beefy66 Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Little stunner the ship Rob don't get excited now. Stay Safe beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted December 20, 2021 Author Share Posted December 20, 2021 On 12/17/2021 at 10:56 AM, beefy66 said: Little stunner the ship Rob don't get excited now. Stay Safe beefy ......oh. all right "CB3098(R) May 1943" suggest pennant number should be G20 - i sprayed G20 took the masks off - FAR too light, so I had to re-apply the masks one side and respray with G10 Untidy on the port side which will need cleaning up with a brush. The deck was sprayed with G20 the prescribed colour for this scheme And the Sweep deck was "Washed" The G20 on the bridge makes a big difference The hull depth markings were added which Starling supply - though Poole had 3 sets per side so the additional decals that Starling supplies are also needed As we often reflect the Camera is a cruel mistress and since taking these pics i've been back to touch up the G10 camo and the pennant numbers. Next bit is working out where all the rigging goes and drilling for Bob's Buckles accordingly More soon Rob 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 The wash to the wood decks really makes a big difference more in tone with what I have seen in real life for a scrubbed teak very nice work so far. 👍 Stay Safe beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Wow! Like watching Magic........🪄 Stay safe Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Superb work - really tidy paintwork. Erk. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Well, that’s another benchmark you are setting. That is looking SSSOOO good Quick question. Where d’you get the stencils ? Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Scrubbing up rather nicely. Didn't appreciate the model size until that giant tin of Colourcoats made an appearance. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted December 23, 2021 Author Share Posted December 23, 2021 On 12/20/2021 at 4:25 PM, Faraway said: Quick question. Where d’you get the stencils ? Jon Jon - From Maketar masks - I go to custom and size them using the RAF style letters https://shop.maketar.com/?fbclid=IwAR3Mbrir9boi7UOq0IEopokVK0ZlI4X3eExjzjmeBNsx8nvmgaz58GtzG7Y Quick delivery and even though they are more fiddly to place on the model - they are "safer" in that "silvering" is never an issue and you can of course use whatever colour you want. They'll only go down to a certain size which does limit their use in anything smaller than 1/350. HTH And now pop-pickers and argonauts - can anyone explain or postulate as to what is going on here? I'm well aware that the day signal for minesweepers are three balls in a triangle (Lights similar at night). Thus I'm presuming that the 2 outer objects on the lower yard (underneath it) are "folding balls"? Which begs the question what is on the port side of the upper yard and on the starboard side of the lower yard? Is there a "Ball" on the upper yard where it bisects the mast (at it's attachment)? And what are the objects on the lower yard standing vertically, one at its outermost and one half way across? I'm seeing a 291 radar receiver at the top of the mast. Thanks Fellas I appreciate it's a not dissimilar issue to Stuart's "Lights" placement on his Everard Rob 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 10 minutes ago, robgizlu said: Jon - From Maketar masks - I go to custom and size them using the RAF style letters Rob. Many thanks. Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted December 23, 2021 Author Share Posted December 23, 2021 Glazing the scuttles I use "Formula 560 Canopy Glue". The windscreens on the bridge are finished with strips of Clear plastic For the mast I used a 1/700 taperd Master offering (indispensible!!). In this occasion I opted to solder the yards. I use solder paste which is pretty forgiving The 2291" antenna comes from a Mk 1 etch set of Royal Navy Radars. The Mainmast was straighforward - rolling the cage less so. As there'll be an ensign flying form the yard - this was also soldered for strength I was inpatient to crack on and on-one has replied to my post above - so I just copied the pic using a degree of guesstimation. This scale allows you some licence And at last the bridge structure with lattice supports pre-attached was stuck down to the hull And a quick "plant" to check .......... I'm always uncertain what colour masts should be painted and the CB3098 (R) May 1943 paper is not much help. The photos show Poole's mast was in 2 colours - the lighter portion presumably bein B55. The top part eas dark without obviously being black. i went with G10. And with that, the mast was stepped. This needed to happen so that i could rig this before fitting the funnel which would otherwise have got in the way. I'm working from forwards backwards and from centreline outwards (makes sense?) And that leaves me only to Wish You All a Very Happy and Safe Christmas. Party Hard Dudes and Stay Covid free!!!! Rob 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adm Lord De Univers Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Staggering build so far, the bridge windows and decked areas are quite something (the rest of the build is quite epic too, but just picking out the bits that make me go ). Merry and safe Christmas to you too Rob. David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ships doc Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 This is fantastic! Some of the mast equipment might be signal lights - search for 'visual signalling in the RCN', there is an article & diagram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Really liking the bridgework and its mast. Have a good one Rob. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 Amazing work as usual Rob do you happen to have a link for the solder paste please not tried to solder on my models before normally it’s heavy gauge wire I have worked on. Hope you have a great festive season with the family Best Wishes Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted December 24, 2021 Author Share Posted December 24, 2021 1 hour ago, beefy66 said: Amazing work as usual Rob do you happen to have a link for the solder paste please not tried to solder on my models before normally it’s heavy gauge wire I have worked on. Keith Hi Keith I bought mine a fw years back at Telford. I thought it was Squires but they don't list It comes in syringe and I believe is powered solder disolved Searching on "solder paste" brings up a few hits It's not cheap but mine has lasted since AFV days HTH Rob 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 3 hours ago, beefy66 said: Amazing work as usual Rob do you happen to have a link for the solder paste please not tried to solder on my models before normally it’s heavy gauge wire I have worked on. Hope you have a great festive season with the family Best Wishes Keith Keith. I’ll add my twopeneth. I use ordinary lead free solder wire, and paint on the join a flux paste, which looks like vaseline. Touch the iron with the solder, to melt as little as possible onto the tip. And then touch the join, the flux melts and draws the solder into the join. Have a great Christmas and New Year. Jon 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 Rob. That little ship looks beautiful, you are achieving a stunning finish. Happy Christmas and New Year. Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 This is really coming on beautifully. I add more applause for Maketar masks. I’ve never actually used them in a ship build, but they’ve always performed flawlessly for me on aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 Just had a good catch on this one Rob, and she is looking superb. I especially like the colour schemes. Lovely job! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted December 27, 2021 Author Share Posted December 27, 2021 Thanks Fellas. The mast was stuck down with Gator Grip PVA. it just looked too high - measured it slept on it and went back - gently broke it away and cut 1.5mm off. Mike McCabe recommends 35mm - I had deliberately cut longer and then forgotten. I think he's spot on. Rigging commenced with Infini 40 and 20 gauge thread The usual fraught 3 hours of equal parts joy and despair!!! Once the mast had been rigged the funnel could be stuck down to be then rigged And then Davits to be attached and rigged. and you can also see the forward, Bridge Carley flaot rack and of course, after an afternoon fitting the boats to the davits, I realised I'd forgotten the mast ladder Thanks for looking and Stay Safe Rob 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 Your ship's boats are both exquisite little models in their own right. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 Interesting watching you rig the Poole, just wondering how this'll be done in 1/700 Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boydie Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 That's a tidy model you've made there. 👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 @robgizlu this is really looking most excellent. I'm guessing I'm seeing 'Bob's Buckles' in use, which size do you use ? And am I right you add them after painting ? Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted December 28, 2021 Author Share Posted December 28, 2021 5 minutes ago, Faraway said: @robgizlu this is really looking most excellent. I'm guessing I'm seeing 'Bob's Buckles' in use, which size do you use ? And am I right you add them after painting ? Jon Thanks Jon I use the 1/48 buckles. I have used the "Micro" buckles that are even smaller. It wont be a suprise to learn that threading them takes three times as long particularly with the thinner "thread" which is somewhat paradoxical - the reason being that it won't thread straight because it's so bendy. I use as much lighting as I can bring to bear including having a Petzel headtorch right next to the model and use an Optivisor. It can still take a while. I no longer rely on supergluing the attachments as I've had too many come adrift - I now tie all the major anchorages using 3 bights with 2 pairs of tweezers. That said I'm not certain how you'd manage without these buckles. THANKYOU @Bobs_Buckles once again Rob 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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