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  1. RGL
    Via the Australian National Archives there is a set of plans for the Vendetta as purchased. Now if you wish to join us feel free, the kit is about $50 Australian available via BNA in Oz, Ebay or Starling Models in the UK. I purchased a set of PE from White Ensign Models for g class destroyers which has little bits such as funnel grilles.
  2. RGL
    Cog and I both have our kits, as you can see from the obligatory comparison photo it is tiny!
  3. RGL
    Cog and I discussed doing a group build, then I read the instructions and you need 8 people, so unless anyone else wishes to join, we are going to do a Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere build of the HMAS Vendetta by Showcase models. A quick google search will reveal the ships history as a V&W Class destroyer of WW1 vintage. She lasted from 1917 to 1945, but we intend to build it strait from the box.
  4. RGL
    And you can keep searching for that number that does not exist on the fret....
  5. RGL
    Aaaaaaaand you’re back! That’s a lot of work done, the PE looks sharp mate, well done
  6. RGL
    It was a trial one for the Ise which I stuffed up. I really need to clean up the room.
  7. RGL
    OK, another one done. A final few photos to show the wolf and the sheepdog depending on what side you're on.
  8. RGL
    There’s actually a pretty good twist to the next build.........
  9. RGL
    Last bits, 50 cals, screws and choppers
  10. RGL
    Yes, they are both 1/350, I just find it hard to believe that the DDG looks so big compared to Yamato.
  11. RGL
    Should be 100 metres longer, or 28cms?
  12. RGL
    I’m still not convinced about the scales....
  13. RGL
    Rigging done, so it’s pretty much complete but for the final touches of the screws, 50cal and choppers. Its an interesting size comparison between a DDG and the Yamato
  14. RGL
    Rust and salt streaks done, bit of grunge powder on the deck and tops of the stacks. Bit of rigging next.
  15. RGL
    Grunge streaking done, 3 more types of weathering to go on the sides, I’ll use pastels/ Powders for the decks
  16. RGL
    Weathering begins, grunge first, then some salt and later a few rust spots and rusty streaks. I’m going to have to paint all the railings Black to represent wire keeping the posts grey. I feel its it’s starting to look a little less like a toy now.
  17. RGL
    2 helicopters, touch ups, a few decals, screws, weathering
  18. RGL
    The last of the railings are done, and the ships boats added.
  19. RGL
    Started on the railings
  20. RGL
    Well the mount is there, any answer?
  21. RGL
    All good Cog, ‘Our’ next build will be less complicated. One batch of painting to do.
  22. RGL
    You might have to narrow it down as to which piece you want to know about, but I reckon ChaB probably has it covered! I have the entire collection of AOTS but I doubt they will make any more. Profile Morskie has some excellent plans of a lot of WW2 ships.
  23. RGL
    Nukla’s, chaff dispensers, ESm, stairs, chain guns, launchers, refueling ports etc. so much small detail.
  24. RGL
    Mast stepped, CIWS and a few other things added. I’ll get to the rest of the stuff I’ve painted up tomorrow. That will just leave the ship’s boats, helicopters, railings and rigging. I can then finally start some weathering.
  25. RGL
    Satcom domes and SPY panels added, bling tower painted

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