HMAS AUSTRALIA II by AKRYPTO - FINISHED - 1:72 - RADIO - PLASTIC - tribute build

[AKRYPTO]

I have been building models all my life since a pup.   This is something different in scale and complexity.    It is a tribute build to my Loved Pa.   Mervyn H Cripps who was a QMG in X turrent on the "Aussie" 39-45.  I am my greatest critic when it comes to models and will appreciate any constructive critics along the way. 

The Ship will be in 1:72 scale and will be a functional RC model.   

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[Louie da fly]

Looks like a really good subject for a build. I've always liked the look of HMAS Australia (II) and she has a distinguished service record. Are you going to paint her in dazzle patterns?

 

I hope you don't mind me adding this link which I believe is a good summary of her life and achievements - https://www.navy.gov.au/hmas-australia-ii

 

Steven

[KeithAug]

7 hours ago, AKRYPTO said:

The Ship will be in 1:72 scale and will be a functional RC model.

Have you made the hull from scratch? - looks very professional.

[BANYAN]

Avery nice start, the hull is crisp and nicely detailed for that scale.  Look forward to seeing more.

 

cheers

 

Pat 

[AKRYPTO]

10 hours ago, KeithAug said:

Have you made the hull from scratch? - looks very professional.

Southern Cross models laid it up from a mould for me. Tim does some fantastic Work.  

[AKRYPTO]

15 hours ago, Louie da fly said:

Looks like a really good subject for a build. I've always liked the look of HMAS Australia (II) and she has a distinguished service record. Are you going to paint her in dazzle patterns?

 

I hope you don't mind me adding this link which I believe is a good summary of her life and achievements - https://www.navy.gov.au/hmas-australia-ii

 

Steven

She will be painted in "Chicago blue" overall and period 1942 battle Coral sea task force. Yes the Naval historic society have been a great source of information.cheers

[AKRYPTO]

[GrandpaPhil]

Very cool!

[AKRYPTO]

Boot topping Sunday in the shipyard. 

[BANYAN]

Looking good; are you going to fill the portholes with simulated glass?

 

cheers

 

Pat

[AKRYPTO]

4 hours ago, BANYAN said:

Looking good; are you going to fill the portholes with simulated glass?

 

cheers

 

Pat

G'day Pat  yes that is the intention,  I completed the Brow's over the top of the Porthole (scuttle) portside today and plan on using some brass tube cut to size with clear canopy glue to infill, unless you can think of another method ? There are so many of them my eyes are just back in focus now.  

Regards 

[BANYAN]

At that size, I think your plan should work.  I used a two-part 'liquid glass' product from Craftworks (sold in Spotlight) to do mine, but I have seen modellers also use PVA as it dries clear.   I have used acrylic rod inserted into thin wall brass tubing (cut a little thick then polished down to the required thickness) for my HMCSS Victoria build (

 

cheers

 

Pat

[AKRYPTO]

On 2/22/2022 at 12:08 PM, BANYAN said:

At that size, I think your plan should work.  I used a two-part 'liquid glass' product from Craftworks (sold in Spotlight) to do mine, but I have seen modellers also use PVA as it dries clear.   I have used acrylic rod inserted into thin wall brass tubing (cut a little thick then polished down to the required thickness) for my HMCSS Victoria build (

 

cheers

 

Pat

5mm Brass sleeve back fitted with eyelet.  2x done, 👍several hundred more to do. Giving the middle finger to Parkinson's disease one scuttle at a time. Cheers

[KeithAug]

8 hours ago, AKRYPTO said:

Giving the middle finger to Parkinson's disease one scuttle at a time

 

Thats the way, kick the backside out of it.

[Jim Lad]

Just back from a break and found your log.  This looks like a very interesting project.

 

John

[AKRYPTO]

7 hours ago, Jim Lad said:

Just back from a break and found your log.  This looks like a very interesting project.

 

John

Thanks John for dropping by. Cheers

[liteflight]

On 2/17/2022 at 4:38 PM, AKRYPTO said:

Mervyn H Cripps who was a QMG in X turrent on the "Aussie" 39-45.  I am my greatest critic when it comes to models and will appreciate any constructive critics along

Hi, Akrypto

 

Does that make your father a marine, or is that not what happens in the RAN?

 

I’m enjoying your build and your style in relating it.  I shall be sitting in and consuming the Lamingtons

 

andrew

[AKRYPTO]

6 minutes ago, liteflight said:

Hi, Akrypto

 

Does that make your father a marine, or is that not what happens in the RAN?

 

I’m enjoying your build and your style in relating it.  I shall be sitting in and consuming the Lamingtons

 

andrew

Yes My Pa was a QMG my Father was A spark'a (radio operator) I was  spark'a and my brother was a Golly.  Intergenerational service. 

[AKRYPTO]

Fitted and backlit for effect.

[Jim Lad]

Looks very realistic!

 

John

[AKRYPTO]

Took a couple of goes, now In place,  Water proof and awaiting sanding and a Servo. Mix of Bog and resin some grease on the Rudder shaft to Gland it.  I am intending to make a bulkhead with ports for the push rods from Servo to control horns.

[AKRYPTO]

Portside Anchor and hawse, The Focsle just resting without stringers to ensure the Hawse fit and angle is correct. Starting to look like a warship. (Long ways to go)

[BANYAN]

Nicely done; the hull plates look very crisp and clean

 

cheers

 

Pat

[AKRYPTO]

Foc'sle staring to take shape on the "Aussie" . I am split in deciding on period correct painted decks or lay down decking.  I am starting at the pointy end working my way back. I did a rough fit up  of the other deck section and planning superstructure, wow! this is a big ship. 

 

[Louie da fly]

16 minutes ago, AKRYPTO said:

I am starting at the pointy end

 

Aah! I see you're master of nautical terminology - a man after my own heart - none of this woossy bow and stern stuff . . .

 

Steven

 

PS: Loving the model and the fact that you're 3rd generation navy.

[AKRYPTO]

Old habits die hard 🤣. Cheers mate.

[Ian_Grant]

Going to be beautiful. May I suggest you add "RADIO" to your title; that way all the RC enthusiasts will pull up chairs. 😀

 

Looked up Southern Cross Models. I see your 1/72 County class hull is 2.7 meters long !!!!!!

RC enthusiasts will definitely want to follow this!

 

Also, that deck and turret look very nice; are you 3D printing parts, or does Southern Cross models work up structure too?

Edited May 25, 2022 by Ian_Grant

[AKRYPTO]

48 minutes ago, Ian_Grant said:

Going to be beautiful. May I suggest you add "RADIO" to your title; that way all the RC enthusiasts will pull up chairs. 😀

 

Looked up Southern Cross Models. I see your 1/72 County class hull is 2.7 meters long !!!!!!

RC enthusiasts will definitely want to follow this!

 

Also, that deck and turret look very nice; are you 3D printing parts, or does Southern Cross models work up structure too?

Thankyou Ian for the kind words and advice regarding the Title.     This is my first True scratch build of this scale and I must admit the learning curve is very steep.  Its is a mix of 3d Print and scratch built using styrene sheet and other materials.  Progress has been a little slow recently but I hope to get things moving along when time and Health allows. 

Regards  Andy  

[Jim Lad]

Pointy end?  Surely the correct nautical terminology is 'sharp end'?

 

John

[thibaultron]

Pointy, sharp, depends on the overall shape. After all a bluff front could hardly be considered sharp.