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3 hours ago, Our Ned said:
No definite evidence that I know of, but she was based in Gibraltar at that time, and (I think) was in the 13th Destroyer Flotilla, whose funnel bands were white over two red.
Thank you
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On 10/8/2022 at 1:59 PM, Our Ned said:
See, for example, https://modelshipworld.com/topic/27925-hms-zulu-1942-hms-eskimo-1944-by-rgl-finished-trumpeter-1350/ The first photo is a higher-resolution version of the one in Hodges' book, apparently taken on 17 November 1941, and shows single 2pdrs in the bridge wings, a pole mainmast supporting HF/DF antenna, shortened after funnel, DC Throwers at main deck level abreast the searchlight platform (not on the quarterdeck - very little room there on a Tribal class ship), MF/DF antenna on the front of the bridge, a stump mast for WT aerials on the searchlight platform, splinter shields at the deck-edge abreast the 4.7" mountings, RDF (radar) Type 285 antenna on the rangefinder director above the bridge and RDF Type 286 antennae fitted at the foretopmasthead. She is wearing what appears to be a dark grey (AP507A?) hull/light grey (AP507C?) colour scheme, divisional leader band (white on the forefunnel and flottila bands on the afterfunnel.
Hi Ned, does anyone know for sure, as far as you're aware, if the lower flotilla bands were black or red?
Cheers
Nick
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Nice work Beefy 👍
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Finally made a start, Zulu first.
The forecastle deck should have a checker plate area where the cables lie;
Moulded as this, not great;
Everything sanded off to be replaced;
The bow's been corrected, I used the first bits that I had 3d printed for the newly positioned hawsepipe surround where the anchor sits. The little ovals are for Zulu, the bigger ones for Ark;
One side done with re-positioned portholes rising with the deck (ish) and the first bit of Micro Master stuff fitted, the anchor;
Cheers
Nick
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On 7/16/2023 at 10:24 PM, Jagdtiger1 said:
Hi James, thanks again, ordered the FSM via Ebay.
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On 7/18/2023 at 7:56 AM, Ex-FAAWAFU said:I have a set of those Very Fire ladder rungs for my Ark build (sadly dormant at present while I am preoccupied with a court case vs my employers - but search for “Sink the Bismarck” on here and you will find lots of stuff, including generous help from people who know way more about Ark 3 than me) but when it came to it I found them too much of a faff, frankly; at that scale, if there’s a visible gap between the bulkhead and the rung, then it looks odd (too far off the surface, if you see what I mean). In the end I found that a section of nickel silver rod of appropriate gauge, with the ends suitably pared back to give the impression of a curve, looked every bit as convincing - as seen here (excuse the pre-clean up glue horror seen in such close-up!):
The Tetra set is excellent, but even with them make sure you check references. Some of the ladders they reckon are made up of individual rungs (e.g. on the pom-pom director tubs above the bridge) seem to me to be conventional vertical ladders in reference photos, The only places I have found that definitely had individual rungs are the short ladders by hinge of the boat booms, plus a long ladder up the inner face of the island (partially obscured in this photo, but you get the drift);
If you haven’t already, you’ll find the Merit kit a very odd mixture; on the one hand it fits together beautifully, but on the other hand it needs a fair amount of work if you want to make it accurate. MicroMaster is your friend; Chris’ stuff is astonishingly good.Got my attention!
Crisp
P.S. I don’t know if you use drawings, but if you do, Morskie are dubious in many places, but Kagero very good. PM me and I’ll send you a set of my own (see my build thread for details!)
Hi Crisp, thanks for the advice, much appreciated and sorry to hear about the court case - good luck with that.
I've been following your Ark build closely; the amount of detail you've added is incredible and the way you've documented is very helpful - thankyou to you and others who've contributed detail (I posted a pic on that WIP myself about the tank that may be for petrol storage - per the early seaplane install on HMS Hood).
I've got the Kagero drawings but I'll send a PM about the dwgs, although Arks a way off as I'm gong to start on Zulu - something a bit smaller
Cheers
Nick
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12 hours ago, socjo1 said:
Will you improve its shortcomings like bow?
Hi Michal. yes, the bow's the first job. Thanks for the pointer on the ladders, I'm after these type;
10 hours ago, Jagdtiger1 said:Re; indiviudal rung ladders, here are your options that I've found:
I could only find the FSM set for sale, a good dig about on sites like lucky model and maybe even aliexpress might turn some more up.
Hope that helps,
James.
Thanks James, I'll try those and see if I can find a set, appreciate the help.
Cheers
Nick
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Hello everyone,
A few years ago I built HMS Illustrious escorted by HMS Kent;
I thought I'd try a 'then and now' and build HMS Ark Royal escorted by HMS Zulu. They'll be in the med shortly before Ark Royal was lost, I think that's plausible as they were both stationed there.
I've been gathering bits for the last year or so and am finally ready to start putting them together;
Got some bits from Micromaster, which are absolutely beautiful, along with the detail up set from Tetra Model Works for Ark Royal and the WEM set for Zulu along with a quad 2pdr from North Star. Also the Ark Royal boats set from Atlantic models and some replacement 4.7 inch turrets from Shapeways along with a few 3D printed bits and bobs of my own design. When I built HMS Hood I made a spare 4 in gun mount for the X position on Zulu.
One thing I'm struggling to find is individual PE ladder rungs in 1/350 - I've seen them before but can't find any at the moment does anyone know where I can source some?
Going to be a long build, but hopefully I'll be able to make a start next weekend, probably on Zulu first.
Cheers
Nick
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@Ray S, @Skodadriver, @ajmm, @Darwinism, @binbrook87, @Deano353, thanks for all the kind comments, much appreciated.
Cheers
Nick
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Hello,
First try at aircraft since I was a kid (a long time ago!) I usually do ships, but came across some 1/144 resin British aircraft at Telford last year from https://www.144th.co.uk/
Picked up a Buccaneer and a Lightning.
Lovely kits, great quality and very nicely detailed.
Only extra bits I added were ejection seat handles, seat belts from odd bits of etch, a piece of acetate sheet to represent the 'hood' over the navigators position s the kit part is necessarily quite heavy, and some bits of etch and wire to replicate the wing folding mechanism. I need to work on my aircraft weathering!!
This is the Buccaneer ready for inspection;
Ejector seat handles from 0.2mm copper wire;
Wing fold mechanism from spare etch and wire;
Thanks for looking and any feedback gratefully received.
Cheers
Nick
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That's brilliant, thanks Ned. That's the pic I've seen but much better resolution. Really appreciate the help.
Cheers
Nick
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Morning
Need a bit of help if possible. I'm shortly starting a build of HMS Ark Royal, escorted by HMS Zulu, in the med in late 1941, i.e. Ark's as sunk fit and Zulu with some of her early war mods.
I've found two references to changes at Zulu's June 1941 refit but there are some inconsistencies;
Ref 1
Refit work was also undertaken and including replacement of mainmast by a new
structure to suit fit of aerial for wireless direction finding outfit. 20mm single Oerlikon
mountings were fitted on bridge
wings, Radar Type 285 for main armament gunnery fire control installed and depth
charge throwers re-sited on quarter deck.)
Ref 2
In June 1941, Zulu sailed for Falmouth, England to begin her refit. Her after funnel was cut down and her mainmast was fitted with a high frequency direction finding (Huff-Duff) outfit. Two, single 2 pounder guns were mounted on the bridge wings. Radar was installed and the depth charge throwers were re-located. The refit was completed by July.
- They both mention guns on the bridge wings but one states 2 pounders and one states 20mm Oerlikon - does anyone know which is correct or if photo's exist of this area at this time? There's a pic in Peter Hodges Tribal class destroyers that says 1941 that states 'bridge wings sponsons stiffened to support single hand worked 2 pounders' - if correct would the be a MK II mounting like this;
- One states mainmast replaced, the other mainmast fitted with a high Frequency DF; there are pictures of Tribals with the main mast completely removed and some with a single mast instead of the earlier tripod - does anyone know (or know how I can find out) Zulu's fit at the time?
- Both references to the refit mention the depth charge throwers moving, one of them states to the quarter deck. Any idea of the configuration in relation to other equipment there?
And lastly - what colour scheme would she have wearing?
Thanks in advance if anyone can help.
Cheers
Nick
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Cracking job, the figures are the icing on the cake 👍
cheers
Nick
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On 8/25/2022 at 4:56 PM, FrancisGL said:
Hi Nick,
Excellent pair of vehicles, I love the subtle wear and detail on the APC, along with the very accurate figures, which on their simple but effective base look great. I would love to add a figure at least in my "Chaffie", because at least I managed to make a base...😅
Cheers and TC
Francis.👍
Thanks Francis, kept the base simple so as not to distract from the vehicles, glad you like it.
Cheers
Nick
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Sorry for the late response, for once not work related but attendance at the Belgium GP, great weekend!
On 8/18/2022 at 7:23 PM, Dads203 said:Spot on mate, turned out really really well. one to be proud of indeed.
Thanks Dads, and thanks again for your help on the details 👍
On 8/18/2022 at 7:37 PM, Milan Mynar said:Great built, vehicles and figures.
Cheers Milan
On 8/22/2022 at 9:28 AM, phildagreek said:Very nice, I particularly like the DPM on the 432 crew, looks very realistic. Good effort!
Thanks Phil
On 8/22/2022 at 9:50 PM, robgizlu said:Nick - that is absolutely first rate - the figures and base really set the vehicles off
Nice One
Rob
Thanks Rob
On 8/24/2022 at 5:27 PM, Jackster said:Superb job! So much to look at. The facial details are exceptionally painted!
Cheers
Kev
Cheers Kev - took a couple of go's, I need more practice on faces 🤪
On 8/27/2022 at 3:21 PM, Bullbasket said:You've done an excellent job on both models, and together, they look even better. Nice work.
John.
Thankyou John
On 8/28/2022 at 4:47 PM, Big_Bad_Bill said:Excellent work, apart from the glaring omission - where's the crates of beer? Herforder handbags usually lined the floor of the 432, unless this near endex and they had run out. Spookily I left Sennelager this very morning to head back to UK.
Thanks Bill, you're not the first person to mention the handbags, we'll call it Endex!
19 hours ago, Lightningboy2000 said:Absolutely fantastic!
Thankyou Lightningboy 👍
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Thanks for all the comments and likes 👍 Taken a while to get to answering due to work but much appreciated.
On 8/7/2022 at 3:26 PM, Stef N. said:A very nice pairing. Great work and plenty of detailing to look out for. Top work.👏
Cheers Stef
On 8/7/2022 at 3:47 PM, Richard E said:Excellent - an everyday scene that would be at home in the Sennelager Training Area.
Thanks Richard, glad it's captured it ok.
On 8/7/2022 at 5:12 PM, StuartH said:Excellent work and I love the dusty finish 👍
Cheers Stuart, several people in the build log mentioned how dusty it got at Sennelager which I wanted to replicate.
On 8/9/2022 at 6:41 AM, Jasper dog said:Excellent!
Great pair, nice grubby, dusty, well used finish along with a base and figures, what's not to like?
Super modelling, almost tempting me to build a Chieftain....
Darryl
Thanks Daryl, I do like the Chieftain! Might do another, maybe the 1/72 version.
On 8/9/2022 at 6:48 AM, Bertie McBoatface said:That’s a good return for all of the hours you put in on the details. Nice one Nick.
Thanks Bertie, took a while but got there (and I am slow 😀
On 8/9/2022 at 9:29 AM, ColinChipmunkfan said:Stunning modelling, well done sir!
Colin
Thanks Colin
On 8/12/2022 at 7:02 PM, Alpha Juliet said:I agree with Colin!
Cheers mate 👍
On 8/13/2022 at 1:04 AM, TheEdge said:That is an absolute thing of beauty!
Cheers Edge!
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Very nice mate 👍
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1/35 Takom Chieftain Mk 11 and FV432, with PE from Voyager Model and Tetra Model works respectively.
Figures, 432 GPMG, stowage bits and bobs from Accurate Armour, heads from Hornet Model, tracks from Master Club, and scratch built storage cages in the back of the 432. Name plate from 'Name It'.
Painted in Tamiya acrylics for the vehicles and Vallejo acrylics for the figures.
Build log here;
Thanks to all who followed the build which was great fun, and especially to @Dads203, @Hamden, @Swiftnbold & @metadyne for your help with the details, much appreciated.
Thanks for looking.
Cheers
Nick
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Finally finished the base, some different length autumn and meadow grass to add some variety;
Name plate from 'Name It';
Vehicles installed;
That's all for this one.
I'll post some pics, take in natural light, over on the RFI page.
Thanks to everyone who followed & commented through the build and especially @Dads203, @Hamden, @Swiftnbold & @metadyne for your help with the details, much appreciated.
Cheers
Nick
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Cracking job mate!
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2 hours ago, ERK said:
Amazing Work. any updates on this please?
Erk.
Hi mate, thank you but this was the last one.
The RFI is here
Cheers
Nick
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1 hour ago, viper-30 said:
That looks brilliant mate!
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2 hours ago, Dads203 said:
Yellow handbag was the unofficial currency for dropping the per verbal b***ock
a kind of payment as well as a morale lifting refreshment.
https://collection.nam.ac.uk/detail.php?acc=2018-04-3-1
I should have guessed 😆
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On 5/19/2022 at 7:57 AM, mbthejester said:
Lol Yellow Handbags 🤣👍👍
What on earth are yellow handbags?
On 5/20/2022 at 7:09 PM, viper-30 said:Really enjoying this mate ,your build is brilliant and the ground work is coming on a treat , working on some ground work myself at the moment
Cheers Viper. what project are you working on?
Added the grass, mix of 4mm and 10mm winter grass with some AK 6mm autumn tufts dotted around. First go at static grass, reasonably happy but it's a bit too bland. Going to mix in some autumn grass for a 'greener' look.
Cheers
Nick
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Thanks for the comments and likes👍
Progress on the base.
decided to try AK dry earth for the ground with some sand and grit sprinkled on for texture;
Ok texture but too desertry
Sprayed with US sand and some grey patches for variation;
And a brown oil wash to give more depth;
Test fit;
Bit of greenery next weekend it'll be done.
Cheers
Nick
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HMS York 1941
in Work in Progress - Maritime
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Looking good Beefy. How are you going to put waves texture on the foam base, I need to do the same thing at some point?
Cheers
Nick