Model Boat Mayhem
The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Navy - Military - Battleships: => Topic started by: duttydozen on February 22, 2010, 09:01:05 pm
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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)
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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...
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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)
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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.
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I got the 4" gun and hedgehog through the post this morning.
Isn't posting hedgehogs against the law? ok2 ok2 ok2
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Hows the build going? Don't be shy about posting pictures and updates... :-))
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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!! {-)
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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
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I am building a 48th scale Corvette, where can i get the orlikons and the 2pounder from, either in resin or cast metal
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Try Sirmar/PSSShips :-))
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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.. :-))