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Hello, guys! I would like to present you with a model of the Heavy Cruiser HMS Berwick as of the end of 1940. This is about the size of the cruiser that took part in the Battle of Cape Spartivento. The model is a conversion of the HMS Cornwall from the " Trumpeter". In addition to parts from the kit, photo etched leers, winchs, ladders, oars and flywheels from Aber, Microdesign and Alliance were used. Using these, as well as homebaked parts, the Cornwell is transformed into the Berwick and the detailing is improved. The figures of the sailors in their jackets are self-carved from a sprue. Details of the build are covered here: The model turned out to be somewhat surrealistic for two reasons: firstly, the lack of plausible prototype drawings and the paucity of legible photos. That's why a lot of details and even the paint scheme were a result of guesswork and deduction. And it turned out that I have chosen perhaps the most poorly documented period of service of this ship. I can recommend to future builders of the HMS Berwick to choose the period of late 1941 - early 1942. At least the painting is more or less clear at this time. But I wanted high masts and a wood-coloured deck... Secondly I understand that in fresh weather the dinghies and small guns have to be covered with awnings and the plane is in a hangar. I might learn such restraint at some point, but I'm a novice ship modeller and I want everything at once - waves and planes. After all, the author does have a truth to some artistic generalisation, doesn't he? Another point of discussion: could the autumn storms in the Mediterranean have so ruined the paint on the boards? But one can assume that the paint which was applied in Alexandria in the summer was not of the best quality. The work on the model lasted 1 year and 1 month and on the whole it was a very pleasing experience, although it was not without some tactical problems. The carpet monster was steadily increasing its collection (I do not have a carpet in my workshop, but the Monster is there). Only in the last week of work two figures of sailors and the antenna of the direction finder were missing. Of the large and important parts I lost 2 deflector funnels grilles in one day. One was found later, the other (on the central funnel) ended up standing homemade. But all in all, again, it was fun and ended happily. I love this game! I would like to thank everyone who followed the construction and left encouraging comments. I am especially grateful to @robgizlu whose work inspired me to start building and to @dickrd who helped me sort out many tricky historical questions. Dick is undoubtedly the most knowledgeable person in Royal Navy history who has condescended to speak to me. I would be grateful for any criticism. Happy builds to all!

Happy New Year, guys! Inspired by the work of the esteemed Rob, I began to build my version of the heavy cruiser HMS "Berwick" based on Trumpeter's "Cornwall". Doing Berwick for November 1940, before the battle at Cape Spartivento. I would like to make a stormy sea typical for this time of year. Like my previous projects, I plan to use a mini aftermarket details and everything that I can modify myself (I have nowhere to rush!). I also want to make my own crew figures. I think it will not be as difficult as it seems - firstly, in fresh weather there should not be many sailors on deck. Secondly, the figures in storm jackets are not very difficult to make.) Gentlemen! I would be very grateful if someone shares a photo of Berwick. Photos from 1940 are especially interesting. For my part, I share what I managed to find: https://mega.nz/folder/E5cFXArQ#eznRe1pyYHcTpIfYdcBSwg