Once again guys, thank you very much for your comments.
unbuiltnautilus, I had researched this in Raven and Roberts "Man o' War 3, battleships RODNEY and NELSON", and they include an image of the eight-barrelled Pom Pom without the barrel end flares/hoods. It may be a modification thing in the differing Marks of the weapons.
I might include them at a later date, once I can establish how they were as of 31/10/1942. But I am always open to constructive suggestions as I'm a relative beginner to this hobby and am still willing to learn.
Noticed OHIO last night, great progress and an impressive model.
We really do have some iconic models in our three 'fleets'.
Don't forget, celebrationary dinner on the anniversary of the Battle of Quiberon Bay round at Admiral Hawke's on Tuesday night.
Well ........ a little bit of name dropping doesn't hurt.
Yarpie.