I was about to arc up and type that you did a crap job of painting the details on the boats, then you put the wooden bits on and I sorta calmed down a bit..

Hi Warren,

I was teasing a bit when I posted that pic, but it is a before & after, get the deckhouse colour on, go over the line, just in case the deck isn't quite perfect, slap the deck on, all good.

I am quite pleased about the left over torpedoes from the Indy worked as well.

But please feel free to be as constructive as you like with the constructive criticism mate.

Si

Looking good Si

Thanks Russ,

Hope to get Sunday's update posted a bit later, that may give you an idea as why I am thinking I still have a lot to do.

Cheers

Si

Nice detailing Si! You're getting there!! Will keep an eye open for that next update!

Thanks Todd,

Just going to have some grub then I will update.

Cheers.

Si

Here we go,

doesn't show up too well, but all 14 sections of torpedo net shelf on.



The four steam pinnaces fitted in place.



This is going to be the time consuming bit, the gun port hatches. the four aftermost on.



each one has two falls attached for opening / closing. The first one done.

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More soon.

Cheers

Si

Small progress today,

The twelve midships gunport hatches have two portholes in them, I have drilled them out, and the will be filled with Krystal Klear.



All the gunport hatched in place.

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Didn't fancy tacling the lifts for the hatches today, so started on the pulling boats, one of the two large cutters with the etched thwarts, they are a very good fit.



More soon,

Si

WOW Si, this ones really coming alive quickly now!! Wee boat is looking sweet!!

Thanks Todd,

Still needs it's oars and it's rudder, will also have to find some spare chocks for the smaller boat that sits on top of it.

Cheers.

Si

A bit more progress on the boats,

All eight pulling boats have had their etched thwarts fitted.



The first of the large cutters fitted out with oars, rudder and chocks for the Jolly boat that sits on tops of it, the jolly boats have also had oars and a rudder fitted.



More soon,

Cheers.

Si

Nice!! Great seeing the boats getting placed!! That light is getting brighter now!!

Thanks Todd.

Three more sets of boats like that to go on.

Somehow missed the middle photo, of the two boats fitted above ready to go on.



Cheers.

Si

good to see you motoring along on the ships boats, Si.

Cheers Russ,

They are coming on, two down six to go, not as many as on the King, but quite a few for such a small ship.

Si.

Quick update,

Remaining six pulling boats fitted out with oars and rudders.



All the boats finally in place.



Moe soon.

Si

Si,

She is coming along splendidly. Nice work on the lifeboats and bringing them to life.

While I am not one for early century warships she is beautiful to look at. Great work bringing her to life.

Dave

Even better!! Boats look great with the oars installed!! Gotta love the overview shot too!! Amazing work Si!

Simon,
Looking great and excellent work on the boats! Despite the number, I have always wondered if ships truly had enough boats to take all the crew off in the event of a sinking.


cheers

Michael

Thanks Dave,

I will convert you yet, the pre dreads are such idiosyncratic ships.

Thanks Todd,

On a ship of that size where half the length of the ship is all boats, the efforts has to be put in.

Thanks Michael,

Being a lifeboat is a secondary role for a warship's boats, primarily they were work boats, most would require cranes or derricks to launch, which is not efficient in a sinking ship. Until the innovation of carley floats and other liferafts, there was not enough rescue equipment for the entire crew.

Thank for the comments and support.

Cheers.

Si

I count 12 boats, Si.

That's only 1 less than the KGV!

You're definitely a lot quicker than me!

Hi Russ,

Felt like a lot more when I was building the Duke, but then there was quite a lot less to these than the big motor boats with all those etched cabins.

Good luck with the KGV's boats mate.

Cheers.

Si

Great progress, since my last visit. Your Borodino comes really along. The screws are a major improvement over the plastic ones
and the boat details are really amazing, well done so far

Especially the contrast between the light colored deck and the black superstructure makes this one looking really unique, guess the real thing was a stunning sight with the black smoking funnels steaming throught the sea.

This one will look great on this fine display stand

Si,

somehow I missed the latest updates on your great projects - fantastic work here, the way you are detailing the small boats is absolutely splendid
An great progress overall to the Borodino, for sure!!

Cheers

Jan

Thanks Bernd,

The scheme is striking, I was tempted to waterline her, but the hull shape is so interesting.

Thanks Jan,

I do like to add some detail to the boats, it does help to lift the inished model.

Cheers.

Si