Iceman's Bismarck Build

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  1. rarena

    rarena Well-Known Member

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    Here it is, the entire build documented with picts.
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    Part one, hull and rib
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    Part two - Balsa siding and paint
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  2. rarena

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    Part Three - basic superstructure

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  3. rarena

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    Part Four - The Guts...


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    Part Five - Sea Trials

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  4. rarena

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    Part Six, Details for superstructure

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    Ready for the next day's battle....
     
  5. rarena

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    Part Seven - First Battle

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    Part Eight - Details,details

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  6. rarena

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    Part Nine - Deck details

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  7. rarena

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    Part Ten, Final Paint

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    Enjoy until next time......

    Iceman
     
  8. CURT

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    EXCELLENT WORK! APPLAUSE APPLAUSE. Great Job.
     
  9. moose421

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    Sweet looking Bismark. Great Job!
     
  10. jadfer

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    I love the fjord shots.

    What glue did you use on the foam?
     
  11. rarena

    rarena Well-Known Member

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    Thanks guys,
    The glue on the foam was foam safe silicone adhesive...
     
  12. JustinScott

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    Very nice! Thanks for sharing!
     
  13. bb26

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    It is almost a pity she will have to be sunk next season.
     
  14. rarena

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    4 confirmed kills in two battles so far and three were Iowa class.

    Bring it on big boy.....
     
  15. eljefe

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    I enjoyed the "I" "M" markings.
     
  16. rarena

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    I am getting some flack from the purists who say I have to have the schwasticas there ...
     
  17. eljefe

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    Living in the People's Republic of California, I usually get flak from the other end of the spectrum.
     
  18. rarena

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    In NY with the liberal democratic base here, I am sure someone would complain no matter what is there...
    That is why he's armed with guns....
    all is settled on the pond...
     
  19. bb26

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    Rob instead of the swastikas why not put an image of the middle finger salute.
     
  20. rarena

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