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    Small update time, so many little things being done but none really amount to much. I now have a full compliment of Goalkeepers thanks to @Ex-FAAWAFU Once again thanks you for sorting out. Some decals have arrived for the superstructure - Fire and AESS labels plus the earthing point markings also lots of Harrier Sqn markings. A dash of paint on the Sea King plus painted up the CIWS. Cheers for looking in.
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    Small update time, been playing with deck kit, Forklift has had some paint and the one goalkeeper that I have has been detailed up with plastic rod and the WEM barrel support. One of the forum members has kindly sent me some replacements to make up for my missing CIWS. @Ex-FAAWAFU Thanks you very much indeed Swordfish Models forks are a really nice bit of kit, they are tiny but perfectly formed and scale well next to a figure, I'm liking their stuff alot. Deck tugs have had an enamel dark brown wash, they are are looking a bit better now. I'll be moving back onto the superstructure soon adding more and more detail. Cheers
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    I have seen a photo of a Chieftain in Iranian service, the crew were wearing the Dan Dare helmets so probably on the right track - excuse the pun!! Those M84 crew Helmets look very similar to the newish Russian type.
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    That's going to be a stunner Rob, very nicely done mate with the added bonus of Swordfish sorting out those bits n bobs. Quality aftersales service. Just need him to do some Goalkeeper CIWS in 1/350 scale next - that would make my day.
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    Swordfish Model accessories - You've seen the crane before from @Ex-FAAWAFU but the forklift is a real nice print and easy to remove from the base without breaking anything. Some work on the Crane jib, probably some scraping away of the imperfections from the print but overall I'm pleased. Cheers
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    Oh look - how did this happen Wokka with a big parts count got some paint = all 4 parts so far glued up.
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    Cheers Rob, that’s a great resource mate, cheers for sharing that.
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    They would have probably used the Dan Dare style of British tank crew helmet. Chieftains intercom would of been based upon the Clansman Radio Harness so I reckon it’s highly likely they would came with the vehicles when bought from new. https://hmvf.co.uk/topic/45768-dan-dare-afv-crewmans-helmet/
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    These two old WEM Chinooks arrived today for possible use on Lusty. so I'm starting to assemble the airwing component. Sea King AEW - what colour would they have been for the late 1990's early 2000's? Enjoy
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    Cheers Rob, Yea, looking forward to seeing the Swordfish items in the flesh, it’s all @Ex-FAAWAFU fault showing the Cole’s crane!! I’ve gone for a few bits other than the crane, Flight deck floodlights, speakers, life raft canisters and a Forklift truck set. I ordered 10 days ago and got the notification on Friday that they had been posted, hopefully they will be here this week.
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    Deck n decals - After thinking long and hard about painting the deck markings - I gave in and used the kit decals A bit of a monster session with them and I'm glad its over, it took ages and I had a few issues with some of them breaking up in the water- age I guess? . later this week I'll seal the decals with some MRP gloss varnish ready to hit it with some some weathering. I've still to add the warning markings to the CIWS mount - Still looking for a couple of Goalkeepers if anyone as a couple knocking about? The crane has had a pass with some oils to add some shadow but needs more yet. Starship Filth oil brusher thinned with mineral spirits was used for this. Cab windows were done with Micro Crystal Clear. Ordered some bits from Swordfish models and today I received confirmation that they have been posted so the Coles Crane and a few other bits should be on the move to Blighty. Cheers for looking in.
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    Hi Tony, I bought them back when Lusty was first released from Lucky Model, they were cheap as chips and easily obtained, not so easy today as it looks. Swordfish Models do a set that are 3D printed - they might be a bit easier to get hold of. https://www.swordfishmodels.com/product-page/mk-36-srboc-chaff-and-decoy-launching-system
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    Latest update with Lusty. Gambo mounts painted up, nothing special just given a oil wash. These are the Starling Models 3D printed version. Port sponson got some paint along with the Atlantic Models warning decal, some oil weathering done around the base. Smaller ships Rib's in primer, outboards added. Ships crane primed and painted, next up weathering and detail painting. One of the Pacific 24 Ribs painted up and weathered. Test fitted here. Cheers for looking in chaps
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    Cheers Rob, Good question mate, mine are in primer at the moment as I’ve seen some in black with silver stanchions and others in grey. More research needed and a steady hand. You can probably see some of mine have chipped down to the brass so ignore that for the moment.
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    Tonight's update, not much to be honest, it not like I've not done much but just not alot to show. All the weather deck areas have had railing fitted, more figs added to these areas and the Subroc launchers ( Veteran Models) added to the port side sponson. A couple of mooring line Hauser's made up, instructions say port side aft weather deck with the boarding ladder stowed, WEM provide two so I'm presuming that the second one goes on the Starboard side weather deck? I used some solder to represent the lines wound on the reels. Enjoy
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    Good to see you back building again mate 🫡
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    Lovely build Keith, you’ve really hit the nail on the head with the finish 🫡
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    Well you have gone and done it now ........... I've just had to order a few bits including the Coles crane from Swordfish Models now for my Lusty build!! The crane looks rather good so I'll have to retire my Airfix jobbie now.
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    Small update, more railings added tonight but I've been adding a few more crew figures and smaller details just to give it a little extra. Life ring added to the stern, Quinta Studio set added to the WEM bracket, looks good I think. Driver added to one of the tugs, he looks quite good with no legs! Slowly getting closer to getting the deck on. Cheers
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    Lovely work again Rob, cracking paint job on the hull that you are showing us.
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    Cheers Paul, very much appreciated 🫡
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    Cheers Rob, Hawk Graphics web site is still up so I thought they might be still in the game.
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    Tonight's work , quarter deck railings. These were a little trying to say the least, fiddly to get in place. Still on the lookout for Illustrious name plates, emailed Hawk Graphics but heard nothing back as they do a sheet covering ships names so if anyone has a set gong spare 🙂 The one below is the only one I have 😞 Cheers Folks
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    Anyone have a spare set of HMS Illustrious name plate decals kicking about for the stern area? Just tried to apply mine and one shattered up into pieces. It's a longshot but worth an ask. Cheers
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    Cheers Ned - Every day a school day, I've never heard Belknap pole. Tonight's little session at the bench, some extra bits of detailing going on in the forecastle, added some decals to the hawse pipe area, Hull red got sorted from the overspray from the grey, some detail painting going on with the prop shafts and the main radar head got primed. Cheers
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