Thanks Andy, I think I agree with you. Looking at the photo above, there are some fairly significant differences to the one I have. Then again I've found plenty of pictures of the real thing and each one is diffferent in some detail or other (hatch positions and funnel predominently). Mine also had a mast fitted onto the transom and port n starboard nav light masts, which others dont appear to have. The way the handrail stanchions are mounted is different on mine too. I haven't yet seen a picture of either a model or the real thing with a gun mounted.
I shall retain some of my ones fittings (particularly the nav lights, they're so neat, made of brass and the tops and fronts open on hinges to reveal the bulbs) but copy some of the differences from others Ive seen.
I guess the differences give me a set of options for the refit in case anything breaks on strip down.
Is it ok with everybody to ask advice via this thread? I'm fairly new to this and will need ask a lot of questions. I will post re fit updates and pictures of progress if that is ok too?
In anticipation of you all being ok with this, my first question.................the superstructure is currently badly painted with household gloss paint. Whats the best way of removing it?
It all seems to be made of soldered 'tin'
Thanks everyone
Barry