Blue Ensign

Simply beautiful Håkan,
 
Glad to read that you are feeling better.
 
B.E.
 

Post One Hundred and forty-seven
 
A case for Indy – or the trials and tribulations of a shipaholic
 
My previous supplier of acrylic cases, Paul, of Just bases, in Devon, retired in 2021 so I have to look for another source to provide the housing for the latest cuckoo in my nest.
 
The required internal dimensions are width 40”, depth 12” and height 17”. (To allow for stump masts.)
Still a sizeable space taker, but nothing compared to that required for a fully masted and rigged Indy. It’s a good job that I have no aspirations in that direction.

8808
By comparison my Sphinx (above) is housed in a case 30” x 10” x 12” a much more manageable option.
 
I found a home for Sphinx, but as I write I am struggling to find a space for Indy.
 
I have had a look around acrylic case suppliers, and they are expensive.
 
A random selection on the web.
 (acrylicdisplaycases.co.uk)  - £369 excl VAT
 
Display Cases | Striking Displays  - £442.80 excl VAT
 
Model Display Cases & Cabinets | Luminati  - £372.97 excl VAT
These figures also exclude any delivery charges.
 
A search on MSW brought up a reference by Dan (DB789) on his Grecian build to a company called DSC Cases. 
DSC Showcases UK manufacturer of display cases, picture box wall cabinets for modellers and collectors
 
These are wooden trimmed glass cases and one sized for my Indy would cost £220.80. plus £30 delivery.
 
I now only have one glass- cased model in the house, I made it myself many years ago, but these days I simply can’t be arsed.

2801
A favourite of mine, she sits high up between the wall cupboards.
 
Mrs W has mentioned more than once that she must be the only woman ‘blessed’ with having a Flower Class Corvette in her Scullery! 🙄
 
I digress, but it illustrates the shrinking availability of space after some five decades of model making. Most rooms have their allocation of ship models around the house, and I am now being pressed on ‘where you goin’ to put that.
 
Oh, I’ll find somewhere, sez I confidently, wandering around the house 40” rule in hand. 🫤

3730
The ideal place would be atop the chest of drawers in my office, but that is taken by Norske Love, a dusty but much-loved model, I really must get around to cleaning her.
I don’t think I could bear to move her out after all these years.
 
 
I have placed my order with DCS Show cases and I now have around a month to find a suitable place to display her.
 
Tick tock.
 
 
B.E.
19/02/2024

 

Simply beautiful Håkan,
 
Glad to read that you are feeling better.
 
B.E.
 

Tool rants and sailing discussions aside, I said I was about to do the rudder.
Did I?
Erhm, no.
After painting the hull a couple of times it didn't appeal to me to do the rudder (too simple). Instead I've opted for somethinge inherently much harder and more complicated - the coamings for all the deck openings! Truth be told, I have never done a fish tail corner in full size and now I attempt them in 1:30.. sane? No, not really. Buth then, amongst the kids I'm not known for being sane all the time 😄 
So far, so good I must say. Only about 19 or 23 more corners to do 🙂 


And here is my setup with tools to accomplish to work.

Now a brake to watch some cross country skiing.
Cheers!

Silly posts or not, it would of course be possible to do the tail piece using a lathe and controlled bed. It would take two clear passes with the dovetail bit. The pins, not so much because you get a rounded inner surface.
Anyway, I only have a wood lathe and no usable index table (and no dovetail bit of mini size) so hand tools it is.
The coaming came out pretty neat. Here it just sits in it place, not glued in. Two coats of water base matte lacquer applied to the sides. 


And finally a perspective picture of the build. As usual with all the debris in the background 😄 

Pax et bonum!

Post One Hundred and Forty-six
 
Thinking about Masts
For a change of focus I have turned my attention to the fitting of masts, or stump versions thereof.
 
At this point I need to determine the overall height of the model so I can order the display case.
 
My masts will finish below the hounds but will include those elements that would appear on the length displayed.
These will include the wooldings, Cheeks, Front fish, and iron hoops.

3711
I start with the Mainmast as this will determine the length of the other masts, and I first need to decide what overall height looks best.
They need to look proportionate, but I am conscious that the taller they are the bigger the case requirement.

3716
In Chris’s design the Mainmast has a set of nine wooldings with eight iron hoops between.
The iron hoops fit beneath the Front fish and cheeks, and the wooldings over both cheeks and fish.

3720
Gauging the relative heights.

3722
The Mainmast now sits around 15” above the stand with the Fore and Mizen reduced proportionately.
3724
I use only Ramin dowel for the lower masts, 12mm, 10mm, and 8mm.

08070
Once treated with w-o-p the colour takes on a warm ochre tone as shown here on my Sphinx build.
Not included on the kit plans for either Sphinx or ‘Indy’ are the wooden hoops top and bottom of the wooldings that secure them in place.
 
B.E.
18/02/2024
 
 

Post One Hundred and Forty-four
 
Strops, Chains, and Plates. (Part two)
The brass etched chains and plates are very nicely made and scaled, and as with the strops took the blackening well.
There are two main considerations in fitting the chains and plates.
 
1.  The angle; they should follow the line of the shroud or stay to which they relate.
2.  The middle and lower links of the chains should be taut when drilling the hole in the hull where they are fixed by the Preventer Plate.
 
I used a 0.4mm ø drill for the fixing holes and blackened pins as supplied with the kit.
 
A pin pusher was used to drive the pins home, I found glue was unnecessary.

1864a

1866a

1868a
My only diversion from the kit plan is in respect of the backstays on the Mizen stool.

1869a
I shortened the upper link for the Mizen Topmast backstay and used a smaller version of the lower link. (left over from a previous build)

1871a
 A smaller 2.5mm deadeye was used for the Mizen T’gallant Backstay.
I made a new combined strop and strap from some 0.5mm brass wire, silver soldered for the strap. This allows the deadeye to sit as per the Adm plan.

1872a
When it comes to the Deadeye iron work Chris has done a great job, the plans and drawings clearly identify the relevant parts and their fixing points.👍
 
B.E.
14/02/2024
 

Post One Hundred and forty-seven
 
A case for Indy – or the trials and tribulations of a shipaholic
 
My previous supplier of acrylic cases, Paul, of Just bases, in Devon, retired in 2021 so I have to look for another source to provide the housing for the latest cuckoo in my nest.
 
The required internal dimensions are width 40”, depth 12” and height 17”. (To allow for stump masts.)
Still a sizeable space taker, but nothing compared to that required for a fully masted and rigged Indy. It’s a good job that I have no aspirations in that direction.

8808
By comparison my Sphinx (above) is housed in a case 30” x 10” x 12” a much more manageable option.
 
I found a home for Sphinx, but as I write I am struggling to find a space for Indy.
 
I have had a look around acrylic case suppliers, and they are expensive.
 
A random selection on the web.
 (acrylicdisplaycases.co.uk)  - £369 excl VAT
 
Display Cases | Striking Displays  - £442.80 excl VAT
 
Model Display Cases & Cabinets | Luminati  - £372.97 excl VAT
These figures also exclude any delivery charges.
 
A search on MSW brought up a reference by Dan (DB789) on his Grecian build to a company called DSC Cases. 
DSC Showcases UK manufacturer of display cases, picture box wall cabinets for modellers and collectors
 
These are wooden trimmed glass cases and one sized for my Indy would cost £220.80. plus £30 delivery.
 
I now only have one glass- cased model in the house, I made it myself many years ago, but these days I simply can’t be arsed.

2801
A favourite of mine, she sits high up between the wall cupboards.
 
Mrs W has mentioned more than once that she must be the only woman ‘blessed’ with having a Flower Class Corvette in her Scullery! 🙄
 
I digress, but it illustrates the shrinking availability of space after some five decades of model making. Most rooms have their allocation of ship models around the house, and I am now being pressed on ‘where you goin’ to put that.
 
Oh, I’ll find somewhere, sez I confidently, wandering around the house 40” rule in hand. 🫤

3730
The ideal place would be atop the chest of drawers in my office, but that is taken by Norske Love, a dusty but much-loved model, I really must get around to cleaning her.
I don’t think I could bear to move her out after all these years.
 
 
I have placed my order with DCS Show cases and I now have around a month to find a suitable place to display her.
 
Tick tock.
 
 
B.E.
19/02/2024

 

Looks like a votive model Ron, but unfortunately my ceilings don’t run to church like elevations.
The last time I hung a model from the ceiling I was ten years old and it was a 1:72 scale Spitfire.😃
 
B.E.

Post One Hundred and forty-seven
 
A case for Indy – or the trials and tribulations of a shipaholic
 
My previous supplier of acrylic cases, Paul, of Just bases, in Devon, retired in 2021 so I have to look for another source to provide the housing for the latest cuckoo in my nest.
 
The required internal dimensions are width 40”, depth 12” and height 17”. (To allow for stump masts.)
Still a sizeable space taker, but nothing compared to that required for a fully masted and rigged Indy. It’s a good job that I have no aspirations in that direction.

8808
By comparison my Sphinx (above) is housed in a case 30” x 10” x 12” a much more manageable option.
 
I found a home for Sphinx, but as I write I am struggling to find a space for Indy.
 
I have had a look around acrylic case suppliers, and they are expensive.
 
A random selection on the web.
 (acrylicdisplaycases.co.uk)  - £369 excl VAT
 
Display Cases | Striking Displays  - £442.80 excl VAT
 
Model Display Cases & Cabinets | Luminati  - £372.97 excl VAT
These figures also exclude any delivery charges.
 
A search on MSW brought up a reference by Dan (DB789) on his Grecian build to a company called DSC Cases. 
DSC Showcases UK manufacturer of display cases, picture box wall cabinets for modellers and collectors
 
These are wooden trimmed glass cases and one sized for my Indy would cost £220.80. plus £30 delivery.
 
I now only have one glass- cased model in the house, I made it myself many years ago, but these days I simply can’t be arsed.

2801
A favourite of mine, she sits high up between the wall cupboards.
 
Mrs W has mentioned more than once that she must be the only woman ‘blessed’ with having a Flower Class Corvette in her Scullery! 🙄
 
I digress, but it illustrates the shrinking availability of space after some five decades of model making. Most rooms have their allocation of ship models around the house, and I am now being pressed on ‘where you goin’ to put that.
 
Oh, I’ll find somewhere, sez I confidently, wandering around the house 40” rule in hand. 🫤

3730
The ideal place would be atop the chest of drawers in my office, but that is taken by Norske Love, a dusty but much-loved model, I really must get around to cleaning her.
I don’t think I could bear to move her out after all these years.
 
 
I have placed my order with DCS Show cases and I now have around a month to find a suitable place to display her.
 
Tick tock.
 
 
B.E.
19/02/2024

 

Post One Hundred and forty-seven
 
A case for Indy – or the trials and tribulations of a shipaholic
 
My previous supplier of acrylic cases, Paul, of Just bases, in Devon, retired in 2021 so I have to look for another source to provide the housing for the latest cuckoo in my nest.
 
The required internal dimensions are width 40”, depth 12” and height 17”. (To allow for stump masts.)
Still a sizeable space taker, but nothing compared to that required for a fully masted and rigged Indy. It’s a good job that I have no aspirations in that direction.

8808
By comparison my Sphinx (above) is housed in a case 30” x 10” x 12” a much more manageable option.
 
I found a home for Sphinx, but as I write I am struggling to find a space for Indy.
 
I have had a look around acrylic case suppliers, and they are expensive.
 
A random selection on the web.
 (acrylicdisplaycases.co.uk)  - £369 excl VAT
 
Display Cases | Striking Displays  - £442.80 excl VAT
 
Model Display Cases & Cabinets | Luminati  - £372.97 excl VAT
These figures also exclude any delivery charges.
 
A search on MSW brought up a reference by Dan (DB789) on his Grecian build to a company called DSC Cases. 
DSC Showcases UK manufacturer of display cases, picture box wall cabinets for modellers and collectors
 
These are wooden trimmed glass cases and one sized for my Indy would cost £220.80. plus £30 delivery.
 
I now only have one glass- cased model in the house, I made it myself many years ago, but these days I simply can’t be arsed.

2801
A favourite of mine, she sits high up between the wall cupboards.
 
Mrs W has mentioned more than once that she must be the only woman ‘blessed’ with having a Flower Class Corvette in her Scullery! 🙄
 
I digress, but it illustrates the shrinking availability of space after some five decades of model making. Most rooms have their allocation of ship models around the house, and I am now being pressed on ‘where you goin’ to put that.
 
Oh, I’ll find somewhere, sez I confidently, wandering around the house 40” rule in hand. 🫤

3730
The ideal place would be atop the chest of drawers in my office, but that is taken by Norske Love, a dusty but much-loved model, I really must get around to cleaning her.
I don’t think I could bear to move her out after all these years.
 
 
I have placed my order with DCS Show cases and I now have around a month to find a suitable place to display her.
 
Tick tock.
 
 
B.E.
19/02/2024

 

Post One Hundred and forty-seven
 
A case for Indy – or the trials and tribulations of a shipaholic
 
My previous supplier of acrylic cases, Paul, of Just bases, in Devon, retired in 2021 so I have to look for another source to provide the housing for the latest cuckoo in my nest.
 
The required internal dimensions are width 40”, depth 12” and height 17”. (To allow for stump masts.)
Still a sizeable space taker, but nothing compared to that required for a fully masted and rigged Indy. It’s a good job that I have no aspirations in that direction.

8808
By comparison my Sphinx (above) is housed in a case 30” x 10” x 12” a much more manageable option.
 
I found a home for Sphinx, but as I write I am struggling to find a space for Indy.
 
I have had a look around acrylic case suppliers, and they are expensive.
 
A random selection on the web.
 (acrylicdisplaycases.co.uk)  - £369 excl VAT
 
Display Cases | Striking Displays  - £442.80 excl VAT
 
Model Display Cases & Cabinets | Luminati  - £372.97 excl VAT
These figures also exclude any delivery charges.
 
A search on MSW brought up a reference by Dan (DB789) on his Grecian build to a company called DSC Cases. 
DSC Showcases UK manufacturer of display cases, picture box wall cabinets for modellers and collectors
 
These are wooden trimmed glass cases and one sized for my Indy would cost £220.80. plus £30 delivery.
 
I now only have one glass- cased model in the house, I made it myself many years ago, but these days I simply can’t be arsed.

2801
A favourite of mine, she sits high up between the wall cupboards.
 
Mrs W has mentioned more than once that she must be the only woman ‘blessed’ with having a Flower Class Corvette in her Scullery! 🙄
 
I digress, but it illustrates the shrinking availability of space after some five decades of model making. Most rooms have their allocation of ship models around the house, and I am now being pressed on ‘where you goin’ to put that.
 
Oh, I’ll find somewhere, sez I confidently, wandering around the house 40” rule in hand. 🫤

3730
The ideal place would be atop the chest of drawers in my office, but that is taken by Norske Love, a dusty but much-loved model, I really must get around to cleaning her.
I don’t think I could bear to move her out after all these years.
 
 
I have placed my order with DCS Show cases and I now have around a month to find a suitable place to display her.
 
Tick tock.
 
 
B.E.
19/02/2024

 

You surely do have the knack of  finding lesser known subjects to model Nils,  I too look forward to seeing this one develop.
 
B.E.

Post One Hundred and Forty-six
 
Thinking about Masts
For a change of focus I have turned my attention to the fitting of masts, or stump versions thereof.
 
At this point I need to determine the overall height of the model so I can order the display case.
 
My masts will finish below the hounds but will include those elements that would appear on the length displayed.
These will include the wooldings, Cheeks, Front fish, and iron hoops.

3711
I start with the Mainmast as this will determine the length of the other masts, and I first need to decide what overall height looks best.
They need to look proportionate, but I am conscious that the taller they are the bigger the case requirement.

3716
In Chris’s design the Mainmast has a set of nine wooldings with eight iron hoops between.
The iron hoops fit beneath the Front fish and cheeks, and the wooldings over both cheeks and fish.

3720
Gauging the relative heights.

3722
The Mainmast now sits around 15” above the stand with the Fore and Mizen reduced proportionately.
3724
I use only Ramin dowel for the lower masts, 12mm, 10mm, and 8mm.

08070
Once treated with w-o-p the colour takes on a warm ochre tone as shown here on my Sphinx build.
Not included on the kit plans for either Sphinx or ‘Indy’ are the wooden hoops top and bottom of the wooldings that secure them in place.
 
B.E.
18/02/2024
 
 

Looks like a votive model Ron, but unfortunately my ceilings don’t run to church like elevations.
The last time I hung a model from the ceiling I was ten years old and it was a 1:72 scale Spitfire.😃
 
B.E.

Post One Hundred and forty-seven
 
A case for Indy – or the trials and tribulations of a shipaholic
 
My previous supplier of acrylic cases, Paul, of Just bases, in Devon, retired in 2021 so I have to look for another source to provide the housing for the latest cuckoo in my nest.
 
The required internal dimensions are width 40”, depth 12” and height 17”. (To allow for stump masts.)
Still a sizeable space taker, but nothing compared to that required for a fully masted and rigged Indy. It’s a good job that I have no aspirations in that direction.

8808
By comparison my Sphinx (above) is housed in a case 30” x 10” x 12” a much more manageable option.
 
I found a home for Sphinx, but as I write I am struggling to find a space for Indy.
 
I have had a look around acrylic case suppliers, and they are expensive.
 
A random selection on the web.
 (acrylicdisplaycases.co.uk)  - £369 excl VAT
 
Display Cases | Striking Displays  - £442.80 excl VAT
 
Model Display Cases & Cabinets | Luminati  - £372.97 excl VAT
These figures also exclude any delivery charges.
 
A search on MSW brought up a reference by Dan (DB789) on his Grecian build to a company called DSC Cases. 
DSC Showcases UK manufacturer of display cases, picture box wall cabinets for modellers and collectors
 
These are wooden trimmed glass cases and one sized for my Indy would cost £220.80. plus £30 delivery.
 
I now only have one glass- cased model in the house, I made it myself many years ago, but these days I simply can’t be arsed.

2801
A favourite of mine, she sits high up between the wall cupboards.
 
Mrs W has mentioned more than once that she must be the only woman ‘blessed’ with having a Flower Class Corvette in her Scullery! 🙄
 
I digress, but it illustrates the shrinking availability of space after some five decades of model making. Most rooms have their allocation of ship models around the house, and I am now being pressed on ‘where you goin’ to put that.
 
Oh, I’ll find somewhere, sez I confidently, wandering around the house 40” rule in hand. 🫤

3730
The ideal place would be atop the chest of drawers in my office, but that is taken by Norske Love, a dusty but much-loved model, I really must get around to cleaning her.
I don’t think I could bear to move her out after all these years.
 
 
I have placed my order with DCS Show cases and I now have around a month to find a suitable place to display her.
 
Tick tock.
 
 
B.E.
19/02/2024

 

Looks like a votive model Ron, but unfortunately my ceilings don’t run to church like elevations.
The last time I hung a model from the ceiling I was ten years old and it was a 1:72 scale Spitfire.😃
 
B.E.

Looks like a votive model Ron, but unfortunately my ceilings don’t run to church like elevations.
The last time I hung a model from the ceiling I was ten years old and it was a 1:72 scale Spitfire.😃
 
B.E.

Post One Hundred and forty-seven
 
A case for Indy – or the trials and tribulations of a shipaholic
 
My previous supplier of acrylic cases, Paul, of Just bases, in Devon, retired in 2021 so I have to look for another source to provide the housing for the latest cuckoo in my nest.
 
The required internal dimensions are width 40”, depth 12” and height 17”. (To allow for stump masts.)
Still a sizeable space taker, but nothing compared to that required for a fully masted and rigged Indy. It’s a good job that I have no aspirations in that direction.

8808
By comparison my Sphinx (above) is housed in a case 30” x 10” x 12” a much more manageable option.
 
I found a home for Sphinx, but as I write I am struggling to find a space for Indy.
 
I have had a look around acrylic case suppliers, and they are expensive.
 
A random selection on the web.
 (acrylicdisplaycases.co.uk)  - £369 excl VAT
 
Display Cases | Striking Displays  - £442.80 excl VAT
 
Model Display Cases & Cabinets | Luminati  - £372.97 excl VAT
These figures also exclude any delivery charges.
 
A search on MSW brought up a reference by Dan (DB789) on his Grecian build to a company called DSC Cases. 
DSC Showcases UK manufacturer of display cases, picture box wall cabinets for modellers and collectors
 
These are wooden trimmed glass cases and one sized for my Indy would cost £220.80. plus £30 delivery.
 
I now only have one glass- cased model in the house, I made it myself many years ago, but these days I simply can’t be arsed.

2801
A favourite of mine, she sits high up between the wall cupboards.
 
Mrs W has mentioned more than once that she must be the only woman ‘blessed’ with having a Flower Class Corvette in her Scullery! 🙄
 
I digress, but it illustrates the shrinking availability of space after some five decades of model making. Most rooms have their allocation of ship models around the house, and I am now being pressed on ‘where you goin’ to put that.
 
Oh, I’ll find somewhere, sez I confidently, wandering around the house 40” rule in hand. 🫤

3730
The ideal place would be atop the chest of drawers in my office, but that is taken by Norske Love, a dusty but much-loved model, I really must get around to cleaning her.
I don’t think I could bear to move her out after all these years.
 
 
I have placed my order with DCS Show cases and I now have around a month to find a suitable place to display her.
 
Tick tock.
 
 
B.E.
19/02/2024

 

Looks like a votive model Ron, but unfortunately my ceilings don’t run to church like elevations.
The last time I hung a model from the ceiling I was ten years old and it was a 1:72 scale Spitfire.😃
 
B.E.

Looks like a votive model Ron, but unfortunately my ceilings don’t run to church like elevations.
The last time I hung a model from the ceiling I was ten years old and it was a 1:72 scale Spitfire.😃
 
B.E.

B.E. After placing several models in my home, I'm on the cusp of having a similar problem with space allocation.
If your home has a high ceiling, this option could be an alternative. Another benefit: no case required, just an occasional dusting with a canister of compressed air...

No thanks, B.E. I'd suggest putting them in your kindling box.

Post One Hundred and forty-seven
 
A case for Indy – or the trials and tribulations of a shipaholic
 
My previous supplier of acrylic cases, Paul, of Just bases, in Devon, retired in 2021 so I have to look for another source to provide the housing for the latest cuckoo in my nest.
 
The required internal dimensions are width 40”, depth 12” and height 17”. (To allow for stump masts.)
Still a sizeable space taker, but nothing compared to that required for a fully masted and rigged Indy. It’s a good job that I have no aspirations in that direction.

8808
By comparison my Sphinx (above) is housed in a case 30” x 10” x 12” a much more manageable option.
 
I found a home for Sphinx, but as I write I am struggling to find a space for Indy.
 
I have had a look around acrylic case suppliers, and they are expensive.
 
A random selection on the web.
 (acrylicdisplaycases.co.uk)  - £369 excl VAT
 
Display Cases | Striking Displays  - £442.80 excl VAT
 
Model Display Cases & Cabinets | Luminati  - £372.97 excl VAT
These figures also exclude any delivery charges.
 
A search on MSW brought up a reference by Dan (DB789) on his Grecian build to a company called DSC Cases. 
DSC Showcases UK manufacturer of display cases, picture box wall cabinets for modellers and collectors
 
These are wooden trimmed glass cases and one sized for my Indy would cost £220.80. plus £30 delivery.
 
I now only have one glass- cased model in the house, I made it myself many years ago, but these days I simply can’t be arsed.

2801
A favourite of mine, she sits high up between the wall cupboards.
 
Mrs W has mentioned more than once that she must be the only woman ‘blessed’ with having a Flower Class Corvette in her Scullery! 🙄
 
I digress, but it illustrates the shrinking availability of space after some five decades of model making. Most rooms have their allocation of ship models around the house, and I am now being pressed on ‘where you goin’ to put that.
 
Oh, I’ll find somewhere, sez I confidently, wandering around the house 40” rule in hand. 🫤

3730
The ideal place would be atop the chest of drawers in my office, but that is taken by Norske Love, a dusty but much-loved model, I really must get around to cleaning her.
I don’t think I could bear to move her out after all these years.
 
 
I have placed my order with DCS Show cases and I now have around a month to find a suitable place to display her.
 
Tick tock.
 
 
B.E.
19/02/2024

 

Post One Hundred and forty-seven
 
A case for Indy – or the trials and tribulations of a shipaholic
 
My previous supplier of acrylic cases, Paul, of Just bases, in Devon, retired in 2021 so I have to look for another source to provide the housing for the latest cuckoo in my nest.
 
The required internal dimensions are width 40”, depth 12” and height 17”. (To allow for stump masts.)
Still a sizeable space taker, but nothing compared to that required for a fully masted and rigged Indy. It’s a good job that I have no aspirations in that direction.

8808
By comparison my Sphinx (above) is housed in a case 30” x 10” x 12” a much more manageable option.
 
I found a home for Sphinx, but as I write I am struggling to find a space for Indy.
 
I have had a look around acrylic case suppliers, and they are expensive.
 
A random selection on the web.
 (acrylicdisplaycases.co.uk)  - £369 excl VAT
 
Display Cases | Striking Displays  - £442.80 excl VAT
 
Model Display Cases & Cabinets | Luminati  - £372.97 excl VAT
These figures also exclude any delivery charges.
 
A search on MSW brought up a reference by Dan (DB789) on his Grecian build to a company called DSC Cases. 
DSC Showcases UK manufacturer of display cases, picture box wall cabinets for modellers and collectors
 
These are wooden trimmed glass cases and one sized for my Indy would cost £220.80. plus £30 delivery.
 
I now only have one glass- cased model in the house, I made it myself many years ago, but these days I simply can’t be arsed.

2801
A favourite of mine, she sits high up between the wall cupboards.
 
Mrs W has mentioned more than once that she must be the only woman ‘blessed’ with having a Flower Class Corvette in her Scullery! 🙄
 
I digress, but it illustrates the shrinking availability of space after some five decades of model making. Most rooms have their allocation of ship models around the house, and I am now being pressed on ‘where you goin’ to put that.
 
Oh, I’ll find somewhere, sez I confidently, wandering around the house 40” rule in hand. 🫤

3730
The ideal place would be atop the chest of drawers in my office, but that is taken by Norske Love, a dusty but much-loved model, I really must get around to cleaning her.
I don’t think I could bear to move her out after all these years.
 
 
I have placed my order with DCS Show cases and I now have around a month to find a suitable place to display her.
 
Tick tock.
 
 
B.E.
19/02/2024