1/72 HMS Iron Duke - Type 23 Frigate

[Tworrs]

Looks great sitting in that pool Garry .
Hope that parcel turns up soon

Thanks John
I'm pleased to advise that the errant parcel has actually arrived :smiling:, it only took 5 months from order being placed, and 3 months from posting, I reckon that must be a record of some sort.
It is certainly a record for my patience
Fortunately I ordered these things a long time before I thought I would need them, so I had plenty to get on with, and it stopped me from rushing the build, there you go, a positive outlook.
Now we have a short holiday to keep my other half happy, and then onward and upward.

[Tworrs]

Well after a short holiday I'm back.
To make you all jealous........ having fish and chips at the harbour in Nelson as the sun goes down, with my better half Sharon.



So now a little building progress, I have managed to get the decals on, the cranes made, the RIB's painted and loaded, and a bunch of the small bits fitted.
I'm reasonably happy with the result, still a lot to do however, and plenty of touching up.

[Mini Me]

Lovely shot at sunset and I am drooling for Fish and Chips....haven't had any in ages. Looks like you and the Missus had a great time! Well I guess you have to make up for lost time on the old Duke now Garry.

[boatman]

Lovely shot at sunset and I am drooling for Fish and Chips....haven't had any in ages. Looks like you and the Missus had a great time! Well I guess you have to make up for lost time on the old Duke now Garry.

Ditto Garry to what Rick said exceptin we had F/C this last sat an they were yummy but I/D is comin on great AN LOVE the ships badge on the funnell but as you say still a lot to do on her an considerin you never built a ship like this before its a very well done from me an i have just painted my 40 crew members but got to give them a matt spray an then fit them on tiger then its launch time when warmer wheather an i can get help to get her to the pond an back to your I/D have you finished all your eletricary inside her ? but she is lookin great Garry AN i gather you are goin to fit a lynk chopper on her is that correct ?
chrisb

[Tworrs]

Lovely shot at sunset and I am drooling for Fish and Chips....haven't had any in ages. Looks like you and the Missus had a great time! Well I guess you have to make up for lost time on the old Duke now Garry.

Thanks Rick, It was great weather in Nelson and the fish and chips is something we always get at the same place every time we are there. We caught the last of the good weather fortunately.

Ditto Garry to what Rick said exceptin we had F/C this last sat an they were yummy but I/D is comin on great AN LOVE the ships badge on the funnell but as you say still a lot to do on her an considerin you never built a ship like this before its a very well done from me an i have just painted my 40 crew members but got to give them a matt spray an then fit them on tiger then its launch time when warmer wheather an i can get help to get her to the pond an back to your I/D have you finished all your eletricary inside her ? but she is lookin great Garry AN i gather you are goin to fit a lynk chopper on her is that correct ?
chrisb

Thank you so much Chris, it means a lot coming from you, I still have a long way to go to get to your level mate. I'm dreading the hand rails I have the PE ones and will have to be very careful with them they are so fragile.
The electrics are pretty much done to the stage I had planned, but I may decide to add more in time, I haven't yet decided.
Yes the helo will be a Lynx, which has arrived but not yet started
Your Tiger crew look amazing well done, looking forward to seeing her on the wet stuff.
You are into spring now so your weather should improve, we are into autumn, and it's cold and raining today.
Cest la Vie
Garry

[boatman]

Thanks Rick, It was great weather in Nelson and the fish and chips is something we always get at the same place every time we are there. We caught the last of the good weather fortunately.


Thank you so much Chris, it means a lot coming from you, I still have a long way to go to get to your level mate. I'm dreading the hand rails I have the PE ones and will have to be very careful with them they are so fragile.
The electrics are pretty much done to the stage I had planned, but I may decide to add more in time, I haven't yet decided.
Yes the helo will be a Lynx, which has arrived but not yet started
Your Tiger crew look amazing well done, looking forward to seeing her on the wet stuff.
You are into spring now so your weather should improve, we are into autumn, and it's cold and raining today.
Cest la Vie
Garry

HI Garry thanks for your nice comment regards me now i know that P/E railings are a PITA but if you do like ive done on my tiger an thats when you get round to fittin them P/E railings drill a 1 mm hole just behind the first stanitcion an then every 4 inches or so an fit a 1mm brass or steel rod an glue in place to the stantchion then trim it it off for added strenght an the the whole railings will be a whole lot stronger
atb chrisb

[Tworrs]

HI Garry thanks for your nice comment regards me now i know that P/E railings are a PITA but if you do like ive done on my tiger an thats when you get round to fittin them P/E railings drill a 1 mm hole just behind the first stanitcion an then every 4 inches or so an fit a 1mm brass or steel rod an glue in place to the stantchion then trim it it off for added strenght an the the whole railings will be a whole lot stronger
atb chrisb

Great advice Chris, thanks mate I'll give it a go
Garry

[boatman]

HI Garry well youve been quiet for a while now so what happening on the I/D ?
CHRISB

[Tworrs]

Hi Chris, nothing too exciting, I've just been busy assembling the Lynx.

[boatman]

HI Garry lynx is lookin good nice little chopper that an very good build pity you dint get a merlin but never mind as that is a big flightdeck on the type 23 are you goin to have it on when you sail her or just for show ? as i fit metal pins that fit in to holes in the flight deck to hold the chopper on deck an in place but very nice work
chrisb

[Tworrs]

HI Garry lynx is lookin good nice little chopper that an very good build pity you dint get a merlin but never mind as that is a big flightdeck on the type 23 are you goin to have it on when you sail her or just for show ? as i fit metal pins that fit in to holes in the flight deck to hold the chopper on deck an in place but very nice work
chrisb

I preferred the look of the Lynx, and it matches the 1/32 Lynx that I built las year, which had the Iron Duke name on the nose.
Yes, I am planning on fixing the Lynx to the deck as well, so it will be on show when I sail her.

[Allen Dewire]

Evening Noah Garry,

Sorry I have missed you and have not commented on your build for a while. I always seem to be in the wrong time zone. I have had a good ketchup and am totally amazed at what you've accomplished so far Sir. Most excellent scratch work and painting all around! I love your test ocean in the backyard the most. Float test the boat and when it gets too hot, you can jump in it too, to cool off. I guess your weather is changing into fall now and getting cooler. Heli looks nice and will be a great addition to the deck. Do you have an idea when she will hit the real water for her trials?

Once again, I apologize for my tardiness and will set my clock to your time zone and try to keep up. Hope all is well down under and please keep up the fantastic work Noah Garry!!!

Prost
Allen

[boatman]

AN Exscuse me Garry but what are the hyperdermics needles for in the background ? or has Matron BEEN to visit you lol :rolling: :smiling2::smiling2::smiling2:
chrisb

[Tworrs]

Evening Noah Garry,

Sorry I have missed you and have not commented on your build for a while. I always seem to be in the wrong time zone. I have had a good ketchup and am totally amazed at what you've accomplished so far Sir. Most excellent scratch work and painting all around! I love your test ocean in the backyard the most. Float test the boat and when it gets too hot, you can jump in it too, to cool off. I guess your weather is changing into fall now and getting cooler. Heli looks nice and will be a great addition to the deck. Do you have an idea when she will hit the real water for her trials?

Once again, I apologize for my tardiness and will set my clock to your time zone and try to keep up. Hope all is well down under and please keep up the fantastic work Noah Garry!!!

Prost
Allen

Hi Allen, thanks for your kind comments, Yes, the inflatable pool was actually for cooling off, however it was too good an opportunity to miss, so Iron Duke got tested.
You are right we are now into autumn and running at single digits celsius, so the pool has been drained, the next excursion for ID will be on the pond, which will hopefully be in a month or so.

AN Exscuse me Garry but what are the hyperdermics needles for in the background ? or has Matron BEEN to visit you lol :rolling: :smiling2::smiling2::smiling2:
chrisb

Chris, no not matron lol, just for small measurements. Nothing sinister
They were actually out for me to try and use them for applying small quantities of CA, but the needle tips were too fat, so not a success.

[Airborne01]

Hi Allen, thanks for your kind comments, Yes, the inflatable pool was actually for cooling off, however it was too good an opportunity to miss, so Iron Duke got tested.
You are right we are now into autumn and running at single digits celsius, so the pool has been drained, the next excursion for ID will be on the pond, which will hopefully be in a month or so.

Chris, no not matron lol, just for small measurements. Nothing sinister
They were actually out for me to try and use them for applying small quantities of CA, but the needle tips were too fat, so not a success.

So far (touch wood) never had a problem with the beautifully striking Matron but - accurately applying small amounts of CA is still something of a skill yet to be mastered :disappointed2: (PS I hate PE for most applications - my Marmite substance!)
Steve