Tamiya 1/350 KGV plus extras

[BattleshipBob]

Correct colour scheme

[BattleshipBob]

As we have another storm today, called Franklin, I have started to look at the PE set for KGV. My god there's a lot and most is rather small :flushed:

So have contacted the Pope and the Archbishop of Canterbury for there prayers. Put £50 in advance in the swear barrel.

So I can see this being a very slow build with my nerves shot, no finger nails and my fingers stuck together with CA lol. Watch this space for total chaos!!:thumb2::rolling::tired::thinking:

[papa 695]

Gulp, rather you than me Bob.

[Tim Marlow]

Good luck with that lot Bob. Will there be any plastic left?

[boatman]

WELL HE wont have to worry about his hair as he's got the rug lol
BUT Bobm8ty do you really want to go bonkers fitting all that p/e if it was me i think id leave off the small an build t he plastic ship it self
chris b

[BattleshipBob]

There's another PE set by the way, railings and cranes!!

Will not use it all, my sanity would not allow it:face-with-head-bandage: but the Tamiya kit is rather basic in many areas, the secondary battery turrets for example, so will add when I think it will improve. Ideal chance to improve my below average PE skills!

[Tim Marlow]

Go for it buddy, nothing ventured and all that….

[boatman]

There's another PE set by the way, railings and cranes!!

Will not use it all, my sanity would not allow it:face-with-head-bandage: but the Tamiya kit is rather basic in many areas, the secondary battery turrets for example, so will add when I think it will improve. Ideal chance to improve my below average PE skills!

Bob m8ty i keep telling you dont keep putting your self down you are a good modderler now say that a 1000 times an it should stick in your memory
chris b

[BattleshipBob]

Wow, a relatively modern battlewagon. Always thought the turret arrangement was a bit weird on these….
Should be a good build though. Must be pretty big when it’s complete

Sorry Tim, it's 65 cm long!

[Tim Marlow]

Yep, that’s pretty big alright :thumb2:

[BattleshipBob]

Its underway!

Started with the secondary battery, the partial base fitment is not good, a large gap is left, so added filler. Not ready yet.

The turrets are not detailed so will try to improve with PE, these photos show the turrets on Duke of York.

On the front are 3 vision ports, 2 ladders and 2 plates. On the rear is a large door and ladder.


Sanded the seam on its bum, next remove the boot topping scribed lines.


Been using this glue for the first time, like a lot of new glues its red so you can see it. Working ok but my god its so thin lol

Then do I drill or leave the portholes????

[boatman]

Its underway!

Started with the secondary battery, the partial base fitment is not good, a large gap is left, so added filler. Not ready yet.
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The turrets are not detailed so will try to improve with PE, these photos show the turrets on Duke of York.

On the front are 3 vision ports, 2 ladders and 2 plates. On the rear is a large door and ladder.
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Sanded the seam on its bum, next remove the boot topping scribed lines.
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Been using this glue for the first time, like a lot of new glues its red so you can see it. Working ok but my god its so thin lol
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Then do I drill or leave the portholes????

WELL Bob m8 i think drill them out as they can be difficult to paint black an lets face it its not goin on the water is it as tigers port hole are a bit bigger an have glass fitted in them an looks great when the light is reflected off them
chris b

[adt70hk]

Bob.

Rather you than me on that PE...... :sad: :tired: :dizzy:

Andrew

[Jim R]

Hi Bob
All the best with the pe. Some of the very tiny bits are probably not worth it.
Jim

[JR]

Bob I think choosing the pe as and when you think its worth doing . You want to enjoy the build not be put off . Your gaining in experience as you complete these ships .
Never seen that red glue, I've got some Mr Hobby Black , certainly shows where you've been in my case ! Good luck with the build .
Will sit somewhere warm and dry .