Deutschland / Victoria Luise / Hansa 1:500 waterline model from scratch

[MBJ]

Portside tender finished. Far from perfect - the small size really challenges me.

 

[MBJ]

Unfortunately, my search for HANSA deckplans was not successfull. I tried various fora, facebook groups, archives, museums, AI- and websearches, but to no avail. Thus, I decided to go forward based on what I have: Deckplans of DEUTSCHLAND and VICTORIA LUISE and a couple of fotos of HANSA. Although probably not perfect, I am confident that it will be close to the real thing. If anyone has remarks, ideas or advice, please let me know. Below is a picture of the current status with deckhouses, hatches and the few skylights I could identify on pictures.
Besides that, I am also thinking about how to produce the ~200 vents (in different sizes) I will need for the three ships. Could you share ideas on how to do that in 1:500? Is there really an alternative to 3D printing? Could you point me towards 3D printing files? I am completely new to this technique. Thank you!!

 

[MBJ]

Starboard side tender for VICTORIA LUISE

 

[MBJ]

66 boats and 128 davits are finally attached. The davits still need to be bent and painted. I am approaching the finish line: only masts, cranes, funnels and vents (many of them!) are left to be done.