Revell 1/72 flower class corvette uss saucy

[peterairfix]

I couldn't wait to get started and it's been 10 years since I last built one and I have forgotten how big it is.
So on with the build the main thing is the decals look to be shot so if anyone knows where I can find some replacements it would be most appreciated.
The first thing I done is to construct the four Hull pieces before joining them up.

 

[Ian M]

Always a good day when a Corvette gets built on here.
One day I will have to dig out bluebell and see how bad the damage is...

 

[Gary MacKenzie]

Can't see decals , but can see lots of other addons were available @ https://www.scalemates.com/search.php?fkSECTION[]=Kits&q="Corvette+Flower-class"+1%3A72

update : http://www.cbrnp.com/RNP/Flower/SALES/index.htm

 

[peterairfix]

Can't see decals , but can see lots of other addons were available @ https/www.scalemates.com/search.php?fkSECTION[]=Kits&q="Corvette+Flower-class"+1%3A72

update : http://www.cbrnp.com/RNP/Flower/SALES/index.htm

Thanks i have already tried them as my build is out of the box I am looking for original revell ones

 

[Gary MacKenzie]

Thanks i have already tried them as my build is out of the box I am looking for original revell ones

Revell may be able to supply real ones ????

 

[Dave Ward]

Revell are pretty good for spares of catalogue models - although their customer service web page is down for maintenance until 24/11. Usually it leads you to an online request form - I've used them in the past, and been happy with the service
Dave

 

[peterairfix]

I now have the four Hull pieces together with the internal bracing fitted
I also have fitted the four bilge keel pieces and now it's ready for first coat of paint.

 

[rtfoe]

I now have the four Hull pieces together with the internal bracing fitted
I also have fitted the four bilge keel pieces and now it's ready for first coat of paint. View attachment 405497View attachment 405498View attachment 405499View attachment 405500View attachment 405501

Peter, the last time I ever used large paper clips was for my USS Constipation...that was easily 15 years ago and it's still not finished hence the re-name from USS Constitution.
Nice and big kit and looks like a good progress. A friend built one of these and he had to replace quite a lot of the detail for the bridge and guns.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[mrtintheweb]

I now have the four Hull pieces together with the internal bracing fitted
I also have fitted the four bilge keel pieces and now it's ready for first coat of paint. View attachment 405501

Sure it's not the USS Bulldog?
T

 

[peterairfix]

 

[peterairfix]

Internal deck supports have been fitted and I have given a good coat of paint and dazzle camouflage and tried some rust streaks on the portholes but I don't know how convincing they look

 

[peterairfix]

Slow going at the moment due to a four legged monster but here's a couple of pics of how

 

[peterairfix]

Still slow going because of certain four legged fur monster but here's the sum total of yesterday's work.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Looking good Peter. Nice clean work so far.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Peter
Looking good despite the four legged friend.
Jim

 

[Jakko]

Nice Always liked that model.

 

[peterairfix]

The fun begins after finishing the bow I am starting on one of the guns and I now have 48 sink holes to fill on the shells.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Not great moulding is it Peter. Sure you’ll fix it though.

 

[peterairfix]

High time I took this out of dry Dock.
And following on from the last post all sink holes filled and ready for painting

 

[boatman]

WELL Peter did you ever finish this ?
chris