this is a picture of HMS Exeter, I have flipped it over so port becomes starboard, this is the closest angle I have found to the top pic.
speaking as someone who doesnt really know a great deal about the type 42, I cant see much wrong with the model itself, comparing it to the reversed photo what may be making it look "wrong" is the fact that the model's bow is quite blunt, is this down to it being a plank on frame using a bow-post, I dont know. If that is the case then there isn't much anyone can do about it apart from enjoy it on the water. Chances are, (I may be wrong) the average person who looks at models probably would't notice it unless it was physically pointed out to them.
Yes it was someones pride and joy, and they have done a good job in building it. it may be the fact that the model was built with a rounded bow to make it a little bit stronger incase of accidental ramming, as if the plates were brought forwards over the bow post to form the sharp point that is characteristic of most warships, then there was probably a higher potential for damage and constant repair because of the bow being so sharp.
Looking at the stern, HMS Exeter has what looks to be a welded stern plate rather than a rounded stern section as depicted on the model, this i again suspect was done the way it was for strength and to "match" the bow.
despite its percived "faults" in its construction, it probably sails remarkably well. may not be the most accurate model in the world, however like I said earlier, the average person on the street probably wouldn't even notice, even without its pennant number, most people would still identify it as a Type 42, on that point alone the guy who built it has done a pretty good job with the model
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