Nick C Posted May 19, 2019 Author Share Posted May 19, 2019 On 5/11/2019 at 9:38 AM, Ex-FAAWAFU said: Tin foil! Of course; why didn’t I think of that? I’m gradually assembling extras for a future Merit 1/350 Ark Royal, and since she will be depicted at sea (working hypothesis is turning into wind to launch the fatal Bismarck strike) I need to cover most of the boats. I’d already ordered some North Star goodies - bridge kit, HACS, pom-pom directors - and having seen yours I’m very glad I had. Your Hood is looking magnificent. Thanks Crisp I tried tissue paper soaked in glue first but it fell apart - the foil looks ok. Good luck with the 1/350 Ark Royal - I've go that in the stash as well, looking forward to starting it, I'll be on the look out for yours. The North star bits are very nice! Cheers Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted July 1, 2019 Author Share Posted July 1, 2019 Bit of progress over the last month or so, in between holidaying in the sunshine Main mast is painted and assembled; Modified the foremast starfish to add the 2 semi circular platforms at the aft end from spare quad vickers bases cut in half; And added the access platform on the starboard side; Spotting top with the moulded windows completely sanded away and replaced with etch, the aft bulkhead needed rebuilding in plasticard; Railings and radar; And doors on the aft end, dry fit on the platform after building up the starfish; Yards assembled from Flyhawk etch and brass rod, the kit bits are too chncky and bendy; Foretop painted up and yard assembled with supports from 0.5mm plastic rod; Front view - the coloured lenses on the bow and port and starboard lights are little decal squares; Made up a couple of lights for the bridge sides as well out of spare etch and rod; She's nearly ready for putting together - honest guv!! Cheers Nick 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Stunning details there Nick eye watering good. beefy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Beautiful work Nick. This is a pleasure to watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 +3 Lovely, jubbly. Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted July 16, 2019 Author Share Posted July 16, 2019 Evening all, Spotting a few issues with the build that need correcting and then last little detailed bits; Doors on the aft funnels are modeled open - but can't be when in situ with skyligts; So, one open, one closed; And I noticed the the waterline's all wrong, way to low (had the same problem on Trumpy HMS Repulse a few years ago but didn't notice until too late). It looks the water line plate supplied is effectively at the top of the hull below the boot top, I painted it black to represent the boot top which makes her sit too high in the water.Makes you wonder why Trumpetter supplier a water line plate that's underwater, but hey ho, my fault should have realised earlier. Masked up to show the difference - it's quite a lot really; And sprayed; Better I think especially as she was renowned for having a flooded quarter deck. The issue now is that she sits too high on the pre-made base, so jigsaw out and a spare piece of board glue beneath; Packed up by a few mm and she looks ok I think; Added the 'drain pipes' on the side from 0.3mm wire - I know, should have done these about 3 months ago 🙄; And the yards missing from the kit from 0.5mm rod and some tamiya tape; Railings and splinter shield supports on the aft deck; Davits and life rings; Last bits made up for painting - the little loop on right is half a chain link on a plasticard base for holding down the main derrick hook when stowed; And the boxes on the right of this one are engine room vets for the aft end of the boat deck from plastic strip with pom-pom ammo belts for the vent mesh - not perfect but better than the moulded squares on the kit; Decks have had a wash of thinned Tamiya acrylic to tone em down; A coat of Klear on everything prior to a pin wash next and she can go together - finally!! Thanks for looking. Cheers Nick 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Impressive ! Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Oh all those fiddling little things Cracking job there Nick 👍🏻 beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Beautiful. She really didn’t have much freeboard, did she? No wonder she was semi-perpetually awash down aft. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Don't know how I ever missed this one. Such impressive work here Nick, and a real lesson on finescale 1/350 ship construction. Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted July 21, 2019 Author Share Posted July 21, 2019 On 7/17/2019 at 12:17 AM, Ex-FAAWAFU said: Beautiful. She really didn’t have much freeboard, did she? No wonder she was semi-perpetually awash down aft. I konw, some of the film and pics of her underway are amazing, the quarterdeck's virtually wash in high heavy seas. Wonder if she was designed to be like that or if it was a consequence of extra weight (armour presumably) being added over her lifetime? Cheers Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted July 21, 2019 Author Share Posted July 21, 2019 On 7/16/2019 at 6:27 PM, longshanks said: Impressive ! Kev Cheers Kev On 7/16/2019 at 7:43 PM, beefy66 said: Oh all those fiddling little things Cracking job there Nick 👍🏻 beefy I know what you mean, but that's half the fun!! On 7/17/2019 at 9:35 AM, Terry1954 said: Don't know how I ever missed this one. Such impressive work here Nick, and a real lesson on finescale 1/350 ship construction. Terry Cheers Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev The Modeller Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Good save on the bow, what filler did you use I'm wondering I've never had that issue? Superb work mate, I'm going to follow along with interest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted July 28, 2019 Author Share Posted July 28, 2019 On 7/25/2019 at 8:07 AM, Kev The Modeller said: Good save on the bow, what filler did you use I'm wondering I've never had that issue? Superb work mate, I'm going to follow along with interest Hi Kev, thanks for the comment I used Squadron White filler en-masse to ruin the bow, and the same stuff in thin layers to fix it - you live and learn!! Cheers Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev The Modeller Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 The filler is obviously a little hot when applied thickly and would suggest is solvent based. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted July 28, 2019 Author Share Posted July 28, 2019 19 minutes ago, Kev The Modeller said: The filler is obviously a little hot when applied thickly and would suggest is solvent based. Yep, I'm not whether it actually got hot or it was just the solvent flashing off as it cured, lesson well and truly learned! Bit of progress over the last couple of week; Turrets finished bar a matt varnish - not sure what the wires over the top were for - any ideas? Main mast and derrick pre-rigged as far as possible before fixing; Breakwaters, cable reels and vents fitted; Cheers Nick 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foeth Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 (edited) 36 minutes ago, Nick Charnock said: Turrets finished bar a matt varnish - not sure what the wires over the top were for - any ideas? "Storm wire" (AOTS Hood). Post no longer present on B-turret on X-turret after about 1932 as far as I can tell and I cannot see the wire itself on my early-war pictures? Edited July 28, 2019 by foeth 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted July 28, 2019 Author Share Posted July 28, 2019 1 hour ago, foeth said: "Storm wire" (AOTS Hood). Post no longer present on B-turret on X-turret after about 1932 as far as I can tell and I cannot see the wire itself on my early-war pictures? Thanks, been wondering for ages what they are . I went with the 3D Kagero drawing which shows em fitted in 1941. I'll have to see If I can remove them from B and X without too much damage. BTW - your Hood is awesome 👍 Cheers Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Lovely Jubbly ! Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 On 7/28/2019 at 6:34 PM, longshanks said: Lovely Jubbly ! Kev Thanks Kev No posts for a while so a culmination of a coupe of weeks work; Lifeboats rigged, I tried foil but couldn't cut it thin enough without it tearing. The straps are 0.5mm ish paper strips; Forecastle and quarter deck rails fitted with diluted PVA glue; Yards at the stern from 0.3mm brass rod Final assembly can finally begin, funnel stays are Standard Uschi line; Big join at the front at the conning tower to fill; Main mast fitted, the little hoop for holding the hook worked out ok; Overall; Signal lanyards next, and then all the other deck level bits and bobs can go on. Cheers Nick 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 (edited) From what could have been a disaster with the bow to a stunning build 👍🏻 beefy Edited August 20, 2019 by beefy66 spelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 What Beefy says. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Fab. Bravo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Brilliant, just brilliant Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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