TRUMPETER'S 1-350 HMS HOOD WIP

After a Work and Burnout Break, I have gotten back into her Build. The Rigging is now basicaly done and the P/E Railings are now starting to be added. More to come shortly.....Cheers Mark

Nice looking so far, but one question. The "blast bag" seals on the guns. In the USN they usually were painted the same color as the boat covers- deck blue or whatever the horizontal color happened to be. In the RN was canvas color the rule?

Thanks for the comments Bondo. Sorry not getting back to you earlier. Blast Bags can range in many Colours. The USN has used Dark Blue, White, Canvas and even Black for the Bags. The Royal Navy mainly uses Canvas Colour or even Dark Gray. It all depends on each specific Vessel. Have done some more Work on the Hood. The Bow Area only needs Railings and the Anchor Chains now. Just need to add the Props and do some weathering and she is done. More to come soon.....Cheers Mark

The rigging especially looks good, and the areas around the "starfish" is outstanding.

Hi Mark

Hows the Hood build coming along? I'm just about to start the same kit with Eduardo PE accessory set. Its a bit daunting i must say. I still haven't got my head around how to go about painting it. I'm more used to armour, this is only my 2nd ship build.

Cheers

Hello Heinz. If you click on the following Link, you will see her all finished.....Cheers Mark

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