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Old Collingwood
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I quote from the the Official HMS Hood website - OC. Below Waterline: Precise information is lacking. The only confirmed colour is Peacocks & Buchan's antifouling grey in 1920 and 1925. For the remainder of the time period, no colour was specified. Additional details follow below. 1920-1936: As commissioned, Hood's bottom, to include the propeller shafts and rudder was anti-fouling grey (per ADM 136/13). Painting details are scarce, but she is also known to have had grey bottom paint in 1925. Based on the manufacturer used, we assume she remained grey, but we cannot rule out the possibility that Hood may have also had a black bottom during some periods. We are fairly confident that she was not red below her waterline. Wartime/As Sunk: We have no confirmed colour information. We assume Hood was still using anti-fouling grey based on her previous history and her wreck (the stern appears dark grey/faded black underneath and shows no sign of red). There is anecdotal evidence to suggest black was used, but its also possible that it was dark grey. Detailing Suggestion: Although she tended to have her bottom re-coated annually, the coating did get very worn over the course of the year. As a result, unless you are modelling Hood as "freshly painted" you might want to slightly lighten and/or weather the underside with a bit of grey. You can also add worn spots as well as chipping, barnacles and sea grasses if you so fancy. -
Excellent fix with the photos - that funnel looks superb Craig. OC.
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I am doing some reading up on it as we speak Mark, would be good if any of our family on here might come forward with some insight into it as I guess we are all just guessing at the moment. OC.
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You know Lou - I'm not sure, I was supprised to read that as I was under the Impression that Anti Fouling Red was a standard lower hull application throug out the Royal Navy and Red of different shades being normal with other navies - wonder what the logic/thinking behind Grey was? OC.
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Place it in here mate - https://modelshipworld.com/forum/73-non-shipcategorised-builds/ OC.
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Yep, they work by looking for higher areas of contrast and detail. OC.
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Yep, it's a shame they are not included with the Delux kits - but deffo worth getting (I found that out on my 1/350 HMS Warspite build) the wood decks just make all that difference. OC.
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I can imagine there being some quite exciting offerings coming along from Flyhawk. OC.
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You know folks - I didn't realize how new this kit is - it was only released in May 21 and so far there have been no reviews of it. OC.
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Some great work being done there mate, I have found the only thing you can do with the close focus is to try to focus slightly in front of the intended object as depth of field generaly extends further behind than in front. And what a great idea with the Acrylic glue (I will have to try and sorce that out for my Hood build) I already have their super glue but can see the benefit of the Acrylic. OC.
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No worries at all mark. OC.
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I too remember your builds Steve - love what you did with your Bounty build - please start a new build log. OC.
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😁 You do have some rounds to do Mark - like a groundsman trying to keep a place tidy. OC.
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No worries mate, sometimes my rattling on when I get caught in the typing moment can come across a bit confusing - I blame my keyboard lol. OC.
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Those barrels look lovely, what do you use to drill out the plastic blast bag ends - a small drill bit in a pin vice? OC.
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This is the French one Mark from the Ist Corps of Jean-Baptiste, Comte d'Erlon, he was head over - I Corps: 33 battalions/11 squadrons/46 guns. OC.
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Time for some history about the the Eagle Flag carrying infantryman - during the attacks on LHS the french came under severe and accurate fire from the 2nd KGL and also the 95th in the sandpit - one of their primary aims was to take down the command of the regiment and even the flag barer's, there was just the one Eagle per regiment, and I understand the 1st reg, 55th ligne was carried by an Officer, he was shot and the Eagle was very quickly picked up by one of the ranks infantry and carried forward during their attack on the Farm, I understans a higher ranking officer soon claimed the Eagle back but was soon departed from it when the British Heavy Cavalry attacked and claimed it, it was never taken back its one of Two that was saved from the Battle. I am displaying this Eagle barer as one of the infantry who rescued it before it was handed over to a senior. OC.
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Hi all, Well I have started on the Flag Barer - assembled and primed. OC.
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Indeed Denis, the kit parts list are as follows - 46 Plastic Parts, 1 Decal Sheet, 2 PE Sheets, 73 Metal Parts, 16 3D Printed Parts. OC.
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Just brought the wooden deck as I have been told by the seller - its not included in the Delux kit. OC.
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I have found some great reading on the Mighty Hood. OC. http://www.hmshood.org.uk/index.php http://www.hmshood.com/hoodtoday/models/tips/hoodpaint.htm
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Most welcome Ken, will be a wait though I need to finish my Waterloo Dio first and frankly can see that taking me the rest of the year, but guess I have this post started now so I will be able to return to it when I am ready. OC.
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