SCHLESWIG HOLSTEIN BATTLESHIP. 1908 and 1936 in1:350 by TRUMPETER.

[Bigkev]

I slosh with gay abandon.
Haddock.

See what a spell in hospital does for you!

Glad to have you back, showing the way forward on ship modelling...

Bigkev

[Haddock]

Some paint sloshed on the 1908 version.
        Not sure about the colours.
According to various descriptions, Trumpeter ain't got it quite right
but I'll stick with what I've got. The Germans weren't all that bothered about
accurate colours, more in the performance of the paint as a protective
coating so some artistic licence is acceptable. More about this later.
                 One or two bits and bobs added.
At this stage, I think I'll put it on one side and do a bit to the 1936 version.
Haddock.

[zak]

Hi Tony, nice to see you posting again, the ship looks excellent as always.
I notice that the front anchor chain is in tension and not on the deck, have you done this on purpose?

[Haddock]

It looks like that on one or two pics I've seen.
There's no evidence of any stoppers to take the weight
of the anchors so it could be brakes on the capstans that
hold the weight. I might give them a bit more sag, dunno yet.
Haddock.

[zak]

I just thought they were pretty heavy and would sag quite a lot.

[Bigkev]

Hi Haddock,
Great build, look forward to the 1915 version in due course.
Cheers,
Bigkev

[Haddock]

I just thought they were pretty heavy and would sag quite a lot.

I think you're right, I'll see if I can get some more sag.
Haddock.

[zak]

I just thought they were pretty heavy and would sag quite a lot.

I think you're right, I'll see if I can get some more sag.
Haddock.

It was not a criticism, I just assumed you knew something that I didn't. Maybe the anchors were down or being raised and this caused tension in those huge anchor chains.

[Haddock]

       A fresh pair of eyes is always welcome.
You would expect more sag than I've added,
even if the chain doesn't actually touch the deck
at it's lowest point.
I'll give it some more. It's fixed with PVA, so it should stretch a little.
Am I becoming a rivet counter, heaven forbid.
Haddock.

[Bigkev]

       A fresh pair of eyes is always welcome.
You would expect more sag than I've added,
even if the chain doesn't actually touch the deck
at it's lowest point.
I'll give it some more. It's fixed with PVA, so it should stretch a little.
Am I becoming a rivet counter, heaven forbid.
Haddock.

Ah,
But you will only be a little rivet counter....!
Bigkev

[Wizzel]

It's always good to see your ships come together Haddock and the information you share makes a great read too.  These types of ships fascinate me - I may have to be brave and give one a go...once I get my current project done!

[MSea]

Yes Wizz come over to the dark side - hohohoho

[Haddock]

It's always good to see your ships come together Haddock and the information you share makes a great read too.  These types of ships fascinate me - I may have to be brave and give one a go...once I get my current project done!

The worse that can happen is that you're not pleased with the result, so get stuck in.
It's just like any other model but, usually more to do, so it takes longer.
Haddock.

[Wizzel]

So true.  It's very easy to get disheartened at the standard of some people's output but I'm well past that now.  Time has been my enemy of late but that's at arm's length for the time being.  I may see what online bargains are on offer then...

[Bigkev]

Hey up Wizzel,
Those cheeky nautical types are 'reeling' you in.
Beware, once Haddock and Msea, get their hooks into you and ship modelling, you'll never be the same again.
You might be a wiser, better modeller with their input and advice, but never the same again.
However seeing a 'ship model' from you would be a first...!
Cheers,
Bigkev