Bismarck Build - Dreams - Happenings

Finding a dean's mini whip antenna is next to impossible.

 

Here are some pics so far on Biz.

 

i hope to have a Biz.someday. cant wait to see it on the water. i like your work you do very nice work

 

You really stripped it down Curt. But it is looking good.

 

Thanks guys. I may replace the main turrets and secondaries with the Termite Turrets and secondaries. I got to leave the ole WAR damage on the superstructure because amazingly spectators don't see it and when I point it out there's a story behind every shell..err bb. Weird I know but that's how well I know this model. Lots of stories and memories attached to it. Can't wait to add new memories and great stories next year with it.

 

Well Curt it is good to see her coming along.

 

It took a backseat to Warspite yesterday..damn the British..lol

 

The British need more help. The Bulldog has fallen and can't get up [8D][]

 

Yeah it is pretty bad when Curt and Myself are building british ships to try and level the playing feild.

 

I only deal with the US uglies. Still some KGV's on the water someday will be nice to see.

 

Yeah the us does build some ugly ships paul maybe you build a british ship just to have one.

 

Here is a quick shot from the pool of Bismarck....

 

Dummy barrels to be installed... back steering hatch has been found since the move. All six guns are awaiting plumbing which has been planned and started. His waterline is no longer off at the bow and the extremely large center deck hatch has a proper mount now instead of just sitting in the hole.... dipping into the middle.... it wasn't good. Didn't sit proper. Speed is correct at 24 seconds... turning is proper at his shiplength.... and I finally decided to put a pump in. It's installed and on a seperate circuit. Float test went very well. I found a drip in the stern.... I think it came in from taking him out of the water.

More to follow.

 

Looks good!! Nice to see him back in the water, has been a long time. Scharny misses some German company when sailing (and shooting) about the pond.
J

 

Well...it's about time. Looks great there Craig. Excellent to hear the work being done. It's going to be a great time to see these ships in action.

 

Well.... his two big bros are bigging to flex their muscles.

 

Dude, you need to work on your German, you spell like Easterbook!

 

Hands cold.... and I have to go to the can.... Jaws is a great movie.... don't wanna pause.... and we are still talking to Paul.

 

ok.... looking good.... plumbing and tweaking and is a go.