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[Rob47]

Seems it was a tidal issue with PoW not the ship, due out today, fingers crossed
Bob

[T888]

Quick Update Gents,




After hours on the net I’ve found some actual build, fitting out photos/info on the Type 26s, so I’m going to start correcting parts of the superstructure I’ve built that was based on early pre production info which has been found to be incorrect.


Two steps forward one step back 


The photos attached is one of the A/C ducting and fire drencher which is fitted in the hanger.

[T888]

Progress on hanger internals

[T888]

With the weather looking warmer this week, I’m going to try and see if I paint the hull.




Also correct some of the hanger fittings I messed up. 

[frogman3]

With the weather looking warmer this week, I’m going to try and see if I paint the hull.




Also correct some of the hanger fittings I messed up. 

hi dave yes hope for warmer wheather an i think your hsngar bay looks great hope you andrea are well
chrisb

[T888]

Thanks Chris,




Thanks for asking we are both OK hope the same is with you and Jen.

[frogman3]

Thanks Chris,




Thanks for asking we are both OK hope the same is with you and Jen.

YES it is Dave

[T888]

Had some good weather so took the chance to paint the hull.


I’ve still got to paint the transom which I’ll do once I’ve got the info as to size , shape of the stern trim tab.

[frogman3]

Had some good weather so took the chance to paint the hull.


I’ve still got to paint the transom which I’ll do once I’ve got the info as to size , shape of the stern trim tab.

HI Dave she's lookin very good as i like this ship a lot better than the type 45  as yours has a bit more detail on it an yes i know its a steath ship but this one to me looks quite a lot better shape an good to see she's got painted keep it comin on the build sir looks great how big is she ? lenght an beam ?
ATB SIR
chrisb

[T888]

Hi Chris
Thanks

The model size is 61 1/2 inches Beam 9 inches. Very similar to the Arliegh Burke.


The Type 26 has a massive helicopter flight deck and with the mission bay the model has a lot of potential for detailing and working items.


I’ve attached just one of the configuration options.

[T888]

Restarted wiring all the working functions, just awaiting some 0.5 mm LEDs to arrive from Micro Miniature these will be fitted to the main mast

[ballastanksian]

That is an impressive hangar capacity as the Merlin is no Wasp! It looks like there is sufficient room to work on one without banging elbows etc!

[T888]

HI Ian,
Attached is the options that the T26 could be configured for.

[T888]

As apart of the wiring, I needed to mark out the helicopter tie downs, harpoon grid and deck landing lights locations

[SteamboatPhil]

Blimey I have worked on west end shows with less wiring.....super congratulations 

[T888]

Thanks SteamboatPhil


There is more wiring to be added to the looms,  once I’ve confirmed the deck landing light type and locations.

[T888]

Finished off the helicopter tie downs, also cast the bollards from an existing mould.

As for the fairleads I made a new master and moulded, as there is only two for closed fairleads visible on the Type 26 . I've not shown how I made the master closed Fairleads as this method was covered in USS Roosevelt thread.