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  1. RGL
    So the PE is from everywhere, plus spares, and I’m using the Micromaster.co.nz 3D upgrades. (I’m still awaiting the last three guns for Strasbourg which will be a couple of days to paint up so I can park her). the only thing not readily available are splinter mattresses which I’ll scratch build I think. luckily Joy Yard realises that by the 1940’s the Wooden focsle was replayed by meta and provide that with the deck set.
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    Next build, a series of British ships I think, is the HMS Kent from 1942, one of the 4 such ships of this period (the modern Frigate HMS Kent will be next). There is a dedicated PE set for some of the other County class ships but not Kent so some jury rigging will be needed plus extras etc my plan is to weather her heavily as she was doing the Murmansk escorts at this time. Jamie from Sovereign Hobbies has pretty much the most accurate paint scheme which I will use.
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    Now a size comparison, KGV, Dreadnought, Yamato and Strasbourg. Pulling her out of the cupboard I forget how big Yamato was.
  4. RGL
    Ok I’m nearly done, I’m awaiting the replacements for the 3 rear guns. IMG_3991.MOV IMG_3990.MOV IMG_3995.MOV
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    I think he will. I’ve gotten some more stuff for my next build but I’m still awaiting the three rear quad turrets from NZ which has taken a month so far but I expect the mail is just a mess with the Covid’s. I think you’ll find the turret is probably just more intricate than a US one. Not better but just more to it.
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    Insert popcorn .gif here!
  8. RGL
    Mainly just Tamiya and Mr Hobby acrylics with AK filters and washes
  9. RGL
    Yes, I’ve noticed the stripes in the blast bags, there is no way I could replicate them without it looking like crap. The lines on the aircraft would be a bit beyond my skill set too!
  10. RGL
    I believe it was required after they surrendered
  11. RGL
    Oh, forgot to add the training guns
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    Bit of paint including the armistice flags, the kit has decals but I think painting them Is always going to look more realistic
  14. RGL
    The quad 130mm guns, as I’m awaiting the 3D printed guns from NZ I did up the kit provided guns, the one in the left is the little bit of PE provided with the kit, then the upgrades from Big Blue Boy.
  15. RGL
    Railings, signal lanyards the ship’s Loire 130s
  16. RGL
    Best ever!
  17. RGL
    No real updates, I’ve started rigging but found these photos Senior officers mess Chief’s Mess an officers cabin
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    You do know he was a drunk?
  19. RGL
    Dude seriously! I can fit lots into the cabinet yet. Child one is only in year 2 of university, Child 2 has been accepted as an officer cadet and child 3 wants to be a tradesman, so he can made me more cabinets. I only have one ship in a box ready to go.
  20. RGL
    No I don’t store them up!!!! Rodney is apparently coming out in 1/350 (yes I want it) and Ark Royal is a must. I just want a rusty damaged old girl with a full flight deck. Then there are a Dido class destroyers coming......
  21. RGL
    Ships AA guns and paravanes
  22. RGL
    Shipman, simple kitchen tin foil folded over about 3 times and cut to size. Idiot simple!
  23. RGL
    Kent should be next, I can weather it a lot! Maybe even a modern one! What I’m really await is a re run of Ark Royal for my third aircraft carrier
  24. RGL
    If you go to Micromaster and look at their 3D printed ships boats they are amazing. I’m crap at them, the PE is great but I’d still like to cover them in canvas.
  25. RGL
    I love watching this build. Trumpeter is allegedly bring out Dido class destroyers and a Nelson ( both of which I just have to build.). These ships had such a heavy workload in WW2 I can weather the hell out of them.

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