Kang Ding Frigate by mikegr - Bronco - 1/700 - PLASTIC

[mikegr]

Another built of an unpopular model.

Kang Ding Frigate of the ROCS Navy. A Taiwanese version of the French  La Fayette Frigate.

First impression opening the kit is like "I ve been cheated a bit", lol

 

The plastic also looked very cheap and elastic

Fortunately I obtained a PE kit from Flyhawk, let's see how I can make this kit looks nice

 

 

[king derelict]

An interesting project Mike 

alan

[mikegr]

Apart from the sprue containing the hull parts there's only another one. So Iooking for the parts is not time consuming

I used surgical movements in order not to lose any tiny PE part. Also the minimum amount of glue used, to avoid mess.

My tip: If excess PVA or CA glue used I burn the part with a lighter to remove it instead of scratching it especially if its a tiny one. 

 

[mikegr]

I assembled the main radar. There were multiple parts. It was as fragile as a mosquito.

Canon barrel was upgrade, using needles of various diameter and coper wire. 

I printed a new SSM box with more detailed base, an anchor and tiny barrel rafts

[mikegr]

The model is finished apart the helicopter. The decals on the heli area where not positioned correctly because the instructions where not accurate. Another disadvantage of the kit. I could go for adding extra details but I feel the need to move on. Overall a medium quality kit. Best part was the included  PE.  It covers 80% of the extra details provided by Flyhawk set.

 

[mikegr]

I quited the 3d base and I a made a new one from Styrofoam. The plan of making a wooden base was aborted because this project needs to be finished so I focus on another. A small fall cause some mast and railing damage, they will be repaired tomorrow. The project is done.

 

 

 

[Landlubber Mike]

Nice job on what looks like a tough kit!  

[GrandpaPhil]

Very nicely done!

[mikegr]

On 6/12/2025 at 9:49 PM, Landlubber Mike said:

Nice job on what looks like a tough kit!  

 

2 hours ago, GrandpaPhil said:

Very nicely done!

Thanks, your comments are appreciated