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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Navy - Military - Battleships: => Topic started by: KenP on October 10, 2012, 06:55:34 pm

Title: Trunpeter Bismarck
Post by: KenP on October 10, 2012, 06:55:34 pm: I understand that Trumpeter are coming out with a 1:200 Bismarck in November.
Anyone got any idea of the price/
Title: Re: Trumpeter Bismarck
Post by: DickyD on October 17, 2012, 06:07:03 pm: I,ll try again and hope this doesn't disappear.

Ordered one of these for my Christmas present.

Should be available next week. (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p8/DickyD_photos/Smileys/thinking1.gif)
Title: Re: Trunpeter Bismarck
Post by: Davew on October 17, 2012, 07:01:48 pm: Hi
DickyD where did you order the Bismark from and how much.
Thanks
DaveW
Title: Re: Trumpeter Bismarck
Post by: DickyD on October 17, 2012, 07:15:22 pm: Hi Dave
I'm getting it from SHG. http://shgmodels.com/acatalog/ Not sure on the exact price but they reckon it should be about £ 175.00 plus P&P
They are also supplying the prop shafts and brass props.
Title: Re: Trunpeter Bismarck
Post by: Davew on October 17, 2012, 07:16:45 pm: Hi
DickyD thanks for that.
DaveW
Title: Re: Trunpeter Bismarck
Post by: ardarossan on October 17, 2012, 08:58:21 pm: Any more images?

Andy
Title: Re: Trumpeter Bismarck
Post by: DickyD on October 17, 2012, 09:11:00 pm: Hi Andy

The image I posted is not the actual kit, but it is the same size.

If you are interested in the Bismarck try this site.

http://www.bismarck-class.dk/ (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p8/DickyD_photos/Smileys/tumb.gif)
Title: Re: Trunpeter Bismarck
Post by: RAAArtyGunner on October 17, 2012, 10:07:07 pm: From the US

http://www.freetimehobbies.com/TRP3702.aspx

$250 dollars equates to about 154 pounds but you need to add postage.
Title: Re: Trunpeter Bismarck
Post by: rem2007 on October 18, 2012, 10:30:13 pm: from the Trumpeter site,

http://www.trumpeter-china.com/a/en/product/ship/1_200_Series/2012/1006/2250.html

looks amazing if you look at the thumbnail pics
Title: Re: Trunpeter Bismarck
Post by: DickyD on October 19, 2012, 01:24:25 pm: Thanks for that Robert (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p8/DickyD_photos/Smileys/tumb.gif)
Title: Re: Trunpeter Bismarck
Post by: rem2007 on October 19, 2012, 05:59:55 pm: I have friends who have just left for a month in China, how could we find out the price in yuan vs pound, but the package looks awfully big for a carry on %%
Title: Re: Trunpeter Bismarck
Post by: RAAArtyGunner on October 19, 2012, 08:41:21 pm: Quote from: rem2007 on October 19, 2012, 05:59:55 pm
I have friends who have just left for a month in China, how could we find out the price in yuan vs pound, but the package looks awfully big for a carry on %%

I find this fairly accurate http://www.xe.com/ucc/
Title: Re: Trumpeter Bismarck
Post by: DickyD on November 05, 2012, 11:01:58 am: I have been informed by SHG that this kit will be available in 2 to 3 weeks time.

Still I can wait as I'm not allowed to have it till Xmas so I've been told. (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p8/DickyD_photos/Smileys/crying2.gif)
Title: Re: Trunpeter Bismarck
Post by: RAAArtyGunner on November 05, 2012, 11:32:11 am: It has already arrived here for roughly 188 quid

http://www.internethobbies.com/tr1gebakmsbi.html (http://www.internethobbies.com/tr1gebakmsbi.html)

Whats SHG's price?
Title: Re: Trumpeter Bismarck
Post by: DickyD on November 05, 2012, 12:00:18 pm: Quote from: RAAArtyGunner on November 05, 2012, 11:32:11 am
It has already arrived here for roughly 188 quid

http://www.internethobbies.com/tr1gebakmsbi.html (http://www.internethobbies.com/tr1gebakmsbi.html)

Whats SHG's price?

They are not sure but they think it will be about 175 pounds.
Could not use the pound sign as it came up as a load of rubbish.
Title: Re: Trunpeter Bismarck
Post by: Davew on November 05, 2012, 12:13:57 pm: Hi
I am picking my Bismark up From Telford Model Show at the weekend, Hannets ard doing it for £199.95 post free in UK.
DaveW
Title: Re: Trunpeter Bismarck
Post by: DickyD on November 05, 2012, 12:39:20 pm: Quote from: Davew on November 05, 2012, 12:13:57 pm
Hi
I am picking my Bismark up From Telford Model Show at the weekend, Hannets ard doing it for £199.95 post free in UK.
DaveW
Take it you mean Hannants Dave.
Title: Re: Trunpeter Bismarck
Post by: Dean's Marine on November 05, 2012, 03:26:44 pm: Deans Marine will have the kit on display at Warks show this weekend, with the upgrade kits of metal gun barrels and brass etc
very many have been pre ordered
hope this helps
Regards
Deans Marine
Title: Re: Trunpeter Bismarck
Post by: Davew on November 05, 2012, 04:17:14 pm: Hi DickyD sorry about that a bit off old age got in there,Trumpeter1:200 Bismark. Free shipping within UK Mainland at Hannants , I think I have to get a large pot of glue for it as well I hope to do a build log on it when I start and also I will be fit it out for rc,

Thanks
DaveW
Title: Re: Trunpeter Bismarck
Post by: Stan on November 05, 2012, 04:22:11 pm: Try White Ensign £ 199 plus upgrade kit and free postage.

Stan :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Trunpeter Bismarck
Post by: Davew on November 05, 2012, 04:32:40 pm: Hi
Stan thanks for that but I am going to Telford to the IPMS model show I have order it from Hannants they give a 10% discount off the price when you pick up from show and also the up grade set.
Thanks
DaveW
Title: Re: Trunpeter Bismarck
Post by: DickyD on November 06, 2012, 01:16:57 pm: Quote from: Stan on November 05, 2012, 04:22:11 pm
Try White Ensign (http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=11159.0;attach=115774;image) 199 plus upgrade kit and free postage.

Stan :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))

According to their website they are charging £166.00

https://www.whiteensignmodels.com/c/1200+Scale/93/1/ (https://www.whiteensignmodels.com/c/1200+Scale/93/1/)

When you put one in your basket it comes up as
Delivery InsuranceNo Delivery Insurance £0.00
Delivery cost (inc. VAT)£30.00
Sub-Total (inc. VAT)£199.99
VAT£38.33
Order Total (inc. VAT)£229.99
https://www.whiteensignmodels.com/view-cart/ (https://www.whiteensignmodels.com/view-cart/)

Bit naughty (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p8/DickyD_photos/Smileys/Mail2.gif)
Pound sign gone again (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p8/DickyD_photos/Smileys/angry2.gif)
Title: Re: Trunpeter Bismarck
Post by: Stan on November 06, 2012, 02:07:28 pm: IF you check the White Ensign site you will see that postage will be shown on the invoice but not charged. The upgrade kit worth £24.99 is supplied free total cost with VAT £199.20p.No doubt the price will drop over the next few months but you pay the money and takes you choice
Stan. :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))