iMustBeCrazy Posted August 17, 2022 #61 Posted August 17, 2022 6 hours ago, Bedford said: I'm not sure when this took place but you might like to look into it. Looks like sometime in 42 with the Roo added in the 50's. 2 hours ago, Jim Lad said: its small cargo space could just fit in six cases of beer! I suspect that was six cases for each of the five crew. I think I remember one picking up six downed aircrew once. 25 minutes ago, Louie da fly said: The Walrus they have is yellow This site has some shots: https://www.grubbyfingersshop.com/walkaround_galleries/Supermarine_Walrus_HD-874_RAAF Museum_walkaround/content/index.html thibaultron and mtaylor 2 Quote Craig. I do know, that I don't know, a whole lot more, than I do know. Current Build: 1:16 Bounty Launch Scratch build. 1:16 Kitty -18 Foot Racing Sloop 1:50 Le Renard HM Cutter Lapwing 1816 Lapwing Drawings Completed....: 1:16 16' Cutter Scratch build. Discussion....: Bounty Boats Facts
AKRYPTO Posted October 22, 2022 Author #62 Posted October 22, 2022 Slowly getting there. Sorry about the slow process. Health and procrastinating being the main culprit. Valeriy V, Tony Hunt, GrandpaPhil and 6 others 9 Quote
Bedford Posted October 22, 2022 #63 Posted October 22, 2022 Looking forward to more progress on this one thibaultron, mtaylor, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Ships built :- Schooner for Port Jackson Thermoplylae Bluenose II Full size Tammie Norrie dinghy 1:8 scale Miss Caroline, model of the full size boat I built Under construction :- Royal Caroline, this one is special as it is in memory of my 13 year old daughter, Caroline who passed away in 2005 Miane three masted schooner R/C, scratch build (on hold) Charles W Morgan (on hold) Scratch designed and built R/C Mahogany and Walnut speedboat (on hold) In the que :- S.T. Waratah, maybe!
BANYAN Posted October 22, 2022 #64 Posted October 22, 2022 No worries about the times between updates; they are most welcome. She's coming along very nicely - looks great. cheers Pat AKRYPTO, mtaylor, thibaultron and 1 other 4 Quote 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)
Louie da fly Posted October 23, 2022 #65 Posted October 23, 2022 Here's the history of the roundel change due to friendly fire: https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/490321-272020-raafcommonwealth-roundel-on-us-aircraft/ AKRYPTO, Canute, thibaultron and 1 other 3 1 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler La Lomellina - Theoretical Reconstruction of a Genoese carrack sunk in 1516 FINISHED Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht
AKRYPTO Posted October 23, 2022 Author #66 Posted October 23, 2022 3 hours ago, BANYAN said: No worries about the times between updates; they are most welcome. She's coming along very nicely - looks great. cheers Pat Thanks Pat for the support and encouragement, I had to redo some of the Scuttles as I was not happy with how they settled on the Hull. It all takes time to get the right result. Regards Andy Canute, mtaylor, thibaultron and 1 other 4 Quote
AKRYPTO Posted October 23, 2022 Author #67 Posted October 23, 2022 23 hours ago, AKRYPTO said: Slowly getting there. Sorry about the slow process. Health and procrastinating being the main culprit. I have since put things right, and swapped A B Turret around as the twin Oerlikon Tub should have been on B Mount just beneath the Bridge "Master at arms " take that man below decks and clap him in irons mtaylor, KeithAug, BANYAN and 2 others 5 Quote
AKRYPTO Posted November 5, 2022 Author #68 Posted November 5, 2022 Looking for any reference to the Mid-ships Cranes around the time late 42. I have some pictures of the Gantry structure but not much on the Machine/Control box This crane was used for the Aircraft recovery and ships boats. I have exhausted my search and my drawings and blueprints are good but early in service. Canute, mtaylor, shipman and 1 other 4 Quote
AKRYPTO Posted November 8, 2022 Author #69 Posted November 8, 2022 XO what's that smell ? Was that you ? The discussion was overheard by the Flag deck thibaultron, shipman, Canute and 2 others 2 3 Quote
AKRYPTO Posted November 9, 2022 Author #70 Posted November 9, 2022 Bit more work on the bridge today. Admiral Crace decided to join in the banter. Got my miniature charts printed up. Not too bad a result. Painting these figures is something else in patience 😀 GrandpaPhil, mtaylor, BANYAN and 7 others 10 Quote
AKRYPTO Posted November 13, 2022 Author #71 Posted November 13, 2022 A Bit of news about the future of this build the Aussie. So last week have had a good chat with the president of the HMAS Australia veterans association, there is the real chance of the model going on permanent display at the shrine of remembrance in Victoria. Watch this space fellow shipwrights. mtaylor, NavyShooter, Canute and 7 others 6 4 Quote
BANYAN Posted November 13, 2022 #72 Posted November 13, 2022 Great news, good to see models being displayed at such important venues. The Bridge mini-diorama looks great. cheers Pat mtaylor, Canute, Louie da fly and 2 others 4 1 Quote 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)
AKRYPTO Posted January 19, 2023 Author #73 Posted January 19, 2023 Looking for anymore reference to this crest on aft superstructure. I think 🤔 "for God king country" anyone assist with some better pictures? Thanks in advance Canute, thibaultron, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote
AKRYPTO Posted January 21, 2023 Author #74 Posted January 21, 2023 Admiralty 35ft hot rod. thibaultron, shipman, ccoyle and 8 others 11 Quote
AKRYPTO Posted February 18, 2023 Author #75 Posted February 18, 2023 The "Aussie" nearly completed just some more deck detail and touch up work. She will be on permanent display at the seaworks maritime precinct museum in Williamstown Victoria from about mid March. Thanks 🙏 to all that were providing information during The build process. This forum/medium is a wealth of knowledge and sage advice. Regards Andy GrandpaPhil, thibaultron, shipman and 9 others 11 1 Quote
Louie da fly Posted February 18, 2023 #76 Posted February 18, 2023 Beautiful work, and a historic and noble vessel. Good to hear she will be on display in a place worthy of her. Is this to be a permanent exhibition or only short-term? I'm going to have to make sure to get down there and see her. Steven AJohnson, mtaylor, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler La Lomellina - Theoretical Reconstruction of a Genoese carrack sunk in 1516 FINISHED Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht
AKRYPTO Posted February 18, 2023 Author #77 Posted February 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Louie da fly said: Beautiful work, and a historic and noble vessel. Good to hear she will be on display in a place worthy of her. Is this to be a permanent exhibition or only short-term? I'm going to have to make sure to get down there and see her. Steven Thanks for the kind words. Yes she will be living at Seaworks for the time being on permanent display with the Original Ensign above her and some other bits and pieces. The plan was to be the Navy museum at HMAS Cerberus, however there was no solid guarantee that the Museum will not close in the near future due mainly to lack of funding. Regards Andy thibaultron, BANYAN, mtaylor and 2 others 4 1 Quote
AJohnson Posted February 18, 2023 #78 Posted February 18, 2023 Great work Andy, hopefully you can post up some pictures of the “Aussie” in her home next month? mtaylor, AKRYPTO, thibaultron and 2 others 4 1 Quote Andrew Current builds:- HM Gun-brig Sparkler - Vanguard (1/64) , HMAV Bounty - Caldercraft (1/64) Completed (Kits):- Vanguard Models (1/64) :- HM Cutter Trial , Nisha - Brixham trawler Caldercraft (1/64) :- HMS Orestes(Mars), HM Cutter Sherbourne Paper Shipwright (1/250) :- TSS Earnslaw, Puffer Starlight
shipman Posted February 18, 2023 #79 Posted February 18, 2023 Not wishing to be rude, but your photo's don't do your model justice, which is a shame. Would it be possible to ask someone to take a bunch of clear photo's for you, as I for one would like to see more of your fine endeavours. mtaylor, Canute, thibaultron and 2 others 5 Quote
AKRYPTO Posted February 24, 2023 Author #80 Posted February 24, 2023 Sorry for the delay of some decent pictures, thanks shipman for saying like it is and not messing about, the Navy Phot department got in on the act and got some action going. Once again thanks to all on this wonderful forum and for the sage advice and tips. shipman, ccoyle, mtaylor and 14 others 8 2 7 Quote
shipman Posted February 24, 2023 #81 Posted February 24, 2023 Andy, hi. I'm delighted you weren't too offended by my request for some decent photo's of your 'Australia'. The 3 stack 'Counties' were some of my favourite ships from that period and finally we can see the results of your excellent work; a model to be proud of. ''Good on ya, mate''. Tony Hunt, AKRYPTO, thibaultron and 3 others 5 1 Quote
AKRYPTO Posted March 3, 2023 Author #82 Posted March 3, 2023 So met with Bill Harris of Temora Gunnery rate HMAS Australia 39-45 Yankee turret then a couple of days later met up with Bruce crowl of lakes entrance both 98 years old and sharply dressed strong and healthy telling war stories like it was yesterday, you could Smell the cordite in their stories, both very proud Veterans Canute, ccoyle, Fernando E and 9 others 9 3 Quote
Canute Posted March 5, 2023 #83 Posted March 5, 2023 Great that you can capture their stories. 👍 thibaultron, AJohnson and AKRYPTO 2 1 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild
AKRYPTO Posted March 13, 2023 Author #84 Posted March 13, 2023 HMAS AUSTRALIA II D84 is finally in her New Home port alongside a RICH maritime Naval history at "seaworks maritime precinct" . Next project same scale HMAS Yarra (Grimsby sloop) coming along nicely. Ian_Grant, ccoyle, mtaylor and 8 others 6 5 Quote
GrandpaPhil Posted May 15, 2023 #85 Posted May 15, 2023 Very nicely done! mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
Louie da fly Posted May 15, 2023 #86 Posted May 15, 2023 I'll have to make sure I get down to Williamstown to see her. She's magnificent! Steven mtaylor, Ian_Grant and Canute 3 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler La Lomellina - Theoretical Reconstruction of a Genoese carrack sunk in 1516 FINISHED Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht
Jim Lad Posted May 16, 2023 #87 Posted May 16, 2023 She looks really good in her home. Well done! John Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote
John vdK Posted September 30 #88 Posted September 30 On 2/28/2022 at 4:17 PM, AKRYPTO said: 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. My Grandfather was a Telegraphist on the HMAS AUSTRALIA (11) in around 1940 I think it was. I am trying to find a model to make, but one that comes in a kit because I’m no where talented enough to make one from scratch. Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote
KeithAug Posted October 19 #89 Posted October 19 Excellent work and heartwarming to hear that some of the crew are still around. Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Keith Current Build:- Cangarda (Steam Yacht) - Scale 1:24 Previous Builds:- Schooner Germania (Nova) - Scale 1:36 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19848-schooner-germania-nova-by-keithaug-scale-136-1908-2011/ Schooner Altair by KeithAug - Scale 1:32 - 1931 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12515-schooner-altair-by-keithaug-scale-132-1931/?p=378702 J Class Endeavour by KeithAug - Amati - Scale 1:35 - 1989 after restoration. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10752-j-class-endeavour-by-keithaug-amati-scale-135-1989-after-restoration/?p=325029 Other Topics Nautical Adventures http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13727-nautical-adventures/?p=422846
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