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Good morning all Well its been a long time since my last post due to work  but over the last week or so I've got back into it and I'm on the final straight with around 150 parts to go until completion. I've reached a point where I thought I would post some pictures. This is the first model I've built since I was 8 years old  (long time ago) that has photo etch parts and whilst not the most difficult thing to do, I would have preferred to have had a bit of practice with PE parts beforehand, I think, due to this models complexity, (and cost) and the need to get it right. You may see from the photos some unfinished or untidy bits but some of the PE parts were damaged so I've tried to make good as best I can, similarly there were several plastic damaged parts again I've repaired these. Coupled with several ill-fitting parts I've had to compromise but these, unless you look really closely are hardly noticeable so all looking good generally and I'm looking forward to finishing. I have 20 new models I've been collecting that are waiting for my attention-cant wait! Regards to all Alan ALW attached the following image(s):
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nice to see your progress. looks fantastic keep the pics coming Jase “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Good to see you back on this Alan she is looking pretty awesome to me great work  regards Phil  COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!
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That is some lovely work Alan.  Mark
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Very nice model Alan. Looks like you had a lot of building hours to get through this one and its looking very neat. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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That`s looking stunning. You`re doing a great job. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Looking very impressive, going to be superb when done...... Regards Alan
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Looking very nice and great work Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Thank you all for looking in and your encouraging comments.
Kind regards
Alan
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Hello all A while since my last update but today-nearly 2 years,2 months since construction started I'm pleased (for my sanity) to say that my Trumpeter 1/200 HMS Hood has finally been completed apart from the base which is in the design stage but I will be incorporating the cap tally temporarily fixed to a plinth (also temporary)as seen in the photo. It has been the most intricate, challenging model I have ever made. This is the first time I have used PE parts and that proved tricky most of the time but by the time I had got to fixing the railings around the deck I felt competent in its use and will certainly use PE parts again. A decent size model and aesthetically pleasing. I did a fair amount of research about the Hood and the way she may have looked at any one time and given the enormous differences in what colours were used in what year etc, I decided, for purposes of highlighting the model, to paint the blast bags a subtle shade of grey, and the anchor chains white. I believe this gives a bit of depth to what it is being viewed. The same as the lifeboats, I studied many images including other models and chose the scheme you see in the pictures. I am currently waiting for some tiny stickers for the lifeboat windows having opted out of painting them to avoid overpainting and provide neat window lines. Time to start the Dragon 1/6 Sherman-this should be a breeze with all those large parts Thanks for looking in. Regards to everyone Alan ALW attached the following image(s):
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Congratulations! Great build!Greetings,
Walter
Present builds:
Revell B-24D Liberator 1:48
On the shelf:
Italeri "Fiat Mefistofele", Italeri "Moto Guzzi California", Fokker "Red Baron", Revell Bismarck, Revell Tirpitz, Arab Dow, Stage Coach, .....
Completed builds:
McLaren MP4/4, D-51 Steam Locomotive, HMS Victory, GWH F-15D Eagle, St. Stephen`s Cathedral (cardboard), Solar-powered paddle Steamer (little project with my son), HMS Victory X-section, "Geli" Phantom II (cardboard)
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Hi Alan
Congratulations on a truly stunning build. I bet you are justifiably pleased and proud of what you have created.
Well done
Regards Gray
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Looks awesome. You've done a great job mate. 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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Nice work and an excellent finish now all you need to do is sort out a nice case to display her in Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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You have done a great job on her Alan very well done. Al
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She looks fabulous and all credit to you for completing her to such a high standard.... .. Very well done... Regards Alan
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Well done, looks fab
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Thank you all very much for your comments. A display case is on the cards-I’m probably going to make my own as the shop bought ones are quite expensive. I’m pleased to say my wife has allowed me to display it in the front room- I cannot believe it she even photographed it sitting on the windowsill! However it won’t be staying there due to risk of damage. Again thanks to each and everyone of you. Regards. Alan
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Well a superb model Alan one you must be proud of  loved watching your build regards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
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Thanks Phil
Just about to source the various components
for a display case!
Regards
Alan
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