Trumpeter 1/200 Missouri build [COMPLETED BUILD]

[Jim Lauser]

This shows the final assembly of the gun director to the base assembly.

 

[Jim Lauser]

Here are the 4 gun directors, each one viewed from a different angle.

 

[Jim Lauser]

the next series of pics show the assembly of the Mk-38 Gun Directors, (in less detail)'
This pic shows the parts needed.

 

[Jim Lauser]

Here are the parts for the Gun Director

 

[Jim Lauser]

Here are the 2 finished Gun Directors

 

[Jim Lauser]

The final assembly of the finished Gun Directors

 

[Jim Lauser]

These next pictures show the build up of the forward portion of the superstructure. When finished, this entire structure will be mounted on the main deck of the ship.

 

[Jim Lauser]

Following is a group of pics showing the buildup of the aft section of the superstructure.

 

[jct]

Really super looking Jim...how did you finish the decks, is it paint or a veneer?
J

 

[Jim Lauser]

Thanks jct
The wooden decks are a veneer with a self adhesive backing. They come as part of the add-on kit purchased separately. The wood is about 0.25 mm, but like everything else, the engineering is superb .
Jim

 

[eric67]

Hi Jim, great looking build, love the brass work. Curiosity, in pictures 007 and 008, what are the cylindrical type things with the coloured tops ?
Regards
Eric

 

[Jim Lauser]

Hi Eric
Best we have been able to figure is that they are gas tanks for welding etc. I'm away on vacation right now and will try and get you some more info when I return home. The color scheme you see was completely arbitrary on my part. I just did receive another set of drawings of the Missouri which shows them all in the same color. I'llsee if I can find any additional info
Thanks for your inquiry
Jim

 

[eric67]

Thanks Jim and enjoy your vacation.
Regards
Eric

 

[Donnie]

Just Plain WOW ! That is just an incredible amount of work and detail. WOW ! (again)

Donnie

 

[Jim Lauser]

Hi Everyone. I'm back. We took a cruise into the Caribbean and enjoyed some warm weather. We were in NYC just as the big snow storm was starting and managed to get out on time. So now I'm home and catching up on the build. These pics show the pieces of the SK-2 Radar unit, and the assembled unit.

 

[Jim Lauser]

This sequence shows the assembly of the Base of the Main Tower.

 

[Jim Lauser]

Here, the details have been added to the Fore Yard. Also, the MK-38 Main Gun Director has been added to the top of the base unit.

 

[Jim Lauser]

These three pics show the completed Main Mast assembly from different angles.

 

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And finally, the assembly of the pieces of the Main Tower

 

[Jim Lauser]

Here are a bunch of pictures of the Superstructure. It's just about finished.