Hedwig Von Wissmann - Version 2

Hedwig Von Wissmann - note the extensive awnings present

My original model for Hedwig Von Wissmann was lacking a certain something. In common with many ships when operating in tropical climates, Hedwig Von Wissmann was often photographed with awnings in place as protection from the sun.

Hedwig Von Wissmann - version 1 (bottom left)

My first attempt at building her dispensed with the awnings - these would probably be taken down when clearing for action - and I was not entirely satisfied with the height of her bridge superstructure.

The days wore on and so the satisfaction level diminished even further so inevitably, steps had to be taken - the result of which you can see below.

Version 2. I opted to leave the bridge awning in place and by placing a 1cm square piece of 3mm MDF painted black on the half inch square lower bridge. The awning itself - the ‘roof’ - is a half inch square of card.

The side profile. The smaller recessed black piece gives the perception of depth and raises the height of the structure to something more suitable.

I realise this is a but a small piece of work but the end result is something I am far happier with and it certainly looks better. It is also another modelling technique that could be readily used on similar vessels and so has been saved in the brain cell.