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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Navy - Military - Battleships: => Topic started by: jonny shoreboy on June 22, 2009, 07:56:07 pm

Title: HMS Tantaside (1/96) by Deans Marine. A few Questions.
Post by: jonny shoreboy on June 22, 2009, 07:56:07 pm

Hi everyone.

I was wondering if anyone here has built this kit or knows someone who has. The reason I am asking is because I would like to know how differcult it will be for me to build. I have nearly finished my corvette and wasn't sure if this model would be a step to far for me. I know it is a lot different to just gluing a plastic kit together but I do fancy a challenge. I have no idea how complex or differcult one of the Deans kits are and don't want to bite off more then i can chew.

The reason I am asking is because my Grandfather served on HMS Haydon (L75) another Hunt III Escort Destroyer during WWII and I have always wanted to build a scale model of this ship. I started with the Revell Corvette as this seemed like a good first project and good introduction to model boats but the HMS Tantaside is the kit I ultimately want to build.

Jonny.

Title: Re: HMS Tantaside (1/96) by Deans Marine. A few Questions.
Post by: Dean's Marine on June 26, 2009, 10:13:06 am

Dear Sir
 Have a trip to the showroom at the factory, look in the kit box,
anything you are not sure of, ask for some advice in the workshops,
 have a look at the model in the showroom,
chat to one of the researchers about a conversion
 then you can make your decision based on  what you see and your own skills
Regards
 Deans Marine team

Title: Re: HMS Tantaside (1/96) by Deans Marine. A few Questions.
Post by: jonny shoreboy on July 03, 2009, 11:22:39 pm

Thank you for your reply! I am hoping to make it to one of your open days and will take your advice.

Jonny.