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    1:200 Fuso and Nagato models...are they realistic

    Having built the Digital Navy Fuso, I can certainly recommend it - the fit is superb and so is the design. Regards, Andrew
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    HMS Prince of Wales (GPM, 1:200)

    Start of the superstructure Hi everyone, I have completed the lowest level of the bridge and have included some photographs. This came together well - the fit on GPM models is very good. Regards, Andrew
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    IJN Akitsushima (almost finished)

    This is a fantastic build Leszek. Well done! Does anyone know where I can still purchase the kit? Regards, Andrew
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    HMS Prince of Wales (GPM, 1:200)

    Hi, Thanks everyone for your comments - they are an excellent motivator! That is amazing detective work Marko - it is the DKM Scharnhorst!! unfortuantly the remaining pages got wet - so it remains about 1/4 complete :( jnyoun - Apparently one of the gun turrets is too short - I can...
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    S.M.S. Schleswig Holstein, GPM, 1:200, Full hull

    That looks very clean Flu. I am beginning to envy your style! Regards, Andrew
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    HMS Prince of Wales (GPM, 1:200)

    Rudder and propellers Hi, Thanks for all your comments, they are much appreciated. I have completed the rudder, propellers and stabilisers, suprisingly these took quite some time! All the below the water-line parts have been attached - only the superstructure to go!! By the way, is...
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    HMS Prince of Wales (GPM, 1:200)

    Thanks Ski and Carl for your comments. I enjoy reading/looking at your excellent build reports as well. It has the Walrus planes! I am looking forward to building those. Andrew
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    Halinski 1:200 HMS Hood Build

    Hi Ski, It is looking very good. How is the fit so far?- is one of Halinski's earlier models? I have found their newer ones to be superb in both design and fit. Regards, Andrew
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    HMS Prince of Wales (GPM, 1:200)

    Some more photographs, including the builder himself!
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    HMS Prince of Wales (GPM, 1:200)

    Current Progress Hi everyone, I thought I would share some photographs of my recent progress. I have attached the sides and hull. Unfortuately I cannot uplaod my photos to the gallery, so it will be have to be a list of links :( As always, any comments would be appreciated...
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    S.M.S. Schleswig Holstein, GPM, 1:200, Full hull

    Hi Flu, It is certainly coming along well - I have following your thread with interest, and can only hope to do as well. Andrew
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    HMS Prince of Wales (GPM, 1:200)

    Hi Michael, Thanks for that - I will try and track it down. Regards, Andrew
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    HMS Prince of Wales (GPM, 1:200)

    Portholes Unfortuately I cannot claim this idea as my own! I saw it on the Kartonbau forum and decided to try it out on my model. Basically, I punch out the portholes using a sharpened brass cylinder; I wrap copper wire around a brass rod and cut along the edge to produce small cirles which...
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    HMS Prince of Wales (GPM, 1:200)

    Update It has been a while since I did some work on HMS Prince of Wales. Since then I have attached the underwater hull; I decided not to sand, gapfill and paint the hull, as I don't think it has come up too badly in paper. Any comments would be appreciated; as would any helpful hints...
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    1:400 JSC Yamato

    Hi, Thanks for you comments - they are much appreciated. The model is 66 cm (2' 2" long). As the formers are not reinforced, I thought there was the possibility of some warping, but this fear turned out to be unfounded, as the triangular centre held everything rigid. I have just started...
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    1:400 JSC Yamato

    Hi, Thanks for you comments - they are much appreciated. The model is 66 cm (2' 2" long). As the formers are not reinforced, I thought there was the possibility of some warping, but this fear turned out to be unfounded, as the triangular centre held everything rigid. I have just started...
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    HMS Prince of Wales (GPM, 1:200)

    Hi, I present to the forum, my next project, the HMS Prince of Wales. This is my first attempt at a 1:200 scale model. Historical background: The HMS Prince of Wales was laid in 1937, launched in 1939 and commissioned in 1941. The Prince of Wales' first engagement was against the...
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    HMS Prince of Wales (GPM, 1:200)

    Hi, I present to the forum, my next project, the HMS Prince of Wales. This is my first attempt at a 1:200 scale model. Historical background: The HMS Prince of Wales was laid in 1937, launched in 1939 and commissioned in 1941. The Prince of Wales' first engagement was against the...
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    JSC 1:400 North Carolina Build

    Hi Ski, An excellent build. I am looking forward to your build of the HMS Hood - will you be building the Halinski or GPM version? Regards, Andrew
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    JSC 1:400 North Carolina Build

    Hi Ski, An excellent build. I am looking forward to your build of the HMS Hood - will you be building the Halinski or GPM version? Regards, Andrew
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