Splash goes from Belfast to Southampton

[JohnRatzenberger]

Doing my usual trick of carrying out my research after starting the build, has highlighted my first error, I assumed the Belfast and Southampton had similar bridge structures, were as checking a photo I found today, showed the Southampton has a flat fronted bridge as opposed to the Belfast's curved bridge.

To correct the error I have cut off the front of the bridge and re-built it using flat card.

An alternative is to rewrite/photoshop history

[splash]

Doing my usual trick of carrying out my research after starting the build, has highlighted my first error, I assumed the Belfast and Southampton had similar bridge structures, were as checking a photo I found today, showed the Southampton has a flat fronted bridge as opposed to the Belfast's curved bridge.

To correct the error I have cut off the front of the bridge and re-built it using flat card.

An alternative is to rewrite/photoshop history

I wish I had thought of that before the plastic surgery

[splash]

I ordered "Town Class Cruisers" by Neil Mc Cart ISBN 978-1-904-45952-1 and it arrived in the post today, if anyone is looking to build any of the Town Class this book is a good source of research, I wish I had seen it before I started the build.



When I squared off the bridge I thought I might have made an error as all the photos of other ships in the class had slightly curved fronts to the bridge, this book has confirmed that I was in fact correct (that's a change for me) it would appear she was the first of the class and others that followed were all different.

Progress midship I have added the catapult rails, rear funnel, two cranes and the four midship twin guns.

[Martin R]

Wow! That's come on quite dramatically.

Regards

Martin

[general rocket]

Wow! That's come on quite dramatically.

Regards

Martin

Indeed. Strange how you add a couple of components, and suddenly its taking shape.

[PaulBradley]

Very neat!

[splash]

It's official I have gone mad and started modifying the excellent titchy little Walrus.

Out of the box Airfix have done an excellent job of supplying the basic little a/c that is made up of six parts, I just felt that by adding the wing struts from copper wire would improve overall look of the little plain.

I have seen some images of the a/c being moved around with its u/c down whilst being moved on the track system (it would have had to be down to fold the wings) so I might add the wheels in the down position.

[Old_Tonto]

Some stunning work going on here Splash

[splash]

Cheers OT

Any idea how to do canopy frames and rigging in 1:600 scale?

[gnomemeansgnome]

This build gets better and better, and generally this Group Build has been very enjoyable to watch. Thanks for sharing this. The Southy is going to look amazing.

[SJPONeill]

Any idea how to do canopy frames and rigging in 1:600 scale?

Just leave it as is and just tell people it's rigged...bet you still get loads of compliments...

[chrism]

I fear we may have to apply and get you certified (assuming your not already) if you keep this up

[chrism]

I meant for the above to appear in the Telford build but mis posted above. If a kindly mod comes along you might be kind enough to use your magic wand

[splash]

I fear we may have to apply and get you certified (assuming your not already) if you keep this up

I think you are right

[Gregers]

This is going to be a beauty when done. Very impressive. As for rigging the walrus, trained spider perhaps?.

All the best.

Greg