John @ WEM Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Coming around to finishing up the Type 45 Destroyer PE detail set. Any of you out there that have done a build on either the Airfix or Trumpeter kits, & have any ideas as to what can be included in this set, that are not immediately obvious from looking in the box, please let us know so Peter can add it it if practical. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 How about a template for repositioning the anchor on the starboard side of the Airfix kit? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowler0000 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Hanger details? Not sure how different the 2 kits are, but the hanger seems the logical place to enhance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Hi John, I have built an Airfix Type 45 destroyer and should have the instructions lying around. I also have photos which I can e-mail showing the parts if thats any help ? Rick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herkybird Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 When I built my Airfix Type 45 I added some additional parts: Laddering on the main gun Shields for MG's on flight deck - could have added shields for MG's fwd too aerials on the radar dome Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John @ WEM Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 Thanks, all--your comments have been passed along to Peter Hall. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Hall Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Thanks for the input on this subject. I have addressed as many of the points as I can and included a new Mezanine deck for the hangar as well as the overhead gantry crane and refueling hose drum. The access ladders to the mezanine have also been re done as well as the framework for the hangar roof. The ladder set and rail on top of the 4.5" gun is now in there as well as gun shields for the MG's. The aerials on the radome ball are actually lightning conductors or static shield of some type. There are also four more on the corners of the mast just below the dome. I'm not quite sure if etch is the answer here as they are just straight wire poles. Maybe a drilling template to position the holes for wire or stretched sprue aerials to be inserted in the dome would work.? The anchors or should I say the incorrect positioning of them on the Airfix kit would be better served with a diagram rather than a template, so I will add that to the instruction sheets. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John @ WEM Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 And here's the PE: ATEM 35008 Royal Navy Type 45 Destroyer Detail Set in 1/350 scale. This set has been designed around the Airfix kit, but should also fit the Trumpeter kit as most parts will be of the same dimensions. Includes hangar interior details as well as the usual railings & nets & helicopter parts for Lynx & Merlin. Updated to the current fit of the real ships with machine gun & minigun mounts with shields for the flight deck & foc'sle positions. Price £18.95 plus postage 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Wow that looks really nice. Seeing that is making me wish to build another type 45 destroyer. What kind of instructions does the set come with ? Cheers, Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Very nice indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Hall Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 The instructions with the PE set will be in the same step by step format that is in the kits. Much the same as those I did for the WEM PE sets. All the best Peter Peter Hall Atlantic Models http;//atlanticmodels.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Swalwell Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Peter, just doing a type 45 now, but can't seem to find instructions for part 3 (Side bulwark handling gear) can you help?? Regards George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Hall Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Hello George, Sorry It has taken so long to reply. I have had access problems to BM. Can you e.mail me at [email protected] and I will send you a photo of the offending item on the actual ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now