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I knew I'd seen them some where

 

Size wise I reckon British Code Set B scale 1:90 to 1:180 . Small craft smaller flags.

Check the flags you need cos the set doesn't include all the letters ,  go figure. Beec I'm sure also do ensigns

 

Kev

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Thanks Fellas - your comments mean a lot especially coming from such talented modellers :blush:

 

On 2/11/2019 at 11:44 PM, longshanks said:

I knew I'd seen them some where

 

Size wise I reckon British Code Set B scale 1:90 to 1:180 . Small craft smaller flags.

Check the flags you need cos the set doesn't include all the letters ,  go figure. Beec I'm sure also do ensigns

 

Kev

Thanks Kev.  I had seen these but seem to have a mild aversion to BECC fabric flags - I have a couple but have never plucked up courage to use them.

Have you?

Eduard do some etched flags in 1/350 that are very attractive but sadly not 1/72.  196 is flying some flags in the original pic but it's hard to see what and I know nothing about how they were used on Coastal craft.

Rob

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2 hours ago, robgizlu said:

Have you?

 

I must admit I've only seen the larger ones, the fabric used was a bit coarse. I'll keep looking ...>

 

FYI Naval Signal Flag circ 1943

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Your last pic Q196, the flag hoist starts with a Q and most probably below that is her pennant number (196)

 

HTH 

 

Kev

 

PS if anyone is interested  Somewhere I've Naval Signal Flags early 1900's

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Thanks Kev - I had wondered if that's what was being Flown.  I'd worked out the "Q" and along the way learnt about the derivation of the phrase "mind your "P"s and "Q"s.  The admiralty reversed the flags for the letters between wars :lol: (little scamps).

Seems logical..... so it was out with the cigarette papers again...

 

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It'll be fiddly attaching to elastic thread but can be done.

 

And here's my entry for the arty abstract shot......

 

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The Bridge structure is now rigged, glazed (Kristal Klear) and nearly complete ready for rigging.  The 971 Radar housing is finally stuck down

 

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I need to sculpt some splinter mats inside of the wires.

This is all very bitty - the bow anchor was rigged - with chain over the windlass.  Despite carrying 2 anchors only one ever seems to have been rigged with chain.  The pounder was given a pin wash with neutral grey.

 

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The Twin Oerlikon bandstand is attached, lockers adjacent fixed and steps stuck down

 

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I used lead wire for rope cheesing and coils on MGB40 as John has just done on the Elco.  It certainly "sits" more naturally but doesn't have the surface texture of thread  So I "lay" some marine thread onto some masking tape, sticky side up so that it sits.  I then use a dilute enamel wash (Mig Neutral) to "age" it and when that's dry liberally pain on matt varnish to "glue" it together.  When that's dry I gently lift with the flat of a No 11 blade and lay on the deck.  I'll use matt varnish to "sit" the rope on the deck at the end.

 

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All that's left now is 

 - Stanchions

 - Rigging

 - Crew

 - Final detailing

I might even get it done by this Blog's second birthday :whistle:

 

Thanks as ever

Rob

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6 hours ago, JohnWS said:

Those 'ropes' look great Rob.  Very nice!

 

5 minutes ago, longshanks said:

:gobsmacked:

 

There's a dog somewhere looking for a new pair . . .

 

Kev

Totally agree really nice 👍 

 

beefy 

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I've always really liked the style of your builds, neat and tidy dirt and grime is the best way to describe it in my mind and this one certainly has the same style.  Looking forward to seeing this progress to completion.

 

Matt

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On 10/1/2018 at 12:02 PM, robgizlu said:

Thanks Jamie.

 

So back to the B after a minor distraction which took considerably more time than anticipated....

https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235044347-fairey-firefly-u-mk8-llanbedr-drone/

 

That's aircraft out of my system for a while - at least it gets me back into fighting with my airbrush!

And so we come to the primer stage...

 

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It's taken a week to coat/recoat and let dry to get to this stage.  I reflect that the time spent scribing the deck was worthwhile seeing it now with some paint on.

 

There are several trays of "bits" to prime along with the hull

 

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Mark Smith in his Coastal Craft History suggests that the coach deck Oerlikon was mounted on a MkVII late war mount.  Whilst there is no documentary evidence to support that assertion - it seems not unreasonable so it's onto a scratch build from plans in Lamberts Allied Coastal Forces Vol 1, that I failed to see first time round so spent several hours searching t'internet to no avail :banghead:

 

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The aft bandstand needs the splinter cladding and whilst the Coastal craft offerings are well sized - the "X" indents are overstated to my mind.  I don't currently have any ApoxieSculp to do my own so I've tried "softening" the grooves with liquid putty (which is marvellous BTW)

 

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Time will tell how effective it is.

 

And in very timely fashion Martin Blundell emailed me to announce that Coastal Craft Modelshave the new Fairmile Decals as well as Flower Class decals.  Excellent as ever - the only regret on my side being that there are no depth markings in any of the sets which seems a minor missed opportunity.

 

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So with an extended painting phase under way - and only minor construction details to finish. the finishing line is in sight:thumbsup:

Thanks for looking

Rob

I am rather perturbed. In the third pic the prop and spinner look to big for the Fairmile?

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On 2/26/2019 at 7:46 AM, Courageous said:

Some master-class work, very impressive.

I have to agree with Stuart there Rob. Just caught up on over a months worth of updates and some amazing progress and top class modelling.

 

Keep on inspiring us!

 

Terry

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Thanks Fellas - really appreciate+++

 

On 2/26/2019 at 3:50 PM, Steve27752 said:

I am rather perturbed. In the third pic the prop and spinner look to big for the Fairmile?

A big reason for the delay in this build!!!  

 

On 2/26/2019 at 7:27 PM, Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies said:

This is looking so, so good Rob. You absolutely must get some good photos of this model in natural light and with a neutral background once it's completed.

It's a deal.

 

RIP Mark Hollis.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47373897

 

Rob

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The paddles supplied with the Coastal Craft rafts are rather thick and filing them flatter is hit and miss so the first part of the day was pent scratching finer plastic versions

 

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And then some more work on the Bridge unit - with rigging - flying the signal flags - adding hatch/cover and lifebuoys.

 

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And Yes - the inevitable and Mandatory yellow/red life-ring;)

This bit is now ready to fix to the hull so that it can be rigged and then it's onto stanchions .....At last!!!

 

Gunthwaite Miniatures  need no introduction.  There are several choices that will suit this boat so it's out with my stock of packs.  

 

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 I like the fact that Al sculpts the figures at different sizes.  Testament to how nicely sculpted and produced they are, is how easy they stand with minimal filing of shoes soles - better than many 1/35 figures.  Clean up is minimal.  It would be nice to have some with Mae West lifejackets that figure in wartime pics - Al has promised!!!

 

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Here's the motley crew :)

 

And a light coat of primer really brings out he detail

 

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Thanks for looking

Rob

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Coming along nicely.

 

The only thing (besides no life vests) that I don't like about their figures are they are all so casual.  They need a few with some action, manning the guns, walking, using binoculars, something,

 

Do love the detail and the height thing is great.  Just a little action.

 

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