Topic: 1/72 Scale HMS York Build (Read 30493 times)

Liverbudgie2 · « **Reply #100 on:** September 06, 2018, 12:15:00 pm »

Quote from: Rob47 on September 05, 2018, 10:15:21 pm

LB
is the Marriott book? if so cant find your reference, just a good picture of the prop, but even that could be misleading as it is variable pitch you would have to know if it was forward or astern Personally all my grey funnel line all turn inboard, choose this at it was what a RN ME told me, and to be honest it works a treat, same performance in both directions so I am happy

Yes that is correct, I think it was in the chapter on the gearbox's. In model form it really does not matter which way they turn. However, before the advent of CP prop's they turned out board from about 1890 onwards in nearly every case.

On another point can anyone confirm just when black boot topping was introduced? I think it was in the latter stages of the first war but I'm far from certain.

LB

jonggd · « **Reply #101 on:** September 07, 2018, 05:41:39 pm »

Nige, thanks for the clarification on the props.

rnli12 · « **Reply #102 on:** September 08, 2018, 06:46:25 am »

Hi,
I was wondering what the paint code is for the decks?
Regards,
Rich

jonggd · « **Reply #103 on:** September 08, 2018, 09:20:04 pm »

Hello Rich, I use Humbrol Enamel paints, for the decks I use Matt 27. Jon

rnli12 · « **Reply #104 on:** September 09, 2018, 07:02:40 am »

Many thanks, watching your build with interest

Rich

jonggd · « **Reply #105 on:** October 21, 2018, 05:50:10 pm »

A quick update, been working on the superstructure detailing, started to add the hand rails, doors and vents.

jonggd · « **Reply #106 on:** October 21, 2018, 05:59:09 pm »

A few more pictures showing the progress around the Engine room air intakes.

rnli12 · « **Reply #107 on:** October 21, 2018, 06:17:54 pm »

Great build log and great detail

David gray · « **Reply #108 on:** February 03, 2019, 08:35:31 pm »

Hi Jon which one would you say is the better colour , the light upper weather works erosol, or the humbrol 127 ghost grey and wich one is the lightest

Regards David gray

frogman3 · « **Reply #109 on:** March 04, 2019, 10:35:16 am »

HI im a newbie on the forum an just looked through your build an its comin on fine very nice work indeed.I have also built York an edinbourgh in 1/64 scale from scratch build an they both sailed very nice an I have just finished type 23 hms Norfolk in 1/72 so I know how much work you have put into this model I will be following your build looking forward to more
chris

jonggd · « **Reply #110 on:** March 09, 2019, 08:26:03 pm »

Hello David, I have always used satin 127 Ghost Grey on my models, which I believe in 1/72 scale is the closed match to the real thing. Regards Jon

James Duff · « **Reply #111 on:** March 14, 2019, 07:14:20 pm »

Humbrol 127 doesn't much resemble BS381C-676 in any objective sense, other than that it could be casually described as "light grey"

Humbrol 127

BS381C-676 Light Weatherwork Grey

mudway · « **Reply #112 on:** March 15, 2019, 11:52:25 pm »

Stick with Light Weatherwork Grey, it looks good on 1/72 models and the RN have used it since 1968 so it must have something going for it.

David gray · « **Reply #113 on:** March 16, 2019, 10:24:34 am »

Yes. I am going to go with that colour now James has it in stock in 125ml tins and I prefer
Matt finish on smaller1/96 scale
David

mudway · « **Reply #114 on:** March 16, 2019, 12:46:16 pm »

Those two are both satin/low sheen finish (same paint can even) which makes keeping them clean easier than matt paint. Funny thing is that the RN uses high gloss paint still. After a short time at sea, doesn't look very glossy at all. Neither does satin on a model.

David gray · « **Reply #115 on:** March 16, 2019, 01:11:36 pm »

The enamel James has at sovereign models
Is a Matt finish
David

mudway · « **Reply #116 on:** March 18, 2019, 01:10:36 am »

Our two were painted with Dulux low sheen household enamel. Quite good stuff as Cleo was last painted in 1997.

jonggd · « **Reply #117 on:** March 29, 2019, 07:17:36 pm »

A quick up date on the build, finished the bridge area and added a little detail to the upper superstructure. Started to paint until my airbrush gave up on me. Waiting for a new one to arrive, then I can continue with the painting. Jon

jonggd · « **Reply #118 on:** March 31, 2019, 10:23:30 pm »

Managed a few hours in the workshop today. Thought I'd have a go at making the Decoy launcher lockers.
As I need several I will make a master, then make a mould, enabling me to cast exact copies.
Started by casting a basic block with fast cast resin, a gentle rub down with wet & dry and the i was ready to ad some detail.
Cut the sides and doors out with 0.5mm plasticard, ready to attached.Jon

jonggd · « **Reply #119 on:** March 31, 2019, 10:28:06 pm »

Added the doors and created the hinges. Fitted the feet and now it's ready to make a mould from the master. That will be the next job. Jon

David gray · « **Reply #120 on:** April 01, 2019, 08:35:16 pm »

Brilliant work John , are you going to glaze the bridge windows, also what colour have you used for the vents
Regards David

jonggd · « **Reply #121 on:** April 02, 2019, 07:21:34 pm »

Hello David. Yes, I will glaze the windows. The roof is not stuck down yet as I am still working on the bridge internals and radar motor, which I will hide inside the bridge. For the vents I mixed my own colour using Humbrol 127 and a little red. The idea being it represents a slightly rusty look. Hope it works. Jon

jonggd · « **Reply #122 on:** April 07, 2019, 01:49:24 pm »

Made the mould last night and managed to cast a couple of lockers. Just a little light rubbing down, and then their ready for paint. Jon

jonggd · « **Reply #123 on:** April 09, 2019, 06:47:45 pm »

Tackled the foremast today, something I had been putting off due to the complexity and shape of the mast. After a bit of head scratching a came up with a solution. I used fast cast resin, casting between two plastic tubes and once set I cut the outer tube away to reveal a nice straight resin cylinder. I left the inner tube in for strength, then filed and sanded it to the desired shape. Worked better than I thought. Jon

David gray · « **Reply #124 on:** April 10, 2019, 09:43:53 pm »

Brilliant work as always Jon , it was a big challenge for
Me , it’s the main mast I think I am really
Going to struggle with

David

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