SMS Emden 1914 light cruiser - build
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6 December 2014, 23:10
Dave HumphreysI'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 BruerGood 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 SchimmlerActually 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 BruerHey, found this:
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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.
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7 December 2014, 11:34
Christian BruerBy 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 SchimmlerDanke 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 SchimmlerI found this as a paint scheme for wartime (paint scheme 9)
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I am going to use it by adapting my colors.
7 December 2014, 18:33
Christian BruerOk 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:
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This could be something of your interest while building SMS Emden:
shipmodels.info/mws_..48a9b5a1d2e7e92f22d5
7 December 2014, 18:37
Marc SchimmlerThank. I had that one already for the gun, which will give me a great headache anyway.
7 December 2014, 19:37
Burkhard DCool, Marc.😎
Vielleicht sollte ich auch mal wieder ein Schiff machen, lange ist's her...
7 December 2014, 20:06
Curtis CadenI 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 CadenThe "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 SchimmlerKnowing 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 BruerNice progress Marc and a very nice self made wooden deck. Good idea and well done!
22 December 2014, 11:21
Marc SchimmlerI started with the PE set today. That is insane work at it's best .. I love it! 🙂
22 December 2014, 21:45
Christian BruerGood 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 SchimmlerThx. 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 BruerGood work and don't forget practice makes the master!
Looking forward to more progress, Cheers Christian
24 December 2014, 12:58
Roland SachsenhoferWow, 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 LittleJust 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 SchimmlerThank you all for the support. It`s really appreciated. @Andi:you are welcome. Next update will be soon! 🙂
27 December 2014, 00:48
Marc SchimmlerI 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 BruerVery nice progress on details and paint work. Very well done Marc!
9 February 2015, 17:17
Marc SchimmlerThe 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 SchimmlerI 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 GoesaertLooks 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 KranichMoin!
Na das sieht doch mal interessant aus, hier schau ich mal zu.🙂
12 January 2017, 13:16
Christian BruerHi 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.
