Ian M's HMS HOOD. Trumpeter 1/200

[Guest]

Good to see it on the chocks Ian. I am picking and pecking at the Bismarck as I currently don't have a structured build plan. I am now 99% certain that I may not use the wooden deck. Seems a shame but I am not sure yet if it looks right.

How are you going to spray this beast? No way will my tiddler fit in the spray booth so there is no way yours will.

[Ian M]

Do you know what Graham. I hadn't thought of that! Lol. The superstructures and all that will not be a problem. The hull, as you point out, could be a problem... I see fun and games with sticky tape and plastic sheeting in the near future. Ho hum.

[Guest]

I was thinking of removing the sides on mine then moving the hull through it as I spray a few inches at a time keeping the extractor filter in front of the airbrush to catch the overspray. Like you say, once the hull is done the rest will be fine.

[Ian M]

I don't actually have a booth, I have an extractor over the paint desk. 99% of my work is acrylic these days. I'm thinking of a large foldable box for the smelly stuff.

[monica]

looking good Ian,very nice progress so far,

[peterairfix]

I have seen this kit in one of my model shops I go to and what a size so I will be watching with interest.

[Guest]

my my that's a big kit

[papa 695]

That's big or you use small pots of glue Ian.

[Ian M]

And the fun continues...
The Cover-deck needs to be painted and assembled before the boat-deck so The Hull got primed and the paint has started to flow.
Oh how I have missed good old enamel paints! Primed with Alclad primer then cracked open the Colour Coats.
The wooden decks have gotten a general coat of 'teak'. After that has cured i can give it a wash and pop the detail up.
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The Superstructures have had a coat of Colour Coat AP507C Admiralty Light Grey
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together with all the vents and 'boxes' etc., that need to be mounted before the boat-deck goes on and hides it all.
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Due to these parts looking much the same, I thought it prudent to label them on the paint stand.
The next step is to pick out the vents mesh with black then dry brush over that to bring the mesh up again, a quick bit of wash around the doors and a few hatches that are moulded into the deck to paint in with a hairy stick. One of the things I like with colour coat paints is the fact that there is no difference in the sheen if you paint some parts with a brush and others with the airbrush. They all end with the same finish!
Then things really start to go mad.
I believe this is what is known as a gentle start up. lol.

[Gern]

So you'll be painting all the little hatches etc on the deck by hand then? Is that the best way to go as an alternative to masking?

[Ian M]

So you'll be painting all the little hatches etc on the deck by hand then? Is that the best way to go as an alternative to masking?

Well the jury is still out on that point. I'll have a ponder over how many and how small they are...

One thing I dislike about painting as you build; I paint a bit then find out that I needed to put other bits on first. Planing ahead is apparently not my stronge point, lol.

[Guest]

Well the jury is still out on that point. I'll have a ponder over how many and how small they are...

One thing I dislike about painting as you build; I paint a bit then find out that I needed to put other bits on first. Planing ahead is apparently not my stronge point, lol.

I am struggling to form a battle plan with mine at the moment. Started to do some PE today and one bit pinged into oblivion quite quickly. Not sure I have the dexterity to handle it all anymore.

[Ian M]

Now now Graham. Positive thoughts. But those pesky bits of brass don't get easier as the years storm past.

[bazers]

Thats one hell of a kit.

[Ian M]

Right then. I did say that I would post a few pictures of bits as they come forth. So here are a couple of the superstructures.
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This one is Three parts. the lower part has has a couple of rafts and booms added, along with the fillets under the overhangs and a fer bibs and bobs but the actual building was one part! Cleaver moulding. The the thing that looks like a mutant USS Enterprise, is the second part and the small round compartment at the top the third. Cutting the windows out in the bridge was a PITA. port holes are all drilled out as well....The two on the diagonal walls where moulded in at the same angle as the ones on the sides and looked naff, so they are now plugged and will be re drilled later.
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This one is ONE piece! How they do that beats me. It is though a pain 'cause it is rather incorrect and needs a visit from mr razor saw. More on that when I get there.
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For some odd reason Trumpeter missed off most of the port holes on this side. So instead of the 13 you see here there was only 5 or 6....I just couldn't let it alone.
The three to the right are plugged due to them being to small and the wrong place. The plugged one in the middle is due to some twat drilling the hole to low down.ops:
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Both the funnel bases are also one piece. the larger of the two has had an omission rectified. They had forgotten three rather large windows at the back of the small 'shed' with is in-fact the boat repair shop.
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Now the carpenter can see to repair the ships boats! Might be a bit drafty until the glass goes in though!
Laters!