Graf Zeppelin 1:700 Scale

[Tim Crowe]

Time for another build.

This time it's an aircraft carrier a german one, no less



The model is freely available here:

RocketmanTan (Bryan Tan) on deviantART

Started by laminating the base to 2mm card and the rest of the formers including the deck to 1mm card



Reference material is a bit scarce, but evidence suggests a third lift. Also joined the sides together and cut out the boat decks.



A feature of the original was the casement guns on either side. Have had to modify the pointy end to model these properly

Tim

[VinceM]

I downloaded this one, thinking about remodelling the guns instead of making them flat as the original has. Looking forward to seeing your build.

[Don Boose]

Interesting change of pace, Tim. I am interested to see what you do with this historic ship.

Don

[Tim Crowe]

Started to add detail



Keeping things simple and a bit chunky



Added a bit of detail inside the lifts.

Plan to do a bit of painting then add the deck

Tim

[Tim Crowe]

Decks now glued on. Painted the underside first.



Planning to add extra detail to either ends



Pictures seem to show a lot of deck supports



Planning to use cocktail sticks

Tim

[Paperwarrior]

Great work thus far. I'm really enjoying watching this come together. Keep up installing the 'extras'.

Jeff

[Vermin_King]

Outstanding detail work on this. One of the things I like about Bryan's models is that they are easy enough for me to take on, but make an excellent canvas for creative folks to detail out. Thanks for sharing.

[rocketmantan]

Hehehe, great work as always! You are probably one of the best builders I know.

[Tim Crowe]

Thank you for your kind words gents



Most of the 'island' is now built up. the two wood dowels have been rounded off at either end and will serve as the sighting domes

Will soak them in CA glue before cutting them off.

Tim

[Tim Crowe]

The island bits all done:



Carved the main guns from wood.

Next stage is all the walk ways and gun platforms on either side.

Tim