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  1. RGL
    Now on the base. I’m going to add the rigging points and metal platforms next then I can start rusting her up. I did a grey overspray on the lower hull to represent a build up of grunge.
  2. RGL
    Grunging time. Add thick streaks and then thin them.
  3. RGL
    The propellers, the instructions state to add some shafts then onto flat PE Propellors that would be free floating. using a brass bollard and offcut pe I’ve made some support struts . I added a brass spinner from a 1/350 aircraft propeller to the end of the PE props to make them look more authentic. ive made a start on the PE structures whilst I was awaiting the pain to dry.
  4. RGL
    Chris Meddings, the maker of the kit sent me his line drawings. Lots of extra details to add now in particular to the focsle. Lots of little holes to drill and add rigging points for the anchor chain, add a anchor Davit on each side and a fairlead.
  5. RGL
    So the kit comes with a little stencil for the ship name (TR for Trident). the boot stripe is about 2mm so it’s taken a bit of work to get it right. Now for some weathering. I put in hull plates but they’re hard to see.
  6. RGL
    So primer coat, boot strap added then the rudder (PE) and shafts. Lower hull will be green
  7. RGL
    That’s what a Jamie from Sovereign Hobbies says too. Unfortunately it’s the same for KGV which I refuse to repaint
  8. RGL
    I think it’s going to be about the same size as Vendetta. I’m wondering about doing some Tin canning on her was well.
  9. RGL
    I do have a rather large French Battleship in the digital graveyard
  10. RGL
    I want to do her in white livery which is a nice break from grey. These shots courtesy of a French website
  11. RGL
    These were such cool looking ships class of destroyer built for the French Navy between 1905 and 1908. It was built on French shipyards: Rochefort 9, Le Havre 1 and Toulon 3, for a total of 13 units. The thirteen ships were used during the First World War. They bear the names of historical infantry weapons: Quiver, Claymore, Hatchet, Cutlass, Foil, Ax, Mace, Mortar, Howitzer, Pierrier, Stylus, Trident, Blunderbuss. Thus the list in French; Carquois Claymore Cognée Coutelas Fleuret Hache Massue Mortier Obusier Pierrer Stylet Trident Tromblon
  12. RGL
    I saw this online and just had to get it, a beautiful little kit that has the best packaging I’ve ever seen.
  13. RGL
    I’m going to have to pause this build log for a while as the Micromaster remaining pieces are not yet ready. I’m going to have a little interlude mind you. I now have a bit of. Stash, 2 Vendettas and a Langley AV-3 if anyone is keen for a joint build but this is next
  14. RGL
    That’s deep OC
  15. RGL
    The workshop
  16. RGL
    Railings added, nearly finished just awaiting the quad and single Pom Poms IMG_6354.MOV
  17. RGL
    I’d love to do one of these in 1/350 but the kit is insanely dear and nearly extinct. Should be good!
  18. RGL
    focsle done, props popped on
  19. RGL
    The ready use shells came up OK
  20. RGL
    Yes, just various diameter denier lines
  21. RGL
    Well they were little rubber bands!
  22. RGL
    The ships boats and davits added
  23. RGL
    Every RN Destroyer has ready use shells alongside the deck guns held in little racks. You can also see the little hatches on the deck which I’ll add later as they are were the removable chimney stacks go. not perfect and bloody fiddly, I utalise some ringols (I have a lot spare) and plastic stop and Rod (files to a point).
  24. RGL
    One of the really nice things about Simon’s upgrade is the details for the forcastle deck, replacing the bollards, winch, chain pipes and a piece for the bow ropes. The chain is 3D printed YX models for 1/700 ships.
  25. RGL
    I’ve spent a lot of $ there

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