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I had planned on painting the superstructure, but while watching a Youtube video I didscovered Micro Master 3D who produce details parts for model ships. So Idecided to get some for the Pola. These need a little preparation before painting.
    
    
    
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While looking at reerences I noticed that the anchor chains are guided off the ship via hawse pipes.
    
    
    
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I had planned on starting to paint the superstructure but on looking at references I noticed some missing support masts.
    
    
    
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While thinking of what to do next with the Pola, I noticed a black line!
    
    
    
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The moulded in ladders and stairs can be improved with photo-etch.
    
    
    
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The next thing to do is fit the wooden decks and assenble the ull.
    
    
    
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I've been working on getting the main gun turrets filled and sanded. While giving the filler time to set, I decided to work on the rest of the armament.
    
    
    
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After the strips had dried they were trimmed and sanded to give an acceptable result.