beefy66 Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 9 hours ago, Bugle07 said: Top notch pe work there Beefy, great job! Geoff Cheers Geoff Well after studying this photo again I noticed that the bridge wing supports in the kit only have two but there are three if you can see just under the life ring on the Port side near the Davit,s. Need to figure out how to add and crop these photos properly So using some brass rod added the missing support bar at the aft part of the wing and secured the remaining rails and ladders. Also added the fire control valves to the bulkhead and you can see the plates I added to cover the deck holes for the base of the ladders these still need painting. Stay Safe beefy 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 The detail is looking 1/72 How lucky you are to have such detailed and clear photographs Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 1 hour ago, robgizlu said: The detail is looking 1/72 How lucky you are to have such detailed and clear photographs Rob Cheers Rob but the photos have to be given credit to @JohnWS and @franco1964 for helping out with links cheers lad's So small update before an afternoon in the garden to get intouch with my son and his lovely fiance on what should have been their wedding day Twin Borfos dry fitted and the aft funnel searchlights secured also the torpedo winch I used the Glue and Glaze to fix the lens it drys clear and what I think is the poulson grenade launcher but i could be wrong as usual Stay Safe beefy 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 Beautiful work beefy. That thing aft of the torpedo tubes is the 5 inch gun practice loader. Here's another little tidbit of info I didn't know 'til now. The circular blast shield enclosing the control station atop the aft torpedo tubes was not for protection from enemy fire so much as it was for protecting the torpedomen from the concussion and roar of 5″/38 caliber Gun Mount 53 which is just aft of the tubes. The blast of a 5″ gun can be quite deafening and so the concussion shield was needed here, & not on the forward tubes. John 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 Another masterpiece in the making Lovely work matey Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAYELL Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 Credit to you mate Excellent progress Been out of action for a couple of weeks nice to get back into looking at inspirational work Cheers Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 13 hours ago, JohnWS said: That thing aft of the torpedo tubes is the 5 inch gun practice loader. Gidday, I have that on a 1/700 scale model, I wondered what it was. Thanks. 18 hours ago, beefy66 said: Need to figure out how to add and crop these photos properly I paste the photo onto 'Paint' on the computer, do the required cropping there, then 'save as'. It keeps the original photo intact plus gives you another cropped to your requirements. HTH. Exquisite detail there, Beefy. Regards, Jeff. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 Gent's thanks again for following and all the kind words. Well looks like the weather will be turning soon so will be able to get back to this instead of the garden and BBQ's Small update getting the orliekons done six of them you can tell I am used to production lines and some of the anchor fittings and doorway covers. Frames glued to the shields when still on the PE fret Shoulder rests added Shield added to pedestal Main barrel fitted and height adjust control. and painted And a nice parcel arrived from Peter Hall with not being able to get to any shows now and not spending anything well sort of and my birthday is in a couple of weeks I treated myself to a few bits and pieces. Brass barrels extra deck markings and spare railings and ladders Oh and these kits Stay Safe beefy 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 It's those big Boys again.............. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 13 hours ago, beefy66 said: Oh and these kits Two very neccesary and respectable additions to ones stash. Indeed, some of us might ask, why stop at just these two .............? A second Type 15 is on my future shopping list, along with a Black Swan class and Consort (the Yangtsee big Boys of course), a Tribal (type 81), a Battle radar picket, a type 14, a brace of Leander's, a County, a type 22, a type 42 ........... where do I stop? Better crack on and get the current stash down a bit! Terry 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted June 4, 2020 Author Share Posted June 4, 2020 On 6/2/2020 at 11:32 PM, robgizlu said: It's those big Boys again.............. Well you ought to know.... On 6/3/2020 at 9:27 AM, Terry1954 said: Better crack on and get the current stash down a bit! You and me both Terry Well small update more rails fitted to the upper level and the extra shields around the doorways also the carley floats have been given a dark wash and more dry fitting and testing of the main guns On 5/29/2020 at 2:02 PM, JohnWS said: The circular blast shield enclosing the control station atop the aft torpedo tubes was not for protection from enemy fire so much as it was for protecting the torpedomen from the concussion and roar of 5″/38 caliber Gun Mount 53 which is just aft of the tubes. The blast of a 5″ gun can be quite deafening and so the concussion shield was needed here, & not on the forward tubes. And I can understand now why they would need that shield around the aft torpedo launcher very close when it went BANG And the anchor chains and covers Stay Safe beefy 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 (edited) On 6/3/2020 at 4:27 PM, Terry1954 said: where do I stop? Why stop? And Beefy, I just lurve those 20mm Oerlikons. The rest isn't bad, either. 🙂 Regards, Jeff. Edited June 5, 2020 by ArnoldAmbrose 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted June 5, 2020 Author Share Posted June 5, 2020 On 6/3/2020 at 9:27 AM, Terry1954 said: where do I stop? 6 hours ago, ArnoldAmbrose said: Why stop? That's my problem I cant stop need to get my finger out big time 4 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Wow that's a serious habit you have there...... Stay safe Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugle07 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Stash envy is a terrible thing... Nurse, more pills please! The Fletcher is coming to life now, don't know about the torpedo guys, but how did the orliekon gunners concentrate with the main guns going off right over their heads? Looks fantastic mate! Great stuff! Geoff 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 13 hours ago, beefy66 said: That's my problem I cant stop need to get my finger out big time Dear Beefy, It's time you sat Mrs Beefy down and quietly explained that there's not enough time left and that you are (regretfully) going to have to give up that silly little irritation called work to pursue your higher calling and pay the respect to the stash that it duly deserves. Apologise (sincerely) and explain that it's now her duty to support you (check marriage vows) in your noble quest. Otherwise you are denying us the pleasure of seeing all these built Do let us know how it goes. Yours sincerely Rob Matthews (Counsellor) 1 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 6 hours ago, robgizlu said: and that you are (regretfully) going to have to give up that silly little irritation called work to pursue your higher calling and pay the respect to the stash that it duly deserves. Gidday, One minor problem with this otherwise highly desirable course of action - bills! They keep multiplying and re-appearing. 😟 Regards, Jeff. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Looks like their are gangs of big boys around, they're here too. 11 hours ago, robgizlu said: give up that silly little irritation called work ...and that's what I'm doing in 15 months, not that I'm counting. Stuart 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 On 6/6/2020 at 6:04 AM, longshanks said: Wow that's a serious habit you have there...... Yes the itch does go away sometimes On 6/6/2020 at 10:25 AM, robgizlu said: give up that silly little irritation called work Well have been talking about that to missus B and she said I have to wait for another three years fingers crossed 🤞 But then she wants to stop work to On 6/6/2020 at 4:42 PM, ArnoldAmbrose said: One minor problem with this otherwise highly desirable course of action - bills! Yes I am sick of that bloke as well On 6/6/2020 at 10:02 PM, Courageous said: .and that's what I'm doing in 15 months, not that I'm counting. Really had not noticed Well back to work today after 9 weeks but as Jeff says bills to pay A lot of small stuff getting done now 30 depth charges and throwers then the winches and boat Davits and a forest of bits Then the postman left another parcel care of @robgizlu who was ordering from Micromaster so I added my few bits and the details are tremendous and the cotton wool will come in handy as well Stay Safe beefy 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Build is looking terrific Beefy, nice haul of bits n pieces 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 On 29/05/2020 at 14:02, JohnWS said: The circular blast shield enclosing the control station atop the aft torpedo tubes was not for protection from enemy fire so much as it was for protecting the torpedomen from the concussion and roar of 5″/38 caliber Gun Mount 53 which is just aft of the tubes. The blast of a 5″ gun can be quite deafening and so the concussion shield was needed here, & not on the forward tubes. I was watching a fascinating DVD over the weekend which showed the Town class cruiser HMS BIRMINGHAM undertaking Naval Gunfire Support with spotting provided by 2 Seafires, supposedly into the Cotentin peninsula in France. A and B turrets were both in use and each salvo had 6 rounds of 6 inch heading off towards the French countryside. The bridge staff who were all no more than 20 or so yards from B turret were all without any form of ear defenders. I remember being nearly deafened by a 4.5 inch in a Type 21 while I was on the midships emergency conning position and was a little slow to put my ear defenders on. Love the work going on here. I must look into Micromaster for my future builds; their quality is superb. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 It's that Darn Big Boy leading you astray That said, beautiful details Stay safe Kev 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Guilty as charged Beefy - pleased you like it all - the detail is just stunning isn't it. Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted June 13, 2020 Author Share Posted June 13, 2020 Well things a bit slow this week back at work so the early mornings are a bit of a shock to the system Added the depth charges and handling winches and made a start on the hull weathering trying some AK stuff as well as my usual oils. Few touch ups to sort out And these things on the stern not sure if they have something to do with the depth charge racks that are still to go on? beefy 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Nice nice nice. Sorry about the work Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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