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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Navy - Military - Battleships: => Topic started by: duttydozen on February 22, 2010, 09:01:05 pm

Title: Any room for another Flower?
Post by: duttydozen on February 22, 2010, 09:01:05 pm
I started on this last week,it will be static and i'm using most of the GLS stuff.
(http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz107/achillesf12/Hms%20Compass%20Rose/000_0005.jpg)


I hate brass >:-o
But it'll look smart when its finished.

Sharp bit at the front is done bar a touch up of paint and the rope reels.
(http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz107/achillesf12/Hms%20Compass%20Rose/100_0761.jpg)

A photo of the parts i've received from GLS to date.
(http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz107/achillesf12/Hms%20Compass%20Rose/000_0006.jpg)
(http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz107/achillesf12/Hms%20Compass%20Rose/000_0007.jpg)
Title: Re: Any room for another Flower?
Post by: jonny shoreboy on February 22, 2010, 09:46:53 pm
There is always room for another Flower mate! Especially one that is going to use all the GLS goodies! Which Flower are you building? I have most of the Sirmar resin fitting for my next corvette and are looking forward to seeing you build with the GLS bits added. I never realised that the deck sets etc are all brass. It's going to be a great looking model...
Title: Re: Any room for another Flower?
Post by: duttydozen on February 23, 2010, 05:47:50 pm
Cheers Jonny.
Its Hms Compass Rose from the film The Cruel Sea.
I got the 4" gun and hedgehog through the post this morning.
(http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz107/achillesf12/Hms%20Compass%20Rose/100_0763-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Any room for another Flower?
Post by: jonny shoreboy on February 23, 2010, 07:04:39 pm
Excellent! The HMS Compass Rose is a true classic! I'm a bit jealous of the 4" gun. It's a model in its own right and looks the business once it is finished. Please feel free to add as many pictures of your build as you can be bothered. I'm a shocker for posting random pictures of my build..

I'm also looking forward to seeing a Compass Rose completed.
Title: Re: Any room for another Flower?
Post by: Spook on February 24, 2010, 12:03:11 am
I got the 4" gun and hedgehog through the post this morning.
Isn't posting hedgehogs against the law?  ok2 ok2 ok2
Title: Re: Any room for another Flower?
Post by: jonny shoreboy on March 04, 2010, 03:12:33 pm
Hows the build going? Don't be shy about posting pictures and updates... :-))
Title: Re: Any room for another Flower?
Post by: Edward Pinniger on March 04, 2010, 03:36:32 pm
I'm also very interested to see more of this build. This is the first time I've seen a Flower built using the GLS sets - I've heard a lot about them, but never seen them! The brass sets look seriously impressive and comprehensively detailed - if a bit intimidating, especially the superstructure which I assume you have to fold up from flat pieces.
Am I right in thinking that the complete GLS set replaces everything in the plastic kit other than the hull and cowl vents?
Title: Re: Any room for another Flower?
Post by: duttydozen on March 05, 2010, 08:46:53 pm
Don't be shy???
Its taken me almost every night this week to finish the 4" gun and hedgehog  ;D
Most of the original kit will be kept for spares,i've just started the bridge set and the original wheelhouse is used.
(http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz107/achillesf12/Hms%20Compass%20Rose/100_0786.jpg)

(http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz107/achillesf12/Hms%20Compass%20Rose/100_0781.jpg)

(http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz107/achillesf12/Hms%20Compass%20Rose/100_0776.jpg)

I can't use the flash to get close up so i'll try for some for photos on Sunder afternoon.
Title: Re: Any room for another Flower?
Post by: duttydozen on March 06, 2010, 08:42:00 am
These are a bit better.
(http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz107/achillesf12/100_0788.jpg)

(http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz107/achillesf12/100_0787.jpg)

Hopefully i'll finish the bridge by next weekend and put some more photos up.
Title: Re: Any room for another Flower?
Post by: jonny shoreboy on March 06, 2010, 10:04:44 am
Looking really good mate! You can really see all the extra details from the GLS set on almost every single bit! The 4" gun and bandstand looks excellent, it's almost a kit on it's own with over 200 parts.

How are you finding building the GLS sets? I don't have much experience with etched brass but you seem to be getting fantastic looking results from them. I have all of the Sirmar fittings for my next one and I must say that for a working model (eg R/C) they are pretty darn good and a massive improvement over the kit ones. Extra details but still strong enough to be handled.

I'm really enjoying this build mate and I am VERY tempted to build a static kit now using all of these bits...

Keep up the good work mate, I'll be watching you!! {-)
Title: Re: Any room for another Flower?
Post by: duttydozen on May 03, 2010, 04:57:38 pm
Finished(ish)

(http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz107/achillesf12/100_1300.jpg)

(http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz107/achillesf12/100_1299.jpg)

(http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz107/achillesf12/100_1296.jpg)

(http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz107/achillesf12/100_1303.jpg)

now back to my Cumberland at last
Title: Re: Any room for another Flower?
Post by: Brian N on June 27, 2010, 08:06:47 pm
I am building a 48th scale Corvette, where can i get the orlikons and the 2pounder from, either in resin or cast metal
Title: Re: Any room for another Flower?
Post by: brianc on June 27, 2010, 08:15:46 pm
Try Sirmar/PSSShips :-))
Title: Re: Any room for another Flower?
Post by: jonny shoreboy on June 30, 2010, 11:18:27 pm
I am building a 48th scale Corvette, where can i get the orlikons and the 2pounder from, either in resin or cast metal
Sirmar Model boat fittings are the way forward. He's also a member here as Darlek1. I have all of his fittings in 1/72 scale for my Flower Corvette and they are superb on a working model.. :-))