Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies Posted April 2, 2020 Author Share Posted April 2, 2020 More ventilators hollowed out: Most of the superstructure is now painted. Some weapons and a few outfitting bits and bobs still to go, and those shall provide less visual impact. Also, I added some draft markings using left over Pontos Model dry transfers that come with their deck sets (I've used loads of these and have a lot left over) 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies Posted April 2, 2020 Author Share Posted April 2, 2020 Baldrick's Cunning Plan part 1. I like the stern-down hull form of these trawlers as a diversion from more usual larger warships, so I wanted to show it off. I made a template for spacing a pair of holes drilled into the keel: Two holes drilled thus: The hardwood base received a piece of second-hand masking tape to avoid drawing on the actual wood, and the centre found and marked thus: The template was centred on the tape markings and match drilled: A couple of short lengths of solid brass rod were cut and their ends slightly bevelled. Of course, the brass was brightened up with some sanding sponges first: Even Baldrick should be able to guess how we got from one state of affairs to the other at this point: This isn't particularly cunning, I admit. If what I have planned next works out, then overall it will be a bit cunning. 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelholic Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 That is a very complete kit! and looks excellent. Anyone read 'Proud Waters' (Ewart Brookes) recently? Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelholic Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Jamie, Are you trawling through your draws to find different ship diagrams🤔 Repulse and an 'O' class war emergency destroyer? (although the 'O' class, if it is, seems to be in 2 different scales. Maybe an 'A' to 'I' in the larger scale plan view) Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 8 hours ago, Modelholic said: Jamie, Are you trawling through your draws to find different ship diagrams🤔 Repulse and an 'O' class war emergency destroyer? (although the 'O' class, if it is, seems to be in 2 different scales. Maybe an 'A' to 'I' in the larger scale plan view) Tom You're doing splendidly Repulse is drawn at 1/384 scale whilst Onslow is drawn at 1/192. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 9 hours ago, Modelholic said: That is a very complete kit! and looks excellent. Anyone read 'Proud Waters' (Ewart Brookes) recently? Tom I haven't read that, but wanted to reaffirm that this is indeed a very complete kit. It does actually come with a stand, but I wanted something a little more decorative. It wants for nothing out of the box save some lycra rigging line, maybe a flag and a crew member or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 11 hours ago, Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies said: I like the stern-down hull form of these trawlers as a diversion from more usual larger warships, so I wanted to show it off. That's a very concise "how to" description showing how to mount a model ship on a base. If you ever put it on display at a show you'll probably get at least one person telling you "that your model boat isn't level". 11 hours ago, Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies said: This isn't particularly cunning, I admit. If what I have planned next works out, then overall it will be a bit cunning. Waiting patiently. What's particularly impressive is the speed with which this little ship has almost fallen together, however this doesn't reflect the obvious skill of the builder. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 20 minutes ago, Richard E said: If you ever put it on display at a show you'll probably get at least one person telling you "that your model boat isn't level". Ah doubtless! If ever one wants critique on a model, valid or otherwise, take it to a model show. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Looks super Jamie, Good base work too! Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Looking Terrific Jamie - That base and etch plate really does it justice Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 I got the superstructure detail painted today then went for some photographs and dropped the damn thing. Argh! It's OK but the little pole on the front of the funnel pinged off as did the ammo box cantilevered off the aft end. Both are gone... The pole is already replaced and painted. I am making a new ammunition box as, bizarrely, I have nothing similar here I could use! The scandal... Anyway, I detailed the children to build a stone perimeter for an outdoor fire. We toasted some marshmallows and hot dog sausages. So in summary I've no new photos of the boat! 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Marshmallows look good hope the little trawler survives OK after the repairs beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 Repairs are now completed except for touching up the paint work. That'll teach me to allow myself to become distracted carrying a model placed together but not yet glued together carelessly! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 These are the work in progress pictures I was trying to get yesterday when I screwed up... the form is starting to come together. 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Glad your trawler survived the fall, Jamie. Those close up photos really show off the ship's detail. Impressive at such a small scale. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Excellent work a rarely know subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, Chewbacca said: Excellent work a rarely know subject. A very quiet, very unsung and little known hero service in BOTH World wars! Edited April 5, 2020 by Murdo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 Minimal work on the boat took place today. To avoid doing nothing though I assembled the search light platform. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelholic Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 So small yet so exquisite! The box on the stbd bridge screen? An impromptu 'tent' for the charts? Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 Lord!!! That is enviably round. Cracking little model Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 That would sit well in Aberdeen's excellent maritime museum. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 On 4/6/2020 at 8:50 AM, Modelholic said: So small yet so exquisite! The box on the stbd bridge screen? An impromptu 'tent' for the charts? Tom I'm not at all sure what it's for! On 4/7/2020 at 12:02 PM, robgizlu said: Lord!!! That is enviably round. Cracking little model Rob Thanks Rob - I rolled that with the shank of a drill bit On 4/7/2020 at 1:31 PM, John said: That would sit well in Aberdeen's excellent maritime museum. John Thank you John. It might be a little dwarfed compared to the 2-storey high model production platform in there. In fact I haven't visited there in a long time, but really should again... Small progress: 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Some really nice details showing up on the build beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 Initial paint was applied at lunch time today to the new PE parts: 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 (edited) Hi There, Beautiful and instructive work form you yet again, Sir. If I may digress a tad. Those pictures of Hall Russel and Fitty Dee took me back and awakened some really old memories for me. My Mum and Dad were both from Torry, we only moved to Dingwall when I was 2 and a 1/2, and so I knew the area quite well as holidays tended to be centred around Aberdeen staying either in Scatterburn or with relatives in Strathdon. My main memory of the harbour area was when my dad took me down there as there was a Submarine in paying a visit and The Skipper had known my Dad during the war. He managed to blag a visit inside for me. Many Thanks for bringing that memory flooding back. Cheers, Alistair Edited April 8, 2020 by AliGauld 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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