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There are detail sets for the Trumpeter Bismark.I wonder if they would fit this kit?
Carl
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Hi Grey There was no Amati model version of the Bismarck but Amati did make the partwork for Hachett and we had a few for sale on here but they sold out very quickly. I have the trumpeter 1/200 Bismarck kit in my stash with the MK1 upgrade kit and the Pontos mark 2 set makes me want to start building it with the release of this kit. Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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arpurchase wrote:Hi Grey
There was no Amati model version of the Bismarck but Amati did make the partwork for Hachett and we had a few for sale on here but they sold out very quickly.
I have the trumpeter 1/200 Bismarck kit in my stash with the MK1 upgrade kit and the Pontos mark 2 set makes me want to start building it with the release of this kit.
Andy Hi Andy I did wonder why i could never find it on the Amati website, but everyone kept saying it was the most authentic Would love to see what you do with the Trumpy especially with the upgrades! Go on, you know you want to Carl, i'm not sure if they would fit, even with minor fettling. Having said that, apart from plastic deck, there does seem to be metal parts for the superstructure (like gun barrels and railings). Like Mick with his build, might be worth while seeing how it progresses before looking down the upgrade route. Regards Gray
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Issue 2:The Foremost 38cm Gun Turret Pack contents: Revolving Turret Housing, Turret Base Plate, Barrel Connector, Upper Motor Mounting, 2x Ventilators, Base Plate Cradle, Clutch Shaft, Lower Motor Mounting, Ring, 2x Gun Barrels, Tension Spring, Electric Motor, 2x Ladders, Screws. The two ventilators and ladders are attached to the sides of the turret. You can use glue, but my ladders fit without. Next, the two metal gun barrels are glued to the barrel connector, making sure they are parallel. No glue is used from here on in. Push the clutch shaft through the ring, seating the cam into the rear of the connector, and attach to the cradle making sure that the clutch shaft is central to the hole in the base plate. Attach the motor mounting to the base plate with screws. TIP: If you don't have magnetic screwdrivers, just magnetise them using any handy magnet. Fit the motor into the mount with wires to the top (which when mounted will actually be the bottom). Attach the lower motor mount. The gun barrel assembly sits inside the revolving housing with the two pins sitting into the two semi-circular recesses. taking the base plate, feed the motor cable through the large opening and secure with the screws provided. It should leave a spare screw for later use, if needed. This completes Issue 2. CaptnBirdseye attached the following image(s):
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Pontos and MK1 did upgrade sets for the trumpeter kit with full sets of barrels in both. You will probably find that these may be the only source available right now for the correct scale brass guns. There were a few barrell only sets out there but they got snapped up very quickly but you could try searching for them and get lucky on a set Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Thanks Andy. Will see what comes with the kit, but it’s good to know there’s bits out there that I can upgrade if I want too, but like you say they seem to be few and far between. Found these, not sure if they would fit, but correct scale: https://www.ebay.co.uk/i...2601:g:tUEAAOSw65FbbWE0
Cheers Gray
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Hi Gray. Look forward to seeing this one come together. looking good so far Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood. Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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Hi Ian, thanks for looking in and your comments. Always appreciated.
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Coming together nicely Gray. Mark
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Hi Mark, thanks for looking in Ok, so i thought i would put down my first impressions, having received and built up the first two issues. The kit comes well packaged - probably a bit too well protected with the plastic containers! The very small parts, like the capstans, are easily lost if you are vigorous with your unpacking The parts themselves, both metal and plastic on sprues, need little or no cleaning up. The construction went together suprisingly easy. The instructions are well laid out in the magazine, easy to follow, with the build text next to full colour images. The history of the ship is also very interesting and informative. So, all-in-all, i am quite pleased with the build so far. I hope you are enjoying the build too Regards Gray
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I will follow this with great interest - as i am considering a subscription!Greetings, Walter
Present builds: Revell B-24D Liberator 1:48
On the shelf: Italeri "Fiat Mefistofele", Italeri "Moto Guzzi California", Fokker "Red Baron", Revell Bismarck, Revell Tirpitz, Arab Dow, Stage Coach, .....
Completed builds: McLaren MP4/4, D-51 Steam Locomotive, HMS Victory, GWH F-15D Eagle, St. Stephen`s Cathedral (cardboard), Solar-powered paddle Steamer (little project with my son), HMS Victory X-section, "Geli" Phantom II (cardboard)
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Thanks Walter, i KNOW you'll make a good job of it Regards Gray
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CaptnBirdseye wrote:Hi Phil, thanks for looking in. Which one did you build, Hachette or Amati?
Cheers Gray the one i built was the Hachette one here`s some pics regards Phil tigerace attached the following image(s): COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!
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Looks good Phil, thanks for sharing I see you've given it pride of place
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Can’t believe the movie on Film 4 tonight - Sink the Bismarck! How spooky is that
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Great stuff don`t get all these parts mixed up gray regards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
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Issue 3:On-board Aircraft Ardo AR 196 Pack contents: Bow section of the hull, Front strut, Rear strut, 2x Side Struts, Upper fuselage, Lower fuselage, Wings, Engine, Propeller, R-H float, L-H Float, Control lever, Pilot Seat, Machine gun, Propeller shaft, Cockpit canopy, Catapult Launch carriage, Screws. Firstly, fit the bow section of the hull from issue 1 to the lower part of the hull with 2 of the screws provided, and set aside. The upper and lower parts of the fuselage are glued then together. Insert the propeller shaft into the rear of the engine and attach the prop shaft with a dab of glue, making sure it will still rotate. Fix the engine to the fuselage. Next, the control lever, pilot's seat and machine gun are glued in place. WARNING: these bits are very small - beware the 'carpet monster'! Apply glue to the two studs at the bottom of the canopy and fix in place. Attach the wings in a similar fashion. The float assembly can be a little tricky. You need to make sure the struts are facing the correct way. Insert in place but do not glue! Apply glue to the two feet on the rear strut and fix in place. Do the same with the front strut, making sure the studs face forwards. Apply glue to the mounting points on the underside of the plane and attach. The catapult launch carriage is mounted in the three remaining holes underneath. This completes Issue 3 . CaptnBirdseye attached the following image(s):
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Looking good Phil, nice work. Mark
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Thanks Mark, she’s easier going than my other one
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