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[Daemon]

Other than going to the NMM and spending hundreds of pounds I dont have, does anyone know of a good source of HMS Rodney plans suitable for a 1:96th scale rc model. Doesnt need to be super tight detail, just tand-off scale, as it will be kept out of sight when not on the pond.

[Wetwater]

Don't know of any at 96th scale, but a semi scale plan at 240th scale is available from Myhobbystore.  MM603.  35.5 inch.
 
I used this, enlarged to 48 inch, as a basis for my model built about 26 years ago.  Started off as a simple model, as per the plan,        but after building the hull I went a bit mad and added more and more detail, scaling up the main parts from a Tamiya 1/700 plastic model.
Most of the detail was worked out, and sized, from photo's of the builders model which I came across in a museum plus books, and are not claimed to be 100% accurate, especially the lower hull which is missing bilge keels, A frames etc.  The old saying, if it looks right, it is right.  Fitted with two 385 motors.
 
Never did get around to fitting all the boats and davits.  I based my model on Rodney as built, painted pale grey.  This has
taken on a  yellow tinge now. Varnish overcoat gone off.   Another one of my models which just sits on the shelf now.
 
A few photo's, (could be better), taken through perspex. Can't find any of the complete model just now.
 

 

[Daemon]

Thanks! :)
Looks like a great model!