SMS Emden 1914 light cruiser - build
This is how the deck looks like before the brutal measures start
I did not buy a wooden deck. I will build one from some leftovers of the Snowberry kit.
The battle has begone.
The aft hull with propeller shaft tunnels. Doesn't fit perfectly on first glance, but is fine after some dry fitting and clamping.
The same seen from the inside.
Dry fitting is most important. Looks fine.
This shows the changes for the Eduards PEs. The one in green still to be done.
My self made wooden deck dry-fit. The panel lines to be added.
This round wall needs to be removed. They stored spare blade(s?) for the propeller there.
I filled up the holes with PS sheet
This looks worse than it is
I love the Tamiya extra thin glue
I use Humbrol filler mixed with Aceton and applied with an old brush
Detail
I added the panellines with a pencil
This is how it looks
Parts to be removed Eduard forgot to mention
Gun barrels. I will try to build up the turrets on my own
internal gun for comparison - these will only get the forward barrel
Starting with the Eduard PEs
Starting with the Eduard PEs
Starting with the Eduard PEs
Starting with the Eduard PEs
Self made pillars for the later fixation to the board
screw fixation on the inside by CA and PS sheets
mounted
Propeller shafts exchanged by brass tube 1mm
Propeller shafts
installed
To avoid a look through I added these sheets
... and painted them black
Middle deck in medium grey
And Linoleum in a mixture of leather brown and dark earth
First PE parts on the hulk
After a failed attempt I started with Anthracite
Then gray for the upper part
That's the status by now
Removed the small guns ...
dito
touchup
painting the light grey on the hull
also some superstructures
First fit test ... lots to do
barrels for the lower guns
Getting somewhere ... the gap needs some putty
New middle deck
Kommentit
6 December 2014, 23:10
Dave Humphreys
I've been tempted to build one of these for some time. I'll be watching your build with interest.
Dave
I've been tempted to build one of these for some time. I'll be watching your build with interest.
Dave
6 December 2014, 23:50
Christian Bruer
Good to see some more mates building ship models
Nice start Marc, I'm in with this. Do you plan to build her in her peactime or wartime scheme?
Cheers, Christian
Good to see some more mates building ship models
Nice start Marc, I'm in with this. Do you plan to build her in her peactime or wartime scheme?
Cheers, Christian
7 December 2014, 11:02
Marc Schimmler
Actually I plan due use the wartime paint scheme, as it is rarely seen. I am still not at all trusting Revell on the colours though. Any tips are greatly appreciated!
@Dave: Welcome. Sometimes you just have to start,
Actually I plan due use the wartime paint scheme, as it is rarely seen. I am still not at all trusting Revell on the colours though. Any tips are greatly appreciated!
@Dave: Welcome. Sometimes you just have to start,
7 December 2014, 11:22
Christian Bruer
Hey, found this:
[img1]
According to Groener:
Farb-Nr. 11: 98er weiß/gelb: Schiffe im Ausland
weiß, Schiffsrumpf bis Höhe Hauptdeck bzw. Hauptdeck Schanzkleid ferner Kanonen, Türme, Schutzschilde
gelb, Oberdeck, Aufbauten, Schornsteine, Ventilatoren, Masten usw.
[img1]
Hey, found this:
[img1]
According to Groener:
Farb-Nr. 11: 98er weiß/gelb: Schiffe im Ausland
weiß, Schiffsrumpf bis Höhe Hauptdeck bzw. Hauptdeck Schanzkleid ferner Kanonen, Türme, Schutzschilde
gelb, Oberdeck, Aufbauten, Schornsteine, Ventilatoren, Masten usw.
[img1]
7 December 2014, 11:34
Christian Bruer
By the way, may you note there is a little bit different between the instruction Nr. 11 and the real photo. The instruction correspond to the color side view but not in all to the real photo. All upper works above the main hull strak seems to be yellow also the gun mounts. I would like to trust the real photo. Because of the yellow, that seems to be an ochre. You should contact Mathias Carl here on Scalemates. He is a good expert of German warships of all centuries.
By the way, may you note there is a little bit different between the instruction Nr. 11 and the real photo. The instruction correspond to the color side view but not in all to the real photo. All upper works above the main hull strak seems to be yellow also the gun mounts. I would like to trust the real photo. Because of the yellow, that seems to be an ochre. You should contact Mathias Carl here on Scalemates. He is a good expert of German warships of all centuries.
7 December 2014, 11:39
Marc Schimmler
Danke für die Bilder.
Revell sagt bei Ausbruch der Gefechte: Revell 43 Mittelgrau für die Aufbauten, Schornsteine und hinteres Schanzkleid, sowie Revell 57 Grau für den Überwasserrumpf.
Danke für die Bilder.
Revell sagt bei Ausbruch der Gefechte: Revell 43 Mittelgrau für die Aufbauten, Schornsteine und hinteres Schanzkleid, sowie Revell 57 Grau für den Überwasserrumpf.
7 December 2014, 11:54
Marc Schimmler
I found this as a paint scheme for wartime (paint scheme 9)
[img1]
I am going to use it by adapting my colors.
I found this as a paint scheme for wartime (paint scheme 9)
[img1]
I am going to use it by adapting my colors.
7 December 2014, 18:33
Christian Bruer
Ok I see you will paint her in a friendly grey🙂
It is not Emden, but what an impressive photo of SMS Dresden. Here you can see the painting according to Farb-Nr. 11:
[img1]
This could be something of your interest while building SMS Emden:
shipmodels.info/mws_..48a9b5a1d2e7e92f22d5
Ok I see you will paint her in a friendly grey🙂
It is not Emden, but what an impressive photo of SMS Dresden. Here you can see the painting according to Farb-Nr. 11:
[img1]
This could be something of your interest while building SMS Emden:
shipmodels.info/mws_..48a9b5a1d2e7e92f22d5
7 December 2014, 18:37
Marc Schimmler
Thank. I had that one already for the gun, which will give me a great headache anyway.
Thank. I had that one already for the gun, which will give me a great headache anyway.
7 December 2014, 19:37
Burkhard D
Cool, Marc.😎
Vielleicht sollte ich auch mal wieder ein Schiff machen, lange ist's her...
Cool, Marc.😎
Vielleicht sollte ich auch mal wieder ein Schiff machen, lange ist's her...
7 December 2014, 20:06
Curtis Caden
I built this kit, but have not done the rigging yet. For me it was all about the colors. I did the Emden in Revell's recommended 1910 colors using ModelMaster enamels. I just didn't want two grey ships. It is nice to have kits that can be done a couple of different ways. I wish you well with your second time build and look forward to seeing how you pull all your details together.
I built this kit, but have not done the rigging yet. For me it was all about the colors. I did the Emden in Revell's recommended 1910 colors using ModelMaster enamels. I just didn't want two grey ships. It is nice to have kits that can be done a couple of different ways. I wish you well with your second time build and look forward to seeing how you pull all your details together.
7 December 2014, 21:08
Curtis Caden
The "A" color call out is for a 50% matt white with 40% matt yellow and 10% matt ocre brown. I mixed 50% Testors 1168 flat white with 40% Testors 1169 flat yellow and 10% ModelMaster 1701 Military Brown. My theory which does not fit the purist is that in times of war they used what they had. My Dad told me when they painted their trucks in Korea that they mixed their own camouflage paint and he always made sure to have extra black in his mix - cause that is they way they did it. Given the variations of color intensity (Testors & Model Master are notorious for making their colors too dark) I don't see how you can "get the color wrong." If someone can enlighten me I am an eager student.
The "A" color call out is for a 50% matt white with 40% matt yellow and 10% matt ocre brown. I mixed 50% Testors 1168 flat white with 40% Testors 1169 flat yellow and 10% ModelMaster 1701 Military Brown. My theory which does not fit the purist is that in times of war they used what they had. My Dad told me when they painted their trucks in Korea that they mixed their own camouflage paint and he always made sure to have extra black in his mix - cause that is they way they did it. Given the variations of color intensity (Testors & Model Master are notorious for making their colors too dark) I don't see how you can "get the color wrong." If someone can enlighten me I am an eager student.
8 December 2014, 14:23
Marc Schimmler
Knowing the "german"-style (don't ask how 🙂 ) I assume that at the beginning of the war the arsenals had all the supplies needed. I tend to believe they followed still the book. But still due to scale one has to adapt the colors to get the same look and feel.
Knowing the "german"-style (don't ask how 🙂 ) I assume that at the beginning of the war the arsenals had all the supplies needed. I tend to believe they followed still the book. But still due to scale one has to adapt the colors to get the same look and feel.
8 December 2014, 18:02
Christian Bruer
Nice progress Marc and a very nice self made wooden deck. Good idea and well done!
Nice progress Marc and a very nice self made wooden deck. Good idea and well done!
22 December 2014, 11:21
Marc Schimmler
I started with the PE set today. That is insane work at it's best .. I love it! 🙂
I started with the PE set today. That is insane work at it's best .. I love it! 🙂
22 December 2014, 21:45
Christian Bruer
Good start with the PE. Seems to be there are a lot of parts in the set!
Do you plan to close the edges along the deck houses bending curve?
Good start with the PE. Seems to be there are a lot of parts in the set!
Do you plan to close the edges along the deck houses bending curve?
23 December 2014, 08:09
Marc Schimmler
Thx. Imost cases either a second part will sit on top or the superglue already did it. I will have to paint them to verify it. That's for me a new level of detail.
Thx. Imost cases either a second part will sit on top or the superglue already did it. I will have to paint them to verify it. That's for me a new level of detail.
23 December 2014, 08:51
Christian Bruer
Good work and don't forget practice makes the master!
Looking forward to more progress, Cheers Christian
Good work and don't forget practice makes the master!
Looking forward to more progress, Cheers Christian
24 December 2014, 12:58
Roland Sachsenhofer
Wow, that looks convincing! That´s micro-modelling at its´s best! I will have a look at this beauty...
Wow, that looks convincing! That´s micro-modelling at its´s best! I will have a look at this beauty...
26 December 2014, 16:10
Andi Little
Just about at exactly the same point with this same model - First time ship builder and have splurged on the Eduard 1&2 etch sets. Steep learning curve and have realised quickly that no matter how long I've been at the bench - I definitely don't have all the answers: ergo I shall be following you closely with this one. ................ Cheers!
Just about at exactly the same point with this same model - First time ship builder and have splurged on the Eduard 1&2 etch sets. Steep learning curve and have realised quickly that no matter how long I've been at the bench - I definitely don't have all the answers: ergo I shall be following you closely with this one. ................ Cheers!
26 December 2014, 23:15
Marc Schimmler
Thank you all for the support. It`s really appreciated. @Andi:you are welcome. Next update will be soon! 🙂
Thank you all for the support. It`s really appreciated. @Andi:you are welcome. Next update will be soon! 🙂
27 December 2014, 00:48
Marc Schimmler
I started with the paint job. Had one failed attempt and finished now the 2nd, which is OK for me.
I started with the paint job. Had one failed attempt and finished now the 2nd, which is OK for me.
29 December 2014, 22:59
Christian Bruer
Very nice progress on details and paint work. Very well done Marc!
Very nice progress on details and paint work. Very well done Marc!
9 February 2015, 17:17
Marc Schimmler
The wooden middle deck was too coarse in structure. I scribed a new one into 0.3mm PS with my cutting plotter ...
The wooden middle deck was too coarse in structure. I scribed a new one into 0.3mm PS with my cutting plotter ...
2 April 2015, 07:10
Marc Schimmler
I was kind of frustrated about the artillery that was not covered by the Eduard set. Also the handling of the PE parts needed some improvement from my side. In the end I waited until I made my own PE parts. Ths is my first attempt for the 10.5cm (4"😢 gun with armor. Maybe I'll try a different design before I decide on the final design
I was kind of frustrated about the artillery that was not covered by the Eduard set. Also the handling of the PE parts needed some improvement from my side. In the end I waited until I made my own PE parts. Ths is my first attempt for the 10.5cm (4"😢 gun with armor. Maybe I'll try a different design before I decide on the final design
11 January 2017, 23:00
Bart Goesaert
Looks good... think I will need to do the same for my Flaklighter with regards to the 88mm's resin blocks....
Looks good... think I will need to do the same for my Flaklighter with regards to the 88mm's resin blocks....
12 January 2017, 10:04
Holger Kranich
Moin!
Na das sieht doch mal interessant aus, hier schau ich mal zu.🙂
Moin!
Na das sieht doch mal interessant aus, hier schau ich mal zu.🙂
12 January 2017, 13:16
Christian Bruer
Hi Marc, that looks much convincing to my eyes 👍 Did you solder the bond or glued?
Hi Marc, that looks much convincing to my eyes 👍 Did you solder the bond or glued?
12 January 2017, 19:47
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The old Revell kit has been highly improved by the Eduard sets and I am really looking forward to build this kit a second time.