Courageous Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 22 hours ago, Modelholic said: Just make the whole thing out of brass! They already exist. They were mentioned on a recent maritime thread. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted September 9, 2019 Author Share Posted September 9, 2019 good evening everyone, its me again back to the 2 pdr qf mk viii gun with bandstand i wasnt confident enough a few weeks ago to put this brass strip onto the platform, but as i feel my soldering has improved a little i attempted it this weekend, it is slightly off centre, but im happy with it the rivet belt was also added as was the the top ring, the photos are very glarey, and make it look far worse than it is two 2nd hand books and photo etch bits 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelholic Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 (edited) That pom-pom is amazing! how many bits are in there? Tom Edited September 9, 2019 by Modelholic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted September 10, 2019 Author Share Posted September 10, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, Modelholic said: That pom-pom is amazing! how many bits are in there? Tom Thank you Tom About 36, that includes the bits i have not yet fitted, like sights, footplates and hand wheels Edited September 10, 2019 by Kevin Aris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Really impressive work - I agree with Tom You've caught the Corvette Bug Kevin!! I'll be interested to know how you rate the Phoenix Precision products Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted September 11, 2019 Author Share Posted September 11, 2019 10 hours ago, robgizlu said: Really impressive work - I agree with Tom You've caught the Corvette Bug Kevin!! I'll be interested to know how you rate the Phoenix Precision products Rob I will let everyone know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted September 11, 2019 Author Share Posted September 11, 2019 10 hours ago, robgizlu said: Really impressive work - I agree with Tom You've caught the Corvette Bug Kevin!! I'll be interested to know how you rate the Phoenix Precision products Rob yes, i have been discussing doing one in 1/48 or 1/24, but other options include a minesweeper like the RN Ton Class or a large scale MTB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 Really impressive stuff. Having retrieved my Flower Class from the loft monster 4 weeks ago to allow our builders to put a new roof on, I realised that it will take a fair bit of work to correct the awful modelling that it endured when I first started it back in about 1978/79 but its certainly do-able. Question is, how do I explain to the wife that the GLS upgrades will cost >£400 for a kit that still has it's original £29.95 price ticket on?! Note to self. Must learn to solder properly before I start this 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 On 15/09/2019 at 08:21, Chewbacca said: Really impressive stuff. Having retrieved my Flower Class from the loft monster 4 weeks ago to allow our builders to put a new roof on, I realised that it will take a fair bit of work to correct the awful modelling that it endured when I first started it back in about 1978/79 but its certainly do-able. Question is, how do I explain to the wife that the GLS upgrades will cost >£400 for a kit that still has it's original £29.95 price ticket on?! Note to self. Must learn to solder properly before I start this Good question, and i have a very good answer As for the soldering, i prefer it to glueing now, i am still making a few mistakes, but overall im happy, its just the photos make it look awful my next build i may look to use thin metal rather than plasticard the St Nectan or this build will be finished before i start the 1/48 Paddle steamer Talisman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 good evening everyone i have tried to get into a routine of doing something on any of my builds every day, its surprising what can be done in a couple of hours, and it is weening me off the PC (that can only be good) most of the big bits are now started, so at any time i can go from one piece to another most of the hedgehog launcher is done and protection screen NOT MY PHOTO wip on the engine room skylight and now the depth charge racks are on the go 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 I've used some of Mr. Parkin's stuff and it does take a bit of work, but worth it. This is a helluva a build, great stuff! Fraser 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europapete Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Chewbacca, GLS sell the sets individually, so you can accumulate them all over time without having to shell out a big lump of cash up front. Makes it easier on the budget 👍 Regards, Pete in RI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share Posted September 17, 2019 5 hours ago, europapete said: Chewbacca, GLS sell the sets individually, so you can accumulate them all over time without having to shell out a big lump of cash up front. Makes it easier on the budget 👍 Regards, Pete in RI Here is the link https://www.djparkins.com/home.php?cat=303&page=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 5 hours ago, europapete said: Chewbacca, GLS sell the sets individually, so you can accumulate them all over time without having to shell out a big lump of cash up front. Makes it easier on the budget 👍 Regards, Pete in RI That's certainly the way to go but knowing my luck - because it's happened before - I'd get half and then it would go out of production! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share Posted September 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Chewbacca said: That's certainly the way to go but knowing my luck - because it's happened before - I'd get half and then it would go out of production! i read the other day that Revell have/are dropping the ship from their list, but not to panic as there are lots on the shelves 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 On 9/15/2019 at 8:21 AM, Chewbacca said: Question is, how do I explain to the wife that the GLS upgrades will cost >£400 for a kit that still has it's original £29.95 price ticket on?! It was great to meet at last, yesterday evening Ralph. As for explaining that spend to the wife, I can only wish you the very best of luck! The amazing build continues Kevin. I am curious with all this brass, what will you use to clean, and then prime it? I've had variable results with priming then painting small bits of brass. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Terry1954 said: It was great to meet at last, yesterday evening Ralph. As for explaining that spend to the wife, I can only wish you the very best of luck! The amazing build continues Kevin. I am curious with all this brass, what will you use to clean, and then prime it? I've had variable results with priming then painting small bits of brass. Terry Terry good evening i have been suggested to try this, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted October 7, 2019 Author Share Posted October 7, 2019 (edited) good evening everyone some of the work that has been completed i moved from aft again to the bridge area, and progressed onto the the twin guns (20mm) i think, one went together ok but the other one became a disaster, not helped by dropping it and not finding it because it caught in the dogs hair as later found in the garden the platforms have to be adapted, to allow for the guard rails, the etch has a scribe line where it is to be cut if required ( as this gun was used in many builds) and it may not need to be adapted then i cleaned the platforms with the etch cleaner, and for the first time i mixed a tiny amount of the etch primer let it sit for 3 hours and applied it, i impressed with the results, but also learnt not to put the etch cleaner in plastic yogurt pots Edited October 7, 2019 by Kevin Aris 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Wow, I'm amazed at the amount of PE work required for the build. Kevin, the quality of your work looks amazing, as well (I'm just glad you're doing it & not me). John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 That is a LOT of brass. Used Parkins' Oerlikon kit on an Mtb. Odd way of doing it but they come up well indeed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted October 8, 2019 Author Share Posted October 8, 2019 good evening everyone the main deck has been fitted now so i have a solid non flexing hull, the gross beam were reinforced with brass rod the 1/4 deck was also fitted, i got a brilliant fit, but when i tried the superstructure it seams the 1/4 is to far forward, if i correct it where it needs to be the deck will be 1/2 way up the depth charge exits in the stern, so may have to file some away at the same time thin the stern bulkhead down this afternoon i made some of the mast up with the lookout cage, this is all soldered, i just need to straiten som of it out to look more presentable made the engine room cowls as well, yes its some kit plastic nothing on the deck plates has been fixed into position i have decided on her final colours, they are colour coat enamels supplied by soverign Hobbies and will represent her 1945 image the ladder, 3 piece PE set with a shaped ring Ladder need to go forward at the base in line with the steam pipes the new steam pipe does not look rifht, infact it looks like it being forced into position, i will have to sort that out during the week 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Lovely work on the stack and crow's nest Kevin You are maintaining an enviable momentum Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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