Topic: HMS Bristol 1/72 (Read 16352 times)

ballastanksian · « **Reply #25 on:** June 17, 2015, 09:22:24 am »

I go away for a weekend and I get back to this hive of industry on Mayhem!

You are progressing well Rob. She already looks like the prototype vessel.

Rob47 · « **Reply #26 on:** June 17, 2015, 04:40:50 pm »

Nige 2.5mmx 0.94, just about right does the job and looks good, got to avoid what I have seen on the other Bristols around a coat of varnish, going to coat it with finishing oil, which will ensure it stays the clour of unstained wood but will give it water protection.
Bob

type82 · « **Reply #27 on:** June 20, 2015, 04:59:38 pm »

Very nice I'm a big HMS Bristol fan having worked on her and I own a model of her in 96th scale

Rob47 · « **Reply #28 on:** June 20, 2015, 07:22:44 pm »

Thanks T82

Rob47 · « **Reply #29 on:** July 10, 2015, 07:12:11 pm »

Not to much done as packing for house move end of month, started on the main mast which I think is the hardest part of the build

type82 · « **Reply #30 on:** July 10, 2015, 07:23:22 pm »

very nice

ballastanksian · « **Reply #31 on:** July 10, 2015, 08:44:37 pm »

It looked like a voodoo doll for ship models you have hated over the years at first Rob! The mast has a lovely shape, especially the top part.

jtbyte · « **Reply #32 on:** September 21, 2015, 01:29:48 pm »

Is Bristol still in Portsmouth? If she is it's well worth a visit. I spent a day on her a while back and took a mass of photos of every inch of her. Great crew, great ship, and a really good day out.

Rob47 · « **Reply #33 on:** September 21, 2015, 01:36:24 pm »

Yep still there, make good use of her, there Tuesday to watch last UK T42 (Ex HMS Gloucester) start her final voyage at 1100hrs

ballastanksian · « **Reply #34 on:** September 21, 2015, 09:14:51 pm »

That is sad news. They had a good long life and saw some good service.

jtbyte · « **Reply #35 on:** September 22, 2015, 01:17:12 pm »

Have to agree with that. However they are still great subjects for a model or set of drawings and probably will be for some time yet.

Rob47 · « **Reply #36 on:** October 06, 2015, 04:41:54 pm »

A few of recent work on Bristol, showing her in her new home, 4.5 turret in place-barrel and started on the many air intakes/outlets found on this ship.
Nice to have a slid place to work with lighting and power.

ballastanksian · « **Reply #37 on:** October 06, 2015, 06:39:24 pm »

It is good to see your progress Rob. There are some interesting shapes to build.

Rob47 · « **Reply #38 on:** October 06, 2015, 10:23:08 pm »

Quote from: ballastanksian on October 06, 2015, 06:39:24 pm

It is good to see your progress Rob. There are some interesting shapes to build.

To right so many grills for intakes and outlet for both sets of turbines

ballastanksian · « **Reply #39 on:** October 07, 2015, 10:02:26 pm »

Grilles are best when covered in mesh hiding the louvres! Mind you, Evergreen do several sheets of different sized louvres if that ever helps.

Rob47 · « **Reply #40 on:** October 08, 2015, 06:22:38 pm »

Quote from: ballastanksian on October 07, 2015, 10:02:26 pm

Grilles are best when covered in mesh hiding the louvres! Mind you, Evergreen do several sheets of different sized louvres if that ever helps.

Never knew that, just had a look but cant seem to see them on their list, is it the V section or is a proper set of louvres?

ballastanksian · « **Reply #41 on:** October 09, 2015, 08:44:18 am »

Hi Rob, No it is more a V section representing louvres or clappoard than proper louvres. I suppose it depends on how large the mouvres are on the model.

BailingBen · « **Reply #42 on:** January 02, 2016, 02:14:40 am »

has anything else been done to the model ?

I've spent a lot of time on HMS BRISTOL whilst she's been a training ship and am interested in how the model turns out.

kk

Rob47 · « **Reply #43 on:** January 02, 2016, 10:53:15 am »

Hi KK, yes have been doing bits but weather in the shipyard is a bit on the chilly side at moment :), have started the work to make the rear funnel castings, working on the wooden gratings on the bridge, inlet/outlet louvres for GT and pipework, will post some up to dat images soon.

I spend a lot on board as well, and all being well the model is going to be on show at a Communications reunion in Gloucester this year, helppppppphttp

ballastanksian · « **Reply #44 on:** January 02, 2016, 06:45:02 pm »

We have faith in you Rob.

Looking forward to the pictures

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