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An Enormous Naval Build - HMS Nelson - What's in the box.

toboldlygo

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Having thoroughly enjoyed build HMS Buttercup, I decided to get something much larger...

 

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A few stats.. Length: 1082.5 mm, Beam: 160 mm, Parts: 1260+

 

As a wise precaution I invested in a reference book. Lot's of nice scale drawings and details

 

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What's in the box, well for starters - more boxes!

 

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The instruction booklet and colour call out.

 

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In the white box is the beautifully moulded one piece hull.

 

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Box A. Contains multiple sprues, the photo-etch and decals.

 

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8 of this sprue :O

 

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Three of this sprue.

 

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Prop's parts of structure, anchors etc.

 

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Decals

 

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8 Sheets of Photo-etch :O 

 

Box B Contains more armament and parts of the structure.

 

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2 of this sprue.

 

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One of this sprue

 

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2 of this one (these are well wrapped up)

 

Box C. Contains the Superstructure, Masts, Bulkheads, etc.

 

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Box D - thankfully only contains on part...

 

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The deck, all a metre plus of it!

 

And for a sense of the sheer size of the hull - here's the hull next to 1/76th scale 40' GWR parcels van...

 

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Till I pluck up the courage to start the build

 

TTFN

 

James

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davefromacrossthepond

Wow, quite an impressive kit.  I have several 1/350 kits on my "to build" list, but I have to say that I have been a bit intimidated by the PE.  One of those back and forth things - if I'm going to build it, use the PE, but I am too scared of PE to start.  lol    Oh well.  I do so look forward to seeing your progress on this!

Dave

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My experience of warship building is 1/600th Airfix kits in the 60s/70s, although I never had HMS Nelson.  I've been watching YouTube "The Midwest Model Shop" . He is constructing 1/200 USS Missouri also by Trumpeter. Really fascinating . I think he had some specific etchings for the deck planking . I think the gun barrels are brass . Wow how things have come on in model warship building . Would love to see more of your build .

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6 minutes ago, Legend said:

My experience of warship building is 1/600th Airfix kits in the 60s/70s, although I never had HMS Nelson.  I've been watching YouTube "The Midwest Model Shop" . He is constructing 1/200 USS Missouri also by Trumpeter. Really fascinating . I think he had some specific etchings for the deck planking . I think the gun barrels are brass . Wow how things have come on in model warship building . Would love to see more of your build .

 

The "Midwest Model Shop" he's done a few video builds on 1/200th Scale ships, as have AussieTrekkie and Trekworks (though they take it to the next level). There is aftermarket available for this ship, but it costs nearly as much as the kit :O The deck is wood for the Missouri.

 

I will be building it, just not right now.

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Roddy Angus

If you fancy spending more cash, have a look at the Mk1 Design detail sets, expensive but impressive.  Hannants sometimes have them at a 30% discount. The mast and radar set is a good investment if you are planning to RC the kit.  The armament set for the Rodney, which is slightly different from the Nelson, is on offer at the moment.

Enjoy

Roddy

Ps. It involves modelling, I mentioned it once but I think I got away with it!

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17 hours ago, Roddy Angus said:

If you fancy spending more cash, have a look at the Mk1 Design detail sets, expensive but impressive.  Hannants sometimes have them at a 30% discount. The mast and radar set is a good investment if you are planning to RC the kit.  The armament set for the Rodney, which is slightly different from the Nelson, is on offer at the moment.

Enjoy

Roddy

Ps. It involves modelling, I mentioned it once but I think I got away with it!

 

The Mk.1 sets are amazing and pricey. I did see that on Hannants myself about the armament set for Rodney and it's way to different to use, if they discount the set for the Nelson. I may get it.

 

I've got the Artwox Model wooden deck set on order from a supplier in Australia. Which has enough photo-etch to send me completely nuts lol

 

 

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davefromacrossthepond

In looking again at the pics you posted, and the Mk1 set and Artwox deck, all I can think of is the phrase - "Go big or go home."  I truly am looking forward to see your progress on this kit.  I have to say, you've inspired me to pull down a couple of my kits and give them a look-over.  I'm feeling the itch and I can't wait to see what I can learn from following you!!

Dave

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