Trumpeter 1/200 DKM Bismarck Full build with Pontos detail set Part 3

[@ModelkitStuff]

Nice progress Steve looking forawrd to you replacing all those hand irons, much more pleasurable to watch than do!

[@TheModelShed]

I’m not Jason but I’m a glutton for punishment 😬😬

[@sukf3648]

Extraordinay work. As always! Thank you. Ulli from Germany

[@TheModelShed]

Thank you Ulli 👍

[@caseyraymond337]

Bravo! Bravo!....Sir you would make quantum physics or string theory look like child's play...you are a Master Builder....i am watching with awe...💖💖💖🇬🇧🇬🇧🇨🇦🇨🇦🇬🇧🇬🇧💖💖

[@TheModelShed]

👏👏thanks Casey

[@caseyraymond337]

@@TheModelShed you are quite welcome Sir....i am deep in the build myself lol..💖

[@chrismonson3581]

Always fun to watch a master at work.

[@TheModelShed]

Thanks Chris 👍

[@roncalverley]

Nice exacting work again Steve. Thank you! See you in episode 4.

[@TheModelShed]

Cheers Ron 👍😀

[@garyrafferty8653]

Marvellous Steve great start to the build

[@TheModelShed]

Thanks Gary 👍

[@dlthomson5287]

Excellent work as always. I went looking to see if I could find any pictures of the ship in drydock after her sea trials that showed the cut out in the bow but with no luck. So as you said maybe it was added, maybe it wasn't. I did find a picture of the crew hanging over the side after painting the false bow wave. Interesting to say the least. Looking forward to your next video.

[@TheModelShed]

I guess it will remain a mystery but I suppose the technology was fairly secret so maybe it’s not so strange that there are no photos of it

[@dlthomson5287]

I wasn't aware of that. Thanks for letting me know.

[@johntreloar8203]

As always a pleasure to watch, the hull is looking good Steve.

[@TheModelShed]

Thanks John 👍

[@davidgriffiths6667]

Very nice work on the hull changes but interesting that looking at your video's and others that are on KZbin I am very surprise Trumpeter has missed these to me does question this kit and others kits from Trumpeter

[@TheModelShed]

Trumpeter have a hit and miss relationship with accuracy David. To be fair the hull shapes are not present on any model of any scale as far as m aware.

[@davidgriffiths6667]

Thanks for the reply agree with you as I have not seen these on any other models and from the my information that I have have not them either

[@ReeseTimm]

Thank you for the video, looking forward to the completed ship and how you get there. It is indeed both helpful and inspirational as I have the kit, the Pontos set (as well as the MK. 1) and Scaledecks deck and can't wait to begin working on it. I doubt I will take it to the level of detail you have, but perhaps I will. Regardless, it is always enjoyable watching a true craftsman working. Great job.

[@TheModelShed]

It should look good Reese good luck with your build 🤞👍

[@aussiefrenchman-hobbytable9960]

Very nice work Steve, very informative 😊😊😊😊😊have a good one mate

[@TheModelShed]

👍 thank you you too

[@Laura_Battleship_Row]

To secure you stand fixing screws, try “clinch nut” they install like rivets. I’ve used them very successfully for 5 Trumpeter 1/200 models.

[@TheModelShed]

thanks for the suggestion 👍

[@Snowdog2711]

Thanks for the video Steve. Great stuff as usual

[@TheModelShed]

Thank you Roy 👍

[@michalwarszawski]

As always amazing job!!!

[@TheModelShed]

Thanks Michal 👍

[@peterwillstein198]

Steve Excellent video and as always, learning and watching. I'm a very long-time, large-scale aircraft modeler (I'm 74) and look forward to each week's journey. Someday, I might even find the courage to try a ship, still much to learn. Any update on the Mossie. as I built mine when the kit was first released. Enjoying both builds immensely. Peter

[@TheModelShed]

Thank you Peter. The mosquito has taken a back seat to the Bismarck for a couple of weeks but I have a set of replacement stencils and I hope to do a bit more on it this week. 🤞

[@peterwillstein198]

Steve, sounds great and I'm happy to follow either build. Peter

[@robertmilburn1870]

Great as always , could you let me know were you get your pedestals as I'm having difficulty finding some for my build, thanks

[@TheModelShed]

Hi Robert I make my own. I turn them in the same wood as the display base.

[@robertmilburn1870]

@@TheModelShed thanks for leting me know Steve, keep up the great work

[@jerryplews1023]

Your build and if you think it had those plates underneath your choice. Only chance to confirm might be the blom and voss model ? Or even look at pictures of tirpitz after capsize ?

[@TheModelShed]

Thanks Jerry. The capsized Tirpitz hull shows the bumps forward of the prop shafts and in line with the aft end of the bilge keels. The position matches exactly to the AOS drawings. I can’t see why two ships of the class would have different hull construction so I’m happy that they were there. I’d like to see the B&V model but I can’t find any reference to it. 👍

[@jerryplews1023]

@@TheModelShed i looked for images of the b&v model as well for you, but only a head on above deck seems to be available. Your model your decision and i think it is the correct decision.

[@paulmanuse2353]

Looking great!! Can't wait to see more!! I've got 1/350 kit, have to get a set to do it with, do you have any suggestions?

[@TheModelShed]

There are a few Paul (Tamiya, White Ensign) but I suppose the Eduard sets are the most easily available sets. I haven’t seen or used any of them so I can’t really say which is best

[@paulmanuse2353]

@@TheModelShed Thanks

[@UnderstatementJones1]

Coming along! Why do you build the cage around the nut and washer instead of, e.g., putting epoxy or superglue around the outside of each?

[@TheModelShed]

I just think it’s quicker and less messy that epoxy and the cage allows the nut to float a little bit to allow a bit of adjustment of the pedestals

[@usssaratogacv3lefevre978]

Lots of work. But its well worth it.

[@TheModelShed]

Hope so thank you👍

[@richmondtigers7495]

Superb

[@TheModelShed]

Thank you 👍

[@eddywells5689]

Amazing build and vid 💞🙏💪🍺👍

[@TheModelShed]

Thanks Eddy

[@billkahl1147]

It appears that the steel plate lines on the hull are not on the Trumpeter model. Could you mention whether or not this is the case?

[@TheModelShed]

No Bill the trumpeter hull is smooth with no plate detail at all. I’m glad about that - I think trying to scribe the plates would over exaggerate them.

[@jim6161]

Yeah I know what you mean. I would love to have a set of blueprints to go off. But I wonder if they survived the war. I have the Tamiya 350 th scale. So it is not as large as the one you have. But big enough to know what you meant about the hull size.

[@hacheyp]

I’m surprised Pontos didn’t supply the degaussing cable.

[@TheModelShed]

I don’t think it’s a commonly recognized feature of the ship Paul - I don’t think many if any manufacturers have included it in kits