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Posted

The four photos show her in 41 in drydock after her ramming of a destroyer and a still from a video after he returned from the USA (paintwork falling off) The cable is at the front and rear. .

 

 

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The this photo from her during the invasion of Sicily in 1943 shows the rear of the cable present, notice the nameplate is framed by it.  There does not appear to be cable at the bow.

 

 

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You can see the 1945 shot of her stern with no cable and some portholes closed over. 2.jpg.ea24280c89c664d00057c275736c4f03.jpg

Greg

 

 

 

 

Posted

Now from someones personal blog, private images of a destroyer oiling from KGV in 1943 (colour pattern is correct, and the cable till appears to be running along top of the armor belt. 

 

Damn decisions decisions

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Greg

 

 

 

 

Posted
4 hours ago, lmagna said:

That's what I was afraid of! :(:default_wallbash:The reason I asked was because I still have the Titanic looking at me to do for the wife. I have always done drilling and sawing on plastic by hand as well for the same reason.

 

Thanks

Maybe start on the Titanic, instead of writing about it ... now you've seen how it works by following RGL's builds. Did you see his logs on the Japanese armada?

 

4 hours ago, RGL said:

Just sit in front of the TV with a pin vise and drill away, it’s mindless work but has to be done 

Nice relaxing passtime after a hard days work ... something to look forward too

 

4 hours ago, lmagna said:

Probably just right for me then.

Nah, you would get bored real soon ...

 

3 hours ago, popeye the sailor said:

off and running I see......... ;)   I used my battery operated drill for the Vendetta.......does well at a slow speed.   now,  if I was to do anything major for a modification,  I wouldn't use a scroll saw...already seen where that gets you {now THAT'S a mess}.   have you a method thought up to cover over the potholes aft?   I would think really thin brass.......use a paper punch or something to make the circles....would do well.  better yet though....I've seen items in the local craft store,  like confetti,  or look in the clothes enhancement dept......I've seen stuff there too that can do well in covering them up.

Greg beat me to it, but he has, as I do, a lot of those portlets from Yamato, your paper punch idea is nice, but maybe only for over sized portholes, brass rod would make it very expensive

 

You have set yourself quite some prepping, mate .. drill out portholes, making the deck flush ... I'll stick to rigging for the time being ...

Carl

"Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson
Search and you might find a log ...

 

Posted
8 minutes ago, cog said:

Maybe start on the Titanic, instead of writing about it

Not yet. Providence first!

Lou

 

Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence

Currant builds:

Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold)

Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral)

1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin)

Currant research/scratchbuild:

Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes

Non ship build log:

1/35th UH-1H Huey

 

Posted
2 minutes ago, RGL said:

Hurry up as you can get the Seydlitz 

I wouldn't stand a chance at keeping up with your quality and no one can match your speed!

 

Besides, (I'll tell you a secret if you keep it to yourself) I went ahead and bought the Indianapolis and have located the brass and fighting tops I will need to build it as the Houston! Hiding it from the Admiral because she REALLY wants the Titanic as a night light! 

Lou

 

Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence

Currant builds:

Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold)

Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral)

1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin)

Currant research/scratchbuild:

Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes

Non ship build log:

1/35th UH-1H Huey

 

Posted

that's Dirk........putting holes in a star destroyer,  before the rebels do  :) 

 

well take solace Greg that your building her at a time where she still has them......you won't need to do all that ;)    will you need to do the square ones?   glad you found out about the D cable :) 

I yam wot I yam!

finished builds:
Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue
Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions
M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller
Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build

Billing T78 Norden

 

in dry dock:
Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20
Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required
Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400
Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch

Posted

what can I say.....I route for the good guys ;) 

I yam wot I yam!

finished builds:
Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue
Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions
M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller
Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build

Billing T78 Norden

 

in dry dock:
Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20
Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required
Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400
Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch

Posted
2 hours ago, Raven101 said:

Count me in on this build - just started on Tamiya’s Prince Of Wales with the Pontos detail up set. 

Build log?

Carl

"Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson
Search and you might find a log ...

 

Posted

Ok, I’ve made a start on the hull, only 120 or so portholes drilled out, all the deck details cut off and sanded and the 3 purge ended deck stuck on, including some plastic card to fill the hole amidships. 

 

This Ringol set from alliance Modelworks will be used above the portholes, and you can also see the amount of detail that needs to be scribed into the smooth hull. 

 

The plan is to do the layers of primer first so I can build up some thickness then place the ringols and the rear part of the ships degaussing cable. 

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Greg

 

 

 

 

Posted

I think this would classify as a form of torture.......   the diagram shows the square portholes too.......are those going to be added as well?

I yam wot I yam!

finished builds:
Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue
Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions
M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller
Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build

Billing T78 Norden

 

in dry dock:
Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20
Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required
Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400
Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch

Posted

Hey Greg, any chance of slowing down - I am getting dizzy trying to keep up with your builds ;)

 

This looks like a great project and you are certainly off to a really good start.  Your research in your quest for accuracy will result in a great model of her.

 

No room in the rafters so i'll take a pew in the foyer (better access to the popcorn out there :))

 

cheers

 

Pat

If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!
Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch)

Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350)

Built:          Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64)

Posted

I'm in as well and plunked myself down next to Pat and the popcorn.  Any coffee around?

 

Cheers,

Piet, The Flying Dutchman.

 

"Your greatest asset is not the quantity of your friends , rather the quality of your friends."  (old Chinese proverb)

 

Current Builds: Hr. Ms. Java 1925-1942

                       VOC Ship Surabaya

 

Planned Builds: Young America Diorama - scale 1:3000

 

Future Builds: KPM ship "MS Musi."  Zuiderzee Botter - scale 1:25. VOC Jacht in a 6" lamp,  Buginese fishing Prauw.  Hr. Ms. Java - Royal Navy Netherlands Cruiser.

 

Completed Builds:   Hr. Ms. O16 Submarine

                             Hr. Ms. O19 - Submarine Royal Navy Netherlands

                             Ship Yard Diorama with Topsail schooner -

                             Friendship Sloop Gwenfra

                           Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack    

                             Golden Hind - Cutte Sark (both not in this forum)

Posted
1 hour ago, BANYAN said:

Hey Greg, any chance of slowing down - I am getting dizzy trying to keep up with your builds ;)

 

This looks like a great project and you are certainly off to a really good start.  Your research in your quest for accuracy will result in a great model of her.

 

No room in the rafters so i'll take a pew in the foyer (better access to the popcorn out there :))

 

cheers

 

Pat

Apparently  throwing popcorn or other snacks at him slows him  down, as he cant duck and build at same time.

 

OC.

Current builds  


28mm  Battle of Waterloo   attack on La Haye Saint   Diorama.

1/700  HMS Hood   Flyhawk   with  PE, Resin  and Wood Decking.

 

 

 

Completed works.

 

Dragon 1/700 HMS Edinburgh type 42 batch 3 Destroyer plastic.

HMS Warspite Academy 1/350 plastic kit and wem parts.

HMS Trafalgar Airfix 1/350 submarine  plastic.

Black Pearl  1/72  Revell   with  pirate crew.

Revell  1/48  Mosquito  B IV

Eduard  1/48  Spitfire IX

ICM    1/48   Seafire Mk.III   Special Conversion

1/48  Kinetic  Sea Harrier  FRS1

Posted

looks good Greg :) 

I yam wot I yam!

finished builds:
Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue
Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions
M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller
Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build

Billing T78 Norden

 

in dry dock:
Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20
Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required
Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400
Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch

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