Paul E Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 (edited) Here is the second of my Ton Class models, this time HMS Upton a Minesweeper. I was not originally intending to build this model but as I had decided to develop Photo Etch for Brereton I thought I should go one step further and develop PE to enable me to build another model to show the extent of the difference between a Minehunter and a Minesweeper. So I designed the PE and bought another kit. I originally started out with the intention of building HMS Wotton which is why the build log refers to HMS Brereton and HMS Wotton. http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235001978-ton-class-mine-hunter-hms-brereton-and-minesweeper-hms-wotton-1350-scale-atlantic-models-kit/#comment-2348495 However I changed my mind as I had no connection with Wotton whereas I grew up in a village called Upton. I am aware that in doing so I am causing confusion with the Atlantic Models kit that I converted. To be clear the Atlantic Models kit is a Minehunter and is actually HMS Nurton and not HMS Upton as stated on the box cover. Not that it matters too much as it is an excellent kit and a joy to build. So here are pictures of my HMS Upton, a conversion from the Atlantic Models kit to a Minesweeper: And finally here are some pictures with my models of HMS Brereton and HMS Upton together: I hope you enjoy the pictures Thank you Paul. Edited July 17, 2017 by Paul E grammar 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 To your usual high standards..... Great conversion Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestar12chris Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Very nicely done Paul, they make a great pair. All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Thoroughly enjoyed the WIP on these and have them book marked for when I can get time to get round to mine beefy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Very fine pair - lovely clean detail Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Nice models, both of them! Martian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 tasty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 (edited) Looked at your cracking models then spent a happy hour or two "researching" the difference between Minesweeper and Minehunter etc. Some really interesting "information" out there. Either way, those are lovely models! Then got caught up with Voith Schneider Propellers (VDP) VSP, Z Drives etc... Went to bed with my head reeling. Edited July 20, 2017 by Murdo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Very smart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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