gunpowder17 Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 This is a little sideline project for when i need a change from planes. Bought from Modelzone in their sale for a very good price. I have been wanting one of these for a while but never had the cash , so this showed up at the right time. Im building it as mtb 234 because i like the mid blue camo. 234 had 3 rudders and an oerlikon gun mounted on the bow. The gun will be comming from accurate armour when i get some cash. I have followed the build of the 1/72 one in the new Airfix mag regarding the rudders , but i have seen others building the center one with a shaft the same length as the other two , so im not sure which is correct , if anyone know please let me know. Heres the scratch built rudder. Not perfect but good enough for me. It needs the control arm from the stb rudder adding yet.
Stormbringer Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 Looks very nice so far, I have this kit sat here waiting for Italeri (hopefully) to release the crew figures . There are Royal Navy figures about but none in the poses I want. Pete
Jockster Posted January 21, 2013 Posted January 21, 2013 Greetings Gunpowder17, can't help you out with the info on the rudder, but will enjoy watching your build. Jockster.
Ian M Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 The center rudder was indeed on a short post as you have gone for. A photo showing the transom is as rare as rocking horse sh.....teeth. Here is what I came up with. The link was from what I could work out just around the waterline. Hope that helps a bit. Ian M
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