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Progress on deck detail, lifeboat holds and these little pokey bits went on okay. Does anyone know what these pieces are meant to be? Very curious.
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Hello all, after completing the Derfflinger I decided that wasn’t torture enough; this begins the build log of the Flyhawk 1:700 HMS Hood with the deluxe detail set. First and foremost, I intend to adhere to the “recent“ findings that she was indeed finished with a grey anti-fouling paint job below the waterline, with this we can assume she most likely had a similar colour in 1941. For this, I will use XF 82, and 66 for the superstructure/upper hull. I have begun by attaching the hull, which seemed to go on quite nicely, I will have to do some priming to see if things need to be filled. Next, starting with the deck detail (feeling like I’m in over my head here), slicing off small deck detail only to attach smaller photo etch parts! This will truly be a test of patience and I do look forward to it. Does anyone think I can finish this by September? I hope I do, but now truly understanding the kit’s complexity - will be a grind.
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I’ll probably do it for my next ship, but the line I was using was too thin and the spool it was on was wound badly, kept ripping the thread apart trying to get it off. Will get a different kind and try again next time. I’m glad you like it.
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Alrighty. To my displeasure, the preliminary rigging was quite awful and decided to call it quits on this one after I had finished everything else. This is as far as I’m willing to go. I have learned a lot from this kit, and hope to apply this knowledge soon. This is the finished product. Any feedback is much appreciated, and I hope to retain some people for my next project (whatever I decide that will be).
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Below are some pictures of weathering at different stages of completion (still not complete). Used oils but made the mistake of working down-up letting the bottoms mix (and practically disappear) into the tops. Next time the opposite is definitely preferred but a little too lazy to do it all over again, I think it looks okay anyways. Next is finishing this off and then rigging? Not too sure what I’ll do for that but I’ll figure something out. It’s almost done, and the Prinz has almost arrived. Should start that when this is done; I think based on my progress with this “trial model” I’m more confident about it than when I started.
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Have kept at it through to today, with lots of progress. Forgot to paint the top of the main turrets black, so I did that. Finished the anchor chain area and attached the masts. Coming together nicely. Will attach anchors and propellers next, put decals on, and then give it a matte coat to prepare for weathering.
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Exams are done and work has resumed. Worked on painting and placing all the bits and bobs along with the masts and main turrets. Also assembled the secondary turrets. There are more bits to go, but after attaching the masts and other small things, the building is close to done. The kit is not that extensive.
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Thanks for the suggestion. I have also considered joining IPMS Toronto as it’s closer, but don’t think I have the time. How does it compare?
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Hi there, greetings from Toronto. I am currently a university student with little time for modelling during the school year, but get to it when I can. I got into scale modelling pretty young out of an obsession for all things Titanic (a story I don't think is quite so unique). Initially interested in ship models, I also got into aviation from video games and also enjoy 1/48 aircraft. However, I discovered how perfect 1/700 is for ships, especially with the detail Flyhawk can produce while not taking up an entire shelf like with 1/350 or table with 1/200. Therefore, I thought I'd get into this range of models, and coming onto the forum would be a good way to help that along. I am currently working on a 1/700 Derfflinger, with a Prinz Eugen or Hood in the near future. Ambitious I know, but I do have experience. Very happy to be joining the community, hope to chat more with people who share this great hobby.
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Greetings! This will be my first post on this forum, but not my first post. I've been uploading updates on Britmodeller, but decided to port over to this forum because I think it's more focused as to the types of builds I'm trending towards these days. I may need some questions or guidance, and I think this forum would help with that. Also @Spooky spoon has asked me to come onto the forum, so thanks, I'm here now. Below are some nice reference images as well as some of the milestone pictures from the other forum posts along with a link if anyone is interested. I will be sure to be posting more updates on this thread from now on. Enjoy. https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235119259-1700-sms-derfflinger-snowman-models
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