I found a complete, mostly complete built Trumpeter 1/200 Hood for sale for $35 in a hobby shop. Now, I'm repainting it, using a brush, but maybe I should just air brush everything above the deck, since everything is already cemented on, and touch up items with a brush, that need a different color. The PE are in bad shape also. Soon, I'll either get the Iowa or Missouri, and build it up myself, these mega models are the top of modeling world, in my IMHO.
@@SmallSoldier are you referring to yourself or is this for someone else? They must be one special person or paid a loooott of money for all that work 😂
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@@SmallSoldier My brother has a door matt my grandad made while on the ship with 'Hood' woven into it and we have some photos of him boxing in a boxing match on the Fore deck.
I don't think I did that part. I'm only using certain parts that I feel need upgrading. If you tell me the situation i may be able to walk you through it. Thanks
Small Soldier, thank you for these tutorials. Awesome work in explaining how to work with PE. I'm a newbie to PE, not to modeling ...I've been a modeler for decades but have never worked with brass. I took 10 years off from modeling and have recently rededicated myself to catch up with several projects that've been neglected during that time. I''m currently working on the 1/350 Academy Warspite, bought the Pontos PE for that model. The ship had been started 10 years ago but only got to step 3. Even though your tutorials deal with the Hood, the techniques of working with PE are the same. I even bought the 3D book today upon your recommendation. One point...I share your frustration of the incomplete and confusing explanations contained in the diagrams of the Pontos PE and the kit instructions. I thought that it was me...but you've validated my state of confusion. Thanks again for helping me find some modicum of success. I've rang the UA-cam bell and subscribed to you video channel...you've got a new fan.
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I found a complete, mostly complete built Trumpeter 1/200 Hood for sale for $35 in a hobby shop. Now, I'm repainting it, using a brush, but maybe I should just air brush everything above the deck, since everything is already cemented on, and touch up items with a brush, that need a different color. The PE are in bad shape also. Soon, I'll either get the Iowa or Missouri, and build it up myself, these mega models are the top of modeling world, in my IMHO.
Damn that thing is a BEAST! Holy details Batman!
Yes it is. I hope the owner will be happy with it. Cheers!
@@SmallSoldier are you referring to yourself or is this for someone else? They must be one special person or paid a loooott of money for all that work 😂
Yes, someone else. This is a commission build.
What's up! Hey, if you're diggin' what I'm doin', then why not subscribe to my channel. It's free "of course" and you'll get notifications whenever I upload a new video. You can also check out my Instagram and Facebook for more photos of what I'm up to... and other tomfoolery! "Keep those brushes wet"! You can also support my channel with a small contribution, you can do so here: www.buymeacoffee.com/SmallSoldier
It's like Patreon... but simpler. Thanks
Wow, most beautiful and impressive model!
Thanks, Phil. Cheers.
Very impressive sir! My great grandfather served on HMS Hood back in the 1930's so great to see the film footage. Thankyou
Thanks! Wow, that's pretty cool! I hope you have some photos or memorabilia to remember him with. Cheers!
@@SmallSoldier My brother has a door matt my grandad made while on the ship with 'Hood' woven into it and we have some photos of him boxing in a boxing match on the Fore deck.
@@Vincent-gc8zd He wasn't on the ill-fated ship when it went down... I'm assuming.
@@SmallSoldier No he served on it between the wars but as children he used to tell my brothers and I stories from his time in the Hood.
@@Vincent-gc8zd Nice!
WE'RE BACK, CHAPS! I can't wait to see Hood painted.
"Yeah baby, yeah!"
It's awesome!
This is insanity! In a good ocd way
LOL! Yep crazy as it gets.
Really enjoying these updates. Its a joy to watch. Will you be adding figures at the end??
Thanks, Steve! God no! I'll be so done with this by the time it's painted. I think they'd come and lock me up if I took it any further. LOL!
Hi building the Hood using the Pontos set I having problems with the fire control on the foredeck, how did you handle this?
I don't think I did that part. I'm only using certain parts that I feel need upgrading. If you tell me the situation i may be able to walk you through it. Thanks
Small Soldier, thank you for these tutorials. Awesome work in explaining how to work with PE. I'm a newbie to PE, not to modeling ...I've been a modeler for decades but have never worked with brass. I took 10 years off from modeling and have recently rededicated myself to catch up with several projects that've been neglected during that time. I''m currently working on the 1/350 Academy Warspite, bought the Pontos PE for that model. The ship had been started 10 years ago but only got to step 3. Even though your tutorials deal with the Hood, the techniques of working with PE are the same. I even bought the 3D book today upon your recommendation. One point...I share your frustration of the incomplete and confusing explanations contained in the diagrams of the Pontos PE and the kit instructions. I thought that it was me...but you've validated my state of confusion. Thanks again for helping me find some modicum of success. I've rang the UA-cam bell and subscribed to you video channel...you've got a new fan.
Excellent! Thanks for subscribing. Yes, there is a lot to take in when dealing with photo etch and I'm so glad you found this video useful and helpful. All the best in your modelling journey!