HMS Aldenham, Hunt class DE 1/350
England - South East, United Kingdom
Joined: March 01, 2010
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Posted: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 - 08:22 AM UTC
Last weekend's progress.
The three infini 20mm built, awaiting fitting of barrels.
The maindeck railings fitted.
The bridge wing 20mm fitted in place.
and the quarterdeck mount.
Some etched anchor cables sourced, fitted and painted grey.
anchors fitted, and first wash on the cables.
rusty dry brush and wash, all over the fo'c's'le, and the jackstaff in place.
Ensign staff in place.
Just needs pennant numbers and an ensign.
Cheers
Si
#306
Victoria, Australia
Joined: June 27, 2010
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Posted: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 - 12:14 PM UTC
nearing the finish line now and looking mighty fine Si
Stay home and build models!
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#453
Texas, United States
Joined: August 28, 2016
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Posted: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 - 02:04 PM UTC
And a bottle of Champagne for the launch.
Mark
England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Thursday, February 07, 2019 - 05:06 AM UTC
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nearing the finish line now and looking mighty fine Si
Thanks Russ,
After two days in the office, back to working from home today, so I have got the pennant numbers on, with a bit of luck I will find am ensign to fit tomorrow, so commissioning is very close.
Cheers
Si
England - South East, United Kingdom
Joined: March 01, 2010
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Posted: Thursday, February 07, 2019 - 05:08 AM UTC
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And a bottle of Champagne for the launch.
Mark
Thanks Mark,
Ensign should be hoisted tomorrow with a bit of luck.
Cheers
Si
England - South East, United Kingdom
Joined: March 01, 2010
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Posted: Friday, February 08, 2019 - 07:17 AM UTC
Colorado, United States
Joined: June 22, 2018
KitMaker: 275 posts
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Posted: Friday, February 08, 2019 - 07:28 AM UTC
That's as good as they come Simon. Another fantastic build.
#491
Missouri, United States
Joined: April 06, 2016
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Posted: Friday, February 08, 2019 - 08:32 AM UTC
She's gorgeous. What a lovely ship and build!
Currently working on: Multiple Campaigns :P
California, United States
Joined: January 07, 2014
KitMaker: 133 posts
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Posted: Friday, February 08, 2019 - 09:25 AM UTC
Great Job Si! Love the build on this one
On the Bench:
KV-2 1/35 German captured
USS New Orleans 1/700
USS West Virginia 1/700
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#453
Texas, United States
Joined: August 28, 2016
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Posted: Friday, February 08, 2019 - 10:45 AM UTC
Si,
Another job well done.
Mark
TimReynaga
Associate EditorCalifornia, United States
Joined: May 03, 2006
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Posted: Friday, February 08, 2019 - 01:47 PM UTC
Si,
Congrats on another fine commissioning. She's a scrappy looking little DE, and you have done her proud!
Queensland, Australia
Joined: May 20, 2010
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Posted: Friday, February 08, 2019 - 02:55 PM UTC
Another lovely job Si. Well done Mate.....Cheers Mark
If I was your Wife I would Poison your Tea
If I was your Husband, I would drink it.
England - South East, United Kingdom
Joined: March 01, 2010
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Posted: Friday, February 08, 2019 - 08:44 PM UTC
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That's as good as they come Simon. Another fantastic build.
Thanks Chuck,
Glad to have had you along for the ride.
Cheers
Si
England - South East, United Kingdom
Joined: March 01, 2010
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Posted: Friday, February 08, 2019 - 08:45 PM UTC
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She's gorgeous. What a lovely ship and build!
Thanks Rory,
Always liked the hunts, purposeful little ships, nice kit from work from too.
Appreciated your kind comments along the way.
Cheers
Si
England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Friday, February 08, 2019 - 08:48 PM UTC
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Great Job Si! Love the build on this one
Thanks Mike,
Glad you have enjoyed it, it was a nice kit to build, might be a couple more at some time, great choice of colour schemes.
Cheers
Si
England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Friday, February 08, 2019 - 08:49 PM UTC
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Si,
Another job well done.
Mark
Thanks Mark,
been good to have your company along the way.
Cheers
Si
England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Friday, February 08, 2019 - 08:51 PM UTC
Thank you Tim,
Have always liked the fact that the Hunts look like they mean business, nice little kit too.
Good to have your support along the way.
Cheers
Si
England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Friday, February 08, 2019 - 09:02 PM UTC
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Another lovely job Si. Well done Mate.....Cheers Mark
Thanks Mark
Always good to have your support along the way.
Cheers
Si
#306
Victoria, Australia
Joined: June 27, 2010
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Posted: Monday, February 11, 2019 - 09:57 PM UTC
Another finish! Wow!
Definitely worth some
congrats mate.
Stay home and build models!
In 1/72
Gloster Gladiator MkII for the Bi-planes Campaign
In 1/350
Airfix 1:350 Type 45 Destroyer
England - South East, United Kingdom
Joined: March 01, 2010
KitMaker: 7,078 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, February 12, 2019 - 04:23 AM UTC
Thanks Mate,
Much appreciated, a few
were sunk. It is a great little kit, might have to be another one joining the fleet.
Cheers
Si
#345
Niedersachsen, Germany
Joined: August 22, 2011
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Posted: Thursday, February 28, 2019 - 09:17 PM UTC
Si,
once again joining in late...but nevertheless congratulations on your commissioning!!
Another one of your splendid small ships that get so few attention otherwise.
Great job, she looks awesome!!
Cheers,
Jan
England - South East, United Kingdom
Joined: March 01, 2010
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Posted: Friday, March 01, 2019 - 07:16 AM UTC
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Si,
once again joining in late...but nevertheless congratulations on your commissioning!!
Another one of your splendid small ships that get so few attention otherwise.
Great job, she looks awesome!!
Cheers,
Jan
Thanks Jan,
Very kind of you to say so.
Being an ex Merchant Navy Officer, I have a fondness for those vessels that escorted convoys.
I joined my first ship in early 1978, and number of the Masters and Chief Engineers I sailed were cadets / junior officers during WW2, and were always willing to regale us young cadets with tails of those times.
Appreciate you looking in mate.
Cheers
Si
