H.M.S Warspite.

[wonwinglo]

Can anyone tell me anything about H.M.S Warspite ? the reason that I ask is because a member of my family served on her and I am considering making a model of this warship.

Anything would be of interest and in particular any pictures or drawings from which I could base my model.

Thank you in advance.

[Guest]

If you are thinking about building a model of HMS Warspite then the best thing you can do is get hold of the book Anatomy of the Ship. this is an excelent reference guide. There are also lots of other books both in and out of print which covers the subject

George

[wonwinglo]

Thanks for the info George,I will get hold of a copy of that book and study it.

[Guest]

Hi,

A set of Norman A Ough plans for the Warspite at 1/192 scale were available from David MacGregor Plans, 12 Upper Oldfield Park, Bath, BA2 3JZ. However, Mr Macgregor died last year but I think his family have carried on selling the range. If you can get or see a copy of the latest Marine Modelling, they may be advertising in there. Sorry, I don't receive that publication but maybe George can help.

There is also the following model hull available from Fleetscale :

H.M.S. Warspite 1/128th Queen Elizabeth Class WW2 Hull + Drawing L 60" W 10" £117.50 .

Try the following link and click on products to take you to the page

http://www.fleetscale.co.uk/system/index.html

Good luck

Chris

[wonwinglo]

Thank you kindly Chris,I will check out that link.

[Guest]

Barry,

Reference the drawings Chris mentioned I have a set of them here by Norman A Ough. They are looking for a good home. I will be at Ellesmere Port on the Sunday if you can make it and I can bring them with me.

George

[Guest]

Thanks for that George.

Can you confirm that MacGregor's are still advertising in MM, or do you not get that mag either.

Chris

[Guest]

Mc Gregor Drawings

Chris,

There is no advert in the current MM but that does not mean a thing as companies do not advertise every issue. I have a feeling that Dave Sambrooke does them now.

George :velho:

[Guest]

Thanks George

Have you got Dave Sambrook's web address?

You could send it by private email if you wish.

Chris

[wonwinglo]

Thank you George,I would be pleased to buy them from you and pay you any postal costs etc to get them to me,I have never built a warship before but this subject is special to me and will get built.

Thankyou,Barry.

[Guest]

HMS Warspite Drawings

Barry,

Can you be at Ellesmere Port on Sunday and I will bring the drawings down with me! Save on postage when I am comming down anyway :music_too

[Guest]

H.M.S Warspite

Assuming you are referring to the Queen Elizabeth Class Battleship, there is a wealth of knowledge available about H.M.S Warspite, both on the internet and in printed form. Try searching for 'Warspite' on google, but one link is:

http://www.battleships-cruisers.co.uk/warspite.htm

One of the best books available on H.M.S Warspite is 'The Battleship Warpsite', by Ross Watton, which includes a fold out scale plan of the ship. This available from www.navybooks.com.

There are also a numner of semi-kits available for H.M.S Warspite, from fleetscale, metcalf mouldings, etc.

Hope this helps.

MITS

[wonwinglo]

Thanks Noobie,that is the one,I am still keen to build a model of this warship with my family connections.

Obviously a wealth of material out there for building purposes.

[Guest]

Barry, The warspite drawing is still looking for a good home. If interested contact me on gpeat@globalnet.co.uk

[Guest]

HMS Warspite

Barry,

I will be comming down to Warwick for the model boat show in November. I will bring the drawings down with me.

I will be on the SWA stand, models on display HMS St Brides Bay. HMS Gray Goose and 1/72 Puffer Anzac,

See you there

:hoover: