Topic: 1/96 Scale T26 HMS Belfast build (Read 23803 times)

T888 · « **Reply #125 on:** October 26, 2023, 09:09:08 pm »

Thanks Ray

I’m pleased with the build to date.

ballastanksian · « **Reply #126 on:** October 26, 2023, 11:09:39 pm »

So you should be! That Bridge and mast is crisp work. I like to see well formed corners, or at least filled and blended ones. Those angles look fun to recreate!

The hangar roof is top notch as well with all the door mechanism showing.

Nice

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T888 · « **Reply #127 on:** October 27, 2023, 02:03:53 pm »

Thanks Ian,

I try to build as tight joints as possible, helps with filling and painting.

I thought USS Roosevelt forward super structure was full of corners but this has more. I’ve still got the after funnel and aft mast super structure.

T888 · « **Reply #128 on:** November 07, 2023, 02:30:59 pm »

Progress update

T888 · « **Reply #129 on:** November 13, 2023, 07:57:16 pm »

Thought you may like to see what I’ve currently been working on, detailing the Boat Bay

frogman3 · « **Reply #130 on:** November 14, 2023, 08:34:40 am »

HI Dave nice work indeed she's lookin good but im confused as will she sail as it looks like to me she is goin to be mounted on a stand ?
chrisb

ballastanksian · « **Reply #131 on:** November 14, 2023, 10:21:50 am »

It goes to show that just because new fangled warships are all smooth and anglier on the outside, they are still bristling with equipment on the inside.

Chris.
I have seen a few models that can sail which also have a natty stand for display at model shows and at home on the mantelpiece!

frogman3 · « **Reply #132 on:** November 14, 2023, 11:29:39 am »

Quote from: ballastanksian on November 14, 2023, 10:21:50 am

It goes to show that just because new fangled warships are all smooth and anglier on the outside, they are still bristling with equipment on the inside.

Chris.
I have seen a few models that can sail which also have a natty stand for display at model shows and at home on the mantelpiece!

AN HI again Ballast yes i suppoce thats how Dave will do it then have a nut fitted into the hull bottom an sealed water tightan then in the stand have two bolts that can be turned to bolt into the ships bottom for stand display then if want to sail then just undo the bolts an lift model off stand to sail yes i get it
ATB
chrsb

T888 · « **Reply #133 on:** November 15, 2023, 08:19:29 am »

Hi Chris,

Thanks, yes she a working model. The stand is my normal method of stand, which has two usage one being for transport and the other show display.

Photos, showing how the stand works, the two pins fit into tubing that’s fitted in the hull and caps off to make them water tight

T888 · « **Reply #134 on:** November 15, 2023, 08:23:23 am »

Hi Ian,

Yes modern warships are all moving to stealth design. What I like about this ship is the mission bay and hanger. It gives me room to do a lot of detailing.

Yes the stand is for shows and easy transport.

ballastanksian · « **Reply #135 on:** November 17, 2023, 03:15:42 pm »

Good oh! Someone on Mayhem was really working hard on making opening boat hatches and derricks as well as other systems. I think it may have been the Late Andy (Taranis)

T888 · « **Reply #136 on:** November 18, 2023, 07:10:43 am »

Ian,

Do you know which thread this was in ? as it may be worth having at look to see if there’s any info that could be useful.

ballastanksian · « **Reply #137 on:** November 18, 2023, 01:53:42 pm »

I recall it having a D style hull? I will have a look.....

ballastanksian · « **Reply #138 on:** November 18, 2023, 02:12:34 pm »

Here we go. Brian60's Re: Stril Barents- a Multi role vessel Its an X hull I believe that got my remembering juices flowing

T888 · « **Reply #139 on:** November 18, 2023, 04:19:51 pm »

Thanks Ian,

Very good starting point for my Mission bay doors

ballastanksian · « **Reply #140 on:** November 18, 2023, 10:40:13 pm »

Good oh! I knew someone in Mayhem land had done some serious experimenting on doors and systems. Brian used to live in Spain. I hope he's alright after COVID.

T888 · « **Reply #141 on:** December 09, 2023, 07:17:50 am »

Hi All,

I’m planning on finishing the BoatBay detailing and the main wiring loom for Belfast, (photos later this month) after which, she’ll be put on hold until I can collect more info.

In the mean time I’ll restart back on the Oliver Hazard Peary project that I put on hold for this build.

ballastanksian · « **Reply #142 on:** December 15, 2023, 09:16:02 pm »

We'll be about when you return to Belfast! In the mean time I hope you get lots done to your Peary project.

T888 · « **Reply #143 on:** February 10, 2024, 10:20:33 am »

So frustrated,

took the dust cover off yesterday just to find the hanger door panels had warped. It looks as the glue I used has reacted with the plastic/ sail cloths.

So remade the door all in brass strip and used a different glue.

The new photos of the Type 26 just show the ship covered in scaffolding and sheeted in, so not any good for model making.

Circlip · « **Reply #144 on:** February 10, 2024, 10:54:54 am »

" ship covered in scaffolding and sheeted in"

It's so you can't see the brand of tea the Dockies use.

Regards Ian.

T888 · « **Reply #145 on:** February 10, 2024, 04:33:21 pm »

I don’t wish to know which brand of tea, I need to know what work they having doing between there tea break's

Circlip · « **Reply #146 on:** February 11, 2024, 10:16:05 am »

Reading the Sun.

Regards Ian.

SailorGreg · « **Reply #147 on:** February 11, 2024, 01:09:46 pm »

Quote from: T888 on February 10, 2024, 04:33:21 pm

I don’t wish to know which brand of tea, I need to know what work they having doing between there tea break's

Installing the prop shaft incorrectly?

T888 · « **Reply #148 on:** February 12, 2024, 08:12:21 am »

Just don’t know what’s happening with BAE Systems Maritime ship builders. Both carriers out of action

Circlip · « **Reply #149 on:** February 12, 2024, 08:34:32 am »

Britannia rules the Docks

Regards Ian.

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