Phil Reeder Posted August 11, 2008 Author Share Posted August 11, 2008 After a period,when I seemed to be in the doldrums,I`ve picked up speed again.I`ve nearly finished the boats,all that are left are the four that are on davits at the deck edge,and two to go in the large open boats. The Pom-Poms have been painted ,and attached to their relevant places.With the WEM PE,I think these looked the bees-knees. I`ve started to add the PE to the rear end of the boatdeck, I think the brass lettering included in the WEM set was a nice touch,Bye Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I am still amazed at the detail you are adding on this model Phil, great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I'm also impressed by your progress, especially the speed. I never seem to be able to proceed at anything more than a snail's pace! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Reeder Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 I'm also impressed by your progress, especially the speed. I never seem to be able to proceed at anything more than a snail's pace! Thanks O-JK,I put in about two hours per day, when I`m not working,and I`m semi-retired,and only work three days(Mon,Thurs,and Fri) a week.Having said that,I am working at my local model shop tomorrow,so I`ll slow up a bit,bye for now Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Reeder Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 Today,I`ve decided to finish the bridge area.I`d planned to use the `starfish`from the WEM PE,having looked at it ,I was daunted by the complex nature of it ,so I used the kit part instead,which doesn`t seem too bad.I altered the control tower on top of the spotting top,by adding a range-finder,I also added the torpedo look-out cabin,just below the starfish . At the rate this going,hopefully,this model is going to be finished by the end of Aug.Bye Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_sam_2000 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Your moving faster than I thought anyone could with a floaty thing. it usually takes months to finish..not A month!!!! Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Reeder Posted August 14, 2008 Author Share Posted August 14, 2008 I`ve managed to find six single guns that I can use for the 4" AA guns from my spares box.These have been fitted,and part painted,as were the 0.5" mgs. I include a view from the bow showing the bridge area. Bye for now Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Wow Phil she is taking shape nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Reeder Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 (edited) Now that I`ve received the Hood accessory pack,I can make a start on the 15" gun turrets.The Turrets in the kit are highly inaccurate,and I`ve bought a WEM set of turret replacements.I was a bit dubious of how the barrels would mate up with the turrets,but apart from removing the locating tab from the barrels,no probs were encountered. The pic below is of `B` turret,this will have a `Spanish civil war`red,white and blue bands round it.The Turret looks impressive,even at 350th scale,just think what the real thing looked like. Not much more to do ,Bye Phil Edited August 16, 2008 by Phil Reeder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Reeder Posted August 17, 2008 Author Share Posted August 17, 2008 I`ve part-painted the 15" turrets,and test fitted them.The two front turrets are each slightly different.however the two aft are identical.The main mast and boat crane have been attached to the model.I replaced the upper mast with plastic tubing and brass rod. This will be probably the last post for the construction side of things,next photos you`ll see will be of the finished model(I Hope!) bye Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Wow Phil, is she nearly there? She looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Reeder Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 I thought I`d do one last post,on the `Mighty `ood`,before the model is finished .I`ve finished all the 15" turrets,and a start has been made on the rigging. Regarding the order of colours on B turret,some "experts" say that blue should be foremost,however ,looking photos ,I`m convinced that red should be foremost,like RAF fin flashes,but I may be wrong.The blue disc on top of A turret,indicates the at the ship is a flagship,and shouldn`t be `Buzzed`!See you in the `Gallery`in due course. bye Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Reeder Posted August 24, 2008 Author Share Posted August 24, 2008 The Hood is now finished ,if you`re interested the photos are on the gallery.Bye Phil http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.p...mp;#entry214175 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPNGROATS Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Phil: Simply a lovely build of an iconic ship. Your tribute to the lost crewmen will be appreciated by many who view your effort. Cheers, ggc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Phil she is simply stunning, well done sir. I just hope my USS Hornet comes out as good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brews Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Reeder Posted October 5, 2008 Author Share Posted October 5, 2008 (edited) Just a sad footnote to my Mighty `ood,Mr Ted Briggs passed away today,aged 86.He was the last survivor from HMS Hood,he has joined his shipmates With the deepest respect Phil Edited October 5, 2008 by Phil Reeder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz greenwood Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I've read and seen interviews with Mr Briggs many times, and he always seemed such a nice man. He will be missed, as all his shipmates are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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