For windows I use plastic I cut from blister packs. Various thickness and quite clear.

“You can see it right now and that’s what matters.” I am a dentist and I live by that sentiment. No one will see this but me, but that is what matters.

I did a lot of Bondo work at a job, a standard razor blade held at a 90 to it drug across works well at limiting sanding afterwards. Sometimes you don’t need to sand at all.

Not sure if someone else noted this but the reason you sometimes see windows there, and sometimes not is that those windows could be rolled down. If they were left up, the concussion from the 16in guns would blow out the glass, so the windows would be rolled down to protect them when the guns were being fired, and rolled back up to keep out the elements when they were not; though I expect on hot days, they might have rolled them down as well just for the ventilation, although that was not their intended purpose

Thank you so much for the plug my dude! Really glad you dig what we're doing with Call For Fire!

Thank you once again for including the “how-to” details. Makes for a very satisfying video. The work continues to look fantastic!

These videos are great. Thanks for making this series.

Your knife work is pretty neat. Practiced, muscle memory, using your tools for other than intended uses. All part of what to me is modeling! Another great modeling class.

Love watching you build and paint this gargantuan model. as another commenter noted, the "how-to" details are great. One thing I would like to ask, could you please include a quick shot of the entire ship at the end of the videos, so we can see how what you're showcasing fits in to the total model. I eagerly await each new installment of watching this come together.

Awesome work and I've found it the largest work that shows the littlest progress at first and then it bam done thank you ma'am

Coming along great.

Very nice, and inspirational.

Magnificent work, enjoyed it thoroughly!

Great video and great job

Your work in the Arizona was fantastic, but this one...wow,I can't wait until the finished product. You seem to be going above and beyond with each new build,but the Missouri build makes the others look pale in comparison...you do absolutely fantastic work Ben,and adding the "how to" details to the videos adds even more help to us "rank amateurs"...as always,I look forward to the next video,and the opportunity to learn new tips and tricks...cheers bud

Thanks Ben. I really like to see your actual assembly process. Dave

Great work on display here and well done!I used to work on the USS New Jersey in Camden NJ and just a fun fact that the glazing on the bridge was designed to be rolled down and protected (out of sight) during anticipated use of the main armament.

I find it best to mix up a bottle of the deck blue stain. This way there will not really be much of an issue trying to match color per deck layer. Looking great and thank you for your posts!

Looking forward your next video, come on!

Nice had my bell on to catch you right away.

@TheMidwestModelShop

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hope you liked it. Large chunks of this build are not particularly invigorating.

dude... Im just getting into modeling. I do a lot of electronics building and repair, so I'm kind of used to smaller details, but man, this blows me away. Had some ideas.. Maybe for that room with the glass windows, print out an image of the interior of the room to put in the background? Just an idea.. so you see something when you look in the window

Hi Ben. I love your videos and hope you can build the DKM Blucher by trumpeter. The scale is 1/350 and could be a mini procect

Flag bridge for the Adm.

Was thinking if it is a good idea to add some details inside the bridge and perhaps some LED?

*N i c e*

Awesome work. I’m at part #15, maybe my question is answered later. Do you prime before painting? I dont recall primer being mentionned in previous videos. Primer adds another layer that might hide some tiny details, so i guess its not necessary?

@TheMidwestModelShop

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I don’t prime with enamel paints. I make sure the surface is CLEANED usually with rubbing alcohol before painting. Now if you’re using acrylics, you need to pay attention to each brand and figure out what’s best. Some of them you can get away with not using primer on. Others....not so much.

Have you been to any of the Iowa-class Battleship memorials? I've been on the Wisconsin and took a few shots of the interior battle bridge if you need references. Also, if I recall, the windows adjacent to the bridge could be retracted down and armored shutters moved up from below.

@TheMidwestModelShop

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have been to the Wisconsin a few time and the Missouri. I haven't decided on if I want to build the bridge interior or not yet. But I'll take the pics if you're willing to send them! TheMidwestModelShop@Gmail.com

" former Army veteran " ? After completing a term of service and then being a veteran for one day or more, that person re-enlists, then that person is a former veteran. ---- just bustin your chops, good informative videos, thanks

Hi Ben, I’m building Tamiya’s 1/350 USS Missouri. The kit came with the Pontos blue wood deck. This deck has the plastic that you remove to use the adhesive backing. Just curious if you used the same kinda material. The question that I have is, if using this deck with the adhesive, has it ever pealed up or off on you? Thanks Brian

@TheMidwestModelShop

4 ай бұрын

It will peel up unless you add wood glue to it. That sticky back gives the impression that it’s strong, and it is, but not for long.

@briancalvert7721

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Ben

Ben, I am very close to pulling the trigger on this kit and the upgrade kit. I noticed an MK1 upgrade kit with a deck. Do you know the differences between this upgrade kit and the Pontos offering?

@TheMidwestModelShop

4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, no. Early on in the series I asked if anyone had the MK1 kit and to comment. But no one said anything. I have heard online that the Pontos instructions are “better”.....but that’s not saying a lot because the instructions for this kit are mostly pictures of what the finished product should look like 🤷🏻‍♂️. Honestly, if you’re serious about the build and have a realistic idea of what you’re getting into, the Pontos kits is awesome.

@frankferrara8435

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheMidwestModelShop Thank you very much for your reply.

Will ya just make it look human for a change!! Lol Let's see if ya can make a 2 hr movie!! Lmao!! Every builder has stretches where everything goes just like you show , SMOOOOOTH AND EASY!! Then there the WTH times where easy seems impossible!! She looks fantastic!!

@TheMidwestModelShop

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bro!

What if I only remove 1/16 of the paint instead of the 2/32? Will that work?

@TheMidwestModelShop

3 жыл бұрын

Nope. You have to remove 1/32nd and then another 1/32. If you just go to 1/16th, you'll actually have removed 3/32nd and that will be too much. 4/64th may be best in your case.

@GSDPops

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMidwestModelShop oooohhhh, thank you for clearing that up. What if I just do half of 1/8?

Where'd you get that grease pencil from?

@TheMidwestModelShop

4 жыл бұрын

Amazon. I put a link in one of the videos.

I'm curious why you don't use wood stain on the deck if it is real wood?

@TheMidwestModelShop

3 жыл бұрын

Well for the Missouri at this time, it was stained weatherdeck blue. So that’s why I went with the paint to get the affect I wanted. I couldn’t find any dark blue wood stain. And then what would I do with the left overs? I just try to keep things simple.

@FinalGirlHorror

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMidwestModelShop Awesome! It looks amazing, can't wait to see how it turns out! Where do keep a model this size?

@TheMidwestModelShop

3 жыл бұрын

Well that’s a good question. We have it on a buffet coming into our house at the moment. But with the current Titanic build underway, I’m probably going to put some shelves up on one of the shop walls for them.

will pva adhere to plastic?

@TheMidwestModelShop

4 жыл бұрын

I would think so. I use Gorilla Wood Glue and it sticks just fine.