Topic: 1/72 Scale HMS York Build (Read 50335 times)

Rob47 · « **Reply #50 on:** March 28, 2018, 03:53:26 pm »

Jon I have the correct colours by BSI mixed into aerosol cans for around £11, dark grey deck and light weatherworks, perfect match, well it would be using BSI numbers. Did HMS Bristol a treat also at 1/72

Bob

jonggd · « **Reply #51 on:** March 28, 2018, 07:20:37 pm »

Hello Dave, I tend to use 127 Satin Ghost Grey, which seam a good match, and Matt 27 for the decks.

jonggd · « **Reply #52 on:** March 28, 2018, 07:22:06 pm »

Hello Bob, thanks for the info, how would a go about getting these? Jon

jonggd · « **Reply #53 on:** March 28, 2018, 07:26:01 pm »

Today did a little work on the superstructure, created the curve at the front, but not happy with the result so may try something different. jon

ballastanksian · « **Reply #54 on:** March 28, 2018, 08:34:58 pm »

Pop a bit of primer on it and see what its like. It may come good with some sanding especially as the corner tubes are quite thick.

kevin547n · « **Reply #55 on:** March 28, 2018, 08:49:54 pm »

i think that looks just the job, well done, also there are now windows to get in the way

raflaunches · « **Reply #56 on:** March 28, 2018, 09:09:06 pm »

I think that looks nice and clean. Excellent work!

David gray · « **Reply #57 on:** March 28, 2018, 09:13:44 pm »

Looks great Jon good solution
Dave

jonggd · « **Reply #58 on:** March 29, 2018, 09:40:15 pm »

Not much of an update, managed a few hours in the workshop continued with building the superstructure. Did a dry fit of the parts, starting to look like a warship. Got few days of work so hope to continue the build. jon

kevin547n · « **Reply #59 on:** March 29, 2018, 09:54:29 pm »

every second spent on the build helps towards the final reveal

rnli12 · « **Reply #60 on:** March 30, 2018, 07:45:46 pm »

Hi,

Have you decided on the motors, I have a type 22 in 1/96th and looking for options even brushless if possible?

Rich

jonggd · « **Reply #61 on:** March 30, 2018, 09:57:14 pm »

Hello Rich,
I have a couple of MFA 800 motors running on 12v, which will give a max rpm of 4000. Jon

rnli12 · « **Reply #62 on:** March 31, 2018, 07:52:19 am »

Probably the best solution for the 1/72nd was thinking of going brushless on 1/96th. When I had the proboat Arleigh Burke the motors were fairly compact and gave a good turn of speed just need something similar for the 22.

Regards,

Rich

ballastanksian · « **Reply #63 on:** April 21, 2018, 06:48:11 pm »

You must be pleased with her so far Jon? Lovely job progressing well.

Shipmate60 · « **Reply #64 on:** April 21, 2018, 09:15:22 pm »

The Glasgow Richmond club used to run lots of 1/72 scale warships.
The favoured motor was the Deccaperm. This gave just under 4000 rpm and the whine from the gearbox sounded almost like a gas turbine.

Bob

Rob47 · « **Reply #65 on:** April 22, 2018, 10:37:56 am »

http://www.proaerosols.com/product/british-standard-colour-aerosol-spray-paint/bs-381c-light-weatherwork-grey-676-400ml-custom-filled-aerosol-spray-paint-can/

Sorry forgot to provide a link, the best thing about these paints is the fact they are the same as used by RN,

Bob

gingyer · « **Reply #66 on:** April 22, 2018, 10:39:59 am »

Quote from: Shipmate60 on April 21, 2018, 09:15:22 pm

The Glasgow Richmond club used to run lots of 1/72 scale warships.
The favoured motor was the Deccaperm. This gave just under 4000 rpm and the whine from the gearbox sounded almost like a gas turbine.

thats true and i used them on my T23 but for my T22 I used 777s on 6volts not got the in built sound system but they work well

jonggd · « **Reply #67 on:** July 18, 2018, 08:19:49 pm »

It's been a while since my last update, but the build continues. Been focusing on the hull and getting her ready for painting. This weekend I managed to apply the first coat of primer, and as expected the primer shows up all the imperfections. Out came the filler and now it ready for second coat. Jon

rnli12 · « **Reply #68 on:** July 19, 2018, 07:16:34 am »

Bob,

Good source of paint what did you go for? enamel, full gloss, semi gloss or satin?

Do they come in any less than 10?

Rich

Rob47 · « **Reply #69 on:** July 19, 2018, 11:27:11 am »

Rich
Went for the satin as it seems to have a nice flat look but not totally matt.
I just order how many cans I need, no minimum order and they even come with your name on

For Bristol, I have used one can dark grey for decks and so far one can for hull and superstructure, once she is totally finished probably two more light cans.

Bob

rnli12 · « **Reply #70 on:** July 19, 2018, 11:48:24 am »

Thanks Bob,

I need to get to work on the 45 so watching your thread with interest.

Rich

jonggd · « **Reply #71 on:** July 28, 2018, 06:49:10 pm »

Had the airbrush out again today intending to finish the red on the hull and the heavens opened

. Managed to work between the showers and got the final coat of red applied. I'll leave it a week to dry fully and then start on the grey. Jon

rnli12 · « **Reply #72 on:** July 29, 2018, 07:06:27 am »

Looking good, have you decided what grey you are using for the decks?Rich

jonggd · « **Reply #73 on:** July 29, 2018, 11:41:34 am »

Hello Rich,
I usually use Humbrol 127 Satin Ghost Grey, for the hull and superstructure, which seam a good match, and Matt 27 for the decks. But I am thinking about trying the BSI paints Bob recommended. Jon

jonggd · « **Reply #74 on:** July 29, 2018, 11:46:08 am »

As it's been raining all night and this morning, so I decided to postpone the painting of the hull for another day. Instead I thought I'd start adding a little detail to the superstructure. Hope to get back on with the painting once the rain stops. Jon

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