ERK Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Hi all, I got this kit a few months back but had other builds to work on first, but I decided to make a start on her even if I don't fully finish her yet. Upon opening the box I was greeted with many items to enhance the kit - frets of PE - Brass Barrels and many other metal parts, I also purchased the Wood deck pieces. So I made a start but building the hull - this is your basic Two part assembly and it went together very nicely - just the slightest amount of light sanding along the join line. So this is where I am at present - Erk. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutcastJoel Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 I look forward to following this one! Mind if I pull up a pew? 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted November 21, 2021 Author Share Posted November 21, 2021 1 hour ago, OutcastJoel said: I look forward to following this one! Mind if I pull up a pew? 🙂 Most welcome. Erk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted November 21, 2021 Author Share Posted November 21, 2021 Quick update folks - the props are on a long with the rudder, that completes the Hull - just waiting on primer. Erk. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Gidday @ERK, I see four shafts but a distinct lack of props/screws. 😁 Mind you, I generally leave them until towards the end of a build incase they get knocked off. I like HMS Hood and will be greatly interested in following what you do here. Regards, Jeff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Ah, one to watch. I'm always fascinated by you chaps who build 1/700, far too small for me. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 look forward to your build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 16 hours ago, ArnoldAmbrose said: Gidday @ERK, I see four shafts but a distinct lack of props/screws. 😁 Mind you, I generally leave them until towards the end of a build incase they get knocked off. I like HMS Hood and will be greatly interested in following what you do here. Regards, Jeff. Thank you kindly, yep that was my idea with the screws - leaving them off till when the hull is finished, I just hope I do the kit justice as it a Superb kit and according to the HMS Hood association - its the best kit of her in 1/700 scale. Erk. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 4 hours ago, Faraway said: Ah, one to watch. I'm always fascinated by you chaps who build 1/700, far too small for me. Jon Thank you kindly. yes its a challenging scale to work on. Erk. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 3 hours ago, mick said: look forward to your build Thank you, Erk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 Evening all, more progress - Firstly I drilled a few portholes with the tinyiest of drill bits, then I started on the main deck area, this has the most intricate plastic framework that needs gluing to the underside roof, firstly I had to cut the ends to to the right size/length. Still more framework to fit - also one of the pics shows the lovely intricate detail moulded onto the main deck - superb detail for 1/700 scale. Erk. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 Evening all, so more progress - I fteed the rest of the inner upper roof framing, then Two side pieces were added - very fiddly with very little areas to fix them to - I then glued the assembly down to the deck. Erk. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Im onboard for this build ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Norman said: Im onboard for this build ! More than welcome. Erk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted November 24, 2021 Author Share Posted November 24, 2021 Evening all, bit more progress on my hood, I painted inside the lower deck under the boat deck using a fine brush, then the PE instructions call for Four ladders going down from the boat deck, "My word the PE is tiny" but fankfully beinf thinner - more easy to cut away from the fret, so after using my normal bending trick - tweezers to hold flat and knife to bend, then a bit of CA using some wire placed on the edge of the ladder cut out, and placed. Erk. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted November 24, 2021 Author Share Posted November 24, 2021 For anyone who gets this kit - watch out for the Two pieces that are shown in the pics above - they are the the side bulkheads but in the model are about 2mm wide and no real way of getting a secure bond at the one end hence why it looks like it has dropped - when its on the hull its not too bad as I can push it all down to lign up. Erk. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 It looks really detailed Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted November 24, 2021 Author Share Posted November 24, 2021 25 minutes ago, robgizlu said: It looks really detailed Rob And very delicate, I foregot how small 1/700 scale was/is. Erk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SallysDad Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Nice kit. I will be watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted November 26, 2021 Author Share Posted November 26, 2021 41 minutes ago, SallysDad said: Nice kit. I will be watching. Most welcome. Erk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted November 27, 2021 Author Share Posted November 27, 2021 Hi all, bit more ongoing progress on my tiny hood - I am currenly working on the Weatherdeck fitting all the tiny fittings like the mushroom vents and the Two motors. Erk. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 Evening all, right some progress to my weatherdeck - Primer done (Check) AP507A done (Check) Corticene made up and applied with a brush (Check) And lastly the rear part of the weatherdeck has had it tiny flimsy wood decking strip added. Erk. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted December 3, 2021 Author Share Posted December 3, 2021 Hi all, bit more of an update - I am currently working on the Funnel stacks, I am making them as sub assemblies that will be painted prior to fixing down - so they are part complete and just dry fitted. Erk. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 Very nice. Now remind me, this is 1/700 ? Amazing Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted December 3, 2021 Author Share Posted December 3, 2021 7 hours ago, Faraway said: Very nice. Now remind me, this is 1/700 ? Amazing Jon Thank you kindly, yep its the 1/700 Flyhawk kit - deffo recomend it. Erk. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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