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[T888]

Hello All,




I hope in the next few days to take delivery of a gifted of a 1/96 scale hull from my good friend and owner of ScaleWarship. This hull of the Type 26 is the first out of the mould. Please note that John has not made any plans as to making this commercial available on his web site.


This build will take some years to complete as there are no current commercial drawing available. So along with John Wiles I’ll be drawing up my own, doing all the research I can and biassing it on any photos of HMS Glasgow I can obtain.




Once I have the hull I’ll post some pictures and my plans of what function I’ll have working. I hope this build will be enjoyed by all and hopefully inspire others to get into model boating.

[Capt Podge]

Well Dave, you've piqued my interest already, so I'll be looking in when you get started on this one 


Ray.

[raflaunches]

I’m looking forward to seeing your work Dave. 

[Allnightin]

In case you hadn't come across it before, this website has useful photos and articles on new RN ships


https://www.navylookout.com/in-focus-delivering-the-type-26-frigates/

[DavieTait]

George Allison of the UK Defence Journal website has a lot of good in build photos including drone footage of her if you go on twitter and look
https://twitter.com/geoallison
https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?s=hms+glasgow

[T888]

Thanks David,


Unfortunately I do not use any twitter, face book, TikTok or any others so can’t access

[T888]

Thanks Allnigtin, I have.

[frogman3]

HI Dave i'll be following along on your build good to see you again
chrisb

[littoralcombat]

If it's OK with you, I'll also come along for the ride.
 
Nige

[madrob]

i ll be watching too, i am sure ive seen a video of a model t26 somewhere

[ballastanksian]

Great to see another long term project to keep us intrigued and in suspenders to see how a component will turn out!

[T888]

Gents,

First I’d like thank all in there interest in this build log, BUT

It’s with great sadness that I will have to put this build on hold, as Thursday I was supporting my wife in her hobby showing her dog at Crufts. When in the snow I fell over and rupture my quadricep ligament and I’m currently awaiting an MRI and operation to fix the knee. So I’m unable to get out to the workshop at this time, therefore the build has to be put on hold for a couple on months hopefully.

[Capt Podge]

Ouch! Sorry to hear about the fall Dave.
Hopefully the MRI / operation will be successful.


Take it easy when you can...


Regards,
Ray.

[T888]

Thanks Ray,


  Worried that I will not have the op in time so I can take the grandkids on their first holiday to Disney in May.

[frogman3]

Thanks Ray,


  Worried that I will not have the op in time so I can take the grandkids on their first holiday to Disney in May.

HI Dave very sorry to hear that you had an accident an jen an i hope you will get well soon as i tore all my ligaments in my right ankle an it was 4 months gettin better but we hope you make disney
ATB
CHRISB AN JEN

[T888]

Thanks Chris and Jen

[littoralcombat]

"xxxxx"! Sorry to hear that Dave.
Hopefully you can get sorted in time for your trip with the Little'uns.


Nige

[littoralcombat]

 
MBM getting a little bit too WOKE in my response there.
I only said B*gg*r!
Best Wishes,
Nige

[T888]

Thanks Nige,


I said a lot stronger when it happened which if Id posted it on MBM I would be barred.

[Shipmate60]

Ouch, hope you get it sorted quickly Dave.


Bob

[T888]

Thanks Bob,


You and me both

[raflaunches]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Dave.
I know how it feels after my fall in to Wicksteed lake last year! My own fault but still technically recovering from it currently. Had an accident yesterday too- anyone who says that WW1 ram bows don’t work my cheek and jaw say otherwise   my Glorious slid off its bench and gave a punch to the left cheek! Nice bruise forming

[T888]

Woo, sorry to hear that Nick hope you didn’t do to much harm to you and the model.


The bruising in my knee has started to come out, the knee has a nice anti dazzle camo now.

[T888]

Hi Gents,


I’ve received my new 1/96 Type 26 hull from Scalewarships. Unfortunately I can’t access my workshop to start on HMS Belfast, as I will be doing my own drawings this build will take some time, however I’m planning on having these working functions


Rotating main gun
Lights work on bridge, hanger, mission bay, flight deck etc.
Radars rotating.
Tried to have the mission bay doors opening.
Working crane in the Mission bay able to boom out the RIBs
Hanger door able to open and close. (As I’d planned on USS Roosevelt)
Use the same system I built on Roosevelt to allow the Merlin Helo to move in and out of the hanger

[Capt Podge]

Well Dave, you've certainly got plenty working systems to plan ahead for. No doubt you will come up with solutions for them all.
Good to know your hull has arrived as well 


Cheers,
Ray.