Battleship Missouri

[GCB]

Quick update on my Missouri.
Working on the superstructure, and you can see slow progress. Still struggling with gluing PEs..
Aft funnel not attached yet.

 

[kevin]

It's looking good!

 

[GCB]

thanks Kevin... details from close not so nice... and lots of paint touch up to do.

 

[kevin]

. details from close not so nice... and lots of paint touch up to do.

Yup, I think my IOWA is looking good then post pics in the thread, and it's........gotta fix this gotta fix that.

 

[BarleyBop]

slow

... but steady as she goes.
I've come to the conclusion that the time it takes is the time it takes. One less pressure point to deal with.

 

[GCB]

... but steady as she goes.
I've come to the conclusion that the time it takes is the time it takes. One less pressure point to deal with.

Agree, time is not the issue... Results are. I guess that 1/350 scale does not allow to get details perfect, at least for me.
Anyhow, moving ahead (rowing at this stage i would say).

 

[Dan the Modeler]

@GCB Your Mighty Mo is looking killer! I know first hand how you can see all the imperfections and what you wish were better, but I got to say you are light years ahead of my first attempts at 1/350 Battleships. They are a monster for several reasons as you find out along the way. All I can say is give yourself some grace and plug away and finish her. Once you get one totally under your belt, you might be addicted and find that you will improve greatly on your next build. You'll even get the bug to go with even more detail almost to the point of punishing yourself. Again, great work, you should be very proud of the work thus far, and you PE work looks stellar!

 

[GCB]

Thanks Dan, appreciated.
The fact is that I am used to the 1/48 and 1/35 scales, where I can work on all details, but I cannot reach this level of details here.. And the PEs, well, learning curve.
Nevertheless, even if frustrated at times, I still enjoy this build and looking forward to see how the complete ship will display.

 

[wjbrandel]

I think you are doing a fantastic job. I have a 1/350 Texas to put together, I just keep putting it off. The size makes me nervous.

 

[TimM63]

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

Nothing on a battleship is orange that can be seen from the outside. Life boats would be Haze Grey or at least have a Haze Grey cover on them.

 

[GCB]

Thanks Tim, I thought about it however already added a bit of orange of the life buoys

 

[GCB]

@GCB Your Mighty Mo is looking killer! I know first hand how you can see all the imperfections and what you wish were better, but I got to say you are light years ahead of my first attempts at 1/350 Battleships. They are a monster for several reasons as you find out along the way. All I can say is give yourself some grace and plug away and finish her. Once you get one totally under your belt, you might be addicted and find that you will improve greatly on your next build. You'll even get the bug to go with even more detail almost to the point of punishing yourself. Again, great work, you should be very proud of the work thus far, and you PE work looks stellar!

Dan, even if still a lot of work to complete this battleship, looking forward to next one. I am tempted by the Bismarck.
Any suggestion on which brand in 1/350? I read that the Revell one with Pontos kit is quite nice. Thoughts, comments?

 

[Dan the Modeler]

Dan, even if still a lot of work to complete this battleship, looking forward to next one. I am tempted by the Bismarck.
Any suggestion on which brand in 1/350? I read that the Revell one with Pontos kit is quite nice. Thoughts, comments?

If your looking to do the Bismarck, you got it. The Revell kit with the Pontos set is absolutely the way to go.

 

[GCB]

Thanks Dan. Have you built one already?

 

[Dan the Modeler]

Thanks Dan. Have you built one already?

Yes I built the Revell of Germany Bismarck with the Pontos set. It took a dive into the dumpster during our move years ago when it took an unfortunate swan dive. I plan to build it again some day soon...maybe...lol.

 

[domer94]

Nothing on a battleship is orange that can be even from the outside. Life boats would be Haze Grey or at least have a Haze Grey cover on them.

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man , that whaleboat is cleeaaannnn... guess it helps to have a couple thousand guys around to do stuff!

 

[Pantherman]

Dan, even if still a lot of work to complete this battleship, looking forward to next one. I am tempted by the Bismarck.
Any suggestion on which brand in 1/350? I read that the Revell one with Pontos kit is quite nice. Thoughts, comments?

I will be building the Tamiya 1/350 bismark in a few months time. Pantherman

 

[GCB]

Hey Pantherman, why Tamiya and not Revell?

 

[Pantherman]

Hey Pantherman, why Tamiya and not Revell?

I found an upgrade kit for the Tamiya version and a friend has also built the Tamiya and said that the details and fit were pretty good. Pantherman

 

[GCB]

Question for the team: those "stairs" (not sure of the correct name) on the side of the hull were stored where when on transit?
I will not be able to display them as shown on instructions because the connection in between parts if far too weak, so wondering if forgetting them or installing them horizontally??
Also, the pole on top looks like located wrongly or the stairs should face the stern, unless not related to the stairs.
Thanks.

 

[GCB]

No reply??
Anyhow, progressing on the superstructure and almost ready.
Missing top radar and some armament but mot handrails and stairs in place.
Next steps: connect it to the hull, add missing parts and then up to the main deck handrails.
Will finish with the assembly and paint of the main guns!

 

[TimM63]

Question for the team: those "stairs" (not sure of the correct name) on the side of the hull were stored where when on transit?
I will not be able to display them as shown on instructions because the connection in between parts if far too weak, so wondering if forgetting them or installing them horizontally??
Also, the pole on top looks like located wrongly or the stairs should face the stern, unless not related to the stairs.
Thanks.


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This is an accomodation ladder used for access to deck from small boats or rafts. It is stowed in a horizontal position along the outside of the rail.
Picture is of a stowed accomodation ladder on the USS Iowa.
(BTW there aren't any "stairs" on ships. They are ladders or gangways.

 

[GCB]

Thanks Tim.
Understood.. Not sure if will be able to store them as such, but will give a try.
So if not stairs on ships, when talking, how they differentiate vertical ladders to ladders (diagonal like stairs) ??

 

[TimM63]

Thanks Tim.
Understood.. Not sure if will be able to store them as such, but will give a try.
So if not stairs on ships, when talking, how they differentiate vertical ladders to ladders (diagonal like stairs) ??

On military ships, different types of ladders serve distinct functions and are designed for specific locations, ranging from internal decks to external transfer points. All are called "ladders," including structures that might be called "stairs" on land, due to naval tradition

 

[GCB]

Learning everyday! Thanks Tim

 

[Pantherman]

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

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I ordered an upgrade kit for the 1/350 bismark I'm planning to build.

The Tamiya kit is still in transit but the upgrade arrived so I'm tempted to do a few bit's of the PE now to save some time later.

Well to be absolutely honest, I just can't wait to have a go at the PE. Just love the challenge. Pantherman

 

[GCB]

I ordered an upgrade kit for the 1/350 bismark I'm planning to build.

The Tamiya kit is still in transit but the upgrade arrived so I'm tempted to do a few bit's of the PE now to save some time later.

Well to be absolutely honest, I just can't wait to have a go at the PE. Just love the challenge. Pantherman

Well, PE parts for me remain a major challenge: too much glue (invisible if not painted, weird piles when painted), broken (bending too many times), painting (well painted before touching, messy after), positioning on model, etc... but learning slowly.
Which upgrade kit you got?

 

[Pantherman]

Well, PE parts for me remain a major challenge: too much glue (invisible if not painted, weird piles when painted), broken (bending too many times), painting (well painted before touching, messy after), positioning on model, etc... but learning slowly.
Which upgrade kit you got?

It was a set from China on temu. To be honest I wasn't expecting much as it was half the price of eduard and wood deck but I have done some of the PE and it's the best I have used by far. I will post some photos on a new thread. Pantherman

 

[domer94]

No reply??
Anyhow, progressing on the superstructure and almost ready.
Missing top radar and some armament but mot handrails and stairs in place.
Next steps: connect it to the hull, add missing parts and then up to the main deck handrails.
Will finish with the assembly and paint of the main guns!

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thats some great railing work. not easy in 1/350

 

[GCB]

thats some great railing work. not easy in 1/350

Yep... pass or fail on this one