Thanks Dave,

I will agree that torpedo crane was a bit of a challenge. It seems to fit ok. still have a few details to add.

To be fair I don't recall yours looked anything but great from your build.

Cheers Mate.

Si

Good progress here Si,

That torpedo crane looks great!

Thanks Russ,

Appreciate your kind comment, the torpedo crane was "Fun" but it is equipment like this that really benefits from the etch.

Cheers

Si

Neat work on a small space !
These Infini sets looking pretty good.

Hi Bernd,

Thanks for looking in. The Infini set is very comprehensive, and so far is working well with Tamiya's excellent engineering.

Cheers

Si

Ahoy Simon

This build is just getting better & better.

Cheers


Sean

Hi Si,

very nice and tidy etch work, looks great!!

Cheers,
Jan

Thanks Sean,

Glad you are enjoying the progress, it isn't going to be fast, lots of lovely etch, and turned brass to go.

Cheers

Si

Thanks Jan,

Have to say this infini etch is really good, well placed fold lines and it fits, it is very enjoyable to use.

Could very well end up with a flotilla of Japanese destroyers.

Cheers

Si

A small amount of progress today.

The after torpedo crane completed.



Detail work going on the bridge roof.



The etched louvres on the fore funnel.



And the funnel cap finished.



More soon.

Cheers

Si

Looking good with the brass going on Si

Si,

Everything is looking great. Looking forward to seeing her with some color.

Dave

Thanks Russ,

There is a quite a lot for such a small ship.

Cheers

Si

Thanks Dave,

Bit of a wait for that, the funnel casing section has quite a lot to go on it.

Will post Sunday's update shortly.

Cheers

Si

Small update from Sunday.

The fore funnel completed. Five sections of ladder, that is fun.



And fixed to the engine casing.





forward boiler room vent with its etch fitted.



Everything test fitted.



Cheers

Si

Si,

Your PE work looks great. I remember those ladder sections, they are a lot of fun, especially the ones for the rear funnel.

Dave

Thanks Dave,

The ladder sections are fun, could have done with being a bit straighter, but should look ok under a coat of paint.

Thanks for the heads up on the after funnel.

Cheers
Mate.

Si

Hi Si!

Once finished with your Bismarck, all your other projects are again picking up speed - - very nice work, the PE set seems really nice.
Great progress!!

Cheers,
Jan

Thanks Jan,

The infini set is very good indeed, lots of etch, and a nice little bag of turned brass.

Nice to get this sort of upgrade for smaller ships.

Cheers

Si

Today's progress.

The light AA platform, and after funnel under way.



The underside details on the gun platform.



Test fitted.



With the completed funnel.



With all the ammo boxes fitted.



The forward stowage, with the etched detail fitted.



The forward torpedo cranes next, then some paint on the superstructure units.

Cheers

Si

Looking good Si!

It looks like you'll soon be commissioning Benson and Danton too!

It'll be strange to see you with just one build in the dock yard! Hopefully something will pop up to fill the empty slipways soon

Thanks Russ,

Already got it in hand.

Might be another pre dread to take up the Slip occupied by Danton.

Not sure what will fill Benson's slip, maybe an RN destroyer, or maybe an oddity, still thinking on that.

Cheers

Si

Si,

She is coming along nicely. Cant wait to see some color on the old girl. Have to admit that I am as interested in what you select to fill your slips as Russell is, you always bring great things to observe.

Dave

Thanks Dave,

Not long now before the paint comes out, just the two forward torpedo cranes, then I will hit the two superstructure units before starting on the small stuff.

Cheers

Si

Once again, this seems to be a pretty nice set of PE, and fine work on your side, Si!

Cheers,
Jan