Faraway Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 After my success(?) with the LCI and a very short break from all things plastic, I thought I'd give this little ship a go. Seems only fair as its been in the stash for a while. So without further ado................. These are the parts in the box, nit that many really. So there we have it a nice simple build, or so you are lead to believe. But, I was wondering around, a bit lost in cyberspace (as you do) when I happened across this. And, well, one thing lead to another and after a bit of a tussle,I finally overcame MR Credit Card and bought this upgrade set. Which just about replaces everything. As I progress, I'll post some piccy's of the PE instructions. They are, how shall I say this ? Intriguing ? And of course not forgetting............. This has got to be the simplest colour scheme I've ever done. I've yet to decide whether to do her as a waterline or full hull, I'm leaning toward waterline as I've not done a seascape for a while. So, off I go, for a while at least. As I'm off to La Belle France in a few days to restock the wine rack, amongst other things. The first task is going to be sitting down with both sets of instructions, to see which plastic parts are replaced by the PE upgrade set. Jon 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColonelKrypton Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 No rest for the weary. That is not just a little bit of brass Can;t wait to see where this one goes. cheers, Graham 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 You do love your intriguing instructions, don't you? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Is that hull arrangement to make it optional to waterline her? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted August 30, 2022 Author Share Posted August 30, 2022 4 hours ago, Bertie McBoatface said: Is that hull arrangement to make it optional to waterline her? Yup. From the top. The top piece is the hull below the waterline. Then the deck. Next the hull. Last, what is described as the ‘waterline plate’, which I think will be painted black to become the ‘boot topping’. I’m fairly sure I’ll be doing waterline, but will need to get some figures, can’t have her at sea without a crew. Now there’s a thought for your next wooden build, the Mary Celeste mounted on a sea scape. Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted August 30, 2022 Author Share Posted August 30, 2022 5 hours ago, Bertie McBoatface said: You do love your intriguing instructions, don't you? Actually, the PE instructions are quite good with clear expand drawings. Assembling the many small parts will be the challenge, far too small for solder. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 7 minutes ago, Faraway said: I’m fairly sure I’ll be doing waterline, but will need to get some figures, can’t have her at sea without a crew. Now there’s a thought for your next wooden build, the Mary Celeste mounted on a sea scape. I've been toying with the idea of making a stormy sea for Beagle and having her heeling over, shipping green water over the rail. It would be huge though and way out of my area of semi-competence. Have you ever seen a sailing ship modelled in a blow like that? 5 minutes ago, Faraway said: far too small for solder Arc welding? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted August 30, 2022 Author Share Posted August 30, 2022 1 minute ago, Bertie McBoatface said: I've been toying with the idea of making a stormy sea for Beagle and having her heeling over, shipping green water over the rail. It would be huge though and way out of my area of semi-competence. Have you ever seen a sailing ship modelled in a blow like that? No, but someone must have done it, somewhere. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Jon - You're a machine. Good choice though and i haven't seen many of these built Watching with interest and i know what you mean about an easy scheme... Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve5 Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 looking forward to this , rob's right , your a machine , how many models would you do a year ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Gidday Jon, I did this ship a couple of years ago, but in 1/700 and OOB. Yours no doubt will be superb. Regards, Jeff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted August 31, 2022 Author Share Posted August 31, 2022 8 hours ago, robgizlu said: Jon - You're a machine. Good choice though and i haven't seen many of these built Watching with interest and i know what you mean about an easy scheme... Rob I think that is the advantage of being retired 😜 Jon 3 hours ago, steve5 said: looking forward to this , rob's right , your a machine , how many models would you do a year ? I haven’t counted 😉 Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted August 31, 2022 Author Share Posted August 31, 2022 2 hours ago, ArnoldAmbrose said: Gidday Jon, I did this ship a couple of years ago, but in 1/700 and OOB. Yours no doubt will be superb. Regards, Jeff. We shall see 🙄 Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve5 Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 15 hours ago, Faraway said: I haven’t counted 😉 Jon I don't think I could count that high ,😜 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted September 1, 2022 Author Share Posted September 1, 2022 The waterline plate is fitted to the hull, boot topping black painted and masked ready for the Hull colour. I've also, as you can see, removed the moulded Fairleads and replaced them with PED ones as these, rightly or wrongly, will be the same colour as the hull. Now. I have a question, what are these ? This is them moulded to the aft end of the superstructure. And this is the PE replacements. By the look of this picture, I've got to form a slight dish shape on the cap part and add a piece of brass wire to the frame below. Shouldn’t be TOO difficult, but knowing what they are, might make the making of them easier. Jon 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 2 hours ago, Faraway said: I have a question, what are these ? Gidday Jon, considering their shape and location I think they could be the cradles for the depth charges. The tube goes into the barrel of the launcher/K-gun and the DC itself gets strapped to the top plate before firing. HTH. Regards, Jeff. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Allen Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Arnold is correct. They are the Arbors for the depth charge K guns. Stowed all over the rear superstructure wherever space could be found, with some also stowed under the reload racks. The USN never adopted the the later RN style of depth charge thrower with fixed arbors, so they follow the depth charge into the drink. cheers Steve 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted September 1, 2022 Author Share Posted September 1, 2022 1 hour ago, ArnoldAmbrose said: Gidday Jon, considering their shape and location I think they could be the cradles for the depth charges. The tube goes into the barrel of the launcher/K-gun and the DC itself gets strapped to the top plate before firing. HTH. Regards, Jeff. 6 minutes ago, Stephen Allen said: Arnold is correct. They are the Arbors for the depth charge K guns. Stowed all over the rear superstructure wherever space could be found, with some also stowed under the reload racks. The USN never adopted the the later RN style of depth charge thrower with fixed arbors, so they follow the depth charge into the drink. cheers Steve Thanks chaps. Do you know of any contemporary pictures of them, so I can understand how they work ? Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted September 1, 2022 Author Share Posted September 1, 2022 6 minutes ago, Faraway said: Thanks chaps. Do you know of any contemporary pictures of them, so I can understand how they work ? Jon I think I’ve answered my own question, with a bit of googling. The arbor was inserted into a barrel of the K gun, then the DC was pushed onto the top of it and secured to it. So when the K gun was fired, it launched the DC and the arbor fell away in flight. So for every DC, there had to be an arbor. Now the little bits of PE sort of make sense. Jon 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilh Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Looking forward to this build. I have this kit plus the WEM brass and loads of Black Cat resin for mine. It will be ( I hope in time and with good luck as I have not built a ship in 40+ years ) HMS Rupert, my Grandads Captain Class Frigate. Unfortunately, a house move from North Bristol to Yatton has completely stalled all modelmaking activity for well over a month now, and we still haven't actually moved! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted September 1, 2022 Author Share Posted September 1, 2022 So far today, I've been bending, soldering, gluing, unsoldering and resoldering. But I got there in the end. Oh, and I've painted the hull. I annealed the shield, a bit much on one end (bugger) and have soldered it in place. Now I've got to fit the handrail, yeah right ! Well, it's on. Got a bit knocked about in the process, but it is VERY thin. But a coat of paint and with the naked eye it look ok. 'nother couple of gun buckets to bend and glue. That's today done, more buckets to follow. Now it's 'wine time'. See you tomorrow. Jon P.S. And welcome to the fray @neilh and there was me thinking I was the 'only modeller in the village' small world. J 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 A good start on this Jon, looking forward to seeing the progress. I am glad it is only a 'little bit of brass', reminds me of my still-to-be-built Zvezda HMS Dreadnought and Pontos detail-up set. I have used quite a lot of etch in my time on ships, but never soldered the stuff. Ray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 2 hours ago, Faraway said: I think doing battle damage on a ship this small is really daring. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted September 2, 2022 Author Share Posted September 2, 2022 Deck house waiting its roof. That went a lot easier than I expected Bridge shrouded in PE Main deck, superstructure deck and some gun tub decks painted 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socjo1 Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Hi Jon, will you replace main guns? Plastic part will look somewhat clumsy comparing all these soooper-doooper full-metall jewellery. Black Cat do these guns. Best regards, Michal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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