Full Build - 1/350 USS Missouri (BB-63)

This is the twelfth and final installment in my build series of the BB-63 USS Missouri - "Mighty Mo". I am showing excerpts from all the build steps I took to build the ship and the final result. Please watch the build installments for more details.
I hope you like the build, and yes it is not perfect, but we are always learning. Please click the like button if you like it, and I do appreciate comments.
The build is based on the 1/350 scale Hobbyboss 86516 kit with detail up sets from Pontos.

[@eri3726]

Been a pleasure following this series. Wonderfully done, congratulations on the result!

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Thank you for saying that, it is highly appreciated 😊

[@finlayfraser9952]

Very nice!

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Thank you!

[@johnbrewer6330]

Kenneth as always bitter sweet to see a completion video, it means that of course you have finished and so no more work on this one. But, a new build will be coming along. Wishing you all the best.

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Indeed John! The good thing is that there is always something new to try and learn about. Thanks 😊

[@markc7002]

You are a true craftsman of serious note!!

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Thank you so much for the kind words 😊

[@MaxAfterburner]

Great recap of all your hard and finely detailed work! 😊

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Thank you 😊

[@tronmcconnell4465]

Kenneth, This was a very nice summary of the whole build, and the finished product looks fantastic. Job really well done!

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Thank you very much Tron 😀

[@Diregecko]

Great build and very enjoyable watch. Your videos are responsible for me shelling out a lot of money for a new spray booth as well. ;)

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Thank you, glad to hear that you enjoyed it 😊 Sorry for tempting you 😂

[@Unyielding_Modeller]

I'm not a ship modeller but I really enjoy watching your build series. I discovered your channel thanks to @NigelsModellingBench some time ago.

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Great to hear that you enjoyed them, thanks 😊

[@nikosbr4691]

Excellent!!! Loved this video series. And this is an excellent way to sum it up.

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Thank you Nikos 😀

[@usssaratogacv3lefevre978]

Great series and recap. Enjoyed both, will refer to both my builds.

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Thank you 😊

[@hacheyp]

What a great summary of your build!

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Thank you Paul 😀

[@hacheyp]

You are most welcome!

[@briancalvert7721]

You did an amazing job. I’m building Tamiya’s 1/350 Missouri right now. I didn’t go with the Pontos photo etch but instead I used Tom’s Modelworks.

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Thank you Brian 😊 So you are building the ‘90s version then? Good luck with the build!

[@briancalvert7721]

I’m building the WW2 version.

[@avion34]

Another amazing build behind you. I am blown away by the amazing talent you put into your work. I I’m looking forward to your next project.

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Thank you for those kind words 😊

[@louGriggs1944]

Just found your channel and have subscribed. I appreciate seeing your build by this manufacturer. I will definitely go back and watch all of the build installments. Thank you.

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Good to hear and welcome to my channel 😊

[@dermodellbaunoob]

Turned out really well. The weathering on the hull is great.

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Thank you 😊

[@flightis3dollars]

Great summary. Very inspiring. Although with little experience with photo etch so far I too like the details of them and the focus required. Thanks.

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Thank you, great to hear that you found it inspiring 😀

[@robertleslie5338]

Mr. Kenneth, another very clean build. Nice detail work on this one. I'm a little behind on watching videos, and it's a pleasure to watch you work.

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Thank you Robert 😊

[@perrylamb6286]

This was an excellent build series. Yes, I said earlier I was looking forward to this final build video, it is sad to see it come to an end. I do love the November Mike Bravo flags. :) Looking forward to your next ship. That should be VERY cool.

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Thank you Perry 😀 It always a bit sad when reaching the end, but also good to be able to work on something new. And thank you for suggesting the signal flags 😉 The next one, the LHD-2, is definitely an interesting ship 😀

[@justynmason4225]

Amazing result. You are a truly gifted modeller.

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Thank you so much for those kind words Justyn 😀

[@bmen6401]

A very good build and series. Thank you!

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Thanks 😊

[@michaelnaven213]

Amazing work, you never disappoint . Masterful skills!👍👍👍👍

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Thank you for the kind words Michael 😊

[@andreaselesky9970]

Great build. I'm looking forward to your next build.

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Thank you Andreas 😊

[@plasticmonkey5594]

amazing work again Kennith .You do inspire me to do better Thanks for sharing stay safe and happy modeling

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Many thanks Paul, great to hear that it is inspirational. Keep safe and happy modelling to you too :-D

[@willthorson4543]

Beautiful job. I hope one day you can do a Japanese heavy cruiser like the Mogami or even better, the battleship Ise as a carrier hybrid.

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Thank you 😊 The only IJN object I have in my stash is the Yamato (Tamiya 1/350).

[@FrankE.Cromer]

Amazing work again Kenneth 👏 very enjoyable video. Gratulasjon!

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Thank you Frank, glad to hear that you enjoyed it 😀 Og tusen takk for gratulasjonen 😁

[@hungkengtan4926]

Very nice ☺️

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Thank you 😊

[@0TransAtlantic0]

Extremely nice build.

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Thank you 😊

[@MisterGsWorkbench]

Great build as always! Thanks for sharing.

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Thank you 😊

[@eddywells5689]

Great vid

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Thanks 😊

[@user-iq5xd9ig2x]

Et fantastisk resultat. Når du ser på en skipsmodell, innser du at dette er et helt annet nivå av modellering (vel, bortsett fra seilbåter, selvfølgelig). Gratulerer med å ha fullført jobben. Jeg gleder meg til neste prosjekt.

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Tusen takk! Jeg setter stor pris på så fine ord 😀

[@RichVoss70]

Amazing photo etch work great job

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Thank you 😊

[@tmcmurdo826]

Wonderful work, Kennneth. I hope you are proud of the results. You have quite a nice little navy now. What is next?

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Thank you Tim 😊 I am pleased, but as always room for improvement. The next project is the LHD-2 USS Essex.

[@Gary6442]

Kenneth, very impressive build ! I really enjoyed following you on this one ! Any idea of what your next build will be ? Until next time, take care !!!

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Good to hear that you enjoyed it Gary, thanks 😊 Next one will be the LHD-2 USS Essex. Stay safe!

[@goforitpainting]

Really cool. 👍

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Thanks 😊

[@craigmorrice6032]

Another fantastic effort. At this rate you are going to need a bigger house to store all the ships. 😁

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Thank you Craig 😀 It is becoming a problem for sure, I need a bigger man cave - which is 2+ years away 🤔 Well what to do 🤷‍♂️ Maybe build something smaller like Arleigh Burke in 1/350…

[@craigmorrice6032]

@NorwegianModellingBench you could always build the new 1:200 arleigh burke class, it is only a destroyer, so its smaller then a battleship. 😉

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

@@craigmorrice6032 I have seen that HS models are working on a really impressive detail up set for the 1/200 one. Very tempting, but I have all I need for a 1/350 (USS Momsen).

[@craigmorrice6032]

@NorwegianModellingBench do you have the pontos set for the Momsen? That is in my stash as well,

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

@@craigmorrice6032 Yes, and a lot of HS models parts 😉

[@PublicMixHardworking1]

Thanks to all ❤❤❤ My Favorite Channel ❤❤ love you ❤❤ so Bountiful,🚢🚢🚢

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Thanks 😊

[@StevoLondon]

Hi Kenneth, another fabulous build and inspiration for my next build, may I ask what mini drill you use, it looks like a cordless drill? Many thanks Steve

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Thank you Steve, I appreciate it :-) The drill is a Wowstick, bought on Amazon.

[@chrisohara2325]

Great job Kenneth. Your skills with PE are definitely enviable. Are you onto the USS Essex LHD-2 next?

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Thank you Chris 😊 Yes, but first some Easter vacation at the cabin 😀

[@chrisohara2325]

@@NorwegianModellingBench Good plan. Enjoy your vacation time. 👍

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

@@chrisohara2325 Thanks 😊

[@rg_cust0m653]

Very nice build! Love to see you're video, was fun and intriguing to watch😁 May i ask what kind of cups you use? Where you put in the glue?

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Thank you, I appreciate it 😊 They are lense blisters. A good way to use empty ones 😉

[@rg_cust0m653]

Nice! It is indeed a very good way for the glue. Thank you for sharing you're build with us😁

[@slappy2825]

Absolutely beautiful work! May I ask what is the waterfall that appears in several frames? I am stumped and curious. Was it raining outside on the window, is it desk art, or am I unaware of a means of capturing paint fumes? ;-)

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Thank you 😊 It might have been raining outside 😉 No, it is part of the spray booth I use. The water curtain catches the overspray, so instead of going in the air filter the water catches it.

[@RichShips]

Can you explain more on the problems with ScaleColors paint? I have a lot of their paint on the way. Customer service and wait time already have me doubting my purchase. Great job with the ship.

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Certainly; it gives a lot of issues drying quickly on the needle (tip drying issue) and even inside the cup, adding retarder didn’t help, some of the colors do not adhere to the surface that well even with good primer - don’t get me started on the customer service and wait time - just awful. The owner even goes so far as he will just ignore you if you have problems. So find something else, there are a lot of good options. Thanks 😊

[@RichShips]

Thank you. If you have any recommendations on the brand of paint you switched to… USS Washington (BB56) build so as close as possible to “real” colors.

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

@@RichShips It depends if you want to try out lacquers and where you are located.

[@borisinc7637]

That is a great build video, I've learnt a lot watching. Thank you. May I ask what the tweezers you use at for example 16.23 are?

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Thanks, great to hear that it had some value 😊 They are high precision tweezers from Manwah.

[@borisinc7637]

Thank you! I don't know how easy it would be, but a video on what your most useful tools are would be really interesting. @@NorwegianModellingBench

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

@@borisinc7637 I have already made one.. “Tools for working with PE” 😊

[@borisinc7637]

My apologies! @@NorwegianModellingBench

[@zal_models]

Question: Did you use CA glue to attach PE parts and rigging? And where did you get your tweezers?

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Yes I used VMS CA glue for both PE and rigging. The tweezers are Manwah super precision tweezers that I bought in a Norwegian hobby store.

[@zal_models]

@@NorwegianModellingBenchthank u very much!

[@pierrezaepffel7318]

Hello what brand of paint booth are you using? Thanks

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

It is a Panzag

[@damnedjose]

amazing, dude... you're so meticulous.... do you ever get a chance to visit any of the ships you build? it looks like you build american ships and planes, chiefly. i live in the bay area, and got a chance to visit the hornet --- which i believe served in world war 2. there were several ships named that, of course. it also helped with one of the space re-entry capsules... apollo? on board was a cool wildcat, one of my favorite planes......... altho, idk how long it was in production. the us air force was constantly getting newer fighters during the war. thanks!

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Thank you 😊 I always try my best, I have never appreciated a half a** job. Unfortunately I have not seen any of my latest builds, but I hope to someday. Sounds like you are perfectly located to see these amazing ships.

[@damnedjose]

@@NorwegianModellingBench thanks for the reply. i haven't seen that many of the ships --- i'm mainly into ww 2 planes. i'd like to see more of them. there are several air museums i'd like to see. but, yes, the hornet is within half an hour of me, and i saw one of the us battleships.... i think they were moving it from one port to another. keep up the amazing work!

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

@@damnedjose I see, the WWII planes are definitely interesting subjects. I have a side project building a B25J Mitchel and plans to build a B17G. Thank you very much for the kind words!

[@damnedjose]

@@NorwegianModellingBench yes... i saw your b25 video.... i guess six months after pearl harbor 'we" (i'm a third generation japanese american) bombed tokyo... amazing to me those b-25 bombers took off from a carrier. there's some air museum, maybe in oregon, where you can fly in ww 2 planes... a figher is a couple thousand, but those b17's --- i think it's $550? now i want to take a short trip to see the hornet again.... keep up the great work, kenneth!

[@damnedjose]

noticed that the air museum where you can book flights is the erickson collection, in oregon... looks like a flight on a p40 or p51 is $2300. that's twenty minutes. i guess i'd definitely go for the p51 --- not sure if that would have a 360 degree view canopy, or not.

[@fuckyoumeanshelloinhongkon400]

how much time to finish?

[@NorwegianModellingBench]

Around 300-400 hours.