Trumpeter 1/350 DKM H Class Battleship - my way

[Madhatter]

hey guys and gals

So, just finished off this fun "little" project - Trumpeter's 350th "H-Class" theoretical battleship. I'm a big fan of WHIFs and this was an opportunity ot do something a little different from the usual Bismarck grey we seem to see a lot of. I was originally going to do a pretty wild black and red style camo, but I happened upon a picture of a WOWS scheme which I thought was pretty cool, so I went with the pattern but changed the colours to suit my own taste.
I hand painted all those little figures on the deck (Tamiya set) with a toothpick and added some ropes and wires etc from the cranes etc - just to add some life into it. The only aftermarket item on this whole kit is the wooden deck veneer. All PE etc is included in the kit which is a nice touch.
Painted in mostly NATO Black, flat red and neutral grey - Tamiya LP and Gunze
Assembly: very straight forward and pretty much all parts fir nicely. There are some seriously small parts in there too - even by my standards.
I thought briefly about adding lights but I just couldn't be bothered - too hard.

































I think that's enough pictures. It was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed building this one. I have the Montana to do as well with all it's PE goodies but not for a while yet I think
As always, thanks for stopping by and having a look
Si

[PR19_Kit]

You painted the figures with a TOOTHPICK!!!!!?? 

How ever many are there of them?

[Madhatter]

Thanks Kit 
There are meant to be 144 per pack but I lost 4 to breakage and I had 3 sprue, but I'm pretty sure there isn't 140 of them. I'd count them for you but yeah nah, not gonna    too tired for that

[NARSES2]

That seriously fantastic   

[Joe C-P]

Quite the impressive build!  The figures add visual interest.   

[Old Wombat]

That's fantastic, Si! Love it!    

[Glenn Gilbertson]

A work of art - well done!

[Captain Canada]

Very nice ! Looks rather sinister in those colours. Love all the little dudes, they really do bring the ship to life. cheers

[Madhatter]

thanks for the kind feedback guys - really appreciated   
I'm going to enter it into next years Expo (with no expectations of placing anywhere) - I just want to see how they'll judge it given it's a paper ship 

[zenrat]

    

[buzzbomb]

More Si magic.... just awesome, the colours just kick this so far along.