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It's great to see more members having a go at sea borne craft, so here's another for the collection......
She's the Airfix 1/600 HMS Belfast. The kit was kindly sent to me a while ago by Colin (CDW).
The build is 90% finished. There is no paint on the lower hull, as the final part will be waterline only. Also, I still have the rigging to do and other things, so I hope it is o.k - for reasons that will become apparent soon - to post her here in 'Completed'
At the outbreak of WW2 in Sept.1939, she operated out of Scapa Flow, until a German mine broke her back. She was out of action until re- commissioned in November 1942.
Here are a few pictures of the model thus far, and also one of the warship passing close by some exposed rocks whilst patrolling the North Sea.....
Colin, if you look in, I hope you approve of 'your' model and thanks again for entrusting it to me.
I hope you like this first installment chaps. More to follow........
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Cheers all,
Ron
She's the Airfix 1/600 HMS Belfast. The kit was kindly sent to me a while ago by Colin (CDW).
The build is 90% finished. There is no paint on the lower hull, as the final part will be waterline only. Also, I still have the rigging to do and other things, so I hope it is o.k - for reasons that will become apparent soon - to post her here in 'Completed'
At the outbreak of WW2 in Sept.1939, she operated out of Scapa Flow, until a German mine broke her back. She was out of action until re- commissioned in November 1942.
Here are a few pictures of the model thus far, and also one of the warship passing close by some exposed rocks whilst patrolling the North Sea.....
Colin, if you look in, I hope you approve of 'your' model and thanks again for entrusting it to me.
I hope you like this first installment chaps. More to follow........
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Cheers all,
Ron
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