See May Model Boats for my article on converting it to RC. The fit of the quarterdeck was so good I could just clip it in allowing easy access if a problem develops with the steering.
It certainly improves on the Matchbox 1/72 one in most areas although the railings are too heavy and need replacing by photo etch if building for static display. 501 parts will keep most people busy for a while!
Revell have just announced a different version - HMS Buttercup - which will presumably add minesweeping parts.
Group build???????
Everyone has to apply for a pennant number so we don't all build the same ship!
Can I Have K144 - HMS Klunk ? ok2
I have not seen the Model Boats article but it looks interesting & I have 3 questions:
1) I calculate the beam as 70mm which seems very narrow so does it have stability issue - false keels etc?
2) Is it able to cope with being in a pond where others are churning up the water or is it a calm water only model?
3) prop & motor? I don't think that my standard car heater motor would work well in one of these!
There is enough margin of buoyancy if you use a Super Tech sub micro servo , a 4.8V 950 mAH NiMH, a 280 sized motor and the ESC taken from a Feetech FS90 contiuous rotation servo (as MB May 2017) plus an Orange R610 type to only require 40 grams of sheet lead for ballast to the scale waterline ad have ample stability. I suspect you could use a 140 sized motor instead allowing a larger battery pack or a heavier speed controller but I got plenty of endurance out of the existing setup. I used a Graupner 3 bladed 25mm diameter plastic prop which is a bit larger than the kit one.
It only weighs 370 gm and has limited freeboard but was fine during a club free sail session recently and was nippier than many!
Might use a deltang rx/esc all in one
http://www.deltang.co.uk/
Various types on here. Will save weight i woukd think
Not an Ozzie amongst that lot :-X........
The Royal Australian Navy has long been known for doing things on it's own terms. When offered Corvettes they apparently, like Goldilocks, couldn't find a design that was "just right". They chose to use a Minesweeper design and designated them corvettes, the first being HMAS Bathurst. the class served with distinction upholding the proud traditions of the RAN.My mother in law lives in Whyalla where there is a preserved example of the class.
http://www.navy.gov.au/history/feature-histories/australian-corvettes
Mines arrived. So im up for whatever boat!
I put you down for USS Saucy as you came up with idea and it's one of the kit options. Martin has expressed a preference for K144 (Meadowsweet) so HMCS Snowberry is available too. Let me know your preference.
I was a bit disappointed that there wasn't a Royal navy option in the kit, 1 USN and 1 Canadian Navy but no RN corvette.
Martin has expressed a preference for K144 (Meadowsweet)
Who wants to do PA1 to PA4??????
Now be good little children and go research that!
My mother in law lives in Whyalla where there is a preserved example of the class.
Yes, was fortunate enough to get on board after she had been set up for display.Now i am jealous@
If anyone is contemplating changing the railings to etched ones, Justin at Fleetscale has some lengths of 9mm high 3-rail at a fair price.
I'll report further when I get mine.
:-))
Just received the rails from Fleetscale. Very nice and clean from 0.4mm brass. Three rail type with the stanchions 8mm high and the top rail/bottom rail distance at 5mm. Space between stanchions is 12mm.
Thank You Justin.
Tony
Ok could not find any of my M2 propshafts! I know there are at least 6 in my stock!!!!
So ordered a Rabosech M2 prop shaft from CMB. Delivered yesterday. Hopefully over christmas I will get this fitted and carry on with the build. Been looking at the after market sets available, and other than the railings om still not sure if they are worth the money. I have seen the complete 3 sets for £45 so i might get them as individually they are £30 per set.
Been looking on shapeways as well. Some interesting nits on there as well.
Got a link to the railings please Tony?
NB: Found these:
https://starling-models.co.uk/en/62-1144 (https://starling-models.co.uk/en/62-1144)
Will do when I return in January just looking up extras and additional detailing. :-))Lol i heard your getting an extension out there cos you keep putting in for leave!
The BIG Ed set and "Detail set for Revell 1/144 HMCS Snowberry Flower class corvette" arrived today and it looks great.
I'll put up some pictures later on
Nice! How much?
your looking at the individual sets. Look for the biged set. Contains all 3 sets. Railings superstructure and armaments. Starljng models 45 quid plus larsenal uograde set for 10 quid.
That's a good price! Cheapest I've seen, UK, is £27 EACH, on ebay!
( eBay item number: 322554245622 )
Quick question:
Does any have a clue what these bits are for?
They are part of the LL Magnetic & Acoustic minesweeping equipment but I don’t know where they would fit.
(https://thumb.ibb.co/gsxa0S/A17_FD6_CB_4604_42_FD_AB2_C_0_C324538_DA01.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gsxa0S)
Martin, I accept!Careful HMCAS peeps
As you raised the thread, Martin, You get K166 HMS Snowberry. Next will be Klunk who gets, if he chooses to accept, USS Saucy (the other kit option.)
The aim will be to achieve a running, finished model by next year's show at Warwick where, hopefully, we will attempt to sail as many 1/144th scale Flower Class corvettes as possible.
Now there will be a limit on the amount of modification of the basic kit. Handrails and basic photo- etch upgrades. No huge amounts of re-building using photo-etch.
Kit must be painted but weathering isn't mandatory.
Great detail Nick......but how skinny will these Sailors have be to access this sea door? {-) ............. Derek