Thanks Jason for your kind comments

Si

Will be weathering the Boat Deck next. Have added Retaining Straps to one side of each of the Boat Cradle sites on the Deck. I am going to alter the Build sequence by adding the Ship's Boats next. This will enable me to attach the Retaining straps properly before attaching the Boat Deck. This will make this this operation easier now than trying to do it with Deck in place. More to come soon...Cheers Mark

Good thought re the boat tie downs Mark.

I am tackling that somewhat differently, the intention being to get the funnels & their casings installed and rigged with the boat deck still clear, so I have room to manouver the stays into place without the risk of knocking boats / guns etc off.

Have fun

Si

That's also a good way of doing it too Simon. I decided on this Method as Most the Ship's Boats cradles and Tie Down spots are on the Wood covered area of the Boat Deck well away from the Funnel Locations. But then again, whatever scenario is used and works for each modeller is the main thing...Cheers Mark

I have'nt been able to do much lately thanks to a 4 letter Word called W.O.R.K. I have just started adding the Shio's Boats to her Boatdeck. I have not glued the Deck Down as yet as it makes it easier to attach the Retaining Straps. More to come soon...Cheers Mark

Good work Mark, more progress than I have made of late, just come back from holiday and looking forward to getting back in my workshop.

All the best, Si

Thanks for your comments Simon. Looking forward to seeing more of your Build as well...Cheers Mark

The Funnels are finished and on. Some railing add on the around the deck below the W/T office and the next deck on the bridge (some funnel rigging connests to that level) and then the bracing wires for the funnles go on.

The interior of the funnels need a bit more black wash running into them. (They are not 100% accurate, my first attempt at funnel detailing, but I think much better than the solid funnel caps as supplied.)





Si

Very nice work so far Simon. Have been still working on the Ship's Boats but have also been doing the main 15 Inch Turrets. Will have some shots up shortly...Cheers Mark

I have assembled her 15Inch Turrets and added P/E where indicated. I have also used Trump's Update Set for this Kit. The Turrets have been placed onboard but not glued down yet . More Shots to come when some more has been done...Cheers Mark

Nice work Mark, Hope to get some more done over the weekend, will post some pics then

Si

Looks good indeed!

Thanks Harm. Much appreciated.....Cheers Mark

That is a very nice looking build of the Hood you have going there Mark. Nice clean lines and a very "British" look to her. The PE adds to the entire effect. The mesh over the intakes in the funnel housing: was that molded or PE ?
One small niggle: check the alignment of your main battery barrels. I had the same problem after replacing the barrels on the Tirpitz, getting them to look right.
Cheers,
Julian

Thanks Julian. I noticed that too. I am thinking about removing them and doing a little bit of sanding to get them right and refitting them.....Cheers Mark

Some nice work there guys.Cheers Kevin

Thanks Kevin. Have'nt done much lately cause of a dirty 4 Letter Word.....W.O.R.K. Have completed the Main 15Inch Turrets and they now have been Painted. I am going to do the Blast Bags in an Off White Colour for some contrast. More to come soon.....Cheers Mark

Looking very good Mark ! How did you manage the rivet holes on the turrets? Drilled by hand or "Rosie the riveter"? The effect is good !
cheers,
Julian

making more progress than i am at the moment Mark,

looking good

I am hoping to get into the workshop this weekend for a few hours, so may have something to post after the weekend.

Si

Thanks Simon and Julian. Much appreciated. It must be a trick of light Julian as I have'nt done anything excepting the Painting.....Cheers Mark

Yeah, sorry Mark, you are right. It's the light that brings out the rivets more. Still looks ace though !
cheers,
Julian

Finally been able to get back to the Workbench and do some more with The Hood. The Ship's Boats are now attached with their Retaining Straps to the Botadeck. Main Turrets are also now onboard. More to come shortly....Cheers Mark

Coming on good Mark.

No progress with mine at the moment. what time I have had in the workshop has been used cracking on to get Graf Spee finished for the South Atlantic sig stand at Telford & a wingy thingy for IPMS London. will back to her soon though & post some more pics.

Si

Looking forward to seeing more of your Work too Simon. Progress is slow for me at the moment as I am Doing the 1-700 Akagi with the Lion Roar P/E also. More shots and progress to come soon.....Cheers Mark

Finally managed to make a small amount of progress, the next level of the superstructure has been preped. This will be added before it is built up any more, as some of the stays from the fwd funnel attach to it, & like a bit of room to manouver.



Si