Help with bridge equipment...

[Courageous]

Hi clever ones, need some help. My current build of the Fushimi Maru, a Japanese coaster has an open navigation bridge but what little reference I have doesn't show what equipment should be there? I can't find a set of bridge equipment in 1/350 kit wise, so it'll be scratch. Any pointers would be great.

 

Stuart

[Modelholic]

Binnacle and voice pipes are a must.

Anything useful in these?

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/north-star-models-nsa350062-royal-navy-bridge-equipment--1148836

 

https://starling-models.co.uk/collections/accessories/products/royal-navy-ww2-bridge-equipment

 

North Star (I think) also do an IJN Bridge set

Tom

[Rich75]

Hi there, may be of use ?

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/veteran-models-vtw35032-ijn-6cm-8cm-12cm-binocular-set-w-voice-pipes--267544

Also black cat do some sets for royal navy which include amongst other things,  pelorus, sailing wheel ,compass binnacle etc I believe.. I will look later

https://blackcatmodels.eu/en/detail-sets/270-tribal-class-destroyer-early-fit-detail-set.html obviously includes weapons 😀

Edited November 27, 2023 by Rich75
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[Courageous]

@Modelholic @Rich75 Cheers guys. I have seen one or two of those links and discounted because I didn't know what I should be looking for. Tom, you mention voice pipes and a binnacle but what about a helm, telegraphs, pelorus, etc or are these housed from elsewhere...don't have a clue. Although those sets do look nice, there's much in them that wouldn't used.

 

Stuart

[Modelholic]

Is there a wheelhouse below the open bridge?

If so I'd imagine the helm and telegraphs would be there.

Would a merchant have signal lamps mounted or rely on hand-held?

Tom

[beefy66]

Stuart L' Arsenal do some bridge stuff if that's what you are looking for but I suspect you will only need a couple of bits for this job.

Have you thought of sculpting them from some old sprue and I found a photo of the bridge of the Jerry O'Brien might give you some ideas.

 

 

 

Stay Safe

beefy

[dnl42]

There's a far cry between a merchant coaster and a Naval bridge.I suggest a wheel, binnacle, and engine order telegraph. 

[Courageous]

3 hours ago, Modelholic said:

Is there a wheelhouse below the open bridge

Not that I can tell. According to the deck plan, the area below the navigation bridge is the chart room, captain's cabin and quarters for 2nd, 3rd and 4th officers.

3 hours ago, Modelholic said:

Would a merchant have signal lamps mounted or rely on hand-held?

Wouldn't have a clue.

 

2 hours ago, beefy66 said:

Have you thought of sculpting them

No problems with that Keith, just need to know what?!

 

2 hours ago, dnl42 said:

I suggest a wheel, binnacle, and engine order telegraph. 

My thinking and with some voice pipes.

 

Stuart

[dnl42]

1 hour ago, Courageous said:

Not that I can tell. According to the deck plan, the area below the navigation bridge is the chart room, captain's cabin and quarters for 2nd, 3rd and 4th officers.

Wouldn't have a clue.

Those compartments do support voice tubes, perhaps just the 2.