[bluedot0]

Well to it.....the kit looks very clean, on first look it appears to be a huge step up from their other offerings.

I have separated the 2 hull pieces, there is a option on the hull parts to waterline the kit, but I couldn't locate any mention of it in the destructions. The interior support parts for the hull are sloppy, however the hull goes together well. Next I dry fitted the deck parts, a little work is required on the mid section, the outer edges are a little thick, but nothing too drastic.

The joint between the deck parts is not good but a nice timber deck will cover that, once level, I'll assemble these parts and then give it a coat of paint, at this point I'm quite happy with it......stay tuned.......Phil

[SkyFire]

It will be interesting watching all these ships come together.

[berth44]

You'd be right Anthony, but the Navy aint got nothing on Phil you know,infact,I'm talking about ALL the Navies of the world combined!!!......."Kooool"..............Dave

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First piccy of the hull, note the rather large marker for water lining the hull.......Phil

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Another view of the hull part, fits well.......Phil

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Another view of the dry fit, that's the Mikasa in the background.....Phil

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First view of the forward deck's dry fitting, again, fitted well......Phil

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Mid deck fitting.......Phil

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This view shows the difference between the decks, a bit of sanding will fix that.......Phil

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[berth44]

'Wow'..Phil's found his camera and he's on fire!..just watch these ships roll off launching pad!!.........Dave

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The rudder and shaft assembly, as usual with Academy, it went on but could be a whole lot better, I was going to do the works on it but opted not to as it will be generally hidden......Phil

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Hull with the decks secured in place, went rather well, now off to the paint shop for a dash of colour.....Phil

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[berth44]

Ship production is once again in full swing here at the 'Devonport Naval Shipyards' on the QE Class Battleship 'HMS Warspite' and I must comment that the yard foreman, who goes by the name of Phil is doing a spiffing job of building her..."3 cheers for Phil"........Dave

[bluedot0]

I built the stern viewing platform last nite, it needed some minor adjustment, but it looks fine, I think the railing is too thick and some brass would make it look better, but I did say I'd build it from the box and the only after market parts would be the timber deck......so there.

I've put her aside for now as I want to paint the hull before I progress, the job is earmarked for the Anzac day PH, just hope the weather is good......but I'll investigate the superstructure in the interim......Phil

[berth44]

Good job Phil.I love public 'olidays,ee by gum lad I do...........keep up the good werk!.......Dave