Vosper MTB by John AA - Airfix - 1/72 - PLASTIC

[John AA]

Should be working on my Terror and finishing several other modelling and railway projects, but started this old kit, one I really wanted as a kid because my mate had it. These are work in progress pics, some rough paintwork needs sorting out but build mostly complete now. One torpedo tube off ship at the mo, all of them need some fettling around seams and will probably add some brass wire handles. Mast was rebuilt from wood and brass wire, used the original plastic aerials, might rebuild if I ever get the skills with solder, a little bit more rigging to add and an ensign, also have a spare Jolly Roger. Deck rope is black, it's what I had in the box, trying not to splash out too much on extras, then will add more weathering and staining to paintwork. Oerlikon is nearly ready, scratching new shielding and will add some splinter protection from some thick card. Might diorama this, have an idea for a harbour wall scene. Liked the Gunthwaite gentlemen and ship's cat, so added them.

Helped by book references, Osprey and Squadron Signal - Warships in Action, Hichen's excellent Gunboat Command, Reeman's Prayer for the Ship along with some good build logs on other sites.

Edited January 13 by ccoyle
corrected log title

[John AA]

Thanks All, thanks for sorting title and to likes. Few more pics in focus; smoke generator, bin, for'd deck, awaiting anchor, rub down and airbrush matt varnish;

Edited January 13 by John AA

[John AA]

A little bit of work achieved, bit cold in workroom and busy elsewhere. Everything bar Oerlikon and shield and some rigging/mooring lines now on the boat, some weathering washes need work and black hull paint demarcation lines need fettling. Not happy with aerial array on mast, tried to use the original part with wire attached on top of moulding, will rebuild.Have seen this and the rescue boat are being re-issued by Airfix and available for repurchase, hope plastic is better quality than the old softish 80s stuff I've been working on with. However, nice to know it was an original kit and was a bit less to buy than reissue.

 

[Old Collingwood]

I remember building one of these as  a kid.

 

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