Gundylunch Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 (edited) Here's Alans narrative...................... Unaccustomed as I am to building boat kits - I was given the opportunity to put this one together and I am delighted that I took it on. The last ship kit that I built was the Airfix Captain Cook's Endeavour some forty years ago when I lived in the Whitby area. The kit is excellent, it goes together with ease but there is a surprising amount of work involved and on the hull, etc a surprising amount of paint. Italeri's instructions are not perfect (who's is?) but the little history book included in the kit is a great help. There is not much information available on these boats so the history book is a great help. It is all out of the box with the exception of the following: The steering gear rope (string in the kit) was replaced with 1mm metal towing cable. The (thinner) string for the aerial wires is replaced with fine jeweller's wire. Making the wire really tight would not work because of the flexibility of the masts. There is a compromise between tight wires and banana-shaped masts. I applied the camouflage pattern to the hull that may or may not have been carried by 563. A photo in the history book shows a similar pattern on these boats but not specifically on 563. I thoroughly enjoyed the project and don't intend leaving it another forty years before my next boat build. I may weather, add crew and accessories to the model at a later date. Being 1/35 there is plenty of aftermarket bits and pieces available. For those who prefer their models to be on the move, I have seen a built example with motors and radio controls and very few compromises to the scale finish of the model. All being well the finished model will be on Gloucester's tables at Telford if you want a closer look. Edited November 3, 2011 by Gundylunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Oooh! that is very nice. I really must build one of my Italeri boats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Very nice - I saw one of these at Yeovilton the other week and I even thought about buying one...however, sanity returned Great build Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollythedog Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 This is a superb job.I will certainly look for it on the stand at SMW. S'funny,I lived just outside Ciren for 14 years and never met a single ship modeller, now I am living where there are no modellers at all...... mtd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 This is a superb job.I will certainly look for it on the stand at SMW. S'funny,I lived just outside Ciren for 14 years and never met a single ship modeller, now I am living where there are no modellers at all......mtd Having seen what you do mtd, this scale is WAY too big for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 That is fantasic :wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollythedog Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Some say size counts.....others, that it is what you do with it. I'm with the latter,and excellence,regardless of scale merits comment This ,for me,really is a superb build,and I look forward to seeing it for real at Telford. See y'all there mtd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folkbox1 Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 That looks really nice, I've got the e boat and really enjoyed it (although there is still a bit of work to do on the painting weathering front and I can't wait for the vosper to come out. I hadn't been tempted by this kit but this might have changed my mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Very nice indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick b Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Superb finish Alan, I cant wait for the Vosper either, fingers crossed it will be at Telford? Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dahut Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Really neat - a two-shot, Derringer boat! Id love to have one of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 It certainly looks excellent, such a clean and neat job done. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Gorgeous build of a gorgeous boat...Want one, shame about my very localised austerity measures! F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dahut Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Gorgeous build of a gorgeous boat...Want one, shame about my very localised austerity measures!Fs fumnny "Localised austerity measures" - - well, if nothing else that is funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 That looks gorgeous. I hope it does make it to Telford, I'd love to see it in the flesh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 "Localised austerity measures" - - well, if nothing else that is funny. Not as regards my model building, mate! I'm retired and will be reduced to scratchbuilding using old orange crates soon.... maybe... F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dahut Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 (edited) Not as regards my model building, mate! I'm retired and will be reduced to scratchbuilding using old orange crates soon.... maybe... F Sorry, I only meant that it was an unique way to describe being broke... Well if it matters, I think your artwork is very nice. If I wasnt dealing with my own 'localised austerity', I'd be pleased to buy some. Edited November 6, 2011 by dahut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Sorry, I only meant that it was an unique way to describe being broke...Well if it matters, I think your artwork is very nice. If I wasnt dealing with my own 'localised austerity', I'd be pleased to buy some. No offense taken. Wish someone would by a few paintings, trouble is that here in mid-Portugal we're all broke! and that M.A.S. boat is soooo tempting, and would look really great next to the Vosper when it's released.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert26 Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Awesome paint finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robtmelvin Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Very nice build! Looks absolutely fantastic. I'm a big fan of MTBs, working on Revell's PT 109 w/WEM PE set right now and have Italieri's big P.T. 596 warming up in the bull pen. I usually tend to USN and IJN subjects, since my primary interest is in the Pacific Theater, but looking at that beautiful build makes me think I need to broaden my horizons! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozo Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Very nice boat there! And even more considering it's OOB. I like the clean crisp paint on this one. It doesn't have to be weathered imho when on a stand like here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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