HMS Prince of Wales
by Ted Bunn

1/350 HMS Prince of Wales (MiniHobby)

This is my MiniHobby Models (Old Trumpeter mold) 1/350 Prince of Wales project. I chose the MiniHobby Models kit because I wanted a waterline model and I didn't have the heart to saw a Tamiya hull in half. I paid for that privilege as nobody will ever confuse the fit of a MiniHobby Models kit to that of a Tamiya. The fit was poor in many areas, especially where the deck sections mate. Other areas needed a good amount of filling and sanding as well. I started by drilling out all the port holes. I then chiseled off all of the molded on chains and ladders. I then added the following:

• White Ensign Models 1/350 Ultimate King George V class PE fret
• White Ensign Models 1/350 Extrafine Rails and Ladders PE fret
• Colourcoats paints
• L'Arsenal 1/350 resin crew figure set

The water is made from Liquidex acrylic gel and the bow waves are made from Milliput clay. Rigging is stretched sprue and nylon paint brush bristles.

I am dedicating this model to my Dad, who passed away suddenly during this project.

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