discussion Aoshima Tiny 1:2000 scale USS Missouri

[pjgtech]

Found this little kit dirt cheap in a model shop ages ago, so snapped it up....

Its now a little "filler" kit, to keep me busy, until I decide what my next proper build will be.....

Box and sprue, not many parts.... Lol...

 

[pjgtech]

Started the build, the two sides of the lower hull/keel... needed a few pegs, clamps...


Then the lower hull, glued to the upper hull/sides.... also needed some support/pegs, clamps....


The base holds it nicely....


Then started to add some detail, the larger guns, deck superstructures, etc.... The front deck section needed clamping down as it was warped.

 

[PaulTRose]

Small enough to fit in a bottle!

 

[pjgtech]

Think this is the smallest one I've done? the other little ships I did were 1:1200, this one is 1:2000! Gulp...
Will have a got at painting it up, we'll see how we get on.... as I said its just a little "filler" model, so not too fussed if I bodge it, but I'll try not to...

 

[flyjoe180]

'Very small spare parts' container. Do you categorise your spares or are they left overs from this kit? Nice work so far Peter.

 

[pjgtech]

'Very small spare parts' container. Do you categorise your spares or are they left overs from this kit? Nice work so far Peter.

After doing a fair few kits now, I have learnt that you sometimes need a spare part, or to sctatch build summit, so I keep anything thats left over, eg: unused parts on a sprue or if I'm getting rid of an old model, I'll scavange anything that might be useful for a future build, wheels, figures, common parts, tracks, weapons, accessories, etc. I have various containers for figures, small parts, large parts, old sprues, wire, string, stretched sprues, etc plus spare accessories, diorama parts, trees, shrubs, rocks, and various other bits and pieces.

I now have about 10 of those small tupperware type containers with various bits in..... all clearly marked so I know whats in each one, (mostly), who knows when they may become useful?

 

[yak face]

Love this peter , like the diddy sherman its a great little diversion between builds . It looks very nicely done for something so tiny , dont forget to drill out the gun barrels for a more authentic look

 

[papa 695]

Very nice work so far Peter

 

[pjgtech]

Kit is now made, will add a bit of filler between the lower/top hull as there is a small gap.
Will then prime up and start painting, will be fiddly as its so small, but we'll give it a go and see what it turns out like....

 

[papa 695]

For the scale, that looking nicely detailed, cracking work Peter, looking forward to the painting.

 

[pjgtech]

Have now primed the little ship up, Citadel chaos black....
Started painting the hull (hull red) had two coats but will prolly need another.
I will be doing the upper deck/structures, etc in dark/light grey. Hope to pick out a few little details, buts its so bloody small!