An American Spy Ship?

[rtfoe]

Hi Rick, one of the reference pictures that helped with the build. I guess the pick-up truck was a souvenir from one of the many port calls. There is no hold to store it as everything below was modified for surveillance equipment and crew quarters. Yup what a place to park it...no room for a spin.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[boatman]

Yea you guys have some good peppers as i wondered what PaulE was on about an then you an Rick talkin about this truck so it really got me to have a real good close look for this truck an yea i now see it an yea Rich no room for a spin on the deck lol but now it makes sence to me what PaulE was on about but i never spotted it
chris

 

[rtfoe]

Christopher, I didn't post any picture earlier but mentioned the pick-up truck in the first post. Other references didn't show the pick-up so I guess it was dropped off. I was surprised when I saw it on the deck. I'm sure there's a story behind it if I ask Greg.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[boatman]

Christopher, I didn't post any picture earlier but mentioned the pick-up truck in the first post. Other references didn't show the pick-up so I guess it was dropped off. I was surprised when I saw it on the deck. I'm sure there's a story behind it if I ask Greg.

Cheers,
Richard

YEA Rich please do so about the truck
chris

 

[JayCee]

Hi Richard, this is an incredible piece of modelling mastery. With the problems I am having in 1/350 scale I am even more impressed than I was before.
John.

 

[rtfoe]

Thanks John, if you put your mind to it anything is possible. I believe in pacing myself at every stage of the build. Funny thing is had I taken some time and checked some boxes of Pit-Road kits I would have found 3 satellite dishes I could have used instead of scratching one.
Anyway it's been a learning curve scratching from photo references...very inaccurate and basically one step above gyzmology.
Glad you like it.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Steve Jones]

Another great update Richard. Wonderful detailing as always

 

[rtfoe]

Thanks Steve, for the time being I've switched my concentration to the M-18 Hellcat...will be back to regular programming once I sort out the turret details.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[rtfoe]

I'm back with the Oxford. Tried painting the name and code in the rear of the ship but it was too tiny and made a mess of it. I have a plan to correct it so will sand it off and re-do it. Here's the mess...



Meanwhile letting that cure before sanding I did some initial rusting effects on the hull. This is a first pass and there will be stronger streaks near both the deck houses. You can appreciate the size of the model as there's a Vallejo type bottle in the background.



Cheers,
Richard

 

[boatman]

Honestly Richard on this model im lost for words that you have the potential an patience of a saint to build this as to be quite honest how small it is i would never try to build in this scale as toooooooooooo sssssssssmmmmmaaaaalllllll for me but you have manadged it all i can say i a VERY WELL DONE an ive enjoyed whatchin you build this ship WOW but i would never attempt it
chris

 

[rtfoe]

Thanks Christopher, I wouldn't either but I accepted the the proposal to build it and the references started presenting itself and the subject became interesting. Also the fact that it seemed doable so I went for it. So far the challenges been quite enjoyable. Don't what it be like when I have to finally send it away.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[boatman]

Thanks Christopher, I wouldn't either but I accepted the the proposal to build it and the references started presenting itself and the subject became interesting. Also the fact that it seemed doable so I went for it. So far the challenges been quite enjoyable. Don't what it be like when I have to finally send it away.

Cheers,
Richard

SO Richard what are you sending it to the chap who served on the real ship ?

 

[Tim Marlow]

More fabulous work on show....the rust streaking really brings it to life.

 

[rtfoe]

SO Richard what are you sending it to the chap who served on the real ship ?

Yes, Christopher. He's quite chuffed at the progress and remembering fond memories.

More fabulous work on show....the rust streaking really brings it to life.

Thanks Tim, I have to treat the weathering delicately to keep it to scale. As it is I need to wash that a little and add in finer streaks of grime from oil and grease stains. Then there is the rust from individual hull plates...that is something I need to experiment.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Jim R]

Hi Richard
It is very, very impressive work indeed. Interested in how you are going to cope with the name/code at this scale.
Jim

 

[Allen Dewire]

I don't know Richard, but I can read the letters on the backside, "C T C !" and I'm blind as a bat......Great job on the rust too.....

Now tell us how you are going to send this puppy to your friend without it getting busted up in the post. I would think, glued to a base inside a showcase and wrapped in about 20 meters of bubble wrap, inside a box full of styrofoam popcorn. Don't forget to insure it through Lloyds of London for half a mil too!!! Should get there safe Buddy..................

Prost
Allen

 

[adt70hk]

Richard

That is very, very good indeed. A most excellent effort.

ATB

Andrew

 

[rtfoe]

Hi Richard
It is very, very impressive work indeed. Interested in how you are going to cope with the name/code at this scale.
Jim

Hi Jim, thanks. I think loads of sweat, a pinch of verbal abuse, dead tip of tongue and crossed eyes should suffice.

I don't know Richard, but I can read the letters on the backside, "C T C !" and I'm blind as a bat......Great job on the rust too.....

Now tell us how you are going to send this puppy to your friend without it getting busted up in the post. I would think, glued to a base inside a showcase and wrapped in about 20 meters of bubble wrap, inside a box full of styrofoam popcorn. Don't forget to insure it through Lloyds of London for half a mil too!!! Should get there safe Buddy..................

Prost
Allen

Allen, I didn't do too well with spelling in school and the results show. The base and ship will be glued down with one ton glue and covered with clear perspex with a safe space all round the ship and antennas. Probably will put it in a box full of cotton fibre. Any amount of shaking won't dislodge any parts as they are securely fixed. Fingers crossed that even if it's upside down nothing happens. I hope the handlers don't think it's a cocktail shaker.

Richard

That is very, very good indeed. A most excellent effort.

ATB

Andrew

Thank you very much Andrew, glad you like it.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Mini Me]

Sad to see this one winding down Richard. You have done a remarkable job with this and I'm quite certain your friend will be well pleased. I think the rusty scuppers are just right and adds a lot of character to the build. Well done Sir.

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Bloomin' marvellous work that man. Such a delight to see.