the KING GEORGE V battleship. He was on the K.G.V .when the BISMARK went down. The order was that ALL HANDS on the K.G.V. were to stay at their station. Only a hand full of sailers and officers were allowed to watch the BISMARK......sink.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks for sharing your story Paul, absolutely amazing! Your father participated in one of the most famous naval battles of all time...and without seeing it. 🙂

[@88Nunya]

Beautiful, wonderful work. Thanks for sharing.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi 88Nunya, thanks so very much for your comments! I'm always glad to hear someone was happily entertained 😃

[@Greg-et2dp]

Max Afterburner your Tamiya 11 350 scale German Ballle ship is awesome my friend

[@LSCModels]

Awesome how to build brother. I feel so relaxed all of a sudden, almost fell asleep. I wonder why. Music maybe,

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi LSCModels, 😴😉

[@LSCModels]

@@MaxAfterburner No pun intended I liked it. Very nice job you did. 😀

[@Jeff-cv4qn]

Excellent idea for the blast bags! thank you!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Jeff0000, glad to hear it might help out 😉

[@thekjd2988]

Excellent work.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi thekjd2988, thank you and Cheers! 🥳

[@ryanyoung8245]

Fantastic build, as always good information and history included. One suggestion, maybe a few figures on the deck for scale? Keep up the good work. I've recently started the hobby again, very therapeutic, I also find these videos therapeutic as well.

[@franktyphoon98]

sabaton just released their last song and you built it... i guess it's a sign for me, i have to get a bismarck too! ahahaha

[@MaxAfterburner]

Master Villain-- Don't mess with the Gods of Fate, do as they bid! ;-)

[@Arengeesus]

If u play WoWs. Bismarck kinda sucked right now xD

[@Amaryllis6731]

@@Arengeesus Just run secondary build and paddle. Maximum meeming.

[@Arengeesus]

@@Amaryllis6731, i did that. And bismarck is my Play4Fun ship. Not grindy ship

[@Amaryllis6731]

@@Arengeesus I think tier 7s are the best at farming.

[@firstnamelastname1101]

Max, Yes, I found the video to be very entertaining and educational as are all of your videos. The F-14 fly by was the cherry on top! Regarding the Nazi symbols, your note "History... It is what it is" is all that needs to be said and in fact, should not need to be said at all. Thanks for sharing.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed this one too 😃

[@PantherCreekPlantation]

That is freaking beautiful...Wow.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi PantherCreekPlantation, thanks very much! The Bismarck video which is now over 5 years old has become my most watched video daily once again - and for many months now! ⛴️😄

[@phuctrinh2889]

i like this model kit good coloured nice features

[@thebobloblawshow8832]

Beautiful build. 👍👍🇨🇦 surprised nobody cried about the giant swastika on the decks.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Bob 🙂

[@daveyjones4621]

fantastic build

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Daniel, thrilled you enjoyed it 😀

[@stephenlo3553]

Wunderbar works!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Danke sehr, Stephen! 😃

[@stephenlo3553]

@@MaxAfterburner Bitter.

[@TowMaters]

Turned out great man.... enjoyed the video....

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks again TowMaters, I hope you're doing well !

[@Planehazza]

You get better every time, well done!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Harry, great to hear from you again! I hope your models are coming out fantastic :-)

[@Planehazza]

@@MaxAfterburner And it's great to see a new M_A video :) The modelling is back into hiatus, as I cannot keep making the mess and fumes in the spare room. When I move into a bigger place then I'll restart it. My most recent was a 1/48 Tamiya Aggressor F-16 which was very fun to paint!

[@劉湯米]

well done!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi, thanks! Glad you liked it! 😃

[@lailux110]

Surprisingly as I don't really like history but love crafts, I was thinking of building one of those for my partner. This is an amazing tutorial as I was dreading that I could never put it together! Thanks for the inspiration and giving me confidence! Could you also please provide a list of all the paints you used for this project? Thanks :)

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi, I pretty much use Tamiya acrylics exclusively. For the Bismarck: X-7 Red, X-10 Gun Metal, X-12 Gold Leaf, XF-1 Flat Black, XF-2 Flat White, XF-19 Sky Grey, XF-55 Deck Tan, XF-58 Olive Green, X-14 Sky Blue, X-18 Semi-Gloss Black, XF-68 NATO Brown, XF-69 NATO Black, XF-78 Wooden Deck Tan, and XF-16 Flat Aluminum. These are all mentioned in the video as well.

[@lexthepikachu851]

nicely done, I'm british but the Bismarck is my favourite battleship. I have a model of her myself, the Revell 1/350 scale one. I would recommend the Revell 1/350 scale Bismarck and Tirpitz, their detailing is really good.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Lex the Pikachu, thanks, it's still the longest duration build completed for the channel. 😃

[@stonehartfloydfan]

Fun build I remember doing that kit a long time ago...... Then I decided to get really insane and scratch build the Bismarck in 1/200 scale...... took me seven years hahaha.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Yikes, I couldn't do that!

[@stonehartfloydfan]

@@MaxAfterburner not really that hard it just takes time and some planning and maybe a little insanity, lucky these days trumpeter do 1/200 scale kits that you can upgrade. Right now I am in the middle of an HMS Rodney build in 1/200 on one side of the bench and the other has the hull of the RMS Mauritania in 1/195 which I expect to take many years to do. at this scale they are all RC

[@stonehartfloydfan]

@Alan hughes It is not that hard really, just get a nice kit and take your time... For scratch building the idea is simple, get some good plans and remember ships are just lots of geometric shapes so build it bit by bit with that in mind.

[@danielbritton8588]

Just recently viewed documentaries on the fight & search for these ships. The Tamiya kit is a nice one. I have the Enterprise ahead of me to build. What size! Almost too big to airbrush easily.Nice info. Good job with the details.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Daniel! Just doing the red hull on the Bismarck took quite a long airbrush session. I can't imagine what you'll face once you get to the Enterprise!

[@danielbritton8588]

@@MaxAfterburner Yeah, I got a little anxiety looking forward to that. I have photo etch detail & crew members for it also. I plan to light the hanger bays. I was on it briefly in 78'.Boarded her from the fantail from my boat, the Tautog. Little did I know at the time I was right under the massive fire & bomb damage she went through back in 69' Almost the same situation that occurred on the Forrestal in 67'. I was on a sub & we were port of call at Kenya Africa. Mombasa to be exact. Good times. Wonderful memory. The Bismarck story is one of the most intriguing from WW2. That & the lengths the British went through to get the Tirpitz also. Thanks for posting the build.

[@michaelnaven213]

Nice build!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Michael, thanks 😃

[@JeffHead-IdahoUSA]

Very well done sir. My compliments!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Jeff 🙂

[@marcelburger2436]

Tnx for the video You talk is nice and history facts made it a great video.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Marcel, so very happy you liked this overall Bismarck video presentation! Thanks for watching 😃

[@timvilleneuve7244]

There was a quick shot of the directions at 11:37, were the blue images the photo etch parts? I have a Lion Roar photo etch kit and a Revell 350 Bismarck. Soooo many pieces of PE without a guide. I downloaded the Tamiya instructions but they did not show any placement of PE. I realize their kit has nothing to do with Lion Roar. Great build, any help is appreciated. Thanks.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Tim, the Tamiya Bismarck kit I used did not include photo etch. The blue you see in the instructions are highlights of attachment points between parts -- essentially where the glue would be applied to put those pieces together. I couldn't find any instructions for the Lion Roar set either. You might try a forum on sites such as www.modelwarships.com/ and see if anyone has a set of the instructions they might scan and upload to you. 🙂

[@timvilleneuve7244]

@@MaxAfterburner Thanks for the tip, I DID just find that website but have not looked at it in detail. Much appreciated!

[@bodek]

Great video! Next time i would like to see you build a plane from WW2 like the spitfire or the bf109. My personal favourite plane is the fw190d "longnose dora". I have the eduard profipack of the fw-190 d9 in my stash but i dont want to start it because i have just recently gotten my airbrush and i need to improve my skills before trying it

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi bodek, both excellent suggestions! Maybe a dual build would be a great way to present these famous warbirds together, what do you think?

[@johnmoutsanis4125]

I'm finishing academys 1/350 bismark and I see it's not as detailed as Tamiya . Thanks for the upload I'm definitely going to learn a lot since this was my first model.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi John, I hope the Bismarck build video helped you with some ideas. Have fun with your model work!

[@johnmoutsanis4125]

​@Max_Afterburner It definitely did help me alot. Thank you

[@jrkim2731]

Great job!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks JR!

[@Peter_Morris]

I gotta say, I wasn’t excited for this one as I like aircraft better than ships, but the history hit all the high points and I enjoyed watching all the different techniques that you wouldn’t use on an aircraft (like the wood). Another excellent video!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks a lot Peter, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@rexbelovus3094]

THE TERROR OF THE SEA, THE BISMARK AND THE KRIEGSMARINE

[@MonkeyDRuffy82]

To ruls the Wave over the 7 Sea, Bismark and the Kriegsmarine

[@morstyrannis1951]

@@MonkeyDRuffy82 Yeah that worked out well for, what, about 2.5 years?

[@BasilTheBased]

Rob Murray are you trying to kill the mood? It’s from a song

[@Amaryllis6731]

@@morstyrannis1951 Goddammit, you jist killed the mood..

[@tsugumorihoney2288]

sunk in first battle trip... sure terror...

[@rhelenius3670]

nice ship👍 and awesome anthem🇩🇪

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks R Helenius 🙂

[@bluedelta1575]

For the build after the A-6E, i would suggest the kitty hawk 1:48 F-35A since there are decals for export and USAF versions

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks for the info Sky Kid, worth a look for sure :-)

[@WildBillJr]

A ship! A ship! Nicely done.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Bill, I haven't done a ship in so long and not with this amount of detail. So, it's nice to read a lot of positive feedback!

[@ploppysonofploppy6066]

Inspiring stuff! I believe the current theory on Bismarck's crippling torpedo hit was that it caused a stern collapse, similar to that encountered on Prinz Eugen, Lutzow and Scharnhorst. A weak spot on German ships it seems.

[@richardsimmons6470]

it was a torpedo stike on the rudder that caused her to slow down - at one stage heading towards the British fleet I would like to point out that she destroyed the Hood with one salvo - took the British the entire Home and |Mediterranean fleet to destroy her. Without that lucky hit from an incredibly brave torpedo strike by aircraft she would have got to Breast. Prince Eugean got there and was destroyed after the war Incidentally during the first world war the British lost three capital ships and the Admiral sdaid what is wrong with our bloddy ships

[@ploppysonofploppy6066]

@@richardsimmons6470 "Something wrong with our bloody ships today Chatfield, turn two points toward the enemy". Admiral Beatty. The lucky torpedo strike was the theory before so many Kriegsmarine ships were found with their sterns hanging off. That's why I favour the stern weakness hypothesis. Once is bad luck, twice, a bad coincidence. Three times and more? Thats a bad habit.

[@murderouskitten2577]

This is so amazing :) I wish i had patience for this stuff .

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Murderous Kitten! I wish I had the patience too 😺

[@murderouskitten2577]

@@MaxAfterburner well ,it seems you do :)

[@bavo981]

Woah, I never heard that transmission about the Bismarck sinking Hood! Amazing stuff.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Ba Vo, glad to provide something new for you!

[@bavo981]

@@MaxAfterburner Thank you very much for this ^^ Completely forgot to compliment you on this amazing build haha, I love it.

[@robbiestephens49]

Great video

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks for watching shaggy history 🙂

[@lucaslagiglia]

Hello, couple questions. First, what is the best way to marble the superstructure with your airbrush? Do you move it side to side or in small circles? I can’t seem to find a good guide and your Bismarck turned out beautifully. Also if I want to convert a battleship to rc, what is the best way to protect the paint? Any response would be very appreciated thank you.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Midnight Breakfast, use small circles to create the marbling here. For paint on an RC, you probably should consider something that is waterproof to begin with such as an enamel based paint.

[@vniesky]

Nice build with the Baltic camo

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks vniesky, it was a bit of a chore though.

[@gear_ing5184]

I’ve actually build this exact model. But you did so much better than me. I didn’t bother to paint it or use photo etched parts. It’s just a blank gray ship sitting on a shelf. It’s still a great model though.

[@SergioCastillo199]

The Battleship bismarck Is my ship favorite 😎😎😎

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Sergio, I hope you liked this Bismarck!

[@SergioCastillo199]

Yessss yesss 😍😍😎😎

[@davidbishop1570]

I am just staring this kit so glad to find this ‘build’. I have the wooden planking which should enhance things but need to investigate what weathering is appropriate for that. What glue did you use to attach all the handrails? I read a comment that the black and white diagonal colour scheme is, in most cases, incorrect. I will do some research on that subject. Thanks again!

[@davidbishop1570]

Tom, I have a question on colours. The two grays you picked are different than the ones shown in the instructions. Why is that?

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi davidbishop1570, I think without exception every model builder attaching photo etch uses cyanoacrylate glue (CA glue) or simply known as "super glue". It works best for these parts as common plastic cement does not work well with the brass parts. The paint scheme is subject to debate as the Bismarck went through changes, sometimes rapidly, as events unfolded. I think every builder should go with what they like or accept as the most accurate for a particular time period. 🙂

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi, it's been just over 5 years since I built my Bismarck, but if I didn't use the exact color listed on the paint guide is that I probably was trying to achieve something different in tonal quality or general appearance rather than painting "by the numbers". 🎨🖌️

[@woodybear8298]

What PE parts did you use? Great build.

[@SprueFascinationChannel]

Fantastic work!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Very kind superlative, thanks Sprue Fascination!

[@Milsolen]

I bought the revel bismarck 1/350 last year im strugling with paint work since it wont stick right (i did clean it) the stickers are horrible and you see the paint through the stickers. This video did help to get me excited again on starting over, but also got me scared on seeing how much work i got myself into with the PE parts that i ordered with it. Edit: Also my brother in christ that looks insane

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Milsolen, thanks. My Bismarck certainly is not the best out there, but I was happy with the overall result personally. PE really adds to ship kits and I feel it is a must for that genre. A lot of work, but it really highlights the model. 😎 Good luck with yours!

[@user-ro1cs5hp5e]

ty for sharing it!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks P cj, glad to hear you liked it!

[@bosseraven9180]

Very educational! Many thanks!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Bosse Batong, thanks! It's not just a model build video! 😄

[@cjthemaritimecraftsman879]

Great build mate, I also have the Yamato but it's made out of cardboard :)

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks CJ 😄

[@reinerstephan4634]

great work again thank you

[@MaxAfterburner]

Danke sehr, Reiner Stephan!

[@eclecticadventurer]

Thank you for building this thing accurately you can't even buy a model kit of the Bismarck that has the accurate swastika decals in it anymore because people are offended

[@MaxAfterburner]

Never let feelings get in the way of accurate history.

[@jeremiahramirez7111]

Nice video! Keep up the good work.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Jeremiah!

[@boysmit3624]

Hi Max, i enjoyed the build. Very nice. This week i want to start to build the same ship. I got a question! How much millimeters is the black stripe above the hull red!?

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Boy Smit, it was 3mm.

[@boysmit3624]

@@MaxAfterburner Thank you very much

[@bpezzano1]

Excellent build and video my friend! I really appreciate historical information. Btw, ironically. I'm in the middle of building the HMS HOOD. In 700 scale.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks bpezzano1 and best wishes on the HMS Hood, an excellent subject!