Tamiya 1/350 KGV plus extras

[Ian M]

Looking better and better each visit.
All those lids for the hatches make a big difference.

 

[boatman]

Looking better and better each visit.
All those lids for the hatches make a big difference.

Yes i aggree with you Ian Bob m8ty is doin a fine job on this exsselent build as i love these big battle wagon would love to do a scratchbuild in 1/72 but it would be way to big an heavy an lookin at the front turret with 4 gun barrels i bet it was a tight sqezze in there for the gunners crew
ATB
chris b

 

[Ian M]

Hope I am not posting to much, do not want to be boring you all to sleep ??

By no means what so ever. You keep posting away.
It is a very good thread that shows a big war canoe build 'warts and all' and how you overcome them.
I for one will be sorry if you stopped posting these updates. Keep 'em coming!

Good tip about the glue brush as well. I have problems with the Tamiya stuff getting to the stuff in the bottom!
A rather good 'tool' to have at hand, for normal glue, CA. etc. (thin glues designed to wick) is a thing called a Glue-looper

http://www.creativedynamicllc.com/the-glue-looper.html

Work well (if you have CA that works that is). I think I got some from Johns shop.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Bob
The pe takes time but is worth it. The detail it gives is excellent.
Jim

 

[rickoshea52]

I have the PoW under construction but I’m not using etched brass on mine as it’s the first ship I’ve ever built.
Watching with interest and taking notes as an option for any other ships I decide to build.

 

[boatman]

I have the PoW under construction but I’m not using etched brass on mine as it’s the first ship I’ve ever built.
Watching with interest and taking notes as an option for any other ships I decide to build.

HI Rick you say you have POW under contruction could you please show your build on here as we'd love to see it an some full size piccies cheers
chris b

 

[rickoshea52]

I haven’t been taking photos of my build so far, the hull and main decks are done and painted - I used a self adhesive wood deck set because I didn’t like the idea of all that masking. I’ll post some photos when I get home in a week or two.

 

[BattleshipBob]

Thank you all for your comments and interest!! Lovely

Right try to stay awake

Finished the PE deck hatches but not happy with the Eduard set, says fit no 30 to 4 hatches but only 1 on the fret and still a good few with no PE for them, poor.

The box is an ideal storage box as well!



Going to try to remove the horrible deck mounted cable/hose reels with PE ones

Started on the rear superstructure, added PE door, used card to fill in the slots for the wall mounted reels, added filler and drilled portholes


Strange that the PE set does not come with replacement ladders???

 

[boatman]

NO MORE ? WOW though Bob m8ty she lookin a big bruiser in the box please show more shots of the hull from different angles an i wonder why these big battle wagon had two ankors on the strb side

 

[scottie3158]

Bob,
Really starting to look good. I have never thought of using PVA for etch.

 

[BattleshipBob]

NO MORE ? WOW though Bob m8ty she lookin a big bruiser in the box please show more shots of the hull from different angles an i wonder why these big battle wagon had two ankors on the strb side

She's a lump alright, not a clue about the anchors, think Hood had 2 on st/board as well??

Bob,
Really starting to look good. I have never thought of using PVA for etch.

Hi Paul, always found CA a pain, read about PVA in the ship building book I bought, seems to hold ok, give plenty of wiggle room, easy to get part off and clean up, I add a drop of water to it.

 

[BattleshipBob]

While here, found the 3 missing PE hatches no 30, for some reason they were on another fret meaning 2 separate 30's!! Also cut off the horrible deck reels. Next Mr surfacer black primer on the hull and decks

 

[boatman]

HI Bob m8ty did you cut off them horrible deck reels.? an fit the P/E ones ?
chris b

 

[Roadie]

Being a newbie on the forum I’ve just found this thread.
The KGV is on my list at a later date.
My father was on the KGV from 1943-46. He was in Singapore on VJ Day, I do believe that something do do with the surrender of Japan happened on the ship, will investigate more on that. I’ve also asked him for all his photos of his time on board her. Unfortunately he got sent back to the UK with Pluersy and unfortunately got invalided out the RN.
But at 94 I might have to wait a while for them.

 

[Ian M]

Coming along nicely Bob.
I can see that you are now addicted to PE detail for ships! Beware, some of it is not better than what it replaces. Most of the time it makes a great difference.
Ah! cable reels... Might want to look into this but I am pretty sure that they where covered while at sea and not in use...

Why do big boaty things often have two anchors on the starboard side and only one on the portside....The clue is in the names given to the side of the ship. .
Two anchors on the portside could get very much in the way when laid to port. Whereas being on the starboard (from stearboard) they could be chucked over if the need arose without landing on some poor dockers head.

 

[BattleshipBob]

HI Bob m8ty did you cut off them horrible deck reels.? an fit the P/E ones ?
chris b

Hi Chris

Cut them off with a pair of sharp side cutters, sanded and thankfully the damage will be hidden by wood deck

Made a few reels, some not so good, thankfully have spare PE frames with the deck.

Had problems doing a good square cut job cutting, hence my gillotine questions, will have to practice more, got a lot of rods lol
Will paint and fit after wood deck, to ensure correct positioning.

Coming along nicely Bob.
I can see that you are now addicted to PE detail for ships! Beware, some of it is not better than what it replaces. Most of the time it makes a great difference.
Ah! cable reels... Might want to look into this but I am pretty sure that they where covered while at sea and not in use...

Why do big boaty things often have two anchors on the starboard side and only one on the portside....The clue is in the names given to the side of the ship. .
Two anchors on the portside could get very much in the way when laid to port. Whereas being on the starboard (from stearboard) they could be chucked over if the need arose without landing on some poor dockers head.

Not sure about addicted Ian maybe scared lol !! but can see why it's used, does make a big difference on some parts, so far, some of the moulded hatches are staying, as you say Ian not much difference.

Can agree that the reels would be covered at sea, so might try to make covers, my god what am I saying!!!!

however going right out of my comfort zone, going to cut square holes in the rear superstructure upper deck, the PE supplies ladders but no holes on the kit deck, will double check measurements before drilling.

You can see the ladder by the crane, on both sides, a new adventure for me, but remember this is another practice ship!

Sorry Ian, forgot, thanks for the anchor explanation!

 

[BattleshipBob]

Being a newbie on the forum I’ve just found this thread.
The KGV is on my list at a later date.
My father was on the KGV from 1943-46. He was in Singapore on VJ Day, I do believe that something do do with the surrender of Japan happened on the ship, will investigate more on that. I’ve also asked him for all his photos of his time on board her. Unfortunately he got sent back to the UK with Pluersy and unfortunately got invalided out the RN.
But at 94 I might have to wait a while for them.

Thank your dad for his service Roadie, he has my deep respect. As far as I know the Japanese surrender was on USS Missouri but KGV was anchored near by so your dad was part of a very historic occasion! Would luv to see his pic, wonderful to have!

 

[Jim R]

Hi Bob
Coming on a treat. All credit to you for going the extra mile and trying new things. Can be exciting and rewarding but there are often some frustrations along the way.
Jim

 

[BattleshipBob]

Hi Bob
Coming on a treat. All credit to you for going the extra mile and trying new things. Can be exciting and rewarding but there are often some frustrations along the way.
Jim

Thanks Jim, never had to do this with a StuG lol!

 

[BattleshipBob]

Have some of the excellent VMS tarp paper, used before to make tarps so will try to make covers for the reels