longshanks Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 (edited) Laying down the ground work for the next project As above Italeri 1/35 72' 6" Vosper Motor Torpedo Boat released in 2011. I purchased this on release and have sat on it whilst I hopefully improved my skills, particularly PE work. A bit of change in scale from the last project 1/200 Clyde Puffer which can be seen sitting on the Vosper The Griffen set is rather daunting. 20 pages of instructions and the brass work weighs in at 8oz (250gms). Italeri PT boat conversion set Italeri Horse drawn 20mm Breda, not quite sure where the horse will fit in.... Possible figures Reference books Not forgetting some very nice resin Vickers M.G. donated by @Gremlin56 which I currently in the loft. I think that's enough to wet your appetites, more details to follow Kev Edited October 22, 2017 by longshanks 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Well you had me interested just at the title now that I have seen all the extras beefy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bradley Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 This one deserves double popcorn. I have this kit and am anxious to see what you make of it before I dive in.....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Yabba dabba Doo Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted September 11, 2017 Author Share Posted September 11, 2017 23 hours ago, beefy66 said: Well you had me interested just at the title now that I have seen all the extras It's been a long time coming, like you I should be getting on with other things but........... 21 hours ago, Paul Bradley said: am anxious to see what you make of it Paul you might want to lay in extra stocks of pop corn this will not be OOB 7 hours ago, robgizlu said: Yabba dabba Doo Thought this might interest you Found a couple more ref books I noticed that in the Italeri PT Boat conversion kit I left of one of the sprues containing the 20mm Oerlikon. This gives me the option of upgrading MTB 77 with either an Oerlikon or Breda on the bow. Original inspiration came from @Gremlin56 here http://www.modelshipwrights.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=features&file=view&artid=5253 Sorry Julian couldn't find the group build :-( I've been caressing plastic today ... after 1/200 I feel I can stroll the decks on this one Kev 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Kev - you know you want to use that Breda Looking forward to this which ever way it rolls Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 19 hours ago, robgizlu said: you know you want to use that Breda Any particular reason for this lust for Bredas ? Just to tempt you, courtesy of IWM MTB 77 on the right in Malta Reloading the Breda ammo trays Looks like he's sat amongst a load of petrol flimsies ... Kev 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelholic Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 I'll be watching this! It's the only way I'll ever get near one of these in 1/35 (No room to display something this big!) Always loved the MTB/MGB type boats. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, longshanks said: Any particular reason for this lust for Bredas ? Just to tempt you, courtesy of IWM MTB 77 on the right in Malta Reloading the Breda ammo trays Looks like he's sat amongst a load of petrol flimsies ... Kev Hi Kev - "Lust for Bredas" sounds like an Iggy Pop line 1) They look so innocuous 2) Apparently they were left in their terrestrial colours - olive green and sand (interesting colour combos) 3) The Italeri kit is apparently very good 4) You might want to be beat me to doing MTB 82!!!!!! Rob Edited September 12, 2017 by robgizlu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Gunthwaite Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 18 hours ago, longshanks said: Any particular reason for this lust for Bredas ? Just to tempt you, courtesy of IWM MTB 77 on the right in Malta Reloading the Breda ammo trays Looks like he's sat amongst a load of petrol flimsies ... Kev I'm surprised he's not got a fag in his mouth! Al 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted September 13, 2017 Author Share Posted September 13, 2017 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Al Gunthwaite said: I'm surprised he's not got a fag in his mouth! He probably put it down for the photo.... Health & Safety don't you know I'm curious as to what boat he's on. If that's a torpedo tube it's going to be interesting firing or loading the torp. The petrol cans would indicate long range/special forces Anyone got any ideas? Kev PS Anyone got any ideas how to make folders within folders on flickr ? Edited September 13, 2017 by longshanks 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDH Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Kev, you may want to amend the title of this thread....you are missing a p!! P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted September 13, 2017 Author Share Posted September 13, 2017 Thanks P Looks like it pee'd off I would amend it if someone could tell me how to get in and edit it Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 As the topic starter, you can go in and edit your first post. As Admin, I can just long-click in the title and change it (which I have). Not sure if you can do that as the topic starter, but if you can it's a bit more convenient Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted September 13, 2017 Author Share Posted September 13, 2017 Thanks Mike Works both ways Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 This is going to be a very interesting project Kev, will pull up a chair and also have double pop corn Regards Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Gunthwaite Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Just got back to base after jollies and looked at some of my references...you might want to reconsider crew figures if you're modelling MTB77. I can't find a duffle coat on any picture of a Med based boat (but happy to be proven wrong). It could be so easy to get carried away with this but I think the Mini Art British tank and armoured car crews and tank riders, with a bit of judicious filing and Hornet Heads, might be a good starting point: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MT35069 https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MT35078 https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MT35071 http://www.historexagents.com/#HBH/8 Al 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted September 15, 2017 Author Share Posted September 15, 2017 Hi Al Hope you enjoyed your Jollies! Thanks for the heads up. Those Mini Art figures would certainly lend themselves to conversion.... Duly saved to favourites As to duffle coats, I lived in Cyprus as a child and I can remember snow laying on the beach in January. I must admit the figures I posted above were what I have in the stash. At the moment everything is a blank canvas, the only bit I've decided upon is that it is going to be cut away on one side to reveal the scratch built interior. Inspiration coming from British Motor Torpedo Boat 1939 - 45 by Angus Konstam Illustrated by Tony Bryan So anyone with any internal pics of accommodation i.e. mess room, wardroom, galley & radio room would be gratefully received. I do have plenty of the engine room. It will probably be a Med boat so that I can avoid the issue of what colour is G45 All suggestions (at least polite ones ) welcome, were in for a long haul here Kev 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 2 hours ago, longshanks said: the only bit I've decided upon is that it is going to be cut away on one side to reveal the scratch built interior. Inspiration coming from British Motor Torpedo Boat 1939 - 45 by Angus Konstam Illustrated by Tony Bryan Kev Ooooooooooooh! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 On 9/11/2017 at 8:54 PM, longshanks said: It's been a long time coming, like you I should be getting on with other things but........... Paul you might want to lay in extra stocks of pop corn this will not be OOB Thought this might interest you Found a couple more ref books I noticed that in the Italeri PT Boat conversion kit I left of one of the sprues containing the 20mm Oerlikon. This gives me the option of upgrading MTB 77 with either an Oerlikon or Breda on the bow. Original inspiration came from @Gremlin56 here http://www.modelshipwrights.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=features&file=view&artid=5253 Sorry Julian couldn't find the group build :-( I've been caressing plastic today ... after 1/200 I feel I can stroll the decks on this one Kev The Channel Adversaries thread is here: http://www.modelshipwrights.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=SquawkBox&file=index&req=viewtopic&topic_id=211104 Took a quick look and it should be test of anyone's sanity. Looking forward to your take on the Vosper, great selection of goodies you have collected too. Not going to go for 234 are you? One f the best color schemes I have seen on a Vosper IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted September 16, 2017 Author Share Posted September 16, 2017 2 hours ago, Gremlin56 said: Took a quick look and it should be test of anyone's sanity. Or give them a good idea on how to get the best out of the Italeri Vosper... 2 hours ago, Gremlin56 said: Not going to go for 234 are you? No, probably one of the Med boats. Breda on the front for a change? Or I've seen a pic with 5/6 Breda 20mm canons... they did remove the torpedo tubes. Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 (edited) This is gong to be great, I don't really do ships but this looks interesting - I know nothing of the coastal waters War.. Mind if I just sit quietly to one side here? Saw this kit on the way down into my LHS.. Now you've got me thinking.. Not cheap, but it looks an exciting kit... Edited September 16, 2017 by Grey Beema Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted September 16, 2017 Author Share Posted September 16, 2017 16 minutes ago, Grey Beema said: Now you've got me thinking.. Go on you know you want toooooooo Way different from your usual wingy things. Easy build by all accounts. 19 minutes ago, Grey Beema said: I know nothing of the coastal waters War.. Stick with me and you're going to know this Vosper inside out Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Great project. I'm currently building the same kit as Claude Holloway's MTB 242. Have the same Griffon etched sets and Breda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted September 16, 2017 Author Share Posted September 16, 2017 2 hours ago, Shar2 said: I'm currently building the same kit as Claude Holloway's MTB 242. Nice one So lets see some pics Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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