Amati Bismarck 1:200 [COMPLETED BUILD]

[Stargazer]

I just bought another - I had an Iwata hp-bcs but it’s a siphon unit, good for lots of paint but not for switching colors or small jobs so I bought another Iwata hp-cs… it’s a gravity feed, I really like them, they haven’t been too hard to adapt to the learning curve…. Just gotta figure in the compressor as part of the requirements…. I use the Harbor Freight 3 gallon unit for mine…. And I do as Brian suggests - glue the photo etch on and then paint, unless the photo etch part is supposed to be a different color of course….

 

[Jack Sparrow]

I just bought another - I had an Iwata hp-bcs but it’s a siphon unit, good for lots of paint but not for switching colors or small jobs so I bought another Iwata hp-cs… it’s a gravity feed, I really like them, they haven’t been too hard to adapt to the learning curve…. Just gotta figure in the compressor as part of the requirements…. I use the Harbor Freight 3 gallon unit for mine…. And I do as Brian suggests - glue the photo etch on and then paint, unless the photo etch part is supposed to be a different color of course….

Thank you. Glad to hear about the learning curve not being too steep.

 

[Jack Sparrow]

I have started the planking of the Bismarck. As per the instructions, I plank alternating between plank 23 to bow and plank 19 to stern. If I do this correctly, I should have 25 planks for each side. I don't have any plans at this time to use strakes to layout the hull planking. I think it may be sufficient just to follow the instructions. The hull is going to be painted anyways, so who cares.

Figures 1 and 2 show the progress on my planking, not very much, and the instructions for planking the hull.

FIgure 3 shows the top of the boat. According to the instructions, the deck is to be made removable as this boat can be converted to an R/C boat. I have no intention of doing this, so I glued everything on. I hope I didn't make a mistake.

 

[Jack Sparrow]

I just bought another - I had an Iwata hp-bcs but it’s a siphon unit, good for lots of paint but not for switching colors or small jobs so I bought another Iwata hp-cs… it’s a gravity feed, I really like them, they haven’t been too hard to adapt to the learning curve…. Just gotta figure in the compressor as part of the requirements…. I use the Harbor Freight 3 gallon unit for mine…. And I do as Brian suggests - glue the photo etch on and then paint, unless the photo etch part is supposed to be a different color of course….

I purchased an airbrush/compressor kit. Received it today. Will try it when the weather is warmer outside. It's right on budget at 200$ CAD. For now it is sufficient for my purposes. Thanks again for the feedback.

 

[Jack Sparrow]

There is a lot of plastic, but most of it will be embellished with photo etched parts, then painted so I think it will look amazing.

Here is a look into the future. Notice that there is a lot of PE parts adorning the plastic

 

[GrantTyler]

Here is a look into the future. Notice that there is a lot of PE parts adorning the plastic
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Looks so cool. I think the airbrush is essential on a model this. Cannot get those streaky hand paint left overs on this.

 

[Jack Sparrow]

Looks so cool. I think the airbrush is essential on a model this. Cannot get those streaky hand paint left overs on this.

I agree. I am not sure how just using a paint brush would yield the same results.

 

[Stargazer]

You will like the airbrush, very consistent and controllable spray, you might need to let that compressor catch up every once in awhile… or add a bigger storage tank - I think harbor freight sells a 5 gal. one for $40 or so…..

 

[Jack Sparrow]

You will like the airbrush, very consistent and controllable spray, you might need to let that compressor catch up every once in awhile… or add a bigger storage tank - I think harbor freight sells a 5 gal. one for $40 or so…..

Great, thanks.

 

[Magic Mike]

You are off to a good start and it will be fun to watch your progress as you go along. Magic Mike

 

[Jack Sparrow]

You are off to a good start and it will be fun to watch your progress as you go along. Magic Mike

Thank you.

 

[Fish&Chip]

I purchased an airbrush/compressor kit. Received it today. Will try it when the weather is warmer outside. It's right on budget at 200$ CAD. For now it is sufficient for my purposes. Thanks again for the feedback.
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I JAck,

I purchased simuilar item and I am very happy with it. 200$ CAD from amazon.ca. I think these kind of airbrush is sufficient for ship modeling.

 

[Jack Sparrow]

I JAck,

I purchased simuilar item and I am very happy with it. 200$ CAD from amazon.ca. I think these kind of airbrush is sufficient for ship modeling.

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Great, thanks for the feedback. I really didn"t want to go into the more higher end ones because I was thinking it would be overkill for my purposes.

 

[Jack Sparrow]

Progress continues. I have Finished putting on all the easy planks of the first layer of planks. I intentionally made the planking so that all the wedges etc are on the bottom of the ship. Figure 1 shows the progress and Figure 2 show the bottom of the boat with some of the wedges made. I predict that there will be a lot of patching and sanding. I don't know if there is an easier way to do this as it is an unusual hull, but I figured this approach would work.

 

[dockattner]

Hmm. Making a planked hull look like a steel hull. Sounds challenging to me!

 

[Jack Sparrow]

Hmm. Making a planked hull look like a steel hull. Sounds challenging to me!

Agree 100%. I plan on spending a lot of time smoothing the hull, priming and painting. I know there is a 1:200 kit where the hull is plastic, but I wanted the challenge of using wood.

 

[Jack Sparrow]

The flat bottom of the boat is difficult to plank and in particular the transition from the side of the hull to the bottom of the hull. You can imagine that there are many twisted planks and lateral bends. I wonder if there would have been an easier way to do this?

 

[Dematosdg]

Hmm. Making a planked hull look like a steel hull. Sounds challenging to me!

If it is filled with putty, sanded, filled, sanded, primer and 2 or more coats of paint, you will not see at all the planks.

 

[Jack Sparrow]

If it is filled with putty, sanded, filled, sanded, primer and 2 or more coats of paint, you will not see at all the planks.

If you don't mind me asking, what brand of putty do you use?

 

[Philski]

If you don't mind me asking, what brand of putty do you use?

Note: Wood filler and wood putty are two different things. Typically, wood filler can be sanded, stained and painted. Wood putty tends to stay wet, moldable, and doesn't take stain or paint, and doesn't dry out.