I felt it may be interesting to post something on the Gneisenau. It's a very welcome break from aeroplanes, of which I have several on the go. The Tamiya 1/700 scale kit is getting on a bit, but it goes together well.
The opening stages, the deck sections and the main and aft superstructure build up very quickly. The deck fittings, AA guns, searchlights and so on do need some cleaning up. A steady hand and a sharp blade are what's required here.
With most parts fitted, I applied the first undercoat. I left the forward superstructure and funnel assemblies loose. This has really helped while spraying and painting was going on.
The picture above shows the model mostly built, mostly painted and now waiting for the wash to dry. The main and secondary turrets are painted and are drying separately from the model. More on this interesting little build later.
With ony the sea planes to attach and a few last bits and pieces, the build is complete. This is the first capital ship I have built for years - very enjoyable it was too.And finally, not only was the Gneisenau famous for the 'Channel Dash' but also for appearing on my blog that is supposed to be about aircraft. That's fame!
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