Very nice progress, mate

Thanks Russ,

Very enjoyable little build!

Si

A bit more progress.

The basic assembly on the after main gun and the secondary guns done.



Lots of little etch parts on the rear of the main gun platforms, it appears that there are ready use ammunition lockers there.



so I left a couple of them open.

The vents sprayed, mist coat of skull white, then Tamiya Camel yellow and matted down.



Main and secondary guns, and there shields sprayed.



Few bits of detail painting to do.

First ventilators added, being British built, I am assuming the interiors are red, also the last bit of wood decking added to the Bridge.



More soon,

Si

Very nice Si!! I am digging the colors on his! Keep the updates coming!!

Si

She is looking great. Definitely liking the different colors. Big change fron the monotonous grey we are all used to. Very enjoyable following along

Dave

Man, those ready use lockers right near the large gun breeches look like an accident waiting to happen! Thanks for posting this build, Si - I've been enjoying it very much.

Todd and Dave,

I enjoy the change of colours too, adds a bit of brightness to the fleet.

Tim,

I am only guessing from what the mouldings look like, the etched parts appear to be locker lids, and mad as it is, what else would be stowed there? anybody got any better ideas.

Si

A bit more progress,

The wheel and the awning frames around the hatches on.



This shows the wheel better, four etched and one plastic part, also all the vents on the main deck.



ladders from the maindeck up to the fo'c's'le in place, along with the section of railing in between them.



the basic assembly of the bridge together, note the navigation lights on the support struts.



And the bridge in place.



more soon

Si.

Si

Very cool. She is coming along splendidly. Dave

Thanks Dave, It is a great "relaxed" build after the full on Duke.

Could do with more kits of the these late 19th century oddities.

Si

Too right, Si! Would be great to see the Royal sovereign class of the 1890's in this scale, not to mention a few other notables.

Meanwhile, your build's looking great! Bring on more please!

Russ

Hi Russ,

Royal Sovereign would be great, or the earlier "Admirals" especially Benbow, I think it was that a single 16" at each end.

some of the cruisers of that period were pretty unusual too.

Si

On with the bridge,

The searchlights and binnacle added to the bridge.



The railings round the bridge fitted, the long piece going all round the forward end was interesting to bend to shape to say the least.



A top pieces were pre painted and fitted to give the effect of a teak top rail.



After deck details fitted.



Shields for the secondary armament casemates in place, made of three parts, they were bent to shape and fitted very well.



and the guns in place,



Si

Constructive criticism: there's a lot of cut-off nubs and molding seams evident, especially on the cowl ventilators, that were not filed or sanded. And some of your applied PE bits are a "bit" crooked. Having built this kit myself, I agree that it is an excellent product - much better than Trumpeter and easier than Dragon, in general. I would rather that Bronco had molded some of the deck structures separately for easier painting, and less masking.

Hi Biggles,

Agree with your points, got a bit carried away with the vents, and didn't notice the nubs until I saw the enlarged pics, The bridge railings were testing my skills to bend, would have preferred that in three pieces.

Thanks for your comments.

Si

Yeah, that bridge railing is a real bee-yotch to make. I had to bend and re-bend that sucker so many times until it fit. I built the same ship in 1/700 (S-Models) and that railing was no easier!

Nice bit of progression Si! Things are falling together now! Keep up the good work!!

Cheers Biggles,

That I think was the third or fourth attempt, and whilst it is not perfect, I can live with it viewed with the MK1 eyeball, also I was getting a bit concerned about the railing breaking. Next time I would cut it into 3 before bending & fitting. We live & learn mate.

Cheers Todd,

She is coming along. Main guns next I thing, then all the clutter below the boats, and the masts.

Si

Here is the S-Model 1/700 Ching Yuen. Half the size and almost as much detail!

An impressive model in styrene, PE, and turned brass. I painted mine in almost pristine colors, but according to histories, by the time of the battle of the Yalu River, most of the Chinese' ships were in poor condition due to neglect (there were Western observers to document the battle)!

Excellent build Biggles, especially considering the scale.

Gave up 1/700th, the eyes are not what they were, very impressive.

Si

Onwards,

Shell handling davits on the main guns.



rigged, courtesy of the kit etch, and details touched in.



and fitted, for'd gun.



And after gun.



A general view of the ship with main armament in place.



The fore and main masts assembled and given a coat of yellow.



A novel approach to the grating for the after compass platform to avoid paint clogging.



Assembled with the struts at right angles it works, the basic assembly in place, along with the ladders from the main deck to the poop.



More soon.

Si

Except for the addition of the wood deck, don't you find this the "perfect" kit? Built OOB, it doesn't need any AM at all! Although I did add some fine chain for the anchor as I felt the PE chain provided was too flat for use in 1/350. I wish Bronco would expand their model ship line with the same quality.

Si,

She is looking great. I like the detail for the main guns.

Dave

Hi Biggles,

Agree totally, and an etched fret that contains what is needed, having also built one of Bronco's modern LCS's same thing applies, in that case no after market needed at all. Very refreshing to be able to buy a ship kit and then not spend twice as much again on add ons.

Thanks Dave,

Am pleased wit the main guns now they are in place.

Si

Nice looking gun Si!! Well done in the detail painting my friend! She's looking really nice!!