DKM Scharnhorst 1943 - 1/350 Dragon Kit + extras

[Guest]

This is my next project after I have a break from my KGV. First photo shows the thickness of the Box compared to the KGV which gives a clue to the models complexity.


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The basic kit contains 1,300 parts, which comes in 14 Plastic bags containing 29 plastic sprues + Hull + bag with 5 PE sheets + stand.


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Have added aftermarket MK1 wooden deck and MK1 enhancements containing 3 PE sheets + wooden decks for ships boats.


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As before will be using Lifecolor paint set and for the WW2 Kriegsmarine.


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I won't be starting for a month or two as the Boss has given me the 2015 maintenance plan.


Derek

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[papa 695]

I will look forward to this one Derek

[Guest]

Thanks Ian, I am seriously running out of storage space. I have a 1/350 Type VIIB U-Boat which I was going to make the 'Golden Horseshoe' U-99 berthed alongside the Scharnhorst in an icy water Dio. I know it didn't happen, but I thought it would make a nice Dio, storage space is the problem. I have plenty of time to think about it. Derek

[spanner570]

Derek, there is a famous photo of Scharnhorst 'saluting' Gunther Prien's U47 returning to port after his epic attack on Scapa Flow.


So who's to say, before his capture in 1941, our mate Otto didn't at some time berth alongside Scharnhorst for a few drinky poos during the early stages of WW2?


It would be a brave man to state it didn't happen....In any case who cares, it will make a great diorama.


Good luck when you make a start...


Ron

[Guest]

Thanks Ron, The only 'contact' U-99 had with Scharnhorst that I have found so far is when Scharnhorst's Aircraft mistook it for a British Submarine and attacked it damaging it sufficiently for it to return to port for repairs.


Derek

[Guest]

Holy moly! For the first time ever, I'm excited to watch a ship build! That kit looks great Derek!

[Guest]

I'll be watching, should be a good build

[Guest]

HELP PLEASE


Was trawling the internet doing my research on this vessel, and saw a model of the Scharnhorst with the Turret tops painted Red. Did some more research and found that two German Destroyers had been accidentally sunk by the Luftwaffe; following these incidents it became standard procedure for Capital Ships to paint their Turret Tops either Red or Yellow when the vessels entered waters patrolled by the Luftwaffe in order to prevent a repeat. I am guessing that the Swastikas fitted on the Fore and Aft decks were also part of this temporary identification procedure.


Question: - Can anyone confirm that the Swastikas were only present when the Turrets were painted Red/Yellow. I am pretty sure they were, can't think the Germans would provide 'bulls eyes' for the RAF/Fleet Air Arms.

[spanner570]

Just had a scan on Google Images. It would seem she had various colour schemes. What year were you thinking of modelling her on Derek? That will narrow the search a bit.....

[aaron]

Good luck on this epic build mate 1300+ parts...wow. Good luck on the research, often my bane leading to putting the lid back on.

[Guest]

Just had a scan on Google Images. It would seem she had various colour schemes. What year were you thinking of modelling her on Derek? That will narrow the search a bit.....

Hi Ron, I think it applied to all ships of any colour scheme, the red/yellow turret tops, and I think, the deck swasticas were only painted temporarily whilst the vessels were within Luftwaffe range. The procedure came in after the two German Destroyers were sunk by the Luftwaffe, don't know which year this happened.


Only reason I raised it is the Kit comes with the deck swastikas, but the paint scheme makes no mention of the turret tops. Thanks for your help Ron. Derek

[Guest]

Derek, there is a famous photo of Scharnhorst 'saluting' Gunther Prien's U47 returning to port after his epic attack on Scapa Flow.
So who's to say, before his capture in 1941, our mate Otto didn't at some time berth alongside Scharnhorst for a few drinky poos during the early stages of WW2?


It would be a brave man to state it didn't happen....In any case who cares, it will make a great diorama.


Good luck when you make a start...


Ron

Hi Ron, Found this unbelievable 1/700 Dio showing Scharnhorst/U-47 meeting, look at all the figures on Scharnies Deck. Derek


http://www.finewaterline.com/pages/gallery/battleships/kkscharnorst39/kkscharnhorst39.htm

[Alan 45]

I like the sharnhorst and that looks right up my street , how much was this little bundle ?

[Guest]

The Kit and upgrade PE set was a Christmas present, I bought the Wooden Deck. I would guess it was less than £200 approx. the Dragon kit is getting harder to find now, but still possible to find

[spanner570]

Hi Ron, Found this unbelievable 1/700 Dio showing Scharnhorst/U-47 meeting, look at all the figures on Scharnies Deck. Derek
http://www.finewaterline.com/pages/gallery/battleships/kkscharnorst39/kkscharnhorst39.htm

That's bonkers, It looks like some of those diddy people on her turret are actually saluting! Amazing stuff and thanks for sharing.