1/200 HMS Nelson Detail Up Set
| KA-Models Mk1
1/200 HMS Nelson Detail Up Set |
| KA-Models from Korea is back with another extensive detail set. This one is for the new Trumpeter HMS Nelson in 200 scale. This set includes parts from their 1/200 HMS NELSON VALUE PACK, 1/200 HMS NELSON ARMAMENT SET, and the 1/200 HMS NELSON MAST & RADAR SET in this 1/200 HMS NELSON DX PACK. It includes a new laser etched wooden deck, 20 Photo etch frets, 280 machined brass barrels and details, anchor chain, Resin cable reels, and a pre-painted etched fret. | |||||||||||||||||
| WOODEN DECK | Click images
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| The deck is in five sections to fit the various levels of the kit. Planking is laser etched onto the self adhesive wood like material. There are cutouts for the deck fittings and the edge has the proper border treatment. |  |
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| PHOTO ETCH FRETS
These frets are also included in the HMS Nelson Value Pack also available separately. |
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| FRET A
Realistic railing is provided as well as funnel ladders. |
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| FRET B
Bracing, platforms, and floater net baskets are included here. |
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| FRET C
More railings along with inclined ladders. The latter with poseable steps. Many ships had their name spelled out in relief to be welded onto the hull, Nelson is spelled out here. |
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| FRET D
A variety of deck hatches are included here. The hatches are nicely relief etched and can be posed open if desired. |
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| FRET E
A variety of doors and hatches are etched with frames and an inner and outer surface. These could be posed open if desired. |
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| FRET F
Boat cradles, life raft netting, and lifeboat details are nicely etched here. |
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| FRET G
Boat davits with rigging and pulleys, funnel rails, ladders, and platforms are included here. |
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| FRET H
Cranes and catapults are among the parts included on this fret. |
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| FRET I
A variety of open and covered portholes. |
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| MAST DETAIL SET
These frets are also included in the Mast Detail set also available separately. |
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| New platforms, bracing, and supports for the fighting tops along with more ladders and other details. |  |
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| Radar antenna parts, along with supports and bracing make up this fret. |  |
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| ARMAMENT SET
These frets are also included in the Armament set also available separately. |
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| Gun bases, shields, elevation wheels, and other detail parts for the 20 MM guns. |  |
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| Bases, railing, and new yoke assemblies for the pom pom guns. |  |
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| 40 MM gun parts including bases with diamond plate pattern etched on the surface, shields, railing, seats, and other fine details. |  |
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| Guides are provided for the main gun turrets to allow you to carve the opening to the proper shape. Supports for the new metal barrel assemblies are provided. |  |
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| Another detail often overlooked are the barrel covers included here. The ends of the gun barrels are typically plugged until a ship goes into battle. |  |
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| This fret includes flags for the flag locker painted to simulate the colorful pennants and flags. A nice touch. |  |
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| New main gun turret top plates with the proper rivet detailing. |  |
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| CNC MACHINED PARTS | |||||||||||||||||
| New main guns are machined out of aluminum with the ends drilled out along with mounting trunnions that allow for realistic gun elevation. Another nice touch are the 16 inch gun rounds. |  |
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| Various poll davits and a radar antenna base among other CNC machined parts here. |  |
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| Paravane bodies, and even a ship's bell are included here. |  |
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| New 6 inch gun barrels, 4.7 inch gun barrels, and 40 MM gun barrels. All have the ends drilled out with mounting pins on the other end and the 40 MM barrels have simulated recoil springs machined in. |  |
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| 20 MM gun bases and barrels with extremely fine surface detailing. |  |
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| The pom pom barrels at the ends drill out with the proper flair on the tips. |  |
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| ANCHOR CHAIN | |||||||||||||||||
| Plenty of real metal chain is included to hang your anchors on. |  |
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| RESIN PARTS | |||||||||||||||||
| A single resin sprue is included with the drums for the cable reels. |  |
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| INSTRUCTIONS | |||||||||||||||||
14 pages of instructions in full color show the various
sub assemblies and how the parts are attached to the kit.
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| BUILDUP EXAMPLES | |||||||||||||||||
These are some photos from the manufacturer showing some
of the parts assembled on the Trumpeter kit.
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KA-Models continues to impress with this extensive set that includes virtually everything the modeler would want to upgrade on their Nelson. This detail set is a first class upgrade for the Trumpeter kit. Thanks to KA Models for the review sample. It is listed as kit # MD-20010 1/200 HMS NELSON DX PACK for Trumpeter with a price of around $225 US. |
