Hi guys.....I am planning to do HMS Belfast as a waterline model, and I am planning to upgrade the doner Airfix kit with WEM photo-etch. Does anyone have any other upgrade recommendations? I have seen one article recommending replacement of the 4" guns and the pom-pom guns.....if this is so...how many did the ship carry? I ask this because I am still waiting for my ship to arrive(good pun) via mail and have not seen the kit. any thoughts on the lifeboats?bridge?
Jim
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JimMrr
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Posted: Saturday, June 14, 2008 - 11:43 AM UTC
Gunny
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Posted: Saturday, June 14, 2008 - 11:14 PM UTC
Aye, the Belfast...Personally, Jim, I would take a look at WEM for a fine dedicated PE set for the Belfast:
And for a fantastic walk-around (and an answer to your armament question
) take a look here...
WEM also has replacement 4" and pom-poms for the vessel as well...search the PRO series onsite...happy hunting!
~Gunny
And for a fantastic walk-around (and an answer to your armament question
) take a look here...WEM also has replacement 4" and pom-poms for the vessel as well...search the PRO series onsite...happy hunting!
~Gunny
JimMrr
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Posted: Sunday, June 15, 2008 - 11:59 AM UTC
Many thanks Gunny! That link is very much appreciated! am considering WEM pro series items
PRO7006 8 barrel pom-pom gun
PRO 7034 4" HA guns
as well as that lovely fret they make for the Belfast
I am planning to do this kit in a waterline fashion as a testbed for water sculpting et al....
I have honestly never built a ship.....well...U boats yes ....will post pics soon of my 1:72 revell kit.....she took gold at Torcan
but am looking foreward to testing my mettle on this ....am a biplane and armour guy
PRO7006 8 barrel pom-pom gun
PRO 7034 4" HA guns
as well as that lovely fret they make for the Belfast
I am planning to do this kit in a waterline fashion as a testbed for water sculpting et al....
I have honestly never built a ship.....well...U boats yes ....will post pics soon of my 1:72 revell kit.....she took gold at Torcan
but am looking foreward to testing my mettle on this ....am a biplane and armour guyGunny
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Posted: Sunday, June 15, 2008 - 12:48 PM UTC
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Many thanks Gunny! That link is very much appreciated! am considering WEM pro series items
PRO7006 8 barrel pom-pom gun
PRO 7034 4" HA guns
as well as that lovely fret they make for the Belfast
I am planning to do this kit in a waterline fashion as a testbed for water sculpting et al....
I have honestly never built a ship.....well...U boats yes ....will post pics soon of my 1:72 revell kit.....she took gold at Torcan
Aye, Mr. McIntosh,
Not a problem, mate...never built a ship, eh? Well best be careful, because all it takes is one, and you may be hooked, and bad!! (which is a very good thing!
)Extremely interested in the 1/72 U-boat that took gold at Torcan, my friend, I would love to make an "On Display" Feature with a batch of images (hint-hint
) JimMrr
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Posted: Monday, June 16, 2008 - 11:37 AM UTC
If you can tell me what I need to do to help you with the feature I will make it happen. I have some pics already...but am a novice photographer.
I have heard shipmodelling referred to as "the dark side".....jiminy jillikers...what have I gotten into?..am quickly amassing a pre-dread armada! just gotta build em!
I have heard shipmodelling referred to as "the dark side".....jiminy jillikers...what have I gotten into?..am quickly amassing a pre-dread armada! just gotta build em!
Gunny
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Posted: Monday, June 16, 2008 - 12:13 PM UTC
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If you can tell me what I need to do to help you with the feature I will make it happen. I have some pics already...but am a novice photographer.
I have heard shipmodelling referred to as "the dark side".....jiminy jillikers...what have I gotten into?..am quickly amassing a pre-dread armada! just gotta build em!
Aye, the dark side...once you've had a taste, your in it for good......
BUT seriously, Jim, if you want to, you can forward all of the images that you have to me here mate... I'll take it from there, my friend!
JimMrr
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Posted: Monday, June 16, 2008 - 12:34 PM UTC
I shouldnt be suprised im modelling water subjects now ...water has been a theme all my life ..I sell Japanese Koi for backyard ponds .....been working with fish all my life I will attempt to put these pics where you want em and trust to your gentle manipulations.....and many many thanks to all on this site ....I really have noticed my horizons have opened substantially since I started skulking around this site...Have a Moosehead on me ! 
I will attempt to put these pics where you want em and trust to your gentle manipulations.....and many many thanks to all on this site ....I really have noticed my horizons have opened substantially since I started skulking around this site...Have a Moosehead on me ! JimMrr
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Posted: Friday, June 27, 2008 - 08:39 AM UTC
I wanted to take the opprotunity to publicly thank Caroline and the crew at Whit Ensign Models for all thier great service and support. They really do provide a quality service, and I used to be one paranoid sonofasoanso when it came to mail order, let alone overseas business. Thanks Caroline, thanks John!
treadhead1952
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Posted: Friday, June 27, 2008 - 09:56 AM UTC
Hi Jim,
Welcome aboard!
Gunny is right on as far as the WEM set for the Belfast and just about anything else they stock in their line. As you have obviously discovered their service is second to none. Looking forward to seeing your first seaborne scene.
They are right about the "dark side", once you get a little sea salt in your veins, its' all over with, armor rusts, if a plane ain't got floats, forget it.
Welcome aboard!
Gunny is right on as far as the WEM set for the Belfast and just about anything else they stock in their line. As you have obviously discovered their service is second to none. Looking forward to seeing your first seaborne scene.
They are right about the "dark side", once you get a little sea salt in your veins, its' all over with, armor rusts, if a plane ain't got floats, forget it.
JimMrr
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Posted: Friday, June 27, 2008 - 11:59 AM UTC
Thanks for the welcome,Joe!
I still love armour...the more riveted and agricultural looking the better!! and have many 2 winged seaplanes (Lohner L1, alb W4, at least 3 swordfish....Walrus, folder, Sablatnig,etc) Will post pics of these as soon as I figure out how to do it properly.
I have also ordered the HMCS Bluebell from WEM..
I still love armour...the more riveted and agricultural looking the better!! and have many 2 winged seaplanes (Lohner L1, alb W4, at least 3 swordfish....Walrus, folder, Sablatnig,etc) Will post pics of these as soon as I figure out how to do it properly.
I have also ordered the HMCS Bluebell from WEM..
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