HMS Hood by Massimodels - Flyhawk (Deluxe) - 1:700 - PLASTIC

[Massimodels]

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.

 

 

[Massimodels]

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.

 

[Morgan]

The definition at that scale isn’t great but they look like the mushroom vents that Hood had, later British ships had square vents.

 

Gary

[Massimodels]

8 hours ago, Morgan said:

mushroom vents that Hood had, later British ships had square vents.

Oh yes that’s probably reasonable. First seeing the detail the deck part has default is intense, but after seeing the PE, truly insane, but very cool.

[Massimodels]

Painted the decks with my go-to XF-57, considered using XF-20, but thought it too washed out, perhaps on the next ship for some variation. Painted the burgundy with XF-9 hull red and grey deck with XF-75. Then painted the little detail bits with my Tamiya (extra thin) paintbrush in XF-66 (the superstructure colour).

 

 

Next is adding more deck detail and painting the hull. Not sure when the best time to attach the hull and decks are, but will find out soon.

[Massimodels]

Before littering the deck with all the detail, I thought it best to do the oil wash on the deck first. Simply used some burnt umber with some spirit, and laid it on in straight strokes (bow-stern) with special attention to heavily used areas and to darken the edges. It's such a simple thing, but comes out so nicely. I firmly believe no one needs wood deck stickers! This is the best way to do it.

 

 

I think this is going to be a good build.

[Old Collingwood]

Excellent  start  of  a  Superb kit  -  still  the most  accurate  kit  of her  in any scale.

 

I did  a  build  of her  in here,   but put it on hold  as I went another  direction  and  started to turn  her into  her sinking scene, when she was blwn in Two.

 

OC.

[mikegr]

7 hours ago, Old Collingwood said:

Excellent  start  of  a  Superb kit  -  still  the most  accurate  kit  of her  in any scale.

 

I did  a  build  of her  in here,   but put it on hold  as I went another  direction  and  started to turn  her into  her sinking scene, when she was blwn in Two.

 

OC.

I think "I love kit" hood is also a good choice and without the overscale effect of flyhawk model. Plus the flyhawk PE are terribly soft to work with

[Massimodels]

2 hours ago, mikegr said:

I love kit

Both are good kits, but chose this one simply because it was available to buy. I did however see that kit at a model show for $90 or so, but didn’t pick it up because I had this one already.

[Massimodels]

Slow progress with more deck detail – should pick it up.

 

 

[Massimodels]

On 6/18/2023 at 5:18 AM, mikegr said:

"I love kit"

 

I actually took a look at @CDW's Hood by I Love Kit. It seems that the plastic detail in most cases is inferior, so the Flyhawk may be the better choice. Also, what did you mean by the overscale effect of Flyhawk's models?

[mikegr]

1 hour ago, Massimodels said:

 

I actually took a look at @CDW's Hood by I Love Kit. It seems that the plastic detail in most cases is inferior, so the Flyhawk may be the better choice. Also, what did you mean by the overscale effect of Flyhawk's models?

for example the rivets on funnel and turrets

while add detail to the model i think they are way overscale

[Massimodels]

9 hours ago, mikegr said:

rivets on funnel

Yes I’ve done some research and it seems like this is fair; albeit less so on the turrets, as they seem closer to accurate, but the funnels definitely. But still in my opinion the best and most efficient kit of this scale.

Edited June 30, 2023 by Massimodels