Battleship Missouri

[Edbert]

Lot less parts than on the USS IOWA from Kevin

Why is that? I thought the Iowa and Big Mo were sister-ships, essentially the same.

 

[kevin]

I think he's referring to the part count. He's doing the 1/350 guns straight from the box, I got the 1/200 with the Pontos PE kit.

 

[GCB]

yes, mine are a lot simpler.. even do, smaller scale does not make it easy!

 

[GCB]

And 40 ammunition lockers painted after primer.
Sanding was not great but a bit too small to do a proper job without removing the details

 

[GCB]

And the 20 Bofors are painted..

 

[GCB]

The 20mm anti-aircraft cannons assembled (x 48!).. Should have ordered 3d printed ones, and may still do as I am not sure the PE are well glued.
Will find out when painting them.

 

[GCB]

Decided to start installing some of the numerous small parts I have been working on.
Well, from far its not bad, but from close, lots of imperfections. And handrails will be another challenge. Learning..

 

[BarleyBop]

That last shot of the bow is epic!

...working closely for long periods of time always seems to amplify little imperfections for me.

As all the details come together, we'll be hard pressed to notice one slightly out of tune string on the 3rd viola in that symphony of a ship you are orchestrating!

 

[Edbert]

I came across this picture of Big Mo from WWII today, one I had not seen before...

That is a cowl mounted MG from a Zero-Kamikaze stuck on the 40mm (?) AAA.

Photo taken from one of my favorite bloggers... https://inchhighguy.wordpress.com/2...shinos-kamikaze-attack-on-uss-missouri-bb-63/

 

[TimM63]

Decided to start installing some of the numerous small parts I have been working on.
Well, from far its not bad, but from close, lots of imperfections. And handrails will be another challenge. Learning..
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This looks really nice. What size chain did you use for the anchors? I have been looking at jewelers chain but can't seem to find one that looks right.

 

[BOATMAN]

HI GCB BOY im slippin i missed these pics as dint know you posted them sorry on that an boy she looks good on that bow shot wow really good modeling my freind an yes love those big anchor chains
chrisb

 

[GCB]

This looks really nice. What size chain did you use for the anchors? I have been looking at jewelers chain but can't seem to find one that looks right.

Tim,

I got those with the additional wooden deck. Each link is +/- 1mm in length. Probably a bit smaller but it works

 

[GCB]

HI GCB BOY im slippin i missed these pics as dint know you posted them sorry on that an boy she looks good on that bow shot wow really good modeling my freind an yes love those big anchor chains
chrisb

Thanks Chris

 

[GCB]

Was off for a couple of weeks so not much progress, other than the catapults.
On the left side, the original ones and on the right, those coming with the wooden deck

 

[GCB]

Slow progress but stern completed and crane ready for paint

 

[GCB]

 

[GCB]

Will chose the best one after painting

 

[BOATMAN]

Lookin good
chrisb

 

[blakeh1]

Looks great. Tough call between which one looks better for the crane

 

[Walkman]

Absolutely gorgeous thus far...waiting for more!!

 

[GCB]

Thanks, appreciate. Details are far from perfect but if not looking from close, looks ok.
One of the last step which worries me, is the installation of the handrails around the deck. Will find out later.
Starting the superstructure.

 

[BOATMAN]

Absolutely gorgeous thus far...waiting for more!!

Wot he said above
chrisb

 

[GCB]

I am not convinced by the planes (Curtiss SC-1 Seahawks) coming with the kits (see below pic).
I am far from getting at the stage of installing those, however, looking at options.
Any suggestion on aftermarket replacements?

 

[TimM63]

I am not convinced by the planes (Curtiss SC-1 Seahawks) coming with the kits (see below pic).
I am far from getting at the stage of installing those, however, looking at options.
Any suggestion on aftermarket replacements?

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Those must be Wonder Woman's invisible planes.

 

[kevin]

Any suggestion on aftermarket replacements?

check out the WWII group build thread, the YZ Model planes look pretty good.

 

[GCB]

True.. there was a topic on that. Thanks

 

[GCB]

Another question: there are "baskets for floatation devices ?" around the deck and superstructure.
What are those floatation devices? Life jackets??

 

[wjbrandel]

Another question: there are "baskets for floatation devices ?" around the deck and superstructure.
What are those floatation devices? Life jackets??

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They are nets with cork buoys on them. They weren't secured so if the ship sank the nets would stay on the surface for the surviving crew if my memory is right, and if I am wrong feel free to correct me

 

[GCB]

Makes sense..
Found also this picture which confirms what you say, except they use something which look likes bakelite.

 

[GCB]

Quick one: which color the life buoys on a battleship? Orange?