Ok so this is a two parter;

1) Does any one know of a source of 1/350 British armoured twin power operated 20mm Oerlikon, I've spoken to WEM and all they have are the (there own admission) old dated white metal items which they don't sell separately.

2) Looking for any pictures and/or drawings of HMS Howe (KGV class) when in service with the BPF in 1945, I have the 'Shipcraft' and the Tarrant books but Howe seems to be camera shy. I know the directors are the Mk.V and the range finder was 22ft but I need the layout of her light AA out fit.

Any help appreciated.

Luciano,

I can't help for part two, but did you check Todd's build log of the HMS Roberts (in General Ship Modeling)? - He's come up with the best solution for the twin 20 mm Oerlikon I've seen!! Not absolutely sure if it is exactly the type you are looking for but I think it should, or at least should be close enough.

Cheers,
Jan

Thanks Jan, I hadn't seen that. I can use the WEM white metal one and detail them with a AM 20mm set. The issue I have is the ship I'm doing I'm converting from an old fit OOB into a late fit and the box does not have these weapons. HMS Abdiel 1942 into HMS Ariadne 1944 (Leyte Gulf)

Hi Luciano,

The only drawing I have come across of Howe at that time, and it is just a side elevation is in Raven & Roberts "British Battleships of World War 2"

Si