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Hello all and a Happy New Year. Well I finally plucked up the courage to release Trumpeters 1/200 HMS Hood from the box and to be honest it's a little bit daunting! This is probably going to be the most challenging model I have ever built but also looking forward to constructing it. I'm waiting for some paint to arrive, hopefully by Tuesday, then I can make a start. I've used a tenner as perspective, change left over from its purchase, so you can see its true scale. Regards to all Alan ALW attached the following image(s):
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I'll be one of your avid followers Alan, look forward to seeing this come together.... Maybe you should enter this into the Build of the Year competition too, you've nothing to lose by doing so....  Regards Alan
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 Wow that's one big ship you have there looking forward to seeing this come together Rgd Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
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When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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Thanks Alan, Thanks Martyn. This will be my dedication to the Royal Navy and those who lost their lives on the Hood. I'm hoping to add a visual something or other upon completion but not quite sure what yet.Watch this space! Regards. Alan
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It certainly is a beast  Will you be building her out of the box or adding any extras? I'm going to really look forward to watching you build her
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Its a nice kit and happy building Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Look forward to seeing you build the Hood. Great kit, well worth the money too. Be nice to see another hood build going. I must finish mine soon lol. Chris On the bench 1/350 Revell Tirpitz Platinum Edition (Pontos PE and Wooden deck) plus extra Eduard PE set and extra MK1 door sets.
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I will watching this Alan.
Carl
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Great to see another hood on the go. I will be watching your build with interest.
Graeme
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Nice Start Alan, that's one big model ship.
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The ten pound note certainly gives an idea of her size! Looking forward to seeing this build, and I agree with Gandale, you should enter in the Build of the Year comp, you never know!
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Thats a big boat Should be a good one when finished, plenty of scope for PE etc
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Will be good to see this build up and running, i'm sure you will enjoy it.
Al
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Thanks all for looking in. Hood construction starts this Saturday-wife has a new cooker so she'll be busy with that-good job she doesn't read my posts!!! On a serious note all the reviews I have read seem positive so hopefully all will turn out as expected. Carl, how long did it take you to build the Arizona? Regards Alan
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HI Alan. Looks a great kit. look forward to seeing your build. Ian Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
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Hi Ian
It certainly is on the large size! Just preparing myself mentally for what I see as a bit of a challenge.
Photos to follow.
Regards
Alan
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Found a bit of time this afternoon so decided to make an earlier than planned start. Photo shows strengtheners in place ( I'm assuming that's what they are called)! Alan ALW attached the following image(s):
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Hi all
Nothing much to report except construction is finally underway.
Had some issues with purchasing paints on-line and its taken weeks to resolve. That said, paint is now with me and I have started preparing the hull for painting.
Photos to follow ASAP.
Cheers
Alan
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Woah that`s a BIGGUN.  Is it straight out the box, or are you going the whole hog with the Pontas upgrade set? Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Am really looking forward to see what you do with this one.... looking out for your next update.... Regards Alan
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