1/350 scale HMS Repulse by Trumpeter - plus Flyhawk & loads of aftermarket

[73north]

repulse - 1 by hmswalker, on Flickr

 

270682663_483017756726564_3162268634376972923_n by hmswalker, on Flickr

repulse - 2 by hmswalker, on Flickr

 

DSC_0517 by hmswalker, on Flickr

37821092_1903937592978893_5489293857298317312_n by hmswalker, on Flickr

 

This my HMS Repulse in 1/350 scale - with the following aftermarket additions -, The Flyhawk Super mdetails and photo-etch set was £ 58.80 , Alliance Battleship Bollards £ 9.15, Wood deck £ 20 , BECC Fabric White Ensign Flag £ 8 , Repulse Master Barrel set £ 14 , and then the Admiralty Modelworks Repluse set ( from USA ) was another 75 US Dollars ( including shipping ) - probably about £ 150 in Total --

 

plus the £ 98 for the purchase of the Model back in 2017

This has the well engineered FlyHawk models photo etch set

The Admiralty Modelworks update set that corrects the aft superstructure and also happens to provide some nice resin replacement boats

Corrected main turrets from Shapeways ( from 2017 ) 

272276253_495870738774599_2483136774513718612_n by hmswalker, on Flickr

 

Master main gun barrels ( added to aftermarket  Turrets ) with 4 inch AA gun barrels added to the Triple Mounts 

Infini 20mm Oerlikons

Tetra 0.5 Quad guns

BigBlueBoy 2pdr pom poms

Alliance Modelworks deck vents

Artwox wooden decking and anchor chains

I added an engineer made footpad metal support underneath the Trumpeter Plastic Dry dock style display stand ( unique to my certain knowledge ) 

24837637_1637504966288825_7698115854611108879_o (1) by hmswalker, on Flickr

 

24955496_1637505162955472_6974556519674851843_o by hmswalker, on Flickr

 

 

and what the Display Stand looked like before assembly to Model ( I found the Silver Display - things - on Ebay ) 

 

I got an Engineer in Scotland to make me the 2 Steel Feet for taking the weight of the model off the plastic stand - neat ?? 

 

one photo shows the missing propellor shaft support struts , and the plastic card replacements added in their place to replicate the missing detail 

 

what Flyhawk provide in quality upgrade in just one photo !!

 

271875397_492273125801027_2640922313623539068_n by hmswalker, on Flickr

 

I have meant to show this from ?? Last Year ?? - due to requests - hope the model is acceptable quality ??

 

Its as accurate as possible - its got an aircraft air warning radar on the spotting top - at the rear -

She had a type 284 surface gunnery set installed in Rosyth mid July 41, whilst a type 286P air warning set was installed on the passage to Freetown, August 41

 

that is the X shaped part at the back of the Spotting Top ( an educated guess where it was placed ) 

 

the sharp eyes on here , will spot the fighting platform on the rear Tripod mast where the 2 x 0.5 inch AA guns were actually placed ( Trumpeter doesn't seem to know this ) 

 

I had to scratch build this part 
 

 

will post a better photo - 

 

here you go - see if you can spot it 

 

DSC_0509 by hmswalker, on Flickr

 

and 

 

272908937_502965208065152_2252485816058310812_n by hmswalker, on Flickr

 

the photo-etch added to the Kit Walrus 

 

and the preparatory work 

 

note - I had the Flyhawk instructions scanned - and tripled in size for ease of reading - and assembly - never more happy than when I did this - bliss - no eye strain 

 

25532082_1650404881665500_4030604860297198993_o by hmswalker, on Flickr

 

I also have to own up , I bought a Pontos 1/350 Prince of Wales super upgrade set - and took for this Model - the Pontos brass deck vents ( super quality compared to the kit plastic ) and kept for this model , the Pontos fore and aft Ensign / Jack Staffs ! 

I re-sold the Pontos upgrade set off on Ebay ( when divorcing in 2018 ) - so I pay my pennance here .

 

Edited August 15, 2024 by 73north

[dnl42]

Wow, that's outstanding work! 

 

As I'm now working out how I'll rig a model, I'm particularly in awe of your very extensive rigging.

[robgizlu]

Oooh - that is a Beauty.  Hugely impressive painting finish and rigging, and I love the base and case

Absolute Show winner I'd say 

Rob

[73north]

Thank you Gentlemen 

 

far too kind - its average ! 

 

30420635_1778860168819970_3034434523876923745_o by hmswalker, on Flickr

 

actually embarassing - how the extra after market stuff adds to the Model - my old made in 1991 HMS Prince of Wales by Tamiya looks positively staid !

 

for the record , I used the Infini ( from South Korea ) Rigging Thread

 

Infini Model has produced a thread the sole purpose of which is to use for rigging on our ship models. It comes in four different thicknesses (or Denier, as the packages are labeled.) and includes a guide for which scale to use which product.

All in all I would highly recommend this product to anyone and everyone who wants to rig their ships.

This thread will save you the trouble of trying to stretch sprue to a regular length and consistency, and because it is slightly elastic will not break if it gets bumped on the completed model. At 145 feet on each roll you will have enough thread to rig possibly hundreds of kits (Depending on which scale you build).

The sizes I have are: ‘Fine-for 1/350’  I can tell you right now that their labels of ‘fine’ and ‘super fine’ are no understatement. These are as fine, or finer, than human hair.

Being made of Lycra the rigging thread is also slightly elastic and, as the insert says, can be stretched to 7 times its size.

 

Care must be taken because of this elastic property as if you pull on it too much it will spring back and deform.

 

I had the Metal Feet and metal screws / washers made by Callum at https://anderson-wilson-engineering.co.uk/ in Galashiels 

 

they work a treat as the weight is spread onto the two metal foot bases and the kit plastic is really light around the display case on the felt base ( it doesn't dig in ) 

 

 

 

Edited August 15, 2024 by 73north

[Andy H]

That is indeed a beauty! Tricky paint-scheme to pull off convincingly, and I'm loving the Walrus. Inspiring stuff.

 

 

 

 

 

[ArnoldAmbrose]

5 hours ago, 73north said:

far too kind - its average ! 

Errr, no it AIN'T! 🙂 This is a superb model of the ship. The detail you've got into this model makes her a masterpiece. I think she's extremely well done.

 

5 hours ago, 73north said:

my old made in 1991 HMS Prince of Wales by Tamiya looks positively staid !

I think many of us think that about our earlier models, I certainly do. But I guess that's the 'price' we pay for improving as we go. 🙂

 

Regards, Jeff.

[johndon]

She looks fantastic 

[GRK]

This is stunning! Fantastic work, and as others have said, way beyond average! All the additions added have really made it come together. The problem is that now you’ve set this bar, all your future builds are going to have the same hefty price tag!!! 😉

[Micha_Pol]

Amazingly lifelike and detailed ship. Rigging is especially impressive.

[Saeran]

Just great work, full of jealousy at the skill level!

[Donald]

Magnificent HMS Repulse. You're really gone the extra mile with the add-ons. The final result looks great.

[beefy66]

That is a great rendition of this very fine looking ship can I ask where you got the ships crest from it adds that extra level to the whole look of the display.  

 

Stay Safe

beefy

[73north]

Hi Beefy. 

The Ships crest came from the

' Admiralty modelworks '  Resin after market correction set for Repulse. The major part that it gave to this model was the Royal Party aft accommodation that was designed for the 1939 Trip to Canada ( and never used ) .

Trumpeter uses the 1936 reference plans for the after accommodation outhouses that has both outhouses the same shape,  where as they were shaped different. 

The resin set was out of production. Luckily I got the last one that was lying around when I contacted the company. 

The set had great ships boats. .

[mick]

great work

[Jeff.M]

Very well executed!

 

Best,

 

Jeff

[Rod bettencourt]

That looks fantastic!! Thanks for sharing this.

 

Rod

[73north]

272076468_495032472191759_9193010918140829643_n by hmswalker, on Flickr

 

This photo shows the plastic card extension required to fit the 2 sets of 0.5 inch Quadruple Machine Guns to the main mast 

 

and highlighted with red arrow so its more obvious , what I am talking about 

 

Repulse in Storage by hmswalker, on Flickr

 

I also realise now - that I - didn't use the resin Admiralty Modelworks - for the aft shelter deck extensions - just as a guide to check that the Flyhawk etch sets were correct 

 

see here

 

Repulse - 01 by hmswalker, on Flickr

 

- here they are - so its much more clear

 

from memory , I moved one of the Vents ( aft - or rear of the 2 pounder ( 40mm ) pom-pom quadruple set further back - to what trumpeter had them sitting 

as otherwise the aft quad pom-pom set is hard up agains the vents , and won't fit - 

 

I also lowered the aft stern hawse pipe ( corrected position ) as its in the wrong moulded position 

 

and 

 

272466455_498575241837482_3588002203659693156_n by hmswalker, on Flickr

 

the 20mm Oerlikon AA single mountings ( 8 used )

 

2 sets on X Turret ( rear ) , 4 sets on aft superstructure ( 2 on each side ) and the last 2 sets alongside on the forward Conning Tower position - on side sponsons .

 

( as shown on Raven and Roberts - British Battleships ( 1976 , Arms and Armour Press ) 

Edited August 18, 2024 by 73north

[Zoran Srb]

Well, that's a fine-looking model. Very well done, congrats!! You don't have to feel uneasy about compliments, they are well deserved. BW how long did the build last? I broke my back with Yamashiro and it took me eight months!!!

Once again, congrats, and... what's next?

[73north]

Hi ,

Thanks for kind words.

I have the Merit HMS Ark Royal + loads of aftermarket 

In 1/350 scale,  with the Veryfire aftermarket super details set.

When I get time to build is another thing altogether.!

 

20231031_085034 by hmswalker, on Flickr

Edited August 20, 2024 by 73north

[mikegr]

Brilliant job!

[Autle]

That's such a good model and subject, even the way you've presented her looks brilliant. The little details from the after market stuff just adds to the perfection. Then there's the painting and weathering which is again bang on, thanks for sharing.

[73north]

I have in mind next , the Tamiya Prince of Wales , but get a better nameplate made , than Tamiya presents ( they have no H.M.S on the nameplate  ) 

 

This is what I was made on Shapeways -

Screenshot (268) by hmswalker, on Flickr

 

ME1351O2_o by hmswalker, on Flickr

 

I was very impressed with the engineering of the photoetch - by Flyhawk ( the etch wasd very good to work with )

 

269669899_496325558729117_8137527213535314659_n by hmswalker, on Flickr

 

The Ships Cranes on Repulse 

Edited August 20, 2024 by 73north

[kev67]

Great build of a great ship, which is significant in my family as my dads cousin was on board when she sank, sadly he did not make it out as he worked in the boiler room

[VinBizz4786_]

The work you achieved is amazing ! One of the most beautiful model I've ever seen ! Congrats

[73north]

Thank you both.

I was lucky.that I followed a build on the Trumpeter kit where he highlighted the inaccurate parts and missing detail , and extra super detail and incorporated it in the model.

 

456509063_8243818692324053_7501437391838790751_n by hmswalker, on Flickr

 

Tamiya Kit finally arrived , and I have now the vital Camouflage Pattern paint guide in A3 ( thanks Sovereign Hobbies ) 

 

Edited August 24, 2024 by 73north