1/700 DKM Bismarck
& tirpitz
Photo etch set by Tom's
ModelWorks
One of the most popular models built today is the infamous
battleship Bismarck. Tom's Modelworks has released a set dedicated to the
two German Battleships. This set features relief etched aircraft shed doors
and catapult covers to allow you to model the ship with the catapults extended
or retracted, a nice touch. The bridge wings are specific to each ship
and will give your ship a real scale appearance.
Included in the set are;
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Two and three bar hand rails, in various stantion intervals
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Vertical ladders and inclined stairs
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Stack grill caps for both ships
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Handling cranes for both ships
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FuMO 23 radar
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FuMB7 radar
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FuMB4 radar
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FuMB6 radar
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Catapult deck plating
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Aircraft catapults
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Catapult cable wheels
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Bridge wing extensions (solid and open frame gusset style)
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Walkways and rails for bridge wing extensions
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Cable wheels and hook
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Port and starboard side aircraft shed doors
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Rear aircraft shed doors See closeup
on right
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Stack vents
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Ar196 float plane props and float struts
The instructions are more detailed than some of the earlier
releases, but could benefit from more auxiliary view in a 3D perspective,
especially the Radar assemblies. They show all the individual parts and
in most cases list the plastic parts they are designed to replace. The
superstructure views showing the various radar mounting is a nice touch.
Instructions (click to enlarge)
I am impressed with this set, the relief etching and custom
tailored parts give the modeler the option of creating a super detailed
German Battleship. That level of detail is usually reserved for 1/350 ships.
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