Hachette Agora Models BISMARCK Manual
STAGE 01: INITIAL PARTS OF THE UPPER DECK
STAGE 02: THE FOREMOST 38CM GUN TURRET
STAGE 03: ONBOARD AIRCRAFT
ARADO AR 196
STAGE 04: THE TWO CATAPULTS AND A
MOTOR TEST
STAGE 05: THE ANCHOR CAPSTANS AND
ANCHOR CHAIN OPENINGS
STAGE 06: THE SECOND KEEL SECTION
STAGE 07: GEARBOX FOR THE
BOW ANCHORS I
STAGE 08: A SECTION OF THE HULL AND
DECK DETAILS
Pack 01 |Build Instructions
Your 1:200 scale model of the legendary battleship Bismarck is packed with
intricate details which precisely replicate every aspect of this state-of-the-
art warship. Each piece has been created using premium quality materials to
bring maximum enjoyment during your complete build.
In your first model pack, you will assemble:
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North America Edition by Agora Models
PACK 1
Not suitable for children under the age of 14. This product is not a toy and is not designed for use in play. Keep
the parts out of the reach of small children. Some parts may have sharp edges. Please handle them with care.
Advice from the experts
Spare screws are included with each part. Occasionally, you may
be instructed to keep spare or unused screws for a later stage.
Keep these spares in a safe place and label them correctly.
Please make sure you don’t mix up the screws. They look quite
similar, but the threads do vary slightly. Using the wrong screws
may damage the parts.
When securing parts together using multiple screws, fit each
screw loosely to ensure all the parts are correctly aligned before
gently tightening them firmly, but not overtight, in the order in
which you placed them.
The screwdriver can be magnetised by stroking it with a magnet
(fridge magnet, etc.) enabling it to hold the screws and make
assembly easier.
If a screw is tight going into a metal part, do not force it as you
may shear the head off. Remove it and put a tiny smear of Vaseline,
soap or light oil on the thread. That will lubricate it and make it
easier to drive home.
During the course of this build, you will receive many pieces that
you will assemble immediately – following the instructions in the
corresponding stage – and other pieces that you should store
safely to one side, for use in future assembly stages.
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NOTES BEFORE STARTING TO ASSEMBLE
STAGE 01
INITIAL PARTS OF THE UPPER DECK
Note: The official name of the part, which you will find embossed on some of the metal components,
is BS-XXX-YY. BS stands for Bismarck, X for the stage number and Y for the part number. For greater
clarity, we always use the short form in these instructions. For example, BS001-01 becomes 1-01.
COMPONENTS CHECKLIST
1-01: Forward section
of the upper deck
1-02: The warping winch
baseplate
1-03: Two capstan drums
1-04: Capstan head
1-05: Capstan head
lower part
1-06: Two housings
1-07: The bow section
of the hull
1-08: Six bollards
1-09: Small hatch
1-10: Large hatch
We recommend using these
tools to assemble the
Bismarck most effectively:
nCutting mat or card
nCraft knife
nSuperglue
nSmall screwdriver
nTweezers
nToothpicks
nSandpaper
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NOTES BEFORE STARTING WORK
Cut open the packaging carfully,
to avoid damaging any parts. If you
use a craft knife always take care.
Remove the plastic parts from the
frame by carefully cutting through
the sprues that connect them.
Take care that small parts do not
fly off when cutting through the
sprues that connect them. If you can
see any remains of the connecting
sprues still attached to the plastic
parts you have cut out, remove them
using very fine sandpaper.
Always apply the superglue extremely
sparingly! We recommend that you use
superglue gel, which can be applied
with pinpoint accuracy to the relevant
surface using a toothpick.
Quick tips when glueing parts:
• Test-fit the parts before applying glue.
• Keep some cotton buds handy to wipe
away any surplus glue.
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01. ASSEMBLING THE WARPING WINCH
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Take the baseplate of the warping
winch 1-02 and the two capstan
drums 1-03. Test fit the drums in the
winch to see how they fit. Apply a
tiny drop of superglue to the small
end of each of the capstan drums
using a cocktail stick.
Glue the two capstan drums 1-03 to
the base plate 1-02.
Glue the capstan head 1-04 firmly to
the lower part of the capstan head
1-05 by applying a small amount of
superglue to the recessed sides of
the capstan head. The inset shows
the two parts fixed together. Place it
safely on one side, as it will not be
attached to the warping winch until
a later stage.
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02. ATTACHING THE BOLLARDS, HOUSINGS AND HATCHES
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Apply a little superglue to the
underside of the warping winch 1-02
that you have just assembled and
seat it firmly in the large recess in
the upper deck 1-01.
The photo shows the warping winch
1-02 firmly glued in position. Glue
the two housings 1-06 into the two
rectangular openings a little further
astern on the upper deck with
openings facing the rear of the deck.
Glue the first two bollards 1-08
firmly into position in the large
circular openings on the starboard
(right) edge of the upper deck.
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The next two bollards 1-08 are
glued firmly into position at the
same place on the port (left) side of
the upper deck.
Finally, glue the following parts to the
front of the upper deck in the
positions shown: the two remaining
bollards 1-08, the small hatch 1-09
and the large hatch 1-10. NOTE: the
two hatches have hinges on one side.
These should be towards the bow of
the deck (see arrows on part 1–10).
Completed work
The photograph shows your
assembly so far. The bow section of
the hull (1-07) will be needed when
you come to follow the instructions
in Stage 3. Label and store carefully
until then.
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01. DETAILS FOR THE ARMOURED HOOD
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STAGE 02
THE FOREMOST 38CM GUN TURRET
COMPONENTS CHECKLIST
2-01: Revolving turret housing
2-02: Base plate of the turret
2-03: Connector for barrels
2-04: Motor mounting (upper)
2-05: Two ventilators
2-06: Cradle with base plate
2-07: Clutch shaft
2-08: Motor mounting (lower)
2-09: Ring
2-10: Two gun barrels
2-11: Tension spring
2-12: Electric motor
2-13: Two ladders
PB: Eleven 2 x 6 mm screws
Keep any extra
screws as spares.
Due to variations in
lighting during
photography, occasionally
parts may appear a
different colour.
Take the two ladders 2-13. Fix the ladders to either
side of the housing by inserting their feet into the
small holes. If necessary, secure the ladders with
the tiniest drop of superglue. Carefully remove
any surplus glue with a cotton bud or similar.
Place the housing of the gun turret 2-01 on your
worktop. Take the two ventilators 2-05 and, after
testing how they fit, apply a tiny drop of superglue
on the shaped end (see inset). Fix the ventilators in
place on either side of the housing as shown.
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02. THE FRICTION CLUTCH
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Take the two gun barrels 2-10 and the
connector 2-03. Apply a little superglue to the
stud at the end of the first barrel and attach it
to the connector.
Repeat this process with the second barrel 2-10.
When gluing the two barrels, make sure that
they are exactly aligned, so they are parallel,
following the line of the barrel connector.
Insert the clutch shaft 2-07 into the opening of
the ring 2-09 as shown.
Fit the ring 2-09 into the rear of connector 2-03.
Have the clutch shaft 2-07 ready. NOTE: do NOT
glue this or any of the following components.
Fit the tension spring 2-11 over the front of the
clutch shaft 2-07as shown. Have the cradle with
base plate 2-06 ready.
Turn the gun barrel assembly over and insert
it into the cradle 2-06 in the direction of the
arrow. Make sure the gun barrels are pushed
in so the clutch shaft is against the vertical
edge of the cradle (circled in red).
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03. ASSEMBLING THE MOTOR
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Fit the upper part of the motor mounting 2-04
on the cradle base plate 2-06. A stud on the
base of the motor mounting fits in a slot in the
base plate.
Turn the assembly over and fix the top of the
motor mounting 2-04 in place with two PB
screws through the cradle base plate 2-06.
This photo shows the motor 2-12 correctly inserted
into the mounting. The edge of the board with the
cables attached is uppermost and the end of the
motor fits in the recess in the clutch shaft (see arrow).
With the gun barrels pushed forwards, fit the motor
2-12 into the top of the motor mounting 2-04. Make
sure the motor is the right way round with the
cables at the upper edge of the green board.
Fix the motor mountings together with two PB
screws so that the motor is held firmly in place.
NOTE: The motor protrudes at the rear of the
assembly and the clutch shaft protrudes slightly
beyond the base plate (circled in red).
Have two PB screws ready. Fit the lower part
of the motor mounting 2-08 over the upper
part 2-04.
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