I have chosen the German version of the Grille Aviso, a 1:700 Combrig kit that has been out some time.

When on holiday in July I saw a Turkish version with 2 x funnels as opposed to the 1 on the German ship but everthibg else appeared to be exactly the same. She was anchored in Cannes ( together with us - Sea Princess, and USS Enterprise) - nice line up.














I shall post more info once I get started.

Cheers,

Peter F

So, here we go, and why Aviso Grille? Well, it's a lovely looking ship, and wow! I saw a very similar looking ship, see above, in Cannes this year. It looked exactly like a replica but with two funnels.

Ok, I learn as much as anyone as soon as Combrig bring out a new subject. I had never before heard of this ship and what a history lesson this has turned out to be. Hitler intended to cruise uo the THames after the defeat of Britain in this elegant little yacht.

And what about build presentation? Furstly I thought the ship should be shown at anchor, and then it should have varuious small boats aorund and in attendance - sounds about right from research photographs.

Now, here it is, let's get into character and strat building.

Peter F

Lookinfg forward to see some progress Peter
And you are absolutely right: what a beautifull ship (no matter what/whom she was build for, still a good looking one)

Cheers,
Skipper

2007-31-10 Progress photo's:
































Lookin' great Peter!

Ahhh, what a photo update here, Peter (Thanks Mark)
The model really captures the beautifull ship lines and Kombrig's casting quality is clearly seen here too

Thanks for sharing Peter
Skipper

Super work Peter!

One question. In the photo with the drill and the sanding wheel, is this how you shape the masts?


Kenny

I always start with a dry fit sequence to make sure everything fits in place. No problems here to report, so I begin to trim the various pieces with a scalpel - watch those fingers!

Next I like to see some paintwork done. There are a number of coats to apply so an early coat is fine be me. It also gives me a chance to check the colour scheme by sending round images to various people for comments.

I started the base of this kit quite early as well. The scene I had in my mind I scibbled onto a piece of paper to use as a template. This is the two launches at either end of the compoistion with the Aviso in th emiddle at anchor.

Another thought I've had is to include a seaplane or so. The Arado comes to mind altough there were some JU52 floatplanes.

The main part of the base fits into the Ikea Berty cabinet - saves time later. I cut cut a piece of artists paper which has a nice little 1:700 sea-like dimple using the glass as a template. I then trace around the hull of the ship with a pencil, and cut out the shape. The paper is then glued onto the glass using pva, and the whole is spray painted with Tamiya - Dark Green.

The resin masts are a definate nono so I selected brass rod to match the thickest part of the mast, and trim down the rest of it to a point. No time to waste so I used a drill and sander to achieve the effect - worked ok!

In the meantime I've been adding some of the smaller deatil to the hull, and then I placed some railing. I show the aft sides and stern being done in one piece, gluing with superglue as I go. It bonds very quickly and so it can be shaped at the same time and there are no gaps or awkward junctions. Where the rail goes into the angle of the hull I used modellers fine pointed scissors to cut the shape.

Top work Peter, you have been busy recently!

Mike

Changing jobs recently, I've found a bit of time to relax and remove stress. Ship building is a very good way of doing that, and very nice comments from my mates builds me up again.

I continue............

Peter F

Here's the latest update from Peter:

I have carried on with the Aviso build albeit that I have much
less time to spend on the hobby, however I should be able to relax over
the next few days.

To update you then, I am well on with the main build but to make the
scene busy I have now included 2 x S boots, and will be adding a ju52
flying over the scene. In all this means extra work but I think worth
the effort.

All the best for the holiday, and 2008!

Peter"

oh wow, it moved since I last checked, jawdropping job as usual Peter, can't wait to see her painted!
JB

Image Update, 1/10/08

"I've gone into some fine detail
which has made the whole project a long process but it should be worth
it in the end.

Cheers,
P."

Looking good Peter!

What is the time period you are portraying the Grille?
Those S-38 could be a little ahead of time

Cheers,
Skipper

Awesome work Peter!

Gator

Yes, the S boots are an advanced version as the earlier type is more basic, and thanks to Rob Kernaghan for supplying these from the Skywave box.

I still decided to go ahead with the build, and to incorporate some of the smaller models as well such as the JU52 also from a Skywave collection, and the Arado off the Trumpeter Bismarck.

This will set me up for my "neverwas" selection of builds to include Hood 1942 as per R A Burt and Raven Roberts, a German aircraft carrier to include vertical take-off aircraft, and a G3 British Battlecruiser. All these alow great scope for imagination and are sledom seen on these sites.

I'll keep you posted.

Peter F.

You've got me thinking, Rui, and my conclusion is more work I'm afraid. The date would be 1948/49 and an addition to the dio is the "red arrows" but this time they're ME 262 versions x 9 and again all red paint job.

Thanks for the inspiration, Rui, you're my favourite!

Peter F

A-ha!
That is something absolutely crazy, but highly interesting!!!
The Arado and the Ju-52 of course, are support aircraft, and just to make it a little more interesting... why not include a "solo rider"? a ME-163?? (also in red)

Looking very good Peter (and I am not that inspiring)
Skipper

such crisp amazing detail, a true miniature! beautiful stuff.

Beautiful work Peter!

Gator

Update-1/24/2008

"Been busy trying to conclude this dio now, and some of
the finishing touches are being added including the sea glossing which
is pva basecoat x 2, and the final line up for "die roten pfeile" If all
goes well, we should be there for a photo call very soon."

Cheers,
Peter

Peter,

Some really great work. I'm not to the point where(skill wise) I would attempt a dio but I enjoy looking at the great work you and others show on this site. I am attempting my first water base for the "Forgotten Sisters" campaign(I blame Skipper and Gunny for that...LOL)

Blame accepted
Really good composition Peter - can't wait to see it fully finished!
Cheers,
Skipper

Hello,

Congratulations for your nice project. About Turkish version of Yacht, you can find some photos in below link. This vessel is very very famous on overall Turkiye still. Its name ' Savarona' is coming from a sea bird livin around Indian Ocean and after complicated agreements happened Germany -USA and Turkiye goverments our founder Mustafa Kemal ATATURK owned this yacht on 28th. of March 1938. Those times, it was really to be wanted by Adolf Hitler. It was build by Blohm und Voss yard and launched on 1931, still sailing around the world. Last year 2007, partly I used to witness of changing its shaft, propeller and steering gear machinery during big overhaul in Turkiye.

http://www.denizce.com/savarona.asp

Thanks again for your nice work.

Regards.