Getting all the structural details ready for spraying.

The 4" gun platform as it comes out of the box.



with the WEM etched decking added.



Just above the gun deck are the etched 4" ready use racks that go around the etch of the 4" gun deck.

The pompom deck, I have scratchbuilt a new pedestal, the kit one had a nasty shrink mark in it, the injection moulded legs were removed from the entry ladder housing and replaced with scrap etch.



The decals done K 35 on the port bow.



More soon.

Si

She is looking real good!

Cheers,
Joe

Thanks Joe,

Long way to go yet, but so far so good.

Cheers

Si

Very nice progress, Si!

The camouflage looks pretty cool, and that's quite a lot of metal for such a small model. I think I have to get one of those, too. Very nice!!

Cheers,
Jan

Thanks Jan,

Love this scheme, the upper works are going to make it really distinctive.

There is a lot of etch, and more to come, (The WEM set is very generous, lots of options) this is a bit of a conversion. (Those unused 20mm tubs from Repulse are going to come in handy.

Cheers

Si

Si

Yesterdays update.

Bought this at Telford last year, because it was there.



The kit 2 pdr is not bad, but this is better.



paint on the major sub assemblies.



test fitted.



Camo and the deck painted on the bridge, railings around the radar need teasing back into shape.



The wheelhouse fixed down, the windows have had a dark wash to lift them out.



The 2pdr detail painted and fitted to it's platform.



Cheers

si

Great progress Si,
I am looking forward to your progress on the 4" as I think how I will scratch one for NZ.

cheers

Michael

What a great and colourful build this is turning out to be Si!

Thanks Russ,

The scheme was one reason I chose this particular corvette.

Lots of plain grey on elsewhere in my builds.

Cheers

Si

You are doing one sweet build of her Si.....Cheers Mark

That colorful camouflage looks beautiful!! You're so right about all that grey...

The single 2pdr certainly is a big enhancement!

Cheers,
Jan

Thanks Mark,

she is coming along, but lots to do yet, 20mm gun tubs the Hedgehog and it's mount scratchbuilt, and that's just to start with.

Cheers

Si.

Thanks Jan,

The colour scheme, along with the additional AA, was the reason for picking this flower.


(and now I know why I bought that 2pdr set).

Cheers.

Si

Looking good Si!! Love the colors! Fina addition with the new guns!

Thanks Todd,

The kit 2pdr is quite nice, especially with the etched shield fro m the WEM fret, but the AJM replacements are really nice, they also do a MKV 12pdr, I am hoping we might get a 4" MkV as well from them.

Cheers

Si

A little progress today.

The wood decking by the depth charge stowage.





The large vents by the funnel built up, with their etched screens fitted.



More soon.

Si

Today's progress.

The large vents painted and fitted to the funnel casings.



The windlass and anchor cables in place, (WEM etched cables)



The kit windlass is a very nice moulding.

A number of small bits, (bits, fairleads and vents) added to the fo'c's'le



The propeller painted and fitted.



Funnel casing and 2 pdr pedestal fitted.



Overview.



More soon,

Cheers

Si

Ahoy Simon

Very cool build indeed.

Its progressing well.


Cheers


Sean

Thanks Sean,

Getting there, this little baby has a lot going on, without the conversion.

appreciate you looking in.

Cheers

Si

Looking very tidy Si.

I think one of these may find it's way into my stash very soon

Thanks Russ,

It is a nice little kit, not 100% and looks a bit "Limited run" on the sprue. This is my second, and won't the last, so many different colour schemes and fits.

Would be nice if Mirage would release a short fo'c's'le and a late long fo'c's'le, still there is always conversion

Cheers

Si

Very quick update,

More vents and details on.



have started getting paint on the depth charge throwers and reloads, no pic, but with a bit of luck will be something tomorrow.

Cheers

Si

Very cool!! I really like the amount of extra details to this small model! -and the camouflage really makes it stand out!

Really nice work, Si!!

Cheers,
Jan

Thanks Jan, More to see soon, will post the Sunday's update very shortly.

Cheers

Si

Yesterday's progress.

The ready use depth charges for the throwers painted on the sprue.



21 fitted in place



Throwers and their loading davits fitted, the rigging or the davits came from spare boat rigging on the GMM repuls fret.

Midships carley float racks on but not painted.



The spare 20mm tubs from backdating Repulse.



test fitting.



Glued down, supported by scrap etch and plastic strip.



More soon

Cheers

Si