Model Boat Mayhem
Mess Deck: General Section => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: Hmshood on December 12, 2014, 07:46:02 pm
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Does anyone have details of plans for HMS Belfast, I am looking to build a scratch model with a length of approximately 60". I am specifically looking to build a fully working model, including smoke unit, revolving gun turrets, lighting etc however the plans themselves for the general build are the most important part. I am not looking for one with a pre-cast hull as I prefer to build from scratch sad as that may appear.
Vic
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Hi Vic,
i cannot help with the HMS Belfast plans,but nothing sad about wanting to scratch build the entire model.You go for it and keep us posted.
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mickyrubble
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Hi Vic,
i cannot help with the HMS Belfast plans,but nothing sad about wanting to scratch build the entire model.You go for it and keep us posted.
:-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
I agree, I much prefer to scratch build the entire model O0
Peter.
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National Maritime Museum Greenwich, will have a full set no doubt - at a price.
LB
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These days the cost of plans from the NMM are quite reasonable .
Bowwave
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Hi Vic.
could try them P43 dont know if they are selling them yet.
http://www.ssgreatbritain.org/sites/default/files/kcfinder/files/david-macgregor-ship-plans-collection-july-2013.pdf (http://www.ssgreatbritain.org/sites/default/files/kcfinder/files/david-macgregor-ship-plans-collection-july-2013.pdf)
or
http://www.nationalhistoricships.org.uk/news.php/430/ship-plans-of-hms-belfast (http://www.nationalhistoricships.org.uk/news.php/430/ship-plans-of-hms-belfast)
book http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Cruiser-Belfast-Anatomy-Ship/dp/0851779565 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Cruiser-Belfast-Anatomy-Ship/dp/0851779565)
https://www.johnrhaynes.com/belfast39.html (https://www.johnrhaynes.com/belfast39.html)
or use card kit
www.kartonbau.de/forum/fly-modell-hms-belfast-1-200-wbb-boards-ships-gallery/board5-ships/t1222-f17/?s=e2c1507a454ea1f4f85b7aac825c3b2702331d65 (http://www.kartonbau.de/forum/fly-modell-hms-belfast-1-200-wbb-boards-ships-gallery/board5-ships/t1222-f17/?s=e2c1507a454ea1f4f85b7aac825c3b2702331d65)
http://kartonmodellforum.de/forum/jsc-95-hms-belfast-1-400-ankündigungen/board101-partner-publishers/board151-jsc-polen/t13938-f152/?s=49d646dba5ee9c4b990dc428cf30f62a3a7d6370 (http://kartonmodellforum.de/forum/jsc-95-hms-belfast-1-400-ankündigungen/board101-partner-publishers/board151-jsc-polen/t13938-f152/?s=49d646dba5ee9c4b990dc428cf30f62a3a7d6370)
Frank
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All,
Many thanks for the suggestions however I cannot seem to find some actual plans I can either buy or download that gives me a clear idea of the overall architecture of the ship
Regards
Vic
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Try Taubman Plans who apparently still stock the Sambrook Marine plans of the ship as in 1944.
http://www.taubmansonline.com/
Do get Ross Watton's book as Belfast was extensively modified after completion following her mining and then again in the 1950s when she took on her appearance today.
Personally I don't think that Belfast was a particularly attractive looking ship compared with the original Southampton class from which she was derived.
She is still a wonderful ship to visit though, being one of the very few surviving RN warships of WW2.
Colin
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Hi, I haven't got the Belfast but the old plans of the Sheffield, sister ship, any good to you? With Magazine as well!
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Hi, I haven't got the Belfast but the old plans of the Sheffield, sister ship, any good to you? With Magazine as well!
Actually Sheffield was not a sister ship, Belfast shared elements of the Sheffield design but was a very different ship both visually and constructionally.
Colin
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Sorry, didn't know that, just trying to be helpful. Teach me to keep my mouth shut! Although it is a bit too late fro that to happen. :(( <:(