Tamiya 1/350 KGV plus extras

[BattleshipBob]

NO MORE ? :crying: :crying: :crying: WOW though Bob m8ty she lookin a big bruiser in the box please show more shots of the hull from different angles an i wonder why these big battle wagon had two ankors on the strb side

She's a lump alright, not a clue about the anchors, think Hood had 2 on st/board as well??

Bob,
Really starting to look good. I have never thought of using PVA for etch.

Hi Paul, always found CA a pain, read about PVA in the ship building book I bought, seems to hold ok, give plenty of wiggle room, easy to get part off and clean up, I add a drop of water to it.

[BattleshipBob]

While here, found the 3 missing PE hatches no 30, for some reason they were on another fret meaning 2 separate 30's!! Also cut off the horrible deck reels. Next Mr surfacer black primer on the hull and decks

[boatman]

HI Bob m8ty did you cut off them horrible deck reels.? an fit the P/E ones ?
chris b

[Roadie]

Being a newbie on the forum I’ve just found this thread.
The KGV is on my list at a later date.
My father was on the KGV from 1943-46. He was in Singapore on VJ Day, I do believe that something do do with the surrender of Japan happened on the ship, will investigate more on that. I’ve also asked him for all his photos of his time on board her. Unfortunately he got sent back to the UK with Pluersy and unfortunately got invalided out the RN.
But at 94 I might have to wait a while for them.

[Ian M]

Coming along nicely Bob.
I can see that you are now addicted to PE detail for ships! Beware, some of it is not better than what it replaces. Most of the time it makes a great difference.
Ah! cable reels... Might want to look into this but I am pretty sure that they where covered while at sea and not in use...

Why do big boaty things often have two anchors on the starboard side and only one on the portside....The clue is in the names given to the side of the ship. :tongue-out3:.
Two anchors on the portside could get very much in the way when laid to port. Whereas being on the starboard (from stearboard) they could be chucked over if the need arose without landing on some poor dockers head.

[BattleshipBob]

HI Bob m8ty did you cut off them horrible deck reels.? an fit the P/E ones ?
chris b

Hi Chris

Cut them off with a pair of sharp side cutters, sanded and thankfully the damage will be hidden by wood deck

Made a few reels, some not so good, thankfully have spare PE frames with the deck.

Had problems doing a good square cut job cutting, hence my gillotine questions, will have to practice more, got a lot of rods lol
Will paint and fit after wood deck, to ensure correct positioning.

Coming along nicely Bob.
I can see that you are now addicted to PE detail for ships! Beware, some of it is not better than what it replaces. Most of the time it makes a great difference.
Ah! cable reels... Might want to look into this but I am pretty sure that they where covered while at sea and not in use...

Why do big boaty things often have two anchors on the starboard side and only one on the portside....The clue is in the names given to the side of the ship. :tongue-out3:.
Two anchors on the portside could get very much in the way when laid to port. Whereas being on the starboard (from stearboard) they could be chucked over if the need arose without landing on some poor dockers head.

Not sure about addicted Ian maybe scared lol !! but can see why it's used, does make a big difference on some parts, so far, some of the moulded hatches are staying, as you say Ian not much difference.

Can agree that the reels would be covered at sea, so might try to make covers, my god what am I saying!!!!

however going right out of my comfort zone, going to cut square holes in the rear superstructure upper deck, the PE supplies ladders but no holes on the kit deck, will double check measurements before drilling.

You can see the ladder by the crane, on both sides, a new adventure for me, but remember this is another practice ship!

Sorry Ian, forgot, thanks for the anchor explanation!

[BattleshipBob]

Being a newbie on the forum I’ve just found this thread.
The KGV is on my list at a later date.
My father was on the KGV from 1943-46. He was in Singapore on VJ Day, I do believe that something do do with the surrender of Japan happened on the ship, will investigate more on that. I’ve also asked him for all his photos of his time on board her. Unfortunately he got sent back to the UK with Pluersy and unfortunately got invalided out the RN.
But at 94 I might have to wait a while for them.

Thank your dad for his service Roadie, he has my deep respect. As far as I know the Japanese surrender was on USS Missouri but KGV was anchored near by so your dad was part of a very historic occasion! Would luv to see his pic, wonderful to have!

[Jim R]

Hi Bob
Coming on a treat. All credit to you for going the extra mile and trying new things. Can be exciting and rewarding but there are often some frustrations along the way.
Jim

[BattleshipBob]

Hi Bob
Coming on a treat. All credit to you for going the extra mile and trying new things. Can be exciting and rewarding but there are often some frustrations along the way.
Jim

Thanks Jim, never had to do this with a StuG lol!

[BattleshipBob]

Have some of the excellent VMS tarp paper, used before to make tarps so will try to make covers for the reels

[stillp]

Being a newbie on the forum I’ve just found this thread.
The KGV is on my list at a later date.
My father was on the KGV from 1943-46. He was in Singapore on VJ Day, I do believe that something do do with the surrender of Japan happened on the ship, will investigate more on that. I’ve also asked him for all his photos of his time on board her. Unfortunately he got sent back to the UK with Pluersy and unfortunately got invalided out the RN.
But at 94 I might have to wait a while for them.

Found this online:

• 2 September 1945: Formal Japanese surrender signed on board USS Missouri – HMS King George V provided the chairs for the signatories.
• sorry, don't know what's happened to the formatting!
• Pete

[Tim Marlow]

Both KGV and Prince of Wales were there apparently….I briefly worked with a guy that served on PoW….

[BattleshipBob]

Both KGV and Prince of Wales were there apparently….I briefly worked with a guy that served on PoW….

Not POW Tim?

[Tim Marlow]

Not POW Tim?

Looks like I’ve mixed her up with Duke of York….of course, POW was sunk as part of force Z wasn’t she….

[boatman]

THATS IT Bob some lovely updates on your build an ive been havin a good study an thanks Ian regards why two ankors on strb an only one on port side ive learnt somthing to day
chris b