Restoring a Tribal Class Destroyer to her former glory

[Guest]

Hello to all, I'm new here and have to say straightaway that this is and amazing site! I actually have a model of HMS Sikh (Tribal Class Destroyer L82/F82/G82) which was built by one of her crew. It was given to my father when he was a boy and he has now passed it on to me. It is over a meter long and entirely hand built, but in desperate need of restoration. I've built quite a few models including ships, but I think I could use any advice on offer seeing as she is over 50 years old.

Thanks for everything!

Simon

[yak face]

hi simon welcome to the site, there are plenty of excellent ship modellers here, who will be only too happy to help and advise im sure. cheers tony

[Guest]

welcome to the forum simon

[Guest]

Hi and welcome Simon.

Joolz

[Guest]

Thanks for the warm welcomes guys, will try and post some of my attempts at modeling. No where near as much experience as you guys, and I have to say some stunning models and dioramas!

I have a bit of a problem in that the hull of the boat is not entirely smooth. Are there any techniques or specific products i should use?

[Guest]

I've got the Model Maker plans for HMS Cossack at 38" OAL if there is any info i can get off them that would be of any use to you.

[Guest]

Oh that would be most helpful Kiwi! Would you mind awfully taking some pictures of the plans for the superstructure?

Thanks very much!

S