Not a production model by any means, but a first casting of the Bismarck;
http://blog.mongoosepublishing.co.uk/
http://blog.mongoosepublishing.co.uk/
First Prototype of the Bismarck
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It is indeed a well detailed model!
The article mentions that Sandrine created two versions of the Richelieu and every variant and sister ship of everything down to cruiser level. So I'm looking forward to seeing the 1941 version of the Bismarck with radar and a full complement of 10.5cm Flak - useful when those Swordfishes come calling.
The article mentions that Sandrine created two versions of the Richelieu and every variant and sister ship of everything down to cruiser level. So I'm looking forward to seeing the 1941 version of the Bismarck with radar and a full complement of 10.5cm Flak - useful when those Swordfishes come calling.
Apep said:
The Ark Royal model is already done
And yes, aircraft are on the way too - we have an idea of how we want them to look, just figuring out the best way of doing it...
AdrianH said:
Three, including the Jean Bart...
I didn't include the Jean Bart because that's a different ship, just as Tirpitz is different from Bismarck.msprange said:
What I'm interested to know is if there will be a later version of Bismarck as there will be for Richelieu... Or, for that matter, HMS Hood with and without the 5.5" secondary guns.
AdrianH said:
Entirely possible...
There are several useful photos and diagrams here:
http://www.kbismarck.com/drawings.html
I agree with Easterner and rbecker1, the gun rings are too tall, and not just the lower ones. Compare the height of B turret in any of those pictures to the prototype model - the roof of the turret should be about level with the forward superstructure and the ring should be about half as high as it is wide. (This photo best shows Bismarck as depicted in the model, in 1940 with half the 10.5cm Flak and all the main rangefinders still to be fitted.)
http://www.kbismarck.com/drawings.html
I agree with Easterner and rbecker1, the gun rings are too tall, and not just the lower ones. Compare the height of B turret in any of those pictures to the prototype model - the roof of the turret should be about level with the forward superstructure and the ring should be about half as high as it is wide. (This photo best shows Bismarck as depicted in the model, in 1940 with half the 10.5cm Flak and all the main rangefinders still to be fitted.)
DM said:
Seeing as I assembled them, very possible!
