I am building Hellers Bismarck and need some help.

I am stumped as to painting. Should I glue the hull together and then paint it before I do anything else. This is what my dad did and he said it worked.

Or

Should I put it together first and paint it later. THis doesnt make sense to me, there would be to much fuss with the little parts and overspray.

Thanks!

~Chip

Hi Chip!!

You can make a mix!
For the Hull and Deck you can put it together and paint it.
For the Superstructures, Turrets, Funnel, catapults and Arado seaplanes you can make sub-assemblies, and treat them as so. You have to check what delicate parts need to be painted in advance - study the instructions and check which parts will be un-accessible once assembled and paint them first.

Don't be a stranger and if need further help... you know where to came!

Skipper

Chip why don't you hold off a bit working on the kit. On 1 August we kick off the Dreadnaught Campaign and it sure would be neat if you join in. We'll even give you a beautiful campaign ribbon when you are doe.

No need to fret gents, I got a Tirpitz thats waiting for me to. I could really use that campaign ribbon to. I just don't know what to do, I think I will just go to bed. :-)

Thanks guys!

~Chip