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DKM Bismarck

a photo feature by Kostas Katseas
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Building the DKM Bismarck...
My latest commission in 1/350, the Revell Bismarck is a very nice kit and a definite improvement upon the old Tamiya kit.However for someone who wants to super detail there is still room available for improvements.

I used the old GMM etched set which was designed for the Tamiya kit , as my client requested and as a consequense some parts (catapult for example) are not 100% compatible and they do not fit as they should.Apart from that it is a relatively stress free construction.The sea is made with silicone and mixed cotton in places to simulate the froth and the splashes.

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About the Author

About Kostas Katseas (Angeleyes)
FROM: DRAMA, GREECE / Ελλάδα


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rokket2001
She's really smashing those waves, beautiful.
OCT 15, 2009 - 08:53 PM
skipper
Hi Kostas Another terrific good presentation, always full of dynamic! The sea effect really makes it (even) more powerful! Congratulations Cheers, Rui
OCT 16, 2009 - 03:53 AM
Skayden
Agreed, the model is impressive but the ocean effects really steal the show. That really causes it to make the leap from a miniature representation of a warship to an instant in time frozen in a glass case. You can't look at that without seeing motion.
OCT 16, 2009 - 05:05 AM
goldenpony
I showed some of the raw images to my wife when I was working on this. She was amazed this was a model. Set that same model on a flat ocean and it is normal. Add this water and BAM!
OCT 16, 2009 - 07:23 AM
Angeleyes
Thank you all. This is a small preview on some of the models i am working on at the moment .All are due untill this xmass but i think based on my current rate of work , i will be finishing them a lot sooner. The list includes another commission for a Bismarck (surprise surprise) 2 hood , 1 repulse all 1/350 plus several 700 like another bismarck , 2 tirpitz, 1 nagato, 1 missouri, all in the same style as the bismarck. The images just show basically the deck painting after i applied the oil washes. All are going to be in some sort of heavy sea , with bow going in or coming out with a splash.
OCT 16, 2009 - 08:10 AM
CaptSonghouse
Man, those types of pics look familiar....I think I will produce a photo tour of my home, featuring the fleet and the Karlshaven Yards, too! --Karl
OCT 16, 2009 - 08:54 AM
skipper
Considering I am able to finish three or four models per year... You are going full steam ahead! Rui
OCT 16, 2009 - 09:15 AM
JMartine
Amazing work... ship and waterworks.... not only 'good stuff" but also inspirational. thanks for sharing!
OCT 21, 2009 - 01:45 PM
FalkeEins
.. I'll say ....super build & display
OCT 22, 2009 - 02:14 AM
Spiff
Fantastic work! The model itself is superb and the rough seas really make for an incredibly well done scene! Very impressive!
NOV 17, 2009 - 07:48 AM
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