HMS Hood

[Graham D]

All the bits have arrived for my build to start this weekend. So here are a few photos to get this build log started. The photo etch is from Flyhawk, the turrets are White Ensign Models.

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[Caledonia]

Looking forward to this Graham, hope to pick up some tips. All we need now is for someone to do the Bismark. Cheers Derek

 

[monica]

looks great ,Graham, will be watching this one also, good luck with it :rolleyes:

 

[papa 695]

I'm watching this one too Graham

 

[Gern]

You got more brass than plastic there Graham! Hope you can give us some tips on how to fit it.

Gern

 

[cryton 5]

hi graham ,i have bismarck 1/350 scale would like rematch ? haha good luck on build being looking

in one off fav subjects maybe i'll do model in future .cry !

 

[Graham D]

hi graham ,i have bismarck 1/350 scale would like rematch ? haha good luck on build being lookingin one off fav subjects maybe i'll do model in future .cry !

It didn't work out too well for the Hood last time, so I think I'll have to forgo a re-match

 

[Caledonia]

Hi Graham, just found this source of supply for very small chain, I have ordered the 27 Links/Inch for my KGV. Have used this company before - no problems. Cheers Derek

http://www.modeldesignconstruction.co.uk/mall/productpage.cfm/ModelDesignConstruction/_MDCDT06/-/27%20links%2Finch%20Chain%200.5m

 

[Graham D]

Caledonia,

Thanks for the info, I'll have a look

 

[Alan 45]

Now this looks great Graham she's one of my favourite warships but I'm waiting for the 1/200 scale one to come out but I will be keeping an eye on this one!

 

[Graham D]

Now this looks great Graham she's one of my favourite warships but I'm waiting for the 1/200 scale one to come out but I will be keeping an eye on this one!

I would have, but I do not have the room currently to build such a large model. The 1/350th hull takes up most of my desk space.

 

[Alan 45]

I would have, but I do not have the room currently to build such a large model. The 1/350th hull takes up most of my desk space.

Yeah that's the problem with large builds I'm loony as I have just gained a spare bedroom so I can do my ship builds again , I have a Yamato in 1/350 and that is a massive ship in that scale

I'm really looking forward to this I think you'll do a great job on Hood

 

[downscale model art]

looking forward to seeing the mighty hood in all its glory!

 

[Graham D]

Well I've made a start, filing off the molded degaussing cables and putting the photo etched degaussing cable onto the hull and drilling out the hawsaws. Even though the Flyhawk photo etch is comprehensive, it would be nice of them to have shaped degaussing cables, rather than me having to cut small bits to get the correct shape.

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[Caledonia]

Nice work Graham, can I ask how you fixed the cable? Cheers Derek

 

[Graham D]

I used gel super glue which dries within 10 - 20 secs, which gives you a bit of wiggle room. I also used thinned PVA, as I did with the Warspite, which stuck just as well, but took a lot longer to dry.

 

[Caledonia]

Thanks for that Graham, as I am doing the KGV in 1945 the degaussing cable had been repositioned internally, so no problem their, but my come across it in the future. You have done a very neat job of yours. Cheers Derek

 

[Graham D]

A bit of an update. The decks have got their laminate stuck on, and the lower hull has been primed. The deck laminate, made by Hunter, is very thin, about 1/2 as thick as a Prontos deck laminate, and does not come off the backing very easily, so in some places I had to use glue to stick it on. The registration is good and fits well.

The upper hull is slightly warped, as can be seen, but an elastic band should sort it out, as well as being a bit wide, so the deck peices do not fit properly . The rear deck is also warped.

The out of focus is due to takeing the pictures on auto, instead of aperture priority at F22.

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[Caledonia]

I have every confidence that you will overcome these issues Graham. Great work so far. Cheers Derek

 

[flyjoe180]

Nice work so far Graham, been watching from the back with interest.