kpnuts Posted December 14, 2014 Share #1 Posted December 14, 2014 Hi all well now I've finished Warspite I am putting some serious thought into the corvette. I know the purists will hate this but there are hundreds of corvette model builds out there, and, if you've got to know me at all you will know I don't do usual, so, I was thinking what I could do different, I could turn it into a luxury cruiser, but I want to keep the guns and stuff, so I thought maybe turn it into some sort of futuristic fighting ship, but no I actually like the look of it as it is, and that would change it a lot, so what I thought was. War gaming is quite popular what if you could play captain of your very own corvette. Obviously she would have to have up to date radar and stuff, for legal reasons I assume. So guys what would I have to alter legally (visibly I mean)if she was to exist now and be leased out to War game parties. tarbrush, yvesvidal, Ray and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwboland Posted December 14, 2014 Share #2 Posted December 14, 2014 Not sure about what you would have to update, but it sounds like a good idea. I have built a Revell HMCS Snowberry in the past, but it didn't turn out the way I had hoped. They are really nice looking models when completed. Best of luck with your build. Quote Carl Completed builds: AL Bluenose II 1:75 Gallery Amati Hannah SIB 1:300 Gallery Current Build: Bluenose II - SIB - unknown scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarbrush Posted December 15, 2014 Share #3 Posted December 15, 2014 Sounds like an interesting idea. I am pulling up a chair to watch. Quote John future build: to finish Mary Rose http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/8507-mary-rose-by-tarbrush-scale-172-1545/?hl=%2Bmary+%2Brose completed builds: Constructo Steam Launch Louise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted December 28, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted December 28, 2014 Hi all made a start on my Flower class corvette yvesvidal, Brian the extraordinaire, tarbrush and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doghomer Posted December 28, 2014 Share #5 Posted December 28, 2014 Build it straight they are beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarbrush Posted December 28, 2014 Share #6 Posted December 28, 2014 Glad to see you have started! I am really looking forward to this build. Quote John future build: to finish Mary Rose http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/8507-mary-rose-by-tarbrush-scale-172-1545/?hl=%2Bmary+%2Brose completed builds: Constructo Steam Launch Louise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted December 30, 2014 Author Share #7 Posted December 30, 2014 Hi all hull halves together as you can see will need a fair amount of sealant to waterproof it, even though I used a vise the gaps are still quite large. just waiting for the brass rod and tube for the prop shaft to come then I will seal it all. mtaylor, channell, foxy and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwboland Posted December 30, 2014 Share #8 Posted December 30, 2014 (edited) KP, Have you tried using the Testors brand (EDIT: or similar) plastic putty filler or are you planning on floating this? I've had some success using the filler for small holes and gaps in seams, but have not tried using it on a working/RC model. Edited December 30, 2014 by cwboland Quote Carl Completed builds: AL Bluenose II 1:75 Gallery Amati Hannah SIB 1:300 Gallery Current Build: Bluenose II - SIB - unknown scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted December 31, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted December 31, 2014 Hi I am going to rc it so lots of sealer needed. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share #10 Posted January 2, 2015 Hi all prop shaft installed mtaylor, tarbrush, Ray and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share #11 Posted January 4, 2015 Hi all got the radio gear in the Corvette today. mtaylor, foxy, Ray and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted January 8, 2015 Author Share #12 Posted January 8, 2015 Hi all is it me or are the plates on the side of this ship massively out of scale there is on average 1.5 mill hight difference between them that means a 1/72 they are between 3 and 4 inches in thickness difference that's like the thickness of a house brick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvesvidal Posted January 9, 2015 Share #13 Posted January 9, 2015 Hi all is it me or are the plates on the side of this ship massively out of scale there is on average 1.5 mill hight difference between them that means a 1/72 they are between 3 and 4 inches in thickness difference that's like the thickness of a house brick. Yes, I did this kit long time ago, when it was issued by Matchbox and noticed the same. The plates are grossly exaggerated and would need to be sanded down for a more realistic and prototypical look. Yves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted January 9, 2015 Share #14 Posted January 9, 2015 Yep KP the sides need sanding lol. Just wondering what this is going to turn out like, nice wacky idea the last one. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tim I. Posted January 9, 2015 Share #15 Posted January 9, 2015 Turn it into a Whaler. Post WWII a lot of these ships were purchased by the Japanese to be whalers. - Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share #16 Posted January 13, 2015 Hi all done a bit to the corvette. the strengthening tie bars are a joke they bend all over the place had to add some plasticard to them to stiffen them also number 9 rib is about 1.5 mill too long when in place and you add the top deck it creates a gap all down the side so had to had a bit off that, fits ok now. mtaylor, Kevin, yvesvidal and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvesvidal Posted January 13, 2015 Share #17 Posted January 13, 2015 Hi all done a bit to the corvette. the strengthening tie bars are a joke they bend all over the place had to add some plasticard to them to stiffen them also number 9 rib is about 1.5 mill too long when in place and you add the top deck it creates a gap all down the side so had to had a bit off that, fits ok now. Yes, some parts do not fit perfectly. Keep in mind that this kit is very old: it was made by Matchbox almost forty years ago. I remember building mine when I was 18 years old......that was like 37 years ago.... It is still a great kit and once finished, you will be proud of it. Yves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reklein Posted January 13, 2015 Share #18 Posted January 13, 2015 If you keep the armament and want to cruise with it ,you could specialize in off shore east african coastal cruises,with ports of call in Etheopia and Somalia. Bill mtaylor 1 Quote Bill, in Idaho Completed Mamoli Halifax and Billings Viking ship in 2015 Next Model Shipways Syren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share #19 Posted January 18, 2015 well did some filling and glued some deck parts on corvette and added the wooden decking to the rear. mtaylor, Ray, tarbrush and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share #20 Posted January 23, 2015 Hi all since my bosses husband is buying the Bentley and my boss has commissioned me to build 2 1/48 Tamiya spits and a 1/48 Tamiya Lancaster (her father was an electrical engineer on the lancaster and actually worked on the Concord too)the corvette is going to have to go on the back burner for a while but here is where I am now on her. GuntherMT, Kevin, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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