Heller 1/400 H.M.S. Hood.

[boatman]

poor ole hood she's had the bottom blown out of her oh dear 570 :rolling: :crying:

[spanner570]

'fraid so Chris!

Anchors and chains fitted. I thought these looked a bit big - Until I saw the real things....:astonished:





I've also painted on a recognition roundel to 'A' turret.


I've also added more detail, which is hardly noticeable, so I didn't take any more pictures.

Cheers,
Ron

[Gern]

Accurate or not, she certainly looks the part! Coming on very nicely Ron.

[spanner570]

Cheers Dave.

I tried for accuracy (My standards anyway) with regards to the two major alterations already mentioned. The fictitious bits were just that - Bits. simply to liven up the bland plastic.

For once in my miserable life, I did a bit of research on a subject and tried my best to get my effort's colour scheme about right for the period (May '41) Although there is still a load of 'Grey Areas' (pardon the pun) as to her exact colours at the time of her sinking. Even pictures of the wreck have proved to be inconclusive in certain areas.....So yet again I'm on safe ground away from any potential nit pickers.

It was an extremely difficult and time consuming build, but I'm glad I took it on. I'm happy with the result and apart from weathering she is finished.

Thanks for your interest.

Ron

[adt70hk]

Coming on very nicely indeed Ron.

ATB.

Andrew

[papa 695]

Just caught up young Ron, and may I say what a cracking job your doing. It makes me want to crack open the rum and start singing sea shanties.

[Jim R]

Hi Ron
Looks excellent. A researched, accurate model from the master of the 'winging it' school of modelling. What is the world coming to!!??
Very much looking forward to the next stages.
Jim

[rtfoe]

Ptwang!!!...You sure winged it good Ron. :smiling2: And you removed her knickers very deftly in the outdoors even. So will you be laying her in calm or turbulent waters?

Cheers,
Richard

[boatman]

Ptwang!!!...You sure winged it good Ron. :smiling2: And you removed her knickers very deftly in the outdoors even. So will you be laying her in calm or turbulent waters?

Cheers,
Richard

Well HAHA :rolling: :smiling::smiling:Richard you hit the nail on the head by sayin 570 HAS REMOVED HER KNICKERS yes he did that all right by that cut that gave me a good laugh you sir are very witty an keep it up as i like a good laugh to cheer me up an 570 said she is gonna be in rough seas
chris

[rtfoe]

Well HAHA :rolling: :smiling::smiling:Richard you hit the nail on the head by sayin 570 HAS REMOVED HER KNICKERS yes he did that all right by that cut that gave me a good laugh you sir are very witty an keep it up as i like a good laugh to cheer me up an 570 said she is gonna be in rough seas
chris

OOh, rough seas huh...then she'd better hold onto her two funnels.... oh boy I really need to get my coat now. :smiling2:

Cheers,
Richard

[Mini Me]

Knickers down and high water?.........hope her little "Bum" don't get cold :tongue-out3: ........I'm with Richard.....call a Cab, quick!
Rick H.

[spanner570]

Quickly moving on........

Thanks for keeping up the banter chaps.

Don't worry about the rough sea, sick bags will be distributed during the voyage........

[Gern]

For once in my miserable life, I did a bit of research on a subject and her colour scheme is also about right for the period (May '41) Although there is still a load of 'Grey Areas' (pardon the pun) as to her exact colours at the time of her sinking. Even pictures of the wreck have proved to be inconclusive in certain areas.....So yet again I'm on safe ground away from any potential nit pickers.

I shouldn't worry about it Ron. There's exactly the same problem with colours for the Arizona and Bismark at the time of their sinking.

[spanner570]

I shouldn't worry about it Ron.

Me, worry? Nah, I just gave it my best shot. I can do no more.......

Tomorrow, I head for the tip to get me a bit of melamine (or whatever is lying around) for me watter!

[Guest]

HONESTLY 570 when i first saw your cut i nearly spilt my cauppa oh what a way to put a wind up a member thought you'd gone off your trolly Aaaaaaagggghhhhhh
chris

Chris 570'S never been normal , well not since he met Polly. Had a rather bad effect on him ever since.