Ahoy mates!

News from Pit-Road. Coming out this fall, 1/700 HMS Hood in her 1931 fit.

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If you have comments or questions please post them here.

Thanks!
~Gator

For those interested.

The most obvious differences between the 1931/1932 rig of Hood, and the later 1940/1941 rig come down to secondary guns, anti-aircraft guns, and the aircraft. From 1929/1931 the Hood went through a modernization program where additional anti-aircraft guns and gunnery control equipment were added to the ship. From what I can tell the only difference between how Hood would have looked from 1931 and when she went in for further modernization in 1939 was the aircraft on the after deck. This only lasted until 1932. Between 1931 and 1939 rigs the other differences were the number of broadside guns, the 5.5 inch guns along the battery deck, and single 4 inch AA guns, instead of twins. There were also small differences in the after control station and the structure between the stacks.

The most interesting thing, to me, about this rig is the aircraft installation. The only thing is that this lasted only from 1931 and 1932 so it severely limits how she can be portrayed.

hello Kenny,
2 questions,1. how does this company/model stack up to the tamiya 1/700 HOOD/e-class destroyer.2.where can you order it on the net.i looked but could not find it a the link hobby shops.
great review,
Bruce

Hey Bruce,

Trumpeter is one of those companies that gets better with every kit. The reason why you haven't seen this kit is because it's not out yet. This is just an announcement of the upcoming release.

Here's a photo of the 1931 Hood kit

Now, this kit is of the Hood as she was in 1931. The Tamiya kit is her final configuration when she was sunk.

Gator

hello Kenny,
thanks for the info.i will a eye out for the kit.i am going to order a HOOD for my b-day and use the gator glue on it.
thx again,
Bruce

Sounds like a great plan.

Gator