Trumpeter Bismarck Build - Aft Superstructure Decks 1, 2, and 3 - Dec 24 - Jan 8)

Veteran Models Rangefinders type a and b 

Definitely finer detail than the kit parts. These weren't too bad overall. The paravanes have been more challenging (read frustrating) 

Starting Port Side Aft Superstructure Deck 1 

Off to a good start 

First Vent on this side 

Next vent and cutout for the last port side 150 turret 

Gets a little busier here 

The life preservers are only test fit. The racks are mounted. Will prime and paint, the put the life preservers on. But you get an idea what they will look like. 

The aft most section and barbette for the Cesar (C) Turret 

More views of the port side Deck 1 superstructure 

More views of the port side Deck 1 superstructure 

More views of the port side Deck 1 superstructure  

More views of the port side Deck 1 superstructure 

More views of the port side Deck 1 superstructure 

Starboard Side for comparison 

Test fitting and looking at what it is turning into 

Gives an idea what the size of the vents is like 

Starting to install PE on Deck 2 (Hanger 1 and 2). You can see the vents and other bits 

Another angle. the interior of the hanger will be painted and visible to some extent. On May 29th, Bismarck tried to launch one of it's aircraft to fly towards France and try to get help. They discovered that the catapults had been damaged in the previous battle and ended up pushing the plane over the side. 

Aft end of the hanger deck 

More detail of the sides of Deck 2 

Assembling the Aft SB Deck 2 vents - gives you an idea of the size and detail. This vent has four narrow sections. 

SB side 

Hanger door opening and the cabling above the doors. 

Completed Deck 2 Hanger 

Test fitting, getting an idea of how it will look. 

Deck 3 

Deck 3 has a total of 4 vents. Each took about 45 minutes + to cut off the PE sheet, file bend and glue. Finally got down a rhythm. Each vent has 8 individual louvers, a grate and a frame. The Frame has flanges you have to bend out, that support the louvers. 

This is howw the 3 decks look. I still have to grind off the molded detail on Deck 1 starboard side. But it is definitely starting to take shape. 

SB side completed 

SB side close detail 

SB side close detail 

SB side close detail 

SB side close detail 

SB side close detail 

SB side close detail 

test fitting, decks, veneer 

different angle  

Test fitting with main guns