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[Ticonderoga]

She is looking Good Peter, well done.

I am looking forward to receiving the Attack plans form the historical society folks.

[Peter Fitness]

Still more progress, and one "oops" moment  My hyper critical son in Sydney  spotted the fact that I had 2 of the radomes positioned the wrong way round, the bigger one should be on the port side, and I had it on the starboard side. I had actually realised it, but thought no one would notice.....WRONG  , my son Mark quickly responded to an email, with photos of the build so far, pointing out my error. Fortunately, I was able to rectify the problem without too much trouble.

I have since added the remaining radomes and numerous small aerials, glazed the bridge windows, and attached the 2 radar scanners, The hand railing has been nearly completed, with the exception of some near the 2 yet to be built RIBs. I still have to make suitably sized life rings and the name plates plus crests. However, the end is in sight, although no firm date for sea trials has been set.

Peter.

[DickyD]

Really excellent Peter, nearly at the moment of truth time, which way up will she float ?

[Martin13]

Really nice Pete - really nice

Martindu

[Ticonderoga]

Excellent model Peter, well done

[Peter Fitness]

which way up will she float ?

That's the big question, Richard 

Thank you all for the kind comments. HMAS Bundaberg has been the most ambitious modelling project that I have undertaken so far, and I feel that I have extended the boundaries of my modelling abilities with this build. However, looking at other builds on this forum, I still have a long way to go to reach the standards set by many others here.

Peter.

[Tug-Kenny RIP]

That's the big question, Richard 

Thank you all for the kind comments. HMAS Bundaberg has been the most ambitious modelling project that I have undertaken so far, and I feel that I have extended the boundaries of my modelling abilities with this build. However, looking at other builds on this forum, I still have a long way to go to reach the standards set by many others here.

Peter.

Hi Peter.

I think not.


Well done done on a beautiful job. She looks great. Now OFF to the EXPO with you.   

Ken

[Peter Fitness]

Thanks, Ken, but sometimes photos do not tell the whole story, and can hide mistakes. As I said previously I am happy with it, and I guess that's all that matters .

I will be taking Bundaberg to the Model Railway Expo, which may not seem the most appropriate place for a Marine Modelling club to be exhibiting. However, while model railways are the main focus of the Expo, other modelling disciplines are encouraged to attend, and our club's display is always very well received. The Expo is held every 2 years, and attracts quite a large crowd for a country town, with several thousand visitors over the 2 days.

 I have made a start on the 2 RIBs, and have made and attached the ship's nameplates. The lettering on these is meant to be chrome, or perhaps it's polished stainless steel, but I could not obtain any such lettering, so used white instead. I looked at the BECC silver, but that is too grey, so I thought that the white would stand out better. If some more suitable lettering becomes available, I can easily change it.

A photo below, with one of the real HMAS Bundaberg for comparison.

Peter.

[DickyD]

Barrys Model Lettering do silver Peter, though how silver it is I dont know.

http://www.modellettering.com/index.asp

[Peter Fitness]

The davits are made, and the RIB construction is underway. I have decided not to try and replicate every detail of the davits, as they are too intricate for my ageing eyes and hands  , but to try for a reasonable representation. The RIB stern drive unit is also quite complicated so, again, a representation will have to do. Perhaps I could class them as stand (way) off scale 

Well, HMAS Bundaberg has finally had her hull wet  in the test tank (bath), and she floats beautifully with two 6 volt 4.2 Ah batteries on board - right on the waterline  . She will have her maiden voyage some time during this week, to sort out any problems, and then will make her club debut next Sunday, weather permitting. Photos will be taken of the big occasion 

Peter.

[dougal99]

The davits look just the business. Looks like a lot of work - well done that man. As for exact detail, I take the approach that if you can't see it from a couple of feet away then what's the pont? The overall impression will be fine. But as 'someone' says, you take your choice..

Doug

[Ticonderoga]

Hello Peter, all up to the normal great standard, well done.

My wife and I are booked in for two nights in Murwullimbah looking forward to saying hello and see the boat in the flesh.

[Peter Fitness]

Hello Peter, all up to the normal great standard, well done.

My wife and I are booked in for two nights in Murwullimbah looking forward to saying hello and see the boat in the flesh.

Thanks Andrew.

Not too long to go now. I will be there, with Bundaberg and a couple of other boats of mine, together with other members of our club. I look forward to talking with you.

Doug, I am taking the same approach to this model. I am trying to have as much detail as is practical, but am not "counting rivets" as they say. The problem is deciding what to have, and what to leave out, as I said before, it is stand way off scale 

Peter.

[Peter Fitness]

I took HMAS Bundaberg out for her sea trials a couple of hours ago and, as the younger generation might say, I'm stoked   She performed flawlessly and really looked the part on the water. The ACTion P94 unit was superb (was there ever any doubt   ) thanks Dave, although having all the controls on one stick took a bit of getting used to, but it was great.

I still have a few details to add, including some more railings, the flag, and a few other bits and pieces. I was waiting for some things to arrive from Tower hobbies in the USA before I could finish the job, and the parcel was on my door step when we came back from the lake.

My wife came along for the big moment and took the photos below.

Peter.

[derekwarner]

Hey Peter....congratulations.....she looks impressive in the water   ...I particularly like .jpg P1000392 where we can see the hull pressure at the stern that creates the lower water void & then followed by the stern wave...most life like -   Derek

[pugwash]

Peter, she looks a treat on the water - I have enjoyed watching the build.
Whats next??

Geoff

[FullLeatherJacket]

Peter
You can always "split" the steering and throttle controls between the two sticks - you're the skipper, after all.
As we quaint East Midlanders would say, "Dunt 'alf look good, duntit?"
FLJ

[Peter Fitness]

Thanks, Derek. You may have got the impression that I am pleased with the result....and you'd be right 

Geoff, thanks for the kind comment. My next one is going to be a "quickie" for my 3 youngest grandsons in Sydney, a pusher tug in case their other model breaks down in the middle of the Lane Cove River . After that will be a 1/20 scale Severn life boat.

Dave, I was actually thinking of doing just that...I've just got to stop doing so much thinking, it gives me a headache 

Peter.

[DickyD]

Sighs of relief all round Peter, she floated right side up.

Looks really excellent, another success, well done.

[Ticonderoga]

Well done Peter, congratulations.

Andrew

[rathikrishna]

WOOOW....SIR, its an excellent work...will you tell me about the motors used...is it RS 380..?..which battery pack can be used with these motors..?..will you clear my doubts once.?..please..

[Tug-Kenny RIP]

            Cor .... you got some power there Guv.           

               Lovely job Peter, as usual 

                         
                     Ken

[Peter Fitness]

Sighs of relief all round Peter, she floated right side up.
Looks really excellent, another success, well done.

Thank you Richard. Yes, it was a BIG relief that it floated   AND on the waterline  

Thanks to you too, Andrew, and I'll see you in Murwillumbah on the weekend of the 14th and 15th.

Rathikrishna, I used 545 type motors, and the battery is a sealed lead acid (SLA) 6 volt, 7.2 amp hour. This battery, driving 5 blade props, gives all the speed I need, any faster would not be realistic.

Thanks also Ken. Yes, all the power needed 

Another part of the build I was very happy with was my home made motor couplings. These were made from lathe turned brass and old car speedo cable - very cheap, quiet, and effective. I can't claim any originality for the idea, as one of our club members did a similar thing and I copied him.

Peter.

[Peter Fitness]

 A shot of the superstructure bracing on my Armidale especially for brianB6, who was wondering if I had experienced any warping problems with the styrene. I haven't, and it's probably due to the bracing shown.

Peter.

[brianB6]

Hi Peter
Many thanks for the picture 
Definitely worth 1000 words