CDW

Just remember, these models were cutting edge stuff when they came out way back when.
Makes me wonder what modelers will think of our models 50 years from now...probably pity the stone age Neanderthals that built them. 😄 

At the rate we're going, it's hard to imagine or tell what folk might be doing 50 years from now. I guarantee that 50 years ago, none of us would have predicted what we're seeing today.
I do vividly recall reading and looking at the periodicals 50 years ago and being dazzled by the things skilled modelers could do with a kit from that vintage. And it was all good. I would sit and look at the pictures and read the articles for hours at a time wishing I could do something just a fraction as good as what I was looking at/reading about.

Just remember, these models were cutting edge stuff when they came out way back when.
Makes me wonder what modelers will think of our models 50 years from now...probably pity the stone age Neanderthals that built them. 😄 

my thoughts exactly CDW..........but folks won't be modeling in the future.........they'll be doing holograms   
 
I shook the box Yves........there's one in here somewhere    
 
thanks OC
 
....and thanks for all the likes   

Just remember, these models were cutting edge stuff when they came out way back when.
Makes me wonder what modelers will think of our models 50 years from now...probably pity the stone age Neanderthals that built them. 😄 

the picture reminds me of star wars {if you were to put some legs on those critters}.    they look very well done!  nice   

Thank you all for your comments and suggestions! 
I finally got all 8 ready for paint.  

and after airbrushing. 

time to shade. 

I've been working off and on on this thing all day long, but it's one of those days where it seems like nothing much got done. Under this next level of superstructure and decks, there are details that were painted and added, but you can't see those with my pictures.
Just wanted to get some dry fit photos to see where we're headed with this model. Before this next level of decks are permanently added, a number of significant details must be added. Guns in particular. If I am to add any sailors to the gun deck, I need to wait for my figures to be delivered before adding the next deck level. Once added, it would be much more difficult to put any in sailors place there. 

Thanks, Jack.
I just found these 1:200 scale sailors at Shapeways, and ordered a set. I think I can make these work for me.

Keep whittlin' away at this thing...

One of the four 47mm guns that are mounted to the front bridge lower deck.

With some paint and a few more details added. 
Sorry, but my lighting and photography skills are awful.
Will build some small guns that go on the bridge next.

Spent some time, but it doesn't look like much done today. The front bridge requires cutting, filing, and sanding before adding photo etch details to build it. The entire deck gets replaced. Structural details, gussets, portholes and doors have to be added. Next will be a host of other bits and pieces including guns, before the bridge is done. This will take a few days before taking on the rear bridge which is nearly a clone of the front bridge. A little difference, but not a lot.

Thanks for the photos, OC.
 
Yesterday, Popeye had asked whether I needed to remove some round spots on the wooden deck. I answered, no, they were markers for some unidentified PE disks that are shown on the plans but not identified for what they are. In later conversation, we decided the round covers are actually coal chutes...where they loaded coal for firing the turbines into the ship's hold. These covers are dotted all over the deck of the ship. My comment was simply that the actual parts are not identified as to what function they serve. But I think we have that much cleared up now. Thanks!

Baby steps. Nothing big, just baby steps.

the paint work is awesome.........she's a fine looking model so far   

the hull looks awesome!..........nice job on the weathering      the bow also looks great too!

I've been working off and on on this thing all day long, but it's one of those days where it seems like nothing much got done. Under this next level of superstructure and decks, there are details that were painted and added, but you can't see those with my pictures.
Just wanted to get some dry fit photos to see where we're headed with this model. Before this next level of decks are permanently added, a number of significant details must be added. Guns in particular. If I am to add any sailors to the gun deck, I need to wait for my figures to be delivered before adding the next deck level. Once added, it would be much more difficult to put any in sailors place there. 

yes.......the things we did to our models....before we got old enough {and experienced enough},  to give a though into how much effort we put into them      now...........our only glint of enjoyment,  would be a viking funeral,  if the direction of the model went south!    
 
dry ice is another form of explosive Jack.........a few chunks with water in a liter bottle....and you've got a bomb! 
 
you think cherry bombs were bad Lou.........I entered my pyro days later on.   I'd build a squadron of small scale planes along with army men......and bury sacks of lighter fluid with m 80's.   I run after lighting,  but would be sometimes disappointed when it would go off before I could turn around  
 
anywhoooooo............I didn't think I'd do much to the model before I got these other two projects finished,  but the pull was too great.  I guess I was eager to get some PE on her.  before the fore deck section could be cemented in place,  there are some doors on the mid ship bulkhead that I wanted to do.   at first glance,  I thought there were only three.......but in the process of trimming off the raised molded detail,  I saw that there were four of them.   

note the one in the far right corner.  I was thinking of removing the stairs too,  but it would be a lot of chopping,  so I left them.   it wasn't too bad removing the door detail

with a little more clean up,  they will be ready to replace.   this will be rather interesting too........I'll be doing a sort of 'battle of the PE'.   here is the Eduard's PE for the Hood....I have quite a bit to work with.




then I have the cranes and catapults sheet from Tom's Model Works.   it appears that it may be slightly thicker than the Eduard's PE,  which may work out as an advantage for me,  as I'm still a bit PE challenged.

there are a few people on the sheet as well......I counted around 11 of them..........not sure if I will use them.   with all this........we'll see how much I can cram onto the model.  the doors were selected,  cut,  and cemented into place.

...and with the fore deck section finally cemented in place,  one can see how hard it would be to do it at this point.


the one thing I would stress to anyone building this model in the future,  would be to probably glue the decks in place,  before removing the railings. 
    as you can see,  there is a deficit around the edges,  that will require filling.   in some places,  it's not bad.......but in other places,  it's quite noticeable.   I did another bit of much needed removal........that freak'in anchor chain!   I can't believe that on a model this size,  that they would do that!  this also included cleaning out the hawse gates and using a file to clean them up.   I think I have some small chain.......if not,  I'm sure I can find some.

makes me wish there was PE for this....I hope it paints well.   the bow tip would have fit better......but there is a lump of plastic underneath.....for the location hole of the flag staff,  and I didn't remove it.   I don't plan on replacing the bollards,  so I'll need to be careful not to ruin them.   but then again........who knows.   I may find something for them.  I have to keep the budget in mind     here is the worse place that I need to deal with,  in regards to the deck line.

so this much is done..........I'll try to do something here and there,  and keep the log moving  

You were a busy man yesterday Dennis!! Is it easier to paint the brass after it’s installed? My clumsy fingers would have paint everywhere. 
Sam

....and I have many     are you talking about stash keepers Greg?   I never used to........seems that since the fast few years though,  I've amassed a bit of a stash myself.   I have a couple kits {plastic} that I'd love to get into,  but I have too many in the works and won't touch them until I finish some of my in progress projects.  
 
so, while your waiting for all the upgrades to become available,  what are you going to do in the meantime?  Carl still has something in the works and your almost finished with your present project.  this next group build might still be a ways off.   I'm sure you can think of something   
 
thanks for the compliment Carl.......really appreciate it.   I buggered up the cranes for the paravanes that are at the stern.......they will be there,  but not in the way that you two did yours.   as a matter of fact,  I have an update......you guys would have been proud of me yesterday!   I worked on three projects!  I was all over the place........the admiral was so confused     
 
touch ups are still needed {they will never stop until I do},  but I made decent progress.   first off,  the fore structure has gotten more paint......the camo, and then cemented to the deck.


as this was drying,  I did more at the stern.  with the let down with the aft cranes,  there are the chocks for the other pair of paravanes that are to be cemented to the deck.   two of the paravanes I have left are garbage,  so I won't add them to the model.   I'll just take the ones I have left,  and put them there instead.   the aft mast is now back in place....correctly and hopefully with the proper rake.

for what it's worth,  I put the cranes in place.......even that was a huge undertaking.  they both came apart in the process.   the aft danits are also added and are awaiting paint.

I'll do my best to get more done today.   the fore railings are still on the table,  as can be seen.........perhaps I can get them in place too   

Absolutely beautiful!!! Your BLOG will be my reference when I decide to build the kit I have.
 
Yves

AMS is an acronym coined by modelers who are afflicted with "advanced modeler's syndrome". Modelers afflicted with AMS cannot build a model out of the box, stock, among other symptoms. 🙂
We grew up on a street with no stormwater drainage improvements. When it rained, a river of water flowed down the street in front of our house, then it turned and flowed down the side street along side of our house. We would race upstream with our sacrificial model boats during a rainstorm, release them in the water, then run back to the house and go out on the side porch where we waited with our BB guns. When the boats floated down the street and rounded the corner to come down the side street, we opened fire at each other's boats. A winning shot was a water line hull shot that sunk the boat. But it was fun to shoot the superstructures off the boats as well.