longshanks Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Dads203 said: now that he has thawed out and back in tropical Cornwall There really was no need to lay on snow for my visit Apart from that, a truly great weekend. Thanks Buddy 🙂 Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 8 hours ago, robgizlu said: The haul was modest... We are going to have to take you in hand and lead you astray 😉 Fancy that, perhaps a bit small for me . . . I have to agree with you on the quality of Barry Sharmans work Good catching up with you Rob, will PM you as soon as I get over the jet lag Kev 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 The Hull is painted Vallejo model Air Black Grey 55, my go to generic RN anti-fouling DSCF8838 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr And attention turned to the Torpedo "Chocks" that need filing down at one end to accommodate the raised deck centre pieces and shimming at t'other end to flatten them off. all straight forward except that they impinged on the mine /rack which need some filing of the chock corner. Decks were very cluttered DSCF8839 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr DSCF8840 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr I prepared to decal the hull pennant numbers then realised I only had CC Vosper set "72008" that portray slightly thinner numbers with the wrong "font" So kudos to Cornwall model boats who dispatched an order that arrived within 48 hrs flat , order being restored to the universe... DSCF8845 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr Some OTT weathering was done to the 0.5 bin DSCF8841 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr DSCF8842 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr It's almost a model in it's own right DSCF8843 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr Looing at mark Smith's profile I reflected that the 20mm pedestal on the original was quite short so cut down my original piece sanding at top and bottom so that it doesn't "sit" too high when fitted DSCF8851 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr DSCF8852 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr This CC Oerlikon suffers the coastal Craft equivalent of Peyronies syndrome (look it up) to a lesser degree than most despite all attempts to straighten the barrel which as per past builds will likely be replaced with brass 0.5mm tube DSCF8853 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr The bridge and deckhouse was unmasked - you'll see the white section that the wind deflector will sit over. DSCF8847 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr And a quick vanity progress shot... DSCF8850 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr Finally - just some quick pics of 2 new Coastal craft offerings picked up last week (forgot to say about them above!) The first consists of horizontal Flare rocket racks that several of 233's sister vessels carried (very useful) DSCF8848 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr And an alternative Flare launcher that I believe contains parts to fix to a 6 Pdr or similar gun DSCF8849 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr As ever thanks for looking, comments and support - hugely appreciated Rob 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 19 minutes ago, robgizlu said: Peyronies syndrome (look it up) What's the medical term for I've just fallen off my chair laughing Your builds always look like they've just come out of the showroom, even the weathered bits. 19 minutes ago, robgizlu said: And a quick vanity progress shot... I hope you made the appropriate noises . . . . A handsome bit of modelling Kev 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Very nice work, Rob ... & I did look it up ... ouch! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 That’s a cracking paint job Rob, looks just right mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 On 11/11/2019 at 6:56 PM, longshanks said: Fancy that, perhaps a bit small for me . . . Kev That was Jim Baumann's model and as always it would be easy to overlook at first glance, but the longer and closer you look the more beautiful it gets. Most models look good until you look closely. Jim's are not attention grabbers but after close examination one wonders how on Earth he does it... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 My sentiments exactly Jamie. Hugely impressive Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Good work here Rob. Never had a Peyronies problem on my build . Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 9 hours ago, robgizlu said: This CC Oerlikon suffers the coastal Craft equivalent of Peyronies syndrome (look it up) It is not quite the same as brewer's droop but can be painful or so I am told beefy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted November 28, 2019 Author Share Posted November 28, 2019 The observant amongst you will have noted that despite my enthusiasm at having obtained decals - Sadly they are a different font from the (rather unique kit-supplied ones). Not "Bold" enough and the 3's aren't rounded So whilst I try to source some "3"s in a rounded bold style this build is on temporary hold. Some progress before the interlude. The windows in the wheelhouse pose a problem. if you mount clear plastic behind the frames, there's a big and noticeable lip. The solution is to cut clear pieces that exactly match the apertures. Tricky, but after several goes, here's the result. Canopy glue covers tiny cracks and the "Flush" appearance is a lot more convincing than placing the windows "behind" the frames. DSCF8856 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr The Flag locker was "filled" DSCF8857 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr And work continued on the "A" class mines. In hindsight I should have fitted the photo-etch securing wires and chains before painting DSCF8855 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr DSCF8876 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr Back soon Thanks for looking Rob 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 The is in the detail and you do it so well you thinned down you Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 Now't wrong with your windows, nice splash of colour in your flag locker and your mines look pretty cool too. So, thumbs up from me. With a temporary stop in proceedings, you can always start something new . Stuart 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted November 30, 2019 Author Share Posted November 30, 2019 On 11/28/2019 at 3:28 PM, Courageous said: With a temporary stop in proceedings, you can always start something new . Stuart Well it's funny that you should have said that Stu Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 This is all coming along splendidly Rob. I especially like the weathering on some of those smaller supports and inside and around the twin MG mount. Really does set them off so realistically. Good luck with sourcing the corre t font decals. Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted January 6, 2020 Author Share Posted January 6, 2020 Martin Blundell very kindly gifted me 2 extra decal sets - and for this I'm extremely grateful I know he's not been well and I do hope he's making a speedy recovery. I was alarmed when the site went down and Coastal Craft boat models and accessories have all but disapeared froom suppliers I'm grateful to Al Gunthwaire for his update... https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235065462-coastal-craft-models-website/ I do hope they continue in business - were they not to, it would be a huge loss to Coastal Forces and WW2 1/72 WW2 boat modellers Here's hoping!!! An early Christmas present!! And so onwards Some deck weathering... And the engine exhaust outlets The wiindscreen vents were fixed using "Klear" varnish. All went well until the last middle which "pinged" off the forcep tweezers teeth and despite a 2 hour forensic search remained absent I searched through my old "used" etch sets band eventually found a simialr sized "ring" from the White ensign models" PE set for the S-100. I'm now working a clear desk and surround policy - no wool sweaters and trying to work with etch pieces within a plastic tray However - the end resul tis pleasing and Coastal Craft really got this right I stumbled across these while searching for 1/700 "Master" masts... I think they are new and designed for an AA 1/72 Crusader. Game on - they provide the ultimate solution to the CC barrels that need replacing due to bending And lastly if - the worry about the longevity of Coastal Craft Models wasn't a reminder as to how fragile this hobby can be in terems of supply, this is not currenlty available!!! This has been the one single thing that has made Photo- etch manageable! I'm sorry folks - I had the last bottle that I could find on the web that came from Italy. I'm conscious that supplies in the past have been a bit hit and miss. Let me know if you think this is just a temporary Blip. I've had this arrive to try as an alternative if that's the end of "thin Gators Grip" Final straight now - Thanks for looking Rob 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Glad to see you back on the Vosper. As a Gator Grip- thin replacement, you could try Formula 560 canopy glue and that MIG glue looks like the same stuff. Formula 560 review here Stuart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Absolutely stunning work Rob, you always manage to make your 1/72 models look like exquisitely built 1/35 ones. I'm not sure but I think the perforated 20 mm pedestal only had three rows of holes : Old school modeller, he didn't worry about pe parts : Regards, Arjan 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Great to see this back on track Rob Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Great work as ever Rob. Love watching this one progress. Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Nice find with the Oerlikon barrels will have to look into these and glad you got the decals to push on with this beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 5 hours ago, longshanks said: Great to see this back on track Rob Kev John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted January 7, 2020 Author Share Posted January 7, 2020 On 1/6/2020 at 7:36 AM, Courageous said: Glad to see you back on the Vosper. As a Gator Grip- thin replacement, you could try Formula 560 canopy glue and that MIG glue looks like the same stuff. Formula 560 review here Stuart Thanks for that Stuart - In fact the Mig Ammo offering is actually pretty good and very similar to the Thin blend Gator's Grip. On 1/6/2020 at 8:51 AM, Arjan said: Absolutely stunning work Rob, you always manage to make your 1/72 models look like exquisitely built 1/35 ones. I'm not sure but I think the perforated 20 mm pedestal only had three rows of holes : Old school modeller, he didn't worry about pe parts : Regards, Arjan Thanks Arjan - I'd not seen thses. Love the second pic !! They look pretty slick models as I imagine they were wood. As to the first pic........... I thought - What the hell - too late now I'll live with it. Then the demons came........ Well I had to didn't I 233 had 507C all the way down the hull sides to below the water line. At first I thought I'd leave well alone but then the same demons came I thought she needed a scum line. It will tone down at the varnish layer. The Torpedo supports and loading chocks were carefully aligned and glued with Mig Ammo "Ultra Glue" the chartroom/wheelhouse was completed ready for "Closng up" The bridge was finished off And vent cowls and bollards fitted And thank you for your prompting Arjan. The height of the oerlikon now I think (being reduced) is better It really is quite low in that IWM picture! Thanks for looking, your support and comments Rob 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Learning so much from this Rob (more like unashamedly getting ideas for when I EVENTUALLY get back to my Vosper) Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Nice recovery with the stand and the wheelhouse is stunning 👍 beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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