HMS Hood - 1/200 (with Pontos PE) - Build Log

[Wedgie01]

Still on the slipway.....

It's been some time since I posted an update, mainly due to annoying things like work impinging on progress. However, the Mighty Hood is still on the slipway, albeit construction has been progressing slowly.

There will be photos soon.

Here's a couple of progress photos.


Forecastle area FWD of A Turret is almost complete (railings will be the last thing added to the main decks); anchor chains and a couple more air vents to go.
Forecastle are AFT of A Turret is also getting there; a couple of more winches to add and the secondary breakwater to finish.


Also been working the forward bridge superstructure and Admirals Signals platform. Still need to blacken out the command bridge window slits, add additional details including the HACS and 0.5" machine gun mounts, and tidy up some overspray on the shelter deck. Overall, I think, she's starting to take shape.

 

[Winnie]

superbly clean build! I love it!

 

[Bryian]

Beautiful work.

 

[Wedgie01]

superbly clean build! I love it!

Thanks Winnie.

 

[Wedgie01]

Beautiful work.

Thanks Bryian.

 

[Bryian]

I might send you a p.m Steve. Thinking about purchasing the Arizona in 1/200 scale.

 

[Wedgie01]

I might send you a p.m Steve. Thinking about purchasing the Arizona in 1/200 scale.

No problem Bryian. Hopefully I can answer any questions you may have.

 

[Davidp]

BB-39 USS Arizona Booklet of General Plans (1941) https://archive.org/details/bb39bogp1941

 

[Albert D]

Your Hood is looking great. Those Pontos sets add some nice detail but can be really challenging.

 

[Wedgie01]

25' Fast Motor Boat

Whilst taking a toll on my ageing eyesight, the detail Pontos lends to this model, in even some of the smallest areas, really makes it worthwhile.

Putting the finishing touches onto the Aft Funnel Base, which holds a 16' Dinghy on the port side and a 25' Motor Boat on the starboard side.

The photo shows the 25' boat (apologies, a little blurry), completed with the Pontos additions, in comparison to the actual kit part. I'm happy.

 

[Wedgie01]

Aft Funnel Base

Aft Funnel Base (and motor boat workshop) completed, with ships boats to be fitted later. Test fits nicely, primed and ready for paint and some final detailing.

 

[Bryian]

Looking good Steve.
Do you watch a Youtube channel called Davids ships ? He is building Hood and at the same stage as you.

 

[Wedgie01]

Looking good Steve.
Do you watch a Youtube channel called Davids ships ? He is building Hood and at the same stage as you.

Hi Brian,
Yes, I've been following David's build; it's 1/350 but he's putting a lot of detail into the model. Actually got my paint selections from his build. Also watching The Model Shed. That guy is building the 1/200 and is likely a master modeller, given the detail he goes into. Both valuable sources to me.